Aquatics

Children posing during a swimming lesson

Swim With Us

Make a splash!

BGC London has extensive aquatics programs where members and visitors can enjoy recreational swimming and lessons in one of our two pools. Our programs include:

  • Swim Lessons* (through the school year, September to June, and in the summer from July to end of the summer)

  • Recreational Swimming (during children’s after-school program, Evening Adventure, Grades 1 to 8 only)

  • Aquatic Programs (for ages 50 and older)

  • Aqua-Fit & Gentle Fit Classes for older adults

*Note: Private, semi-private, and group options available for swim lessons.

Pool Facilities

View of the Aquaplex Pool in London, Ontario

Aquaplex Pool Features:

  • 25 metre long, competitive swimming pool

  • 6 lanes

  • Deep swimming pool (28.3°C/83°F temperature)

  • Fully accessible with a long ramp with railings for entry along with a water wheelchair

  • 125 people capacity

  • 6 people capacity hot tub (36.7°C/98°F temperature)

A look at the London Family Wellness pool in London, Ontario.

London Life Family Wellness Pool Features

  • Therapy pool (33.3°C/92°F) with water jets

  • Fully accessible with chair lift

  • In-water seated area

  • 3 water slides in the deep well (water temperature is 28.3°C/83°F)

  • 77 people capacity

Pool Admission Policy

This policy is in effect for recreational swimming with children and youth participants. Programs that follow this policy include but are not limited to children’s recreation program (Evening Adventure), Next Level Sports, youth recreation, day camp programs throughout the year including the summer, visiting groups/out trips to our facility for specific programs, and special events.

  • All participants who are 7 years old and older will be required to complete a swim test before swimming.

  • For all participants’ safety, we reserve the right to require participants to complete a swim test at any time, even if they have completed swim lessons, swim tests, or equivalent at our facility or any other organization.

  • Children under the age of six (6) years may not be admitted to the swimming pool unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for their direct supervision, with a maximum of two (2) children for each parent or guardian.

  • Guardians or group leaders are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility and must directly supervise the children at all times. BGC London staff are the group leaders/guardians of children and youth participating in Club programs.

  • Guardians or group leaders should be at least 12 years of age. (All BGC London staff are over the age of 12.)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Aquatics Manager either by email or call 519-434-9115 ext. 246.