Toronto and East York District • Fall 2017/Winter 2018 The fun guide
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Weight Room 60 yrs+ Free/12 wks M-F 9 am -11 am Jan 8 2982949 32 Arts (40-67 for listings) Registration begins – September 13 Toronto and East York District • Fall 2017/Winter 2018 Arts Crafts • Dance • Music • Performing Arts • Visual Arts Get in touch with your creative side Arts programs provide an opportunity for you to explore and develop new and existing skills, an appreciation for the arts and to cultivate your imagination. A wide range of recreational arts programs are offered for every age group including – visual arts, music, dance, performing arts, crafts and workshops. 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 toronto.ca/accessibility. Some arts programs may have an additional fee for materials. Contact the program location directly for specific details. Programming Descriptions Crafts There is an incredible variety of craft classes to be experienced. The majority of craft classes require no previous experience, simply a desire to learn, socialize and have fun. Each location has its own instructors that provide expert guidance and direction in a given craft. Participants may be expected to provide some and/or all required materials. Dance Dance programs offer a variety of styles for all ages and skill levels. Choose from traditional dances such as jazz, ballet, hip hop and line dance or non-traditional dances such as Salsa and Latin to name a few. Beginner classes will allow participants to learn introductory dance steps. Advanced classes have participants who have already mastered the basic dance steps and now want to learn more challenging steps to enhance their skills and technique. Instructors can assist you in determining your dance level. Culturally specific dance programs are open to participants of all levels of ability. Performing Arts Performing arts programs offer participants an opportunity to learn performing techniques in a group setting. Registrants will learn through a variety of exercises and class situations how to control stage fright, build confidence and voice projection. Music Our instructional music programs introduce participants to basic theories that include reading musical notation and keeping time. Registered participants will be able to choose instruction in a variety of instruments, including; guitar, piano, drums, vocal and more. Students may be expected to bring their own instruments where indicated. Our beginner music classes use basic approaches that are appropriate for all ages. Drop-in programs require participants to bring their own instruments and a minimum of beginner experience. These students continue to improve their skills and work on more challenging pieces of music. Visual Arts Visual arts programs offer the participant of any skill level an opportunity to learn new techniques or mediums. These classes provide the necessary foundation of skills that will assist the participant to progress to use colour or more advanced drawing techniques. Basic art classes introduce the artist to a variety of forms such as acrylic, watercolour, traditional oils to conte, pencil crayon and pastels. Workshops The City provides many opportunities to experience seasonal, holiday or special interest workshops for all ages and abilities. Some workshops are short and last only a couple of hours, while others require a few days to complete. Workshops generally focus on a certain theme and the participants leave the program with a completed project. Participants may be expected to provide some and/or all required materials. Toronto and East York District – Fall 2017/Winter 2018 Early Years (40-67 for listings) 33 Toronto and East York District • Fall 2017/Winter 2018 Earl y Years Arts and Crafts • Drama • Drop-in Play • Music • General Interest • Sports Have fun with others and share your playful side Parks, Forestry and Recreation is committed to providing high-quality recreation programs for children 0 to 5 years of age. Early Years programming provides a creative, fun and safe place to introduce your child to recreation activities while building friendships and developing physical, social and creative skills. For specific program activities, refer to the descriptions. 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 toronto.ca/accessibility. Program Information Parks, Forestry and Recreation offers exciting Early Years recreation programs that align with the regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act. • The Act defines program age requirements for children age 5 years and under. • Your child must reach the specified age of the program by the first day of class. • Programs for children under 3 years of age are required to have a caregiver attend the program. Programs with a Parent/Caregiver Registered programs are intended solely for the individual client that is registered in the program. Programs “with caregiver” require a parent or caregiver of at least 14 years of age to directly supervise the participant that is registered and actively participate in the program. Additional children are not permitted to attend unless also registered with appropriate caregiver present. All Other Programs Children develop independently through active play and structured, instructor supervised activities. Parents or caregivers do not attend these programs. Washroom Guidelines Programs without a parent/caregiver are intended for children who are toilet trained. To ensure your child’s successful participation in the program: • Encourage your child to use the washroom before the program begins. • Tell staff about any special toileting routines or signs your child uses when they need to use the washroom. • Pull up training pants are acceptable in the program. (Staff cannot change diapers.) • If your child requires a special needs support worker to help with personal care, please notify your Community Recreation Programmer. Food Allergies and Restrictions The City of Toronto and its staff cannot guarantee the contents or ingredients in foods or supplies within programs. If your child has a food allergy or restriction you must notify staff at your program location. Pariticipant Pick-up Participants are expected to be picked up at the end of Early Years Instructional Programs without Caregivers. Participants who are picked up late will have a fee of $1 for each minute late applied to their program registration account. Program Descriptions Arts and Crafts Crafty Creations Explore and use imagination to create basic crafts. Individual Art Form–Painting/Drawing Instruction and skill development in a specific art form. Pottery Instruction and skill development in the art of pottery. Young Artists Basic instruction in a variety of art mediums Dance Please see the Arts section for descriptions. Drama Drama Explore emotions, physical mannerisms and participate in dramatic exercises inspiring imagination. Puppet Playhouse Discover the art of puppet making storytelling and the creation of individual puppets and puppet theatre. New Early Years Program Titles Former Program Name New Program Name Indoor Play with Caregiver Recreation Fun and Play with Caregiver Creative Playtime with Caregiver Playtime Fun with Caregiver Sing-A-Long Time with Caregiver Recreation Adventures with Caregiver Creative Playtime Playtime Fun Sing-A-Long Time Recreation Adventures Preschool Discovery with Caregiver Storybook Adventures with Caregiver Story Time with Caregiver Recreation Discovery with Caregiver Preschool Discovery Storybook Adventures Recreation Discovery 34 Early Years (40-67 for listings) Registration begins – September 13 Drop-In Play Recreation Fun and Play with Caregiver This drop-in program provides a safe place for children to participate in a variety of supervised, unstructured recreational activities. Through active play, children will explore fundamental movement, fine, and gross motor skills. A Caregiver must accompany the child. Staff supervise, facilitate and organize activities but do not instruct in this program. Drop-in programs do not require pre-registration. Fitness Fitness Instruction and skill development in a specific fitness activity. Yoga (please bring your own mat) Gentle exercises promoting flexibility, proper breathing and relaxation, while strengthening and toning the muscles. General Interest Around The Garden Learn the basics of gardening, composting, recycling, insects and plants. Building Fun Explore building activities through ongoing projects while constructing various objects using tools and materials. Creative Chefs This cooking program lets children explore and be creative with food while learning etiquette, food groups, and healthy food choices. Geography Fun Learn about the world through the people, places and cultures that make up your community and this diverse city. Little Engineers Learn the foundations of engineering design, weights and measures, and physics. Little Explorers Learn about your community, city, country, world and universe by exploring maps, landmarks and cultures through themed crafts, stories, and activities. You will learn how to use a compass, map your community and understand legends and symbols to explore various countries and their cultures throughout the world. Little Farmers Discover farm animal life through crafts and activities while visiting a farm environment. Recreation Adventures This is an introductory instructional program that introduces children to basic active play to develop physical literacy. Through a variety of activities in a social and fun recreational environment, children will develop fundamental movement (e.g. run, jump, skip, hop) and creative skills. Children will participate in activities including: theme-based physical activities, games, arts and crafts, and unstructured play. A Caregiver does not need to attend. Staff provide supervision and instruction. Recreation Adventures with Caregiver This is an introductory instructional program that introduces children to basic active play to develop physical literacy. Through a variety of activities in a social and fun recreational environment, children will develop fundamental movement (e.g. run, jump, skip, hop) and creative skills. Children will participate in activities including: theme-based physical activities, games, arts and crafts, and unstructured play. A Caregiver must accompany the child. Staff provide supervision and instruction. Recreation Discovery This is an advanced instructional program that challenges and encourages children to further progress and develop their physical literacy, enabling them to develop a solid foundation of fundamental movement (e.g. run, jump, skip, hop) and creative skills to prepare them for various program areas including sports and the arts. Children will experience the social benefits and enjoyment of participating in more comprehensive and structured physical and creative play activities including: theme-based games, arts and crafts, rhymes, song and dance, storytelling, music, and unstructured play. A Caregiver does not need to attend. Staff provide supervision and specialized instruction. Recreation Discovery with Caregiver This is an advanced instructional program that challenges and encourages children to further progress and develop their physical literacy, enabling them to develop a solid foundation of fundamental movement (e.g. run, jump, skip, hop) and creative skills to prepare them for various program areas including sports and the arts. Children will experience the social benefits and enjoyment of participating in more comprehensive and structured physical and creative play activities including: theme-based games, arts and crafts, rhymes, song and dance, storytelling, music, and unstructured play. A Caregiver must accompany the child. Staff provide supervision and specialized instruction Science Fun An opportunity to explore and use imagination through basic science experiments. Science Lab Explore the foundations of science which may include chemical reactions, flight dynamics, cellular mechanics, and the inner working of the human body. Simply Cooking An introduction to cooking and baking. Story Time An introduction to a variety of children’s stories, incorporating crafts and dramatic play. Music Making Music Make music in a group setting with some basic instruments, props and singing. Orchestra Discovery Create your own instruments and discover how they work together to create sounds, rhythm and music. Sports Gymnastics Gymnastics builds strong minds, strong bodies and is an excellent foundation for many sports. The City of Toronto offers multiple levels of introductory gymnastics instruction. Visit toronto.ca/parks for information on gymnastics programs available. Individual Sport (i.e. Ball Hockey/ Basketball/Martial Arts/Soccer/Tennis) Basic introduction to a specific sport with an emphasis on developing skills, team work and fair play in a non-competitive environment. Ready, Set, PLAY! The A B C s of Physical Literacy Children need to learn how to throw a ball before they can throw out the first pitch. Ready, Set, PLAY! programs introduce children to the basics of moving confidently and competently in a fun and active environment that will help prepare them for participation in a variety of sports and activities. Children will learn the fundamentals of a wide range of physical activities including rolling, swinging, running, skipping, jumping, balancing, dribbling, throwing, catching, kicking and more. Starting out here is the first step towards a lifetime of fun and activity. Toronto and East York District – Fall 2017/Winter 2018 General Interest (40-67 for listings) 35 Toronto and East York District • Fall 2017/Winter 2018 General Interest Clubs • Cards • Games • Computers • Cooking • Drop-in Programs Whatever your interest, there is a program for you A variety of programs for all ages to explore your hidden talents. Join a club, take a computer course, get in on a game of cards, or watch a movie with your family and socialize with peers. 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 toronto.ca/accessibility. Programs may vary by district and by session. Some general interest programs may have an additional fee for materials. Contact the program location directly for specific details. Program Descriptions Cards and Games There are a wide variety of cards and games programs offered where participants can socialize while taking part in a fun activity. Participants can learn a new skill in an instructional program, or come to a drop-in program where no formal instruction is provided and participants can join at any time. Clubs Participants are given the opportunity to interact and make new friends while participating in supervised activities. Clubs can be focussed around an activity or interest, such as books or games, or may be designed for the interests of a particular age group or gender. There is no formal instruction and participants can join at any time. Computers Participants of various skill levels will develop their knowledge of computers and programs through instruction. Programs may focus on specific topics such as emails, video game and web design and may be designed for different skill levels such as beginner, intermediate or advanced. There are also drop-in computer labs for you to access various computer programs and the internet – no formal instruction is provided. Cooking Cooking programs teach participants the basics of how to measure and combine ingredients while making delicious recipes. There is a variety of interest-specific cooking courses available that focus on a particular technique such as baking or recipes from a specific culture. First Aid A variety of First Aid courses are offered throughout the city, visit toronto.ca/swim and click on the Aquatic Leadership section for more information. Games/Movies Participants take part in various games and activities each week, including occasional movies. There is no formal instruction and participants can join at any time. Gardening Child and youth gardening programs focus on exploring nature, weather, how things grow as well as some of the insects and animals involved. Program may include outdoor components. Adult programs focus on progression of gardening skills beyond basic, or provide instruction in a specific gardening discipline (such as balcony gardening, raised bed gardening etc.). Program may include outdoor components. Geography Children will explore the local community through projects, games and activities. In specialized programs, children will learn about their community, city, country and world by exploring maps, landmarks and cultures through themed projects, games and activities. Language Beginner language programs introduce participants to the basics of language, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, conversation and real-life daily situations. Intermediate and advanced programs continue to explore vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing skills in more depth. The focus is conversational. Nature Children will have opportunities to do hands-on exploration of the environment through projects, games and activities. Program may include outdoor components. Science Children will explore basic science knowledge and conduct fun and exciting experiments. In specialized programs, children will learn scientific theories, develop skills beyond basics, and apply knowledge to conduct experiments. Other Programs General interest spans a wide variety of activities and interests where participants may interact and socialize with others through workshops, special events or trips/outings. These programs may be offered one-time, half day, full day and may involve travel to off-site locations. 36 Sports (40-67 for listings) Registration begins – September 13 Toronto and East York District • Fall 2017/Winter 2018 S p orts Athletic Memberships • Sports Programs Keep active and healthy Lace up your shoes and come out and play – your sport is just around the corner. Stay active, have fun, and meet new friends in one of our many sports programs. Whether you would like to drop-in and play a sport recreationally, learn something new, or fine-tune the skills that you already have, we have a program for you. Improved fitness levels, better health and opportunities for social interaction are just a few of the fringe benefits of staying active while doing something you enjoy. For more information on all of our great sport opportunities, visit: toronto.ca/parks 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 toronto.ca/accessibility. Some sports programs may have an additional fee for materials or supplies, contact the program location directly for specific details. Find Your Sport! Parks, Forestry and Recreation offers a progressive introduction to sport through a variety of beginner to advanced introductory level programs. • Start to PLAY! programs introduce younger participants to the fun of sport through activities and games that will help them develop sport- specific skills • PLAY! programs are for participants from 6 to 12 years of age and introduce basic sport-specific skills in a fun environment that focuses on individual development and team work through activities and mini-games. • SKILLS! programs are for participants from 6 to 12 years of age who have some sport experience and would like to learn more about technical skills, practice, and game strategy through drills, activities, and scrimmages. • GAME! programs are designed for youth, adults, and older adults who are interested in learning a new sport at the recreational level or would like to brush up on their skills. 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