'Tis the season for Vaughan’s winter recreation programs!

View the eGuide online

Stay warm and have fun this winter by signing up for recreation programs, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs with the City of Vaughan. Whether you’re looking to keep active, join a sports team or learn a new skill, the City has something for everyone! The Winter Recreation eGuide is now available online – check it out today!  

Registration for winter swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses opens on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 a.m. at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Registration for winter general recreation programs opens on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 7 a.m. at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Programs start on Saturday, Jan. 4. 

Here are some program highlights!

• Family (parent and child): crafting, toddler playtime, making music, Zumba, bootcamp with baby, body reshaping with baby, Pilates with baby, yoga, mindfulness, dance, musical jam sessions, learn to skate, learn to play tennis, archery, badminton, boot camp and multi-sport
• Preschool: drawing, clay modeling, cooking and baking, Disney- and superhero-themed fitness, mindfulness for little leaders, karate, taekwondo, dance (ballet, hip hop and jazz), theatre, STEM, hockey, skating, ball hockey, T-ball, basketball, gymnastics, multi-sport, soccer and Vaughan Playschool winter programs (French, Hebrew, Italian, math, reading and writing, science and more)
• Children: drawing, multi-art, painting, cooking and baking, French, money smart, spelling, speech writing, chess, circuit training, mindfulness, karate, taekwondo, dance (hip hop), ukelele, guitar, piano, theatre, glee club, cartoon computer animation, games and animation programming, robotics, STEM, hockey, skating, archery, ball hockey, baseball, gymnastics, multi-sport, pickleball, squash, tennis, table tennis, soccer and volleyball
• Youth: cooking and baking, money smart, ‘HIGH FIVE’, public speaking, resume building and interview skills, fitness, karate, taekwondo, guitar, computer programming, skating, archery and badminton
• Adult: painting, Zumba, tai chi, HIIT, Queenax, weight and muscle training, Pilates, yoga, ballroom dancing, belly dancing, Bollywood dancing, Latin dancing, line dancing, guitar, theatre, skating, archery, multi-sport (women), racquet sports (badminton, pickleball and squash tennis) and volleyball sports league
• Older Adult: DanceFIT, Zumba, ArthritisFIT, ChairFIT, OsteoFIT, qigong, SeniorFIT, tai chi, muscle conditioning, yoga, chair yoga, Pilates, line dancing and pickleball
• Inclusion: programs for adults with disabilities, such as dancing, adaptive gymnastics, music, arts and crafts, sports, skating, reading, writing and math
• Workshops for all ages: Nutrition workshops, St. Patrick’s Day baking workshop, Valentine’s Day crafts, pottery painting and baking workshop, home safety workshops for kids old enough to stay home alone and more!

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

Swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses

Get ready to dive into the pool! Registration for winter swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses opens at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and courses start on Saturday, Jan. 4 at all Vaughan community centre pools. 

Learn-to-swim programming starts at 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 is aimed at preparing youth for employment as a swim instructor or lifeguard.

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. 

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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