City of Peterborough Releases List of Activities For March Break

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The City of Peterborough’s Recreation and Parks Services division is hosting various events encouraging residents to stay active and spend time with friends and family during March Break.

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Michelle Ferreri, Peterborough-Kawartha MP. is hosting free public swimming at the Sport and Wellness Centre on Friday, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

“Peterborough—Kawartha is built on strong families and an incredible sense of community. That’s why I’m thrilled to invite everyone to the 3rd Annual March Break Family Fun Swim,” said Ferreri. “This free swim is a great way to kick off March Break while staying active and enjoying time together at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. Events like this bring us closer as a community, and I’m so proud to host this fun-filled evening for families across our riding. There’s no registration, no cost—just bring your swimsuits, smiles, and energy. I look forward to seeing you and your family there.”

A free public skate takes place at the Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., from noon to 1:50 p.m. on the CHE Pad on Thursday thanks to World’s Finest Chocolate.

“World’s Finest Chocolate is proud to sponsor a free Community Skate at the Miskin Law Community Complex, where we're bringing the community together over the March Break with free hot chocolate, delicious chocolate samples, and fun on the ice,” said Jennifer King, Director, Canadian Business, World’s Finest Chocolate. “While our Campbellford Outlet may be closed, our fundraising business is stronger than ever, helping schools, teams, and community groups raise the important funds they need.”

Other March Break activities are as follows:

Public Skating at the Miskin Law Community Complex

Cost $5.25/person

  • Monday, March 10, 11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m., CHE Pad

  • Tuesday, March 11, noon – 1:50 p.m., CHE Pad

  • Thursday, March 13, noon – 1:50 p.m. CHE Pad – Free Skate sponsored by World’s Finest Chocolate

  • Friday, March 14, 11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m., CHE Pad

  • Saturday, March 15, Family Skate, 9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m., Family Stick and Puck 10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

  • Sunday March 16, Public Skating, 3 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Swimming at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre

 Cost $5.25/person

  • Monday, March 10 to Friday March 14, 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

  • Wednesday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  • Friday, March 14, 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

  • Saturday, March 8 and 15, and Sunday, March 9 and 16, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre hosts drop-in sports from Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14. Cost is $5.25 per person.

  • Pickleball, 6:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

  • Basketball, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

There are still spaces left in the March Break Camp at the Sport and Wellness Centre. Geared toward children between the ages of four and 11, the camp provides a full day of activities including swimming, games and crafts. Registration for the event can be done online.

Registration for the City’s spring and summer swimming (spring session only), recreational and sport programs opens at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, for Sport and Wellness Centre members and at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 for members of the public.

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Peterborough Transit Presents Free Grade 8 March Break Transit Quest

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The Grade 8 Transit Quest program encourages students to use Peterborough Transit by providing them with a free transit pass for the March Break through GreenUp. (March 10 to 19)

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Participants can use this transit pass to travel to featured attractions and businesses which they check off on their Transit Quest Passport.

The Quest works to increase the City youth’s familiarity of the Peterborough Transit system as they begin to travel independently. By increasing comfort at this age, transit can become a mode of transportation that is both normal and accessible. Navigating their local transit service helps students build a life skill, one that they will use as they get part-time jobs, go off to school and move or travel to other cities.

For event details or more information, contact Ashley Burnie.

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MP Michelle Ferreri to Host Free Fun Swim at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre

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To kick off the March Break, Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha Michelle Ferreri will be hosting a Free Fun Swim at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on March 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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This swim is open to all ages and abilities, offering fun-packed activities for everyone. Participants can take a ride down the area’s largest indoor water slide, enjoy the water features in the leisure pool or relax in our therapy pool featuring soothing jets and warm water.

Accessibility features include a Poolpod platform lift available in the leisure pool and an accessible ramp with water wheelchairs are available in the therapy pool. Water wings, lifejackets and noodles are available for use.

“Very excited to bring families together at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, a great space to make memories. We may not have summer yet, but we have a great indoor public pool with a slide. Hope to see everyone there,” says MP Ferreri.

The following rules are in place to ensure a safe pool experience for everyone:

  • Swimmers 15 years of age and under are required to wear a wrist band for Fun Swims.

  • Children under 10 must be supervised in the water by an adult , with a maximum of three children to one adult.

  • Swimmers must be 42” tall and are required to pass swim test to use the slide.

  • The maximum capacity for the aquatic facility is 175, including a maximum 44 persons in the therapy pool. Once maximum capacity is met, no additional swimmers will be admitted.This swim is open to all ages and abilities, offering fun-packed activities for everyone. Participants can take a ride down the area’s largest indoor water slide, enjoy the water features in the leisure pool or relax in our therapy pool featuring soothing jets and warm water.

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