Whats Up Calgary
In this four day course, kids and teens will develop leadership skills that can prepare them for opportunities at school and in the community. They will learn: how they can make a difference to the environment gain self-esteem and confidence develop meaningful relationships Prerequisite: None Please bring: Completed forms/waivers, weather appropriate clothing, water bottle, healthy snack and lunch Forms/waivers: Program Participant Information Form
Time
3:00 PM
Wednesday • 6 hours
Venue
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Friday, October 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Through a variety of instructor-led activities, your preschooler will connect with nature leading to a lifelong love of the outdoors. Activities will be both indoors and outdoors and consist of: preparing kids for school nature hikes to explore the Bird Sanctuary collecting natural materials to build art projects circle time that includes nature education Prerequisite: Must meet the class age requirement prior to the first class date. Preschoolers are required to be toilet trained. Please bring: A healthy, nut-free snack and drink, weather-appropriate and play clothes, running shoes (no Cro...
Venue: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn the four components of water rescue, which are judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will be introduced to lifesaving skills such as: tows and carries various defense and release methods for rescues of conscious and unconscious victims stroke efficiency and endurance being certified in CPR-C and AED Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years old Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Friday, March 20, 2026 • 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Through classroom learning and practical experience with other participants, you will learn the skills necessary to become a certified aquatic fitness instructor. Full attendance is required and a practical exam must be passed for certification. Topics covered include: principles of exercising in water effects of exercising in water on body movement safety in water teaching and leadership skills Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise Please bring: Swimsuit, towel, pen, notebook, water bottle, snacks and lunch/dinner Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Become a certified lifeguard through in-pool and classroom learning. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will: expand on the skills and judgement learned in Bronze Cross practice lifesaving techniques take part in rescue training Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and current Intermediate First Aid certifications Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
You will learn lifesaving techniques that will allow you to teach Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. You will: learn lifesaving techniques including First Aid and CPR be introduced to leadership and teaching skills take part in practical training Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher (candidates must present this award on the first day of the course). Apprenticeship: In course. This course requires 100% attendance and participation to complete. Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Learn advanced lifesaving skills that will prepare you for lifeguarding. Bronze Cross is needed for all advanced training programs, including National Lifeguard and Instructor certifications. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will focus on learning: safe supervision techniques for aquatic facilities strengthening and expanding current lifesaving skills teamwork and communication for preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion Award and a current Alberta workplace approved Intermediate First Aid Certific...
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM
You will learn lifesaving techniques that will allow you to teach Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. You will: learn lifesaving techniques including First Aid and CPR be introduced to leadership and teaching skills take part in practical training Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher (candidates must present this award on the first day of the course). Apprenticeship: In course. This course requires 100% attendance and participation to complete. Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Through classroom learning and practical experience with other participants, you will learn the skills necessary to become a certified aquatic fitness instructor. Full attendance is required and a practical exam must be passed for certification. Topics covered include: principles of exercising in water effects of exercising in water on body movement safety in water teaching and leadership skills Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise Please bring: Swimsuit, towel, pen, notebook, water bottle, snacks and lunch/dinner Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre