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News Release - Registration for the City of Toronto’s winter programs opens tomorrow 

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

December 2, 2024    
   
Registration for the City of Toronto’s winter programs opens tomorrow 
 
Starting tomorrow, Toronto residents can register for winter recreation programs run by the City of Toronto - the largest provider of recreation programs in the city. With approximately 17,000 registered courses and close to 162,000 spaces, the City offers programming for everyone - including swimming, skating and camps for people of all ages, skill levels and interests.  
 
Registration for winter recreation programs begins at 7 a.m. on the following dates:  

• Tuesday, December 3 – Etobicoke York and Toronto and East York    
• Wednesday, December 4 – North York and Scarborough  
 
Residents can learn more about the programs including registration information by visiting the City’s webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/winter-recreation-programs/
 
New this winter 
 
Last month, the City unveiled a new registration and booking system for residents to enrol in recreation and cultural programs and to book spaces.  
 
The new system includes features to improve user experience. These include a ‘wish list’ feature to reduce time required for registration while eliminating the need to search for available programs on the spot. This system is mobile-responsive and incorporates improved accessibility and self-serve options. 
 
The City encourages residents to explore the new system by creating an account and a ‘wish list’ before registration for programs begins tomorrow. 
 
Registration support 

To support the transition to the new system, residents will have access to online, in-person and telephone support during the registration period.  

A final, virtual Help Session will be hosted tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to present features of the new registration system and to answer user questions. During registration, additional locations have been added to provide in-person support. The following ten community centre locations will be open from 7 a.m. to noon on the following dates:  
 
Tuesday, December 3  

• Driftwood Community Recreation Centre, 4401 Jane St.   
• Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre, 220 Cowan Ave. 
• Memorial Pool and Health Club, 44 Montgomery Rd. 
• Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter St. 
• Wellesley Community Centre, 495 Sherbourne St. 
• York Recreation Centre, 115 Black Creek Dr.  
 
Wednesday, December 4  

• Centennial Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Rd.  
• Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre, 29 St. Dennis Dr. 
• Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library, 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Ln. 
• Malvern Recreation Centre, 30 Sewells Rd.   
 
Additionally, approximately 20 recreation centres will open at 7 a.m. on registration days so clients can access free Wi-Fi. Residents who need help preparing for registration can call 416-396-7378, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended call centre hours will be available in advance of December registration dates including today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both registration days.  More information can be found on the City’s webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/how-to-use-our-services/online-registration-booking/
 
Older adult discount 
 
Participants 60 years of age and older receive a 50 per cent discount on the regular price of adult recreation programs excluding private, semi-private and small group lessons. For more information about free programs and other subsidies for recreation programs, visit the City’s webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/how-to-use-our-services/how-to-register-for-recreation-programs/free-lower-cost-recreation-options/
 
Welcome Policy 
 
Residents who are currently enrolled in the City’s Welcome Policy should have received an email from the City. These users are asked to activate their new accounts as soon as possible if they intend to register for winter recreation programs.   
 
The Welcome Policy credit can be used to register for City recreation programs including Holiday CampTO and PA Day CampTO. Those receiving social assistance (Ontario Works) and living in Toronto are pre-approved to receive this credit and should speak to their caseworker or apply online.  
    
Toronto residents with family income that meets the criteria may also apply. More information on the criteria and how to apply, free programs and other subsidies for recreation programs can be found on the City’s website: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/child-family-support/welcome-policy-recreation-fee-subsidy/ 
 
Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.    
     
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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca   

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