Fall Recreation Programs

Fall registration starts on September 10 and 11, 2024, depending on the location.
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Registration starts on September 10 and 11, 2024, depending on the location. Find your registration date, create or manage your account and learn how to search for programs on How to Register for Recreation Programs. Programs start the week of Saturday, September 28, 2024.

With approximately 16,000 registered courses on offer and nearly 157,000 spaces available, there’s something for all ages, interests and skill levels this fall.

Find your nearest location using the Registered Programs Map.

Some recreation programs are adapted to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. To ensure a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience, classes are smaller, additional assistance is provided and sometimes adaptive equipment is used. To access Adapted and Inclusive Services (AIS) you need an AIS membership.

Accessible Recreation programs include:

    Learn a new craft or improve your existing creative skills with our Arts programs. Our qualified staff will teach you the technical skills to take your talent to the next level.

    Programs include:

    • Visual Arts and Crafts: acrylic painting, art club, cartooning, ceramics, clay, crafty creations, crochet, drawing, drawing and painting, jewellery making, knitting, multi-arts, oil painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, sewing, watercolour painting, woodworking, young artist
    • Dance: ballet, ballroom, basics, belly dance, Bollywood, breakdance, Caribbean, contemporary, creative movement, Hawaiian, hip hop, jazz, K-pop, Latin, line dance, lyrical, salsa, tap
    • Music: African drumming, drumming, guitar, keyboard, orchestra discovery, piano, making music, singing
    • Performing Arts: creative writing, drama, musical theatre, puppet playhouse
    • Workshops: paint night, photography, jewellery making and more

    PA Day CampTO is available for single days on September 27, October 11, November 15 and November 29.

    Holiday CampTO will be available for registration in November. Holiday CampTO is a winter-friendly camp experience that offers physical activities, active and quiet games, and arts and crafts activities at locations across the city. It starts on December 27 or January 2, to align with the winter school break. Children ages four to 12 years are welcome.

    Adapted Holiday CampTO and Virtual Adapted Holiday CampTO will be available for registration in November. The in-person camp offers a safe, enjoyable and rewarding camp experience for individuals with disabilities, ages six to 12. The virtual camp allows clients ages 13 and over to take part in activities from home, with a focus on social skills and movement.

    These programs are available for many ages and interests and do not require registration. Browse all programs by category using the Drop-in Programs List or search by location using the Drop-in Programs Map.

    Programs include:

    *Fees may apply

    Get your heart rate up, achieve a great workout and have fun in our group fitness programs. A range of classes are available, including:

    Learn more about FitnessTO memberships and options

      Learn skills and classic games in our general interest programs. From cooking classes to playing chess, there’s something for everyone to try out.

      Programs include:

        Children may achieve their skating goals in our friendly and safe indoor skating classes. Some adult classes are also available.

        Programs include:

        Visit Skating, Figure Skating and Hockey Lessons for program descriptions and safety equipment information.

          Learn a new sport or improve your game. Join us for recreational play or instructional lessons.

          Programs include:

          We offer swimming classes for children, youth, adults and older adults**, at many levels. Participants will be able to improve their swimming skills, get out of their comfort zone and increase their knowledge of water safety. Our instructors ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

          Programs include:

          Some programs require a caregiver in the water to participate.

          **Older adults can register for any adult swim lessons.

          Virtual programs include:

          • Virtual Adapted CampTO registration will be available in November
          • Virtual Adapted Programs: Active 8, arts and crafts, bingo, board games, chair yoga, family Zumba, science

          The City uses Cisco Webex Meetings for Virtual Recreation programs. Once registered, participants will be sent instructions by email on how to access the program online a few days before the class start date.

          You will need:

          • a computer, smartphone or tablet with
            • internet access
            • a camera (optional)
          • access to the email account used for program registration
          • to install Webex on your device

          Programs are popular and many have waiting lists. If you can no longer attend the program you are registered for, contact the community centre where the program is offered or call 416-396-7378, so the spot can be offered to someone else. If you do not attend the first two classes and have not notified us, you will be contacted and may be withdrawn from the program. This will allow others on the waitlist to participate. So…if you can’t go, let us know!

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