Rescue - Become a Lifeguard
These various training courses will enable you to become a lifeguard and be considered, in Quebec, as an assistant lifeguard from the age of 15 and as a lifeguard from the age of 17.
Rescue Camp - Summer
This camp allows anyone with a passion for swimming and lifesaving to train intensively. Description, cost and details-
Summer lifeguard camp
This rescue camp offers the opportunity to earn medals and bronze crosses.
Schedule:
Date: July 7 to 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration via Booking Course code: AQU2526011302QZ
For more information: 418-844-5000 Option 8 Extension 666 8080
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Registration
If you already have a Bookking account with the recreation department:
If you do not have an account
You would like to become a member of the Sports and Recreation Plan:
For a training course that is not on the schedule
To be contacted FOR THE LIFE GUARD COURSE:
- Please send an email to the following address:
- aquatiquevalcartier@sbmfc.com
- with the name of the person to register, their level and your contact details
For any additional information, you can reach us at:
- 418-844-5000 #8080
- aquatiquevalcartier@sbmfc.com
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Courses, dates and rates
Trainings
PREREQUISITES
Code
DATES
Rates
Bronze Medallion
- Must be 13+ at time of exam*.
- Junior 10 or equivalent
*12 years old if Bronze Star passed
AQU2526011302QH Saturday, November 8 & 15, 2025 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.**The training exam is scheduled for
Saturday, November 15, between 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Attendance is mandatory. **
Free
Bronze Cross
- Must be aged 13 and over at the time of the exam
- Have passed bronze medal
AQU2526011302QI
Monday, November 24 and December 1, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 29 and December 6, 2025
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
**The training exam is scheduled for
Saturday, December 13, between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Attendance is mandatory.**
Free
National Lifeguard pool - Group 1
- Must be at least 15 years old at the time of the exam
- Have Bronze Cross and General First Aid certification
AQU2526011302QO
Will be offered in January 2026
Schedule available soonFree
National Lifeguard, pool - Group 2
- Be 15 years old at the time of the exam
- Bronze Cross and General First Aid
- First Aid certificate
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National, Lifeguard, Waterfront
On Demand
Offered during summer only
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REQUALIFICATION Lifeguard
National lifeguard certification, pool
AQU2526011302QU
Friday Nov. 21 5:30pm to 9:30pm
$129
First Aid General
AQU2526011302QL
On-line course starting November 10, 2025
In-person
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
125$
or FREE**
(see details)** First general training free of charge if you have your medal or bronze cross certificate
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Free Programs
The free programs are made possible by financial assistance from the Quebec government. This assistance began in 2022 and is renewed again this year in 2024. This assistance enables us to cover the costs of courses and training manuals. Depending on the course, other fees may be required if they are not included in the financial assistance conditions.
For more information, visit the Lifesaving Society website HERE.
These various training courses will enable you to become a lifeguard and be considered, in Quebec, as an assistant lifeguard from the age of 15 and as a lifeguard from the age of 17.
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Trainings Descriptions
For a description of the training courses, consult the Lifesaving Society website according to the appropriate tab:
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First Aid Training
For information on general first aid training, full details can be found in the "First Aid" section
