Provincial - Snoezelen Pool (January)

** Registration opens December 10, 2024 @12:00pm**

To register for February/March 1 sessions, or the more relaxed sessions, please click here.

Come join Autism Ontario at Holland Bloorview’s Snoezelen Pool private session. These 45-minute Snoezelen Pool sessions are meant to be used as a session where the senses are gently stimulated through visual/tactile effects and reduced overhead lighting.

All of the January sessions, will be focused on their explorative sessions, perfect for those that require higher levels of stimulation and physical activity. They are appropriate for those who may seek out strong stimuli, enjoy splashing and movement, vocalize emotions, etc. This event is wheelchair friendly.

The first 2 Saturdays of February will be focused on their relaxation sessions, meant to support a calmer pool environment. This is geared for those that might have limited mobility and/or who require a quieter pool environment with less splashing.

February 22 and March 1st is a combination of both, perfect for those who don’t have a preference. Please note that these are still quiet sessions i.e. no excessive splashing, using flippers, snorkels etc., or swimming pool lengths.

This program is NOT a swimming lesson. These sessions are only for autistic children and youth 17 and under. Other family members are not allowed to attend or watch during the sessions. Every child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver for a 1:1 ratio. Every person attending must have an event ticket for entry. 

These are private sessions just for our families and are kept at very low numbers so that families can enjoy the full benefit of these sessions. Once families have signed up for the appropriate month/session, families will be sent a link to choose which Saturday you would like to attend. Families will choose from one of the sessions below. Session dates are first come first serve.

January sessions to choose from are:

January 4th 12:15PM (2 spots left) OR 1:15 PM (1 spot left)

January 11th 12:15PM OR 1:15 PM

January 18th 12:15PM OR 1:15 PM (2 spots left)

January 25th 12:15PM OR 1:15 PM (2 spots left)

Please make sure to follow their pool policies and rules. You can find them here: https://hollandbloorview.ca

$10 per child. No refund.