After-School Recreation Care
The After-School Recreation Care (ARC) program provides safe, affordable child care for children ages 6 to 12. Under the supervision of trained, caring recreation staff, ARC offers children creative activities, outdoor play, health & wellness, sports & physical activities, social interaction & making friends, and homework help.
General Program Information
| Days: | Monday to Friday - full-time registration only |
| Time: | School Dismissal - 6pm |
| Dates: | September 6, 2011 - June 22, 2012 |
| Fee: | $3.50/day - registration based on 5 days per week Registration/payments are only accepted in person at Toronto City Hall, Etobicoke, North York or Scarborough Civic Centres or by calling 416-338-4386 |
Payment Information
| Session | Payment Amount | Payment Due | Method of Payment |
| Fall Session | $273 | Upon Registration | Payment by credit card with operator or cheque made payable immediately with mail-in Registration form |
| Winter Session | $203 | October 3, 2011 | Scheduled credit card payment or post-dated cheque received prior to October 3rd, 2011 |
| Spring Session | $185 | February 6, 2012 | Scheduled credit card payment or post-dated cheque received prior to February 6th, 2012 |
*Cheques should be made payable to the City of Toronto.
Registration Method
| Telephone Registration: Call the 4-FUN line at 416-338-4386 |
- June 4th: registration lines will open at 7:00 am - After June 6th: open 8:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri - By credit card/account credit only |
| Mail: After-School Recreation Care (ARC) Parks, Forestry & Recreation 399 The West Mall, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M9C 2Y2 |
- Complete registration form and mail with payment - Registration will be processed as received as of June 4 (not prior) - Payment by credit card, cheque or money order |
| In-Person: Register on June 4th from 7 am to 12 noon Or From June 6th onwards, Register during our regular business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. |
On June 4th, in Scarborough: - Centennial Recreation Centre - Agincourt Recreation Centre From June 6th onwards, from Monday to Friday: - Etobicoke Civic Centre - North York Civic Centre - Toronto City Hall - Scarborough Civic Centre |
*Registration by internet and TTR are not available
Children may be withdrawn from the program at any time. Withdrawals from the ARC program must be made in writing and submitted to the Program Co-ordinator 2 weeks prior to the withdrawal date. Withdrawals may also be submitted via e-mail to arc@toronto.ca 2 weeks prior to the withdrawal date. Once withdrawn from the program families may only re-register if a space is available, otherwise they will be placed on a waiting list. A $10 administration fee will be deducted per participant for all refunds, withdrawals, and credits.
Locations
| Etobicoke/York District | Scarborough District |
| Bala Avenue Community School(Jane/Weston) | Berner Trail Jr. PS.(Neilson/Sheppard) |
| Chalkfarm CC(Jane/Wilson) | Corvette Jr. PS.(Kennedy/Eglinton) |
| Daystrom PS.(Weston/Sheppard) | Ellesmere – Statton PS.(Birchmount/Ellesmere) |
| Firgrove PS.(Jane/Finch) | Lord Roberts Jr. PS.(Midland/Eglinton) |
| Gracedale PS.(Finch/Islington) | St. Barbara CS.(Scar. Golf Club Rd./Lawrence Ave. E.) |
| John D. Parker Junior School | St. Barnabas CS.(Markham/Sheppard) |
| North York District | St. Boniface CS.(Markham/Kingston) |
| Antibes CC(Bathurst/Finch) | St. Elizabeth Seton CS.(Invergordon/McCowan) |
| Calico PS.(Giltspur/Calico) | St. Martin De Porres CS.(Morningside/Lawrence Ave. E.) |
| Lawrence Heights CC(Lawrence Ave. W./Allen) | Stephen Leacock CI(Birchmount/Sheppard) |
| Regina Mundi CS (Dufferin/Lawrence Ave. W) |
Walter Perry Jr. PS.(Midland/Eglinton) |
| O’Connor PS.(Victoria Park/O’Connor) | Willow Park Jr. PS.(Scar. Golf Club Rd./Lawrence Ave. E.) |
| Sloane PS.(Eglinton Ave. E./Victoria Park) | Toronto/East York District |
| St. Wilfrid CS.(Keele/Finch Ave. W.) | Crescent Town PS.(Victoria Park/Danforth) |
| Stan Wadlow Clubhouse(Woodbine/Cosburn) | |
| Terry Fox CC/Gledhill ES.(Danforth/Woodbine) |
*Please note that locations are subject to change. Walking escorts may be provided at some locations.
Community Leadership After-School Program (CLASP) 11 to 14 years - O'Connor CC (Victoria Park/O'Connor)
Contact ARC
- Email: ARC@toronto.ca
- General Information Line: 416-338-2512
- Registration/Payments: 416-338-4386