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, Preschool 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.

Prior to attending this pool group, a Recreation Therapist will contact you to learn more about your child. Sessions are offered in 45 minutes time slots, and are limited to 4 families per session to reduce the amount of people, noise, and stimulation in the environment. Due to this, we ask that only one parent/caregiver would come into the pool area. Families are welcome to sign up for as many sessions as they feel necessary to achieve their goals for a comfortable transition into the water.

For this swim program, parents/caregivers MUST accompany their child in the water and pool deck/change rooms and be within arm's 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 6.4m/21ft long, with a shallow end of 0.79m/2.5ft, and a deep end of 1.2m/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.

Register for one or more sessions.

Dates: July 9, 23, August 13, 20, 2026

Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m.

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

Cost: None  

Register Here

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.

If you have questions about the program contact tr [at] tvcc.on.ca (tr[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]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