YMCA Aquatic Enrichment Programs 

Open the door to employment and volunteer possibilities 

Certification as a lifeguard or swimming instructor can lead to employment opportunities at the YMCA and elsewhere. You will also develop leadership skills that can have a profound impact on your future success.

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Aquatic Enrichment Programming 

BranchCourseDayDatesTimeFees (HST extra)
Niagara CentreBronze MedallionThursdaysMarch 28 - May 164:00pm - 8:00pm$185 + HST
Bronze StarMondaysApril 8 - June 176:00pm - 7:00pm$130 + HST
National LifeguardThursdaysApril 11 - June 134:30pm - 8:30pmFREE
National Lifeguard RecertificationThursdayJune 135:00pm - 9:00pm$95 + HST
Port ColborneBronze StarFridaysApril 5 - June 147:00pm - 7:45pm$130 + HST
Bronze MedallionWednesdaysApril 3 - May 84:00pm - 7:00pm$185 + HST
Standard First Aid with CPR-CSaturday & SundayMay 11 & 1210:00am - 7:30pm$120 + HST
Bronze CrossWednesdaysMay 15 - June 124:00pm - 6:30pm$155 + HST
National Lifeguard RecertificationSaturdayMay 259:00am - 1:00pm$95 + HST
Niagara WestBronze CrossMondaysMarch 25 - May 64:00pm - 7:00pm$155 + HST
National LifeguardTuesdaysApril 9 - June 114:00pm - 8:00pmFREE

Refunds and Cancellation 

  • Refunds minus a $20 administrative fee will be issued for cancellations requested prior to 48 hours of the program start date/time. All refund requests must be in writing (e-mail us)
  • Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours of the program start date. We cannot issue refunds or credits for participant absences, illness, or missed programs
  • Full refunds will be issued if programs are not able to operate as a result of Government or Public Health directives