Active Living and Wellness

First Aid

New Blended Online and in-Class Programs 

These Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses are offered as a blended course. Theory learning components are completed through the online portal with skill development and theory application completed in-class. Access to the online portal is made available 7 days prior and must be completed prior to the in-class session. Ages 16+. Ensure you are on a wait list if the course is full at the time you are registering.

Blended Standard First Aid with CPR 
Comprehensive 16 hour course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at work or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/ territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $130
Banff Access Program Tier2: $97.50
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $65

AC-FI-ST-11 – Sunday, November 22 (registration deadline, November 12)
AC-FI-ST-12 – Sunday, December 13(registration deadline, December 8)
AC-FI-ST-02 – Tuesday, February 23 (registration deadline, February 15)

Blended Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED 
Basic course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75.00
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50

AC-FI-EM-11 – Sunday, November 22 (registration deadline, November 12)
AC-FI-EM-12 – Sunday, December 13 (registration deadline, December 8)
AC-FI-EM-02 – Tuesday, February 23 (registration deadline, February 15)

Blended Re-certification Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED 
Eight-hour re-certification of current Standard First Aid CPR C /AED for those whose certification is due to expire. This course must be taken prior to certification expiry date, otherwise you will be required to take the full program again. This is mandated by the Canadian Red Cross. 

9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50

AC-FI-RE-11 – Sunday, November 22 (registration deadline, November 12)
AC-FI-RE-12 – Sunday, December 13 (registration deadline, December 6)
AC-FI-RE-02 – Tuesday, February 23 (registration deadline, February 15)

In-Class First Aid 

Participants must complete all in class session hours to obtain the certification. Ages 16+. Ensure you are on a wait list if the course is full at the time you are registering.

Standard First Aid with CPR C / AED 
Comprehensive two day in-class course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at work or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/ territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $130
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $97.50
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $65

AC-FI-ST-01 – Saturday, January 16 & Sunday, January 17 (registration deadline, January 11)
AC-FI-ST-03 – Saturday, March 13 & Sunday, March 14 (registration deadline, March 8)  

Emergency First Aid 
Basic one day in-class course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75
Banff Access Program Tier 1 : $50

AC-FI-EM-01 – Saturday, January 16 (registration deadline, January 11)
AC-FI-EM-03 – Saturday, March 13 (registration deadline, March 8)

Re-certification – Standard First Aid with CPR C / AED 
In-class re-certification of current Standard First Aid CPR C /AED for those whose certification is due to expire. This course must be taken prior to certification expiry date, otherwise you will be required to take the full program again. This is mandated by the Canadian Red Cross.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $100
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $75.00
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $50

AC-FI-RE-01 – Saturday, January 16 (registration deadline, January 11)
AC-FI-RE-03 – Saturday, March 13 (registration deadline, March 8)

Fitness

Zumba
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
 All genders. Ages 16+.

Tuesdays
12:05 – 12:55 p.m.

AC-FI-ZU-11 – November 3 – December 8
$36

Healing Yoga 
Have the feeling of the never-ending week or wish to have some “me” time before the weekend? Healing Yoga will guide you through gentle movements to support the joints, mindful breath awareness, deep relaxation and bring you to a place where you are encouraged to build resilience. Ages 16+

Thursdays
6:15 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $68
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $51
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $34

AC-YO-HE-11 November 5 – December 10 (registration deadline November 2)
AC-YO-HE-01 January 7 – January 28 (registration deadline January 4)
AC-YO-HE-02 February 11 – March 11 (registration deadline February 8)

Core Restore Yoga
This course will introduce exercises from the Tensegrity Back Repair Series, a gentle practice that focuses on "biotensegrity" movement to strengthen the core, re-hydrate fascia and balance the myofascial system. It helps to develop a greater ease of movement, reduces pain and calms the nervous system. Classes will include long held restorative postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation to stretch and soothe the mind-body. Ages 16+.

Fridays
7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Cost: $39
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $29.25
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $19.50

AC-YO-CO-11 November 20 – December 11 (registration deadline November 15)
AC-YO-CO-01     January 8 – January 29 (registration deadline January 5)
AC-YO-CO-02     February 12 – March 12 (registration deadline February 9) (No class on February 19)

Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Enter the weekend with ease. Introducing a slower pace class that helps to strengthen and create more flexibility for your body and mind. This is ideal for anyone wanting to release tension throughout the body and practice the art of relaxation through a guided lying down meditation. 

Ages 16+.
Fridays
1 – 2 p.m.
Cost: $26
Banff Access Program Tier 2: $19.50
Banff Access Program Tier 1: $13
AC-YO-GE-11     November 6 – 27 (registration deadline November 5)