Matty Eckler Recreation Centre

Address: 953 Gerrard St E M4M 1Z4 Map It
District: Toronto and East York

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Matty Eckler Recreation Centre is located on the southeast corner of Pape Avenue and Gerrard Street East. It has a fitness facility.

History
The Pape Recreation Centre was renamed the Matty Eckler Community Centre in 1997. Mr. Matty Eckler (1910 - 1996) was one of the first staff at Pape Recreation Centre when it opened in the 1930s and he remained until his retirement in 1975.

Matty had a strong commitment to the development of baseball programs and leagues for Toronto's children and youth. He provided guidance and inspiration for the development of the Toronto Greenwood Baseball League and the Toronto Dundas Mixed Baseball League.

Special Features

General Information

Phone: 416-392-0750
Accessibility
TTC Information
Hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Related Locations

Matty Eckler Playground

Related Information

Fitness: Membership and Fees

Arts

Arts and Crafts - Early Child

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

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Crafty Creations with Caregiver (1 - 2yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 9:15 - 10am

Crafty Creations with Caregiver (1 - 3yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10 - 10:45am

Crafty Creations (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10:45 - 11:30am

Crafty Creations with Caregiver (1 - 3yrs)

Oct-09-2024 to Dec-04-2024, Wed, 10:30 - 11:15am

Crafty Creations with Caregiver (1 - 3yrs)

Oct-09-2024 to Dec-04-2024, Wed, 9:30 - 10:15am

Ballet - Adult

Introductory and intermediate level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper ballet technique.

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Dance: Ballet (19yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 8:30 - 9:30pm

Dance: Ballet (19yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 1 - 2pm

Dance: Ballet (19yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 6 - 7pm

Ballet - Child

Introductory and intermediate level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper ballet technique.

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Dance: Ballet (9 - 13yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 6 - 7pm

Dance: Ballet (6 - 6yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11am - 12pm

Dance: Ballet (7 - 8yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Dance: Ballet (9 - 13yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 1:30 - 3pm

Dance: Ballet (6 - 9yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5 - 6pm

Ballet - Youth

Introductory and intermediate level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper ballet technique.

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Dance: Ballet (13 - 18yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 7 - 8:30pm

Crafts - Adult

These courses offer instruction in a variety of crafts such as scrapbooking, woodcarving and stained glass.

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Wood Working (18yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 3 - 5pm

Wood Working (18yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 6 - 8pm

Wood Working (18yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 7 - 9pm

Wood Working (18yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 1 - 3pm

Wood Working (18yrs and over)

Oct-10-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 7 - 9pm

Crafts - Child

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offering instruction in a variety of crafts such as card making, ceramics and sewing.

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Wood Working (10 - 14yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Crochet (7 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 4 - 5pm

Crafty Creations (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5 - 6pm

Wood Working with Caregiver (7 - 12yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 4:15 - 5:15pm

Dance - Early Child

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

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Dance: Ballet (4 - 5yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:15 - 5pm

Dance: Jazz (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5:15 - 6pm

Dance: Ballet (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10:15am

Dance: Ballet (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10:15 - 11am

Dance: Jazz (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11 - 11:45am

Guitar - Private - All Ages

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

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Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 1 - 1:30pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 1:30 - 2pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 2 - 2:30pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 2:30 - 3pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 3 - 3:30pm

Guitar - Private - Child

Private guitar lessons are instructed to suit participant's skill and ability level.

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Music: Guitar - Tri Private (6 - 13yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 3:30 - 4pm

Music: Guitar - Tri Private (6 - 13yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 4 - 4:30pm

Hip Hop - Child

Street and dance club influenced style of jazz dance. Known for its fast and energetic pace, this creative form of dance is often seen in music videos.

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Dance: Hip Hop (6 - 9yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 4 - 5pm

Dance: Hip Hop (8 - 13yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 5 - 6pm

Jazz - Child

Introductory and intermediate level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper jazz technique.

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Dance: Jazz (6 - 12yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 7 - 8pm

Dance: Jazz (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Music - Private - All Ages

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

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Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 4 - 4:30pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 6:30 - 7pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 7 - 7:30pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 7:30 - 8pm

Piano/Keyboard - Private - All Ages

Private piano/keyboard lessons are instructed to suit participant's skill and ability level.

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Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 6:30 - 7pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 7:30 - 8pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11 - 11:30am

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 1:30 - 2pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 2 - 2:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 2:30 - 3pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 3 - 3:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 4 - 4:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 5:30 - 6pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 6 - 6:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 6:30 - 7pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 7 - 7:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 7:30 - 8pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 4 - 4:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 7 - 7:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10 - 10:30am

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10:30 - 11am

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:30am - 12pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 12:30 - 1pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 1 - 1:30pm

Visual Arts - Adult

These courses fall within visual arts that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.

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Pottery (18yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 1 - 3pm

Pottery (18yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 7 - 8:30pm

Pottery (18yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 7 - 8:30pm

Pottery (18yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 7 - 8:30pm

Visual Arts - Child

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

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Pottery (7 - 12yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Drawing (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Cartooning (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 5 - 6pm

Camps

CampTO - Child

CampTO is a fun and creative full-day experience. Participants will enjoy games, arts and crafts, sports and more while making new friends. Water play or Swim days will also be enjoyed, dependent on weather and camp location.

These camp programs include a variety of age groups between 6 to 12 years old.

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CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Sep-27-2024 to Sep-27-2024, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-11-2024 to Oct-11-2024, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Nov-15-2024 to Nov-15-2024, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Nov-29-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 9am - 4pm

Fitness

Cardio - Older Adult

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; HIIT: Boot Camp; Cardio Dance: Bollywood; and Cardio Dance: Hip Hop.

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Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-09-2024, Mon, 10:45 - 11:45am

Family Fitness

Classes are designed to encourage families to participate in physical activity together. Each individual must register for this class. Fees vary based on age.

Programs may include: Yoga with Family, Fitness with Family, and Fitness with Baby

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Yoga with Family (3yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 9:30 - 10:30am

Muscle Conditioning - Older Adult

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.

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Strength and Conditioning (60yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-19-2024, Thur, 10:45 - 11:45am

Pilates - Adult

Classes include exercises that focus on strengthening core muscle groups.

Required Equipment: Mat

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Pilates (13yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 7:30 - 8:30pm

Pilates (13yrs and over)

Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Tai Chi - Adult

Enjoy the benefits of improved health, relief of stress and concentrated relaxation. Emphasis is on general health and fitness through the development of slow and controlled movements in a fixed sequence.

Various styles are offered which may include: Tai Chi, and Qigong.

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Qigong (13yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 2 - 3pm

Tai Chi - Intermediate (13yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 12 - 1pm

Tai Chi (13yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 1:15 - 2:15pm

Qigong (13yrs and over)

Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Yoga - Adult

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

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Yoga (13yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Nov-25-2024, Mon, 8 - 9pm

Yoga (13yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 9:30 - 10:30am

Yoga (13yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 7:30 - 9pm

Yoga with Baby (14yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 12:30 - 1:30pm

General Interest

ARC - After-School Recreation Care

An after-school child care and recreation program that offers a variety of activities including: Sports, Outdoor Play, Special Events, Creative Activities and Homework Help.

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After-School Recreation Care (ARC) (6 - 12yrs)

Sep-03-2024 to Dec-20-2024, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 3 - 6pm

Computers - Adult

Variety of computer courses that introduce basic skills and explore the tools and capabilities of various software programs

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Computers: Web Design (18yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Computers - Child

Variety of computer courses that introduce basic skills and explore the tools and capabilities of various software programs

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Computers: Web Design (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Computers: Web Design (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 9:30 - 10:30am

Computers: Video Game Design (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 10:30 - 11:30am

Computers: Video Game Design (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Computers: Video Game Design (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Computers: Video Game Design (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 1 - 2pm

Computers: Video Game Design (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 2 - 3pm

General Interest - Early Child

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

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Recreation Adventures with Caregiver (1yr - 1yr 6mths)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 9:30 - 10:15am

Recreation Adventures (1yr 6mths - 3yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 10:30 - 11:15am

Recreation Adventures (1yr 6mths - 3yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 11:15am - 12pm

Sports

Basketball - Child

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.

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Basketball: Instructional (10 - 12yrs)

Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 5 - 6pm

Basketball: Instructional (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Gymnastics - Child

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

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Gymnastics - Intermediate (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 6 - 7pm

Gymnastics - Intermediate (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 2 - 2:45pm

Gymnastics - Beginner (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5 - 6pm

Gymnastics - Beginner (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 1:15 - 2pm

Martial Arts - Child

Variety of martial arts courses from beginner to advanced levels including Tae Kwon Do and Karate.

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Karate (8 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 7:15 - 8pm

Karate - Advanced (6yrs and over)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 2 - 3pm

Karate (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 5:15 - 6pm

Karate (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 6:15 - 7pm

Karate - Beginner (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 1 - 2pm

Soccer - Child

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.

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Soccer: Instructional (6 - 8yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 4:45 - 5:45pm

Soccer: Instructional (8 - 12yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 5:45 - 6:45pm

Sports - Early Child

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

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Soccer (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 4 - 4:45pm

Gymnastics with Caregiver (2 - 3yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 9:45 - 10:30am

Gymnastics with Caregiver (2 - 3yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 10:30 - 11:15am

Gymnastics with Caregiver (1yr 6mths - 3yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 11:15am - 12pm

Gymnastics with Caregiver (1yr 6mths - 4yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 3:15 - 4pm

Gymnastics (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Nov-28-2024, Thur, 4:15 - 5pm

Gymnastics with Caregiver (1yr 6mths - 3yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 9:30 - 10:15am

Gymnastics with Caregiver (2 - 3yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 10:15 - 11am

Gymnastics (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11 - 11:45am

Gymnastics (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Swimming

Adult Swim 1

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.

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Adult Swim 1 (17yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Adult Swim 1 (17yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Adult Swim 1 (17yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Adult Swim 2

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.

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Adult Swim 2 (17yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Adult Swim 2 (17yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Adult Swim 2 (17yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Adult Swim 3

Development of surface support and stroke improvement. Continuous swim of 100 to 300 metres.

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

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Adult Swim 3 (17yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Adult Swim 3 (17yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Guardian Swim 1

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

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Guardian Swim 1 (6mths - 5yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 4:30 - 5pm

Guardian Swim 1 (6mths - 5yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5:30 - 6pm

Guardian Swim 1 (6mths - 5yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm

Guardian Swim 2

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.

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Guardian Swim 2 (6mths - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm

Guardian Swim 2 (6mths - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Guardian Swim 3

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.

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Guardian Swim 3 (6mths - 4yrs 11mths)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 12:45 - 1:15pm

National Lifeguard - Pool

This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. National Lifeguard - Pool will provide candidates with the knowledge needed to perform a rescue and the mindset to prevent incidents. Candidates will learn sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and mature attitude toward the role of the lifeguard in a pool setting, importance of teamwork, leadership and communications, and prevention of accidents and treatment of medical emergencies.

Prerequisite (current or expired): Minimum age 15 years old, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CRP-C from an approved provider.

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

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National Lifeguard: Pool (15yrs and over)

Nov-22-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin

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

Prerequisite: None

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Preschool Swim 1: Penguin (3 - 5yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin (3 - 5yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5:30 - 6pm

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 10:45 - 11:15am

Preschool Swim 2: Stingray

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.

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Preschool Swim 2: Stingray (3 - 5yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5 - 5:30pm

Preschool Swim 2: Stingray (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Preschool Swim 2: Stingray (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm

Preschool Swim 2: Stingray (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11:15 - 11:45am

Preschool Swim 3: Otter

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.

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Preschool Swim 3: Otter (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm

Preschool Swim 3: Otter (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 12:45 - 1:15pm

Preschool Swim 4: Dolphin

Development of front swim, back swim and sidekick. Introduction into jumping into deep water. Continuous swim of 10 metres.

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

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Preschool Swim 4: Dolphin (3 - 5yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5:45 - 6:15pm

Preschool Swim 4: Dolphin (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm

SPLASH Swim Team

Swimmers are encouraged to expand their swimming skills by practicing their strokes in a team-based environment and showcasing their skills in a competitive setting during swim meets.

Prerequisite: Must be able to swim at least two continuous pool lengths (e.g. 50 metres) of unassisted front swim and show ability to take breaths.

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SPLASH Swim Team (5 - 17yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Tue, Thur, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. Candidates will learn to organize, plan, teach and evaluate swimming, lifesaving and first aid skills. Candidates will work to develop skills in the area of class management, teaching, evaluation, leadership, communication and administration. With the successful completion of this course candidates will be qualified to instruct the Toronto Learn to Swim program, the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program, Emergency First Aid with CPR-B, Rookie Ranger and Star Patrol and Bronze Star, Medallion and Cross.

Prerequisite (current or expired): Minimum age 15 years old and Bronze Cross

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

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Swim and Lifesaving Instructor (15yrs and over)

Oct-18-2024 to Oct-27-2024, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm

Swim Lessons - Private

Private lessons provide a ratio of one instructor per participant while completing swimming skills specific to the participant.

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Swim Lessons - Private (3yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 6 - 6:30pm

Tiny Tots Swim

Children in tiny tots progress through the Learn to Swim skills at their own pace. Lessons are private (one participant per instructor) and 15 minutes in length. There are no prerequisites.

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Tiny Tots Swim (1 - 5yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 6:15 - 6:30pm

Tiny Tots Swim (1 - 5yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 4:15 - 4:30pm

Tiny Tots Swim (1 - 5yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 4:45 - 5pm

Tiny Tots Swim (1 - 5yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5:45 - 6pm

Tiny Tots Swim (1 - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 4:45 - 5pm

Tiny Tots Swim (1 - 5yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5:15 - 5:30pm

Tiny Tots Swim (1 - 5yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 10:45 - 11am

Ultra Swim 1

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

Prerequisite: None

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Ultra Swim 1 (5yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm

Ultra Swim 1 (5yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm

Ultra Swim 1 (5yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm

Ultra Swim 1 (5yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 12:15 - 12:45pm

Ultra Swim 2

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

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

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Ultra Swim 2 (5yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm

Ultra Swim 2 (5yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 2 (5yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 2 (5yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 2 (5yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 12:45 - 1:15pm

Ultra Swim 3

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

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

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Ultra Swim 3 (5yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm

Ultra Swim 3 (5yrs and over)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 5 - 5:30pm

Ultra Swim 3 (5yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 3 (5yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Ultra Swim 3 (5yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Ultra Swim 4

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

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

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Ultra Swim 4 (5yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 4 (5yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 4 (5yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm

Ultra Swim 4 (5yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm

Ultra Swim 4 (5yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 12:15 - 12:45pm

Ultra Swim 5

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

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

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Ultra Swim 5 (5 - 16yrs)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5 - 5:30pm

Ultra Swim 5 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 5 - 5:30pm

Ultra Swim 5 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm

Ultra Swim 5 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 5 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Ultra Swim 6

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.

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

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Ultra Swim 6 (5yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5 - 5:45pm

Ultra Swim 6 (5yrs and over)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 4:15 - 5pm

Ultra Swim 6 (5yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11 - 11:45am

Ultra Swim 7

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.

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

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Ultra Swim 7 (5yrs and over)

Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5 - 5:45pm

Ultra Swim 7 (5yrs and over)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5 - 5:45pm

Ultra Swim 7 (5yrs and over)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 11 - 11:45am

Ultra Swim 8

Development of surface dives with underwater swim, object support and all strokes. Continuous swim of 300 metres.

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

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Ultra Swim 8 (5 - 17yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Ultra Swim 8 (5 - 17yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 8 (5 - 17yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 10:45 - 11:45am

Ultra Swim 9

Development of non-contact rescues and stroke improvement. Introduction of stride jump. Continuous swim of 400 metres.

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

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Ultra Swim 9 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Ultra Swim 9 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 9 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 10:45 - 11:45am

Ultra Youth Swim 1

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

Prerequisite: None.

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Ultra Youth Swim 1 (9 - 15yrs)

Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 6:45 - 7:30pm

Arts

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Program	Mon Sep 30	Tue Oct 01	Wed Oct 02	Thu Oct 03	Fri Oct 04	Sat Oct 05	Sun Oct 06
Art Club (6 - 12yrs)			5 - 6pm
Creative Writing (6 - 12yrs)					4 - 5pm

Fitness

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Program	Mon Sep 16	Tue Sep 17	Wed Sep 18	Thu Sep 19	Fri Sep 20	Sat Sep 21	Sun Sep 22
Cardio: High/Low (13yrs and over)	9:30 - 10:30am 6:15 - 7:15pm		9:30 - 10:30am 6:15 - 7:15pm	9:30 - 10:30am		9:30 - 10:30am
Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)	10:45 - 11:45am
Pilates (13yrs and over)		7:30 - 8:30pm
Qigong (13yrs and over)	2 - 3pm				11:30am - 12:30pm
Strength and Conditioning (60yrs and over)				10:45 - 11:45am
Strength and Conditioning (13yrs and over)					9:30 - 10:30am
Tai Chi (13yrs and over)				1:15 - 2:15pm
Weight/Cardio Room (13yrs and over)	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 7:45pm	9am - 7:45pm
Yoga (13yrs and over)	8 - 9pm	9:30 - 10:30am	7:30 - 9pm
Yoga with Baby (14yrs and over)				12:30 - 1:30pm

General Interest

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Program	Mon Sep 16	Tue Sep 17	Wed Sep 18	Thu Sep 19	Fri Sep 20	Sat Sep 21	Sun Sep 22
Recreation Fun and Play with Caregiver (up to 5yrs)	9:30 - 11:30am		9:30 - 11:30am		9:30 - 11:30am

Sports

Previous Week

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Program	Mon Sep 16	Tue Sep 17	Wed Sep 18	Thu Sep 19	Fri Sep 20	Sat Sep 21	Sun Sep 22
Badminton (13 - 24yrs)		7 - 8:30pm
Badminton (18yrs and over)			7 - 9:30pm			3:15 - 4:45pm	3:15 - 5:15pm
Basketball (19yrs and over)	7:30 - 9:45pm
Basketball (13 - 24yrs)	4 - 7pm				6 - 9:45pm	5 - 7:45pm
Pickleball (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3pm
Soccer (19yrs and over)				8 - 9:45pm
Table Tennis (18yrs and over)	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 9:45pm	9am - 7:45pm	9am - 7:45pm
Volleyball (19yrs and over)						9:30 - 11:30am
Volleyball (13 - 18yrs)							5:30 - 7:45pm

Swimming

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Program	Mon Sep 23	Tue Sep 24	Wed Sep 25	Thu Sep 26	Fri Sep 27	Sat Sep 28	Sun Sep 29
Aquatic Fitness: Shallow (13yrs and over)		10:30 - 11:30am		10:30 - 11:30am
Lane Swim (7yrs and over)	11:30am - 2:30pm 4:30 - 5:45pm 7:15 - 8:45pm	12:30 - 2:30pm 4:30 - 5:45pm 7:15 - 8:45pm	11:30am - 2:30pm 4:30 - 5:45pm 7:15 - 8:45pm	12:30 - 2:30pm 4:30 - 5:45pm 7:15 - 8:45pm	12:30 - 2:30pm	2:15 - 3:45pm	2:30 - 3:45pm
Leisure Swim	6 - 7pm	6 - 7pm	6 - 7pm	6 - 7pm		12:15 - 2pm	12:15 - 2:15pm
Leisure Swim: Older Adult (60yrs and over)	10:30 - 11:15am	11:30am - 12:15pm	10:30 - 11:15am	11:30am - 12:15pm	11:45am - 12:30pm

Facility Type	Quantity	Facility Rating *
Computer/Training Room	1	C
Dressing Room	6
Fitness/Dance Studio	1	C
Games Room	1 1	C
Gymnasium	1	B
Indoor Pool	1	B
Kitchen	1
Lounge	1	C
Multipurpose Room	1 2	BC
Preschool	1	C
Recording Studio	1
Weight/Cardio Room	1

* Facilities can be available to permit. Permit rates are dependent on facility rating of Premium, A, B or C and your group category. Use the Facility Classifications and Rating Criteria to learn more about amenities that might be available at each facility.

Please contact the facility at 416-392-0750 , prior to your visit to determine if the facility can meet your needs.

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Arts

Arts and Crafts - Early Child

Ballet - Adult

Ballet - Child

Ballet - Youth

Crafts - Adult

Crafts - Child

Dance - Early Child

Guitar - Private - All Ages

Guitar - Private - Child

Hip Hop - Child

Jazz - Child

Music - Private - All Ages

Piano/Keyboard - Private - All Ages

Visual Arts - Adult

Visual Arts - Child

Camps

CampTO - Child

Fitness

Cardio - Older Adult

Family Fitness

Muscle Conditioning - Older Adult

Pilates - Adult

Tai Chi - Adult

Yoga - Adult

General Interest

ARC - After-School Recreation Care

Computers - Adult

Computers - Child

General Interest - Early Child

Sports

Basketball - Child

Gymnastics - Child

Martial Arts - Child

Soccer - Child

Sports - Early Child

Swimming

Adult Swim 1

Adult Swim 2

Adult Swim 3

Guardian Swim 1

Guardian Swim 2

Guardian Swim 3

National Lifeguard - Pool

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin

Preschool Swim 2: Stingray

Preschool Swim 3: Otter

Preschool Swim 4: Dolphin

SPLASH Swim Team

Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Swim Lessons - Private

Tiny Tots Swim

Ultra Swim 1

Ultra Swim 2

Ultra Swim 3

Ultra Swim 4

Ultra Swim 5

Ultra Swim 6

Ultra Swim 7

Ultra Swim 8

Ultra Swim 9

Ultra Youth Swim 1

Arts

Fitness

General Interest

Sports

Swimming

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