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Aquatics Programs & Courses In North Bay

Aqua Fitness

(2 Sessions)

0930-1030hrs or 1030-1130hrs, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Looking for a fun way to exercise longer without putting strain on your body? Try our water Aquafit class where our water-resistant activities help develop your cardio and muscular endurance while burning off those unwanted calories. Members can choose to participate in the shallow or deep end!


Cost: Military/veterans: $100.00 | DND/Members: $125.00 | Associate: $150.00

Bronze Star


They will learn CPR and develop lifesaving skills.

Time: 1845-1945 Mondays, from April 10 - May 29
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $70.00 | DND/Members: $80.00 | Associate: $95.00

Bronze Medallion


Participants can develop an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the 4 components of water-rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400 metre timed swim. 

Ages: 13+ 
Time: Mondays 1630- 1930 hrs, April 7 - June 16
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $90.00 | DND/Members: $120.00 | Associate: $150.00 | Manual: $55.00

Bronze Cross

*Must have bronze medallion

For lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 400 metre swim. 

Ages: 13+ with Bronze Medallion
Time: Mondays 1630- 1930 hrs, April 7 - June 16
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $100.00 | DND/Members: $130.00 | Associate: $160.00 | Use Manual from Bronze Medalion: $55.00

Swim Instructors

Participants will acquire proven teaching methods, evaluating skills and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. 

Ages: 15+ with Bronze Cross
Time: Mondays 1600- 2030 hrs, April 7 - June 9
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $150.00 | DND/Members: $170.00 | Associate: $195.00 | Use Manual from Bronze Medalion: $70.00

National Lifeguard - Pool

National Lifeguard is designed to develop an understanding of Lifeguard principles and skills, good judgement and a responsible attitude toward the role of Lifeguard. All participants are asked to bring a pen/pencil, paper, Alert manual, bathing suit and a towel.

Ages: 15+ with Bronze Cross & Standard First aid with CPR-C
Time: Mondays 1600- 2030 hrs, April 7 - May 16
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $150.00 | DND/Members: $170.00 | Associate: $195.00 | Use Manual from Bronze Medallion: $55.00

National lifeguard Pool - Re-certification

For Situational Evaluations Core Skills will be evaluated separately at an agreed upon time, prior to the re-cert date.

Ages: 15+ with NLS Pool
Time: Tuesday June 17, 1630- 1930 hrs
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $85.00 | DND/Members: $85.00 | Associate: $85.00 

National lifeguard - Waterfront

Course is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by waterfront lifeguards. The National Lifeguard Waterfront course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in waterfront environments. All participants are asked to bring a pen/pencil, paper, Alert manual, bathing suit and a towel.

Ages: 15+ with NLS Pool
Time: 1100-1600 hrs, June 14 and 15 2025.
Location: Birchaven Beach, North Bay

Cost: Military/veterans: $150.00 | DND/Members: $170.00 | Associate: $195.00