Annette Community Recreation Centre

Dance programs for children with a disability ages 6-12. These programs will require an additional registration process to become eligible to participate.

Dance programs for youth with a disability ages 13-29. These programs will require an additional registration process to become eligible to participate.

Courses offering instruction on a variety of arts and crafts techniques and projects.

These courses offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as ballroom, salsa and latin.

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as cultural and tap.

Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and basic dance skill development.

Private guitar lessons are instructed to meet the individual needs of the participant.

Variety of instructional and recreational courses in music.

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, fall within the performing arts that may include acting and theatrical performance.

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, fall within visual arts area that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 13-24, fall within visual arts area that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.

This group of programs is suitable for all fitness levels, focusing on providing cardiovascular exercise that use large muscle groups. Classes may include music and dance movements to create an aerobic workout. Most classes will also include a muscle conditioning component. Small equipment may be used.

Programs may include: Zumba; Boot Camp; Cardio Dance: Bollywood; and Cardio Dance: Hip Hop.

This group of programs is suitable for all fitness levels, focusing on providing cardiovascular exercise that use large muscle groups. Classes may include music and dance movements to create an aerobic workout. Most classes will also include a muscle conditioning component. Small equipment may be used.

Programs may include: Zumba; Boot Camp; Cardio Dance: Bollywood; and Cardio Dance: Hip Hop.

This group of programs is suitable for all fitness levels. Classes focus on muscle strengthening and endurance with no cardio component. Classes may be specific to certain areas of the body and may use equipment such as bars, stability balls, hand weights and exercise bands.

Programs may include: Body Strength, Mobility and Strength: Chair, and Stretch and Strength.

Classes include exercises that focus on strengthening core muscle groups.

Required Equipment: Mat

Classes include exercises that focus on a series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles.

Various styles are offered, these may include: Yoga/Pilates Fusion, and Yoga: Power.

Required Equipment: Mat

An opportunity to interact and socialize with other participants through a variety of activities and interests.

An opportunity to interact and socialize with other participants through a variety of activities and interests.

A recreation program that develops children's physical literacy, fine and gross motor skills through instruction, active and creative play. The program helps children build a foundation for sports and/or arts.

Instructional Ball/Floor Hockey programs provide participants an opportunity to further develop their Ball or Floor Hockey skill(s) in a structured instructional setting. Each week will be taught under the guidance and co-ordination of our highly trained Sport instructors.

Recreational Ball/Floor Hockey programs provide an opportunity for participants to secure their space in a weekly Ball/Floor Hockey program focusing specifically on scrimmage style games. Participants will play with the same group of people each week. This program will offer no instruction, but will be supervised by staff to help co-ordinate equal play.

Instructional Basketball programs provide participants an opportunity to further develop their Basketball skill(s) in a structured instructional setting. Each week will be taught under the guidance and co-ordination of our highly trained Sport instructors.

Recreational Basketball programs provide an opportunity for participants to secure their space in a weekly Basketball program focusing specifically on scrimmage style games. Participants will play with the same group of people each week. This program will offer no instruction, but will be supervised by staff to help co-ordinate equal play.

Introductory to advanced courses that develop skills and teach basic moves used in gymnastics. Participants build confidence and have fun learning.

A variety of racquet and paddle sports are available for beginner and intermediate participants. Instructional programs may include tennis, badminton, table tennis or pickleball.

Instructional Racquet and Paddle Sport programs provide participants an opportunity to further develop their skill(s) in a structured instructional setting. Each week will be taught under the guidance and co-ordination of our highly trained Sport instructors.

Recreational Racquet and Paddle Sport programs provide an opportunity for participants to secure their space in a weekly Racquet and Paddle Sport program focusing specifically on scrimmage style games. Participants will play with the same group of people each week. This program will offer no instruction, but will be supervised by staff to help co-ordinate equal play.

Programs variations may include tennis, badminton, table tennis or pickleball.

Instructional Soccer programs provide participants an opportunity to further develop their Soccer skill(s) in a structured instructional setting. Each week will be taught under the guidance and co-ordination of our highly trained Sport instructors.

Recreational Soccer programs provide an opportunity for participants to secure their space in a weekly Soccer program focusing specifically on scrimmage style games. Participants will play with the same group of people each week. This program will offer no instruction, but will be supervised by staff to help co-ordinate equal play.

A mix of instructional programs to learn, practice and play physical activities and/or athletic skills.

Instructional Volleyball programs provide participants an opportunity to further develop their Volleyball skill(s) in a structured instructional setting. Each week will be taught under the guidance and co-ordination of our highly trained Sport instructors.

Recreational Volleyball programs provide an opportunity for participants to secure their space in a weekly Volleyball program focusing specifically on scrimmage style games. Participants will play with the same group of people each week. This program will offer no instruction, but will be supervised by staff to help co-ordinate equal play.

Instructional Volleyball programs provide participants an opportunity to further develop their Volleyball skill(s) in a structured instructional setting. Each week will be taught under the guidance and co-ordination of our highly trained Sport instructors.

Recreational Volleyball programs provide an opportunity for participants to secure their space in a weekly Volleyball program focusing specifically on scrimmage style games. Participants will play with the same group of people each week. This program will offer no instruction, but will be supervised by staff to help co-ordinate equal play.

An instructional swimming program designed for children, youth and adults with a disability. These programs will require an additional registration process to become eligible to participate.

Introduction of front & back swim, front, side and back glide, submersion & breath control, surface support and deep water. Continuous swim of 25 to 50 metres.

Prerequisite: None.

Development of front crawl, back crawl, glides, surface support and deep water. Introduction of stride entry, eggbeater and breaststroke. Continuous swim of 50 to 100 metres.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Adult Swim 1.

This course serves as an excellent preparation for Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem solving and decision making skills, learn one-rescuer adult CPR and obstructed airway response, how to contact Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and develop Water Smart confidence and Lifesaving skills.

Prerequisite: Minimum 9 years old.

Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance. One child per caregiver.

Prerequisite: None

Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Development of front float, back float and surface support. Introduction to front and back glide and submersion. One child per caregiver.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Guardian Swim 1.

Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Development of all skills unassisted. Introduction to front swim with basic arm action and jump into the water with personal flotation device (PFD). One child per caregiver.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Guardian Swim 2.

This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. Candidates are introduced to the key principles of learning, the basic progressions of teaching and the role and responsibilities of instructors and assistants. Successful completion of this course will prepare candidates to be able to assist certified instructors with swimming lessons.

Prerequisites (current or expired): Minimum 14 years old and Bronze Crossl

For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills

Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.

Prerequisite: None

Development of entries & exits, bobbing and floats without assistance. Introduction to front swim. Continuous swim three metres.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 1 or Guardian Swim 3.

Development of front swim and back swim. Introduction to side glides, sculling and deep water. Continuous swim of five metres.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 2.

Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance. Class size is limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: None

Development of front swim, back kick and glides. Introduction to deep water, surface support, side glide and kicking. Continuous swim of 5 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 1 or Preschool Swim 3.

Development of surface support, side glide and kicking. Introduction to front crawl, diving and back swim. Continuous swim of 10 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 2 or Preschool Swim 4.

Development of front crawl and treading water. Introduction to side breathing, somersault, whip-kick and forward roll. Continuous swim of 25 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 3.

Development of front dive, forward roll and front crawl. Introduction to back crawl, eggbeater kick and elementary backstroke arms. Continuous swim of 75 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 4.

Development of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and eggbeater. Introduction to stride entries, surface dives, breaststroke and interval training. Continuous swim of 150 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 5.

Development of surface dives, eggbeater, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Introduction to shallow dive into deep water and clothed treading water. Continuous swim of 200 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 6.

Development of surface dives with underwater swim, object support and all strokes. Continuous swim of 300 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 7.

Development of non-contact rescues and stroke improvement. Introduction of stride jump. Continuous swim of 400 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 8.