Recreation and Programs

Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre

Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre (BMG) hosts a range of activities, including indoor walking, karate, pickleball, volleyball, and zumba. Something for everyone to meet the needs of health and well being within the community.

Indoor Walking

BMG offers daily indoor walking in the auditorium. No need to register, this is a free drop in program. Everyone is welcome!

Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 am

Karate

GoJu Karate classes instructed by Doug Avery are available for children, teens and adults.

Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Saturday: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

To register please call Doug Avery 519-357-4475 or email.

Pickleball

Pickleball has become one of the fasted growing sports. It is a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton, played on a badminton size court with a net a couple of inches shorter than a tennis net. It can be played as singles or as doubles.It is easy on the body and very easy to pick up and learn.

Pickleball is a great workout and is fun for all ages and skill levels!

No need to register, this is a drop in program and everyone is welcome!

Monday and Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Monday and Tuesday: 6:45 - 8:45 pm

Cost: $3.00 per day

Please check the Events Calendar for any schedule changes.

Swimming Lessons

Lesson Schedule

Swimming Lessons are every day Monday to Friday for 2-3 weeks. Please note: Unattended classes can not be made up on different days. Rates: Duck/Sea Turtle $50 Salamander & Swim Kids 1 $52 or $62 Swim Kids 2 - 4, $62 or $72 Swim Kids 7-10, $67 or $77 As part of our commitment to offering high quality lessons using the Canadian Red Cross program and guidelines, our goal is to teach our families to swim and be safe in, on and around the water.
	June 1 - June 25	July 6 - 17	August 10 - 21
Duck & Sea Turtle		6:30 - 7:00 pm
Salamander	4:45 - 5:15	11:30 - 12	11:00 - 11:30
Level 1	6:15 - 6:45	10:30 - 11:00	10:30 - 11:00
Level 2	4:15 - 4:45	9:30 - 10:00	9:30 - 10:30
Level 3	5:15 - 5:45	9:00 - 9:30	9:00 - 9:30
Level 4	5:45 - 6:15	10:00 - 10:30	10:00 - 10:30
Level 5	5:15 - 5:45	11:00 - 11:30	11:00 - 11:30
Level 6	4:45 - 5:15	11:00 - 11:30	11:00 - 11:30
Level 7,8	4:15 - 4:45	9:30 - 10:00	9:30 - 10:30
Level 9,10	5:45 - 6:15	10:00 - 10:30	10:00 - 10:30

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Program Registration Guidelines:

Duck to Sunfish

Level 1 - 10

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available to better suit the participants learning needs or to better suit your schedule. Time slots are available Monday to Friday once a week between 4 and 5 pm.

Private lessons can have up to 2 participants maximum. A minimum of 8 weeks must be booked.

Lessons are 30 minutes long and $28 per lesson.

Call for available times 519-887-8740

Volleyball

Indoor volleyball in the auditorium (October to April)

Tuesday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

$35.00 for the season.

Yoga

There are currently no scheduled classes. If interested please call 519-887-6621 or email.

Seaforth and District Community Centre

We are happy to provide the community with spaces to play and enjoy social activities. We offer pickleball, daily indoor walking, shuffle board, public skating and fitness classes.

Fitness Classes

Seaforth and District Community Centre is proud to be in partnership with OneCare offering weekly fitness classes in the Main Hall.

Registration is required through One Care

Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 - 10:30 am

Indoor Walking

Seaforth and District Community Centre is proud to be in partnership with One Care offering daily Monday to Friday indoor walking in the Main Hall.

Registration is required through One Care

Monday to Friday: 8:00 - 10:00 am

Pickleball

Pickleball has become one of the fasted growing sports. It is a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton, played on a badminton size court with a net a couple of inches shorter than a tennis net. It can be played as singles or as doubles. It is easy on the body and very easy to pick up and learn.

Pickleball is a great workout and is fun for all ages and skill levels.

No need to register this is a drop in program and everyone is welcome.

Monday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Cost: $2.00 per day

Please check the Events Calendar for any schedule changes.

Shuffle Board

Indoor shuffle board takes place in the Main Hall

No need to register, this is a drop in program and everyone is welcome.

Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:30 pm

Cost: $2.00

Vanastra Recreation Centre

Feeling Alive in 85^o! Welcome to our warm pool. Average winter temperature is 85^o, summer 83^o

Admissions Standards - Children under the age of 6 years of age must have an adult in the pool with them. Swim tests are required for children under the age of 10 years.

Here you will find schedules for Swimming Lessons and Water Exercise classes. Summer Day Camp information and Specialty Training (First Aid, Lifeguard, Stay Safe and Babysitter course).

Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

Swimming Lessons

Lesson Schedule

8 Weeks Swimming Lesson Schedule Lessons are once a week for 8 weeks Please note: Unattended classes can not be made up on different days. 30 minute classes - $76 45 minute classes - $83 As part of our commitment to offering high quality lessons using the Canadian Red Cross program and guidelines, our goal is to teach our families to swim and be safe in, on and around the water.
	Tuesday Sept 15 - Nov 3	Thursday Sept 17 - Nov 5	Friday Sept 18 - Nov 6	Saturday Sept 19 - Nov 7
Duck & Sea Turtle		6:30 - 7:00 pm		11:30 - 12:00pm
Salamander	5:00 - 5:30 pm	6:30 - 7:00 pm	5:00 - 5:30 pm	10:00 - 10:30 am
Sunfish	5:30 - 6:00 pm	6:30 - 7:00 pm	5:30 - 6:00 pm	10:30 - 11:00 am
Level 1 & 2	5:45 - 6:15 pm	5:30 - 6:00 pm	5:30 - 6:00 pm	11:15 - 11:45 am
Level 3 & 4	6:15 - 6:45 pm	5:00 - 5:30 pm	5:00 - 5:30 pm	11:00 - 11:30 am
Level 5 & 6	5:00 - 5:45 pm	5:45 - 6:30 pm		10:30 - 11:15 am
Level 7,8,9,10		5:00 - 5:45 pm		9:45 - 10:00 am

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Program Registration Guidelines:

Duck to Sunfish

Level 1 to 10

Privates

Private lessons are available to better suit the participants learning needs or to better suit your schedule. Time slots are mostly available Monday to Friday once a week between 4 and 5 pm. Private lessons can have up to 2 participants maximum. A minimum of 8 weeks must be booked.

Lessons are 30 minutes long and $28 per lesson

Call for available times. 519-482-3544

Closures

Class cancellations and building closures due to inclement weather will be announced on Blackburn News.

Holiday Closures

New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Select Hours

New Years Eve, Family Day and Christmas Eve. Please refer to our Events Calendar for details.

Conversion Chart YMCA or Lifesaving Society to Red Cross

Lifesaving Society

YMCA

Public Swim Schedule, Admission and Membership Rates

Swim Schedule

September 9, 2019 - June 13, 2020
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Adult Early Bird	-	7:30 - 8:30 am	7:30 - 8:30 am	-	7:30 - 8:30 am	-	-
Parent & Tot	-	10:30 - 11:30 am	10:30 - 11:30 am	-	-	-	-
Adult Swim	12:00 - 1:30pm 8:00 - 9:00pm	12:00 - 1:00 pm 8:00 - 9:00 pm	12:00 - 1:00 pm	12:00 - 1:00 pm	12:00 - 1:30 pm	9:00 - 10:00 am	-
Open Swim	7:00 -8:00pm	7:00 - 8:00 pm	-	-	7:00 - 9:00pm	2:00 - 4:00 pm	2:00 - 4:00 pm
Family Swim	-	-	6:30 - 7:30 pm	-	-	-	-

Admission Rates

Admission Rates
Child	$3.25
Student 13 years +	$4.25
Adult	$5.25
Family	$13.50

Special Rates
Wednesday Family Swim	$12.00
Parent & Tot Swim (one parent & one tot)	$6.25
Child summer Swim pass	$99.00
Family Summer Swim pass	$153.00
Post Secondary Student pass School Breaks May - Sept	$83.00 $200.00

Membership Rates Memberships include full use of fitness room, public swims and water exercise classes (excluding aquatic rehab). All rates are subject to HST.
	3 Month	1 Year
Student	$177	$379
Adult	$188	$439
Family	$264	$566

PA Days and Snow Days

An open swim will be scheduled on PA Days based on the Avon Maitland District School Board calendar. Regular admission standards and rates will apply unless stated on our Events Calendar as a sponsored swim.

Open swim will be from 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Snow days - We will do our best to provide an open swim as long as staff can safely get to the facility to be open. Regular admission standards and rates will apply.

Open swim will be from 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Pool and Hall Rentals

Book the pool and/or hall for your own private party! Pool Rentals are based on available space and include lifeguards.

Rental Rates (per hour and are subject to HST)

Pool: $83

Hall: $32

Transverse climbing wall: $45 (includes staff supervision)

Floor hockey or lacrosse equipment: $10

Kitchen: $45 (flat rate)

All rentals must be booked and paid in advance.

To reserve please call 519-482-3544 or email.

Specialty Training

First Aid

Standard First Aid (Full Course)

Next Course Date: April 24 and 25, 2021 8:00 am – 4:00 pm $144+HST

Standard First Aid (Re-Certification)

Next Course Date: April 24, 2021 8:00 am – 4:00 pm $65+HST

Note: WSIB requires every other re-certification to be a full course. Example: Full Course – Re-Certification – Full Course

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Steps to becoming a Lifeguard.

Step 1: Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard - prerequisites: completed Red Cross level 10 and must be 13 years of age

Step 2: Standard First Aid

Step 3: Red Cross Lifeguard – prerequisites: completed Assistant Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and must be 15 years of age

Note: Candidates who hold a Bronze Cross award must take the Assistant Lifeguard transfer course.

Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard - Wednesdays 7-9 pm September 16 - Dec 2, 2020 or March 24-June 9, 2021 $218

Red Cross Lifeguard - March 26,27,28, April 16,17,18, 2021 Fridays 5-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am-4 pm $300

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Steps to becoming a Water Safety Instructor

Step 1: Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard - prerequisites: completed Red Cross level 10 and must be 13 years of age

Step 2: Red Cross Water Safety Instructor – prerequisites: completed Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard and must be 15 years of age.

Note: Candidates who hold a Bronze Cross award must take the Assistant Lifeguard transfer course.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course Schedule

October 25 - Skills evaluations 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

October 26 to November 9 - Complete online course

November 10 - December 3 - In class and pool session. Fridays 5 - 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$350.00

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Stay Safe! (Home Alone Program)

Stay Safe!

Participants must be a minimum of 9 years of age or have completed Grade 3.

Next Course Date: June 8, 2020 9:00 am – 3:30 pm $55.00

Location – Starting location is at the Vanastra Curling Club 9:00 am – 1:45 pm, then participants will walk to the Vanastra Recreation Centre for swimming from 2:00-3:30 pm.

What to bring: Lunch, snacks and water to drink. Weather appropriate clothing for walk to Vanastra Recreation Centre. Swimsuit and towel.

If participant does not want to swim they can be picked up at the Curling Club at 1:30 pm.

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Babysitting Course

Participants must be a minimum of 11 years of age or have completed Grade 5.

Next Course Date: May 1, 2020 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $65

Location – Vanastra Curling Club

What to bring: Lunch, snacks and water bottle. Pen or pencil.

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Indoor Kayak Course

Come try kayaking in a controlled environment. Whether you are a first time paddler or a beginner what better place to practice your skills in preparation for the season ahead.

No experience required.

Wednesdays 7:45 - 8:45 pm

4 - One hour sessions Feb 3-24, 2021

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Summer Day Camp

Program Description

Our Day Camp program is meant for kids to have fun. Programs are designed for children ages 4-12 years of age. Day Camp hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Early drop off or late pick up is available at an additional charge.

Our inclusive program will keep your child busy through games, crafts, playground time and swimming. Swimming takes place in our indoor pool, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Special events or bus trips are an additional cost over and above the day camp fee.

Registration fees must be paid in advance.

Fees and Registration

Half Day: $19

Full Day: $30

Full Week: $120

Early drop off 7-8 am: $4

Late pick up 5-6 pm: $4

Both early drop off and late pick up: $8

Fees listed above are per child

Online Registration - coming soon!

Refunds and Absentee

The Day Camp program is operated in conjunction with Huron County and is required to have a minimum camper to leader ratio 10:1. In order to guarantee the ratio, staff are scheduled accordingly to the registration that has been received in advance.

Registration refunds must be made in writing and submitted to the Day Camp Supervisor. Refunds are subject to a $5 administration fee and will be based on the table below:

Three weeks or more prior to program registration date 75% refund.
Two weeks or more prior to program registration date 50% refund.
Request received 2 weeks or less no refund will be given.

If your child is not able to attend due to illness or other reasons please call 519-482-3544 to notify the staff. Please leave a message if no one is able to take your call.

Parent Newsletter

Please see our Parent Newsletter for important information about our day camp policies and procedures.

Water Exercise

Water Exercise Schedule and Rates

Water Exercise Schedule September 9, 2019 - June 12, 2020
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Shallow	8:30 - 9:30 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 8:00 - 9:00 pm	8:30 - 9:30 am 2:30 - 3:30 am	8:30 - 9:30 am	8:30 - 9:30 am 8:00 - 9:00 pm	8:30 - 9:30 am 10:30 - 11:30 am
Deep Water	8:30 - 9:30 am	-	8:30 - 9:30 am	-	8:30 - 9:30 am
30 Minute classes $6.75 per class or $57 + HST for 10 classes	-	-	-	-	-
Gentle Fit	11:30 - 12:00 pm	-	11:30 - 12:00 pm	-	11:30 - 12:00 pm
Beginner adult learn to swim	10:00 - 10:30 am	-	10:00 - 10:30 pm	-	-
Advance adult learn to swim	9:30 - 10:00 am	-	9:30 - 10:00 am	-	-
Aquatic Rehab	1:00 - 1:45pm		1:00 - 1:45pm

Water Exercise Class Description

Shallow - This is a 1 hour class taught in the shallow water. This low impact program blends exercise science and properties of water to create a safe, balanced and total body aqua fit program. No swimming or exercise experience is required. This program is suitable for a beginner level entering into the fitness lifestyle.

Bathing suit is the only equipment required, however water shoes are recommended to improve movement and stability in the pool.

Deep Water - This is a 1 hour class taught in the deep water with the use of a personal floatation belt. This no impact program blends exercise science and properties of water to create a safe, balanced and total body aqua fit program. No swimming or exercise experience is required however participant must be comfortable going into deep water wearing a floatation belt. This program is suitable for an advance level participant.

Bathing suit is required. Floatation belts are provided.

Gentle Fit - This is a 30 minute class taught in the shallow water. This is a low impact, low intensity program designed to give relief to those who experience joint pain or stiffness. An exercise combination of stretching, flexing and basic movement through the water is used to help strengthen muscles and improve mobility and balance. No swimming or exercise experience is required.

Bathing suit is the only equipment required, however water shoes are recommended to improve movement and stability in the pool.

Beginner Adult Learn to Swim - This is a 30 minute instructed lesson with an additional 30 minutes provided to practice. The beginner lessons will be designed to meet the individual needs to gain confidence with basic skills that include-water submersion, front and back floats and movement through water on front and back.

Advance Adult Learn to Swim - This is a 30 minute instructed lesson with and additional 30 minutes provided to practice. Participants must be comfortable and able to do basic swim skills that include water submersion, front and back floats, movement through water using basic kicking and arm movement. The advance lessons will be designed to meet the needs of the individual, such as stroke development or improving fitness and endurance.

Aquatic Rehab - This is a 45 minute instructed class taught in the shallow water. This is a no impact, low intensity program for someone who is post knee, hip or shoulder surgery. The program is designed to help regain range of motion, stretch tight muscles and strengthen weak muscles.

This is a 4 week program with 2 sessions per week.

Bathing suit is the only equipment required, however water shoes are strongly recommended to improve movement and stability in the pool.

Fitness Room and Building Hours

Fitness Room and Building Hours
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
June 29, 2020 - Sept 13, 2020	8 am - 9:30 pm	7:30 am - 4 pm	7:30 am - 7:30 pm	8 am - 9 pm	7:30 am - 4 pm	Closed	Closed
Sept 14, 2020 - June 25, 2021	8 am - 9 pm	7:30 am - 9 pm	7:30 am - 9 pm	8 am - 9 pm	7:30 am -9 pm	8 - 4 pm	12 - 4 pm

Holiday and Building Closures

Class cancellations and building closures due to inclement weather will be announced on Blackburn News.

Holiday Closures

New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Select Hours

New Years Eve, Family Day and Christmas Eve.