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The new school year is just around the corner, which means fall is almost here! Today, the City of Vaughan is launching its plans for both in-person and virtual fall recreation programming. From art and science, to filmmaking and STEM classes – Vaughan has something for everyone this season!
Fall recreation programs
On Thursday, Sept. 2 at 8:30 a.m., registration opens for both in-person and virtual fall recreation programs. In-person classes will begin on Saturday, Sept. 18 and will take place at all community centres except for Garnet A. Williams as it remains closed for construction until 2023. Virtual programs will be delivered by Zoom and start on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
In-person program highlights include:
- Family programs: yoga, arts and crafts, sports and holiday-themed workshops
- Preschool: arts and crafts, dance, martial arts, STEM programming, the Vaughan Playschool kindergarten readiness series with specialties in math, reading and writing, science as well as French and Italian classes
- Children: drawing, spelling bees, speech writing, martial arts, dance, robotics, sports (including gymnastics, basketball, soccer and table tennis)
- Youth: public speaking and sports
- Adult: drawing, painting, photography, public speaking, ballroom dancing and sports
- Older adult: drawing, painting, fitness, line dancing, pickleball, mobile phone and tablet 101 classes
- Special needs: social and life skills, sports, cooking and an education series
- Skate and swim: Learn-to-skate and learn-to-swim lessons
- Theatre: City Playhouse Academy musical theatre classes (at the City Playhouse Theatre)
Virtual program highlights include:
- Baking and cooking
- Google Doc series
- Web development, Roblox, coding and STEM classes
- Filmmaking and stop motion animation
- Life skills programs for youth with babysitting and home alone workshops
- STEM programs and strategy games
- Vaughan Playschool kindergarten readiness series for preschoolers, with specialties in math, reading and writing, and science
- Education and music series for individuals with disabilities, featuring one-on-one support
Swim lessons
On Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 8:30 a.m., registration will open for fall learn-to-swim lessons at City pools. Aquatics programming will begin on Saturday, Sept. 18. Offerings include all levels of the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program. Swim lesson schedules can be viewed online at vaughan.perfectmind.com. The online registration system features enhanced search filters, allowing you to sort by level, location, day and time.
Parents and guardians who are unsure about 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.
Aquatic leadership programs
Swim instructors and lifeguards are important part-time jobs, and the City is hiring. Training and certification in aquatic leadership courses – delivered by the City’s aquatic leadership staff – will be available at select community centre pools starting on Saturday, Sept. 10. Pre-registration is required and opens at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/swim.
The City continues to follow public health guidelines relating to COVID-19 safety, and will adjust programming accordingly. This may include removing some activities and/or cancelling programs due to evolving COVID-19 restrictions. For regular updates, visit vaughan.ca/recreation.
If you require assistance creating an online registration account, call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281, email RecCSD@vaughan.ca or watch this short informational video.
Those who feel unwell, and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on the virus, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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