Diaper-Fit and Toddler-Fit Classes

Class Description
Location
Class Schedule and Fees
How to Register
What to Bring
Important Notice to Parents
Notice to Visiting Guests ... photography .... videography
Parking

Class Description--Diaper-Fit
This unique swim class for parents and tots (5-17 months) is a great combination of fitness and fun for everyone. Each 55 minute class includes a 25 minute aquafit workout for parents, followed by a 25 minute activity/swim component for the tots. Most importantly, our pools are warm for the children.

During the first half of our class, parents enjoy a challenging aquafit workout while their children sit alongside in 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.

Note: Only one parent may participate in the class with each child - parents may alternate weekly or one can participate in the first half (aquafit workout with child in boat) and another can participate in the second half (swimming portion with child).

Class Description--Toddler-Fit
This fifty-minute class is for parents and tots (18-36 months). Activities take place in the shallow end of the pool and further develop the basic swimming skills learned in Diaper-Fit (the diaper-fit class is not a pre-requisite to participate in the toddler-fit program). A variety of different games and swim activites are accompanied by all-new songs and water toys. Children will increase their comfort level in the water and be ready for progression to Red Cross swimming lessons.

Note: Only one parent may participate in the class with each child - parents may alternate weekly.

Important Announcement to Diaper-Fit and Toddler-Fit Parents
All infants must wear a cloth diaper swimsuit ... a regular diaper is not worn underneath
Disposable pull-ups (Little Swimmers) are not permitted in the pool (due to previous "accidents" in the pool).
For every class, ensure your child's suit fits tightly around upper thighs and waist (to prevent leakage).

Where to Purchase Kushies Swimsuit Diaper-fit
100 Mile Child (Danforth, just east of Carrott Common) - carries them year-round
Babies R Us (Toys R Us)
Once Upon A Child
Little Nibblets
Safety Superstore
H2O-FIT office

H2O-FIT recommends the Kushies brand because we have found these suits to be the best fit for all babies (we do not recommend the Bummies or Gaby brands unless they are fitted tightly around the thighs).
H2O-FIT sells Kushies suits for $15.00 (incl. hst) ... contact h2ofit@rogers.com to place your order.

Where to Purchase a Lycra Sunsuit (or top)
Snug (Danforth Ave., just east of Carrott Common) - carries them year-round
Babies R Us (Toys R Us)
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Old Navy
Costco
Play And Wear (Avenue Rd.)

This lycra sunsuit is recommended to help keep your warm in the class (it is worn over the swimsuit diaper). Boys can also wear swim trunks and girls can wear a regular bathing suit over their swimsuit diaper. A variety of brand names are available:
No Zone
Sunseals
Tagu Gagu

Pool Locations

Graydon Hall 185 Graydon Hall Drive, North York (Don Mills Rd. & York Mills Rd.)
Westin Harbour Castle One Harbour Square (5th floor), Toronto (Yonge & Queen's Quay)
Monarch Park Collegiate 1 Hanson Street, East York (Danforth & Coxwell)

Diaper-Fit & Toddler-Fit Class Schedule: January-June and September-December (see below for July/August)

• Diaper-fit classes (5-17 months)
• Toddler-Fit classes (18-36 months)
• Before sending registration, email our office at h2ofit@rogers.com to check class availability.
• All classes usually fill each 8-week session, so be sure to register early!

Diaper-Fit and Toddler-Fit Dates & Fees
All sessions are 8 weeks long, except where noted below.
Holidays are highlighted in red.

Class Fees (including h.s.t.)
8-week session: $149.00
7-week session: $130.38
6-week session: $111.75

Monday January 7 - Sunday March 3, 2013
8-week session: All classes at all pools, except those noted below
7-week session: Graydon Hall Monday classes
Family Day: Monday February 18 (no classes)

Monday March 4 - Sunday May 5, 2013
8-week session: All classes at all pools, except those noted below
7-week session: Graydon Hall Monday and Sunday classes
7-week session: Monarch Park Tuesday and Saturday classes
March Break: Wednesday March 13 - Sunday March 17 (no classes)
Easter Weekend: Saturday March 30 - Monday April 1 (no classes)

Monday May 6 - Thursday June 27, 2013
8-week session: All classes at all pools, except those noted below
7-week session: Graydon Hall: Monday and Sunday classes, Westin: Monday class
6-week session: Monarch Park: Tuesday and Saturday classes
Victoria Day: Monday May 20 (no classes)
Monarch Park: Tuesday June 18 and 25 (no classes)
Monarch Park: Saturday June 22 (no class)
Saturday June 29 - Sunday July 7 (no classes)
Registration for the next session (July/August) is due on or before June 1.

Monday July 8 - Thursday August 29, 2013
(see below)

Tuesday September 3 - Sunday October 27, 2013
8-week session: All classes at all pools, except those noted below
7-week session: Monarch Park Saturday classes
7-week session: Graydon Hall Sunday classes
6-week session: Graydon Hall, Monday classes
Thanksgiving Weekend: Saturday October 5 - Monday October 7 (no classes)
Registration for the next session (November/December) is due on or before November 1.

Monday October 28 - Thursday December 19, 2013
8-week session: All classes at all pools, except those noted below
7-week session: Monarch Park Saturday classes
7-week session: Graydon Hall Sunday classes
Christmas Break: Saturday December 21 - Sunday January 5, 2014 (no classes)
Registration for the next session (January/February) is due on or before December 1.

Diaper-Fit & Toddler-Fit Class Schedule (July and August)

• Diaper-fit classes (5-17 months)
• Toddler-Fit classes (18-36 months)

Diaper-Fit & Toddler-Fit - July/August Session

• Graydon Hall: Monday July 8 - Wednesday August 28, 2013
  Monday classes: 7-week session, $130.38, no classes Monday August 5
  Wednesday classes: 8-week session, $149.00
  Sunday classes: 6-week session, $111.75, no classes Sunday August 4
  
  
• Westin Harbour Castle: Monday July 8 - Thursday August 29, 2013
  Monday class: 7-week session, $130.38
  Tuesday class: 8-week session, $149.00
  Thursday class: 8-week session, $149.00
  
  
• Monarch Park Collegiate: Tuesday July 9 - Tuesday August 13, 2013
  Tuesday class: 5-week session, $93.13
  Saturday classes: 5-week session, $93.13, no classes Saturday August 3
  

Civic Holiday Weekend: Saturday August 3 - Monday August 5 (no classes)
Labour Day Holiday Weekend: Saturday August 31 - Monday September 2 (no classes)
Registration for the next session (September/October) is due on or before August 1.

How To Register

• Email H2O~FIT to check class availability, since all classes usually fill each session ... h2ofit@rogers.com
• Complete a Registration form. To view or print this form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free version click here.
  
• For classes at the Westin Harbour Castle, also complete this Waiver form.
  
• Fax or scan/email registration form to the H2O-FIT office (address and contact information is on form).
  Please do not bring your registration form to class.

What to Bring

• Parent requires 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 new parents).
• For your personal safety and hygiene, deck shoes/rubber flip-flops are highly recommended.
• Child requires a cloth diaper swimsuit (mandatory), suntop or one piece sunsuit (for extra warmth), one large towel for the floation seat (placed behind back), towel for after class, and a toy for chewing/'playing while sitting in flotation seat.
• A regular diaper is not worn underneath the diaper swim suit.
• Please note that it is mandatory that all children must wear a cloth diaper swim suit. (see photo at top of page). Disposable pull-ups (Little Swimmers) are not accepted.
• When fitting your child with a suit, it is imperative that it fits tightly around upper thighs and waist (to prevent leakage).
  Please note that your child's will not be permitted in the class if his/her suit is not fitted properly (each pool does however, have one or two extra suits which parents may borrow if their suit doesn't fit properly).
• Cloth diaper swimsuits can be found at Toys R Us, Once Upon A Child, Little Nibblets, and other baby stores.
• H2O-FIT sells Kushies suits for $15.00 (including hst) ... these are the best fitting suits ... contact us to order your suit.
  

Notice to Parents - Graydon Hall Pool

• Chlorinated pool is maintained at approximately 86-88 degrees (chlorine levels are quite mild for children)
• Please remove shoes or boots in main 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 leave it in the main lobby. We recommend carrying your child to the pool, as it's a short distance from the parking lot, 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 must be used at all times (when child wears cloth diaper swim suit, it does not absorb any wetness, so be sure to keep your child on change pad while in carpeted change room).
• Please use the diaper disposal bin for any clean or dirty diapers (available in ladies change room). Dads - we kindly ask that your take your dirty diaper-fit home with you (we cannot have smelling diapers left in our garbage bins in the mens' change room, since garbage bins are not disposed of until the end of each day).
• To keep our pool clean, please 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, please exit the pool and find a chair on the deck - we recommend covering your child with a large towel to keep warm.

Notice to Parents - Westin Pool

• Our chorinated pool is maintained at 83-85 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, a changing pad must be used at all times (when child wears cloth diaper swim suit, it does not absorb any wetness, so be sure to keep your child on pad while sitting on lounge chairs on deck).
• 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 warm.

Notice to Parents - Monarch Park Pool

• The entrance to the pool is through school doors labeled #2 (near the bike racks).
• Our chorinated pool is maintained at 85-88 degrees (chlorine levels are quite mild for children).
• Please leave your stroller in the change room, or you may bring it into the gallery on the pool deck.
  
• For hygiene reasons, a changing pad must be used at all times (when child wears cloth diaper swim suit, it does not absorb any wetness, so be sure to keep your child on pad while in the change room).
• 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 warm.

• Videography and photography are not permitted during the diaper-fit or toddler-fit classes.
• Relatives and friends are welcome to take photos before or after the class- please take photos of your child only.
• We kindly ask that conversation on deck and cell phone use be kept to a minimum during our classes.
• All visitors at our Graydon Hall location are asked to remove outdoor shoes before entering the pool deck.