Get ready for a fun-tastic summer in Vaughan!

Recreation, swim programs and aquatic leadership courses start on July 2

Making summer plans? Get a head start and map out a season of fun with the City of Vaughan! The Summer Recreation eGuide is now available online with a variety of programs for residents of all ages and abilities. 

Registration for recreation programs starts on Thursday, May 23 at 7 a.m. at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Registration for swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs start on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 a.m. at vaughan.perfectmind.com. All programs start on Tuesday, July 2. 

With so many programs to choose from, here are some of the highlights:

• Family (parent and child): arts and crafts, toddler playtime, imaginative mindfulness, dance, STEM and summer pottery painting
• Preschool: drawing, outdoor mindfulness for little explorers, taekwondo, dance, natural habitats and their amazing plans and animals (STEM), coding, basketball and Vaughan Playschool summer programs (reading, writing and Italian)
• Children: art and drawing school, taekwondo, dance (hip hop), piano primer, robotics, STEM, archery, basketball, racquet sports, soccer and volleyball 
• Youth: taekwondo, computer programming (Python) and basketball training
• Adult: yoga, racquet sports and volleyball sports leagues
• Older Adult: low-impact fitness, learn-to-play pickleball, muscle conditioning and yoga
• Inclusion: Respite and day programs offer a variety of fun activities, including sports, cooking, swimming, and crafts, as well as opportunities to develop social skills and personal growth through dancing, problem-solving and goal-setting.

The Vaughan Studios & Event Space, the City’s 9,000-square-foot recreation venue located within walking distance to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway Station, is also set to deliver an array of summer programming, including STEM for kids aged three to six years and a Kids in the Kitchen: Summerlicious program for kids aged seven to 12 years who want to cook up some delicious summertime fare.

View the full listing of programs in the Summer Recreation eGuide at vaughan.ca/recreation.

Summer swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs

It’s time to dive in! Learn-to-swim programming starts for ages four months old for parents with tots and runs up to levels specifically designed for adult non-swimmers. Training and certification in aquatic leadership courses for ages 13 years and older are aimed at preparing youth for employment as a swim instructor or lifeguard.

Online registration for swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs starts on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 a.m. at vaughan.perfectmind.com. All programs start on Tuesday, July 2. 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 registration account, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281, email rec@vaughan.ca or watch this short informational video. 

Summer Camps

Make it a summer to remember for your kids and register them to attend the City’s camps! With more than 80 unique camps to choose from, including 10 brand-new ones, we have a wide array of options to suit everyone with specialties in creative, culinary and performing arts, enrichment, leadership, recreation, sports, outdoor adventures and water adventures. Summer camps begin on Tuesday, July 2, with one- and two-week sessions running until Friday, Aug. 30, and spots are filling up quickly! For more information, visit vaughan.ca/camps.

To learn more about Recreation Services and stay informed about new programs and special promotions, sign up for the Recreation Services eNewsletter and follow the official channels on Facebook and Instagram.

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