Diaper-Fit Classes

Class Description
Location
Class Schedule and Fees
How to Register
What to Bring
Important Notice to Parents
Other Information

Class Description
This unique swim class for parents and tots (5-18 months) is a great combination of fitness and fun for everyone. Each 60 minute class includes a 30 minute aquafit workout for parents, followed by a 30 minute activity/swim component for the tots. Most importantly, our pools are warm for the children, and one location is a salt-water pool.

During the first half of our class, parents enjoy a challenging aquafit workout while their children sit along in a flotation seats , allowing them to kick their legs, splash with their hands and remain in contact with their parents at all times.

During the second half of our class, children will enjoy active sing-songs with a variety of toys (puppets, balls, water cups, hula-hoops, splash pads, slide, etc.), and also learn basic swimming skills such as ear-dipping, face-wetting, flutterkicking, the back float, and progessive stages towards submersion.

Important Announcement to all Diaper-fit Parents
As of Monday August 31st, it is mandatory that all infants who are enrolled in diaper-fit classes wear a cloth diaper-suit. Disposable pull-up suits such as Little Swimmers are no longer accepted unless plastic pants are worn over top and are fitted snugly around both thighs.

Cloth diaper-suits contain "accidents" in the pool very well, are very economical ($10-20), and some such as "Kushies" are adjustable (will fit your child's waistband and thigh width as he/she grows).

When fitting your infant with a suit, it is imperative that it fits snugly around the upper thigh area (to prevent leakage). Please note that your child will not be permitted in the class if his/her suit is improperly fitted.

Re-usuable suits such as Kushies, Gaby's, Bumies can be found at Toys R Us, Once Upon A Child, Little Nibblets, and other baby stores. The H2O-FIT office also has a supply of suits for $15.00 (including g.s.t.).

Eligility for Children's Fitness Tax Credit
Please note that our Diaper-fit program is not eligible for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit (effective January 1, 2007).
An eligible program requires 30 minutes of sustained moderate to vigorous physical activity for children under the age of ten (or 60 minutes for children over ten), plus one or more of muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and balance.

Locations

GH2O Fitness Inc. (Graydon Hall) 185 Graydon Hall Drive, North York (Don Mills Rd. & York Mills Rd.)
Westin Harbour Castle 1 Harbour Square, 5th floor (Yonge & Queen's Quay)
Eunice's Swim School 145 Marlee Avenue, Toronto (Eglinton Ave. & Allen Road)

Diaper-Fit Class Schedule 2010

8-Week Sessions, 2010

• Graydon Hall location
  Monday March 8 - Sunday May 2
  Classes will run during during Spring Break—Sunday March 14 to Sunday March 21
  Post-date cheque for February 15, 2010
  
  Eunice's Swim School
  Monday March 1 - Wednesday April 28 (9 weeks but there are no classes for one week)
  Classes WILL NOT RUN during during Spring Break—Monday March 15 & Wednesday March 17
  Post-date cheque for February 15, 2010
  
  
• Graydon Hall, Eunice's Swim School ... Westin Harbour Castle ... classes begin at new location this session !!!!
  Monday May 3 - Sunday June 27
  Classes cancelled Monday May 24, and rescheduled to Friday May 28
  Post-date cheque for April 15, 2010
  
  
• Graydon Hall & Westin Locations
  Monday July 5 - Wednesday August 25
  Revised schedule as follows:
  Graydon Hall ... Mon. and Wed.11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
  Classes cancelled Monday August 2, and rescheduled to Friday August 6
  Westin Harbour Castle ... Tuesday 10:30am, 11:30am
  Post-date cheque for June 15, 2010
  

Class Fee

• $129.00 per 8-week session (including gst)
• Cheque is payable to H2O-FIT
  
• Post-date cheque according to the date indicated for each session (see above).
  
  

How To Register

• Email H2O~FIT to check class availability, as all classes usually fill each session ... h2ofit@rogers.com
• Complete a Par-Q and H2O~FIT Waiver. To view or print these forms you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free version click here.
  
• Make cheque payable to H2O-FIT, post-dated according to date indicated for each session (above).
• Mail Par-Q, Waiver, and cheque to 34 Laurentide Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3A 3C7 (please do not bring to class).

What to Bring

• Each parent needs a swimsuit, deck shoes, bathing or shower cap (mandatory at Graydon Hall pool only), towel, and plastic bag for wet items (one free shower cap is provided for all new moms).
• For your personal safety and hygiene, deck shoes/rubber flip-flops are highly recommended.
• Each child needs a cloth diaper-suit (mandatory), undershirt or one piece sunsuit (for extra warmth), one large towel for the floation seat (to place behind back), one towel for after class, and a toy to play with while sitting in the flotation seat.
• As of August 31st, it is mandatory that all infants who are enrolled in diaper-fit classes wear a cloth diaper swim suit. Disposable pull-up suits such as Little Swimmers are no longer accepted unless plastic pants are worn over top and are fitted snugly around both thighs. Cloth diaper-suits contain "accidents" in the pool very well, are very economical ($10-20), and some such as "Kushies" are adjustable (will fit your child's waistband and thigh width as he/she grows). When fitting your infant with a suit, it is imperative that it fits snugly around the upper thigh area (to prevent leakage).
  Please note that your child will not be permitted in the class if his/her suit is fitted improperly.
  Re-usuable suits such as Kushies, Gaby's, Bumies can be found at Toys R Us, Once Upon A Child, Little Nibblets, and other baby stores. The H2O-FIT office also has a supply of suits for $15.00 (including g.s.t.).
• Soap, shampoo, baby cream, etc. for showering after class.

Notice to Parents - Graydon Hall Pool

• Our chlorinated pool is maintained at approximately 85-87 degrees (chlorine levels are quite mild for children).
• Please remove shoes or boots in lobby.
• Sign in at reception desk.
• Strollers are not permitted inside building. An exception is made for those who are walking or taking the TTC - please ensure wheels are clean, then fold your stroller and leave it in the lobby (small strollers) or on the pool deck (large strollers). We recommend carrying your child as it's a short distance from the parking lot to the pool or bringing your child in the car seat.
• A large carpeted change room is available for "crawlers" and for changing your child before and after class.
• To maintain our clean and healthy carpet, a changing pad or receiving blanket must be used when changing your child.
• All diapers (soiled or not) must be disposed of in the diaper disposal bin in ladies change room.
• To keep our pool clean, do not apply body creams, perfumes, or hair products on the day of your class.
• If you need to breastfeed your infant during the class, exit the pool and find a chair on the deck - we recommend covering your child with a large towel to keep him/her warm (after getting wet while in the pool).

Notice to Parents - Westin Pool

• Our chorinated pool is maintained at 84-85 degrees (chlorine levels are quite mild for children).
• Please feel free to bring your stroller onto the pool deck.
  
• Due to smaller change rooms, you are welcome to change your child on the lounge chairs on the pool deck.
• For hygiene reasons, please be sure to use a change pad or receiving blanket when changing your child
• All soiled diapers must be taken home (please do not leave these in our garbage bins).
• To keep our pool clean, do not apply body creams, perfumes, or hair products on the day of your class.
• If you need to breastfeed your infant during the class, exit the pool and find a comfortable chair on the deck - we recommend covering your child with a large towel to keep him/her warm (after getting wet while in the pool).

Notice to Parents - Eunice's Pool

• Our salt water pool is maintained at 88-90 degrees.
• Please leave your stroller in the car, and carry your child or bring your child in his/her car seat - there are several steps to enter the facility and there is very little space in the change room for strollers.
  
• For hygiene reasons, please be sure to use a change pad or receiving blanket when changing your child
• All soiled diapers must be taken home (please do not leave these in our garbage bins).
• To keep our pool clean, do not apply body creams, perfumes, or hair products on the day of your class.
• If you need to breastfeed your infant during the class, exit the pool and find a comfortable chair on the deck - we recommend covering your child with a large towel to keep him/her warm (after getting wet while in the pool).