Bronze Star & Junior Lifeguard Academy at The McDonald Family Y Pool

    Bronze Star & Junior Lifeguard Academy | #138171
    4 hours
    10 yrs - 14 yrs

    as at 27 Jul 2026

    27 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

    Mo, Tu, We, Th

    2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Mo, Tu, We, Th

    The McDonald Family Y

    Pool

    Family Membership Fee: $199

    Non-Member: $240

    Description

    The Bronze Star Junior Lifeguard Academy combines lifesaving certification with swimming skill development, fitness training, and leadership activities. Participants improve swimming proficiency, refine stroke mechanics, build endurance, and develop self-rescue and lifesaving skills through in-water and dryland training.
    The program introduces basic first aid, teamwork, and personal fitness while encouraging confidence, responsibility, and personal-best achievement. It is an excellent preparation for Bronze Medallion and a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
    Minimum swimming requirement: Swim 400 metres using a mix of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke.
    Supervision: Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 16 years.

    Location

    The McDonald Family YMCA Centre of Community is a dynamic community hub in the heart of downtown Toronto. We offer programs for adults, teens, children and families of all ages and abilities including fitness, aquatics, camping, youth leadership, recreational sports, children's programs, and more.

    More Information
    • Registration starts for Non-residents2026/04/20 09:00
    • Registration starts for Members2026/04/20 09:00
    • Registration ends2026/07/22 23:58
    Notes
    Minimum swimming requirement: Swim 400 metres using a mix of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke.
    CANCELLATION POLICY:To withdraw a participant from a program, you can do so by accessing the participant’s Registration History via your MY Y Account through MyY.YMCAGTA.ORG or by submitting your request to withdraw by email to memberservices@YMCAGTA.ORG
    Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.
    CHANGE TO MEMBERSHIP:
    If you cancel your paid monthly or yearly membership, your program registration fee may be subject to adjustment based on the rates applicable to your new membership status.
    PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS:
    At the YMCA, we are committed to providing a consistent and high-quality experience for all participants. However, there may be occasions where programs need to be cancelled.
    If a program is cancelled due to reasons within the YMCA’s control—such as facility maintenance, staff availability, or scheduling conflicts—a credit will be automatically applied to your account for future use.
    Please note that no credits or refunds will be issued for program cancellations resulting from events outside of the YMCA’s control. These include, but are not limited to, severe weather, power outages, or other unforeseen emergencies that impact program delivery.
    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all members and participants.

    * Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.

    ** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.

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