Register for a fun-filled fall in Vaughan!

Programming starts Sept. 20

Summer may be winding down, but it isn’t the only season you can have a good time. Check out the City of Vaughan’s Fall Recreation eGuide and register today! You can hone your skills or try something new. Head over to vaughan.perfectmind.com to secure your spot.

Recreation programs 

Programming begins Saturday, Sept. 20 at all community centres, City Playhouse Theatre and the Vaughan Studios & Event Space. Registration for non-residents opens on Thursday, Aug. 28. Here are some program highlights:

• Family (parent and child): toddler crafting, toddler playtime, toddler painting, toddler mindfulness, toddler dance, family ballroom and Latin dance (NEW!) fitness, sports and musical jam sessions, infant massage, cooking and baking, Zumba, bootcamp for new parents, Pilates for new parents, learn to skate, archery, badminton and learn to play tennis.
• Preschool: visual arts, arts and crafts, cooking and baking, fitness, mindfulness, karate, taekwondo, kinderdance, Vaughan Dance, performing arts, STEM (engineering, robotics, coding), learn to skate, learn to play hockey, Vaughan Sports and Vaughan Playschool fall programs (French, Italian, math, reading and writing, and science).
• Children: drawing, sketching, arts and crafts, multi-art (NEW!) painting, cooking and baking, French, Italian (NEW!), money smart, poetry, spelling, chess, circuit training, mindfulness, health counselling (NEW!), karate, taekwondo, Bollywood dance (NEW!), ballet, hip-hop, ukulele, guitar, piano, theatre, glee club, cartoon computer animation, game development, robotics, 3D modelling and printing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, STEM (engineering, circuit design, coding), web development, hockey, skating, archery, ball hockey, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, multi-sport, pickleball, squash, tennis and table tennis.
• Youth: cooking and baking, money smart, email etiquette, public speaking, resume building and interview skills, fitness, taekwondo, guitar, theatre, skating, archery, basketball, badminton and computer programming.
• Adult (ages 18 years and older): painting, watercolour, Zumba, qigong, tai chi, high intensity interval training (HIIT), SpinFit (NEW!), group personal training, Queenax, weight and muscle training, Pilates, yoga, movement for desk workers (NEW!), back health (NEW!), social connections (NEW!), ballroom dancing, belly dancing, Bollywood dancing, Cuban rumba (NEW!), jazz (NEW!), hip-hop fusion (NEW!), Latin dancing, line dancing, styling for dancers (NEW!), guitar, theatre, skating, archery, multi-sport, racquet sports (badminton, pickleball, tennis), volleyball sports league and ice hockey sports league.
• Older Adult: Zumba Gold, DanceFIT, ArthritisFIT, ChairFIT, OsteoFIT, SeniorFIT, SpinFIT, qigong, tai chi, muscle conditioning, yoga, chair yoga, Pilates, social connections (NEW!), line dancing, smartphone basics (NEW!) and pickleball.
• Inclusion: cooking and baking, life skills and social development, social club, math (private), reading and writing (private), music (private), skating, baseball (NEW!), wheelchair basketball (NEW!), gymnastics, multi-sports, and the Vaughan Enriched Day Program (vocational skills, social games, swimming and fitness centre access).
• Special events and workshops (holiday celebrations): Paint Your Own Pottery, Hand-poured Candle Décor (NEW!), Halloween ‘Screams in a Box’ Film Making, Halloween Happenings, Deck the Gingerbread House, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Seasonal Sweets.
• Special events and workshops (life skills and social development): Home Alone, Dinosaur Dig, Princess Party, DIY Winter Wreath and Fall Fun (arts and crafts).

View the full list of programs in the Fall Recreation eGuide at vaughan.ca/recreation.

P.A. Day camps

As students are getting ready to head back to school, it is never too early to prepare for upcoming P.A. Days. Get a jump on the season, and sign your kids up for their days off from school! P.A. Day camps will run on Friday, Sept. 26, Friday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Nov. 21. Camps are available at select community centres and Vaughan Studios & Event Space for kids ages four to 14 years old. Check out pages 21-25 of the Fall Recreation eGuide for more details and head over to vaughan.perfectmind.com to register.

December Break camps

Looking for ways to keep your kids busy over the winter school break? The City of Vaughan has you covered with fun and exciting December Break camps! Check out pages 26-32 of the Fall Recreation eGuide for more details and head over to vaughan.perfectmind.com to register. But hurry, spots fill fast!

For more information, visit vaughan.ca/camps.

Swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses

Registration for fall swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses are open for registration, with sessions starting on Saturday, Sept. 20 at all Vaughan community centre pools. Registration for non-residents opens on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Learn-to-swim programming starts at four months old for parents with tots and runs up to adult swimmer levels.

Training and certification in aquatic leadership courses for ages 13 years and older is aimed at preparing participants for employment as a swim instructor or lifeguard. These programs also develop essential skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication and critical thinking that enhance resumes, strengthen college and university applications, and provide a strong foundation for any career path.

View the schedules at vaughan.perfectmind.com. The online registration system is available 24-7 and features enhanced search filters, allowing you to sort by level, location, day and time. Details can be found at vaughan.ca/swim.

If you require assistance creating an online PerfectMind registration account, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281, email rec@vaughan.ca or watch this short informational video. 

About RecAssist
RecAssist is the City of Vaughan’s fee assistance program, designed to ensure residents of all incomes can participate in active-living opportunities and experiences. Qualified recipients receive financial support to participate in a wide range of recreation programs at community centres and other City facilities across Vaughan. For more information about making a donation or applying for RecAssist, visit vaughan.ca/RecAssist, email rec@vaughan.ca or call 905-832‑2281.

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