Tillsonburg launches new therapeutic swim program with Jumpstart grant

Children and young adults with disabilities in the Tillsonburg area now have an opportunity to develop fundamental swimming skills in a one-instructor-to-one-participant setting thanks to a grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

“Our new Therapeutic Swim & Play program is an inclusive program designed to help participants (ages 4-25 years) become more comfortable and confident in the water,” says Andrea Greenway, Tillsonburg’s director of Recreation, Culture and Parks. “Each session will be tailored to the participant’s specific needs and goals, with the ultimate aim of supporting their physical and emotional well-being.”

“Adding barrier-free change rooms and a ramp into the indoor pool at the Tillsonburg Community Centre was just the beginning of making recreation in Tillsonburg accessible to all,” says Mayor Deb Gilvesy. “We’re thrilled that Jumpstart is partnering with us to make this innovative program a reality.”

Helping to bring the swim program to life, the Jumpstart funding will cover the costs of registration, equipment and additional programming.

Therapeutic Swim & Play at the Community Centre began in May and will run until late June. Each class will be 30 minutes in length. A second session of classes will be offered from July through the end of August.

Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/guide to learn more about program dates and costs.

For more information on Jumpstart, visit www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca

CONTACT:

Andrea Greenway,
Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Town of Tillsonburg
agreenway@tillsonburg.ca