Youth Recreational - Forest City Water Polo

Youth Recreational Programs

If you’re new to the sport of water polo or simply want to play in a non-competitive environment, our Make a Splash programs are for you! These programs are intended to develop basic water polo skills, get some amazing fitness, and of course – have fun!

Ages 4-9, Swim & Play Session #1 - Tuesday, Downtown YMCA

Ages: 4 - 9, with exceptions for 3 year olds who are comfortable in the water. (Registrant must be between ages 3 and 10 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026)
Ideal for: Children who are working on improving their swimming skills with a little dash of water polo.
When: Tuesdays at 6:55pm-7:35pm, September 15 - November 10 2026 (9 week session)
Where: Centre Branch YMCA, 382 Waterloo St, London, ON N6B 2N8
Cost: $130 (plus $35.00 insurance fee)

Ages 4-9, Swim & Play Session #1 - Saturday, Carling

Ages: 4 - 9, with exceptions for 3 year olds who are comfortable in the water. (Registrant must be between ages 3 and 10 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026)
Ideal for: Children who are working on improving their swimming skills with a little dash of water polo.
When: Saturdays at 10:00am-10:45am, September 26 - December 19 2026 (No session on October 31 2026) (12 week session)
Where: Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre, 656 Elizabeth St, London, ON N5Y 6L3
Cost: $175 (plus $35.00 insurance fee)

10U Make a Splash, Saturday

Ages: 10 and under (born in 2017 or earlier)
Ideal for: Children who are working on strengthening their swimming skills along with an introduction to water polo. This program is 30 minutes of swim instruction and 45 minutes of water polo focus.
When: Saturdays at 10:45am - 12:00pm, September 26 - December 19 (No session October 31 2026) (12 week session)
Where: Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre, 656 Elizabeth St, London, ON N5Y 6L3
Cost: $254, including t-shirt and towel (plus $35.00 insurance fee)

10U Make a Splash, Wednesday

Ages: 10 and under (born in 2017 or earlier)
Ideal for: Children who want a program that focuses more on water polo.
When: Wednesdays at 7:15pm-8:30pm (14 week session)
Where: BGC London, 184 Horton St E, London, ON N6B 1K8
Cost: $265, including t-shirt and towel (plus $35.00 insurance fee)

10U Water Polo for Life, Wednesday and Saturday (Full Year)

Ages: 10 and under (born in 2017 or earlier)
Ideal for: Children who are competent swimmers and enjoy learning a new sport
When & Where: Wednesdays and Saturdays, Sept 16 - May 22 (full year). Wednesdays - 7:15pm-8:30pm at BGC London, 184 Horton St E, London, ON N6B 1K8. First Wednesday is September 16. Saturdays - 10:45-12:00 at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre, 656 Elizabeth St, London, ON N5Y 6L3 (No session October 31, 2026) NOTE: first Saturday is September 26.
Cost: $800, including t-shirt and towel (plus $35.00 insurance fee). Split payment option is available at checkout ($400 at registration, $400 on or before September 30)

12U Make a Splash, Sunday

Ages: 12 and under (born in 2015 or 2016)
Ideal for: Children who want to learn water polo for the first time.
When: Sundays at 1:00pm-2:30 pm, from September 20 - December 20. No sessions on Nov. 22 or 29. (12 sessions)
Where: Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC), 1045 Wonderland Rd N, London, ON N6G 2Y9
Cost: $320, including t-shirt and towel (plus $35.00 insurance fee)

14U Make a Splash, Sunday

Ages: 14 and under (born in 2013 or 2014)
Ideal for: Children who want to learn water polo for the first time and/or not compete
When: Sundays at 1:00pm-2:30pm, from September 20 - December 20. No session on November 22 or 29. (12 sessions)
Where: Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC), 1045 Wonderland Rd N, London, ON N6G 2Y9
Cost: $320, including t-shirt and towel (plus $35.00 insurance fee)

16U Make a Splash, Sunday

Ages: 16 and under (born in 2011 or 2012)
Ideal for: Children who want to learn water polo for the first time and/or not compete
When: Sundays at 2:00pm-4:00pm, from September 20 - December 20, 2026. No session on November 22 or 29. (12 sessions)
Where: Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC), 1045 Wonderland Rd N, London, ON N6G 2Y9
Cost: $390, including t-shirt and towel (plus $35.00 insurance fee)