2022 Fall & 2023 Winter Recreation Program Guide

General Recreation Information

Recreation Customer Service

You can connect with us in person, online, by phone or email.

In Person – Drop in to see us at the Simcoe Recreation Centre located at 182 South Drive, Simcoe, Ontario

Online – Visit our Recreation Home Page or Login to your ENCORE account for all your program registration, drop in programs or facility booking needs

Contact Us by Phone during our business hours listed below –519-426-8866 ext. 2233

Connect with Us by Email – recreation@norfolkcounty.ca for all general inquiries or facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca for all facility booking related inquiries

Hours of Operation (Subject to Change)

Please Note the Recreation Customer Service area is Closed on all Statutory Holidays:

Current Schedule *subject to change

Summer Schedule - Beginning July 4th

• Mondays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesdays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesdays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Thursdays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Fridays – 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Saturdays – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Sundays – CLOSED

Fall schedule - Beginning September 6

• Mondays – 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Tuesdays – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Wednesdays – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Thursdays – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Fridays – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Saturdays – 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Sundays – 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Programs & Swim Lesson Registration Information

Online registration for recreation programs and swim lessons will open at 12:00pm on August 16, 2022. Program information is now viewable on ENCORE.

The deadline to register is one week prior to the start date and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment of cancelled courses and programs due to low registration. All registrations require pre-payment.

An active client account is required to register online. You can create an account or register by going to norfolkcounty.perfectmind. com. ENCORE is best supported by using the web browser GOOGLE Chrome.

If you run into difficulty or require a staff assisted registration, we are here to help. Contact the Recreation Customer Service team by calling 519-426-8866 ext. 2233 during our hours of operation.

Waitlists and Reserved Spots

You always have the option of being placed on a waitlist for any full program. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified by email. The spot will be reserved for you, and you will be required to complete the registration and payment within two business days After that time, the spot will be reserved for the next person on the waitlist.

Drop-In Programs

Pre-registration is recommended for all drop-in programs. All drop-in programs are available for registration 1 week before the date of the program. In Person registration is not guaranteed but may be accepted if space is still available.

Waitlists for

Drop-Ins – you always have the option to put yourself on a waitlist if a drop-in program is already at capacity. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified by email. The spot will be reserved for you, and you will be required to complete the registration and payment within 4-6 hours. After that time, the spot will be reserved for the next person on the waitlist.

General Recreation Information

Photography Policy

Patrons wishing to use video cameras or other photographic devices, including camera phones, in any registered or supervised program must receive permission from staff before filming. The use of cell phones, or any other devices designed to take photographs, is prohibited in all change room and washroom areas in the recreation facilities in Norfolk County.

Program Changes and Cancellations

Norfolk County may cancel or combine programs at any time prior to the start date of the program. The County reserves the right to change the program time, location or fee if required. If this happens a registered participant will receive a full refund or account credit.

During periods of inclement weather, Norfolk County makes every effort to keep our facilities open during our regular business hours. When a decision to close facilities is made staff will make every effort to notify our registered participants. The main message at 519-426-8866 ext. 2233 will also be updated with a recorded closure message. Cancellations may be announced on myFM 98.9, on Facebook @NorfolkRecreation and Twitter @Norfolkrec and online at https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/service-disruptions/inclement-weatherand-norfolk-county-facilities/. Program credits will automatically be applied. Refunds will be issued by request only.

Cancellations due unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, insufficient registrations, staffing levels, equipment failure, emergencies, pool fouling, may occur from time to time. We do our best to minimize these cancellations and we will try to notify participants with as much notice as possible. If this occurs a credit will be automatically applied to your account. There will be no refunds.

Missed Classes, Withdrawals, Transfers and Refunds/ Credits

Missed Days/Classes – Absences from program days/classes due to illness, vacation, or for any other reason will not be eligible for credit or refund and make-up classes will not be available. Account credits may be given for extended absences due to injury or other extenuating circumstances.

Withdrawals for Rec Programs/Swim Lessons will be permitted up to 7 days before the start of the program or session. A full program credit or refund is available with no administrative fee.

Withdrawals requested less than 7 days before the start of the program will receive a refund or program credit, less a $15 administration fee. Withdrawals requested after the start of the program will only be considered for extended absences due to injury or other extenuating circumstances. If approved, a pro-rated credit less a $15 administration fee will be applied to the account. There will be no refunds.

To withdraw from any Rec Program or Swim Lesson and request a refund/credit, simply contact our Recreation Customer Service.

All program credits on account must be used within 2 years of its applied date.

Withdrawals from pre-registered Drop-In Programs can be completed at any time before the start of the program through our NEW Online Self-Withdrawal for Drop-in Programs option. Credits will be applied directly to your account.

Transfers and Late Program Entry are subject to availability and any difference in fees must be paid at the time of transfer. Some single day programs, workshops or programs with progressive learning or evaluation may not allow late entry.

OOPS!

We didn’t know you wanted it! Our Recreation Team makes decisions if programs will be offered 1-2 weeks in advance of start dates, based on registration. Please register early!

Program Participants Requiring Accommodation

Please contact Customer Service staff to connect with a member of our Recreation Team. Program Ready and Splashabilty forms are important to set our participants up for success and accommodate your needs.

Recreation Programs/Swim Lesson Evaluations

PASS

10 ticket Swim Pass: Child/Senior (65+) $22.50

10 ticket Swim Pass: Adult $38.00

3 month unlimited: Child/Senior (65+) $77.00

3 month unlimited: Adult $140.00

RENTAL FEES – Pools +HST

1-30 people/hr $106.00 31-75 people/hr $141.00 76-135 people/hr $175.00

RENTAL

Prime rate/hr $190.00

Morning Non-Prime/hr $80.00 Non-Prime/hr $135.00 Summer Ice/hr $190.00

RENTAL

Rentals

Simcoe Recreation Centre Room Rentals

The hall is available for rentals as one large space for recreation programs, seminars, and formal functions.

The Norfolk Room and Dogwood Room can also be divided. Rooms available from 6:30am-11:30pm on weekends and after 4:30pm on weekdays. Hourly and full day rates available.

Norfolk Room

Adjacent to kitchen, pull down screen, podium, projector, sound system, bar, fully accessible.

Dogwood Room

Pull down screen, projector, podium, sound system, bar, fully accessible.

Note: This facility is not available for Buck & Does or weddings. Capacity numbers vary based on set up.

Ice Pads and Multi-Purpose Rooms are available for rent at many local Arenas:

Beat the heat! Did you know that Waterford Tricenturena Arena is open year round?

Arenas open September 6th *Langton opens October 1 Delhi, Waterford, Langton Arena, Talbot Gardens (Simcoe), Port Dover These facilities are ideal for meetings, birthday parties, family gatherings, receptions. Amenities vary.

Online bookings are now available!

norfolkcounty.ca/living/parks-and-recreation/arenas/

Multi-Purpose Floor:

Looking for a large indoor venue to host an event or for your activity? The multi-purpose floor (arena floor) at the Simcoe Recreation Centre is available year round for onetime or repeat bookings. Please connect with Recreation Customer Service staff for availability.

If you are looking for a space to offer programs or your next special event, contact:

Recreation Customer Service (519) 426-8866 ext. 2233 recreation@norfolkcounty.ca

Community Halls

Owned and operated by Norfolk County.

Hall

Courtland Lions Community Centre

Kitchen, bar, stage, podium, sound system, fully accessible

Delhi Friendship Centre

Kitchen, multi-purpose areas

Community Halls

Langton Community Centre

Kitchen, bar, stage, podium, sound system, fully accessible

Port Dover Lions Community Centre

Kitchen, bar, stage, podium, sound system, fully accessible

Port Rowan Community Centre

Kitchen, bar, stage, podium, sound system, fully accessible

Simcoe Recreation Centre

Norfolk and Dogwood rooms

South Walsingham Women's Institute Hall

St. Williams Community Centre

Kitchen, bar, stage, podium, fully accessible

Vittoria & District Community Centre

Kitchen, bar, stage, podium, sound system, fully accessible

Waterford & District Lions Community Centre

Kitchen, bar

Address Booking Number

272 Main Street, Courtland

418 Queen Street, Delhi

28 Albert Street, Langton

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

801 St. George Street, Port Dover

14 College Avenue, Port Rowan

182 South Drive, Simcoe

2070 Main Street, Walsingham

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

Recreation Customer Service (519) 426-8866 x 2233 recreation@norfolkcounty.ca

Diane: 519-586-7775 or Sandy: 519-582-9137

80 Queen Street, St. Williams

17 Oakes Boulevard, Vittoria

53 West Church Street Waterford

Log into your ENCORE account to view availablilty at norfolkcounty.perfectmind.com

View the complete list of community halls on the Facility Booking tab at norfolkcounty.perfectmind.com.

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

Lisa Columbus, Facility Booking Clerk x 8134 facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca

Financial Assistance for Sports, Art and Dance

Participating in sport is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Having fun through recreation can help kids make new friends, develop leadership skills, deal with stress, increase their physical activity levels and improve their overall health. When families face financial difficulties, registration fees are often the first to be cut from their budgets.

Norfolk County Sport Hall of Recognition

SPORTS HALL OF RECOGNITION

The goal of the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition is to recognize and honour the individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to Norfolk County’s sports history.

The deadline for nominations is December annually.

Visit www.norfolksports.ca for nomination forms and criteria.

Contact Susie Wray, Supervisor Community Programs for more information at susie.wray@norfolkcounty.ca or (519) 426-8866 ext 2213.

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

October 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Simcoe Recreation Centre

Each year Norfolk County produces some exceptional athletes and teams. Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition, partner to recognize champions who have medaled at the Provincial, National and International level of sporting competition.

If you are a champion at this level or know a Norfolk local who is, please contact Lisa Girard ext. 2227 or lisa.girard@norfolkcounty.ca to be included in our next Parade of Champions.

Arenas and Skating

Register online using the ENCORE registration portal, call 519-426-8866 ext. 2233 or email recreation@norfolkcounty.ca.

Preregistration is required. Registrations will not be taken at the arena. All participants must be registered to participate, including support/caregivers if on the ice. Cancellations are accepted in advance of registered skate times which would result in a credit on account, NO Refunds.

Parent & Tot Skate ($2.00 per person)

The Parent & Tot program is designed for the parent and pre-school child to skate together. No individual adult or child will be permitted. Children must wear a helmet with a face mask and adults must also wear a helmet. Aggressive play, power shooting, power skating, etc. is not permitted.

Youth Shinny ($5.00 per person)

An informal “drop-in” pick-up game of hockey for high school aged participants (13 to 18 years of age). Participants are to plan and organize game play themselves. Body contact is not permitted. Full hockey equipment, CSA approved hockey helmets, and full cage/shield are strongly recommended for all participants. All participants must be registered to participate, including support/caregivers.

Figure Skating Shinny ($5.00 per person - $3.00 for those 65+)

An informal “drop-in” time for figure skaters to come and practice their skills individually. All participants must be registered to participate, including support/caregivers.

Adult Shinny ($5.00 per person - $3.00 for those 65+)

An informal “drop-in” pick-up game of hockey for adults and seniors. Participants are to plan and organize game play themselves. Body contact is not permitted. Full hockey equipment, CSA approved hockey helmets, and full cage/shield are strongly recommended for all participants. All participants must be registered to participate, including support/caregivers.

Public Skate ($2.00 per person)

Children under the age of 12 must come with a parent or guardian 18 years or older. CSA-approved hockey helmet is strongly recommended. Food & beverages are not permitted. Only approved skate aids and ice skates are permitted on the ice. Skate in approved direction only and do not carry children. All participants must be in control at all times.

Adult Skate ($2.00 per person)

Adult Skates are an awesome way to get some exercise and meet new people! Must be 18 years or older. Program is unsupervised. It is recommended that CSA-approved hockey helmets be worn. Only approved skating aids are permitted on the ice. Skate in the approved direction only. Figure skating is not permitted.

Adult Sticks & Pucks ($2.00 per person)

For adults interested in practicing their stick and puck handling skills. Must be 18 years or older. Skates and CSA-approved helmets (cage or visor is highly recommended) are mandatory equipment for all program participants. Hockey players wishing to wear their full hockey equipment are welcome. There is NO scrimmage, shinny play or goalies in nets.

Family Sticks & Pucks

**NEW** For parents and children interested in practicing their stick and puck handling skills. Parents are encouraged to bring out their children and work on skill development together. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Skates and CSA-approved helmets (cage or visor is highly recommended) are mandatory equipment for all program participants. Hockey players wishing to wear their full hockey equipment are welcome. There is NO scrimmage, shinny play or goalies in nets.

For schedules and registration visit: norfolkcounty.ca/living/parks-and-recreation/

Discover Norfolk Walking Group

Walking is a way to reduce stress, enhance mood, meet new people, and enjoy the landscapes in our very own backyard. Every Thursday from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. we will discover a new area of Norfolk County. Pre-registration is required. **Walking locations will be emailed to those registered** 14+

Location: Various Norfolk County Locations

Thursdays September 8–October 27 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. FREE

Exclusion dates: October 6

Gear Shop

Recreation Gear Shop

Fitness and recreation equipment is available to borrow. All you need is an ENCORE account and valid credit card to reserve equipment online.

We have nordic poles, hand weights and more! Check online for new inventory. Pick up and drop off at the Simcoe Recreation Centre.

Equipment Available:

Hand Weights: Adding hand weights to your exercise routine is good for building strength, increasing endurance and building muscle mass.

Pilates Weighted Exercise Balls: This exercise ball will help you achieve muscle and tension release for all parts of the body. The benefits of the exercise balls will also increase your flexibility, strength, and balance.

A rental fee of $5.00 plus HST for the rental period is required. The renter must have a valid credit card saved to their ENCORE account to borrow. A replacement fee of $20 for fitness items and $100 for sports equipment will be charged to the renter’s credit card if the equipment is returned damaged or not returned at all as per the Terms and Conditions of Rental. A late fee of $1.00 per day the item is not returned will be charged to the renter’s credit card.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Times

Equipment must be picked up and dropped off at the Simcoe Recreation Centre Customer Service Desk.

Pick-up Time – Thursdays, between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Drop-Off Time – Tuesdays, between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Nordic Poles: Try new, unique equipment and enjoy the outdoors! Nordic poles help you burn stress and calories at the same time. Using poles while walking helps improve cardiovascular fitness, improve strength and posture and promote a full-body workout.

Snowshoes: Along with improving your cardiovascular fitness, snowshoeing provides health benefits for your muscles, especially your lower body.

How to Borrow: To borrow equipment, residents must have an ENCORE account. Equipment can be reserved online by visiting the “facility booking” section. For assistance, please call Customer Service at 519-426-8866 x 2233

All equipment is borrowed for a period of 5 days; Thursday to Tuesday (alternate arrangements may be made by contacting the Recreation Customer Service Team).

Pickleball

Pickleball is played on a badminton court with a net similar to tennis using a paddle and whiffle ball. This game is fun for all. Participants are asked to bring their own paddles and balls (limited equipment is available for use). Dress comfortably, including appropriate, non-slip footwear. Pre-registration is required. 14+.

Court rentals; Staffed/Drop-In, Tweens, Adaptive Programs and Workshops are available throughout the County. See you on the court!

Pickleball Court Rentals - September 12 to end of March

Pickleball court rentals are available throughout Norfolk County. Book a court and enjoy 2 hours of play!

Port Dover Community Centre Tuesdays

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. $25.00 per court

Exclusion dates: October 11

Simcoe Recreation Centre Saturdays & Sundays

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $25.00 per court Exclusion dates: October 1,2,8,9, November 5, December 24, 25, 31 & January 1

Pickleball Programs (staffed) - Starting September 13 to end of March Staff will facilitate equitable play. Wear comfortable non-slip running shoes. Pre-registration is required. 14+

Port Dover Community Centre Tuesdays

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $5.00

Exclusion dates: October 11, December 13, 20, 27 & January 3

Simcoe Recreation Centre Mondays & Wednesdays

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. $5.00

Exclusion dates: October 3, 5, 10, 12, December 26 & January 2

Delhi - Delhi District Secondary School Thursdays

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. $5.00

Exclusion dates: December 22, 29, January 5 & Mar 16

Port Rowan Community Centre Mondays

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. $5.00

Tweens Pickleball

Staff will facilitate equitable play. Wear comfortable non-slip running shoes. Pre-registration is required. 10-13 yrs

Simcoe Recreation Centre Tuesdays (until December 13)

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. $5.00

Exclusion dates: October 4 & October 11

Pickleball

Adaptive Pickleball

Adaptive Pickleball is an international sport that was designed for people with physical impairments. The game uses equipment and modified rules, including a double bounce, making this sport accessible and fun for all! Participants are welcome to bring their own assistive devices or support person at no additional charge. 18+

Location: Simcoe Recreation Centre

Tuesdays

October 18–February 28

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $5.00

Exclusion dates: December 20 & 27

Pickleball Workshops

Learn to play this popular sport while enjoying the benefits of social and physical well- being! This workshop will teach you the basics and the rules of pickleball to help you build a solid understanding of this exciting game! Please wear comfortable non-slip running shoes. 18+

Simcoe Recreation Centre Saturday, November 5

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Pickleball Tournaments

Norfolk County Recreation will be hosting Fall and Winter Pickleball Tournaments at the Simcoe Recreation Centre

Saturday, November 12

Saturday, January 14

10:00–Noon

Stay tuned to www.norfolkcounty.ca/parks-and-recreation for more information and to register your team

Outdoor Multi-Use Courts

VITTORIA

• Thompson Memorial Park, 17 Oakes Boulevard

• 1 court: Pickleball & Tennis lines, lit

WATERFORD

• 32 Church Street

• 2 courts: Pickleball & Tennis Lines, lit

SIMCOE

• Westwood Acres Park, 20 Virginia Avenue

• 1 court: Pickleball & Tennis lines

• Percy Carter Park, 255 Talbot Street North

• 1 court: Pickleball & Tennis lines, lit

• Pinegrove, 15 Lyndhurst Ave

• 1 court: Pickleball & Tennis lines

LANGTON

• Langton Athletic Park, 30 Albert Street

• 2 courts: Pickleball & Tennis Lines, lit

COURTLAND

• Lions Community Park, 329 Main Street

• 1 court: Pickleball & Tennis lines, lit

PORT DOVER

• Port Dover Sports Complex, 809 St. George Street

• 4 tennis courts lined, lit

PORT ROWAN

• 8 College Avenue Port Rowan

• 2 courts: Pickleball & Tennis Lines

Active Adults & Fitness

Delhi Fitness

Join this energizing class! This combination class includes cardio and strength training. Please bring your own exercise mat and hand weights. All fitness levels are welcomed. 14+. Pre-registration is required

Location: Delhi Friendship Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays (starting September 6)

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $10.00; $8.50 seniors

Exclusion dates: October 4,13, December 20, 22 & 29

TRX Fitness Class

TRX is a form of suspension training using body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. It requires the use of the suspension trainer, a performance training tool that leverages gravity and uses body weight to complete the exercises. All levels of fitness are welcomed. Please bring your own exercise mat and your own water bottle. 14+

Location: Simcoe Recreation Centre Arena Floor

Mondays September 12–March 27 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $10.00; $8.50 seniors

Exclusion dates: October 3,10, December 26, January 2 & February 20

Line Dancing

Line dancing is a great way to have fun on the dance floor! You don’t need to have a partner, and you get to meet friends and be part of a group! All skill levels accepted. 18+ Pre-registration is required.

Location: Delhi Friendship Centre Mondays

October 4-December 12

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. $10.00; $8.50 seniors

Instructor: Lena Kovacs

Gentle Fitness

This class is designed to improve cardiovascular flow, range of motion, and strength to allow participants to complete daily movements with confidence. The class will provide participants with a variety of exercises that can be performed while seated in a chair. 14+. Pre–registration is required

Location: Delhi Friendship Centre

Wednesdays (starting September 7)

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $10.00; $8.50 seniors

Exclusion dates: December 28

Adult Hockey League

The Norfolk County Recreation Department is now offering a fun daytime hockey league. All players will register individually and be placed on a team. Please contact the recreation team if you have a team in place. There will be a maximum of 4 teams with 10 skaters and a goalie. There will be 17 weeks of play and jerseys are included in the registration fee. All games are Thursday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. at the Delhi Arena. The schedule is subject to change. 18 yrs+

Location: Delhi Arena Ice Pad

Thursdays

October 20–Mar 09

12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.–2:20 p.m. $160.00

Exclusion dates: December 15, 22, 29 & January 05

Leadership Programming

Leaders in Training

The Norfolk County Leaders in Training (LIT) program offers the opportunity for participants to obtain experience, training and skills volunteering in our programs. It is designed to prepare young people to take on leadership roles, focus on cooperative learning, and develop coaching and instruction skills. LIT’s will have the opportunity to shadow a mentor instructor during existing Norfolk County recreation programs, as well as events such as Panorama, New Years Eve and Family Day, Holiday Camp and March Break Camp. Participants will receive the HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (course date is February 25th) Certificate and First Aid/CPR. Volunteering at Norfolk County recreation programs qualifies for volunteer hours for High School Diploma. 14–16 yrs.

Simcoe Recreation Centre Dogwood Meeting Room

Every other Wednesday October 26–March 1 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $349.00

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Aging (PHA)

For the first time in Canadian history, people over the age of 65 outnumber those under the age of 15. This one-day training 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. 14+

Talbot Gardens Arena Multi-Purpose Room, Simcoe Friday, November 4 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. $72.00

Duke of Edinburgh Award: Adventurous Journey

Norfolk County is recognized as a Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader and has organized a virtual Adventurous Journey, which is one of the requirements for the Bronze Level. Participants will learn more about the environment, develop leadership, team skills, and decision-making while undertaking a self-sufficient journey. 14-24 yrs

There is an additional registration fee of $120, paid directly to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program. For more information please contact Jayne at jayne.aldridge@norfolkcounty.ca and visit dukeofed.org

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD)

The Principles of Healthy Child Development is a four-hour training that equips frontline leaders, or anyone interested in working with children ages 4–12, with the tools to enhance the quality of recreation programs. Frontline leaders will learn how to create a child-centered program ensuring each child’s social, emotional and cognitive needs are met. Perfect for camp counsellors, after school staff, swim instructors, and coaches. 14+

Simcoe Recreation Centre: Norfolk Dogwood Room

Saturday, February 25

9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $72.00

Leadership Programming

Norfolk County Youth Action Committee

Norfolk County Youth Action Committee is for students ages 13–19 looking to get involved in their community. The program is committed to giving youth a collective voice to positively enhance the lives and recreational opportunities for all youth and residents of Norfolk County

What We Do

• Attend regular meetings

• Discuss ways to engage with other youth

• Strengthen the bond between youth and the community

• Plan special events

Goals

• To provide youth with leadership opportunities that will encourage personal growth.

• To facilitate and forge strong connections between youth in the community and Norfolk County.

• To positively enhance the profile of youth in our county.

How to Join

• You can pick up an application from your high school’s student services department, the Simcoe Recreation Centre, or by contacting Jayne Aldridge Recreation Coordinator of Child, Youth & Special Events at jayne.aldridge@norfolkcounty.ca

• All new members are required to complete a Youth Council Application, the Norfolk County Volunteer Package including WHMIS, AODA, and a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

Safety for Independent Living Program – Virtual Program

(Microsoft Teams)

Safety for Independent Living was designed in collaboration with Community Living Ontario and Central West Specialized Developmental Services to meet the needs of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. It is a comprehensive safety program that covers People Safety, Online Safety, Road Safety, Fire Safety, Injury Prevention and Basic First Aid. The program provides a variety of visual, tactile and kinesthetic resources to help meet the learning needs of this community.

Ages 14+

Thursdays

November 3-December 15

5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. $72.00

Child & Youth Programming

Playnasium

Join us for an open gym opportunity for toddler and pre-school aged children. Little ones will be active to music using a variety of gross motor equipment while developing fundamental movement skills. This is a parented program and children are to be under the supervision of their accompanying caregiver (max 1/child) at all times. All those in attendance are asked to wear supportive, indoor and non-slip running shoes and dress comfortably. 18 mos–4 yrs

Simcoe Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Fridays

September 13–February 28

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. $4.00

Exclusion dates: Sep 27, 30; Fair and Holiday Closures apply

Grandma’s Kitchen

This intergenerational program will pair older adults with children to learn the kitchen skills and favourite recipes from your grandparents and great-grandparents’ kitchens. Participants will learn pickling techniques, methods of food preservation, how to cook from scratch and more! 9–12 yrs

Saturdays

Delhi Friendship Centre: October 1, December 3 & February 4

October 1st will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Simcoe Recreation Centre, Norfolk Room: November 5, January 7 & Mar 4

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $25.50 per session

Take a Break for Youth

Drop in, socialize and join the fun with your friends. Court sports; board games; trivia; art expression; Nintendo Switch and movement & mindful exercise. A different activity is planned each week. 13–19 yrs

Location: Simcoe Recreation Centre Arena Multi-Purpose Floor

Thursdays

October 20–December 15 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

$4.00

Chess Workshops

Chess is like a model of life. Learn how to use tactic and strategy principles in addition to the basic principles and ideas in chess. All skills are welcome. Participants are welcome to bring their own chess boards. This one-hour workshop from 6:30–7:30 p.m. is facilitated by Kyrylo Demchenko a Candidate Master in chess, Chess Coach, Blogger and Distributer of chess books and magazines. Participants are encouraged to stay and play from 7:30–8:30 p.m. Ages 7–14 years.

Delhi Friendship Centre Monday, October 24 Monday, February 6

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

$25.50

Run & Splash Fundamentals Program

Join us for a fun parented program where children get the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of physical literacy on ground and in water. This six–week program will focus

on the mastery of these fundamental skills to encourage staying active for life. Three weeks will be spent on the SRC Multi-Purpose Floor and three in the ACAC Pool (alternating weeks). Children are to be under the direct supervision of their accompanying caregiver at all times. All those in attendance are asked to dress accordingly to program (proper swimwear, indoor and non-slip running shoes, comfortable clothing). 30 months-4 yrs

Fridays

Simcoe Recreation Centre Multipurpose Floor

October 21, November 4 & 25

Swim: October 28, November 18, December 2 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

$25.00

Exclusion dates: November 11

Mini Sports & More: Ages 4–6

This instructor led program will introduce kindergarteners to many different sports. They will begin to learn to throw, catch, kick, shoot, pass and hit a ball, working towards the mastery of each one. Each week we will focus on a different skill/sport. All those in attendance are asked to wear supportive, indoor and non-slip running shoes and dress comfortably. 4–6 yrs

Simcoe Recreation Centre Arena MultiPurpose Floor

Saturdays

January 21–March 4

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

$24.00

Exclusion dates: February 25

Child & Youth Programming

Junior Sports & More: Ages 7–8

This is a supervised program for participants to come out and play a variety of pick up sports and games including kinball, pickleball and dodgeball. Advanced registration is required and participants must be signed in and out by an adult. Norfolk County Code of Conduct and safety protocols apply. 7–8 yrs

Port Rowan Community Centre

Thursdays

January 12–February 16

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

$24.00

Youth Sports & More: Ages 9–12

This is a supervised program for participants to come out and play a variety of pick up sports and games including kinball, pickleball and dodgeball. Advanced registration is required and participants must be signed in and out by an adult. Norfolk County Code of Conduct and safety protocols apply. 9–12 yrs

Port Rowan Community Centre

Thursdays

January 12–February 16

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

$24.00

Sports & More: Ages 7–12

This is a supervised program for participants to come out and play a variety of pick up sports and games including kinball, pickleball and dodgeball. Pre-registration is required and participants must be signed in and out by an adult. Norfolk County Code of Conduct and safety protocols apply. Ages 7-12

Waterford Public School

Thursdays; November 3-December 8

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

$24.00

Princess Makeover

Treat your favourite princess to a fun filled afternoon of pampering. They will get their nails painted, hair styled and face painted. A $10 donation to the Cosmetology Program is appreciated. 4–13 yrs

Location: Delhi District Secondary School Saturday, December 3

Sessions:

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

FREE

Hey Homeschoolers!

Are you interested in playing sports & getting active?

Would you like to learn how to stay home alone and be safe?

Norfolk County Recreation is interested to hear from you and work together to offer programs that are geared specifically to the home school community. Contact us at x2222

FUNdamentals Program

This inclusive 12 week program in partnership with Special Olympics is designed for children between 7-12, who may require accommodation in school or programs. The program aims to improve basic motor and sport skills and facilitate the growth in young athletes confidence and ability to socialize in group settings.

Simcoe Recreation Centre Saturdays February 4-May 6

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. $48.25

Exclusion date: February 25, March 18

Child & Youth Programming

Junior Pick-Up Outdoor Ball

Hockey: Ages 4-8

Bring your road hockey stick and play a pickup game of ball hockey with your friends. Previous hockey experience isn’t required.

Facilitator will start with a few warm-up drills. Participants are required to bring their own equipment; hockey sticks and running shoes a requirement, all additional equipment/gear recommended. Balls/nets will be provided.

4-8 yrs

Port Dover Ball Hockey Court

Saturdays

September 10–October 8

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

$4.00

Youth Pick-Up Outdoor Ball

Hockey: Ages 9-12

Bring your road hockey stick and play a pickup game of ball hockey with your friends. Previous hockey experience isn’t required. Facilitator will start with a few warm-up drills. Participants are required to bring their own equipment; hockey sticks and running shoes a requirement, all additional equipment/gear recommended. Balls/nets will be provided.

9-12 yrs

Port Dover Ball Hockey Court

Saturdays

September 10–October 8

3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.

$4.00

Youth Indoor Pick-Up Ball Hockey

8-12 yrs

Bring your road hockey stick and play a pickup game of ball hockey with your friends. Previous hockey experience not required. Facilitator will start with a few warm-up drills. Participants are required to bring their own equipment; a hockey stick and running shoes are a requirement, all additional equipment/ gear recommended. Balls/nets will be provided. Pre-registration is required. 8–12 yrs

Simcoe Recreation Centre

Saturdays (6 sessions)

January 21–March 4 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

$24.00

The First Shift

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift is a program designed to ease kids and their families into the sport of hockey in a fun and friendly environment. We begin with a Welcome Event offering information and activities to help build kids’ confidence to make them and their parents more comfortable in the hockey environment. There are 6 sessions – one per week on the same day, at the same time to make it convenient for parents to schedule. The focus of the on ice sessions is fun, teaching kids basic skating and fundamental hockey skills through play.

Visit: https://www.firstshift.ca/locations to register for locations near you. Norfolk County program location, dates and times to be announced

The Second Shift

This fun 6-week program for children 6–10 years old, is a follow up program to the First Shift. This program is available for children who have already participated in the First Shift and are looking to continue to enjoy an accessible, affordable, and fun hockey experience. To register please call Customer Service 519-426-8866 ext 2233.

Program location, dates and times to be announced

Child & Youth Programming

SOS

4 Kids! My Safe Life: Personal Safety for Kids Program

My Safe Life is a personal safety program designed for children 7 – 10 years. Traditional gaming, digital media, video, role play and repetition are used to educate and engage children in a fun and interactive manner. Children learn life skills that empower them to make safe, caring and respectful decisions in their everyday lives both online and offline.

Participants will receive My Safe LifePersonal Safety for Kids participant manual and a wallet-sized card of completion. Topics include:

• A child’s right to be safe and to get help

• People safety

• Tricky people/inappropriate adult behaviours

• Safe strangers and strangers to avoid

• Bullying prevention

• Being assertive and getting help from busy adults

• Basic self defense

• Building strong communities (Respect, Kindness and Manners)

• Online safety

• Travel safety

• Fire safety

• Injury prevention

• Emergencies vs non-emergencies

• Basic First Aid

Please bring your own lunch, snacks & drinks

Thursday, December 29: Delhi Arena MultiPurpose Room

Thursday, March 16: Port Rowan Community Centre

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $43.00

SOS 4 Kids! Home Alone Safety Program

The Home Alone Safety for Kids program helps children and their families get ready for their child’s first steps towards independence and being without adult supervision for short periods of time. This safety program is ideally suited for children aged 9–12 years old. The information is relevant and current to today’s young learners. All participants will receive the Home Alone Safety for Kids manual and certificate of attendance. Course content includes:

• Street smarts and bike safety

• People safety (“Tricky People” and Safe strangers)

• Online and internet safety

• Snacking and kitchen safety

• Sibling rivalry

• Preventing accidents

• How to handle emergencies and other situations Basic First Aid skills

Please bring your own lunch, snacks & drinks

Thursday, December 29: Delhi Friendship Centre

Tuesday, March 14: Port Rowan Community Centre

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $43.00

Canadian Safety Council

Babysitter Training Course

The babysitter training course is for youth who are 12 years old or turning 12 within 6 months of the end of the course. All sessions must be attended and a passing grade of 75% on the final examination is required in order to receive the certificate of completion.

The course material covers such topics as:

• Becoming a successful babysitter

• Caring for children from three months to school-aged

• The behaviour and misbehaviour of children

• Handling emergencies

• Caring for a sick or injured child

• Prevention and Basic First Aid

Please bring your own lunch, snacks & drinks.

December 28 & 30: Delhi Friendship Centre

March 13 &15: Port Rowan Community Centre

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $72.00

Day Camps

Holiday Camp

Celebrate the holidays with us! Join us for jam-packed days of activities including arts and crafts, games and more! Space is limited. All 4 year olds registered in recreation programs must be currently enrolled in or completed JK. Ages 4–12 yrs

• Please send lunch, snacks and refillable water. Camps are nutfree

• Outside physical activity is important. Please ensure your child is dressed and ready to play outside

• Running shoes are required

• Thank you for leaving electronics and money at home

Delhi Arena: Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday–Friday

January 3–6

7:30am–5:30 p.m. $43.00 per day

Frosty’s PA Day Camp

It’s your Passport to fun and activities! Our qualified staff welcome you to a fun filled day of Frosty and friends with games, crafts and activities! Space is limited. All 4 year olds registered in recreation programs must be currently enrolled in or completed JK. 4–12 yrs

• Please send lunch, snacks and refillable water. Camps are nutfree

• Outside physical activity is important. Please ensure your child is dressed and ready to play outside

• Running shoes are required

• Skating included. Please bring skates and helmet

• Thank you for leaving electronics and money at home

Delhi Arena Multi-Purpose Room

Monday, January 16

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $43.00

March Break Adventures 2023 Day Camp: Save the Dates!

Our theme this week is Green Energy. Participants will enjoy lots of STEM activities, focusing on conservation, environment, solar, wind and water resources. Fun crafts for spring all week and wrap up with a Friday guest visitor! All 4 year olds registered in recreation programs must be currently enrolled in or completed JK. 4–12 yrs.

Delhi Arena Multi-Purpose Room

Monday–Friday March 13–17

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

****Watch for the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide for registration details.

Birthday Party Packages

Let’s throw a party! Our staff will take care of all of the details to make your child’s birthday party one to remember. Swim or skate parties are available. Parties include 1 party host, room rental, party decorations, pizza, cupcakes, juice and either a one hour public swim or public skate for up to 10 children, including the guest of honour. Parties are hosted on Saturdays or Sundays and subject to availability of facilities. Swim admission standards apply and parents/caregivers will be asked to assist in supervision during swim and skating time, as required. Invitations and party favours not included.

Swim Party: $267+HST Skate Party: $240 +HST

To book a party contact Customer Service recreation@norfokcounty.ca (519) 426-8866 x 2233

Senior’s Programming

Delhi Friendship Centre Activity Descriptions

Cards

Join us for a variety of card games from euchre, bridge, hand and foot and more. Playing cards improves memory skills, strategic thinking and encourages friendly rivalry!

Arts & Crafts

Join us for a different make and take every week or bring your own project to work on and share your talent with others! Some supplies available.

Travelogue

Join us to travel across the world each month to a different place all from the comfort of the seniors’ centre. Let us know if you have a trip you want to share.

Switch Gaming Sports

This gaming system uses movements that offer cardiovascular exercise and improve balance. Games include archery, tennis, bowling and more. Drop In!

Bingo

Join us for Bingo a game of chance and concentration. Winners will receive small prizes.

Needle Art Club

This Club is for members interested in all different types of needlework including knitting, crocheting and quilting. Bring your own projects, meet new people and share your skills.

Looking for something to do? We’ve got lots to choose from including pool, table tennis, board games, puzzles and more!

Sing-A-Long

This activity is for you if you like singing or have an instrument you can play! Music stimulates the mind and can help with memory and concentration.

Senior’s Programming

Adult Workshops 50+

Cooking for One

Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Come join Registered Dietitians Laura Goyette and Courtney-Brooke Laurie around the table as they demonstrate how to transform pantry staples into simple, delicious meals for one or two. In this workshop, come share in discussions about meal planning, sharpen your food skills, and takehome recipes to inspire you. 50+

Delhi Friendship Centre Tuesday, September 27

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

FREE

Wills and Power of Attorney Workshop

Do you have concerns about what steps you need to take to ensure your health, property, and money are taken care of? Have you created a Will? Join the Community Legal Clinic as they discuss the importance of having a Power of Attorney and a Will, with the opportunity for questions and answers. 50+

round trips per day to Brantford Monday–Friday, and is integrated into a larger regional service involving nearly 20 municipalities. Find out more about the shuttle buses accessibility, the Seniors Public Transit Tax Credit and how you can plan your trip on Google Maps! 50+

Delhi Friendship Centre Tuesday, January 31

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

FREE

Victim Services

Join Crime Victim Expert with Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and learn more about this organization. Victim Services offers 24 hr, 7 days a week crisis support, practical assistance, information and referrals to victims of crime, tragic circumstances and disaster. This community cased organization provides much needed one-on-one support to ensure that the needs of each victim are met. If you have been a victim you have a right to assistance! 50+

Delhi Friendship Centre Tuesday, October 25

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

FREE

Head Start to Eating Smart

Join Jessica Brown, Certified Diabetes Educator, for this informative session that reviews basic healthy eating principles to help manage/ improve your blood sugars. She will discuss nutrition, hydration, and basic diabetes management skills. 50+

Delhi Friendship Centre Tuesday, November 29

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

FREE Ride Norfolk Workshop

Join Norfolk County Public Transportation and Business Development Coordinator and learn about Ride Norfolk. This transit system offers 3

Delhi Friendship Centre Tuesday, February 28

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

FREE

Senior’s Programming

National Seniors Day Appreciation Lunch

Join us for lunch at the Delhi Friendship Centre to celebrate National Seniors Day. This is an occasion for Canadians to celebrate the contributions of seniors in our homes, communities and workplaces. Older Canadians deserve our sincerest thanks for all they have done for us and all they continue to do as friends, partners, parents, grandparents, volunteers, colleagues and so much more. 50+

Delhi Friendship Centre Saturday, October 1

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. $5.00

Senior Games

The Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk District 25 Seniors Games is welcoming of all adults 55+ looking to participate in friendly competition with the opportunity to progress to Provincial and National competitions in sport or activity of your choice. We are always looking for volunteers to join the Committee and assist in organizing the Games. Contact us today to get involved in the OSGA Games by calling 519-445-4393 or visit osga55plus.ca for more information.

Simcoe Seniors’ Centre 50+ Club

The Simcoe Seniors Centre offers a year full of friendship and entertainment!

Weekly Activities include:

Bingo, Cards, Chicken Foot Dominoes, Crafts, Floor Shuffleboard, Garden & Nature Club, Golden Oldies Singers, Knitting, Line Dancing, Pickleball, Pool, Power Walk, Scrapbooking, Sit & Fit, Stained Glass, Strength Training, Table Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Walkabout and Yoga

They even have a lending Library for books, jigsaw puzzles, audio books and movies.

Additional Entertainment: Monthly dances, Soup & Sandwich lunches, In-house Christmas Show, Surprise Me Suppers

Membership: $45/year (payment by cash only) Hours: 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Simcoe Recreation Centre 182 South Drive, Simcoe Office: 519-426-8866 ext. 2888 Email: simcoeseniors@hotmail.com

Senior’s Programming

Probus Clubs Seniors Groups

The Probus Club of Norfolk #181

Social club for retirees with interest groups for euchre, bridge, walking, travel, cooking, gardening & more.

Main meeting is 2nd Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. at the Port Dover Community Centre.

Membership: Miriam Mackenzie 519-583-3972

Lynn River Probus Club

A social club for retired and semi-retired men and women offering the following interest groups: book club, monthly lunch, pub night, investment club, games, travel, men’s coffee.

Meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Simcoe Library down stairs at 10:00 a.m. to enjoy interesting speakers. berndm31@aol.com www.lynnriverprobus239.com

Langton Merry Makers

Wednesday afternoons. Cards and Bingo.

Fee: $3 per year at Langton Community Centre

Freda Loncke - 519-875-2102

Waterford Senior Activity Group

Wednesday afternoons.

Euchre Fee: $3 per year at Waterford Old Town Hall

Melanie Culbert - 226-240-5814

Stonebridge Community Services:

Stonebridge Community Services offers a variety of in-person and online exercise programs for adults 55+. Group exercise, falls prevention, and walking classes are available throughout Norfolk County. All classes are FREE but pre-registration is required.

For more information including class days, times, and locations please call 519-842-3200 ext. 209.

South Coast Probus Club

Social club for retirees and semi-retirees who appreciate and value opportunities for social contacts, discussion of topical subjects, visits to places of interest and involvement in activities of interest to the members. Meetings are held 10:00 a.m. on the 4th Thursday of every month. southcoastprobusclub227@gmail.com

Probus Club of Simcoe & District

Social club for retired men from all walks of life. Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday, 10 a.m., St. James United Church Hall

Murray Uren 226-440-2699 mfuren@icloud.com

Port Dover Seniors Centre

A variety of programming is offered for everyone 50+. 801 George Street at the Port Dover Lion’s Community Centre

For more information contact: Adam Veri (519) 583-1188 averi@babrberveri.com

For current activity listings visit www.portdoverseniors.ca

Senior’s Programming

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls

Senior’s

Centre Without Walls - Bingo

This telephone based program is FREE for seniors. Join us to play Card Bingo. All you will need is a deck of playing cards. On the day of the program, registrants will be called and invited to join the meeting. Prizes will be mailed monthly. Registration is required one week in advance. If you have any questions, please call Merisa at 519-426-5870 x2222. 50+

Location: Telephone Based Thursdays

September 8–February 23

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

FREE

Exclusion dates: December 22 & December 29

Senior’s Centre Without Walls - Games Day

This telephone-based program is FREE for seniors. Join us for Games Day and enjoy a variety of games such as Trivia, Fun Facts, Riddles, and Finishing Words. On the day of the program, registrants will be called and invited to join the meeting. Registration is required one week in advance. If you have any questions, call Merisa at 519-426-5870 x 2222. 50+

Location: Telephone Based Mondays

September 12–February 27

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

FREE

Exclusion dates: October 10, December 19, 26, January 2 & February 20

Community Events

Look for Norfolk County Recreation at the following events:

Pumpkin Fest

Waterford - October 14– 16

Food Bank Fundraiser (Formally Soup Luncheon)

Date and time to be announced

Star Party

Bring your lawn chair, warm up by the fire and get ready to view the star lit sky. This event is in partnership with the North Shore Erie Amateur Astronomers. They will bring the telescopes and answer all of your questions. This event is weather permitting. Rain date: September 11, 2022. Pre-registration is required by all persons attending.

Location: Wind-Del Community Park Saturday, September 10

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. FREE

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

A teddy bear picnic is what we have in store. We will have storytelling, crafts, prizes and more! Your favourite bear is a welcome guest. Please bring your own picnic lunch and join us to make it the very Beary best! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is required by September 10. All family members attending must pre-register.

Location: Courtland Lions Community Park Saturday, September 17 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. FREE

Halloween Bash

Free Family Event! Come enjoy an afternoon of spooky fun! Have the whole family dress in costume and join us for a Halloween parade and costume contest at 1 p.m.. Family prizes for the following categories: funniest, most original and homemade costumes. Stay and enjoy the festivities with Magician Dougtastic, crafts and games. Pre-registration is required. All family members attending must preregister by October 22.

Simcoe Recreation Centre Saturday, October 29 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

FREE Winter Fun in the Park Winter is here so grab your warm mittens and join us in Wellington Park for a campfire and s’mores! Enjoy the River of Lights display and an evening of games and family fun in the park! Meet at the Fire Bowl on Bonnie Drive. Please register by December 3rd.

Location: Simcoe Wellington Park Saturday, December 10 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. FREE

New Year’s Eve Family Party

Ring in the New Year with your family and make lasting memories! Crafts, face painting, games and ice skating! All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event. Skating 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., then join us in the multipurpose room for activities and refreshments. Celebrate the evening with a balloon drop at 8:00 p.m.. Pre-registration is required. All family members attending must pre-register.

Talbot Gardens Arena Multi-Purpose Room, Simcoe

Saturday, December 31

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. $5.00

Family Day 2023

Join us for some outdoor winter fun! Try snowshoeing, create snow castles and ice sculptures, and enjoy a scavenger hunt and crafts! Musical entertainment will join us at the park. Enjoy some s’mores as you warm up by the campfire. (Activities weather dependent and subject to change). Registration is required by February 13th.

Thompson Memorial Park, Vittoria

Monday, February 20

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. FREE

Aquatics

We have changed our swim lesson program from the Red Cross to Lifesaving Society.

Here are the benefits of Lifesaving Society Program:

• Levels are more attainable and include fun items, while continuing to improve on skills

• More focus on survival skills and swimming ability versus perfect strokes

• Practical application of water safety in the water

• Program leads seamlessly into the Society’s lifesaving training and leadership awards

• Municipalities in our surrounding area are also offering the Lifesaving Program, therefore all pools in our area will be teaching the same program,so there will be consistency with levels and less confusion if your child has taken lessons elsewhere.

Program Design

The Lifesaving Program is designed as follows:

• Parent & Tot for parents and children up to 3 years of age

• Preschool for children 3 to 5 years

• Swimmer for children 6 years and older

Please call us if you have any questions or to schedule a free swim assessment

Advanced Leadership Courses

Norfolk County offers advanced leadership, lifeguard training, and first aid programs from the Lifesaving Society. For those interested in becoming instructors, we offer the Life Saving Assistant Instructor Course, Swim Instructor Course and Life Saving Instructor Course.

Pool Fouling

Pool fouling may cause closure of our pools anywhere from 1-48 hours

When a pool fouling occurs the pool must be closed. This causes disruption to our programs, is costly, and is an inconvenience to you

- our customers. Help keep our pool open by following these tips and health practices that will help stop the spread of germs and reduce the number of closures in our pools:

1. Feed your children at least one hour before swimming.

2. Wash your body thoroughly with soap and water before entering the pool.

3. Take your children to the bathroom before swimming.

4. Swimmers under 3 years of age, swimmers over 3 years of age who are not toilet-trained and adults who are incontinent must wear a swim diaper.

5. Wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet or after changing diapers.

6. Do not spit in the pool.

7. Do not swim when you have diarrhea or are feeling sick. This is especially important for children in diapers.

Swim and Class Descriptions

Lengths Swim

Pool is divided into 5 lanes with lane ropes for swimmers to swim lengths of the pool.

Leisure Swim

The pool is wide open for you to swim (or float) freely. This swim is recommended for adults and seniors, or those who wish to enjoy just a light dip in the pool.

Aquafitness

This is an instructor led program that will help you get fit and have fun 6 days a week!! Program is suitable for all ages and abilities. Spaces will be available for you to either workout in the shallow end or put a belt on and work from the deeper water. Instructors are trained to accommodate the program for all levels and water depths! Please join us, listen to some music, meet new people and have fun while you exercise. Classes are offered at a variety of days and times throughout the week. Please refer to the Swim Guide for days and times classes are offered.

Family Swim

These swims are open to families only. ALL children must be accompanied in the pool by an adult. A family consists of up to 2 adults and 4 children to a max of 6 people.

Open Swim

The pool is divided into an area for length swimmers and an area for anyone else wishing to take a dip; including families, children, adults and seniors.

Mobility

An instructed class taught by our staff. This class works to maintain and increase joint mobility and range of motion. It is great for those with arthritis, fibromyalgia or those who have had joint replacements.

Therapy Swim

A recreational, leisure swim time. Therapy swim provides an opportunity to work on prescribed exercises in the warm water. Water is heated to 88 degrees.

NOTE:

For all swims and classes, pre-registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be welcomed if space is available.

Lesson Supervisor

A supervisor is on duty during lessons. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress, please speak to the supervisor for assistance.

Swimming Lessons

Parent & Tot Program (4 months - 3 years)

Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun and learn and socialize through structured in-water interaction between parent and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions. Because activities and progressions are based on child development, you register in the level appropriate for your child’s age: 4–12 months, 12–24 months, or 2–3 years.

Parent & Tot 1 & 2 - Designed for the 4 to 24 month old to learn and enjoy the water with the parent.

Parent & Tot 3 - Designed for the 2 to 3 year old to learn and enjoy the water with the parent.

Squirts - Designed for the 2.5-year-old to learn and to prepare them for the transition from parent to unparented program.

Preschool Program (3 - 5 years)

Give your child a head start on learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society Preschool program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before these kids get in too deep. In our basic aquatic progressions we work to ensure 3 to 5-year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Preschool levels.

Squirts - Transitional program that includes parent in the water with the child for the first 5 lessons. Parent observes lessons from viewing area for lessons 6 - 10. Program prepares child to enter the unparented Preschool program when 3 years of age.

Preschool 1 - These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. We’ll help them jump into chest deep water. They’ll float and glide on their front and back, and learn to get their face wet and blow bubbles underwater.

Preschool 2 - These preschoolers learn to jump into chest deep water by themselves, and get in and get out wearing a lifejacket. They’ll submerge and exhale underwater. While wearing a lifejacket they’ll glide on their front and back.

Preschool 3 - These youngsters will try both jumping and a sideways entry into deep water while wearing a lifejacket. They’ll recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They’ll work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.

Preschool 4 - Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves. They’ll do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They’ll master a short (5 m) swim on their front wearing a lifejacket and gliding and kicking on their side.

Preschool 5 - These youngsters get more adventuresome with a forward roll entry wearing a lifejacket and treading water for 10 sec. They’ll work on front and back crawl swims for 5 m, interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.

Swimmer Program (ages 6 +)

The Lifesaving Society’s 6-level Swimmer program makes sure your children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. Swimmer progressions accommodate children 6 years and older including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Swimmer levels.

Swimming Lessons

Swimmer 1 - These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a lifejacket. They’ll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They’ll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.

Swimmer 2 - These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a lifejacket. They’ll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10 m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 x 5 m).

Swimmer 3 - These junior swimmers will dive, do in-water front somersaults, and handstands. They’ll work on 15 m of front crawl, back crawl and 10 m of whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 15 m.

Swimmer 4 - These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They’ll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training.

Swimmer 5 - These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They’ll refine their front and back crawl over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 m. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25 m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50 m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15 m breaststroke.

and skills while having fun in the challenging world of lifesaving. Swim Patrol develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart® behaviour. Skill drills enhance capability in the water, good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment.

Rookie Patrol/Swimmer 7 - Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.

Ranger Patrol/Swimmer 8 - Swimmers develop better strokes over 75 m swims of each stroke. They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.

Star Patrol/Swimmer 9 - Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300 m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100 m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

Swimmer 6 - These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They’ll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke, and they’ll complain about the 300 m workout.

Swim Patrol

The Lifesaving Society’s 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim strokes

Back to School Swim Lessons

Preschool Lessons

Parent & Tot 1 & 2

4-24 months

Tuesdays

September 06–September 27

10:25 a.m.–10:55 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 4695

Wednesdays September 07–September 28

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $29.60 Course ID: 4696

Parent & Tot 3 2-3 yrs

Wednesdays

September 07–September 28

11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $29.60 Course ID: 4697 Thursdays September 08–September 29 10:25 a.m.–10:55 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 4698

Preschool 1 & 2 3-5 yrs

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 06–September 29

5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. $59.20

Course ID: 4703

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 06–September 29

5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. $59.20 Course ID: 4707

Preschool 3 3-5 yrs

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 06–September 29 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $59.20

Course ID: 4699

Preschool 4 & 5 3-5 yrs

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 06–September 29

5:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $59.20 Course ID: 4704

School Aged Lessons

Swimmer 1 6 yrs+

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 06–September 29 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $59.20 Course ID: 4700

Swimmer 2 6 yrs+

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 06–September 29

5:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $59.20

Course ID: 4711

Swimmer 3 6 yrs+

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 06–September 29

4:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $59.20 Course ID: 4709

Swimmer 4 6 yrs+

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 06–September 29 5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. $59.20 Course ID: 4710

Private Lessons

Private: Any Level 3 yrs+

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 06–September 29 4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $172.00 Course ID: 4705

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 06–September 29 4:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $172.00 Course ID: 4706

Swimmer 5 & 6 6 yrs+

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 06-September 29

4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $59.20 Course ID: 4702

Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol) & Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol) 6 yrs+

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 06–September 29 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $59.20 Course ID: 4701

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 06-September 29 6:00-6:30 p.m. $172.00 Course ID: 4708

Fall Swim Lessons

Preschool Lessons

Parent & Tot 1 & 2

4-24 months

Saturdays

October 15–November 12

10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4790 Sundays October 16–November 13

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4829 Tuesdays

October 18–November 15

10:25 a.m.–10:55 a.m. $37.00 Course ID: 4712

Wednesdays

October 19–November 16

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

$37.00

Course ID: 4728

Wednesdays

October 19–November 16

3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4732

Wednesdays

October 19–November 16

5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4754

Saturdays

November 19–December 17

10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

$37.00

Course ID: 4791 Sundays November 20–December 18

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

$37.00

Course ID: 4830

Wednesdays

November 23–December 21

3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4733 Wednesdays November 23–December 21

5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4755 Wednesdays November 23–December 21

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4729

Parent & Tot 3 2-3 yrs Saturdays

October 15–November 12

11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4800

Sundays

October 16–November 13

11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4831 Wednesdays

October 19–November 16

11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4730 Wednesdays

October 19–November 16 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $37.00 Course ID: 4734 Wednesdays

October 19–November 16

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4756 Saturdays November 19–December 17 11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. $37.00 Course ID: 4801 Sundays November 20–December 18 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4832 Tuesdays November 22–December 20 10:25 a.m.–10:55 a.m. $37.00 Course ID: 4713

Wednesdays

November 23–December 21 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4731

Wednesdays

November 23–December 21 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4735

Wednesdays

November 23–December 21

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4757 Squirts 2-5 yrs Saturdays October 15–December 17 12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4819 Sundays October 16–December 18 1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4847

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4741

Fall Swim Lessons

Thursdays

October 20–December 22

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4787

Preschool 1 & 2 3-5 yrs

Saturdays October 15–December 17

12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4805 Saturdays October 15–December 17 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4813 Sundays October 16–December 18 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4844 Sundays October 16–December 18 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4834

Tuesdays

October 18–December 20

4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4725

Tuesdays

October 18–December 20

5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4720 Wednesdays October 19–December 21 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4736

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4761 Thursdays October 20–December 22

5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4780

Preschool 3 3-5 yrs Saturdays October 15–December 17 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4812 Saturdays October 15–December 17 12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4806

Sundays

October 16–December 18

12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4840 Tuesdays October 18–December 20 4:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4719

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4742 Thursdays October 20–December 22 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4784 Preschool 4 & 5 3-5 yrs Saturdays October 15–December 17 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4811 Sundays October 16–December 18 12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4841

Tuesdays October 18–December 20 4:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4723

Wednesdays October 19–December 21 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4739

Thursdays

October 20–December 22

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4768

School Aged Lessons Swimmer 1 6 yrs+ Saturdays October 15–December 17 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4827 Saturdays October 15–December 17 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4809 Sundays October 16–December 18 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4845

Fall Swim Lessons

Tuesdays

October 18–December 20

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4717

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4737

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4758 Thursdays

October 20–December 22

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4781

Swimmer 2 6 yrs+ Saturdays

October 15–December 17

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4826 Saturdays

October 15–December 17

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4808 Sundays

October 16–December 18

12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

$74.00

Course ID: 4846

Tuesdays

October 18–December 20

5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4716

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4738 Thursdays October 20–December 22

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4783

Swimmer 3 6 yrs+ Saturdays October 15–December 17 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4804 Saturdays October 15–December 17 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4815 Sundays October 16–December 18 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4839

Tuesdays

October 18–December 20

4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4715 Wednesdays October 19–December 21 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4753 Thursdays October 20–December 22 5:45 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4785 Swimmer 4 6 yrs+ Saturdays

October 15–December 17 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4818 Sundays October 16–December 18 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4833 Tuesdays

October 18–December 20 4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4726 Wednesdays

October 19–December 21 5:45 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

$74.00

Course ID: 4762

Thursdays

October 20–December 22

4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4770

Swimmer 5 & 6 6 yrs+ Saturdays October 15–December 17 1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4814 Sundays October 16–December 18 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4848 Tuesdays October 18–December 20 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4727

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21 6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4763

Thursdays

October 20–December 22 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4766

Fall Swim Lessons

Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol) &

Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol)6yrs+ Saturdays

October 15–December 17 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. $74.00

Course ID: 4825 Sundays October 16–December 18 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4836 Tuesdays October 18–December 20

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4724 Wednesdays October 19–December 21 6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4740 Thursdays October 20–December 22 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4788

Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol)

6 yrs+ Saturdays

October 15–December 17 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $74.00 Course ID: 4824

Private Lessons

Private: Swimmer 3 or Higher6 yrs + Saturdays

October 15–December 17 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

$215.00

Course ID: 4816 Saturdays October 15–December 17 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4802 Saturdays October 15–December 17 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4810 Saturdays October 15–December 17 11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4817 Sundays October 16–December 18 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4842 Sundays October 16–December 18 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4837

Sundays

October 16–December 18 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4838 Sundays October 16–December 18 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4843 Wednesdays October 19–December 21 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4752 Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

5:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $215.00 Course ID: 4750 Wednesdays October 19–December 21 6:15 p.m.–6:45 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4751 Thursdays October 20–December 22

5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. $215.00 Course ID: 4767

Private: Any Level

These Private Lessons are available for ANY level.

3 yrs+ Saturdays October 15–December 17 1:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4807 Saturdays October 15–December 17 1:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4821 Saturdays October 15–December 17 2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. $215.00 Course ID: 4828 Sundays October 16–December 18 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4835 Tuesdays October 18–December 20 4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $215.00 Course ID: 4714 Tuesdays October 18–December 20 4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $215.00 Course ID: 4718

Fall Swim Lessons

Tuesdays

October 18–December 20

4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4722

Tuesdays

October 18–December 20

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4721

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4759

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4760

Wednesdays

October 19–December 21

5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $215.00

Course ID: 4746

Winter Swim Lessons

Preschool Lessons

Parent & Tot 1 & 2

4-24 month

Saturdays

January 07–January 28 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 5002 Sundays January 08–January 29 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 5027 Tuesdays

January 10–January 31 10:25 a.m.–10:55 a.m. $29.60 Course ID: 4944

Wednesdays

January 11–February 01 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 4961

Wednesdays

January 11–February 01 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $29.60

Course ID: 4965

Wednesdays

January 11–February 01 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $29.60

Course ID: 4981 Saturdays February 04–March 04

10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

$37.00

Course ID: 5003 Sundays February 05–March 05 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

$37.00

Course ID: 5028

Wednesdays

February 08–March 08 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

$37.00

Course ID: 4962

Wednesdays

February 08–March 08

3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

$37.00

Course ID: 4966 Wednesdays February 08–March 08 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $37.00 Course ID: 4982

Parent & Tot 3 2-3 yrs

Saturdays

January 07–January 28 11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 5004 Sundays January 08–January 29 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 5029

Wednesdays

January 11–February 01 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $29.60

Course ID: 4963 Wednesdays January 11–February 01 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $29.60 Course ID: 4967

Wednesdays

January 11–February 01 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $29.60 Course ID: 4983 Saturdays February 04–March 04 11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. $37.00 Course ID: 5005 Sundays February 05–March 05 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $37.00 Course ID: 5030 Tuesdays

February 07–March 07 10:25 a.m.–10:55 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4945 Wednesdays

February 08–March 08 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4964

Wednesdays

February 08–March 08

3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4968

Wednesdays

February 08–March 08 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $37.00

Course ID: 4984 Squirts

2-5 yrs

Saturdays January 07–March 04

12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $66.60 Course ID: 5025 Sundays January 08–March 05 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5043

Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4976

Thursdays

January 12–March 09 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5000

Winter Swim Lessons

Preschool 1 & 2

3-5 yrs

Saturdays January 07–March 04 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5021 Saturdays January 07–March 04 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5010 Sundays January 08–March 05 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $66.60 Course ID: 5032 Sundays January 08–March 05 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5042 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 4:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4956 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4953 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

$66.60

Course ID: 4969 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4988 Thursdays

January 12–March 09 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4995

Preschool 3

3-5 yrs

Saturdays

January 07–March 04 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5022 Sundays January 08–March 05 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5044 Tuesdays January 10–March 07 4:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4952

Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4975

Thursdays

January 12–March 09 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4998 Preschool 4 & 5 3-5 yrs Saturdays January 07–March 04 1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $66.60 Course ID: 5009 Sundays January 08–March 05 12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5039 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4958 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4972

Thursdays

January 12–March 09 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4993

School Aged Lessons

Swimmer 1 6 yrs+

Saturdays

January 07–March 04 1:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5017 Saturdays

January 07–March 04 2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5024 Sundays

January 08–March 05 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5033 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4949

Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4970

Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4985

Winter Swim Lessons

Thursdays

January 12–March 09

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4996

Swimmer 2 6 yrs+ Saturdays

January 07–March 04 1:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5016 Sundays

January 08–March 05 12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m. $66.60 Course ID: 5038 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4948 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4971 Thursdays

January 12–March 09 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4997

Swimmer 3

6 yrs+ Saturdays

January 07–March 04 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5013 Saturdays January 07–March 04 2:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5011 Sundays

January 08–March 05 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5037 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4947 Wednesdays January 11–March 08 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4980 Thursdays

January 12–March 09 5:45 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4999

Swimmer 4 6 yrs+ Saturdays

January 07–March 04

11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5007 Sundays January 08–March 05 12:45 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5034 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $66.60 Course ID: 4959 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 5:45 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4989 Thursdays

January 12–March 09 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4994 Swimmer 5 & 6 6 yrs+ Saturdays

January 07–March 04 12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5008 Sundays January 08–March 05 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5046 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4960 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4990 Thursdays

January 12–March 09 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. $66.60 Course ID: 4991

Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol) & Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol) 6 yrs+ Saturdays

January 07–March 04 1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5023 Sundays January 08–March 05 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5031 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4957

Winter Swim Lessons

Wednesdays

January 11–March 08

6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 4973 Thursdays January 12–March 09 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $66.60

Course ID: 5001

Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol) 6 yrs+ Sundays January 08–March 05 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $66.60 Course ID: 5047

Private Lessons

Private: Swimmer 3 or Higher 6 yrs+ Saturdays

January 07–March 04 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5012 Saturdays January 07–March 04 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5006

Saturdays

January 07–March 04 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $193.50 Course ID: 5019

Saturdays January 07–March 04 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5020 Sundays January 08–March 05 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5035 Sundays January 08–March 05 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5040 Sundays January 08–March 05 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5041 Sundays January 08–March 05 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5036 Sundays January 08–March 05 1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5045 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4979

Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 5:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4977 Wednesdays January 11–March 08 6:15 p.m.–6:45 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4978 Thursdays

January 12–March 09 5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4992

Private: Any Level 3 yrs+ Saturdays

January 07–March 04 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5014 Saturdays January 07–March 04 12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5015 Saturdays January 07–March 04 2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 5018 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

$193.50

Course ID: 4946

Tuesdays

January 10–March 07

4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4955 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4951 Tuesdays

January 10–March 07 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4954 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4986 Wednesdays

January 11–March 08

4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4974

Wednesdays

January 11–March 08

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $193.50

Course ID: 4987

National Lifeguard

Lifesaving Swim Instructor

Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid

Prerequisite: 13 years of age or Bronze Star 100 % Attendance highly recommended Bronze Star & Basic First Aid Prerequisite: Recommended Star Patrol 100 % Attendance highly recommended Rookie/Ranger/Star

AquaticsAdvanced Leadership

Bronze Star & Basic First Aid

Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport. Prerequisite: Recommended Lifesaving Society Star Patrol.

Sundays October 16–December 18

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $99.00 Course ID: 4116

12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. $131.00 + $47.75 (course materials)

Course ID: 4117

Sundays, January 08–29

12:45–6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. $131.00 + $47.75 (Course materials) Course ID: 5049

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid

Board. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion, age prerequisite has been dropped for this award. November 23 & November 30

4:15 p.m.–9:30 p.m. November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11 & December 18 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

$160.00 + $17.35 (course materials) Course ID: 4118

Wednesdays, February 01 & 8

Saturdays January 07–March 04 1:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $99.00 Course ID: 5026

Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid

The Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education - judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and defense & release methods. Prerequisite: Must be 13 years of age on or before exam or hold the Bronze Star award. *Lifesaving Swimmer 9-Star Patrol & Bronze Star highly recommended. 100% attendance recommended. Sundays October 16–November 13

Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Standard First Aid: Provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in–depth understanding of first aid. Approved by Workplace Safety and Insurance

4:15 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Sundays, February 05–March 5

1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

$160.00 + $17.35 (Course materials) Course ID: 5050

National

AquaticsAdvanced Leadership

Lifeguard & Standard First Aid

National Lifeguard is Canada’s only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program. National Lifeguard is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country and the only lifeguard certificate recognized by the province of Ontario. The Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Core Content teaches the basic principles of life guarding in any aquatic situation. The National Lifeguard Pool Certification trains lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a pool environment. Pre-requisites: Must be 15 years of age or older by the last day of the course and have Bronze Cross and Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid awards (need not be current). Note: Candidates must attend all sessions and successfully complete all course requirements to receive this certification.

• December 17

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• December 27 & January 03

1:15 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

• December 28 & January 04

2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

• December 29 & January 05

1:15 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

$263.00 + $26.25 (NLS Safety Kit) + $47.75 (Course materials)

Course ID: 4119

Lifesaving Instructors

The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society’s:

• Canadian Swim Patrol Program

• Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross

• Lifesaving Fitness, Distinction

• Basic and Emergency First Aid, and CPR-A, CPR-B and CPR-C

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current).

Wednesdays, Septembert 07

4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Saturdays, September 10 & 17

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. $198 + $60.70 (Course Materials)

Course ID: 5048

Sat. Dec. 24, 2022 9:30-10:30am 11:30-12:30pm PS 10:30-11:30am F

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Tues. Dec. 27, 2022 7:30-8:30am 8:30-9:30am 11:15-12:15pm 9:30-10:15am 6:15-7:00pm 11:15-12:15pm 12:30-1:30pm PS 5:15-6:15pm OS 10:15-11:15am F 4:15-5:15pm F

Wed. Dec. 28, 2022 7:30-8:30am 8:30-9:30am 9:30-10:15am

1:30-2:30pm PS 6:00-7:00pm OS 10:15-11:15am F 4:15-5:15pm F 11:45-12:30pm M 5:15-6:00pm M 12:30-1:30pm T

Thurs. Dec. 29, 2022 7:30-8:30am 8:30-9:30am 9:30-10:15am 6:15-7:00pm 11:15-12:15pm 12:30-1:30pm PS 5:15-6:15pm OS 10:15-11:15am F 4:15-5:15pm F

Fri. Dec. 30, 2022 7:30-8:30am 12:15-1:15pm

8:30-9:30am 11:1512:15pm 9:30-10:15am

1:30-2:30pm PS 7:00-8:30pm OS 10:15-11:15am P 5:30-7:00pm F Sat. Dec. 31, 2022 9:30-10:30am 11:30-12:30pm PS 10:30-11:30am F

Mon. Jan. 2, 2023

7:30-8:30am 12:15-1:15pm 7:15-8:15pm

8:30-9:30am 11:15am12:15pm 9:30-10:15am

Tues. Jan. 3, 2023 7:30-8:30am 8:30-9:30am 9:30-10:15am 6:15-7:00pm 11:15-12:15pm

1:30-2:30pm PS 10:15-11:15am

12:30-1:30pm PS 5:15-6:15pm OS 10:15-11:15am F 4:15-5:15pm F

Wed. Jan. 4, 2023 7:30-8:30am 8:30-9:30am 9:30-10:15am

Thurs. Jan. 5, 2023 7:30-8:30am 8:30-9:30am 9:30-10:15am 6:15-7:00pm 11:15-12:15pm

Fri. Jan 6, 2023 7:30-8:30am 12:15-1:15pm

8:30-9:30am 11:1512:15pm 9:30-10:15am

1:30-2:30pm PS 6:00-7:00pm OS 10:15-11:15am F 4:15-5:15pm F 11:45-12:30pm M 5:15-6:00pm M 12:30-1:30pm T

12:30-1:30pm PS 5:15-6:15pm OS 10:15-11:15am F 4:15-5:15pm F

1:30-2:30pm PS 7:30-8:30pm OS 10:15-11:15am P