Aquatic Centre Updates:

Upcoming Out of School Public Swims

The Mayer Aquatic Centre is excited to offer additional public swim hours for the following days: 

  • March 27 - 30 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • April 7 from 1:00pm - 6:00pm
  • April 10 - 11 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lifesaving Society Provincial Swim Meet Facility Closure

The Mayer Aquatic Centre has been selected for the honour of hosting the Lifesaving Society Provincial Swim Meet the weekend of March 31 - April 2. Over the course of the 3-day meet we look to host over 300 swimmers. Due to the large volume of swimmers and spectators, the pool and fitness centre will be closed to the public starting at 1:00pm on Friday, March 31 until 6:00pm on Sunday, April 2.

Come and cheer on our local lifesaving team the Camrose Tsunami, at no charge!

We will re-open to the public at 6:00am on Monday, April 3 for regular programming.

Aquatic Centre Schedule
Register for Swimming Lessons
Register for a Leadership Course
Adult Lifeguard & Swim Instructor School
Now Hiring

Admission Prices

(includes access to the Aquatic Centre, Walking Track, and Fitness Centre)

Day Pass
  • Adult (age 18 - 64) - $9.00
  • Youth (age 8 - 17) - $6.50
  • Child (age 3 - 7) - $4.50
  • Infant (age 0 - 2) - Free
  • Senior (age 65+) - $7.75
  • Adult Student (with Student ID) - $7.75
  • Family (up to 2 adults and their under 18 year old children) - $24.00
10X Ticket
  • Adult (age 18 - 64) - $75.00
  • Youth (age 8 - 17) - $51.75
  • Child (age 3 - 7) - $37.50
  • Infant (age 0 - 2) - Free
  • Senior (age 65+) - $63.50
  • Adult Student (with Student ID) - $63.50
  • Family (up to 2 adults and their under 18 year old children) - $201.50
1 Month Pass
  • Adult (age 18 - 64) - $79.50
  • Youth (age 8 - 17) - $54.75
  • Child (age 3 - 7) - $39.75
  • Infant (age 0 - 2) - Free
  • Senior (age 65+) - $67.00
  • Adult Student (with Student ID) - $67.00
  • Family (up to 2 adults and their under 18 year old children) - $189.00
3 Month Pass
  • Adult (age 18 - 64) - $178.75
  • Youth (age 8 - 17) - $123.00
  • Child (age 3 - 7) - $89.50
  • Infant (age 0 - 2) - Free
  • Senior (age 65+) - $150.75
  • Adult Student (with Student ID) - $150.75
  • Family (up to 2 adults and their under 18 year old children) - $426.75
1 Year Pass
  • Adult (age 18 - 64) - $635.25
  • Youth (age 8 - 17) - $436.75
  • Child (age 3 - 7) - $317.75
  • Infant (age 0 - 2) - Free
  • Senior (age 65+) - $536.00
  • Adult Student (with Student ID) - $536.00
  • Family (up to 2 adults and their under 18 year old children) - $1,517.25

Fitness Centre

Fitness Centre

We have opened a Fitness Centre in the Mayer Aquatic Centre!

This facility is designed to be an addition to your workout in the pool. Fees are included when you purchase any type of admission to the Aquatic Centre. It is equipped with light weights and cardio machines and has some floor space for stretching.

View the Fitness Centre Hours here.

Change rooms and showers will be available – please remember to bring your own lock for the lockers.

Facility Features

  • An eight lane 25m training / fitness pool with a depth of 1.2m at the shallow end and 3m at the deep end. This includes competitive diving blocks with sliding rails, a recreational diving board, integrated steps for easy access, and anchors for basketball hoops. This pool is kept slightly cooler, at around 28 degrees Celsius.
  • A shallow pool at approximately 1m deep that will be kept around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius and with easy access entry for water therapy and education.
  • A lazy river also kept at approximately 31 to 32 degrees Celsius.
  • A tots shallow play area with play and splash features that also kept at 31 to 32 degrees Celsius.
  • A water slide that exits into a trough for fun and safe use.
  • An accessible in ground hot tub.
  • A steam room.
  • Change room facilities, including a Universal Change Room, equipped with lockers, (please bring your own lock). 
  • Front counter service from the time the facility opens until the time the facility closes.  
  • A splash park on the South side of the new addition.

Become a Lifeguard or Instructor

Become a Lifeguard

Please see our Careers page for any open positions and see our Programs and Courses page to find out about upcoming courses.

Lifesaving Society Certifications

1. Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C (SFA)

Prerequisite: None

Description: First aid is a valuable life skill that saves lives by providing people with the skills and judgement to respond to a variety of first aid emergencies. Certification current for 3 years.
2. Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion

Prerequisite: 13 years old or Bronze Star certification

Description: The LSS’s Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Please note, there is a timed swim to be completed. Certification current for 2 years.
3. Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion certification & SFA

Description: The LSS’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Please note, there is a timed swim to be completed. Certification current for 2 years.
4. Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (NL)

Prerequisite: 16 years old, Bronze Cross certification & SFA

Description: The LSS’s National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge, fitness, judgment and values taught in the prerequisite Lifesaving Society lifesaving certifications. Please note, there is a timed swim to be completed. Certification current for 2 years.

100% attendance and participation of all Lifesaving Society courses is required.

Contact us at aquatic@camrose.ca for more information on becoming a lifeguard!
Become a Swim Instructor

Please see our Careers page for any open positions.

Swim Instructor Certifications

1. Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion certification & SFA

Description: The LSS’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Please note, there is a timed swim to be completed. Certification current for 2 years.
2. Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor

Prerequisite: 16 years old, Bronze Cross certification

Description: Swim for Life® is a comprehensive swim instruction program that focuses on the acquisition and development of fundamental swim strokes and skills for learners of all ages and abilities. Swim for Life® is accessible, flexible, success-oriented and fun. The Society provides instructors with a variety of tools to make this drowning and injury prevention education last a lifetime. Certification current for 2 years.

100% attendance & participation of all LSI course components is required. 

Contact us at aquatic@camrose.ca for more information on becoming an instructor!

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Contact Us

Marcia Peek
Manager of Aquatics
Aquatic Centre
5600 - 44 Avenue
Camrose, AB T4V 5K5
P. 780.672.9909
F. 780.672.4915
Email Marcia Peek
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