Thames Centre Playground Program

• 2 locations: Dorchester and Thorndale.
• The Thames Centre Playground is for children to come together and take part in a variety of games, crafts, sports, outdoor play, swimming (seasonal), along with many other fun activities.
• The program is open to children who have completed Junior Kindergarten up to grade seven.
• This is a locally sponsored program, therefore all families registering must live, work or go to school in Thames Centre.
• The program runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm, but we do offer free before/after care from 7:30am - 5:30pm.
• The cost is $200.00 per week or $40.00 per day

There will be NO last-minute registrations accepted; children must be registered for the upcoming week no later than the Tuesday before. For example, to register for Week: 1, this must be completed by Tuesday, June 24 by 11:59pm. 

The weeks are as follows: 

• Week 1: July 2-4, 2025 *short week
• Week 2: July 7-11, 2025
• Week 3: July 14-18, 2025
• Week 4: July 21-25, 2025
• Week 5: July 28-August 1, 2025
• Week 6: August 5-8, 2025 *short week
• Week 7: August 11-15, 2025
• Week 8: August 18-22, 2025

Registration will open April 1, 2025 at 10:00am

REGISTER HERE
 

The swim test rules are as follows:

• They must swim on their front 2 widths of the pool in the shallow end (25metres) without touching the bottom or the side
• They must have the ability to put their face in the water and keep their feet at the surface
• They must also use a recognizable stroke (front crawl or breaststroke)
• They must complete the test comfortably
• They may only attempt the swim test once per day

If a child ages 7-10 successfully completes the swim test, they are permitted to swim on their own anywhere in the pool. If a child ages 0-6 successfully completes the swim test, they are permitted to swim anywhere in the pool if they remain within arm's reach of an adult (14 years or older) at all times. 

If a child is unsuccessful, they must remain in the shallow end within arm's reach of an adult. (We are usually generous with children aged 7-10 that fail, and usually allow them to swim farther from their adult so long as they can stand.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• 14-15 Years Old
• Resident of Thames Centre
• Mature, Reliable, Responsible, and a Positive Attitude
• Enjoys Working With Children
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check (Volunteer)

Application forms will be available on June 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the FlightExec Centre South Lobby. 
Application forms are to be returned by June 23, 2025.

The Applications can be emailed or dropped off at the Playground office (North Entry).