After-School Recreation Programs

The DDSB and community agencies/partners offer affordable after school recreation programs for children between the ages of 6 – 12* (*some exceptions are made for 4 & 5-year-old children). These programs are offered within a fun, safe, responsive, and engaging environment.

Further information about available programs can be found below. Registration and availability of programs is managed by our recreation partners. Please click on your specific area to find available programs, contact information, and to obtain further details about a specific program.

• Ages 6-12*

• *Some exceptions permitted. 

• Operated by an organization that delivers Ontario’s After School Program funded by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.

• Operated by a member of YMCA Canada or by a member of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

• Offers activities that promote recreational, artistic, musical or athletic skills or provide religious, cultural or linguistic instruction

• Focuses on physical activity, healthy eating, nutrition, wellness and personal health education

• Authorized recreational and skill building programs can operate without a child care licence for up to three consecutive hours, once a day.

• Operates September-June*.

• *Some camp programs may be offered in Summer months.

• Operates 3-5 days/week.

• Provides children with a healthy snack.

• Programs range from $0.00-$6.00/day.