This program is designed to provide a calm, low stimulation environment to allow children to become comfortable in the water with the support of a parent/caregiver. This program is unstructured and child led, and facilitated by a Recreation Therapist to support early transitions and comfort in the water.

Whether your child is new to swimming or simply seeking a quieter experience, Quiet Swim provides a supportive, enjoyable way to make water time more comfortable, and offers a chance to build water safety skills in a relaxing setting. Families will also have the opportunity to learn about different flotation devices, as well as next steps for TVCC or community based swimming programs. 

This program would be a great fit for children who are interested in the water, but find the environment of a community pool overwhelming. This program has a focus on transitions and comfort in the water, not on learning to swim.

For this swim program, parents/caregivers MUST accompany their child in the water and pool deck and be within arms reach at all times, even if they are wearing a floatation device.  

Parents/caregivers must be comfortable moving through chest-deep water (1.2m), understand how to be safe in the pool, and be able to respond to the needs of their swimmer. If this does not describe the parent/caregivers comfort in water, please contact tr [at] tvcc.on.ca (tr[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) for alternate pool programs.

If your child is under 2 or over 6 years old but you feel this program would be beneficial for them, please contact Olivia at olivia.langford [at] tvcc.on.ca (olivia[dot]langford[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca).

About the TVCC Therapeutic Pool: 

- The TVCC pool is 61m/24ft long, 12ft wide with a shallow end of 0.79m/2.5ft, sloping to 1.05m/3.5ft; there is a step down to 1.19m/4ft. 
- The pool is 34C/93F. 
- Little Swimmers or a waterproof swim diaper/cover (no diapers!) are required for anyone unable to hold their bladder/bowel.
- There are no food/drinks allowed in the pool area, pool change rooms, or pool washrooms.

Register for one or more sessions.

Dates/Times: Wednesdays; May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025, 9-9:30 a.m. or 10-10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays; June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025, 3-3:30 p.m. and 4-4:30 p.m.

Location: Therapy Pool, TVCC, 779 Base Line Rd E, London, ON

Cost: None  

Register: online at https://QSMay.eventbrite.ca

If you are having trouble registering online, please contact register [at] tvcc.on.ca (register[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) or Carrie at 519-953-5445.

Please contact Olivia Langford olivia.langford [at] tvcc.on.ca (olivia[dot]langford[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) if you have any questions. 

Parking: LHSC parking rates $4/hr and $2/half hour up to the daily max of $12. For accessible or alternate parking please visit https://www.tvcc.on.ca/parking-779-base-line-road-east