. Kids Do More at Camp! - Kids Do More at Camp!
- Looking for the perfect day camp for your child during the winter holidays and March Break? Then look no further. The City offers hundreds of high-quality, fun and affordable camps in neighbourhoods across Toronto, staffed by skilled and experienced counsellors.
- Integration Services may be requested if an individual requires assistance to participate in recreation programs. Refer to the Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Services section or visit
With Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, campers will have a fun, safe, rewarding and, most of all, memorable camp experience. For top 10 things to know about camps… visit - With Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, campers will have a fun, safe, rewarding and, most of all, memorable camp experience. For top 10 things to know about camps… visit
- Program Categories and Descriptions
- Program Categories and Descriptions
- Early Child 4-5 years, Child 6-12 years, Youth 13 years+
- Activity Camp
- Activity Camps offer an affordable option for families living in the City of Toronto. A typical week in an activity camp includes: a weekly theme with a balance of active and quiet games, crafts, songs, outdoor activities and special events. Activity Camps may go on a local trip such as a park or library.
- Adventure Camp
- Adventure Camps have all the ingredients of an Activity Camp and more! A typical week in one of our Adventure Camps includes: arts and crafts, sports, workshops and special events. Campers will go on a trip or bring in a special guest that is related to the theme of the camp.
- Specialty Camp
- Specialty Art Camps
- Specialty Art Camps are designed with the artistic child in mind! Whether your camper is interested in arts and crafts or performance arts and dance we have something for you. Campers will have an opportunity to develop their skills in their specific area of interest with formal instruction each day in addition to a full line-up of traditional camp activities.
- Specialty Sports Camps
- Calling all sport fans! Our Specialty Sports Camps offers campers an opportunity to develop or fine-tune their skills in a specific sport by participating in formal instruction each day of camp. This is in addition to a full line up of traditional camp activities.
- Specialty Interest Camps
- Magic, Cooking or Computers...do any of these interest your camper? If so, we offer a wide range of Special Interest Camps that will pique the interest of anyone. In addition to formal instruction, campers will also have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities.
- Attendance Expectations
- Attendance Expectations
- If you can’t go, let us know!
- If you are unable to attend the program you registered for, contact your local community centre or call 416-338-4386 so the spot can be offered to someone else.
- 6 Williamson Rd, 416-392-0740
- Day Time Start Code
- Holiday Camp
- Specialty Camp: Cooking 7-12 yrs $158/4 days
- Tu-F 9am-4pm Jan 2 3029090
- March Break
- Specialty Camp: Cooking 7-12 yrs $197/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3008179
- 485 Montrose Ave, 416-392-0744
- Adventure Camp 4-5 yrs $155/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3005716
- Specialty Camp: Dance 6-9 yrs $195/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3005717
- Specialty Camp: Gymnastics 6-12 yrs $195/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3005718
- 455 Glebeholme Blvd, 416-396-2880
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3022920
- 1081½ Pape Ave, 416-396-2880
- Holiday Camp
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $106/4 days
- Tu-F 9am-4pm Jan 2 2993832
- March Break
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $132/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 14 2993833
- 816 Logan Ave, 416-392-0749
- Adventure Camp 4-5 yrs $155/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3001821
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3001820
- Specialty Camp: Swim 6-10 yrs $195/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3001822
- 1339 Bathurst St, 416-392-0746
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2995296
- 870 Queen St E, 416-392-0751
- Day Time Start Code
- Holiday Camp
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs Free/4 days
- Tu-F 9am-4pm Jan 2 3023063
- March Break
- Activity Camp 6-12 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2992563
- 245 Main St, 416-392-1070
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3012848
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 6-12 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 3025996
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 3025997
- 66 Sheridan Ave, 416-392-0742
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- Adventure Camp 4 yrs $157/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3006345
- Adventure Camp 5 yrs $157/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3006346
- Adventure Camp 6-7 yrs $132/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3006344
- Adventure Camp 8-12 yrs $132/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3006343
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 4-12 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 3006375
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 3006373
- M-F 5pm-6pm Mar 12 3006374
- 220 Cowan Ave, 416-392-6928
- Adventure Camp 6-10 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3022689
- Adventure Camp 11-13 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3022690
- 181 Cleveland St, 416-392-0747
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2998319
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 6-12 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 2998334
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 2998335
- 75 Lansdowne Ave, 416-392-6696
- Day Time Start Code
- Adventure Camp 6-8 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3017549
- Adventure Camp 9-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3017550
- 402 Shuter St, 416-392-5490
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3005713
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 6-12 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 3005714
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 3005715
- 56 Woodfield Rd, 416-392-0734
- S.H. Armstrong CRC
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- Activity Camp 6-12 yrs $140/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2995326
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 6-12 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 2995303
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 2995304
- 91 Barrington Ave, 416-396-2880
- Holiday Camp
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs Free/4 days
- Tu-F 9am-4pm Jan 2 3023414
- March Break
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3023422
- Activity Camp 13-17 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 10am-5pm Mar 12 3023421
- 230 The Esplanade, 416-392-1347
- Activity Camp 6-12 yrs $82/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3012794
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 6-12 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 3012796
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 3012797
- 155 Crawford St, 416-392-0743
- Day Time Start Code
- Adventure Camp 4-5 yrs $155/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2995291
- Specialty Camp: Dance 4-5 yrs $195/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2995292
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2995290
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 4-12 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 2995299
- M-F 4pm-6pm Mar 12 2995298
- 1260 Dufferin St, 416-392-0039
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- Adventure Camp 4 yrs $81/5 days
- M-F 9:30am-12noon Mar 12 3012398
- Adventure Camp 5 yrs $155/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3012400
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs $130/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3012397
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 4-12 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 3012428
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 3012429
- M-F 5pm-6pm Mar 12 3012430
- 495 Sherbourne St, 416-392-0227
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2982978
- Adventure Camp 6-12 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 2982979
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 6-12 yrs Free/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 2982980
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 2982981
Camps at Historic Sites - Camps at Historic Sites
- Museum Camps offer children an opportunity to explore the past through hands-on activities, express themselves through artistic endeavours and engage with the unique environments of our museums – all in a safe and fun atmosphere.
- Things to know
- Age Requirements
- Campers must be the required age by the start of the program.
- Extended Hours
- Extended hours have a separate barcode for registration. Refer to program charts for times, fees and locations.
- Forms
- To ensure that all campers have the best possible experience, a Camper Information Form and related documents must be submitted to the museum 2 weeks before the start of camp. An information package will be mailed to you.
- Lunches and Snacks
- Children must bring their own snacks and lunch. In order to reduce the risk of exposure to nut allergies, we recommend participants bring nut-free snacks and lunches to camps. Participants should bring a refillable, non-breakable water bottle with them.
- Staff
- Camp activities are directed by seasonal university students with experience in creative children’s programming and/or experienced interpretive staff who work year round at our museums with our school and community groups. Staff participate in training which includes child management, appropriate program planning, risk management, inclusion and support and much more. Staff are certified in Emergency First Aid.
- Supervision
- We implement a standard staff ratio for all camps. Staff are dedicated to providing safe, fun and educational experiences.
- Inclusion and Support
- If participants require 1:1 support for behavioural, personal or medical care, they will be requested to provide their own support worker/family member/ volunteer. Contact the individual museum for more information.
- How to register
- Register online at or call 416-338-4386.
- Withdrawals and Refunds
- See page 108 for the complete Withdrawals and Refunds policy.
- Heritage facilities are excluded from Parks, Forestry and Recreation policies/procedures/Welcome Policy.
- Descriptions
- March Break Arts and Adventure Camp
- Campers will explore the 1920s and 1930s through the arts including painting, drawing, film, photography, radio plays and more. Each day is a new adventure set in this beautifully restored city mansion.
- Spadina Museum: Historic House and Gardens
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- 285 Spadina Rd, 416-392-6910
- Day Time Start Code
- March Break Arts Adventure Camp 7-10 yrs $195/5 days
- M-F 9am-4pm Mar 12 3023354
- Extended Hours
- Extended Hours 7-10 yrs $20/5 days
- M-F 8am-9am Mar 12 3023365
- M-F 4pm-5pm Mar 12 3023366
Permits - Permits
- Permits
- Are you or your group interested in renting an arena, sport field or any facility for a special event or unique function? To obtain rental rates, discuss your facility needs and book the facility that best suits your needs, refer to the permit pages. Give us a call, we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements with you.
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- Camps
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- ARC/CLASP
- After-School Recreation Care
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- Inclusion and Support
- We welcome and include children and youth with special needs/disabilities to participate in the After-School Recreation Care program at a level of participation suitable to their ability and facility access. Register at your desired location. For more information, call 416-338-1351 or email ARCA&.
- Fee Subsidies:
- The City offers the Welcome Policy, a financial subsidy for low-income residents. Those who qualify will receive an annual financial subsidy of $526 per child. The subsidy will cover the full year cost of the ARC/CLASP programs. To see if you qualify, call 416-338-2000 or visit .
- To contact ARC:
- General Information: 416-338-2512 or
- Email: Online:
- ARC@toronto.ca
- efun.toronto.ca
- Registration/Payments: 416-338-4386
- Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation operates innovative, quality and safe After-School Care in a recreation setting, for children ages 6-12 years old and Community Leadership After-School Program for youth ages 10-15 years old.
- Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation operates innovative, quality and safe After-School Care in a recreation setting, for children ages 6-12 years old and Community Leadership After-School Program for youth ages 10-15 years old.
- Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation operates innovative, quality and safe After-School Care in a recreation setting, for children ages 6-12 years old and Community Leadership After-School Program for youth ages 10-15 years old.
- Under the supervision of trained, caring recreation staff, ARC offers:
- • positive role models • safe staff ratios • physical activity and sports • safe environment • homework help • outdoor and creative play • health and wellness • nutrition • fun
- In addition, the Community Leadership After-School Program (CLASP) is developed on principles of healthy youth development. The program is designed to enhance life skills by promoting physical activity, health and wellness, and community involvement through leadership workshops.
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Selecting the Right Service Area –Integration Services or Adapted Programs - Selecting the Right Service Area –Integration Services or Adapted Programs
- Integration Services –
- An individual may require an extra staff in
- order to participate in standard recreational programs which is usually
- in a 1:10 ratio.
- A Special Needs Recreation Program Staff (Integration Staff) assists participants by providing modifications in areas such as program instruction, movement, equipment, communication and promotes socialization amongst peers.
- Adapted Recreation Programs –
- Adapted recreation
- programs are for individuals who have special needs and/or
- disabilities and want to participate in recreation activities with others
- who have similar interests, abilities and needs. Depending on the
- program, the ratios may be: 1:3 or 1:5.
Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Information - Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Information
- Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Information
- 416-397-4690
- E-mail:
- aissouth@toronto.ca
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- (for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing callers who have a TTY line):
- (for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing callers who have a TTY line):
- 416-392-4773
- Before Registering for Adapted Recreation Programs or Integration
- Before Registering for Adapted Recreation Programs or Integration
- To ensure the most enjoyable recreation experience participants must first contact the Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Services office in their district to apply for and receive a membership. Refer to the phone numbers listed.
- To complete the membership process, caregivers and/or the participant will be requested to complete information forms and meet with staff for a confidential intake meeting to discuss the participant’s needs before determining what program is appropriate.
- Before choosing a recreation program, whether Adapted Recreation Programs or Integration, it is important to give consideration to the following:
- 1. What environment is the participant best suited for?
- 2. What is the ideal ratio for the participant when attending a recreational program?
- 3. What is the participant’s ability level?
- 4. What is the participant’s level of socialization?
- 5. What is the participant’s level of independence in daily living?
- Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks to process a membership prior to registration.
- Returning participants
- Must also complete a number of forms to update their membership prior to registration and notify staff of any changes.
- How to Register
- If participants require 1:1 support for behavioural, personal or medical care, they will be requested to provide their own support worker/family member/volunteer.
- Adapted Recreation Programs
- To register for adapted recreation programs:
- 1. Ensure you have a membership.
- 2. Using the available registration methods, register into adapted recreation program barcode of choice.
- 3. If the program is full, please register to be on the waitlist.
- Integration Services
- Arrangements for Integration Staff are based on individual application and availability of integration staff.
- To request Integration Staff (at no extra cost for City of Toronto residents):
- 1. Contact the Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Services Office.
- 2. Ensure you have a membership.
- 3. Using the available registration methods, register into recreation program barcode of choice.
- 4. Request integration staff by registering, using the barcode listed.
- 5. You will be placed on a wait list then contacted by your district office to confirm availability of integration staff for your request.
- For Fall, Winter and Spring: Integration Staff may be requested for one (1) recreation program per session.
- For Summer: Integration Staff may be requested for summer camp only, for up to two (2) weeks City-wide. Evening and weekend staff are not available.
- If Integration Staff are not available, it is the responsibility of the family/caregiver to provide appropriate support.
- Note: If a caregiver is providing their own support worker, the Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Services office must be notified in advance so the appropriate agreement may be signed and submitted one week prior to the program start date.
- Adaptive Equipment
- Portable Lift with Sling
- ( available at Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre and Regent Park Aquatic Centre)
- The Portable Lift is an assistive device used for participants whose mobility is limited. The device will aid the caregiver in transferring the participant from one piece of equipment to another.
- To reserve a time to use the portable lift, call 416-395-7588.
- Sledges and Skate Horses
- Sledges and Skate Horses are adaptive skating devices that give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in leisure skate and hockey activities. Book your sledge a minimum of 10 business days before your intended use, by calling your district representative.
- Snoezelen Room
- Snoezelen Room provides a tranquil, multi-sensory environment that allows individuals with disabilities to enjoy gentle stimulation of the primary senses, including visual, tactile and auditory. The user can relax and have the opportunity to choose an activity at their own pace.
- Location: Agincourt RC31 Glen Watford Dr, Scarborough
- Tuesdays: 1pm-5pmThursdays/Saturdays: 10am-4pm
- Fee: $7/45-minute session
- To book a session, call 416-396-7760.
- Fitness Centres
- St. Lawrence Fitness Centre
- This fitness centre now offers a barrier-free space for wheelchair access and features the following wheelchair accessible fitness equipment: seated chest press, lat pull down, bicep curl machine, recumbent bike, upper body ergometer.
- For fitness centre information, see the fitness section.
- York Recreation Centre
- This new recreation centre has accessible fitness equipment to accommodate people’s abilities.
- For fitness centre information, see the Etobicoke York District FUN Guide or visit .
- Programs Descriptions
- Active8 (19 yrs+)
- • Daytime recreation opportunities for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.
- • Activities may include: co-operative games, arts, sports, basic cooking skills, swimming, physical activity workshops, community walks and drumming.
- • Participants must be able to independently participate within a program ratio: 1 staff to 8 participants.
- Adapted Basketball (13-29 yrs)
- • For youth with an intellectual disability to improve their basketball skills.
- • Family involvement is encouraged to help foster self-esteem, confidence and ability to socialize with peers.
- Adapted Cooking (13-29 yrs)
- • Introductory cooking class for children or youth with intellectual disabilities.
- • Focus on the basics of cooking and making healthy food choices with easy to make recipes.
- • Participants must be able to function independently within a program ratio: 1 staff to 4 participants.
- Adapted Pickleball (13-29 yrs)
- • Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net.
- • For youth with an intellectual disability to socialize and learn a new game.
- • Program ratio: 1 staff to 4 participants.
- Adapted Recreation (6-12 yrs)
- • A social program for children with special needs/disabilities.
- • Recreational activities include: arts and crafts, physical activity and community outings.
- • Participants must demonstrate functional communication, be able to travel on TTC with a small group, and be able to participate in group activities with support.
- • Program ratio: 1 staff to 3 participants.
- Adapted Recreation (13-29 yrs)
- • Program for youth and adults with special needs/disabilities.
- • Activities include: co-operative games, arts, sports, basic cooking skills, swimming, community trips and special guests.
- • Participants must require minimal support with travel on the TTC and must be able to follow verbal and visual instructions.
- • Program ratio: 1 staff to 5 participants.
- Adapted Ready, Set, PLAY! (6-12 yrs)
- • Introduces fundamental movement skills in a fun, safe environment
- • Program is participant focused and all participants progress at their own pace
- • Provides opportunity for participant’s to learn new skills and become confident competent movers
- • Caregiver involvement is encouraged and helps facilitate the growth of self-esteem and the ability to socialize with peers
- • Participants must be able to function within a program ratio: 1 staff to 4 participants.
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