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Drowning Prevention Week

Norfolk County is joining the Lifesaving Society to recognize the importance of water safety and drowning prevention by proclaiming July 16 to 22 as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW)  to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention.

This year Norfolk County is offering events throughout the week, as well as a kick-off prior to the week. Residents are invited to join in these fun events, which will be held during public swim times at the Simcoe Recreation Centre.

On this page

  1. Kick-off Event, July 14
  2. Schedule, July 16 to 22
  3. Throughout the week
  4. Public Swim times
  5. Cost
  6. Contact Us

Kick-off Event, July 14

Lifesaving Relay Race

  • 1:00-1:15 p.m., 7:00-7:15 p.m.

Water Safety Island

  • 1:15-1:30 p.m.. 7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

Diving Board Charades

  • 1:30 – 1:45 p.m., 7:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Water Safety Freeze Dance

  • 1:45 – 2:00 p.m., 7:45 – 8:00 p.m.

Schedule, July 16 to 22

Sunday, July 16 – Open Water Safety

  • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
  • Learn how to escape a current!

Monday, July 17– Cold Water Safety

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Free freezies!

Tuesday, July 18 – Backyard Pool Safety

  • 2:00-3:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Cannonball competition!

Wednesday, July 19 – Lifejacket Day & Boating Safety

  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  • 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Get a picture with Buckles!

Thursday, July 20 – Lifeguard Day

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 21 – Sun Safety

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Design your own sunglasses!

Saturday, July 22 – Family Water Safety

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • Make your own first aid kit!

Throughout the week

  • Colouring contest – enter to win a Summer Prize Basket
  • BINGO – complete your bingo card to win a $20 gift card

Public Swim Times

Sunday, July 16

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Monday, July 17

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 18

  • 2:00-3:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 19

  • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 20

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 21

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 22

  •  1:00-2:00 p.m.

Cost

  • Children and Seniors – $3.00 
  • Adult – $5.00
  • Family (must call ahead to receive family rate) – $12.00 
  • Children under 2 years – Free

Contact Us

Call: 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK ext. 2233

Email: [email protected]