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Boathouse

Admission/Rental Policy

Beach Admission Policy for Children under 14

Orange Wristband: Children 5 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian wearing bathing attire, in the water, and within arm's reach. Participants are only allowed in the shallow end and a 2:1 ratio must be maintained.

 

Red Wristband: Children between 6 and 9 years of age that are not accompanied by a parent/guardian in the water, are required to perform a Facility Swim Test. If the child does not pass the Facility Swim Test admission is denied.
 
Yellow Wristband: Children between 6 and 9 years of age that are not able to pass or do not wish to participate in the Facility Swim Test, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian wearing bathing attire, in the water, and within arm’s reach. Participants are only allowed in the shallow end and a 2:1 ratio must be maintained. If lifejackets are worn by all, then an 8:1 ratio must be maintained.
 
Green Wristband: Participant who is able to pass the Facility Swim Test may swim in the deep end. Wristband only administered by Aquatic Staff. All children under 14 years of age wishing to swim in the deep end must pass a Facility Swim Test.
 
Blue Wristband: Children 10 to 13 years of age.

 

Facility Swim Test:  To pass the Facility Swim Test, patrons must demonstrate: 1) Comfort in water, 2) Swim 25 metres uninterrupted in the swimming area 3) Patron must perform the swimming skill on their front with their face in the water and show the ability to take a breath.  Passing of the Facility Swim Test is up to the discretion of the lifeguards.

Boat Rental Policy

​Boat Rental Admission Policy: 

• Participants under the age of fourteen (14) must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.  An adult (14 years of age or older) is only able to supervise 2 persons under the age of 14.
• Participants with seizure disorders or serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.

 

Boat Rental Rules: 

• Adhere to the time of your rental.  You must be back at your designated time or be charged for increased time usage.
• Lifejackets must be worn at all times on docks and in water crafts.
• Remain in your craft at all times unless supervised by a lifeguard
• Do not pick up or drop off people other than at the boathouse.
• No horseplay while in your water craft.
• In case of emergency, use one long whistle blast to signal the lifeguards that you require immediate emergency assistance when on the water.  If possible hold a paddle straight up into the air for location reference.
• Items are not permitted to be left in the boathouse. The City of Brampton is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged belongings.
  
• No switching of patrons during a boat rental.

Programs

We are pleased to offer a number of exciting outdoor or science camps for children aged 6-17 during the summer as well as outdoor programming for adults and children. For further information call 905.791.7751.

Registered programs for Adults and Children

• Water Programs
  
• Swim to Survive Adult (14+ Years)-  FREE
• Canoeing and Kayaking (8-13 Years) (14+ Years)
• Kayak Social Paddle (14+ Years)
• Kayak Workout (14+ Years)
• Kayak and Canoe Rescue
• Stand Up Paddleboard Fitness (14+ Years)
• Stand Up Paddleboard (10-13 Years) (14+ Years)
• Stand Up Paddleboard Mind, Body, and Soul (14+ Years)
• Sport General Programs
• Amazing Rush (6-13 Years)
• Archery Level 1 (8-13 Years)
• Archery Level 1 and 2 (14+ Years)
• Breakfast with the Birds (6-13 Years)
• Fishing (8-13 Years)
• Geocaching (6-13 Years)
• Geocaching After Dark (6-13 Years)
• Outdoor Program Try It (6-13 Years)
• Volleyball Skills and Drills (6-13 Years)
  

Weekly science camps are offered for ages 6-13 during the summer season

• Camp Animal Adventure
• Camp Science
• Week 1: Energy and Robots
• Week 2: Dinos and Fossils
• Week 3: Mini Medical School
• Week 4: To the Moon and Back
• Week 5: Airplanes and Rockets
• Week 6: Tornados and Volcanoes
• Week 7: Engineering and Building
• Week 8: Chemical Reactions
• Week 9: Energy and Robots

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Weekly outdoor camps are offered for ages 6-17 during the summer season.

• Camp Canoe and Kayak Adventure
• Camp Water Sports
• Camp Triathlon
• Camp Lifesaving Sport
• Camp Archery

Brampton Parks Land By-Law 161-83

Boat permits are only issued and valid during posted Lake operating hours. Please​ click here​ to find more information regarding swimming and boating at Professor's Lake Recreation Centre.

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