Recreational services are offered for families with preschoolers, school-age children and youth.

These focus on physical, creative and social activities and are offered during the day, after school and on weekends, depending on the type of program. Participation in recreation activities and leisure education will help children and youth to enjoy their leisure activities, function with the least amount of assistance and participate as fully as possible in their community.

PROGRAMS

Recreation programs are available to any child/youth with a special need living in Durham Region. Programs are designed and facilitated by our recreation staff. All activities provide the opportunity for participants to learn new skills, meet new friends and enhance self-esteem and personal growth.

Programs include:

• Pre-school: Playtime for Parents and Preschoolers, Parent and Tot (swim), Creative Dance .

• School-Age and Youth: Martial Arts, Swim Lessons, Creative Workshops, Sizzling Saturdays, Bowling, TGIF for Teens, Special Needs Drop- ins, Dance Lessons, Sports and many more.

• Summer Camp Programs : Full and half-day camp programs are offered during the summer. Camps are full of fun and exciting activities and are offered for ages 3 – 21, at various locations across Durham Region.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

• Participants must register for programs by completing a registration form. Participation criteria for recreation services, is listed on the registration form. Registration forms are available at all of our sites, on the website or by calling the Centre to have a form mailed to you.

• A participant profile must be completed annually. The profile provides essential information to recreation staff to ensure that the needs and interests of participants can be met successfully.

• All participants must attend an annual interview with our recreation staff. At this meeting, the child’s recreation goals are discussed and strategies to achieve them.

PROGRAM BROCHURES

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Recreation Services Registration Form  Fax completed forms to 905-728-2961 or mail to:  

Grandview Children's Centre 600 Townline Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1H 7K6

Participant Profile: The participant profile must be completed by parent/legal guardian annually for individuals registering for a recreation activity at Grandview Children's Centre.

Registration Hotline - 905-728-1673 1-800-304-6180 ext 2247.

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Pre-registration is necessary and a nominal fee applies in most cases. For further information, or to register, contact the Recreation Co-ordinator via e-mail (click here) or phone at 905-728-1673 (toll free 1-800-304-6180), extension 2265.