Visit Our Commitment to Quality Recreation to find out what makes ARC a quality program.
Visit For Parents and Caregivers for day-to-day ARC program information, including what to bring, age requirements and details on sign-in/out procedures.
The exact registration date can be found on How to Register for Recreation Programs.
Register for the two sessions in order to guarantee a spot for the entire school year.
Programs run from:
Registration is based on five days per week: $2.89 per day for Fall 2022 Winter/Spring 2023.
| Session | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fall (September 7 to December 23, 2022) |
$213.86 |
| Winter/Spring (January 9 to June 23, 2023) |
$312.12 |
The scheduled payment option is only available through telephone assisted or in-person methods through a Client Service Representative. This process is no longer automated and requires both staff and client follow-up prior to the payment due date.
The City of Toronto’s Welcome Policy offers a financial subsidy for people with low incomes.
If you wish to withdraw your child from the ARC program:
Credits and refunds will be prorated based on the date withdrawal is requested. An $11 administration fee will be deducted from any credit or refund amount per person, per program for all withdrawals. The effective date of the withdrawal is the date the withdrawal notice is received by the City, regardless of the date the participant stopped attending the class.
Any request for a refund must be submitted in writing and dated. Call 416-395-1201 for assistance.
ARC provides a daily nutritious snack for all program participants. Each day ARC participants get to pick two healthy snacks, learn about nutrition and making healthy food choices. If your child has specific dietary needs, please inform our ARC staff so we can ensure that a snack can be provided for everyone. Note there will be no snack the first week of program. Please feel free to provide your child with a peanut and nut-free snack that week.
If there is inclement or severe weather, call our General Inquiry line at 416-338-2512, 311 or visit Recreation Centre Closures and Service Alerts to ensure that the ARC program is operating.
Staff-to-participant ratios are always maintained to ensure the safe supervision of your child.
| Age | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Six to 12 years (Child) | 1:10, on an exception basis max 1:15* |
| 13 to 24 years (Youth) | 1:15 |
*After School staff can have a maximum ratio of 1:15, with Supervisor approval, in specific circumstances (i.e. staff emergency or illness).
Where possible at certain locations, ARC staff provide a group walking escort to children who are within walking distance from their local school to the after-school location.
We welcome and include children and youth with disabilities to participate in the After-School Recreation Care program at a level of participation suitable to their ability and facility access. We require participants to be able to participate independently or provide their own caregiver if needed.
Register at the desired location and contact staff at 416-338-1351 or email arc@toronto.ca.
Chalkfarm Community Centre (Jane/Wilson, 180 Chalkfarm Dr.)
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