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Program Guide
Summer 2019 www.chatham-kent.ca
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EarlyON Child and Family Centres
All our events are FREE! Please Register: www.chatham-kent.ca/EarlyON or call: 1.866.720.7975
Pop Up Play in the Park!
Explore a space filled with interesting materials to ignite children’s
imaginations. They’ll be free to play, build, manipulate and invent
anything their amazing minds can come up with!
For families with children 0-6 years old. Please register.
PAIN COURT: Sat. June 8, 9:30-12:00 Parc Centennaire/Centennial Park
CHATHAM: Sat. July 20, 9:30-12:00 Behind Skateboard Park, Grand Ave.
WALLACEBURG: Thur. Aug. 1, 9:30-12:00 Steinhoff Park, 155 Mary St.
RIDGETOWN: Sat. Aug. 10, 9:30-12:00 Watson Grove Park, York St.
Wind can be exciting, uplifting and
magical in the eyes of a child.
In celebration of wind, we invite you to
experience it with us through fabric, pinwheels,
kites and so much more!
Please register to join us.
TILBURY: Sat. July 13, 10:00-12:00 St. Joseph C.S. 43 St. Clair St.
CHATHAM: Wed. July 17, 1:30-3:00 Kingston Park, 91 Paxton Dr.
PAIN COURT: Sat. Aug 17, 10:00-12:00 Parc Centennaire/Centennial Park
Forest EarlyON is a unique outdoor program for families with children up to 6 years old.
Spend time together with us in the fresh air, interacting with nature, the forest, and most importantly, each other!
Every Wednesday in July and August, 10:00-11:30 *Please Register
2 Creeks Conservation Area, 21638 1 Kent Road (1 KM north of Wheatley)
www.chatham-kent.ca/EarlyON
BLENHEIM W.J. Baird P.S. 182 King St.
EarlyON child and family centres offer children, parents
and caregivers a friendly environment that fosters positive EarlyON Drop-In
learning with a wide range of quality programs and Tues 9:00-12:00
services to help your child reach their full potential, with: Thur 9:00-12:00 1:30-3:00 Baby Play & Learn 0-12 months
Fri 9:00-12:00
• Programs designed for children up to 6 years old
• Play-based learning experiences that are fun and engaging Baby Weigh-In: 10:00-11:00 on the 1st Thurs. of the Month
• Support from Registered Early Childhood Educators Building Healthy Babies: 1:30-3:30 on the 2nd Tues. of the Month)
• Information or referrals to specialized programs / services Family Night at Wilson’s Conservation Area
Tues July 9, 4:00-7:00 21799 Fargo Rd. *Please Register
EarlyON: Where you and your little ones can learn, Experience the CK Safety Village with us! Play outdoors,
play, laugh, be curious, and make friends! explore nature, and ride the motorized gators!
When you see *Please Register, Please click or call: EarlyON at Rondeau Provincial Park *Please Register
Fri July 19, 2:00-3:30 18050 Rondeau Park Rd., Morpeth
www.chatham-kent.ca/EarlyON / 1.866.720.7975
Today is “Healthy Parks Healthy People Day”! Join us on the
trails and enjoy free entrance all day long!
CHATHAM Queen Elizabeth II P.S. 79 Eugenie St. EarlyON at the Park
Thur Aug 1, 5:00-7:00
*Please Register
Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W.
Let’s head outside and have an amazing time at the splash
EarlyON Drop-In Closed June 29, Aug 3, 31 pad! Play with balls, tunnels & blocks outside!
Tues 9:00-12:00 1:30-3:00 Baby Play & Learn 0-12 months
Healthy Lunches *Please Register
Wed 9:00-12:00
Thur 9:00-12:00 & 1:30-7:30 Tues Aug 6, 10:00-11:30
Fri 9:00-12:00 & Baby Weigh-in 12:30-2:00 Join Sylvia Blay, dietitian, to sample some delicious, healthy
Sat 9:00-12:00 food and leave with new recipes your family will enjoy!
EarlyON Splashes into Summer with CK Rec! EarlyON at Erieau Beach! *Please Register
Thur July 4, 12:30-1:30 *Please Register Tues Aug 13, 2:30-4:00 Erieau Beach Park
Get familiar with your local public pools this summer by Dig! Build! Dump! Fill! Come ready for a super-sand
joining EarlyON for a splashing good time! experience!
Jaycee Pool, 10 Phillip St.
Baby Play & Learn at the Splash Pad *Please Register
Generational Smiles *Please Register
Thur Aug 15, 1:30-3:00 Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W.
Mon July 22, 10:00-12:00 Riverview Gardens, 519 King St. W.
Babies… Let’s head outside and have some fun in the water!
Together, with Riverview Gardens, EarlyON is proud to
We’ll also have tunnel play, bubbles, puppets & more!
unite CK’s newest citizens with our most appreciated
The Centre will be closed for this event.
oldest. Experience the benefits of intergenerational For families with babies up to 12 months old
relationships and the joy they can bring to all!
Tinker Day *Please Register
Please Note:
If we cancel an event due to poor weather,
Thur Aug 1, 4:00-6:00 we’ll email all registrants and post online.
Take time to wonder with us as we tinker with tools and
take-apart items such as old wall clocks, keyboards and so
much more! For families with children 4-6 years old Join us online!
Paint the Town Red! (No registration required)
Thur Aug 15, 1:30-3:30 chatham-kent child @childcareck
Use your imagination and explore a variety of creative
materials. Be inspired and create a unique and original
care and early years
ckchildcare
work of art.
www.chatham-kent.ca/EarlyON
PAIN COURT École secondaire de P.C., 14 rue Notre Dame “Feed Your Mind” Bilingual Camp!
Camp pour “nourrir ton cerveau!”
*Please Register
August 12,13,14,15, 11:30-1:30 / 12,13,14,15 août de 11h30-13h30
École secondaire de Pain Court, 14 rue Notre Dame
ON Y VA: jouez et apprenez en français
Programmation offerte en français! Come together for food, friendship and fun! Prepare
Tues/mar 9:00-12:00 lunch and explore books and activities that support
early literacy, math and nutrition!
Rassemblons-nous pour la nourriture, l’amitié et le
plaisir! Préparons un dîner et explorons des livres
DRESDEN L.K.Composite School 231 St. George St. N. et des activités qui appuient la littératie précoce, les
mathématiques et la nutrition!
EarlyON Drop-In Closed July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2 A 4 day program for adults and children 3-6 yrs old
Mon 9:00-12:00 Un programme de 4 jours pour les adultes et les enfants de 3-6 ans
Baby Weigh-In: 10:00-11:00 on the 2nd Monday of the Month
Parachute Play THAMESVILLE 90 Graham St. N.
Mon July 15, 10:00-11:00am
Let’s head outside and have some fun with the parachute!
EarlyON Drop-In
Teddy Bear Picnic *Please Register Wed 9:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00 New! Summer Hours!
Tues July 23, 10:30-12:00 Jackson Park, Brown St.
Baby Weigh-In
Teddy Bears unite at Jackson Park! We’ll sing songs, listen
to stories and enjoy a healthy snack….Don’t forget to bring 3rd Wed 10:00-11:00 (on the Third Wednesday of the Month)
your teddy bear!! Early Words
Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Learning in the Tub! *Please Register Wed July 3, 1:30-3:00
Special guest Tina, Speech Language Pathologist, will
Thur Aug 8, 10:00-11:00 share information about your child’s speech and language
Discover the joy of bath time learning by interacting with development.
songs, a story and items from around the house (loose Meet Me at the Splash Pad (Centre closed for this event)
parts). For families with babies up to 12 months old
Wed July 17, 1:30-3:30 Ferguson Park, 2 Wallace St.
Let’s head outside and have some fun in the sun & water.
Come and explore Bubbles, Tunnel Play, Puppets & Stories!
RIDGETOWN St. Michael’s C.S. 25 Maple St. Making Snack Time Fun *Please Register
Wed July 24, 1:30-2:30
Join Sylvia Blay, Public Health Dietitian, to make a yummy
EarlyON Drop-In and healthy treat!
Fri 9:00-12:00
Build a Book *Please Register
Baby Weigh-In Wed Aug 7, 10:00-11:00
4th Fri 10:00-11:00 (on the Fourth Friday of the Month) Come create a one-of-a-kind book that you can share over
and over! We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Calling All Builders!
Fri July 12, 9:30-11:30
Hammer, saw, glue and decorate your own creation.
Real tools and all materials supplied.
FREE Early Words screening
Pop Up Play in the Park *Please Register
Sat Aug 10, 9:30-12:00 Watson Grove Park, York St. for children 0-6.
Join us for a special day of Pop Up Play!
See front page for more info. Through Early Words, the speech and language team helps
Healthy Snacks parents, caregivers and professionals learn what they can
Fri Aug 23, 10:00-11:30 do to help children learn to talk, understand and use
Join Public Health Dietitian Sylvia Blay, for great ideas on language. For a schedule and more information,
healthy school snacks.
visit: www.ctc-ck.com or call 519-354-0520 x 225
*For events requiring registration, please click or call: www.chatham-kent.ca/EarlyON ~ 1.866.720.7975
TILBURY St. Joseph C.S. 43 St. Clair St. WALLACEBURG St. Elizabeth C.S. 1350 Bertha St.
EarlyON Drop-In Closed July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2 EarlyON Drop-In
Mon / lundi: 9:00-12:00 ON y va / Bilingual Mondays Tues 5:30-7:30pm
Tues 9:00-12:00 Wed 9:00-12:00, 1:30-3:30 *NEW!!!
Wed 1:30 -5:00 Thur 10:00-11:30 Baby Play & Learn 0-12 months {1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays}
Fri 9:00-12:00 Fri 9:00-12:00
Baby Weigh-In: 10:00-11:00 on the 1st Tues. of the Month Baby Weigh-In: Mondays, 10:00-11:30
Building Healthy Babies: 1:00-3:00 on the 1st Thur. of the Month As Parent & Baby Grow: 10:00-11:30am on the 2nd & 4th Thurs.
Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Learning in the Tub! *Please Register Meet Me at the Splash Pad Running Creek Dr.
Tues July 9, 2:30-3:30 Tues July 9, 2:00-3:30
Discover the joy of bath time learning by interacting with Meet at the Splash Pad where we’ll cool off in the water and
songs, a story and items from around the house (loose have fun with some activities and stories!
parts). For families with babies up to 12 months old
Meet Me under the Reading Tree
Parachute Play in the Park *Please Register Fri July 12, 1:30-3:30 Mitchell’s Bay Waterfront Park
Wed July 10, 6:00-7:00 Tilbury Memorial Park 25 Henderson St. Get out of the sun and pull up a nice spot under the reading
Bring the family and have fun playing parachute games! tree to share a story with a special guest reader!
Story Stroll at North Side Park *Please Register Story Stroll at Crothers Park *Please Register
Wed Aug 7, 6:00-7:00 North Side Park, 149 Queen St. N. Thur July 18, 2:00-3:30 Crothers Park, 60 Mount Pleasant Cres.
Explore nature and navigate a trail while experiencing a Explore nature and navigate a trail while experiencing a
book in an exciting new way! If it’s raining don’t forget your book in an exciting new way! If it’s raining don’t forget your
umbrella and rubber boots! umbrella and rubber boots!
It’s Great to Live Near the Great Lakes! *Please Register
Wed July 24, 6:00-7:30
Bring the family out to explore all things water, fishing &
Journée champêtre *Please Register boating! Rivers and bays and lakes, oh my!!!
Mon Aug 26, 10:00-11:30 Outside play area at EarlyON Tilbury ”CHALK” Family Night Out *Please Register
Water day, what do you say? Journée d’eau let’s go! Thur Aug 8, 6:00-7:30
Please bring a towel, sunscreen, and a change of Let’s go through the story “Chalk”
clothes. S.V.P apportez une serviette, la crème together and have fun with chalk
solaire, et des vêtements de rechange. activities outside…
Ages: Walking up to 6 years old we’ll even make our own chalk!
FREE Public Health Unit Programs in Chatham-Kent
For more info or to register: 519-352-7270 x 2903
One Day at a Time: A support group for pregnant and new moms with anxiety and depression. Please Register
Building Healthy Babies: Join us for fun, relaxed discussions about having a healthy pregnancy, baby and family with a PHN and
registered dietitian. Snacks and grocery cards are offered. Locations: Chatham: YMCA, 101 Courthouse Lane (Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30); Low
German: MCC 530 Victoria Ave. Chatham (2nd & 4th Thurs. 9:30-11:30am); Wallaceburg: Knox Presbyterian Church, 251 Duncan St.
(1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30). Also, see EarlyON locations and times.
Baby Weigh-In: A nurse will weigh your baby and answer your questions about growth and development. Bothwell Baptist Church, 280
Peter St. N., 2nd Wednesday of the month (10-11am); Wheatley Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library, 35 Talbot Rd. W., 3rd Wednesday
of the month (10-11am). Also, see EarlyON locations and times.
Prenatal and Breastfeeding Class: Monthly series of 6 classes. Info on nutrition, lifestyle, labour, birth, postpartum adjustment,
feeding, infant care and understanding your baby's cues. Classes offered in Chatham, Wallaceburg, and online. Please Register
Breastfeeding Support: Helping you meet your goals. Breastfeeding class, support, one-on-one consults, community group info.
Sport & Recreation Listing
Have your organization included in our free listing for local sports, recreation, camps, and other activities in Chatham-Kent.
Email your contact information to CKrecprograms@chatham-kent.ca to have your organization listed.
CAMP PROGRAMS Chatham Ballhawks Snow’s Academy of Martial Arts
( 519-354-7430 ( 519-809-7669
Adullam Camp Ministries : www.chathamballhawksvbc.com : www.snowskarate.ca
( 226-799-9813
Chatham Basketball Camp Soccer Dogs 3 on 3 Tournament
: www.adullam.ca
( 519-784-7678 ( 519-676-4299
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chatham-Kent : www.chathamsummercamps.com Southside Athletic Centre
( 519-351-1582
Chatham Fitness Camp ( 519-354-3231
: www.bigbrothersbigsistersofchatham-kent.com
( 519-784-7678 : Sun’s Taekwondo School
Blenheim Youth Centre : www.chathamsummercamps.com
( 519-676-0207 ( 519-351-1186
Chatham Granite Curling Club : www.sunstaekwondo.com
: www.blenheimyouthcentre.ca
( 519-352-4324 UK Soccer
Chatham-Kent 4-H Association : chathamgraniteclub.com
( 519-352-2950 : www.uksoccer.ca
Chatham Gymnastics Centre Volleyball Kent
: www.4-hontario.ca
( 519-354-9722 ( 519-352-5900
CKRecreation : www.chathamgymnastics.com
( 519-360-1998 : www.volleyballkent.org
Chatham Minor Baseball Association Wendys’s Spring Basketball Clinic
: www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation
( 519-354-8021 ( 519-351-6378
CK Special Populations : www.chathamminorbaseball.com
( 519-360-1998 : www.wendysbbclinic.com
Chatham Pool Sharks Wheatley Soccer
: www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation
: www.chathamypoolsharks.com
Chatham Cultural Centre : www.leaguelineup.com/wheatleysoccer
Chatham Ringette
( 519-354-8338 Wolfe Creek BMX Racing
( 519-354-1053
: www.chatham-kent.ca/CulturalCentre : www.wolfecreekbmx.com
: www.chathamringette.com
Emmanuel Baptist Church Chatham Soccer Academy Youth Bowling
( 519-351-2112 ( 519-352-2640 (5-pin bowling)
( 519-351-0319
: www.ebcc.ca ( 519-351-3482 (10-pin bowling)
: www.chathamyouthsoccer.net
Gregory Drive Alliance Church : www.chathambowlerama.com
Chatham Youth Soccer Association
( 519-352-4580 : www.chathamyouthsoccer.net
Zanshin Dojo Karate Club
: www.gregorydrive.com ( 519-437-8639
CK Spikeball : www.zanshindojo.ca
Kenesserie Camp : Facebook - @ckspikeball
( 519-674-2497
: www.kenesserie.com Cobra’s Taekwondo Training Centre
( 519-365-2790
Learning Disabilities Association of : chathamtaekwondo.com ART & DANCE
Chatham-Kent
Dresden Lawn Bowling Club Alexandria’s Dance Studio
( 519-352-2024
: www.ldchatham-kent.org : dresdenlawnbowls.wix.com/dresdenlawnbowls ( 519-365-2539
St. Vincent de Paul Dynasty Martial Arts : www.dancewithalex.wordpress.com
( 519-354-1885 ( 1-877-380-5425 All That Jazz Dance Co.
: www.campvincent.com : www.dynastymartialarts.ca ( 519-351-5299
U-Turn Ministries Erieau Yacht Club : www.allthatjazzdanceco.net
( 519-627-6414 ( 519-676-0644 Cornell School of Irish Dance
: www.erieauyachtclub.com ( 519-355-1652
Wallaceburg Museum
Focus Chatham Indoor Soccer Clinic : www.irishdancing.ca
( 519-627-8962
: www.kent.net/wallaceburg-museum ( 519-354-3316 Dance with Melinda Holmes
: Facebook - Focus Chatham Indoor Soccer ( 519-674-0336
W.I.S.H. Centre Clinic
( 519-354-5248 Erin’s Dance Club
Golden Acres Curling Club Blenheim ( 519-355-1456 (Chatham)
YMCA ( 519-676-6572 ( 519-676-0097 (Blenheim)
( 519-360-9622 : www.blenheimcurling.com
: www.ymcaswo.ca Evangel Community Church
Kent County Girls Hockey Association ( 519-351-3396
: www.kentcountygirlshockey.ca
Pure Dance Academy
SPORT & FITNESS Kent Havoc Rugby Football Club ( 519-352-5000
( 519-437-8598 : www.pureacademy.ca
Armstrong Academy of Martial Arts : www.havocrugby.com
( 519-350-8774 Take A Bow Productions
Maple City Badminton Club ( 519-354-8338
: www.martialartsck.com
( 519-436-1493 : www.takeabowproductions.com
Blenheim Golden Acres Shuffle Club
Maple City Squash Club
( 519-676-3989
( 519-809-4056
Blenheim Kent Golden Eagles Gymnastics HORSE & FARM
MC Hoops Basketball Camp
Club ( 519-351-2004
( 519-676-4449
Great Lakes Stables
: www.mchoops.com ( 519-365-1856
: www.blenheimgoldeneagles.com
Ridgtown Figure Skating Club : greatlakesstables.weebly.com
Breast Buddies Dragon Boat : Facebook Public Group T.J. Stables
: www.thebreastbuddies.com
Rondeau Yacht Club ( 519-354-7517
Chatham Ball Hockey League ( 519-674-3830 : tjstables.ca
( 519-351-0364 : www.rondeauyachtclub.ca
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PLAN YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER!
NEW
IS SUM M E R!
Active Camps 10 TH
Creative Camps 12
playpod POWERED BY
We’re launching a new way
to play across CK!
Leadership Camps 14
FRE E Fridays
pm
FAMILY ACTIVITIES 6:00pm - 8:00
und ays
COMING TO A Saturdays & S
PARK NEAR YOU! 11:00am - 3:00
pm
Special Populations Camps 15
July 5 - 7 July 19 - 21 August 2 - 4 August 16 - 18
July 12 - 14 July 26 - 28 August 9 - 11 August 23 - 25
Merlin Tilbury Wheatley Bothwell
Kinsmen Park Memorial Park Wheatley Area Memorial Park
Complex
Thamesville Dresden Mitchell’s Bay
Ferguson Park Kinsmen Park Wallaceburg Memorial Park
Crother’s Park
Ridgetown Erieau Pain Court
Public Swimming 16 Kiwanis Park Laverne Kelly Blenheim Centennial Park
Memorial Park Memorial Park
No registration required. Children of all ages welcome.
Bring your family to your community park for FREE outdoor activities!
Facebook Twitter
@CKRecreation @CKRec
Swimming Lessons 18 More info online at www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation.
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Registration starts April 15, 2019
Registration starts April 15, 2019
How to Register Helpful Hints
Online Camp Cancellations & Refunds
All camp programs must have a minimum of six (6)
Register online anytime at participants enrolled to operate. In the event a camp
www.chatham-kent.ca/recconnect program is cancelled, parents/guardians will be notified by
Pay by MasterCard, VISA, or account credit. telephone on the Friday prior to the commencement of the
Please note, not all programs are available for program.
online registration. If a camp program is cancelled, there are two options:
1. Transfer your child to another program for that week or a
In Person subsequent week.
Visit your local Municipal Centre to 2. Receive a full refund.
register in-person.
Aquatics Cancellations & Refunds
Pay by cash, credit card, debit, or cheque.
All aquatic programs have a minimum requirement of two (2)
participants to operate. In the event of insufficient
By Phone registrations, patrons will be notified. The first lesson will run
as scheduled, at which time patrons may choose one of
Call 519.360.1998 or your local municipal Centre. three options:
The Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool is also 1. Receive a full refund
available evenings and weekends at
2. Transfer registration to another session or location
519.676.4544.
(space permitting)
3. Transfer to a private lesson (additional fees apply)
Camp Reminders Refund Policy
Waivers and Forms Find our full refund policy online at www.chatham-kent.ca/
Each child must have a completed Participant recreation under our Registration Info page.
Information Form on the first day.
Missed Classes
Sunscreen Classes missed by participants due to illness, vacation, or
Please apply sunscreen to your child prior to camp, other special events will not be refunded or rescheduled.
and pack a bottle of sunscreen. Staff will remind
your child to re-apply on a regular basis.
Waitlists Work!
Have you ever tried to register for a program that had no
Water Activities spaces available? Adding your name to a waitlist allows us
Some camps include time in the pool or at the to create new programs when possible and notify you when
splash pad. Please send a bathing suit and towel. spaces become available.
Dress for the Weather Pool Closure Policy
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for play and In the event of a pool fouling or cloudy water, the pool will be
outdoor activities. closed until resolved. If a pool is closed, swimming lessons
will continue on deck. No compensation given.
Dress for the Mess
The Art-Tastic camps can get a little messy! Wear
Financial Assistance
clothing that can handle the occasional spill. Financial assistance for CKRecreation programs is available
to those who qualify. Call 519.360.1998 for more information.
Lunch and Snacks
Be sure to send a nutritious snack and lunch with
Oops!
your child. Also send a water bottle clearly labeled While we have made every effort to provide you with the
with your child’s name. information as accurate as possible, sometimes errors do
occur. Schedules and fees may need to be adjusted. We
apologize for any inconvenience.
www.chatham-kent.ca/summercamps
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Friday, July 5 Friday, August 2
Kingston Park, Chatham Wheatley Area Park
Friday, July 12 Friday, August 9
Ferguson Park, Thamesville Wallaceburg
Friday, July 19 Friday, August 16
Memorial Park, Tilbury Wilson’s Conservation Area
Friday, July 26 Friday, August 23
Kinsmen Park, Dresden Kingston Park, Chatham
IE S S TA R T AT D U S K
MOV ovie!
s b efore the m
PLUS!
Free family activit ie
7:00pm-8:30pm
519.360.1998 • www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation @CKRecreation @CKRec
Active Camps
KIDVENTURE Day Camps STAY-N-PLAY Centres
Action-packed day camps for kids on the Classic summer fun! Active games, outdoor
move, featuring weekly field trips, daily
swimming and options for extended hours.
$
127
per week
adventures and plenty of splashing at the
local splash pad.
$
61
per week
Ages: 4-12 years Ages: 4-12 years
Locations: Locations:
Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool • Chatham Erickson Bothwell Scout Hut • Chatham Kingston Park • Dresden
Arena • Ridgetown Youth Centre • Wallaceburg TBD Kinsmen Park • Thamesville Brunner Centre • Tilbury TBD
• Wheatley Arena
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Weekly Field Trip Daily Swimming
Note: No camp on Monday, July 1 (Canada Day). Prorated fees $101.60 (KIDventure) and $48.80 (Stay-N-Play).
Daily Schedule Extended Hours Family Discount
8:15-8:30am Check-in KIDventure Day Camps only. Families registering more than one
8:30-12:00pm Camp activities Fee: $25 per week per child child in camp programs are eligible for
Early Drop-Off: a $5.00 family discount per additional
12:00-12:30pm Lunch child per family.
8:00am - 8:30am
12:30-4:30pm Camp activities Late Pick-Up: Not available for online registrations.
4:00-4:30pm Check-out Stay-N-Play 5:00pm - 5:30pm Discount can only be applied to
registrations made by telephone or in
4:30-5:00pm Check-out KIDventure
person.
Add Swimming Lessons
Complete your summer adventures with swimming
lessons for your child. Camps near municipal pools
have the option to register for swimming lessons.
Our staff will ensure your child safely attends the
swimming lesson.
See page 19 for more information about camp
swimming lessons.
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CK DEEP SEA TO
G E
VOYA
THE
Week Space Missions KIDventure Trip
1 Dive Into Summer Start your summer with a splash! Jump into summer with a week Greenview Aviaries
July 2-5 filled with fun and excitement with the CK Rec team! Can you take
the plunge?
2 Holy Mackerel! Don’t worry campers, we’re surprised too with how much fun a Storybook Gardens
July 8-12 week at camp really is! We will ride the current to a full week of
endless games and crafts.
3 Submarine Quest Ahoy explorers, welcome aboard the CK Sub! Join us as we Adventure Bay
July 15-19 explore all the activities summer camp has to offer. Let us steer you
in the direction of summer fun with a week of games, crafts, and
adventure.
4 Journey to Atlantis Join the journey as we dive to the deepest depths searching Movie Theatre
July 22-26 through ocean caves to reach Atlantis. Join our exploration Rec
team for a week of camp adventures. You won’t want to miss out on
all the fun that this secret world has to offer.
5 Just Keep Swimming This week we will just keep swimming, swimming, swimming Clovermead
July 29-Aug 2 through a jam-packed week of fun. The CK Rec team will help us Adventure Farm
find new friends and adventure along the way.
6 Surf’s Up Hop on the waves of FUN as we splash through a week of camp Adventure Bay
August 5-9 excitement. Hang loose and have fun with your fellow campers
during a week of thrilling games and crafts.
7 Shark Attack Take a bite out of summer and join all of the camp fun this week Kustermans
August 12-16 while we partake in some CK Rec summer activities. Be the coolest
shark in the tank while playing and having fun at camp.
8 Washed Ashore Do you feel like you were just getting your feet wet with camp? CKRec Carnival
August 19-23 Don’t worry, there’s one week left and it’s sure to be one to
remember!
REGISTER
TODAY! Online
chatham-kent.ca/summercamps
In-Person
At your local
municipal centre
By Phone
Call 519.360.1998 or
your local municipal centre
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Registration starts April 15, 2019Creative Camps
ART-TASTIC Camps
Imagine, Create, Inspire! Indulge your inner artist and let your imagination run wild
this summer. The fun is endless and you are sure to get a little messy.
Ages: 6-12 years Location: Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre
$
127
per week
Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00pm Weekly Field Trip Daily Swimming
Week Themes Field Trip
1 Art Stars! Call in the glitterati for this art camp! Take the art star challenge this Greenview
July 2-5 week and have tons of fun making art like famous pop artists! So cool Aviaries
glam selfies, balloon dog paintings in shiny paint. Flaunt that talent with
No camp July 1.
glitter covered Hirst style crystal skulls in clay!
Prorated fee: $101.60
3 Razzle Dazzle We’re up for some pattern play this week. Twirl up some giant painted Adventure Bay
July 15-19 pin wheels, roll and pinch some clay pots. Get some razzle going with a
dazzle camouflage painting, star weave, and rock the block with fabric
printing.
5 Art Beat! Summer’s in full swing! The art beat crew is turning up the volume this Clovermead
All Mixed Up! week! Mixing a little musical theme into our artworks and putting on Adventure Farm
a show - making musical clay rain sticks, pop posters, rock and roll
July 29-Aug 2 paintings and rock-star T’s.
7 Colour Your World We’re stoked for this colourful art camp! Mix up some Pink Flamingo, Kustermans
Art Challange some Wild Blue Yonder, a dab of Electric Lime! Play visual games with
Op art and pop art, experimenting with line, pattern, and colour. From
August 12-16 rainbow clay pouches to swipe paintings, we’re your colour headquarters.
Daily Swimming Weekly Field Trip Daily Schedule
Creative Camps feature daily Creative Camps also feature 8:15-8:30am Check-in
swimming at Chatham Orville Field Trip Wednesday, a 8:30-12:00pm Camp activities
Wright Pool. Please pack a weekly adventure to theme 12:00-12:30pm Lunch
bathing suit and towel parks.
12:30-4:30pm Camp activities
everyday.
4:30-5:00pm Check-out
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Discover, Explore, Play! Roll up your sleeves and launch your adventure packed
summer at the CK Museum. Who knows what our next discovery will be?
Ages: 6-12 years Location: Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre
$
127
per week
Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00pm Weekly Field Trip Daily Swimming
Week Themes Field Trip
2 Adventure Camp Are you ready for an adventure? Get your hiking bags ready, pop Storybook
July 8-12 up a tent, and look to the stars. Along the way, we will learn some Gardens
fascinating nature facts, sing silly songs, perform skits, and take turns
telling stories around our ‘campfire’.
4 Fantastic Beasts and Whether you are a wizard or not, discover fantastic creatures that live Movie Theatre
Where To Find Them all around the world. Explore how animals adapt, and use super-weird
survival skills like camouflage. Discover how animals we see today are
July 22-26 similar to legendary mythical beasts. At the end of the week, you will
be able to bring a fantastic beast creation home!
6 Messy Museum In the words of Ms. Frizzle, “Take chances, make mistakes, and get Adventure Bay
August 5-9 messy!” Like legendary people before us, we’ll get our hands dirty,
create messes, discover how things work, and challenge ourselves as
we launch, drop, float, sink, and experiment throughout the week.
8 Myths, Fantasy, and Discover the magical world of myths, fantasies, and legends from all CKRec Carnival
Legends over the world. We will use our wildest imagination to embrace the
world of magic, dragons, fairies, heroes and heroines.
August 19-23
Family Discount
Families registering more than
REGISTER Online
www.chatham-kent.ca/summercamps
one child can receive a $5.00
family discount per additional TODAY! In-Person
At Chatham Cultural Centre or municipal centre.
child per family.
Note: Not available online. By Phone
Call 519.360.1998 or your local municipal centre.
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Registration starts April 15, 2019Leadership Camps
Trailblazers Camp
July 29 - August 9 20 16
Camp Leader-In-Training
Trailblazers combines the fun of day camp with the
development of leadership skills to provide a strong
foundation for moving into a future position of camp leader
with CKRecreation.
What will you do?
• One week of leadership and team-building activities
• One week of on-site summer day camp programming
What do you receive?
• Red Cross Standard First Aid Trailblazers Camp Details
• HIGH FIVE Certification
• Hands-on leadership skills working with children Fee: $246.00
• Knowledge that prepares you for future CKRec camp Ages: 13-15 years
leader position Hours: 9:00-5:00pm
• Portion of hours toward high school community service Location: Chatham, William Erickson Arena
• Resume-building skills such as teamwork, communica-
tion and conflict resolution
• Experience developing activities for children
Typical Path to Day Camp Leader
Course #1 Course #2 Experience
Red Cross HIGH FIVE Find camp-related
CKREC CKREC
Standard First Aid Certification work experience
Camp Leader Team Leader
PLEASE NOTE:
TRAILBLAZERS path to CKREC Camp Leader The Trailblazers course requires
a police clearance, which can
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Jumpstart the courses and experience you need in only 2 weeks! take up to 4 weeks to process.
Red Cross
Babysitting Camp
July 15 - July 19
Do you want to be the most popular babysitter on the block?
This jam-packed week is full of fun activities that will prepare
you to be a great babysitter! By the end of the week you’ll be
a Red Cross certified babysitter. Plus, you’ll have a blast
swimming and playing games!
Fee: $144.00
Ages: 11-15 years
Hours: 9:00-5:00pm
Location: Chatham, William Erickson Arena
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Populations
Camps
Special Populations programs offer activities for
individuals with a physical, intellectual, or cognitive
disability.
Drama Camp
Wild Water Adventure Are you an aspiring actor/actress that loves the spotlight?
Get ready! It’s time for the ultimate, fun-filled, action-packed, This camp is for you! Brush up on your acting skills, meet
very hip, wet ‘n wild adventure camp! We are looking forward new friends, and perform! You will be working toward a play
to a hot, sunny summer as we tackle the water. Be prepared that will be open for friends and family to come and watch
to hit the waterslide at Adventure Bay, play mini golf, and you sparkle!
tour many attractions.
Days Dates Fee Code
Days Dates Fee Code
Mon - Fri Jul 29 - Aug 2 $158.00 222774
Mon - Fri July 1 - July 5 $158.00 222770
Horse Camp
Standup Paddleboarding Camp This is the perfect camp for youth who love horses and the
Get ready, it’s time for the ultimate, fun-filled, action-packed, great outdoors. Learn and experience what it takes to care
camp. We will learn paddleboading out at Rondeau! We are for a horse.
looking forward to a hot, sunny summer, as we tackle the
Days Dates Fee Code
water. So, come and join our experienced, hilarious staff for
unbelievable hours of laughs and fun. Tue - Fri Aug 6 - Aug 9 $158.00 222778
Days Dates Fee Code
Mon - Fri July 8 - July 12 $158.00 222772 5 Days of Wonder
Mon - Fri July 15 - July 19 $158.00 222777 Jump into a Week of Five Days of Wonder and explore five
energetic days of summer fun. It will bring out the WOW in
Mon - Fri July 22 - July 26 $158.00 222779 you.
Days Dates Fee Code
Sailing Camp Mon - Fri Aug 12 - Aug 16 $158.00 222776
Sailing is for everyone! Come feel the brisk winds out at
Rondeau Bay. The boats are safe, fun and easy to sail. This
program will teach you the basics of sailing. Art In The Park Camp
Days Dates Fee Code Draw, paint, explore in clay, fiber, recycled materials, paper
mache and more. Individuals will grow and bloom through
Mon - Fri July 8 - July 12 $158.00 222771 problem solving, strengthening their skills and developing
Mon - Fri July 15 - July 19 $158.00 222773 their own visual identity. Art Camp will tap into the heart of
your son’s or daughter’s innate creativity and build skills that
Mon - Fri July 22 - July 26 $158.00 222775
will last a lifetime!
Sports Zone Camp Days Dates Fee Code
Each day will be fun-filled with different sports. This action- Mon - Fri Aug 19 - Aug 23 $94.00 222783
packed camp will teach the basic skills in a fun non-
competitive atmosphere. Campers will be challenged in a Operation Fun Zone
series of drills, fun games, and exercises. Some of the Enjoy amazing times while hanging out with friends,
sports will include pickleball, soccer, and basketball. participating in games, trips and swimming. This week
Location: Chatham Memorial Arena adventures will take us to Rodney and Aylmer.
Days Dates Fee Code Days Dates Fee Code
Mon - Fri Jul 29 - Aug 2 $94.00 222782 Mon - Fri Aug 19 - Aug 23 $94.00 222781
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Registration starts April 15, 2019Aquatics
Public Swimming
Important Dates July 1
Canada Day
Opening Dates August 5
Civic Holiday
Closing Dates
Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool 1:30-4:00pm Summer Schedule Aug 25 - Sep 2
Open
66 Regent St., Blenheim Only Starts June 30 (Maintenance)
Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool 1:30-4:00pm Summer Schedule June 25 - 27
Open
Lorne & Wall St., Wallaceburg Only Starts June 30 (Maintenance)
Chatham Jaycee Pool Closed July 2 Open Aug 24
10 Phillip St., Chatham @ 4:00pm
Chatham Walter Hawkins Closed July 2 Open Aug 24
341 Delware Ext., Chatham @ 4:00pm
Chatham Orville Wright Closed July 2 Open
Aug 23
178 King St. E., Chatham @ 8:00pm
Dresden Kinsmen Pool Closed July 2 Open Aug 23
760 Tecumseh St., Dresden @ 8:00pm
Ridgetown Howard Community Pool Closed July 2 Open Aug 23
5 George St., Ridgetown @ 8:00pm
Thamesville Community Pool Closed July 2 Open Aug 24
32 Wallace St., Thamesville @ 4:00pm
Tilbury Centennial Pool Closed July 2 Open Aug 24
24 Stewart St., Tilbury @ 4:00pm
Admission Fees and Passes
Outdoor Indoor
ADMISSION STANDARDS
Youth Drop-In $1.50 $3.50 Children Under 10 Years of Age
Adult Drop-In $3.25 $4.50
Family Drop-In $7.00 $9.50 = =
Youth Swim Pass (20 swims) $24.00 $56.00 Tested
1 adult for every 1 adult for every 8 children swimmers
Adult Swim Pass (20 swims) $52.00 $72.00 4 children
permitted to
with lifejackets
enter alone
Aquafit (Drop-In rate) $5.75 $5.75
Children Under 6
Admitted Only With Parent or Guardian
Stay Connected
Facebook Twitter
@CKRecreation @CKRec Maximum 2 children per guardian (no exceptions)
without lifejackets or 4 children with lifejackets
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FREE Summer Swimming
CANADA DAY CIVIC HOLIDAY
FREE SWIM FREE SWIM
Monday, July 1, 2019 Monday, August 5, 2019
Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool All Pools
Blenheim, Dresden, Chatham (all 3), Ridgetown,
Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool Thamesville, Tilbury, Wallaceburg
1:30 - 4:00pm 1:30 - 4:00pm
Pool closed for regular schedule. Canada Day hours only. Pools open with regular schedule.
FREE Weekend Swim Schedules
POOL DAY TIME DATES
Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm July 6 - August 24
Chatham Walter Hawkins Pool Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm July 6 - August 24
Chatham Orville Wright Pool Sundays 1:30-4:00pm July 7 - August 18
Chatham Jaycee Pool Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm July 6 - August 24
Dresden Pool Sundays 1:30-4:00pm July 7 - August 18
Ridgetown Pool Sundays 1:30-4:00pm July 7 - August 18
Thamesville Pool Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm July 6 - August 24
Tilbury Pool Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm July 6 - August 24
Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool Fridays 6:30-8:00pm July 5 - August 25
Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm
Sundays 1:30-4:00pm
THANK YOU A special thank you to our sponsors! Through your generous donations,
more FREE sponsored swims will be available this summer to encourage our
TO OUR community to be active, healthy, and enjoy the outdoors.
Pick up a the free sponsored swim schedule at your local
SPONSORS pool or view it online at www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation
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Registration starts April 15, 2019Lesson Schedules
Swimming Lessons
H2O Lessons @
Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool
H2O lessons are great for children who would benefit from
small group lessons. Participants receive more one-on-one
attention with the smaller class size.
• One (1) lesson per day (Monday - Friday) for 1 week
• Maximum two (2) participants per lesson
• Lesson schedule on page 18.
Call 519.627.1606 for more information.
Private Lessons
1 Choose your swim lesson: Private lessons are great for swimmers who need to focus
on a specific skill, improve swim ability, or to complete a
Group Lessons level.
• One (1) lesson per day (Monday-Friday) for 2 weeks
Locations:
• Group lessons can have 4-10 participants per
instructor depending on the level
Blenheim, Chatham Walter Hawkins, Dresden,
Ridgetown, Tilbury, Thamesville, Wallaceburg
Private Lessons Options may be available for group lessons. Please call
• One (1) lesson per day (Monday-Friday) for 1 week 519.676.4544 for more information.
• One-on-one instruction
• Ideal for swimmers to focus on a specific skill or Drop-In Lessons @
who need an extra lesson to complete a level Chatham Orville Wright Pool
Sponsored drop-in swimming lessons are available at the
2 Choose your dates: Chatham Orville Wright Pool.
• Session 1: July 2 - July 12 (pro-rated 9 lessons) Monday / Wednesday / Friday
• Session 2: July 15 - July 26 4:00-5:00pm
• Session 3: July 29 - August 9 Free assessments are available to help determine which
• Session 4: August 12 - August 23 level best suits your child’s needs.
Talk to our pool staff for more information.
3 Register: Lesson Fees
Choose one of 2 ways to register:
LEVEL OUTDOOR INDOOR
1. Call Blenheim pool at 519.676.4544. To avoid long
distance charges, call 519.360.1998 and ask to be Swim Preschool (30 minutes) $47.40 $74.81
transferred to the Blenheim pool.
Swim Kids 1-4 (30 minutes) $47.40 $74.81
2. Online at www.chatham-kent.ca/recconnect
Swim Kids 5-10 (45 minutes) $59.52 $88.22
Lesson schedules are available on page 18. Please
note that not all swimming lessons are available online. Private Lessons (5 classes) $71.65 $106.10
Outdoor lessons are offered at a reduced rate as weather
WAITLISTS WORK! conditions can not be predicted and cancellations may
Are you trying to register for a swim lesson that has no occur.
spaces available? Add your name to a waitlist and we Note: If you do not see the lesson you need, call
will determine if additional times can be arranged. 519.676.4544 for assistance.
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Chatham
Lesson Walter Hawkins Ridgetown Tilbury Wallaceburg
Red Cross Swim Preschool - Ages 3 - 5 Years
Sea Otter 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:00am-11:30am
Salamander 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 9:30am-10:00am
12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm
Sunfish 10:30am-11:00am 11:30am-12:00pm
(Session 1 & 3) (Session 1 & 3)
12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm
Crocodile 11:00am-11:30am 10:30am-11:00am
(Session 2 & 4) (Session 2 & 4)
Red Cross Swim Kids - Ages 6 - 12 Years
Swim Kids 1 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm
Swim Kids 2 10:30am-11:00am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 10:00am-10:30am
Swim Kids 3 11:00am-11:30am 11:00am-11:30am 10:30am-11:00am 10:30am-11:00am
Swim Kids 4 10:00am-10:30am 10:00am-10:30am 12:00pm-12:30pm 9:30am-10:00am
10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am
Swim Kids 5 9:30am-10:15am Swim Kids 5/6
(Session 1 & 3) (Session 1 & 3)
Combined
10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am 11:00am-11:30am
Swim Kids 6 10:15-11:00am
(Session 2 & 4) (Session 2 & 4)
Swim Kids 7/8 10:45am-11:30am 10:45am-11:30am
11:00am-11:45am 10:00am-10:30am
Combined (Session 1 & 3) (Session 1 & 3)
Swim Kids 9/10 10:45am-11:30am 10:45am-11:30am
11:45am-12:30pm -
Combined (Session 2 & 4) (Session 2 & 4)
Note: A limited number of private lessons are available at Chatham Walter Hawkins, Ridgetown, and Tilbury.
National Drowning Prevention Week
July 21-27, 2019
Drop by your local pool during National Drowning Prevention Week for
fun activities, games, and prizes.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more information and schedules.
@CKRecreation @CKRec www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation
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Registration starts April 15, 2019Aquatics Programs
FUNdamentals of Competitive Swimming Aquafit
Looking to prepare for swim team, or see if you’re ready for
competitive swimming? You’ll learn skills such as starts, A fun, upbeat class that challenges you and provides a
turns, underwater swimming, effective breathing, all while complete full-body workout in a low-impact activity.
playing games to increase endurance and having fun! Outdoor Pools
Dresden Pool Registration required.
Day Dates Time Fee Please register for all Aquafit classes at the Blenheim pool
or your local municipal centre. A minimum number of
Tue/Thu July 2 - Aug 22 4:00-4:30pm $75.84 participants are required to run the Aquafit program.
Ridgetown Pool How to Register
Day Dates Time Fee To register, visit your local Municipal centre, Blenheim or
Wallaceburg pool, or call 519.360.1998.
Tue/Thu July 2 - Aug 22 5:00-5:30pm $75.84
Tilbury Pool
Day
Tue/Thu
Dates
July 2 - Aug 22
Time
5:00-5:30pm
Fee
$75.84
Swim Team
July 2 - August 23, 2019
Power Swimming / Stroke Improvement Anyone can try swim team! It’s a fun,
Are you thinking of being a lifeguard, or becoming part of a non-competitive program that encourages
swim team? You’ll improve stroke mechanics, and maximize
efficiency and endurance. Focus on 4 strokes to lead to personal bests.
competitive swimming, including front crawl, back crawl, and Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 25m of
breast stroke, as well as an introduction to butterfly. each of the following: front crawl, back crawl,
Pre-requisite: Must be able to swim 25m each of front and breast stroke.
crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke.
Dresden Pool Dresden Pool
Day Dates Time Fee Monday - Friday
Mon/Wed/Fri July 3 - Aug 23 4:00-4:45pm $142.84
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $87.70
Ridgetown Pool
Day Dates Time Fee Tilbury Pool
Mon/Wed/Fri July 3 - Aug 23 4:45-5:30pm $142.84 Monday - Friday
8:30am - 9:30am or 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Thamesville Pool Fee: $87.70
Day Dates Time Fee
Swim Meet: July 13
Mon/Wed/Fri July 3 - Aug 23 4:00-4:45pm $142.84
Open Swims during Swim Meets
Tilbury Pool On days when swim meets are scheduled, the
Day Dates Time Fee Open Swim will move to 4:30pm-6:00pm.
Mon/Wed/Fri July 3 - Aug 23 4:45-5:30pm $142.84
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2019 Summer Program Guide | 519.360.1998 | www.chatham-kent.ca/recreationAquatics Leadership
BECOME A SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Course Length: 46-55hrs Fee: $368.81
Pre-requisite: Age 15+, Bronze Cross, recommended
swimming ability of Red Cross Swim Kids 10 or equivalent
Step 1: Be Taught!
Ensure your swimming strokes are at the Red Cross Swim
Kids 10 standard. Focus on improving mechanics, technique
and maximizing efficiency. Candidates will also review water
safety skills and instructor emergency response skills.
Option #1: Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool
BECOME A LIFEGUARD • Mondays • 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Sept 9, 16, 23
Option #2: Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool
Bronze Medallion • Thursdays • 4:00pm-5:00pm
Course Length: 20hrs Fee: $136.00 • Sept 5, 12, 19
Dates: Tue/Thu, July 9, 11, 16, 18 Option #3:
Time: 7:00am-1:00pm • Sign up both for an additional $43.36
Location: Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool
Exam: Fri, July 19 • 9:00am-12:00pm
Step 2: Be Evaluated!
Attend this information session to have your questions an-
Pre-requisite: Age 13+, Recommended to have swimming
swered and participate in the Skills Evaluation.
ability of Red Cross Swim Kids 10 or equivalent
Date: Monday, September 30
Standard First Aid and CPR “C” Location: Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool
Course Length: 16hrs Fee: $127.70 Skills Evaluation (Parents are welcome)
Dates: Sat/Sun, July 13-14 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm • 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Wallaceburg Municipal Centre Parent Information Session
Parent or guardian MUST attend this session.
Bronze Cross • 6:00pm-7:00pm
Course Length: 20hrs Fee: $130.30 Step 3: Be Educated!
Dates: Mon-Fri, August 12-16 Complete the online learning and mandatory Q & A session.
Times: Mon/Wed/Fri - 9:00am-1:00pm Dates: September 30 - October 12
Tue/Thu - 8:00am-1:00pm
Location: Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool Step 4: Become Experienced!
Exam: Sat, August 17 • 10:00am-1:00pm Participate in the Practical Teaching Experience. To be set
Pre-requisites: Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid or up with WSP or GRRP supervisor before October 12.
Standard First Aid Dates: Starts October 12
National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Step 5: Be Trained!
Course Length: 40hrs Fee: $409.11 Class Room and Pool sessions.
In-Class - Park Avenue Business Centre, Chatham
Dates: Sat, August 24-Wed, August 28 • November 19, 21, 28
Times: 8:00am-4:30pm • 5:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool
In-Pool - Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool
Exam: Thurs, August 29 • 8:00-12:00pm
• Saturday, November 23 • 8:00am-5:30pm
Pre-requisites: Age 16+, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid
• Sunday, November 24 • 8:00am-1:00pm
You are now certified for one year!
You can re-certify after one year OR complete an additional
Note: HST included where applicable. three online modules for an extra year of certification.
Please call the Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool for more details.
For current job opportunities, visit us online at www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation.
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Registration starts April 15, 2019Pool Schedules
Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Endurance Lane Endurance Lane Endurance Lane
6:00-7:00am 6:00-7:00am 6:00-7:00am
Aquafit Aquafit Aquafit
7:00-7:45am 7:00-7:45am 7:00-7:45am
Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior
7:45-9:00am 7:45-9:00am 7:45-9:00am
Senior Aquafit Senior Aquafit Senior Aquafit Rentals Available
Rentals 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am 519.676.4544
Available
519.676.4544 Fundamentals/ Fundamentals/
Parent & Tot Parent & Tot Parent & Tot
Power Swimming Power Swimming
10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am
10:15-11:00am 10:15-11:00am
Private Lessons Available (10:00-12:00pm)
Deep End Aquafit Parent & Tot Deep End Aquafit Parent & Tot Tethered Aquafit
11:00-11:45am 11:00-12:00pm 11:00-11:45am 11:00-12:00pm 11:00-11:45am
Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior
12:00-1:30pm 12:00-1:30pm 12:00-1:30pm 12:00-1:30pm 12:00-1:30pm 12:00-1:30pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm
Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Adult/Senior Rentals Available
4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 519.676.4544
Private Lessons Available (5:00-6:00pm)
Family Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Family Swim Open Swim Open Swim
5:00-7:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm
Aquafit
8:15-9:00pm
Register
*Minimum #
required*
Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Adult Leisure Adult Leisure Adult Leisure
7:00-9:00am 7:00-9:00am 7:00-9:00am
Rentals Aquafit Aquafit Aquafit
Available 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45am
Rentals
519.627.1606 Available
H2O Swim Lessons (9:30-12:00pm)
519.627.1606
Parent & Tot Parent & Tot Parent & Tot
10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am
Adult Open Adult Open Adult Open Adult Open
12:30-1:30pm 12:00-1:00pm 12:00-1:00pm 12:00-1:00pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm
Private Lessons
Private Lessons Private Lessons Private Lessons Private Lessons
4:15-5:00pm
4:15-5:00pm 5:30-6:15pm 4:15-5:00pm 5:30-6:15pm
5:30-6:15pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Family Swim
6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:00-8:00pm
Shaded areas for Wallaceburg Pool only = Lane(s) available as required.
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Chatham Orville Wright Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
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FR
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FR
FR
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Open Swim 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm
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16 yrs and under* 16 yrs and under* 16 yrs and under* 16 yrs and under* 16 yrs and under* Check our
FREE Drop-In FREE Drop-In FREE Drop-In website for
Lessons Lessons Lessons up-to-date
4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm schedules.
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6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm
Chatham Walter Hawkins Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm
Open Swim
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
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1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm
website for Lane Available
up-to-date Lessons Lessons Lessons
schedules. 5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm
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Chatham Jaycee Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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up-to-date Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
schedules. 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm
Dresden Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
10:00-12:00pm 10:00-12:00pm 10:00-12:00pm 10:00-12:00pm 10:00-12:00pm
Aquafit Aquafit Aquafit
12:00-12:45pm 12:00-12:45pm 12:00-12:45pm
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4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm schedules.
Private Lessons Private Lessons Private Lessons
5:45-6:30pm 5:45-6:30pm 5:45-6:30pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm
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Ridgetown Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm 10:00-1:00pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Check our
4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm website for
up-to-date
Open Swim Open Swim schedules.
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm
6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm
Lane Available Lane Available
Aquafit Aquafit Aquafit Aquafit
8:15-9:00pm 8:15-9:00p 8:15-9:00pm 8:15-9:00pm
Lane Available Lane Available Lane Available Lane Available
Thamesville Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
10:30-12:30pm 10:30-12:30pm 10:30-12:30pm 10:30-12:30pm 10:30-12:30pm
Check our Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
website for 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm
up-to-date Aquafit Lessons Aquafit Lessons Lessons
schedules. 6:15-7:00pm 4:45-6:30pm 6:15-7:00pm 4:45-6:30pm 4:45-6:30pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm
Tilbury Pool
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Swim Team Swim Team Swim Team Swim Team Swim Team
8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
9:30-12:30pm 9:30-12:30pm 9:30-12:30pm 9:30-12:30pm 9:30-12:30pm
Check our Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
website for 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm 1:30-4:00pm
up-to-date Swim Team Swim Team Swim Team Swim Team Swim Team
schedules. 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm
Aquafit Aquafit Aquafit Aquafit
6:15-7:00pm 6:15-7:00pm 6:15-7:00pm 6:15-7:00pm
Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim
7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm
HEATED OUTDOOR POOLS
Enjoy your swim anytime as all
outdoor pools are heated.
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2019 Summer Program Guide | 519.360.1998 | www.chatham-kent.ca/recreationParks & Trails
Splash Pads FitParks
Cool off on a summer day! Get active with new fit park equipment!
We have numerous splash pads in Chatham-Kent Visit one of our many parks with free outdoor fitness
communities where your little ones can have some fun and equipment installed. Each park has a variety of equipment
cool down. that allows for a wide variety of flexibility, cardio, and
strengthening moves to provide a well rounded workout that
Splash pad locations: is accessible to all ages and skill levels.
• Blenheim Howard J. Rees Foundation Splash Pad,
Rotary Club of Blenheim, 24 John St. West FitPark locations:
• Bothwell Optimist Park, 252 Oak St. • Blenheim B-Fit Park, Berm Trail, Chatham St. S.
• Chatham Kingston Park, 91 Paxton Dr. • Chatham Kingston Park, 91 Paxton Dr.
• Mitchell’s Bay Park, 2 Main St. • Chatham Mud Creek Park, End of Cecile Ave.
• Merlin Kinsmen Park, 2 Erie St. • Tecumseh School Trail, 276 McNaughton Ave. W.
• Ridgetown Kiwanis Park, 5 George St. • Dresden Community Sport Field,
• Thamesville Ferguson Park, 32 Wallace St. LKCS, 231 St. George St. N.
• Tilbury Knights of Columbus Park, 49 Bond St. • Pain Court Centennial Park, 16 Notre Dame St.
• Wallaceburg Colwell Park, 300 Running Creek Rd. • Ridgetown Kiwanis Park, 5 George St.
• Wallaceburg Jaycee Park, 101 Larkwood St. • Tilbury Odette Senior’s Garden Park, 24 Stewart St.
• Wheatley Area Complex, 196 Erie St. N. • Wallaceburg Glen Mickle Park, End of Edwy St.
NOTE: Splash Pads are unsupervised; children should The FitPark equipment is built from high-quality,
always be accompanied and supervised by an adult/ weatherproof materials. Each station provides easy to follow
guardian at all times. Visit www.chatham-kent.ca for instructions that explain safe operation, as well as the health
operating hours. benefits.
Picnic Shelters Dog Off Leash
Enjoy your picnic or family reunion in the comfort Recreation Area (DOLRA)
of one of our shelters! Locations:
Call 519.360.1998 to reserve a shelter. Shelter rental fees
• Chatham John Waddell Park, 59 Water Street
vary by location.
• Wallaceburg Happy Trails Dog Park, 181 Baldoon Road
Locations:
• Blenheim McGregor/Kinsmen Park, 437 Talbot Trail. The parks feature a fenced area with access to include
parking, double-gated entrances, garbage containers, picnic
• Bothwell Victoria Park, 498 Elm St. W.
tables and benches. Every user is responsible to clean up
• Chatham Kingston Park, 91 Paxton Dr. after their pet.
• Clearville Park, 18498 Clearville Rd.
• Dresden Stranak Conservation Park, 75 Brown St.
• Erieau Laverne Kelly Park, 1315 Mariners Rd.
• Mitchell’s Bay Park, 5 Main St.
• Thamesville Ferguson Park, 32 Wallace St.
• Tilbury Memorial Park, 24 Stewart St.
• Wallaceburg Crothers Park, 261 Forhan St.
• Wheatley Area Complex, 196 Erie St. N.
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