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70 General Interest Registration begins – March 11

General InterestClubs • Cards • Games • Computers • Cooking • Science • Nature

Whatever your interest, there is a program for youA variety of programs for all ages to explore your hidden talents. Join a club, take a computer course or get in on a game of cards, explore science and geography, learn how to cook and socialize with friends. Why not try a workshop or attend a special event with your family?

Programs vary by district, location and session.

Some general interest programs may have an additional fee for materials/supplies, contact the program location directly for details.

Integration Services may be requested if an individual requires assistance to participate in recreation programs. Refer to the Adapted and Inclusive Recreation section or visit toronto.ca/accessibility.

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 416-396-7378 so the spot can be offered to someone else.

General Interest Programs

Cards and Games Clubs Computers Cooking Gardening and Nature

Geography and Science

Other Options

Socialize while taking part in a fun activity such as bridge, euchre or dominoes.

Learn new skills in an instructional program or come drop-in where no instruction is provided.

Interact and make new friends while taking part in supervised activities; may be designed around particular interests, ages or peers.

Develop your knowledge of computers and programs on topics such as email, video game and web design through instruction; may be based on different skill levels.

Drop-in to use various computer programs where no instruction provided.

Learn to basics of how to measure and combine ingredients while making delicious and nutritious recipes that consider Canada’s Food Guide

Courses may focus on a technique such as baking or recipes from a certain culture.

Explore nature, weather, insects, and/or animals in the environment for children and youth.

Develop gardening skills or learn about specific areas (such as container or raised bed gardening for adults).

Explore local community, and learn about the city, country and the world through maps, landmarks and cultures in geography.

Discover scientific knowledge and skills through activities, theories and experiments.

Interact and socialize with others through workshops, special events or trips/outings for various ages.

May be offered one-time, half-day or full-day and may involve travel to off-site locations.

Things to know about cooking programs!The City of Toronto and its staff cannot guarantee that the foods or supplies within its cooking programs are free of allergens. Program participants are required to complete a Participant Information Form before the start of each cooking program. Notify staff at your cooking program location of any food allergies and /or dietary restrictions.

Volunteers WelcomeLooking to give back to your community?

From recreation programs to tree plantings, special events, camps or aquatics volunteers play an important role. Share your experience, earn up to 40 community service hours across the City of Toronto and meet your community.

You must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer. A Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for individuals interested in volunteering within camps and programs. Inquire at least six weeks in advance if interested in these volunteer activities.

toronto.ca/volunteer

http://toronto.ca/accessibility

http://toronto.ca/volunteer

Toronto/East York and West Toronto/York Districts – Spring/Summer 2020 General Interest 71

Toronto/East York DistrictAdam Beck CC 79 Lawlor Ave, 416-392-0741

Day Time Start Code

After-School Program 6-12 yrs $456/14 wks

M-F 3:15pm-6pm Apr 6 3286304

Cooking 6-7 yrs $76/9 wks

Wed 3:30pm-5pm Apr 8 3286308


Mon 3:30pm-5pm Apr 6 3286307

Tue 3:30pm-5pm Apr 7 3286305

Thu 3:30pm-5pm Apr 9 3286306

Beaches RC 6 Williamson Rd, 416-392-0740


Tue 4pm-5pm Apr 7 3285148


Thu 4pm-5pm Apr 9 3285149

Fri 4pm-5pm Apr 10 3285151


Wed 4pm-5pm Apr 8 3285147

Club (Girls) 7-12 yrs Free/9 wks



Mon 4pm-5pm Apr 6 3285150


Mon 5:30pm-6:30pm Apr 6 3285152


Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm Apr 8 3285153

Bob Abate CRC 485 Montrose Ave, 416-392-0744

Games: Family 6-12 yrs Free/9 wks

Mon 4pm-6:30pm Apr 6 Drop-in

Nature: Eco Explorer 6-8 yrs $51/9 wks

Thu 6pm-6:45pm Apr 9 3275906

Club (Girls) 7-13 yrs $22/9 wks

Fri 4:45pm-6:45pm Apr 17 3275907

PA Day Program

PA Day Program 6-12 yrs $28/1 day

Fri 9am-4pm Jun 5 3306555

Extended Hours: PA Day

Extended Hours: AM 6-12 yrs $4/1 day

Fri 8am-9am Jun 5 3303838

Extended Hours: PM 6-12 yrs $4/1 day

Fri 4pm-5pm Jun 5 3306894

Earl Beatty CC 455 Glebeholme Blvd, 416-392-0752

Science: Building Adventures 6-12 yrs $51/9 wks


East York CC 1081½ Pape Ave, 416-396-2880


Tue 5:30pm-7pm Apr 7 3285162

Frankland CC 816 Logan Ave, 416-392-0749

Day Time Start Code


M-F 3pm-6pm Mar 23 3281043

Jimmie Simpson CRC 870 Queen St E, 416-392-0751

Science: Scientific Discovery 6-9 yrs Free/9 wks




John Innes CRC 150 Sherbourne St, 416-392-6779

Games 6-12 yrs Free/12 wks

M-F 3:30pm-6pm Apr 6 Drop-in

Sat 9:30am-1pm Apr 11 Drop-in

Cooking 8-12 yrs Free/9 wks

Fri 4pm-6pm Apr 10 3264409




M-F 9:30am-3:30pm Apr 6 Drop-in Free/11 wks

M-Th 7pm-9pm Apr 6 Drop-in

Fri 7pm-8pm Apr 10 Drop-in

Sa/Su 2pm-5pm Apr 11 Drop-in

Games: Dominoes 18-59 yrs Free/12 wks

Th/F 12noon-4pm Apr 9 Drop-in

Summer Session


M-F 9am-6pm Jun 29 Drop-in Free/12 wks

Sat 9:30am-2pm Jul 4 3269145

Games 19 yrs+ Free/12 wks

M-Th 6pm-9pm Jun 29 Drop-in

Fri 6pm-8pm Jul 3 Drop-in

Games: Dominoes 19 yrs+ Free/12 wks

W-F 12noon-4pm Jul 8 Drop-in

Kew Gardens 30 Lee Ave, 416-392-0740

Cooking: Family Workshop 6-59 yrs $88/4 wks

Sat 11am-12noon Apr 18 3294230

Sat 12:30pm-1:30pm Apr 18 3294232

Sat 11am-12noon May 23 3294242

Sat 12:30pm-1:30pm May 23 3294239

Main Square CRC 245 Main St, 416-392-1070

Club (Girls) 9-12 yrs $22/9 wks

Fri 4pm-5:30pm Apr 10 3286604

Matty Eckler CRC 953 Gerrard St E, 416-392-0750


M-F 3:30pm-6pm Mar 23 3287459

Matty Eckler CRC

Day Time Start Code

Computers: Video Game Design 6-12 yrs $78/9 wks

Sun 12noon-1pm Apr 12 3274057

Sun 1:30pm-2:30pm Apr 12 3274058



Sun 11am-12noon Apr 12 3274056

Computers: Web Design 8-12 yrs $78/9 wks


Sun 10am-11am Apr 12 3274055

Computers 18 yrs+ $68/9 wks


O’Connor CC 1386 Victoria Park Ave, 416-395-7957

Club: Homework 6-12 yrs Free/9 wks

M/W 4pm-6pm Apr 6 3304639

Nutrition Program 6-12 yrs Free/12 wks

M-F 7:15am-8:45am Mar 30 3272171


Sat 12noon-1pm Apr 11 3272159


Sat 1pm-2pm Apr 11 3272160

Cooking: Creative Chefs with Caregiver 12-35 mos Free/10 wks

Wed 11am-1pm Apr 8 3272161




Sun 2:30pm-4:30pm Apr 12 3272164


M-F 7:15am-8:45am Mar 30 3272172

Summer Session


M-F 7:30am-8:45am Jul 6 3271975


M-F 7:30am-8:45am Jul 6 3271976

Regent Park CC 402 Shuter St, 416-392-5490

Games/Movies: Family 5 yrs+ Free/9 wks

Mon 4pm-6pm Apr 6 Drop-in

Sun 1pm-4pm Apr 12 Drop-in

Computer Lab 6-12 yrs Free/9 wks

M-F 4pm-6pm Apr 6 Drop-in

Cooking with Caregiver 6-12 yrs Free/9 wks


Games: Chess 6-12 yrs Free/9 wks

Sat 10am-12noon Apr 4 Drop-in

Gardening 6-12 yrs Free/8 wks

Wed 4pm-5pm May 27 3264303



M-F 7pm-9:30pm Apr 6 Drop-in

Sa/Su 12noon-5:30pm Apr 11 Drop-in



Regent Park CC

Day Time Start Code

Cooking: Baking 9-12 yrs Free/9 wks








Games 19 yrs+ Free/12 wks

M-F 7:30am-11:30am Apr 6 Drop-in

Mon 1:30pm-4pm Apr 6 Drop-in

M-F 11:30am-1:30pm Apr 14 Drop-in


M-F 12noon-4pm Apr 6 Drop-in

Summer Session

Computer Lab with Caregiver 6 yrs+ Free/9 wks

Sa/Su 10am-3pm Jul 4 Drop-in


M-F 4pm-6pm Jun 30 Drop-in


M-F 7:30am-11:30am Jun 29 Drop-in



Sa/Su 12noon-5:30pm Jul 4 Drop-in


Wed 4pm-5pm Jul 8 3269064


Sat 10am-12noon Jul 4 Drop-in


Wed 5pm-6pm Jul 8 3269065

Youth Space 10-11 yrs Free/9 wks

Sat 7pm-8:30pm Jul 4 Drop-in




Sat 6pm-8pm Jul 4 Drop-in

Youth Space 13-24 yrs Free/9 wks

Sat 7pm-11pm Jul 4 Drop-in

Cake Decorating-Beginner 19 yrs+ Free/8 wks

Fri 6pm-7:30pm Jul 3 3269062

Cake Decorating-Intermediate 19 yrs+ Free/8 wks

Fri 7:45pm-9:15pm Jul 3 3269063

Computer Lab 19 yrs+ Free/9 wks

M-F 12noon-2pm Jun 29 Drop-in

Riverdale Farm 201 Winchester St, 416-392-6794

Gardening 6-12 yrs $51/9 wks

Wed 1:15pm-3:15pm Apr 8 3306777

Workshop: Baking Treats for Mother’s Day 8-14 yrs $22/1 day


S.H. Armstrong CRC 56 Woodfield Rd, 416-392-0734


M-F 3pm-6pm Mar 23 3261758

Club: Games 6-13 yrs Free/9 wks

Tu/Th 4pm-6pm Apr 7 Drop-in


Mon 3:30pm-4:30pm Apr 6 3261768

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Secord CC 91 Barrington Ave, 416-396-2857

Day Time Start Code

After-School Program 6-12 yrs Free/12 wks

M-F 3:30pm-5:30pm Mar 30 3294820


Mon 4pm-5:30pm Apr 6 3294829

Sun 1:30pm-3pm Apr 12 3294830


Fri 6pm-7:30pm Apr 10 3294831

St. Lawrence CRC 230 The Esplanade, 416-392-1347


Wed 4pm-5:30pm Apr 8 3274915

Stan Wadlow Clubhouse 373 Cedarvale Ave, 416-396-2842


Wed 6:45pm-8:15pm Apr 8 3285560


Fri 5:15pm-6:45pm Apr 10 3285562

Toronto Island Recreation 9 Queen’s Quay W, 416-392-8192

Special Event: Franklin’s Garden Opening 3-8 yrs $22/1 day

Sun 10:30am-12:30pm May 31 3261846

Wellesley CC 495 Sherbourne St, 416-392-0227


M-F 3pm-6pm Apr 6 3264338

M-F 3pm-6pm Apr 6 3264339



Sat 12noon-3pm Apr 11 Drop-in

Sun 12noon-3pm Apr 12 Drop-in


Wed 6pm-7:30pm Apr 8 3264361


Wed 7:30pm-9pm Apr 8 3264362



Games/Movies: Family 13-24 yrs Free/9 wks

Fri 6pm-8pm Apr 17 3264387

Workshop: Bike Mechanic 13-24 yrs Free/9 wks

Thu 4pm-6:30pm Apr 9 Drop-in

Summer Session



Sa/Su 12noon-3pm Jul 4 Drop-in



Workshop: Bike Mechanic 13-24 yrs Free/9 wks

Thu 4pm-6:30pm Jul 2 Drop-in

Withrow Clubhouse 725 Logan Ave, 416-392-0616

Special Event: The BIG Yard Sale All Ages $20/1 day

Sat 9am-12noon Jun 6 3281001

West Toronto/York DistrictAmesbury CC 1507 Lawrence Ave W, 416-395-0145

Day Time Start Code


Thu 5:45pm-6:45pm Apr 9 3286789

Computers 6-12 yrs Free/9 wks

Thu 3:30pm-5:15pm Apr 9 3286793 $76/9 wks

Sat 10am-11am Apr 11 3286787



Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm Apr 7 3286791

Girls Club 6-12 yrs Free/9 wks

Fri 3:30pm-4:30pm Apr 17 Drop-in

Science: Scientific Discovery 6-8 yrs $51/9 wks

Sat 10am-11am Apr 11 3286826


Thu 6:45pm-7:45pm Apr 9 3286790

Computers 13-17 yrs Free/9 wks

Thu 3:30pm-5:15pm Apr 9 3286795

Computers 18 yrs+ $96/9 wks

Sat 12noon-1:30pm Apr 11 3286785

Computers: Web Design 18 yrs+ $96/9 wks

Thu 7:45pm-8:45pm Apr 9 3286786

Annette CRC 333 Annette St, 416-392-0736

Games: Chess 7-12 yrs $49/9 wks


Dufferin Grove Park 875 Dufferin St, 416-392-0913

Community Garden 19 yrs+ Free/4 wks

Sun 2pm-4pm Jun 7 3306440 Free/9 wks

Sun 2pm-4pm Jul 5 3306437

Farmer’s Market 19 yrs+ Free/9 wks

Thu 3pm-7pm Jul 2 Drop-in

Friday Night Suppers 19 yrs+ Free/17 wks

Fri 6pm-7pm Jun 5 3306439

Pizza day 19 yrs+ Free/9 wks

W/Su 12noon-2pm Jul 1 3306438

Fairbank Memorial CC 2213 Dufferin St, 416-394-2473


Fri 4:30pm-6pm Apr 3 3268781


Wed 4:30pm-6pm Apr 1 3268785


Sun 10:30am-12noon Apr 5 3268780

Falstaff CC 50 Falstaff Ave, 416-395-1199

Games: Family Up to 16 yrs Free/9 wks

Sat 3pm-5pm Apr 4 Drop-in

Sun 10am-12noon Apr 5 Drop-in

Sun 3:45pm-5:15pm Apr 5 Drop-in

Falstaff CC

Day Time Start Code


M-F 3:30pm-6pm Mar 23 3271706


Mon 6:30pm-7:30pm Apr 6 3271775


Tu/Th 4:30pm-5:30pm Apr 7 3271774


Tu/Th 5:30pm-6:30pm Apr 7 3271778

Games: Bingo 18 yrs+ Free/1 day

Tue 1pm-2:30pm Apr 21 3271771

Tue 1pm-2:30pm May 19 3271772

Tue 1pm-2:30pm Jun 23 3271773

Summer Session

Games: Board 13-24 yrs Free/7 wks

M-F 4pm-5:30pm Jul 6 Drop-in

George Harvey CI 1700 Keele St, 416-394-2747

Cooking: Stone Soup 13-19 yrs Free/6 wks

Mon 3pm-5:30pm Mar 16 3283661

High Park Children’s Teaching Kitchen 105 Colborne Lodge Dr, 416-392-1329

Gardening 6-12 yrs $51/9 wks

Thu 12:30pm-2:30pm Apr 9 3281486

Cooking: Vegetarian 9-12 yrs $135/8 wks

Sat 1pm-3pm Apr 4 3281483

Cooking: Vegetarian 13-16 yrs $99/9 wks

Wed 6:30pm-8pm Apr 8 3281485

Summer Session

Gardening: Family 1 yrs+ Free/10 wks

Thu 10am-12noon Jul 2 Drop-in

Hillcrest CC 1339 Bathurst St, 416-392-0746


Fri 3:30pm-4:30pm Apr 10 3272416

Cooking: Baking 6-9 yrs $76/1 day


Sat 1pm-4pm May 23 3308917

Sat 9am-12noon Jun 6 3308919

Sat 1pm-4pm Jun 6 3308918

Holy Family CC 141 Close Ave, 416-392-6695

Youth Zone 6-16 yrs Free/12 wks

M/W/F 3:30pm-8:30pm Apr 6 3276276

Humbercrest ES 14 St Marks Rd, 416-394-2747

Science: Scientific Adventures 6-8 yrs $51/9 wks

Tue 7pm-7:45pm Apr 7 3283073

Joseph J. Piccininni CRC 1369 St. Clair Ave W, 416-392-0036


Tue 4:30pm-6pm Apr 7 3265269

Joseph J. Piccininni CRC

Day Time Start Code


Thu 4:30pm-6pm Apr 9 3265270

MacGregor Playground 346 Lansdowne Ave, 416-392-7145

Workshops: Digging in the Garden with Dad 3-8 yrs $24/1 day

Sun 10am-11:30am Jun 14 3306534

Workshops: Tea Party with Mom 3-8 yrs $24/1 day

Sun 10am-11:30am May 3 3306531


M-F 3:30pm-6pm Apr 6 3269723

Summer Session

Saturday Night Suppers 19 yrs+ Free/4 wks

Sat 5:30pm-7pm Jul 11 3306536

Maria A. Shchuka Library 1745 Eglinton Ave W, 416-394-2473

After-School Club 8-12 yrs Free/9 wks

Fri 3:30pm-6pm Apr 3 3268786

Mary McCormick RC 66 Sheridan Ave, 416-392-0742

This facility will be closed for facility improvements for spring session. Programs have been relocated to Souran Park Fieldhouse, Masaryk-Cowan CRC and Wallace Emerson CC.

Masaryk-Cowan CRC 220 Cowan Ave, 416-392-6928

Games: Family 8 yrs+ Free/9 wks

Sat 11am-12noon Apr 11 Drop-in

Parkdale CRC 75 Lansdowne Ave, 416-392-6696


M-F 3:30pm-8:30pm Apr 20 3295234

Pelmo Park CC 171 Pellatt Ave, 416-394-2747


Tue 4pm-5:30pm Apr 7 3283660

Thu 4pm-5:30pm Apr 9 3283659


Wed 4pm-5:30pm Apr 8 3304440

Swansea CRC 15 Waller Ave, 416-392-6796

Games: Board 6-10 yrs $22/8 wks

Fri 4pm-5:30pm Apr 17 3274557

Games: Chess 7-12 yrs $51/9 wks


Wallace Emerson CC 1260 Dufferin St, 416-392-0039


M-F 3:30pm-6pm Mar 30 3269536

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York RC 115 Black Creek Dr, 416-392-9675

Day Time Start Code

Club: Social 50 yrs+ Free/9 wks

Tue 10am-11:30am Mar 31 Drop-in

Wed 10:45am-12:15pm Apr 1 Drop-in

Thu 10am-11:30am Apr 2 Drop-in

Club: Social and Wellness 50 yrs+ Free/8 wks

Mon 1pm-3pm Mar 30 Drop-in

Games: Giant Board with Family 6 yrs+ Free/9 wks

Sun 9:30am-11:30am Apr 5 Drop-in


Fri 7pm-8:30pm Apr 3 Drop-in


Mon 5pm-6:30pm Mar 30 3279824

Games: Board 6-8 yrs Free/9 wks

Thu 4:45pm-5:45pm Apr 2 Drop-in

Science 6-8 yrs Free/9 wks

Tue 6pm-7pm Mar 31 3280024

York RC

Day Time Start Code


Thu 5pm-6:30pm Apr 2 3279823

Science 9-12 yrs Free/9 wks

Tue 7pm-8pm Mar 31 3280025

Science: Building Discovery with Caregiver 12-24 mos Free/8 wks

Mon 9:15am-10am Mar 30 3280028


Fri 5:15pm-6:45pm Apr 3 3279827

Summer Session

Games: Giant Board with Family 6 yrs+ Free/8 wks

Sun 1pm-3pm Jul 12 Drop-in

Youth Social 13 yrs+ Free/8 wks

Mon 6pm-8pm Jul 6 Drop-in

Youth Social (Boys) 13 yrs+ Free/8 wks

Fri 6pm-8pm Jul 10 Drop-in

Youth Social (Girls) 13 yrs+ Free/8 wks

Wed 6pm-8pm Jul 8 Drop-in

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