Leadership Programs

Leadership programs are offered for participants looking to learn new skills, or enhance their technique.

HIGH FIVE® – Principles of Healthy Child Development HIGH FIVE® – PHCD is a required certification for parttime employment with the Town of Essex – Community Services. Designed for people who interact with children on all levels. Learn the five principles of healthy child development, and how to create environments and relationships that support the positive nature of a child.

HIGH FIVE® - Principles of Healthy Child Development 1:20 1 Class $100.00 Spring - Essex Community Centre Day Time Dates Code Sun 9:30am-5:30pm Jun 7 12262 Summer - Essex Community Centre Thu 9:30am-5:30pm Aug 6 12263

HIGH FIVE® – Principles of Healthy Aging This program provides insights into the unique needs of older adults when participating in recreation or leisure activities in municipal centers or retirement communities. It provides evidence-based approaches to improve the experience of participants by implementing the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Aging.

HIGH FIVE® - Principles of Healthy Aging 1:20 1 Class Free Spring – Essex Community Centre Day Time Dates Code Sat 9:00am-5:00pm Jun 13 12265

HIGH FIVE® - Strengthening Children’s Mental Health This one-day in-person training will help anyone running children’s programs be more informed and prepared to support their staff in promoting positive mental health in children. Participants will learn key concepts and factors that affect children’s mental health including the impact of stress and environment on a child’s ability to cope. This training will provide tools and suggested activities to use with staff to help improve their understanding and interactions with children who face challenges in their programs.

HIGH FIVE® - Strengthening Children’s Mental Health 1:20 1 Class $100.00 Spring - Essex Community Centre Day Time Dates Code Sat 9:00am-4:00pm May 30 12264

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid and CPR Includes CPR-C and AED certifications. Standard First aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies.

LSS Standard First Aid and CPR C 1:12 2 Classes $110.00 Spring -Essex Community Centre Day Time Dates Code Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm May 2- May 3 12266

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid and CPR Recertification Recertification of Standard First Aid for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid. Course includes CPR, AED training. Option to register for CPR/AED only if needed.

LSS SFA/CPR Recertification CPR Recertification Cost = $75.00 Cost = $23.00 Spring - Essex Recreation Complex Day Time Dates Code Sat SFA/CPR: 8am–4pm

May 23 11843 CPR only: 8am-12pm 11844