Youth with disabilities and their sibling (cousin or close friend) who are 12 yrs + who reside within Elgin/Middlesex, Huron/Perth, Grey/Bruce & Oxford County.
What to Expect
Dive into an afternoon of fun, friendship, and splashing good times at our Teen Pool Party and Movie Matinee! This special event is for TVCC youth clients and their siblings* (12+).
Join us in our therapy pool where everyone can enjoy the water at their own pace. Whether you're a swimming enthusiast or just want to float and relax, there's something for everyone. Our 60 minute swim time will be followed by a movie matinee and popcorn! It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon during March Break!
Through this program, youth will:
- Meet and interact with other TVCC clients and siblings*
- Engage in social time and peer connection
- Have some fun in the pool
Participant Criteria:
- TVCC clients and their siblings* (12+ yrs)
- Able to participate in group activities with minimal support
- Able to get changed in and out of their bathingsuit independently in the changeroom; participants are welcome to have a support person present to assist them
- Comfortable with a group of peers in a pool setting
- Interested in watching a movie with peers
- *"siblings" can be a close friend or cousin!
- For this swim program, youth must be comfortable moving through chest-deep water (1.2m) with or without a floatation device, understand how to be safe in the pool, and be able to respond to instructions from TVCC staff. If this does not describe the youths 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.
This program is offered by TVCC’s Wellness Project and Horizons Youth Services teams.
Registration
Dates: Thursday March 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. (60 min pool session followed by movie & popcorn)
Location: TVCC, 779 Base Line Rd E, London, ON
Cost: None
Register: online at https://TeenSMMMar13.eventbrite.ca
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
For More Information
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.
For more information, please contact Kaliegh Orrange at kaliegh.orrange [at] tvcc.on.ca (kaliegh[dot]orrange[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca)
