St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre

Address: 230 The Esplanade M5A 4J6 Map It
District: Toronto and East York

Announcements

St. Lawrence Community Centre is located in the historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood of downtown Toronto. The community centre shares its space with Market Lane Public School and the St. Lawrence Community Day Care. It offers a full range of programming for families, children, adults and older adults.

It has a type C fitness facility.

There are two squash courts that are available to reserve by calling the centre.

Special Features

General Information

Phone: 416-392-1347
Accessibility
TTC Information
Hours:
Monday: 6:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 6:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 6:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Arts

Ballet - Early Child

Early child level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper ballet technique.

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Dance: Ballet (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 3 - 4pm

Dance - Adult

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

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Dance: Hip Hop (16yrs and over)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Dance - Child

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

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Dance: Hip Hop (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 4:15 - 5:15pm

Dance: Ballet (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Dance - Early Child

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

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Dance: Creative Movement with Caregiver (2 - 3yrs)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 2:30 - 3:15pm

Dance: Creative Movement with Caregiver (2 - 3yrs)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 3:30 - 4:15pm

Dance - Older Adult

Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and social dancing

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Dance: Line Dance (60yrs and over)

Jul-04-2023 to Aug-29-2023, Tue, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Dance: Line Dance (60yrs and over)

Jul-04-2023 to Aug-29-2023, Tue, 6:45 - 7:45pm

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)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 4 - 4:30pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm

Music: Guitar - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-30-2023, Wed, 6:30 - 7pm

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)

Jul-10-2023 to Sep-18-2023, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-10-2023 to Sep-18-2023, Mon, 5:30 - 6pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 2:30 - 3pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 3 - 3:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 3:30 - 4pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 4 - 4:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-10-2023 to Sep-25-2023, Mon, 4 - 4:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-10-2023 to Sep-18-2023, Mon, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-10-2023 to Sep-18-2023, Mon, 6 - 6:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-10-2023 to Sep-18-2023, Mon, 6:30 - 7pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-10-2023 to Sep-18-2023, Mon, 7 - 7:30pm

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)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-07-2023, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-10-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-17-2023 to Jul-21-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-24-2023 to Jul-28-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-31-2023 to Aug-04-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-08-2023 to Aug-11-2023, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-14-2023 to Aug-18-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-21-2023 to Aug-25-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Extended Hours

The Extended Hours option provides supervised care before and/or after camp for children registered in City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry and Recreation camp sessions.

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Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-07-2023, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-07-2023, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-10-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-10-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-17-2023 to Jul-21-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-17-2023 to Jul-21-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-24-2023 to Jul-28-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-24-2023 to Jul-28-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-31-2023 to Aug-04-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-31-2023 to Aug-04-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-08-2023 to Aug-11-2023, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-08-2023 to Aug-11-2023, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-14-2023 to Aug-18-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-14-2023 to Aug-18-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Extended Hours: AM (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-21-2023 to Aug-25-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 - 9am

Extended Hours: PM (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-21-2023 to Aug-25-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Fitness

Yoga - Older 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 - Beginner, and Yoga: Chairr.

Required Equipment: Mat

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Yoga - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Jul-03-2023 to Aug-28-2023, Mon, 10:15 - 11:15am

Yoga - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Jul-07-2023 to Sep-01-2023, Fri, 10:15 - 11:15am

Yoga - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Apr-03-2023 to Jun-26-2023, Mon, 10:15 - 11:15am

Yoga - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Apr-14-2023 to Jun-23-2023, Fri, 10:15 - 11:15am

General Interest

Sports

Martial Arts - Child

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

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Martial Arts (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Martial Arts (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-09-2023 to Sep-03-2023, Sun, 12:45 - 1:45pm

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 ()

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6:30 - 7:15pm

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 ()

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6:30 - 7:15pm

Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid (CPR B)

This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society and is generally offered in an intensive weekend format. The Bronze Medallion component teaches how to manage complex water rescues through the development of physical fitness and judgment skills. Candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in 12 minutes or less by the course exam date. The Emergency First Aid (CPR-B) component teaches victim assessment, CPR and choking, and first aid treatment of external bleeding, heart attack, stroke and wound and burns.

Prerequisite: Minimum age 13 years old or Bronze Star. Candidates with Bronze Star, that are under 13 years of age, can register for this course by calling 416-396-7378 or visiting an in-person registration site.

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

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Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (CPR B) (13yrs and over)

Nov-03-2023 to Nov-05-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9:30pm

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)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm

Guardian Swim 1 (6mths - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm

Guardian Swim 1 (6mths - 5yrs)

Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Guardian Swim 1 (6mths - 5yrs)

Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm

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)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm

Guardian Swim 2 (6mths - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm

Guardian Swim 2 (6mths - 5yrs)

Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Guardian Swim 2 (6mths - 5yrs)

Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm

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 incidences. 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)

Dec-27-2023 to Dec-31-2023, Sun, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, 9am - 6:30pm

National Lifeguard - Pool Recert

This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This recertification course offers a chance to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level in a pool setting. Your lifeguarding skills will be tested based on physical standard, judgement and skill. Candidates are required to bring their own whistle and proof of original certification.

Prerequisite (current or expired): National Lifeguard - Pool

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 Recert (16yrs and over)

Jul-09-2023 to Jul-09-2023, Sun, 10am - 6:30pm

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)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin (3 - 5yrs)

Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm

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)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Preschool Swim 2: Stingray (3 - 5yrs)

Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm

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)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm

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)

Jul-07-2023 to Sep-01-2023, Mon, Fri, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. Candidates will learn to organize, plan, teach and evaluate 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 or the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program.

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)

Jun-26-2023 to Jun-30-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30am - 6pm

Swim and Lifesaving Instructor (15yrs and over)

Aug-28-2023 to Sep-01-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30am - 6pm

Ultra Swim 1

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

Prerequisite: None

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Ultra Swim 1 (5 - 16yrs)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm

Ultra Swim 1 (5 - 16yrs)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm

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 (5 - 16yrs)

Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm

Ultra Swim 2 (5 - 16yrs)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm

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)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm

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 - 18yrs)

Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm