Part 1: Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities, Grade 10 Open (PAQ2O1)
Registration Date: August 4, 2025
Includes the Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Certifications, and Standard First-Aid with CPR-C, embedded in the Ontario Curriculum.
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: Monday, September 17, 2025
End Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex - 1400 Wellington Street East, Aurora, ON 905-726-4770
Cost: $225 (Covers Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees; all types of payment accepted by Town of Aurora)
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the Town of Aurora 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
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex - Monday and Wednesday Classes.
September 17, 2025 to January 14, 2026
- September 17, 22, 24, 29
- October 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22
- November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
- December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15
- January 7, 12
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
- October 1, 27, 29
- December 17
- January 5, 14
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 with YRDSB Aquatic Leadership Program (Aurora)
Step 2. Register with the Town of Aurora.