Be active and get creative this winter!
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Winter recreation program,
swim lesson and March Break camp schedules are now available
The days are shorter and the weather is colder, but there is
still lots of fun to be had in Vaughan this winter! Check out the schedule of winter recreation
programs, March Break camps, swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses to
start making your plans.
Not sure what you are
looking for? Take a look at the Winter Recreation
eGuide
for a complete list of available programs. Registration for winter recreation
programs and March Break camps opens at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 and
registration for winter swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses opens at 8:30
a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Programming begins
Saturday, Jan. 14.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
Programs are available
for all ages, interests and abilities at community centres (except for Garnet
A. Williams while it remains closed for renovations until spring 2023), the
City Playhouse Theatre and the new Vaughan Studios & Event Space.
Program highlights:
- Family (parent and child): bootcamp, badminton, painting, Zumba, baby yoga and singalongs, Valentine’s Day-themed workshops, snowshoeing
- Preschool: arts and crafts, drama, ballet, gymnastics, karate, soccer, T-ball, STEM, Vaughan Playschool kindergarten readiness series (math, reading, writing, science, French and Italian)
- Children: anime, cartooning, archery, cricket, squash, piano, dance, gymnastics, French, cooking/baking, taekwondo, Minecraft, volleyball
- Youth: weight training, bootcamp, cooking, money management, painting, email etiquette, computer programming, plus a virtual volunteer leadership program that leads to recreation volunteer positions at community centres
- Adult: ballroom dancing, group personal training, meal planning, painting and Vaughan Sports Volleyball League featuring an end-of-session tournament
- Older adult: Chair fitness and yoga, line dancing, pickleball, arthritis and osteoporosis fitness, tai chi
- Learn to skate lessons for all ages (indoor arenas and outdoor rinks)
- City Playhouse Academy musical theatre classes, featuring an end-of-session stage production
- P.A. Day programs and March Break camps
- Family Day crafting and fitness programs
- Inclusion programs for individuals with disabilities: social and life skills, dance, gymnastics, sports, cooking, private music and education lessons, and a social club for adults with Down Syndrome
- Cooking, nutrition, first aid, fitness, dance and educational classes at the new Vaughan Studios & Event Space
WINTER AQUATIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Swim
instructors and lifeguards are prestigious part-time jobs, and the City is
always
hiring. Training and certification in aquatic leadership
courses – delivered by Vaughan’s aquatic leadership staff – will be
available at select community centre pools this winter. Pre-registration is required and opens at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec.
6 at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For more information view the Aquatic
Leadership brochure or visit vaughan.ca/swim.
WINTER SWIM LESSONS
Starting Saturday,
Jan. 14, all learn-to-swim lessons will be offered at
community centre pools. Schedules are available 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. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For
more information, visit vaughan.ca/swim.
If you require assistance creating an online registration account,
call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca.
For more information on
registered programs, refer to the Online Account and
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