*This program is not running this semester. Information about the 2024-2025 school year will be available in the fall.
Part 1: Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities, Grade 10 Open (PAQ2O1)
Includes The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C Certifications
Ministry of Education - Ontario Secondary School Credit and Lifesaving Society Certifications:
1 Secondary School Credit – Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities (PAQ2O)
Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion
Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross
Lifesaving Society's Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Prerequisites
Students must:
be 13 years of age or older
currently attend a Secondary School
be able to swim 400 metres
Location and Times
Start Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Dufferin Clark Community Centre, 1441 Clark Ave. W, Thornhill ON, L4J 7R4 905-832-8554
Cost: $200.00 (Covers Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees; all types of payment accepted by City of Vaughan)
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the City of Vaughan recommend 100% attendance. Late admission cannot be granted. For this reason, cancellation requests must be submitted a minimum of five business days prior to the start of the first class in order to receive a refund. No refund will be granted for late requests.
Pool and Classroom Instruction
Dufferin Clark Community Centre - Tuesday and Thursday Classes.
February 20, 2024 - June 4, 2024
February 20, 22, 27, and 29
March 7, 19, and 26
April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 30
May 2, 7, 14, 21, 23, 28, and 30
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
March 5, 21 and 28
April 6 and 25
May 9 and 16
June 4
The decision to run classes is based on student enrollment and teacher availability. Students must attend all classes. Assessments and Evaluations will occur throughout the program.
Course Expectations will be assessed and evaluated using Standard Lifesaving Society evaluation criteria and the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Expectations.
“An examiner and Instructor Trainer from the Lifesaving Society will evaluate the aquatic skills required for National Lifeguard and Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certifications.”
Contact Information
aquaticleadership@yrdsb.ca or (905) 884-3434 or 1-877-280-8180
How to Register
Registration involves two steps:
Step 1. Register at Aquatic Leadership Program (Vaughan) - Registration webpage.
Step 2. Register with the City of Vaughan.