Babies and toddlers with special needs can explore swimming and comfort in the water in a supportive group environment.  

Participants will enjoy water experiences including group songs, games, early swim skills while playing and socializing with peers. Parents/caregivers will learn how to participate in a pool program with their young children.

For this swim program, parents/caregivers MUST accompany their child in the water 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.

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.     

Dates: Tuesdays; April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025

Times: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

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

Cost: None

Register: Online at https://SGApr8.eventbrite.ca
 

For more information or questions about the program, please contact Rachel Ireland, Recreation Therapist, at rachel.ireland [at] tvcc.on.ca (rachel[dot]ireland[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca).

If you are unable to register online, please contact Carrie Connell, Education & Program Coordinator, at register [at] tvcc.on.ca (register[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) or 519-953-5445.