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Safety is our top priority.
The City of Vaughan continues to follow all provincial regulations and public health measures regarding COVID-19 safety, and will adjust programming accordingly. Click
here
for other updates and requirements. For more information, visit the City’s COVID-19 webpage at
vaughan.ca/COVID19
.
Service Disruption (Sunday, August 14)
:
Thornhill Outdoor Pool will close at 3pm on Sunday, August 14 due to a staffing shortage.
Recreational swimming at 3:15-5pm on Sundays will be available starting Sunday, August 21 for the remainder of the summer.
For schedules, fees and direct links to registration, visit
vaughan.perfectmind.com
.
Learn to Swim Lessons
Swimming is a life-saving skill.
The City of Vaughan offers learn to swim lessons based on the
Lifesaving Society's
Swim for Life
program. Refer to our additional
Resources
below for more details.
Click here
for pool locations and amenities.
Registration for fall swim lessons opens
at
8:30am on Thursday, August 25
at
vaughan.perfectmind.com
. We recommend using Google Chrome for best results.
Watch our tutorial videos
on the recvaughan YouTube channel to find out more about our online registration system.
For more information, view our
Pool Guidelines & Safety Standards
or refer to our
Swimming Lessons: Frequently Asked Questions
.
Questions about swim lessons?
Email
swim@vaughan.ca
. If you require assistance registering, email
RecCSD@vaughan.ca
.
Semi-private (1-on-2) lessons:
Register one participant in a 1-on-1 swim time at
vaughan.perfectmind.com
. Once your registration is confirmed, email
swim@vaughan.ca
to coordinate registration of the second participant.
Special needs lessons:
Parents/guardians are required to complete a
Special Needs Information Form
and provide proof of their child’s disability or a doctor’s certificate that their child has a disability and one-on-one swimming is recommended. Participants are required to provide their own support worker or guardian if a volunteer is not available. For more information email
specialneeds@vaughan.ca
.
Shared pool space:
City of Vaughan swimming pools operate in accordance with Ontario Health Act for Public Pool Regulations, which allow for different aquatic activities to run in the pool at the same time. Therefore, recreational/length swimming, aquafitness, swim lessons and/or aquatic leadership courses may, at times, run simultaneously.
Not sure which level to register for?
Parents/guardians who are unsure what level to register their child in can get a free assessment from a City of Vaughan lifeguard during any recreational swim. Regular admission policies apply. Visit our
Recreational Swimming & Aquafitness
webpage for schedules and fees.
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Resources
View/download more information about swimming lessons:
Learn to Swim Program Information
Program Conversion Chart
Swim Level Progression Chart
Program Descriptions
Watch our tutorial videos
on the recvaughan YouTube channel to find out more.
Contact Information
Recreation Services - Aquatics
Phone:
905-832-2281
Questions about swimming lessons?
Email:
swim@vaughan.ca
Questions about online registration?
Email:
RecCSD@vaughan.ca
Location:
City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
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