Swimming Lessons
Registration begins: March 11 at midnight
The quickest game on ice: 3 on 3 Hockey
Join a team sport
T-Ball (Kiwanis), Orillia Girl’s Softball, 7 on 7 Co-ed Recreational Soccer League and more!
Little Artists
With spring just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about spring activities, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine and our beautiful parks. The City’s annual “Spring Made Fun” recreation guide is always full of fantastic programs to help you and your family stay active indoors and out.
Our popular registered programs like swimming lessons and outdoor sports leagues such as Girls Softball are back along with spring favourites like Tennis lessons for adults and youth. If you are looking for something new why not try Sport Taekwondo, Glass Fusion or Lawn Bowling. Registration is underway, so don’t miss out and sign up today at orillia.ca/sun.
Interested in becoming a lifeguard? High school credits are now available for students completing aquatic leadership courses. Check with your school for more information and to determine eligibility. Aquatic leadership courses are being offered this spring and summer season. Visit orillia.ca/lifesaving for more information on how to begin your journey to becoming a lifeguard.
Summer will be here before you know it, so stay tuned for our Summer Splash guide on March 4, 2024, available online at orillia.ca/fun to register for an exciting line up of day camp programs. Stay up to date with recreation program information changes by following the Recreation, Youth and Culture on Facebook and Instagram and by visiting orillia.ca/active.
On behalf of members of Council and the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division, I would like to wish you a healthy and happy spring season. Please have a look through this helpful guide to view all the programming we have to offer this spring.
Sincerely,
Don McIsaac, Mayor
Online registration begins on Monday, March 11, 2024.
Visit orillia.ca/sun and click the S.U.N. Registration logo. From there you can create your account or log-in to register. If you require assistance with registration, please call the Orillia Recreation Centre at 705-325-4FUN (4386).
Online: Visit orillia.ca/facilitybookings and fill out the Rental/ Special Event Permit Request Form. This written request is required and can be emailed to bookings@orillia.ca.
In Person: Visit the Orillia Recreation Centre. A written request will be required to reserve a facility.
For
and 6 p.m. on weekends! Check out orillia.ca/active for today’s drop-in programs.
We welcome participants of all abilities in our programs. In order for the participant to experience success, it is important to consider the participant’s ability, age, need, and the type of activities that take place within the program. Every effort will be made to ensure programs are open to all members of our community whenever it is safe and enjoyable to do so. In order to do this, we work closely with local agencies to co-ordinate resources to help make programs accessible. Communication and co-operation between all parties will ensure a safe and fun environment for all participants and will help to remove any real or artificial barriers to participation.
• Is support required at school?
• Does a physical, developmental and/or learning disability exist that affects the safety of the participant or that of other program registrants?
• Is the participant currently associated with a support agency?
• Is extra support needed at home for basic care such as dressing and toileting?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you may need support. Please go to orillia.ca/inclusion and fill out the Participant Intake Form prior to registering for the program. Staff need to ensure we have an Inclusion Facilitator available for you or your child. Once filled out a supervisor will be in touch with you in regards to next steps. Please be aware due to the 1:1 nature of our support, you will not lose your spot in the programming.
All recreation programs offered by the City of Orillia provide a fully inclusive environment. The City of Orillia welcomes participants of all abilities to enroll in any of the various programs. Inclusive facilitators may be available for participants who need assistance; however, spaces are limited so please book early. Once registered, you will receive a phone call requesting additional information that may aid in creating a safe and fun recreational environment for your child as well as a 1:1 worker.
To assist in better planning, a Participant Intake Form must be attached to all inclusion registrations prior to program registration. These are available online at orillia.ca/inclusion. If you have any questions, please go to orillia.ca/inclusion or contact Megan Visser at mvisser@orillia.ca or 705-325-4786.
City of Orillia staff do not provide any ongoing medical interventions, supports or therapies (i.e. injections, G-tube feedings, etc.). Strategies and accommodations as applicable and appropriate to ++the program environment will be supported. Personal care is provided at a 1:1 support level only (transfers only – no lifts).
The City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is dedicated to solving accessibility challenges. If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact the Assistant Clerk, Robin Cadeau at 705-558-9555. The City’s Accessibility Plan is available at orillia.ca and at Orillia City Centre.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Gets kids in the game by covering the costs of equipment, registration and/or transportation. They also lend support to unique initiatives aimed at increasing access to sport and recreation programs. Visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca for details.
We Are The Villagers: This charity has made it their mission to help families and children participate in extracurricular activities that are of interest to them. We Are The Villagers sponsors children in need so that they may take part in recreation and sport activities without being restricted by registration fees and equipment costs.
YouthReach: This is a new and evolving not-for-profit organization in Barrie and Simcoe County supporting youth and families who might not otherwise participate in recreational activities. YouthReach administers funding to assist financially challenged families and youth trying to access recreational and social programs. They engage committed volunteers, community organizations, municipalities and young people to promote opportunity to our youth. Please note that currently this resource is only available for program registration, not camps. Visit youthreach.ca for details.
For details visit orillia.ca
Connect with our vibrant community through different special events, cultural experiences, civic ceremonies, sporting events and more.
Experience our cultural landmarks, national historic sites, state-of-the-art sporting facilities, and public art displays by visiting the downtown, taking in a live show at the Orillia Opera House, or exploring the grounds of the picturesque Stephen Leacock Museum. This section of the brochure highlights special events, cultural and recreation facilities within our community as well as opportunities that are easily accessible for all.
Moving to a new city can be overwhelming. To help ease this transition and help you feel at home, the City has compiled a list of resources and information at orillia.ca/welcomehome.
Orillia is home to a wide variety of festivals and events.
From 60 year old festivals to a century old farmers’ market - one of the longest running in province - this City has history and allure.
Offering world-class shows with Canada’s finest professional actors, musicians, dancers, directors and designers.
Purchase tickets for upcoming events online or at the Box Office.
For over fifty years the museum has been welcoming visitors to this National Historic Site and stately, 19-room summer home.
The museum grounds feature gardens, trails and a waterfront restaurant! The museum is open year round.
Orillia’s public art collection is growing!
Take a tour around the City to check out the pieces. Do you have a public art project in mind? Apply online!
Looking for the story behind some of Orillia’s iconic landmarks?
The tour highlights properties with cultural, historical and/or architectural value or interest. Be sure to try the Tripvia Tours app for an extra sensory experience!
Your non-profit, charitable and communitybased volunteer organization could be eligible for one of our grants!
Complete an application form for the appropriate program online.
For details visit orillia.ca/facilitybookings.
Our unique venues offer a variety of opportunities to host your corporate, social and other events.
From swimming pools and ice rinks, to scenic parks and historical landscapes, to athletic fields and meeting rooms, the City’s Recreation, Youth and Culture Division offers many rental opportunities for small to large private functions such as weddings, parties, festivals and events.
Enjoy unlimited access to the Fitness Centre, Walking Track, drop-in programs and more at the Orillia Recreation Centre. For rates and more information, see pages 14-15.
Birthday parties just got a lot easier! Select an activity, book your party and leave the clean-up to us. Visit orillia.ca/parties for details.
1.5 hours in a multi-purpose room (plus an additional 15 minutes for set up)
Staff facilitator
One hour of a recreational activity of your choice
Up to 20 children (additional attendees: $5.00 per child)
Downloadable party invitations
Book a party
You can experience a variety of activities to improve your health and wellness.
There is something for all fitness levels and abilities. Our staff are here to assist you and are committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in our community. Try all of the services available, ranging from taking a group fitness class, enjoying a complimentary fitness centre orientation, trying a drop-in sport in the FIBA-sized gymnasium, or a family outing to one of the open swims.
The Fitness Centre
The Walking/ Jogging Track
Aquatics Drop-In Programs
Sport Drop-In Programs
Fitness Drop-In Programs
Special Interest Drop-In Programs
Please note that the Fun Pass can only be used at the Orillia Recreation Centre and does not apply to other locations such as Rotary Place.
Infants: Those under the age of one are free. Families: Must include one or two adults and a maximum of six people that live in the same household. HST: Tax is applied to those 15 years and older. R: Resident rate for Orillia tax-payers. N: Non-resident rate.
AQUATIC CENTRE: TARZAN ROPE
The City is proud to offer exciting recreation opportunities at the Orillia Recreation Centre.
You can experience a variety of activities to improve your health and wellness. There is something for all physical abilities and interests. Our staff are here to assist you and are committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in our community. The Orillia Recreation Centre provides a blend of leisure, sport, fitness and recreational amenities for individuals and families, as well as competitive sport venues for groups and organizations.
Aquatic Centre:
General Features:
• Accessible ramp into all pools
• Male and female change rooms
• Universal change room
• Steam room
• Bleacher seating for 220 and on-deck viewing for 30
Lap Pool:
• Eight 2.5 m lanes
• 25 m length
• 4 m at deepest point
• moveable floor: 0.75 m –3 m deep
• 1 m and 3 m diving boards
• Rockwall
• Tarzan rope
Leisure Pool:
• Warmer water
• Teaching steps
• Spray features
• Hydro jets
• Three 1.5 m lanes
• Water channel
• Basketball nets
Therapy Pool:
• Warm water
• Handrail
• Staggered jets
• Bench seating
Other Facility Features:
• Elevator access to all floors
• Sport Hall of Fame Lounge
• Walking/jogging track
• Multi-purpose room
• Preschool room
Fitness Centre:
• 5,000 square feet
• Various cardio and weight training equipment
• 235 m multi-lane walking/ jogging track
• Fitness studio
• Cycle studio
• Small group training
Gymnasium:
• 14,811 square feet
• 2 Fiba sized gymnasiums
• Hard dividing wall
• Bleacher seating on both sides
• 2 full sized basketball courts (with 3m run-outs)
• Rowing studio
• Stretching room
• Queenax™ Functional Fitness Trainer
• Personal training
• Drop-in and registered fitness classes
• Changerooms
• 4 junior practice basketball courts
• 3 volleyball courts (4m between courts)
• 6 badminton courts
• 6 pickleball courts
• Please sanitize facility equipment between each use with a sanitary wipe.
• If you are unsure of how to use a piece of equipment, speak with one of our friendly fitness floor staff.
• Please reference a directional track sign to identify the direction of travel. The track direction is changed daily.
• If you are using the elevator to access the upper areas of the facility, be mindful of foot traffic on the track. The elevator doors open to the track pathway.
• Strollers are permitted. Please use the provided wipes to clean stroller wheels before using the track.
• Outdoor footwear is not permitted in the gymnasium, fitness centre or aquatic centre.
• Deck shoes (non-slip, indoor footwear) are recommended to be worn in the aquatic centre.
• Non-marking shoes must be worn in the aquatic centre, gym and fitness centre.
• Food is strictly prohibited in the aquatic centre, gym and fitness centre.
• Water is the only beverage permitted in these areas.
Visit customer service to purchase pro shop items such as goggles, towels, swim caps, locks, etc.
• Please leave the room in same manner they are received.
• Rooms are locked and unlocked by facility staff only.
• Lockers are provided for day use only for patrons.
• Please bring a lock in order to safely store your belongings.
• The City of Orillia is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Attire used for the sole purpose of bathing will be considered a bathing suit. If an individual wishes to swim wearing clothing (covering arms and/or legs), they are permitted to do so under the condition that the clothing they are wearing is clean, colourfast, and used specifically for the purpose of swimming e.g. Clothing that has not been worn outside of the aquatic facility and does not weigh swimmer down i.e. dry fit materials, leggings, long sleeve or t-shirts.
• Curling Ice
• Bayside Restaurant
• Large Event Floor
• Don Shave Meeting Room
• Auditorium
• Rock Wall
500 Atherley Road
Located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, this facility is home to the Orillia Curling Club and six sheets of curling ice in the winter. In the summer, the centre is mainly used for summer day camps, but it is also available for trade shows and special events. The auditorium can be rented with bar, food and banquet options available. The popular Bayside Restaurant is open to the public year round.
How to Book: Contact the Permitting Clerk, at bookings@orillia.ca or 705-325-3506.
AMENITIES:
• Ice Surface
• Mr. Blair Ashmore Meeting Room
• Dr. Tom Brandl Meeting Room
• Basketball/MultiUse Court
433 Gill Street
Built in 1974, this arena was originally called Twin Lakes Arena. Its name was changed in 1984 to honour Olympian, Brian Orser, who learned his world-class form at the Gill Street rink. As part of the 2024 Budget process, Orillia Council approved a major renovation project for Brian Orser Arena. This will include a new refrigeration system, surface/ice pad, seating, players’ areas, accessibility improvements and improvements to the interior spaces and exterior. It is anticipated the facility will be closed beginning in April 2024 to begin this exciting project. For more information, visit orillia.ca.
• Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium
• Studio Theatre
• Stadium Seating
• Lounge
• Professional Lighting
• Professional Sound
• Fully Licensed
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Headsets Available for Hearing Impaired
• Live streaming equipment
• Professional ticketing system
20 Mississaga Street West
NEWLY RENOVATED!
Since 1895, the Orillia Opera House has been showcasing the best in local, national and international talent on its stages. From performances by living legends to our popular summer theatre shows, there is always something happening that will entertain, educate and inspire. Large or small, casual or corporate – The Orillia Opera House offers a central and convenient downtown location, perfect for the most versatile production, meeting, presentation, screening, lecture or class. The Orillia Opera House is accessible and equipped with a 10’ x 12’ full-service elevator to transport people and equipment to all four levels. For more information on this facility, please visit orilliaoperahouse.ca.
How to Book: Contact Wendy Fairbairn, General Manager, at wfairbairn@orillia.ca or 705-325-2095.
• Year-Round Public Washrooms
• Boaters’ Lounge
50 Centennial Drive
Home to the Port of Orillia (operated by the Chamber of Commerce) from May to September, the Orillia Waterfront Centre features washrooms, showers, reception, office space, a boaters/community use lounge and laundry facilities dedicated for transient boaters and park washrooms for the public. This facility is available to rent for intimate/ small receptions and meetings.
How to Book: Contact the Permitting Clerk, at bookings@orillia.ca or 705-325-3506.
AMENITIES:
• Two Ice Surfaces
• Mini-Stick Play Area
• Concession
• Large Event Floor
• Meeting Rooms
• Rock Wall
• Skate Sharpening
• Warming Kitchen
100 University Avenue
The West Orillia Sports Complex is home to Rotary Place featuring two NHL-sized ice rinks, mini-stick rink, rock wall, meeting rooms and more. Outdoor sports fields, including an artificial turf, and tennis courts are also available!
How to Book: Contact the Permitting Clerk, at bookings@orillia.ca or 705-325-3506.
AMENITIES:
• Washrooms (separate building)
• Meeting Room
This 33 by 23 foot historic home is built from squared-pine timbers, from it’s original location. Regan House, which is Orillia’s oldest pioneer home, was dismantled and later rebuilt by volunteers at Scout Valley next to the heritage stone wall. Regan House is considered a mid-sized meeting room and can hold up to 50 people. Why not get some fresh air and enjoy your meetings in the beautiful wooded surroundings of Scout Valley?
How to Book: Contact the Permitting Clerk, at bookings@orillia.ca or 705-325-3506.
AMENITIES:
• National Historic Site
• Lakeside Gardens
• Boathouse
• Gift Shop
50 Museum Dr.
Located at the Old Brewery Bay in Orillia, this site is one of Canada’s most endearing cultural jewels. Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) earned a truly international reputation as author, economist and humorist. The 10-acre site includes Leacock’s 19-room summer home.
Inclusion facilitators may be available upon request for select camps.
Children will have the opportunity to express their love and gratitude by crafting a heartwarming and personalized gift for their mothers. Stay for the full hour or stop by any time during the hour to create a fun gift.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room B
Fee: $10.00(R) / $13.00(N)
No
Maximum two children per adult for supervision purposes. All materials supplied.
Children will be creating the ultimate dad-approved treasures that will have dads saying, “You nailed it, kiddo!”. Spaces will fill up faster than dad’s joke collection, so reserve your spot for a fun-filled time. Stay for the full hour or stop by any time during the hour to create a fun gift.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room B
Fee: $10.00(R) / $13.00(N)
No
Maximum two children per adult for supervision purposes. All materials supplied.
Enjoy creative, fun-filled days with a variety of activities that may include active and quiet games, outdoor play, crafts, and songs! Children need to bring a peanut-free lunch, and weather appropriate attire. Please note that extended care must be purchased at time of registration.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $55.00(R) / $71.50(N)
For a list of all our current drop in programs, visit orillia.ca/active
We've got plenty of drop-in activities to keep you and your family busy!
Preschool Drop-ins
• Baby Play
• Play Group
Gymnasium Drop-ins
• Basketball
• Pickleball
• Badminton
• Table Tennis
• Open Gym
• Open Gym for Kids
• Open Gym for Youth
Aquatic Drop-ins
• Lane Swim
• Leisure & Open Swim
• Aqua Fit
Fitness Drop-ins
• H.I.I.T.
• Step Class
• Cardio Pump
• Core Galore
• Yoga
• Zumba
• Spin
Orillia Recreation, Youth and Culture has a website dedicated to drop-in programs and holiday activities. View what’s happening around the City today.
Registration open year-round!
Start your journey of becoming a lifeguard. orilli a.ca/lifesaving
Your lifesaving career starts here with the first class in the Lifesaving Society’s Leadership Program. This course develops a timed swim fitness component and introduces decision making and judgment skills. It also teaches responses to complex water rescue situations. The First Aid and CPR component covers a general knowledge of First Aid principles and emergency treatment of injuries. Skills to be learned will include victim assessment, resuscitation skills, CPR, choking and what to do for internal bleeding, heart attack and stroke.
Prerequisite: 13 years or Bronze Star.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Lap Pool
Fee: $133.90(R) / $174.10(N) + HST
Only pay the material and certification fee! Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard Award. This award further develops lifesaving training and the principles of lifeguarding including rescues of increased difficulty. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Lap Pool
Fee: $154.50(R) / $200.85(N) + HST
THU 5:30 PM 4 HRS APR 18
AM 9 HRS APR
16Y+
This comprehensive course includes all of the skills taught in emergency first aid, plus how to recognize, prevent and treat musculoskeletal, soft tissue, head and spine injuries, heat and cold emergencies, poisoning, and medical conditions such as diabetic crises and epileptic seizures. This course is recognized by the Workers Compensation Board for training in the work place. The price includes a key chain face shield.
Rotary Place, Meeting Rooms
Fee: $133.90(R) / $174.10(N) + HST
SAT & SUN 9:00 AM 9 HRS APR 20 2 DAYS 70712
SAT & SUN 9:00 AM 9 HRS MAY 25 2 DAYS 70713
Recertification
Fee: $97.85(R) / $127.20(N) + HST
SUN 9:00 AM 9 HRS APR 21 1 CLASS 70719
SUN 9:00 AM 9 HRS MAY 26 1 CLASS 70720
National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values of the Lifesaving Society to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. Strong leadership, communication, decision making and judgment skills are vital. Unsuccessful candidates are required to take the entire course again. Prerequisites: 15 years, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C* Please note: The Lifesaving Society only accepts Standard First Aid certifications that are recognized by WSIB.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $206.00(R) / $267.80(N) + HST
Recertification
Fee: $103.00(R) / $128.75(N) + HST
Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor course certifies candidates to teach LSS Swim Programs and up to the Bronze Cross Award. Practical teaching scenarios will be incorporated and emphasized. Prerequisites: 16 years of age and Bronze Cross (or higher), LSS Assistant Instructor recommended.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Lap Pool
Fee: $288.40(R) / $374.90(N) + HST
LSS Examiner’s Course
16Y+
15Y
National Lifeguard Waterfront education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The course develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. Unsuccessful candidates are required to take the entire course again. Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age, National Lifeguard Pool, and Standard First Aid.
Couchiching Beach Park, Lifeguard Office
4:00 PM 6 HRS JUN 7 3 CLASSES 70733 SAT 10:00 AM 9 HRS
SUN
PM 6
Orillia Recreation Centre, Lap Pool/Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $206.00(R) / $267.80(N) + HST
FRI 4:00 PM 5 HRS
SAT-SUN 9:00 AM 9 HRS
Rotary Place, Meeting Room
Fee: $103.00(R) / $133.90(N) + HST
SUN 10:00 AM 7 HRS MAR 24 1 CLASS 70762
LSS Examiner's Course and Aquatic Supervisor Course
Orillia Recreation Centre, Meeting Room
Fee: $206.00(R) / $267.80(N)
SAT/SUN 8:30 AM 9.5 HRS MAY 25 2 CLASSES 70770 Advanced Aquatics 22 705-325-4FUN (4386) orillia.ca Plan your path: All 2024 advanced aquatic courses are currently available for registration on orillia.ca/sun.
APR 12 3 CLASSES 70774
The Trainer course is the first step in the three step process to become appointed as a Trainer for the Lifesaving Society. The course provides candidates with an understanding of the expectations and requirements to teach instructors, and prepares participants to apprentice successfully as a Trainer on the Instructor course(s) of their choice. It shapes positive attitudes and values about the Society’s Instructor Training program, planning, learning/teaching, and evaluation content and allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, teaching, and evaluation techniques. Lifesaving Society Trainers teach, evaluate and certify instructor candidates. Appointment as a Trainer is a three step process: Successfully complete the Society’s Trainer course led by a current National Trainer, successfully apprentice with an experienced Trainer on one Instructor course in the stream you wish to be appointed as a Trainer and submit your completed Training Record and certification fee with a positive recommendation from the experienced Trainer with whom you apprenticed. Prerequisites: Bronze Examiner or First Aid Examiner or National Lifeguard Examiner, or: experienced Swim Instructor or Officials Instructor or Lifesaving Sport Coach. Required references: Trainer Manual. Leadership award guide(s) for each Instructor course the candidate wishes to teach (e.g., candidates wishing to become a Lifesaving Instructor Trainer must have the Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor Award Guide, or candidates wishing to become a First Aid Instructor Trainer must have the First Aid Instructor Award Guide). Trainer candidates should also have the following for on-course reference: Canadian First Aid Manual, Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Alert: Lifeguarding in Action, Instructor Manual and award guides (all levels).
Orillia Recreation Centre, Teaching Room
Fee: $226.60(R) / $294.60(N)
Plan your path: All 2024 advanced aquatic courses are currently available for registration on orillia.ca/sun.
The Pool Operator Level 1 course blends safety management with the essential knowledge of facility operation. The course provides pool operators with the knowledge and resources to operate and maintain safe swimming pools in accordance with provincial health regulations and includes an understanding of the various types of pools and the impacts of maintenance planning, knowledge of the principle contaminants of water and the applications of water treatment to pool and spa systems for both Class A and B pools. A practical, hands-on approach for solving typical water treatment problems, the implications of recreation water illness and concepts underlying pool air quality. Please note this is an virtual course.
Community Officials Certification courses provide training for parents, staff and volunteers who wish to officiate lifesaving sport at the community level. The Community Officials course focuses on the duties and roles that are required in large numbers when hosting a lifesaving sport event. Please note this is a virtual course.
Virtual
13Y+ NEW
PM
LSS Pool Officials
Fee: $30.00(R) / $50.00(N) + HST 4 HRS MAR 26 1 CLASS 78486
TUE 5:00
All children 9 years and under must be accompanied by a guardian who is at least 14 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision.
Swim Test: 25m continuous swim, face in the water and tread water for 1 minute.
CHILDREN 0-6Y
Must have a supervising guardian in the water within arm’s reach and remain in the shallow end.
Children 6Y and under without lifejackets:
1 guardian per 2 children (max)
CHILDREN 7-9Y
Children 6Y and under with lifejackets:
1 guardian per 4 children (max)
All children 7-9Y must perform a swim test. If unsuccessful, they must have a supervising guardian in the water within arm’s reach and remain in the shallow end.
With a Successful Swim Test:
Children will have access to the deep end with their swim test wrist band. A supervising guardian must be in the pool or in the on-deck viewing area.
Children 7-9Y without lifejackets: 1 guardian per 2 children (max)
CHILDREN 10Y+
Children 7-9Y with lifejackets: 1 guardian per 6 children (max)
Regardless of age, anyone may be asked to perform a swim test. If unsuccessful, they must remain in the shallow end.
Registration begins:
Monday, March 11, 2024
Regardless of age, anyone may be asked to perform a swim test. If unsuccessful, they must remain in the shallow end.
• Comfortably swim 25 m before treading water for one minute.
• Failure to complete the facility swim test will prevent the swimmer from entering the deep end on the date tested.
• Swimmers will be given a wrist band once the swim test is successfully completed.
Respect +
All City of Orillia facilities, including parks and cultural spaces, strive to be Harassment Free. The Respect+ policy ensures the safety, fun and respect of all participants and spectators. For more information on Respect+ please visit orillia.ca/respect.
Swimmer 1
Swimmer 2 Shallow
Swimmer 2 Deep
Swimmer 3
Swimmer 4
Swimmer 5
Swimmer 6
Swimmer 7 (Rookie)
Swimmer 8 (Ranger)
Swimmer 9 (Star)
Every effort is made by the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division to keep lessons scheduled as advertised. However, due to registration numbers and wait-lists, we may have to cancel and/or combine some classes. The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division will make every effort to notify, in advance, if swimming lessons are cancelled. On occasion, cancellations may happen on short notice due to unexpected situations such as pool fouling, facility cancellations, power failure, or mechanical difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Weather cancellations will be announced on social media. You can follow The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division on Facebook and Instagram @orilliarecreationandculture for cancellation announcements.
Swimming lessons follow progressive evaluations and recognize that everyone learns at a different pace. Please realize that your child may need to repeat a level to ensure that they have mastered all of the required skills. This will help to make your child a stronger, more competent swimmer. If you have any questions, please contact Javier Marroquin at 705-323-0494.
Please ensure that your child has gone to the bathroom, and has had a shower before entering the pool. Please ensure that your child wears proper swimming diapers if necessary. If your child has been ill or is nauseous, it is recommended that you do not send them to class. It is suggested that your child avoid eating at least one hour prior to swimming lessons. If you are unsure of the level your child should take, please contact Javier Marroquin at 705-323-0494.
A variety of eight-class lessons are offered at the Orillia Recreation Centre including Parent & Tot, Preschool and Swimmer levels.
Lessons begin the week of April 13, 2024 and run for eight weeks. Find course details on page 32.
Lessons begin the week of April 13, 2024 and run for eight weeks. Find course details on page 32.
All swimming lessons run for eight classes. Skip dates may apply.
6:00
6:15
6:45
7:00
7:15
Spend quality time with your child and socialize through structured in-water interaction between parent and child. Skills include: assisted front/back floats, assisted floats wearing PFD, arms splashing, reaching, paddling on front and back and readiness for submersions. Parent participation is required.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
Spend quality time with your child and have fun while learning to socialize through the following skills: assisted front/back surface support, blowing bubbles on and in the water, getting face wet and floating with PFDs. Parent participation is required.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
Spend quality time with your child and have fun while learning to socialize through the following skills: jump entry, entry from sitting, blowing bubbles, attempt to recover object from bottom, under water passes from instructor to parent. Parent participation is required.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
All swimming lessons run for eight classes. Skip dates may apply.
• Spectators may watch lessons from the on-deck viewing area or upper level bleachers.
• Access to on-deck viewing area is only accessible by the main hallway. There is no deck access from the on-deck viewing area.
• Everyone on the pool deck must be in bathing attire.
• Participants are to wait at the designated meeting spot for their level.
• Participants must shower with soap and water, prior to entering the pool.
• Pictures will only be available on the last day of lessons.
• Please notify you instructor prior to the start of lessons of any medical conditions
Unsure if your preschooler is ready to go it alone? Preschool prep offers the same content as Preschool 1, but allows parents to participate for as many classes as your preschooler needs to feel comfortable on their own. Parent participation is required.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
3Y
These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. We will help them jump into chest-deep water. They will try floats on their front and back, and glides on their back while wearing a PFD. They will learn to get their face wet and blow bubbles underwater.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
H30 is a low ratio class with a max of three participants. These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. We will help them jump into chest-deep water. They will try floats on their front and back, and glides on their back while wearing a PFD. They will learn to get their face wet and blow bubbles underwater.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $81.75(R) / $106.28(N)
These preschoolers learn to jump into chest-deep water by themselves, and get in and get out wearing a PFD. They will submerge and exhale underwater. They will glide on their front and back while wearing a PFD.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
H30 is a low ratio class with a max of three participants. These preschoolers learn to jump into chest-deep water by themselves, and get in and get out wearing a PFD. They will submerge and exhale underwater. They will glide on their front and back while wearing a PFD.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $81.75(R) / $106.28(N)
These youngsters will try both jumping and a side roll into deep water while wearing a PFD. They will recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They will work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
H30 is a low ratio class with a max of three participants. These youngsters will try both jumping and a side roll into deep water while wearing a PFD. They will recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They will work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $81.75(R) / $106.28(N)
Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves wearing a PFD. They will do side roll entries and open their eyes underwater. They will master a short (3-5m) swim on their front and gliding and kicking on their side.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
3Y - 5Y
Get more adventuresome with a forward roll entry wearing a PFD and holding their breath underwater for up to 10 sec. They will work on longer front and back crawl swims, interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
6Y - 12Y
These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a Personal Flotation Device. They’ll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They’ll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
H30 is a low ratio class with a max of three participants. hese beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a Personal Flotation Device. They’ll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They’ll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $81.75(R) / $106.28(N)
At the lifeguard’s discretion, any swimmer may be required to perform the facility swim test.
• Comfortably swim two widths of the pool before treading water for one minute.
• Failure to complete the facility swim test will prevent the swimmer from entering the deep end on the date tested.
• Swimmers will be given a wrist band once the swim test is successfully completed.
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All swimming lessons run for eight classes. Skip dates may apply.
Swimmer 2 Shallow
This is a shallow water class. Participants will jump into chest-deep water, front and back float (3-5 sec), surface support (10 sec), recover an object in shallow water, submerge and hold their breath (5 sec), kick with an aid on their front, back (5m), vertical whip kick (5 sec) and complete front and back crawl (10m).
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
Swimmer 2 Deep
This is a deep-water class. Participants will jump into deep water, enter sideways wearing a PFD, front and back float (10 sec), surface support (20 sec), recover an object in chest-deep water, submerge and hold their breath (10 sec), kick with an aid on their front, back 10 m, vertical whip kick (10 sec) and complete front and back crawl 15 m.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $61.00(R) / $79.30(N)
Swimmer 3
Swimmers will complete the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They’ll work on 10–15 m of front crawl, back crawl and whip kick and flutter kick interval training up to 4 x 25 m.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $89.05(R) / $115.77(N)
Swimmer 4
These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. They’ll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $89.05(R) / $115.77(N)
Swimmer 5
Swimmers will refine their front and back crawl over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 15–25 m. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25 m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50 m front or back crawl; and 4 x 10–15 m breaststroke.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $89.05(R) / $115.77(N)
6Y
These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They’ll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke, and they will complete a 300 m workout.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
8Y - 12Y
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $94.25(R) / $122.53(N)
Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol)
8Y - 12Y
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $94.25(R) / $122.53(N)
Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol)
8Y - 12Y
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $94.25(R) / $122.53(N)
8Y -
Participants will complete a 300m timed swim (in nine minutes or less) and endurance workouts. Water rescue skills include turning and supporting a victim face up in shallow water and a 20m rescue with a towing aid and more advanced first aid skills.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $94.25(R) / $122.53(N)
Private lessons are available for all ages including adults.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $120.25(R) / $156.33(N)
3Y+
3Y+
Private lessons are available for all ages including adults. These lessons are only taught in the Leisure pool (shallow water).
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $120.25(R) / $156.33(N)
16Y+
Build confidence in shallow water while working on 10-15m swims on your front and back. Develop underwater swim skills with object recoveries and entries from the side. Improve your physical fitness with interval training kick sets.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $89.05(R) / $115.77(N) + HST
Build arm and strength and improve your balance while challenging your core with a low impact program using pool noodles and set to music in warm, shallow water. No prerequisites necessary.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Leisure Pool
Fee: $87.50(R) / $113.75(N) Instructor: Sandra Saddy
THU 11:30 AM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 79446
16Y+
Build confidence in shallow water while working on 10-15m swims on your front and back. Develop underwater swim skills with object recoveries and entries from the side. Improve your physical fitness with interval training kick sets.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Aquatic Centre
Fee: $89.05(R) / $115.77(N) + HST
16Y+
This program fuses the benefits of a land yoga practice along with the benefits of buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure, enjoyed in a warm water environment. Aqua Yoga offers traditional asanas adapted to water and is suitable for all fitness levels, newcomers to yoga and anyone looking for reduced joint pressure as they practice.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Therapy Pool
Fee: $87.50(R) / $113.75(N) + HST Instructor: Julie Clarke
THU 10:00 AM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 78278
Please note: We recommend wearing aqua shoes and to bring a non-breakable water bottle.
16Y+
This fun class allows the caregiver and baby to actively participate together with instructor guidance and supervision. Your baby will enjoy interactive play in the water while you follow the instructor through a series of muscle conditioning exercises using both the water and your baby as resistance. Child must have developed neck support. When registering, please register the adult for the program, not the child.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Shallow-End Lap Pool
Fee: $87.50 (R) / $113.75(N) + HST Instructor: Emma O’Brien
TUE 10:15 AM 45 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 78272
THU 11:30 AM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 78273
Please Note: We recommend wearing aqua shoes and to bring a non-breakable water bottle.
Registration begins:
Monday, March 11, 2024
All preschool programs are parented. Please come prepared to participate with your child.
4M - 2Y
4M-18M
We will combine singing, touch, dance and play with your baby by moving and grooving to stimulate both vestibular (ear and balance) and visceral (body and heart) development. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
THU 12:15 PM
4M-18M
Join us for some fun as we explore bonding exercises that include music, baby-safe instruments, sounds and rhythm. In this class, your baby can start socializing and developing their sense of spatial awareness, rhythm and phonetics through music. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
MON 12:30 PM 45 MIN
No class: May 20, 2024.
4M-18M
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to meet the puppets on the Puppet Show tonight! You have front row seats to the ultimate interactive extravaganza designed to whisk your little ones away on a whimsical journey! Adorable puppets come to life, captivating their imagination through storytelling, delightful melodies and playful interactions. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
TUE 12:30 PM 45 MIN
4M-18M
We know that children from birth to age two experience a high rate of brain development. This phase of rapid growth makes early childhood the ideal time to introduce early literacy supports. We provide this support through a parent-child program that features a playful approach to language development by sharing rhymes, songs, stories and early literacy messaging designed to help families create a literacy-rich home environment. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
MON 8:30 AM 45 MIN APR 15 8 WKS 76951
No class: May 20, 2024.
4M-18M
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $66.75(R) / $86.78(N)
TUE 4:45 PM 45 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 76952
4M-18M
Sensory play has many benefits - it helps build nerve connection, helps in the development of motor skills, supports language development, and the little ones love it. During this class we will explore tummy time, physical touch, creative play, music, and active movement, all while ensuring a mess-free environment that keeps cleanliness in mind. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $66.75(R) / $86.78(N)
Please note that all Preschool programs are parented.
4M
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Although babies will play naturally, this movement class is designed to encourage and provide an opportunity for fun-filled bonding activities through play, movement, games and a variety of gross motor equipment. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
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Baby & Me Aquafit
16Y+
Orillia Recreation Centre, Pool
Fee: $87.50 (R) / $113.75(N) + HST Instructor: Emma O’Brien
TUE 10:15 AM 45 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 78272
THU 11:30 AM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 78273
Please Note: We recommend wearing aqua shoes and to bring a non-breakable water bottle.
Jumping Jelly Beans
1Y-2Y
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium A
Fee: $64.00(R) / $83.20(N)
TUE 4:15 PM 45 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 76978
No class: April 30, 2024. Please note: This program takes place in a quarter gym.
For older babies on the move, this program is a great opportunity to learn, have fun and socialize with your crawler or early walker. There is no expectation of stillness or silence; this program is all about moving and discovery! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $44.50(R) / $57.85(N)
No class: May 1, 2024.
Our Sports for Shorts program helps to ensure children build the confidence and competence they need to participate in sport, allowing them to become healthy, happy and active for life! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $44.50(R) / $57.85(N)
No class: May 20, 2024.
18M-2Y
This class is specially designed for toddlers two years of age and their parents, including a wide variety of activities such as parachute play, crafts, flannel board, and fun fun fun with Mr. Clown. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $44.50(R) / $57.85(N)
18M-2Y
Working or busy daytime parents, come along with your child to learn some new moves and polish up on some old ones too. Each class we will have circle time, songs, practice our large and fine motor skills and engage in developmentally aged toys and more! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $44.50(R) / $57.85(N)
18M-2Y
Play, climb, and run all while exploring the world of movement along with your child. This dynamic program focuses on physical activity through dancing, running, jumping, balancing and being silly! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
No class: May 2, 2024.
This program is a fun exploration of numbers! It incorporates crafts, colouring, songs, games and other engaging learning activities. Each week, we will concentrate on a different number to make learning easy and entertaining. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $50.50(R) / $65.65(N)
This exciting program will have children embark on a captivating journey through the animal kingdom. Each week, we will dive into a new type of animal, offering a range of activities, crafts, stories, and games that bring these magnificent creatures to life. Join us for a wild adventure filled with learning and laughter! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $50.50(R) / $65.65(N)
An energetic mindful program for toddlers leaving your little ones leaving empowered. Including toddler yoga, mindful and nature play, affirmation singalongs and more. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
No class: May 1, 2024.
As your child continues to grow and change so quickly, come together with other families to learn, play and socialize through interaction with special themes, music, crafts and toys. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
This program is a preparatory program to help children transition into preschool/kindergarten. Children will learn socialization, independence and creative skills through play and hands-on activities. The day will begin with circle time, followed by childguided activity stations. Your child will need to have a nutritious snack each day, as well as indoor play shoes. Your child must be fully toilet trained. Limited parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $120.00(R) / $156.00(N)
Help your young Picasso create their own masterpiece! Each week children will produce a work of art using different mediums and painting techniques such as watercolour, textured painting, finger/ toe painting and stamping! Sing-a-longs and storytelling elements complement the artwork and further stimulates imagination. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee:
Welcome to P.A.L.S. (Parents and Little Sprouts) an enchanting hiking program tailored for the youngest nature enthusiasts and their guardians! Join us for a delightful exploration of the outdoors at the picturesque Scout Valley. This program is specially crafted to foster a love for nature in both parents and tots, creating cherished bonding moments in the heart of the wilderness. Parent participation is required for this program.
Scout Valley
Fee: $40.00(R) / $52.00(N)
Instructor: Ethan Pressey
-4Y MON 10:00 AM 45 MIN APR 15 8 WKS 77391
No class: May 20, 2024. Please note: Participants are asked to bring comfortable hiking shoes or appropriate footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, bug spray, sunscreen and a water bottle. Optional items to bring include a blanket, diaper bag, carrier for toddlers, and/or snacks.
The class will cover beginner dance movements through parentassisted bending, jumping, and balancing exercises. No prior dance experience or knowledge is expected of adult or child participants. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
No class: May 18, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
Join us and watch your child’s eyes light up with wonder as they dive into the magical world of colours. This program aims to introduce young minds to the vibrant world of colours through a series of fun-filled crafts, songs and activities. Each week, we will focus on a different colour, allowing children to explore and appreciate the beauty of colours in a hands-on and interactive manner. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $50.50(R) / $65.65(N)
TUE 4:00 PM 30 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 77012
Are you ready to go on an adventure? Join us each week as we explore a new story with imaginative play, music and movement. Participants will engage in gross motor activities and explore expression while developing social skills in a safe space. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $44.50(R) / $57.85(N)
MON 4:45 PM 30 MIN APR 15 8 WKS 77017
No Class: May 20, 2024.
Childhood learning program emphasizing creative, social, and emotional development through a variety of recreational setting such as art, music, language, and motor skills activities. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $60.75(R) / $78.98(N)
MON 3:00 PM 45 MIN
No class: May 20, 2024.
Warriors Soccer is a sport and movement program designed to encourage physical literacy and introduce children to lifelong love of sport and recreation participation. This course is taught by a certified Warriors Soccer instructor. Our programs take place in a safe, positive environment for physical and emotional growth and development. Our small class size ensures that all participants receive individual attention. In addition to sport and movement skills our program is proven to improve self-confidence, foster independence, improve listening and concentration skills, build positive peer relationships, create friendships and foster teamwork. Parent participation is required for this program.
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
Fee: $115.00(R) / $149.50(N)
Instructor: Certified Warrior Athletes Inst.
No Class: May 20, 2024.
Please note that all Preschool programs are parented.
This class will cover beginner jazz techniques through learning centre work, across the floor exercises, and small jazz combinations. No prior dance experience is expected.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $72.50(R) / $94.25(N)
Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
-5Y
Watch as your child’s journey through the alphabet unfolds with excitement. Each week, we focus on a different letter, offering a variety of activities, crafts, games and songs that promote letter recognition and phonetics. Together, we’ll explore the ABCs, unlock the power of letters, and lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of language and literacy skills! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $50.50(R) / $65.65(N)
Do you hear that stomping and roaring? Dinosaurs are coming! Join us for some jurassic fun as we learn all about dinosaurs. Participants will take part in themed games and activities, dig up their own fossils and create a dino craft. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $66.75(R) / $86.78(N)
No class: May 20, 2024.
Freestyle your way to dancing stardom by learning the latest moves of your favourite hip hop artist! Practice contemporary hip hop movements and longer combinations at a quick, upbeat pace.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
No class: April 24 and May 1, 2024. Please note: The last class on June 19 will take place in the Fitness Studio. Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
This class will cover beginner jazz techniques through learning centre work, across the floor exercises, and small jazz combinations. No prior dance experience is expected. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $50.00(R) / $65.00(N)
MON 5:15 PM 30 MIN APR 15 8 WKS 76975
No class: May 20, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
3Y-5Y
Warriors Soccer is a sport and movement program designed to encourage physical literacy and introduce children to lifelong love of sport and recreation participation. This course is taught by a certified Warriors Soccer instructor. Our programs take place in a safe, positive environment for physical and emotional growth and development. Our small class size ensures that all participants receive individual attention. In addition to sport and movement skills our program is proven to improve self-confidence, foster independence, improve listening and concentration skills, build positive peer relationships, create friendships and foster teamwork. Parent participation is required for this program.
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
Fee: $115.00(R) / $149.50(N)
Instructor: Certified Warrior Athletes Inst.
MON 6:00 PM 30 MIN APR 15 8 WKS 76980
No class: May 20, 2024.
Please note that all Preschool programs are parented.
3Y-5Y
This progressive program is designed to develop increased body awareness, co-ordination, flexibility and strength. Children will learn beginner level gymnastics movement patterns with a focus on basic skills with an emphasis on fun! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium B
Fee: $69.00(R) / $89.70(N)
SAT 9:00 AM 30 MIN APR 20 8 WKS 76986
No class: May 18, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire and to bring a water bottle.
Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s your little hero! Grab your cape and get ready to learn about your new-found powers! Each week will consist of different activities and crafts based around your child’s favourite superheroes and even create their own! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $66.75(R) / $86.78(N)
If your child is curious, they will love this hands-on science class as we explore the fun things you can do with everyday household items. We’ll make a wingless airplane fly, clean pennies in magic solution, watch bouncing eggs, make our own volcano erupt and even see ice cubes turn over. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $66.75(R) / $86.78(N)
This program is a great introduction to the basics of basketball while encouraging teamwork and cooperation. Mini Hoops will introduce your child to basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing while focusing mainly on the fun of the game. Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium A
Fee: $46.50(R) / $60.45(N)
TUE 4:30 PM 30 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 76997
No class: April 30, 2024. Please note: This program will take place in a quarter gym. Please bring indoor running shoes. No food or drink is permitted in the gymnasium with the exception of a water bottle.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Long, long ago there was a far away land for children who loved to play, pretend, and create! Come ready to explore the magical wonders of your child’s favourite fairy tales through craft, songs, activities and dress-up! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Preschool Room
Fee: $66.75(R) / $86.78(N)
WED 5:15 PM 45 MIN APR 17 8 WKS 76999
Get up and get active! This dynamic program focuses on physical activity through group games that incorporate dancing, running, jumping and balancing. A great, fun and silly way to start your day! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium A
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
No class: May 2, 2024. Please note: This program takes place in a quarter gym.
Our Sports for Shorts program helps to ensure children build the confidence and competence they need to participate in sport, allowing them to become healthy, happy and active for life! Parent participation is required for this program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $44.50(R) / $57.85(N)
No class: May 20, 2024.
T-Ball is similar to softball except there is no pitcher. The ball is placed on an adjustable T. The game lasts one hour and an inning is complete when each team member has had a turn at bat. Cost includes trophy, shirt and cap. This course is sponsored by the Orillia Kiwanis Club. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
This program combines jazz and ballet dancing for your preschooler. Little ones will have a great time learning basic dance steps while having fun. A routine will complete the class. Parent participation is required for this program.
Fee: $49.00(R) / $63.70(N)
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
No class: May 20 and June 6, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire and to bring a water bottle.
Registration begins:
Monday, March 11, 2024
Acro dance offers a wide range of benefits, including increasing strength, flexibility and coordination. This progressive beginner dance class will focus on the basics of acro dance: combining classical techniques with acrobatic elements. Your child will learn proper warm up and cool down techniques and choerography.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
No class: April 24 and May 1, 2024. Please Note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
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This course will cover beginner jazz techniques through learning centre work, across the floor exercises, and small jazz combinations. No prior dance experience is expected.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $72.50(R) / $94.25(N)
Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
This new and improved program will explore the core of dance and will teach technique and flexibility along with moves that can help you in other areas of the arts. This class teaches discipline and barre work. In each class, students will work on movement and flexibility to work towards the greater goal of completing a routine.
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
No class: June 6, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
6Y- 9Y
In a fun-filled and encouraging environment, your child will love learning the fundamentals on this highly technical form of dance. Dancers will learn positions and body movements necessary for the foundation of ballet, while continuously developing their listening skills and understanding of simple dance terminology.
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
THU 5:00 PM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 76957
No class: June 6, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
6Y- 9Y
If you have waddled your way through our Ballet Ducklings, take a quack at Ballet Duckies! Similar to Ballet Ducklings, children will learn moves with a slight elevation including: jumps and hops, skips, across the floor work, centre work and various dances. No previous experience is required for this program, but is recommended for children who have already completed Ballet Ducklings.
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
THU 6:00 PM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 76956
No class: June 6, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
7Y- 12Y
Freestyle your way to dancing stardom by learning the latest moves of your favourite hip hop artist! Practice contemporary hip hop movements and longer combinations at a quick, upbeat pace.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $67.00(R) / $87.10(N)
TUE 7:00 PM 45 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 76971
Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
9Y- 15Y
Bounce Fit for Kids is a fun, active class that incorporates a rebounder trampoline along with other fitness equipment. With exciting and upbeat music, games, and fun-based instruction, this program is designed to introduce kids to fitness in a fun and engaging way. Meet new friends, play games, challenge yourself, and harness your inner Tigger by bouncing your way to a healthy active lifestyle! After all, “Kids don’t jump, they bounce!”
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) Instructor: Deb Burrell
6:00 PM 45 MIN APR 15 8 WKS 78275
No class: May 20, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire including indoor shoes and to bring a water bottle.
Choosing Healthy Actions Together (CHAT) Club creates a safe space for kids to move their bodies without judgment or set expectations. Form lasting friendships with your peers as you develop healthy physical exercise routines together. Develop your physical literacy through a variety of fun activities that focus on getting you moving each week! This program is made possible in partnership with Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium A
Fee: FREE! Instructor: Matt Belviso
6Y- 14Y FREE MON 4:00 PM 1 HR APR 15 8 WKS 76963
No class: May 20, 2024.
12Y- 16Y
This series introduces the transformative benefits of yoga to youth. By promoting physical well-being, mental focus, and emotional balance, participants will work towards self-development and finding joy through yoga practice.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $94.00(R) / $124.80(N) Instructor: Skye Ingram
4:45 PM 1 HR
Please Note: Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle, towel and yoga mat. Mats and props will be provided for those who need them.
The Canada Safety Council has been a leader in babysitter training since 1970. The Babysitters Training Course is the oldest and most recognized course in Canada. Over a half a million young people have been trained across the country. The Babysitters Training Course is aimed at young people turning 12 years of age within the calendar year or older who want to demonstrate their capabilities by completing the course under responsible direction. Please email bgunnarson@orillia.ca to register if your child turns 12 years of age in the calendar year but the program is before their birthday.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $80.00(R) / $104.00(N)
Please Note: There will be a half an hour break for lunch and periodic breaks for snacks and to stretch. Please Note: the concession is not open at this time. Please bring a packed, nut-free lunch.
The Home Alone Program is designed to provide children 10 years of age and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, as well as keep them safe and constructively occupied. Please email bgunnarson@orillia.ca to register if your child turns 10 years of age in the calendar year but the program is before their birthday.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $80.00(R) / $104.00(N)
Please Note: There will be a half an hour break for lunch and periodic breaks for snacks and to stretch. The concession is not open at this time. Please bring a packed, nut-free lunch.
Run in partnership with the Orillia and District Construction Association, this program aims to introduce children and youth to various aspects of house construction. From designing your house, planning the landscaping, stripping wires, laying bricks and assembling plumbing pipes, participants will get hands on experience with it all.
Rotary Place, Meeting Room
Fee: $108.00(R) / $140.40(N) Instructor: Kelly Smith
No class: May 20, 2024.
It’s never too early to start developing culinary skills! We will teach your child how to make cooking fun while providing them with positive experiences in the kitchen. Learning to cook will increase the likelihood that they will try and enjoy new foods and eat healthy as well! Kids will stir, mix, measure and mash their way to a fabulous cooking experience, while learning the basic kitchen safety rules. New recipes each day.
Orillia Christian Reformed Church, Kitchen
Fee: $175.00(R) / $227.50(N)
Jr. Chef (6-9Y)
6Y- 14Y TUE 5:30 PM 2 HRS APR 16 8 WKS 76977
Jr. Chef (10-14Y)
THU 5:30 PM 2 HRS
18 8 WKS
Have you been dreaming of a quiet night away from the kids? Have an event to go to and can’t find a sitter? Luckily, we have an option that can help you take a well-deserved night off! For the Fridays you can’t find childcare, register your child for Parents Night Outa perfect arrangement and perfect fun for your children, and the convenience of not having to find a baby sitter. Pizza and juice box included. Each additional child costs $15. Please bring skates, a CSA approved helmet, and closed toed shoes as participants MAY go skating or on the rock wall.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $37.50(R) / $48.75(N)
FRI 5:00 PM 3 HRS APR 19 1 CLASS 77001
FRI 5:00 PM 3 HRS APR 26 1 CLASS 77007
FRI 5:00 PM 3 HRS MAY 3 1 CLASS 77008
FRI 5:00 PM 3 HRS MAY 10 1 CLASS 77002
FRI 5:00 PM 3 HRS MAY 17 1 CLASS 77003
FRI 5:00 PM 3 HRS MAY 31 1 CLASS 77005
FRI 5:00 PM 3 HRS JUN 14 1 CLASS 77004
10Y- 14Y
Welcome to W.O.W. (Wonders of the Wilderness) – an exciting hiking program designed exclusively for adventurous kids! Our program promises a thrilling exploration of the great outdoors at the scenic Scout’s Valley while also participating in team building activities. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery, where each step leads to new wonders and unforgettable experiences.
Scout Valley
Fee: $47.00(R) / $61.10(N) Instructor: Ethan Pressey
MON 4:45 PM 1 HR APR 15 8 WKS 77390
No class: May 20, 2024. Please note: Participants are asked to bring comfortable hiking shoes or appropriate footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, bug spray, sunscreen, a water bottle and a an optional backpack for personal belongings.
9Y-14Y
The quickest game on ice is in Orillia and we want you to be a part of it. You will be thinking faster, skating harder and increasing your endurance more than traditional 5 on 5 leagues. Don’t forget, goalies get 50% off! All players will be challenged both offensively and defensively in this non-contact league while improving player’s decision making and stick handling. Full hockey equipment is required but a jersey is included. Regular season games will be played on Sundays. Teams will be randomly picked prior to the first week. No team requests will be accepted. We are actively seeking volunteer coaches for each team, please contact tbialas@orillia.ca or 705-325-1272 if you are interested in volunteering. Space is limited so register early (maximum 12 skaters and one goalie per team).
Rotary Place, Green Arena
3 on 3 Hockey (9Y-11Y)
Player Fee: $$89.26(R) / $116.04(N) Goalie Fee: $44.64(R) / $58.04(N)
SUN 2:15 PM 2 HRS APR 7 4 WKS
3 on 3 Hockey (12Y-14Y)
Player: 77382
Goalie: 77213
Player Fee: $111.58(R) / $145.05(N) Goalie Fee: $55.80(R) / $72.55(N)
SUN 4:15 PM 2 HRS APR 7 5 WKS
Want to play a weekly game of basketball with youth around your age? Through this program, each week you will have the opportunity to practice drills, improve your ability to get a basket, and partake in a game of basketball in our FIBA sized gymnasium. Enjoy the love of basketball while meeting new people and improving upon your skills.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium
Fee: $81.50(R) / $105.95(N)
Junior (8Y-10Y)
Senior (11Y-13Y)
No class: April 30 and May 1, 2024. Please note: Bring indoor running shoes. No food or drink is permitted in the gymnasium with the exception of a water bottle.
Player: 77388
Goalie: 77386
Please note: No games April 21, 2024. April 28, May 5, and May 12 have different start times based on ice availability.
6Y-
Warrior Athletes in partnership with CrossFit Orillia: building the foundation for exceptional humans. Warrior Athletes is a sport and movement program designed to encourage physical literacy, strength and overall fitness. Providing children and teens the skills they need to enjoy a livelong love of sport and recreation participation. We help kids develop the tools they need to face everyday challenges with confidence, strength and compassion. Our program revolves around our WARRIOR BODY - It doesn’t matter what your child’s fitness level is, our programs are designed to get every kid and teen excited about physical literacy, strength and overall fitness. WARRIOR MIND - being an exceptional human goes beyond being physically strong. Every level of our program incorporates age appropriate mindfulness and character building activities to develop confident, strong and compassionate humans.
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
Fee: $115.00(R) / $149.50(N)
Instructor: Certified Warrior Athletes Instructor
No class: May 20, 2024.
Our beginner-level gymnastics program is for those who are eager to explore the world of gymnastics and master fundamental skills like bridges, cartwheels, jumps, balance activities and more. This class is perfect for those with a budding interest in gymnastics or anyone looking to develop coordination, strength, flexibility, and agility in a fun and supportive setting.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium A
Fee: $78.00(R) / $101.40(N)
No class: May 18, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
Curious about our program refund policy? View page 86 for more information.
Welcome to the second level of our gymnastics program designed for those who have dipped their toes in our gymnastics beginner program and are ready for a bit more excitement! This program is designed to be a friendly step up from the beginner level, catering to kids who can confidently perform a cartwheel, bridges, etc. and are eager to expand their gymnastics repertoire in a supportive and encouraging environment! During this program, we will build upon each individual’s foundational knowledge, enhance their strength, flexibility, and coordination, and learn exciting new techniques.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium A
Fee: $78.00(R) / $101.40(N)
No class: May 18, 2024. Please note: Students are asked to come to class in athletic attire, and to bring a water bottle.
5Y
Build self-confidence while improving concentration, discipline, and physical coordination in our kid’s karate program! Karate is a martial art that combines the use of punches, kicks and defensive techniques learned while doing fundamentals and kata technique. Students will learn basic blocks, punches, kicks and stances, counting in Japanese to ten and two white belt katas. This program is designed for beginners who have not previously taken karate with the Orillia Academy Of Karate.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) Instructor: Stacie Theis
5Y-10Y
For those who have completed the beginner class, students will continue their development in the martial art of karate-do to build selfconfidence while improving concentration, discipline, and physical coordination. This is a continuous program in which students further develop their basics, sparring and more advanced katas while working towards attaining the first coloured belts: yellow and green. Please note that attaining the first belt will take time and practice to acquire. KIAI!
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) Instructor: Stacie Theis
MON 4:45 PM 1 HR APR 8 11 WKS 76985
No class: May 20, 2024. Please note: Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
12Y-18Y
This program is in partnership with the Orillia Lawn Bowling Club. Come join in the fun and challenge of lawn bowling. It is a precision game similar to bocce. Youth will be introduced to the delivery of the jack (small white ball) and the bowl (asymmetrical ball) with the goal to get your bowl closer to the jack than your opponent. All equipment is provided.
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club, Court
Fee: FREE!
TUE 6:00 PM 2 HRS MAY 21 2 WKS 77389
Please note: Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes or flat soled shoes with NO heels!
5Y-7Y
T-Ball is similar to softball except there is no pitcher. The ball is placed on an adjustable T. The game lasts one hour and an inning is complete when each team member has had a turn at bat. Cost includes trophy, shirt and cap. This course is sponsored by the Orillia Kiwanis Club. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
Couchiching Beach Park, Field
Fee: $20.00(R) / $20.00(N)
TUE 6:30 PM 1 HR MAY 7 6 WKS 77380
is open to all girls 7-17 years of age, and will consist of three divisions of play.
No experience is required, just a desire to get out on the diamond and have some fun! All players are guaranteed one game a week and one practice every two weeks. Team shirts will be provided for all players and at the end of the season there will be a tournament style championship! Players will be contacted by their coach with league details and schedules. For details, contact the City at 705-325-4FUN.
Coaches are Needed, Volunteer Your Time
We can’t do it without your help! Together we can provide a memorable softball experience! If you are interested in coaching, please let us know.
Make your Business a Sponsor
For $300.00 you will have the name of your business on the team t-shirts and on orillia.ca! You will also receive a team t-shirt.
Registration Details
If you have questions or require assistance, please contact contact the City of Orillia at 705-325-4FUN.
Weather permitting; practices will be on Sundays with games on Tuesdays at Bayview Diamond. This division is open to players aged 7-10.
Bayview Park, Ball Diamond Fee: $72.10
Weather permitting; practices will be on Thursdays at Bayview Diamond with games on Sundays at Kitchener Diamond. This division is open to players aged 11-13.
Bayview Park & Kitchener Park, Ball Diamonds Fee: $93.73
Weather permitting; practices will be on Mondays or Wednesdays at Bayview Diamond with games on Sundays at Kitchener Diamond. This division is open to players aged 14-17. Please note: the first practice takes place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. This will be the only Tuesday.
Bayview Park & Kitchener Park, Ball Diamnds Fee: $93.73
Students will learn basic, intermediate and advanced Taekwondo techniques as sanctioned by World Taekwondo, Taekwondo Canada and Taekwondo Ontario. Emphasis on the tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Belt requirements focus on obtaining Kukkiwon certification (Black Belt). Not sure your child will be interested? Feel free to email Mike Larose at orilliataekwondo@gmail.com for more information on observing a class.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Instructor: Master Mike Larose
Fee: $157.50(R) / $204.75(N)
Kids Colour Belt
No class: April 30 and May 2, 2024 for any of the above programs. Please Note: One spectator is permitted in the room with the participant. Uniforms are not mandatory. For more information of purchasing a uniform if interested, please talk to your instructor. For general program information, please contact orilliataekwondo@gmail.com.
Want to play a weekly game of volleyball with youth around your age? Through this program, each week you will have the opportunity to practice drills, improve your ability to volley, bump and maybe even spike! This program focuses on fair play, skill development, teamwork and most of all a reward game-play experience! Enjoy the love of volleyball while meeting new people and improving upon your skills.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium B
Fee: $81.50(R) / $105.95(N)
Junior (8Y-10Y)
Senior (11Y-13Y)
No Class: April 24, May 1 and 20, 2024 for either of the above programs. Please Note: Please bring indoor running shoes. No food or drink is permitted in the gymnasium with the exception of a water bottle.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Glass Fusion
16Y
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Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) + HST Instructor: Eleanor Gittens
Please note: Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle, towel, and bandana.
16Y+
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Instructor: Rena Parno-McClung
Fee: $28.00(R) / $36.40(N) + HST
THU 11:30 AM 1.5 HRS APR 11 1 CLASS 76966
Fee: $25.00(R) / $32.50(N) + HST
THU
Please note: All materials and instructions to create your glass art will be provided.
16Y+
Looking for something fun to do while also improving your physical fitness? This class will focus on the most popular ‘Pattern’ dances and will introduce many of the basic moves necessary for Line Dancing. Come out and enjoy with friends. Partners are not required for these programs.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium B
AM
16Y+
Streetscapes are made up of buildings, people, trees, and vehicles. This makes them a challenge for even experienced painters. In this program you will explore such topics as one and two point perspective and the history of painting the built environment. The class will make use of chalk, pen and ink, and both acrylic and water colour paint to capture the unique charm of Orillia’s streets. Drawing devices like the camera lucida and the camera obscura will be discussed and used to assist in acquiring proportion and detail in the artwork. A variety of painting styles will be looked at and in the end, you will paint your own favourite part of Orillia. Please note: Wednesday’s class will have a different location for the final three classes. May 22, May 29, and June 5 will take place at Rotary Place in the Tournament Room.
Orillia Opera House, Market Room
Fee: $85.00(R) / $110.50(N) + HST Instructor: Michael Howell
TUE 7:00 PM 2 HRS APR 16 8 WKS 76972
WED 7:00 PM 2 HRS APR 17 8 WKS 77024
Please Note: You must have your own supplies. Please bring a pencil and a ruler to the first class and the instructor will discuss further class materials during the first class.
16Y+
With songs by Canadian musicians like the Barenaked Ladies, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Blue Rodeo and Serena Ryder, we will have fun as you learn to play the ukulele or improve your skills.
Orillia Waterfront Centre, Boaters’ Lounge
Fee: $121.00(R) / $157.30(N) + HST Instructor: Laurie Pfaff
WED 7:00 PM 1.5 HRS APR 17 8 WKS 77030
Please note: Just bring a GCEA-tuned ukulele and your enthusiasm. Ask for a buyer’s guide if you would like some advice on purchasing your first ukulele.
If you are over 60 years of age, you receive an automatic 25% discount with any program found in this guide! Visit orillia.ca/seniors for details.
16Y+
Dive into a world of aquatic fitness and bonding with Baby & Me Aquafit! This fun class in the lap pool allows the caregiver and baby to actively participate together with instructor guidance and supervision. Your baby will enjoy interactive play in the water while you follow the instructor through a series of muscle conditioning exercises using both the water and your baby as resistance. Babies are placed in provided floating seats allowing them to get used to the water and be around other babies. Child must have developed neck support. When registering, please register the adult for the program, not the child. We recommend wearing aqua shoes and to bring a non-breakable water bottle.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Pool
Fee: $87.50(R) / $107.50(N) + HST Instructor: Emma O’Brien
Please Note: We recommend wearing aqua shoes and to bring a non-breakable water bottle.
16Y+
Bounce Fit for Adults is an exercise class that uses a rebounder trampoline. Come and join this total-body workout for a fun combination of cardio, strength training and core work, using a variety of training techniques and equipment, all while listening to great tunes! Experience the difference in exercising while you strengthen your heart and lungs and improve your lymphatic circulation. Great for the beginner and the experienced fitness enthusiast alike.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) + HST Instructor: Debbie Burrell
MON 7:00 PM 45 MIN APR 15 8 WKS 78274
No Class: May 20, 2024.
16Y+
Bounce for Adults is an exercise class that uses a rebounder trampoline. Come and join this total-body workout for a fun combination of cardio, strength training and core work, using a variety of training techniques and equipment, all while listening to great tunes! Experience the difference in exercising while you strengthen your heart and lungs and improve your lymphatic circulation. Great for the beginner and the experienced fitness enthusiast alike.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) + HST Instructor: Emma O’Brien
TUE 5:00 PM 45 MIN
No Class: April 30, 2024.
Designed for all ages, but specifically for someone who may have some challenges with mobility or balance. This yoga class will help you start or maintain an active lifestyle. Doing Chair Yoga and gentle Standing Yoga poses will help you maintain, stretch, and strengthen your body. Postures are modified to accommodate all body types and levels of fitness. Chair yoga participants can also enjoy health benefits of a regular practice such as: improved muscle tone, balance, coordination, better breathing habits, reduction of stress, and better sleep.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $96.00(R) / $124.80(N) + HST Instructor: Kim Glasgow
Try the drop-in that is offered at the same time! You must own Kangoo boots in order to participate. Visit orillia.ca/active for details.
Kangoo Dance is a safe, energetic, fun and motivating aerobic program taught to music, for all fitness levels. This aerobic program utilizes Kangoo Jumps, which act as shock absorbers (up to 80% less impact). These will help you burn fat, and lose weight more effectively than other aerobics (25% more than traditional running shoes). This program is both functional and motivational, teaching participants effective jump techniques for enhanced enjoyment, while preventing injury from bio-mechanical stress. You will work your abdominals, pelvic floor, and back. And that is just standing in Kangoo Jumps. So, imagine what you can achieve with the full spectrum of exercises incorporated within the program.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Instructor: Megan Hiltz
Kangoo Dance (Excluding Boot Rental)
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) + HST
THU 5:30 PM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 76981
Kangoo Dance (Including Boot Rental)
Fee: $115.00(R) / $149.50(N) + HST
THU 5:30 PM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 76982
Please note: XS (4.5-5) and L (10.5-12) boots are not available. Sizes available are 6-10.
16Y+
Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movement. These classes are designed for those new to Pilates or those wanting to brush up on their Pilates knowledge. Learn the fundamental principles of the Pilates method and its basic exercises. Improve your strength, posture and flexibility. Everyone-from the “unfit” to the high performance athlete can benefit from this course.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $98.00(R) / $127.40(N) + HST Instructor: Maja Ognjanovich
MON 11:30 AM 1 HR APR 15 8 WKS 78261
TUE 10:30 AM 1 HR APR 16 8 WKS 78260
No class: May 20, 2024.
16Y+
A course specifically designed for clients suffering from osteopenia and osteoporosis. It offers safe and effective modified Pilates exercises which aim to improve body alignment and posture, build core and strength stability, relieve pain and stiffness associated with osteoporosis, while at the same time increasing bone density.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $98.00(R) / $127.40(N) + HST Instructor: Maja Ognjanovich
WED 10:45 AM 1 HR APR 17 8 WKS 78262
16Y+
Pilates with props is a mat based class which features small apparatus to bring more challenge. Working with unstable surfaces such as piglets ball, rollers, pilates ring, will impact the core more and you will feel every muscle working. Each class will bring suppleness and strength as the exercises target distinct muscle groups in smooth, continuous movements. As a workout targeting the arms and shoulders, the back, the abdomen, the inner and outer thighs and buttocks, Pilates is known for its sculpting effects. In addition, it helps create a more evenly conditioned body without building too much bulk.During each class you’ll actually be re-training your body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion. Athletes love how Pilates enhances sports performance and aids in injury prevention and rehab. The rest of us regular folk get all those benefits too, as Pilates is a beneficial for our posture, core, grace and healthy longevity.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $98.00(R) / $127.40(N) + HST Instructor: Maja Ognjanovich
WED 9:30 AM 1 HR APR 17 8 WKS 78263
FRI 9:15 AM 1 HR APR 19 8 WKS 78264
No class: May 10, 2024. Please note: In order to attend this course safely, the previous knowledge of pilates and proper awareness of the body is prerequisite (You have been doing pilates for at least 9-12 months on regular basis).
Three
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Ten
Twenty
Three
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The City of Orillia is excited to offer personal training sessions at the Orillia Recreation Centre. Call 705-325-4FUN (4386) or visit orillia.ca/fitness for details.
Twenty $741.60 + HST
Strength and cardio exercises incorporated into a progressive program to challenge both beginners, and those confident with High Intensity Interval Training. This class will teach you how to exercise for maximal benefits in minimal time. The last portion of this class will focus on rolling, releasing, and stretching/lengthening muscles to optimize your workout.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $75.00 / $97.50 + HST
Looking for a perfect combo class? This upbeat 30 minute Spin session is directly followed by 45 minutes of Yin style yoga. With the relaxing Yin practice, long holds ensure safe opening of connective tissue while stimulating, releasing, and calming the mind, body, and soul. This 1.25 hour class will leave you sweaty and restored.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio Instructor: Emma O’Brien
Fee: $104.99(R) / $136.50(N) + HST
No class: May 20, 2024.
Learn safe ways to stretch into sore, tight, and tired muscles to improve range of motion in your joints. Basic and unique flexibility and mobility techniques using a chair or other household furniture will be used to increase body awareness. Skills learned in class can be transferred to home and office environments. Modifications can be made for the beginner or experienced participant.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $75.00 / $97.50 + HST
A combination of moves on and off the SurfSET Boards alternated with TRX suspension trainer exercises. Add this unique combination to your fitness routine with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Moves can be modified for beginner to advanced participants. SurfSET boards to be provided.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $98.00(R) / $127.40(N) + HST
16Y+
This course will teach the five most fundamental moving and meditative postures of Chen Taiji, which will not only exercise the internal organs, but also the external muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It will help sharpen the mind for focus, coordination, and memory.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $90.00(R) / $117.00(N) + HST Instructor: Danny Xuan
THU 7:00 PM 1 HR APR 18 8 WKS 77022
No class: June 6, 2024.
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TRX is a versatile suspension training tool that allows you to develop strength, mobility, balance, flexibility, and core stability using only your body weight. Suitable for beginners and advanced enthusiasts alike, this class focuses on developing essential foundational movements through easy-to-follow progressions. Basic exercise experience is recommended.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $75.00(R) / $97.50(N) + HST Instructor: Emma O’Brien
MON 10:00 AM 45 MIN APR 15 8 WKS
WED 4:30 PM 45 MIN APR 17 8 WKS 78270
No class: May 20, 2024.
16Y+
Increase toning and definition with this introduction to strength training for women only. Focus will be on proper form and technique and by the end of the course you will have multiple strength programs designed specifically for you.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $145.00(R) / $188.50(N) + HST Instructor: Dorothy Culbert
TUE/THU 9:30 AM 45 MIN APR 16 8 WKS 78266
16Y+
Advance your foundation of strength training to the next level! This intermediate/advanced resistance class is designed specifically for women. The goal is to teach women the proper design and structure of a sound strength training program. Participants will learn proper technique and etiquette to become confident and comfortable in a gym setting.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $80.00(R) / $104.00(N) + HST Instructor: Dorothy Culbert
WED 1:15 PM 1 HR APR 17 8 WKS
16Y+
Looking for an energetic way to start your day? Women’s Bootcamp is designed to increase women’s strength, help cardiovascular performance, and generally improve fitness through a supportive community. This program focuses on all components of exercise including total-body strength, muscular endurance, and cardio segments. You will enjoy a variety of workout styles such as High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Tabata, circuit-style stations, and Functional training.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $75.00 / $97.50 + HST Instructor: Nene Brode
16Y+
The Hatha Yoga moves the body slowly and deliberately into and out of different poses that improve strength and flexibility with special emphasis on controlled breathing and posture. The Restorative Yoga, a slow passive healing practice, focuses on long holds of positions, stillness, and deep breathing. The aim is to be gentle, supportive, and therapeutic. Please bring a small blanket to the class.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $96.00(R) / $124.80(N) + HST Instructor: Kim Glasgow
THU 10:30 AM 1 HR APR 25 8 WKS 78277
Please note: Please bring a small blanket to the class to use for support during the Restorative component
16Y+
Blending yoga with various strength training styles including pilates, barre, and weights, this full-body work out uses a variety of equipment. Focused on muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility, stretching is incorporated throughout each class between rounds of strength training.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $94.00(R) / $124.80(N) + HST Instructor: Nene Brode
MON 5:30 PM 1 HR
WKS 78441
No class: May 20, 2024. Please note: wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle, towel and yoga mat. Mats and props will be provided for those who need them.
Secure your spot in this new registered Zumba program! Zumba is a Latin inspired fitness/dance class incorporating Latin music and dance moves. This fun effective fitness system uses interval and resistance training to maximize calorie output, fat burning, and total body toning - targeting the glutes, legs, arms, core, abs and most importantly the heart. The explosive Latin rhythms create a partylike atmosphere that is sure to deliver results! Ditch the workout and join the party!
Fee: $90.00 / $112.50 + HST Instructor: Maritza Lopez-Cavillo
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
16Y+ TUE 6:30 AM
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
No class: May 8, 10, 15 and 17, 2024.
This is a program for those who live with chronic pain including, but not limited to, arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injury, phantom limb pain, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, lupus. This peer-led group covers topics from the lens of chronic pain including mind-body connection, sleep, action planning, dealing with difficult emotions, physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, working with your healthcare team and much more. Participants in this workshop will receive a chronic pain Self-Management Program resource guidebook. Family members and caregivers also welcome.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee:
This comprehensive course includes all of the skills taught in emergency first aid, plus how to recognize, prevent and treat musculoskeletal, soft tissue, head and spine injuries, heat and cold emergencies, poisoning, and medical conditions such as diabetic crises and epileptic seizures. This course is recognized by the Workers Compensation Board for training in the work place. The price includes a key chain face shield.
Rotary Place, Meeting Rooms
Fee: $133.90(R) / $174.10(N) + HST
Calling all creative food lovers! Would you like to gain confidence in the kitchen and learn the basics of a home cooked meal? Learn how to prepare healthy, affordable weeknight meals for both you and your family to enjoy. Chop, create, make, and take home a delicious meal idea that you an enjoy any night of the week.
Orillia Christian Reformed Church, Kitchen
Fee: $30.00 / $39.00 + HST Instructor: Anne Tasse
Recertification
Fee: $97.85(R) / $127.20(N) + HST
18Y+
Do you love soccer? Want to try something different? Try our halffield 7-on-7 league. This fun format forces greater ball movement and creates more action due to the smaller field size. Due to these factors games should be higher scoring and more action packed. The game will feature six runners plus one goalie per team. All players will receive a team t-shirt that they get to keep.
West Orillia Sports Complex, Artificial Turf
Individual Fee: $78.00(R) / $101.40(N) + HST Team Fee: $780.00 + HST
WED 8:30 PM 2 HRS MAY 29 12 WKS
Individual: 77210
Team: 77211
Please Note: Shin guards required. Cleats are suggested but not mandatory (no metal cleats on the artificial turf).
The Orillia Co-ed Adult Dodgeball League offers a unique opportunity to be active and feel young again! The League will feature up to 8 teams playing schoolyard dodge ball. There will be a ten person team limit. Please note this registration code is for teams.
Twin Lakes S.S., Double Gymnasium
Team
$457.84 + HST
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team’s court under organized rules.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium
Individual Fee: $58.00(R) / $75.40(N) + HST
Team Fee: $406.00 + HST
Team
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This program is in partnership with the Orillia Lawn Bowling Club. This is a free introductory program for individuals looking for gentle, outdoor exercise and an opportunity to socialize in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Lawn bowling is often referred to as “curling on grass”, but without the sweeping!
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club, Court
Fee: FREE!
Please note: All equipment provided. We even have equipment for individuals with back, knee, strength and flexibility issues! Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes or flat soled shoes with NO heels!
Enjoy unlimited access to the Fitness Centre, Walking Track, drop-in programs and more at the Orillia Recreation Centre. For rates and more information, see pages 10-11.
12Y+
Students will learn basic, intermediate and advanced Taekwondo techniques as sanctioned by World Taekwondo, Taekwondo Canada and Taekwondo Ontario. Emphasis on the tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Belt requirements focus on obtaining Kukkiwon certification (Black Belt).
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $157.50(R) / $204.75(N) + HST Instructor: Master Mike Larose
TUE/THU 8:15 PM 45 MIN APR 16 9 WKS 77019
No class: April 30 and May 2, 2024. Please note: One spectator is permitted in the room with the participant. Uniforms are not mandatory. For more information of purchasing a uniform if interested, please talk to your instructor.
10Y+
At the Orillia Academy of Karate (formerly Orillia YMCA Karate,) we offer traditional martial arts, non-contact! We pride ourselves on being friendly, family-oriented and the perfect choice whether you’re a complete beginner or have trained elsewhere in the past. Children over the age of ten are welcome. Classes are highly disciplined, but fun, friendly and supportive.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $145.00(R) / $188.50(N) + HST Instructor: Gerry Ramsay
MON/WED 6:00 PM 1.5 HRS APR 3 13 WKS 76983
No class: April 1 and May 20, 2024. Please note: Dress in loose clothing, shorts are fine and a t-shirt. No sandals, sneakers or running shoes. No open toed shoes!
16Y+
Come out and enjoy this exciting racquet sport that combines fitness, skill and social aspects. This sport is played on the smaller badminton court with rules similar to tennis. Short solid racquets and perforated plastic balls are supplied. Suitable for beginners and for players wishing to improve their play.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium
Fee: $96.00(R) / $124.80(N) + HST Instructor: Tim Payne
TUE 7:00 PM 2 HRS APR 16 8 WKS 77009
WED 7:15 PM 2 HRS APR 17 8 WKS 77010
No class: April 24, 30 and May 1, 2024. Please note: Participants are asked to come to class in athletic attire, proper footwear and to bring a water bottle. Racquets and balls are supplied.
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16Y+
The City’s Recreation, Youth, and Culture Division now partners with the Orillia Tennis Club to bring you this tennis program. This tennis clinic will consist of teaching the correct technique for the forehand, backhand, volley, and serving as well as strategy and etiquette on the court. The goal is to have fun while incorporating games to enhance skill level.
West Orillia Sports Complex, Tennis Courts
Fee: $55.00(R) / $71.50(N) + HST Instructor: Peter Koehli
Beginner
Intermediate
Please Note: Most people like to bring their own racket to play with, however, if they don’t have a racket, they will be provided.
Registration begins: Monday, March 11, 2024
Looking for something fun to do while also improving your physical fitness? This class will focus on the most popular ‘Pattern’ dances and will introduce many of the basic moves necessary for Line Dancing. Come out and enjoy with friends. Partners are not required for these programs.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium B
Fee: $73.00(R) / $98.80(N) + HST
Instructor: Richlyn Spalding
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Join us and learn how to create glass art that appeals to non-artistic or artistic people! Select from a variety of pieces to create your own unique glass art suitable for a gift or for display in your home. You will add you own embellishments or cut outs from prepared pieces and your completed piece is kiln fired at the instructor’s home studio and returned to city staff for distribution.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Instructor: Rena Parno-McClung
Fee: $28.00(R) / $36.40(N) + HST
Fee: $25.00(R) / $32.50(N) + HST
Please note: All materials and instructions to create your glass art will be provided.
16Y+
Streetscapes are made up of buildings, people, trees, and vehicles. In this program you will explore such topics as one and two point perspective and the history of painting the built environment. Make use of chalk, pen and ink, and both acrylic and water colour paint to capture the unique charm of Orillia’s streets. Drawing devices like the camera lucida and the camera obscura will be discussed and used to assist in acquiring proportion and detail in the artwork. You’ll review a variety of painting styles and finish by painting your favourite part of Orillia.
Orillia Opera House, Market Room
Fee: $85.00(R) / $110.50(N) + HST
Instructor: Michael Howell
TUE 7:00 PM 2 HRS APR 16 8 WKS 76972
WED 7:00 PM 2 HRS APR 17 8 WKS 77024
Please Note: You must have your own supplies. Please bring a pencil and a ruler to the first class and the instructor will discuss further class materials during the first class. Wednesday’s class will have a different location for the final three classes. May 22 to June 5 will take place at Rotary Place in the Tournament Room.
16Y+
With songs by Canadian musicians like the Barenaked Ladies, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Blue Rodeo and Serena Ryder, we will have fun as you learn to play the ukulele or improve your skills.
Orillia Waterfront Centre, Boaters’ Lounge
Fee: $121.00(R) / $157.30(N) + HST
Instructor: Laurie Pfaff
WED 7:00 PM 1.5 HRS APR 17 8 WKS 77030
Please note: Just bring a GCEA-tuned ukulele and your enthusiasm. Ask for a buyer’s guide if you would like some advice on purchasing your first ukulele.
16Y+
We fuse the benefits of a land yoga practice along with the benefits of buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure, enjoyed in a warm water environment. Aqua Yoga offers traditional asanas adapted to water and is suitable for all fitness levels, newcomers to yoga and anyone looking for reduced joint pressure as they practise. Come improve your balance and flexibility, build strength and body awareness while reducing stress!
Orillia Recreation Centre, Therapy Pool
Fee: $87.50(R) / $113.75(N) + HST
Instructor: Julie Clarke
THU 10:00 AM 45 MIN APR 18 8 WKS 78278
Please note: We recommend wearing aqua shoes and to bring a non-breakable water bottle.
If you are over 60 years of age, you receive an automatic 25% discount with any program found in this guide! Visit orillia.ca/seniors for details.
55Y+
55+ Better Bones and Balance (BBB) is a bonefriendly workout focused on improving balance, strength, and independence. Designed for the older, mobile adult, this class includes strength, agility, and stretching exercises.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $97.00(R) / $126.10N) + HST
Instructor: Dorothy Culbert
WED 12:00 PM 1 HR APR 17 8 WKS 78265
50Y+
Designed for all ages, but specifically for someone who may have some challenges with mobility or balance. This yoga class will help you start or maintain an active lifestyle. Doing Chair Yoga and gentle Standing Yoga poses will help you maintain, stretch, and strengthen your body. Postures are modified to accommodate all body types and levels of fitness. Chair yoga participants can also enjoy health benefits of a regular practice such as: improved muscle tone, balance, coordination, better breathing habits, reduction of stress, and better sleep.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $96.00(R) / $124.80(N) + HST
Instructor: Kim Glasgow
TUE 10:30 AM 1 HR APR 16 8 WKS 78276
Did you know the Orillia Waterfront Centre washrooms in Centennial Park are open year-round?
A course specifically designed for clients suffering from osteopenia and osteoporosis. It offers safe and effective modified Pilates exercises which aim to improve body alignment and posture, build core and strength stability, relieve pain and stiffness associated with osteoporosis, while at the same time increasing bone density.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Fitness Studio
Fee: $98.00(R) / $127.40(N) + HST
Instructor: Maja Ognjanovich
16Y+ WED 10:45 AM 1 HR APR 17 8 WKS 78262
No class: May 15 and 22, 2024.
16Y+
This course will teach the five most fundamental moving and meditative postures of Chen Taiji, which will not only exercise the internal organs, but also the external muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It will help sharpen the mind for focus, coordination, and memory.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $90.00(R) / $117.00(N) + HST
Instructor: Danny Xuan
THU 7:00 PM 1 HR APR 18 8 WKS 77022
No class: June 6, 2024.
55Y
The VON SMART (Senior’s Maintain Active Roles Together) program offers exercise classes to adults 55Y+ who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace, and the exercises can be modified to accommodate a wide variety of ability levels.
Fee: FREE!
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Rotary Place, Tournament Room
No Class: May 3 and June 7, 2024.
18Y+
Calling all creative food lovers! Would you like to gain confidence in the kitchen and learn the basics of a home cooked meal? Learn how to prepare healthy, affordable weeknight meals for both you and your family to enjoy. Chop, create, make, and take home a delicious meal idea that you an enjoy any night of the week.
Orillia Christian Reformed Church, Kitchen
Fee: $30.00 / $39.00 + HST
6:00 PM 1.5 HR APR 17 1 CLASS 77377
6:00 PM 1.5 HR MAY 8 1 CLASS 77378
6:00 PM 1.5 HR JUN 3 1 CLASS 77379
For those who live with chronic pain including, but not limited to, arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injury, phantom limb pain, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, or lupus. This peer-led group covers topics such as mindbody connection, sleep, action planning, dealing with difficult emotions, physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, working with your healthcare team and more. Receive a chronic pain Self-Management Program resource guidebook! Family members and caregivers also welcome.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: FREE!
FREE
WED 1:00 PM 2.5 HRS APR 17 6 WKS 76994
No Class: May 1, 2024.
This free introductory program, in partnership with the Orillia Lawn Bowling Club, is for individuals looking for gentle, outdoor exercise and an opportunity to socialize. Lawn bowling is often referred to as “curling on grass”, but without the sweeping!
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club, Court
Fee: FREE!
Please Note: All equipment provided. We even have equipment for individuals with back, knee, strength and flexibility issues! Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes or flat soled shoes with NO heels!
At the Orillia Academy of Karate (formerly Orillia YMCA Karate,) we offer traditional martial arts, non-contact! We pride ourselves on being friendly, family-oriented and the perfect choice whether you’re a complete beginner or have trained elsewhere in the past. Children over the age of ten are welcome. Classes are highly disciplined, but fun, friendly and supportive.
Rotary Place, Orillia Room
Fee: $145.00(R) / $188.50(N) + HST
Instructor: Gerry Ramsay
MON/WED 6:00 PM 1.5 HR APR 3 13 WK 76983
No class: April 1 and May 20, 2024. Please note: Dress in loose clothing, shorts are fine and a t-shirt. No sandals, sneakers or running shoes. No open toed shoes!
Come out and enjoy this exciting racquet sport that combines fitness, skill and social aspects. This sport is played on the smaller badminton court with rules similar to tennis. Short solid racquets and perforated plastic balls are supplied. Due to pandemic restrictions, hybrid forms of singles instruction and play will be used. If restrictions are reduced during the course, then the doubles format will be taught. The course entails skill instruction with match play.
Orillia Recreation Centre, Gymnasium
Fee: $96.00(R) / $124.80(N) + HST
Instructor: Tim Payne
No class: April 24, 30 and May 1, 2024. Please note: Participants are asked to come to class in athletic attire, proper footwear and to bring a water bottle. Racquets and balls are
If you are over 60 years of age, you receive an automatic 25% discount with any program found in this guide! Visit orillia.ca/seniors for details.
Join us for some fun and exciting seniors-focused programs at Rotary Place this spring.
Seniors at Play programs include shuffleboard, crafting sessions, fitness classes, carpet bowling, card games, and more. Visit Orillia.ca/SeniorsAtPlay for a full calendar of programs available monthly.
Memberships start at just $10 per month and give you access to all Seniors at Play drop-in programs as well as select amenities at the Orillia Recreation Centre. For more information on Seniors at Play memberships, programs available, volunteer opportunities and more, contact bgunnarson@orillia.ca.
Stay tuned for some new programs being introduced this spring including walking club, fitness programs, programs in the park and more!
The City of Orillia is proud to showcase its inventory of public parkland. From tranquil waterfront spaces to exciting playgrounds to beautifully manicured lawns, these public spaces are designed to enhance and complement the natural beauty of our community. Recreation and Youth Services categorizes Parks into four categories as listed below:
Community Parks serve the entire community and tend to house large special events including sporting events, festivals etc.
Centennial Park, Couchiching Beach Park and Veterans’ Memorial Park Couchiching Beach Park has a lifeguarded sandy beach and playground. The waterfront Park is a hub of activity including many special events. Every summer, thousands of boaters also dock at the Port of Orillia, located in Centennial Park.
Foundry Park
Located in the heart of Orillia, this 26 acre, naturalized Park and home of the Orillia Recreation Centre, will feature 1.5 km of paved walking trails, connected to the Lightfoot Trail System by a pedestrian bridge.
J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park
Located on Lake Couchiching, this active Park is for baseball, special events and boasts Moose Beach, a lifeguarded sandy beach, splash pad, playground area. This Park also has a paved walking loop trail.
Kitchener Park
Located on Lake Simcoe, this is an active centre for soccer, baseball, tennis, horseshoes and a playground. Take a walk through the leashfree dog zone located along the water’s edge behind the athletic fields.
This complex includes more than just an arena. It is an outstanding community hub that serves the needs of participants in ice sports, indoor sports, outdoor athletic field sports, tennis as well as recreational walking trails. It is also the home of Orillia’s only artificial turf field.
Neighbourhood Parks are located within an urban development and tend to meet the needs of the surrounding neighbourhoods. Some amenities include playgrounds, washrooms, splash pads and loop trails.
Parkettes
A Parkette (also known as a mini-park) is a small parcel of green space that may include a small playground area. Parkettes can also provide greenery and a place to sit outdoors.
A naturalized area generally consist of naturalized trails and can be considered an “escape from the City within the City”. Scout Valley is currently the City’s only Park designated as a Naturalized Area.
The City of Orillia implemented a signage program where every new Park receives a new sign. The City also endeavours to replace older signs with the newer versions yearly. Each Park sign shows the Park’s designation by colour, rules, amenities and address.
The following are athletic fields available for use through the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division:
Kitchener Park (three fields)
25 Kitchener St.
West Orillia Sports Complex (four fields including one artificial turf) 100 University Ave.
These fields are for use by groups like soccer, rugby, field lacrosse, etc. Kitchener Park - Fields E and F as well as the artificial turf field at the West Orillia Sports Complex are lit fields. All athletics fields are booked in 2.5 hour time slots.
In the 1800s it was common to gather at Civic Park (now Couchiching Beach Park) and listen to the Orillia Citizen’s Band, now known as the Kiltie Band. Hundreds of people used to come and watch the performance, so in 1909 Town Council approved the construction of a bandstand suitable for musical performances and presentations.
Ball diamond facilities are available in the following Parks:
Bayview Park
335 Hilda St.
Kitchener Park
25 Kitchener St.
Franklin Carmichael Park
295 Park St.
McKinnell Square Park
135 Dunedin St.
J.B.
450 Atherley Rd.
All diamonds at Kitchener Park, J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park and one diamond at McKinnell Square Park are lit. All ball diamonds are booked in 2.5 hour time slots.
Orillia is nestled between two beautiful lakes and offers many places to swim and enjoy water sports. The City of Orillia operates two public beach areas. Couchiching Beach is located at the foot of Downtown Orillia and Moose Beach is located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park. Maintain a physical distance of at least 4m between groups to allow others to walk safely between.
Couchiching Beach
140 Canice St.
Lifeguards: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Moose Beach
450 Atherley Rd.
Lifeguards: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
While beaches are fun, there are a few rules that must be followed:
• Swim at your own risk when lifeguards are off duty
• Know your limits and stay within them
• Always swim with a buddy
• Children 6 years and under must be within arms reach
• Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times
• Vacate the water when you hear thunder
• Obey the lifeguards
• Smoking is prohibited at beaches and parks
• Domestic animals are not allowed on the beach or in swim areas
The City of Orillia offers a unique, fun and challenging 9-hole disc golf course at Homewood Park free of charge. Installed in 2006, the course has become a popular course among disc golf enthusiasts. Disc golf is a lot like traditional golf, except players use specially made plastic flying discs instead of balls and clubs, and throw them at an above ground target. The object of the game is to throw a golf disc into the target in the fewest number of throws. Golfers are welcome to use their own discs, however, official golf discs can be borrowed from the Orillia Public Library.
The Kiwanis Skateboard Park was built in 1999 through the hard work of many people in the community. Some of the features of the Park include a fun box, bank, rails, stairs with rail and snake run.
Please consider the following when using the Park:
• Helmets must be worn by all participants
• All litter must be placed in containers
• No foul language is permitted
• No food or drink are permitted on the concrete skate pad
Do you have park maintenance inquiries?
Dogs love to run free. With that in mind, the City of Orillia has created two Leash-Free Dog Zones, where owners can take their dogs and let them run, unleashed, in a fenced-in area built especially for man’s best friend.
Clayt French Park
114 Atlantis Dr.
The Leash-Free Dog Zone at Clayt French Park is a small leashfree zone, which was first created as a pilot project. It proved to be one of the most popular features of the Park.
Kitchener Park
25 Kitchener St.
Open since 2011, this large Leash-Free Dog Zone within Kitchener Park serves as a social hub for dog owners and their pets.
• Dogs must be kept on a leash until they have reached the designated Leash-Free Dog Zone.
• All dogs must be licensed and fully vaccinated.
• No children under the age of 12 are permitted unless supervised by an adult (this area is designated as a “Dog Zone” - it is not a children’s play area).
• Dogs that show aggression are not allowed within the Leash-Free Dog Zone.
• Please note that this is not a training area for your dog.
• Please clean up after your dog.
• Do not bring food of any kind into the Leash-Free Dog Zone (this includes all dogs treats) as food is a trigger for fights between dogs.
• You are liable for any injury caused by a dog under your supervision. Users of the Park assume the risk of injury / damage to themselves and their dog.
Council and Members of the Recreation Advisory Committee have decided that existing and future athletic fields should be named/renamed after Orillians who have made ‘extraordinary contributions’ to the sports of ball or soccer. The criterion for selection would be participation, building, or volunteering within our community. Nominations are submitted to the Recreation Advisory Committee for consideration. Written submissions must clearly demonstrate that an individual meets the criteria. The Recreation Advisory Committee will then summarize their recommendation in a report to Council.
Council and the Recreation Advisory Committee have decided that existing and future parks should be named/renamed after Orillians who have made “extraordinary contributions” to Orillia. The onus is on the person/group submitting the suggestion to prove the worthiness of the nominee and convince the Recreation Advisory Committee that the contribution of the nominee is extraordinary and fits the rationale. Nominations are submitted to the Recreation Advisory committee for consideration. The Recreation Advisory Committee will then summarize their recommendation in a report to Council. Contact the City of Orillia for more information at 705-325-1311.
Funded in part by the New Horizons for Seniors Funding, the City of Orillia invites residents to play the fastest growing sport in North America any time in Homewood Park on our first outdoor Pickleball courts. Please note that rackets and balls are not provided. These courts will enable pickleball to continue to flourish in Orillia and provide free access to recreation and sport.
Homewood Park
68 Woodside Dr.
Walter Henry Park
3050 Orion Blvd.
J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park
450 Atherley Rd.
There are two pavilions at Couchiching Beach Park for rent. These pavilions can accommodate large events with picnic table seating for up to 60. Pavilion rentals include hydro and water availability. For rental rates of pavilions, please visit orillia.ca/facilitybookings
Pavilions are generally used for annual events such as family reunions; therefore, past users have until the last business day of October to request in writing the same weekend they had in the current year for the next year. After this deadline, all requests received are booked on a first-come-first-served basis. Pavilions can not be booked until all the summer special events in the park have been booked. There is also a pavilion shelter available at both Homewood Park and Orma Drive Park, which are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
The historic Rotary Aqua Theatre was built in 1958 and has been home to many concerts in Couchiching Beach Park. During the summer months, Sunday Evenings Band Concerts take place each week showcasing bands from across the province to the delight of crowds in the hundreds. For more information on events, please contact Allie Bradford at abradford@orillia.ca or visit orillia.ca/events. Torent this facility, contact the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division at 705-325-4FUN (4386).
There’s nothing like a refreshing blast of cool water on a hot day. Orillia offers four unique splash pads at the following Parks:
Clayt French Park
114 Atlantis Dr.
McKinnell Square Park
135 Dunedin St.
Hillcrest Park
255 Matchedash St. N.
J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park
450 Atherley Rd.
Victoria Park
75 Coldwater Rd. W.
Walter Henry Park
3050 Orion Blvd.
These splash pads are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from June to October. At each facility, the splash pad is started with a push activation button. Find splash pad rules at orillia.ca/splashpads
Any tent that is greater than 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height, or occupies a space greater than 4.6 square metres (50 square feet) is not permitted on a beach. Any tent that occupies a space greater than 9.3 square metres (100 square feet) is not permitted on parkland unless a permit has been issued. Tents are not permitted anywhere in a park between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Effective May 15, 2019, the smoking/ vaping of tobacco, cannabis, e-liquid, and herbal material is prohibited outdoors on any property owned or leased by the City of Orillia (with limited exceptions) including: any property upon which is located a municipal building, park or beach; any parking lot, trail, walkway, or lane; any dock; on or within a vehicle located on City-owned or leased property; on or within a boat located or moored on City-owned or leased property. For more information visit orillia.ca/smokefree
To book a facility or park, a written request must be submitted using the rental request form on orillia.ca/facilitybookings or by emailing the Permitting Clerk at bookings@orillia.ca. Once received, if the facility is available, a permit will be created in our booking system. You will be contacted when your permit is ready to be signed. To book a wedding at the Stephen Leacock Museum, contact Jenny Martynyshyn at 705-325-2196.
West Orillia Sports Complex 100 University Ave.
Kitchener Park 25 Kitchener St.
Orillia Tennis Club (OTC) Court Use from May 18 - September 4:
West Orillia Sports Complex Prime Time
• Monday - Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Other tournament dates to be announced (outside of dates above)
Free Public Use of Tennis Courts:
West Orillia Sports Complex
• Four lit courts available and free to the public other than times listed above for OTC. These courts are also the home facility for the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division registered tennis programs, which have private use of the courts during those times in the spring and summer. To see if there are any programs currently running, please visit the online S.U.N. Registration System or call 705-325-4FUN (4386).
Kitchener Park
• Two lit courts available and free to the public all day.
Some school practice times can also occasionally be booked. Please note that some of the above times are subject to change.
The Orillia Tennis Club
This club plays at the courts at the West Orillia Sports Complex. Blocks of court time are set aside for members’ use. Join them for plenty of tennis activity including round robins with a friendly atmosphere and social events. Or, you may prefer to play with a friend or your family. This is not a private club, but the Orillia Tennis Club does pay the City of Orillia for the blocks of court time set aside for its use. The Executive Committee would be pleased to hear what your tennis interests are. Please call Executive Chair, Kevin Smith, at 416-580-3484 for more information or suggestions.
Washroom Facilities within Parks
Washroom facilities are open from 9 a.m. to sunset or 9 p.m., seasonally from May to Thanksgiving with the exception of the Orillia Waterfront Centre. The waterfront centre washrooms are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Thanksgiving until the beginning of May and for regular summer hours during the remaining months of the year.
Washrooms are available in the following Parks:
Couchiching Beach Park
140 Canice St.
Clayt French Park
114 Atlantis Dr.
Homewood Park
68 Woodside Dr.
J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park
450 Atherley Rd.
Kitchener Park
25 Kitchener St.
McKinnell Square Park
135 Dunedin St.
Orillia Waterfront Centre
50 Centennial Dr.
Scout Valley
325 Line 15 N.
West Orillia Sports Complex
100 University Ave.
Walter Henry Park 3050 Orion Blvd.
Some Parks have portable toilets available for use including:
Bayview Park
335 Hilda St.
Collins Drive Park
425 Collins Dr.
Franklin Carmichael Park
295 Park St.
Hillcrest Park
255 Matchedash St. N.
Victoria Park
75 Coldwater Rd. W.
The City’s beautiful parks are a perfect backdrop for your outdoor wedding ceremony and/or wedding pictures free of charge. To ensure there are no conflicts with events in the parks, contact 705-325-4FUN or bookings@orillia.ca.
If the fields are wet the calcine clay infield is designed to absorb water, however when it is saturated, the water remains on the infield creating a slippery, grease-like surface. Even with cleats, this becomes a health and safety issue. Usage of turf areas when wet causes turf to be torn out. These areas become rutted and invaded with weeds which lowers the quality of the turf. Please help us ensure your use of safe, high quality fields.
Embrace the snow and discover all the wonders of winter in Orillia’s Parks, outdoor rinks and trails. Please note that snowmobiles are also not permitted in City Parks or walking trails.
The City of Orillia offers many outdoor rink locations throughout the City. Rinks are available depending on the weather and staff availability. For more information and updated outdoor rink conditions during the winter months, please visit orillia.ca.
Clayt French Park
114 Atlantis Dr.
Couchiching Beach Park
140 Canice St.
First Baptist Church
265 Coldwater Rd. W.
Homewood Park
68 Woodside Dr.
Kitchener Park
25 Kitchener St.
Murray Street Park
21 Murray St.
Hillcrest Park
255 Matchedash St. N.
Hockey games are prohibited on outdoor rinks when they are occupied by pleasure skaters. Skaters are asked to record licence numbers and report any snowmobiles on an outdoor rink.
For the enjoyment of walkers and joggers, the entire trail from J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park to Wilson’s Point Road will be plowed on a regular basis each winter.
Walk or jog the loop by the lake for some fresh air and exercise. Wander through the Park this winter and choose your favourite bench to rest while you dream of summer!
The City of Orillia has three Toboggan hills.
Clayt French Park
114 Atlantis Dr.
Homewood Park
68 Woodside Dr.
• The outer layer should be waterproof.
• Don’t forget your mittens and a hat that covers your ears.
• Children should wear neck warmers instead of scarves.
• Replace wet clothes with dry ones.
• Beware of the wind-chill factor and dress for the colder temperature.
• Make sure children do not play on snow banks near the roads.
• Snow tunnels and forts can be dangerous because the roof might collapse.
• When making a snow fort, do not put a roof on it.
Snowmobiles may only be driven from the driver’s residence by a direct route to an Orillia District Snowmobile Club Trail or a lake. Snowmobilers who are found to be not travelling directly to a trail or lake will be fined. Travel by snowmobile is banned on a number of main streets within the City. City Parks are OFF LIMITS to snowmobiles, except where O.D.S.C. trails cross through the park. The City owned “C.P. Right of Way” is also OFF LIMITS except for the portion between the southerly side of Wilson’s Point Road and the northerly side of Hughes Road. Snowmobiling is banned within the City limits between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. A maximum speed limit of 20 km/hr. must be adhered to.
Benches and trees make great gifts to both your beneficiary and your favourite Park. Best of all, your donation helps support Parks city wide! Bench and Tree donations are tax deductible and an official receipt will be issued to the donor by the City. For the complete Bench and Tree Donation Program Guidelines and Application Package visit orillia.ca. Contact the City of Orillia at 705-329-7249 for more information on how to donate.
People may make donations towards a new park bench or an existing bench. Whether existing or new, a donor recognition plaque will be installed on the bench. Once you have decided to proceed with a bench donation, a site visit will be scheduled to choose a bench and location. Please note that there are no spots left in Couchiching Beach Park. We will try to accommodate all requests, however the Department will have the final decision as to the bench location. The Orillia Bench is available widely throughout the park system.
Planting times are in the spring and again in the fall. Requests for a spring planting must be received by March 1 and by Aug. 1 for a fall planting. A site visit will be scheduled to discuss the species and location opportunities. Please note that there are no spots left in Couchiching Beach Park. The City plants several different types of trees and varieties that are considered appropriate for various locations in our parks. Our City Arborist will help you select a tree that suits a desired location. Special Order Tree Donations will be determined at the time of order. The tree may be selected from a list of approved species.
Effective May 15, 2019, the smoking/vaping of tobacco, cannabis, e-liquid, and herbal material is prohibited outdoors on any property owned or leased by the City of Orillia (with limited exceptions) including: any property upon which is located a municipal building, park or beach; any parking lot, trail, walkway, or lane; any dock; on or within a vehicle located on City-owned or leased property; on or within a boat located or moored on City-owned or leased property. For more information visit orillia.ca/smokefree.
The City of Orillia has over 30 km of multi-use trails including loop trails, paved trails and natural trails. Our trails connect to each of our surrounding communities, highlighting incredible scenery that Orillia and surrounding areas have to offer. In addition to spanning across Orillia, our Lightfoot Trail System highlights natural heritage features and historical land marks throughout the entire City. The Lightfoot Trail System is a dual trail that stretches along the north-east end of the City connecting the Uhthoff Trail to the Atherley Narrows, with a spike that links to the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail. If you would like a trail map, please visit orillia.ca, pick one up at the Orillia City Centre or download our Pingstreet app.
The Active Transportation Committee (formerly Trails for Life) is composed of eleven members including one Council member. The Committee advises Council on the use, maintenance, and promotion of the Lightfoot Trail System and Scout Valley.
Part of the Committee’s mandate is to meet with community groups or individuals, assist with completing reports, make recommendations regarding special projects (i.e. Regan House), research and report to Council on grant programs and available funding. Members of the Committee may serve a maximum of six consecutive years. The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee operates within the terms of reference, policies and guidelines of Council and Council is the final authority on all matters.
Together, our community made it possible to build the paved Millennium Trail section of the Lightfoot Trail System. The Active Transportation Committee now needs your help to maintain and enhance this project. If you wish to make a donation, please visit the City’s website at orillia.ca for a donation form. Forms are also available at the Municipal Operations Centre or Orillia City Centre.
When travelling multi-use trails, you may encounter many different forms of trail users, such as hikers, bikers, dog walkers, roller bladers, etc. Trail etiquette can be described as the “polite way to use trails.”
• Respect the trail and adjacent landowners.
• Be aware and courteous to all other trail users.
• Walk, ride or cycle in single file in the middle of the trail.
• When approaching fellow trail users, stay to the right.
• When approaching slower moving trail users from behind on a bicycle or E-bike, sound your bell or horn and safety pass on the their left.
• Clean up after pets and keep them leashed and in control to avoid them zigzagging across the trail.
Trail use is a privilege that should not be abused or disrespected. Making trail etiquette a priority allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors and have a good time while being safe and courteous. - Supplied by the Ontario Trails Council. Limited-speed motorcycles, motor-assisted bicycles (moped), pocket bikes, electric and motorized scooters and segway scooters are not permitted on the trail system in addition to the large motorized vehicles such as cars, trucks, snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes etc.
Clayt French Park loop is located in Clayt French Park at 114 Atlantis Drive and has limited parking available. This loop circles around an open field and is easily accessible from the parking lot.
Length: 0.3 km
Surface: Paved Grade: Flat
This loop is located in Homewood Park at 68 Woodside Drive. The park is also accessible from Homewood Avenue and Allan Street. The loop traverses the entire park and is visible from all vantages of the park making it an ideal place to take your kids for a leisurely stroll.
Length: 0.7 km
Surface: Paved Grade: Flat / Incline
The loop trail located at Foundry Park is 1.5 km in length and meanders through a naturalized area at the rear of the Orillia Recreation Centre property. It is a lit trail and includes a link to the City’s Lightfoot Trail system via a pedestrian bridge spanning “Ben’s Ditch”. It is maintained throughout the winter months providing for year-round access.
Length: 1.5 km
Surface: Paved Grade: Flat
Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trails with the exception of personal mobility devices (motorized wheelchairs, medical scooters and e-bikes.)
The loop located in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park at 450 Atherley Road and has ample parking available. The trail gently loops around the perimeter of the park along the water’s edge. This loop also features a number of historical information plaques for you to enjoy along the way.
Length: 2.5 km
Surface: Paved Grade: Flat
The Millennium Trail is a 3.0 m wide paved trail that runs adjacent to Orillia’s Lake Couchiching’s spectacular shoreline from the Ramara and Ganaraska Trail within the Township of Ramara northerly to the Uhtoff Trails within the Township of Severn. This 9.5 km shareduse recreation trail significantly enhances the attractiveness of this region for tourists, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle for local residents. The trail is open year round and runs through major parks such as J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park , Veteran’s Memorial Park, Centennial Park and Couchiching Beach Park and is a segment of the Trans Canada Trail. Added in 2017 was a link from Morningstar Park, over Highway 11, connecting to Scout Valley. This trail also provides a safe bicycle/pedestrian crossing of Highway 11 that has been in great demand by the citizens of Orillia for many years.
Length: 9.5 km
Surface: Paved Grade: Flat
The University Avenue / West Ridge Boulevard Trail is a 3.0 m wide paved trail which runs from the Old Barrie Road intersection with University Avenue to its northern end at the intersection of Monarch Drive and West Ridge Boulevard. This 2.8 km shared-use recreation trail is open year round and provides a community connection to Scout Valley, West Orillia Sport Complex, Lakehead University and West Ridge Park.
Length: 2.8 km
Surface: Paved Grade: Flat
This 2.0 m wide granular trail runs from the intersection of Old Barrie Road and University Avenue westerly around the perimeter of a major storm detention facility located south of the West Orillia Sports Complex. The 0.8 km recreation trail is in a recently naturalized setting using native trees , shrubs and wild flowers and offers a glimpse into modern storm water management practices and the influx of water birds who inhabit newly created wetlands.
Length: 0.8 km
Surface: Gravel Grade: Flat
West Ridge Park is a wooded paradise escape for residents/visitors of West Ridge. Located at 900 West Ridge Boulevard, this park has very limited parking but provides a natural trail through a wooded area that leads directly to Clayt French Park.
Length: 0.8 km
Surface: Natural Bark Grade: Incline
Scout Valley is a naturalized park that consists of three individual loop trails. This park can be accessed from Line 15 North, Old Barrie Road or Forest Home. The Line 15 parking entrance is also home to Regan House.
Length: 6 km
Surface: Natural Grade: Incline
The Scout Valley trails are marked with blazes that match the colour of the trail that you are on; for instance, the Sugarbush Trail is marked with orange blazes, the Algonquin Trail is marked with green blazes, and the Homestead Trail is marked with blue blazes. Keep an eye on these different blazes when hiking to avoid getting lost. Blazes are rectangles of paint usually about 15 cm high and 5 cm wide on trees, fence posts, and rocks. The blazes may vary in size depending on the surroundings. Typically the blaze faces you as you approach. If
the path ahead is not obvious, another blaze should be visible from the first. If the path is straightforward, the blazes are usually less frequent. If you lose the trail, return to where you saw the last blaze and look carefully for the next blaze. If the trail is rerouted for any reason, such as for tree regeneration, the blazes are usually covered over with dark paint. Always follow proper blazes by staying off closed sections of the trail.
As trail users we must constantly ask ourselves can the next 100 people down the trail do what I am doing and not leave trace of their passing? Trails by their very nature are intrusions on the landscape and actually change the landscape. Ensuring that we work together to create a natural experience that meets all user needs without blazing new and unofficial trails not only protects the natural environment we all enjoy, but also helps to soften the impact of the many park users. To report misuse of the trails, please contact the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department at 705-326-4585.
Effective May 15, 2019, the smoking/vaping of tobacco, cannabis, e-liquid, and herbal material is prohibited outdoors on any property owned or leased by the City of Orillia (with limited exceptions) including: any property upon which is located a municipal building, park or beach; any parking lot, trail, walkway, or lane; any dock; on or within a vehicle located on City-owned or leased property; on or within a boat located or moored on City-owned or leased property. For more information visit orillia.ca/smokefree.
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system is shown below. In the future, the system will incorporate various named sections, including the existing, paved, shared -use Millennium Trail. Here are the current aspects of the trail system.
705-325-4FUN
Trail distances:
• Existing system including linked park trails - 33 km
• Millennium Trail running adjacent to Lake Couchiching shoreline - 8 km
• Gravel trail running north/south - 9 km
Surface: Paved, gravel (connecting with natural trails in some parks)
Grade: Flat w/ a few moderate inclines (Note: Trails in Scout Valley have some steep inclines)
Connections to Municipal Trails
• The Uhthoff Trail to the north
• The Oro-Medonte Rail Trail to • The Ramara Trail to the east
Sections of the Trans Canada and Ganaraska Hiking
Trails traverse through Orillia’s Lightfoot Trail System as well.
Orillia’s Lightfoot Trail System
the north Rail Trail to the south the east Canada and Ganaraska Hiking
Trails
moderate inclines (Note: Trails steep inclines)
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north/south - 9 km
linked park trails - 33 km adjacent to Lake km
aspects of the trail system.
through the City, running City’s many waterfronts, link with adjacent Municipal development of the City’s trail the future, the system named sections, including shared -use Millennium Trail.
System is well used and regional trail system.
This guide is organized by age category (Preschool, Adult, etc.) and then by program category (Fitness, Special Interest, etc.) Please be aware that Aquatics is located at the beginning and has its own category. Once you have selected a program of interest, please refer to the registration details below the general description. Some courses fill up quickly, so be sure to register promptly. Staff have worked hard to ensure this guide is accurate; however, due to the seasonal format we follow, changes might occur after it has been published.
The best way to secure your spot is online. Registrations are not confirmed until you receive a receipt.
Seniors 60 years and up will receive a 25% discount on all programs. When registering online or in person, your discount will be automatically applied based on your birthdate in the system. Nonresident seniors deduct 25% from the non-resident rate.
The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division will prorate select programs. Proration will not be permitted for missed classes.
The City of Orillia will be implementing interest charges starting April 1, 2024, in which all accounts will be charged if they are overdue. The implementation of interest charges will serve as a deterrent for late payments and encouraging a timely settlement of accounts. To facilitate a smooth transition, we propose a phased in approach, providing ample time for our stakeholders to adjust to our new procedure.
Terms and Conditions: All services provided are invoiced and are subject to a monthly payment cycle. If payment is not received within the first month, any overdue account will be given a grace period of the first 5 days of the month before an interest rate of 2% per month will be charged daily after the first 5 days of each month until the balance is paid.
Grace Period: The City of Orillia will grant a grace period of the first 5 days each month to make payments. If payment is not received, then the interest charges of 2% per month as per above will be charged to your account.
Calculation of Interest: Interest will be based on the overdue amount with simple compounding.
Statements: Statements to all overdue accounts will be sent out monthly on the first of every month.
If Payments Are Not Made: If the client does not make payments on account, then the account will be considered in default after 120 days. At this time the permit may be cancelled without notice and the account may be sent to a collection’s agency. No further permits may be issued until the account is paid in full at which time the client may apply for permits; but for the first year of the client reapplying for a permit the full payment must be made upfront in total of the permit.
For more information please contact Mark Marchand at mmarchand@orillia.ca.
Once a class/camp is filled, interested registrants will be placed on a waiting list in the order the registration is received. It is recommended to go on the waiting list as we endeavour to accommodate people by expanding the class size or creating an additional class.
The City of Orillia charges an administration fee of $36.00 for each NSF cheque received.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 56 under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25 and will be used by the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division for the operation of recreation programs. Inquiries about the collection or use of this information should be directed to the City’s Freedom of Information Co-ordinator.
A full refund will be issued prior to the start of an activity only:
• When an activity is cancelled by The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division .
• When the date, time or location for the recreation/culture program is changed by the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division and prohibits attendance.
Refunds/credits will be issued up to seven days prior to the start of a program with an administrative fee of 10%. This can be done by calling the Orillia Recreation Centre or using the S.U.N. Registration System online. Medical refund requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s certificate/note and the 10% administrative fee will be waived. It will only be processed up to the halfway point of any recreation/culture program. Absolutely no refunds will be given after the mid-point of a program. The refund will be pro-rated based on the number of classes left in the recreation/culture program at the time the request is received, regardless of the date the registrant stopped attending the recreation/culture program.
Please note that credits left on your account will expire 24 months after the date of the original credit entry if not obtained.
If the minimum amount of participants is not met on the week prior to a program’s start date, programs usually need to be cancelled. Register early to avoid cancellations. If a course is cancelled, you will be contacted and a full refund will be issued to your account. If it is necessary to cancel a single class due to inclement weather, school board cancellations, pool closures, instructor illness, etc. every attempt will be made to re-schedule the class. However, if the class cannot be re-scheduled, a pro-rated refund will be issued to your account. For last minute changes, we will do our best to contact participants with the exception of mass weather cancellations. A decision is made to cancel a class due to weather after 3:00 p.m. and a notification can be found on orillia.ca/changes and our social media accounts.
The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division reserves the right to withdraw, postpone, cancel or combine classes, to limit/increase registration or change course locations at any time. Please note that credits left on your account will expire 24 months after the date of the original credit entry if not obtained.
Unless the participant or guardian indicates otherwise, the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division will assume permission for photos/videos to be taken during programs to be used for promotion.
HST is not included in the pricing shown and is only charged on programs for persons over the age of 14.
All City of Orillia facilities, including parks and cultural spaces, strive to be Harassment Free. The Respect+ policy ensures the safety, fun and respect of all participants and spectators. For more information on Respect+ please visit orillia.ca/respect.
The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division is committed concussion awareness and ensuring the safety of all participants. Rowan’s Law is a concussion awareness program outlining the signs and symptoms of a concussion. For more information please visit this website: ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety.
Transfers from one course to another are permitted up to five business days prior to the start of the recreation program. In the case of swimming lessons, transfers are permitted after the first lesson, and only if there is space, upon approval of the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division. To transfer into a different course, visit the S.U.N. System.
Registered programs can be paid for online by credit card or in person at the Orillia Recreation Centre with cash, debit, cheque or credit. Money on account can also be used. Facility payments can be paid for over the phone by credit card or at the Orillia Recreation Centre with cash, debit, cheque or credit. An ATM is available at Rotary Place.
All recreation programs have a rate for City of Orillia residents and a rate for non-residents. The programs offered by the Recreation, Youth and Culture Division are subsidized by municipal taxes, so we keep the cost as low as possible for those who contribute to the municipal tax base. Thirty percent (30%) will be added to the registration costs of non-residents. The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division reserves the right to request proof of residency. A resident is defined as anyone who resides within the City of Orillia boundaries and/or pays taxes directly to the City of Orillia. A nonresident is defined as anyone who does not pay taxes directly to the City of Orillia.
The Recreation, Youth and Culture Division endeavours to run all advertised programs; however, if there are not enough registrants enrolled one week prior to the start date, the program will be cancelled. Participants are contacted and the payment will be refunded to your account.
These businesses currently support Orillia sports by advertising in your local sports facilities. For more information about how you can advertise in one of our facilities, please contact Eleanor at RNR Resources at 705-326-0996.
A&W Restaurants
Adam Ross – Century 21 Real Estate
A & G Roofing
AJD Design Group
Alair Homes
Audia Hearing Aids
Back To Function
Bayshore Broadcasting Max 89.1
Best Western Mariposa
Bumper to Bumper Auto
BDO Canada
Canadian Tire Store 074 -Linbraand
Holding Ltd
Canadian Tire Properties Inc. (Mall)
Casino Rama
Century 21 - BJ Roth Realty
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Dentistry on West –Dr. Chu
Desjardins Insurance
Dominos Pizza
Downey Tornosky Lassaline & Timpano – Great Law
East Side Mario’s
Experience Nissan
Fabricare Cleaners
Fairgreen Sod Farms
First Choice Haircutters
Freshii Foods
Gateway Casino Rama
Giant Tiger
Golden Wok
Hardwood Hills Ski & Bike
Home Hardware - Orillia
Jason’s No Frills
Jim Wilson Chevrolet Pontiac GMC
Johnston Fencing
Julie Emery - RBC
Kelsey’s Restaurant
Krown Rust Control
Laclie Pharmacy
Lake Country Physiotherapy
Lakeside Family Optical
Lindo F
Link Climate Care
Little Caesar’s Pizza
Lock Stock & Barrel
Mariposa Landscaping
McDonald’s Restaurant
McLaren Equipment
McLean & Dickey Insurance
Montana’s Cookhouse
Mortgage Man, Dominion Lending
Morton Metals
Northern Performance Windows & Doors
Orillia Canadian Tire Corp–Linbraand
Holdings Ltd.
Orillia Figure Skating Club
Orillia Hyundai
Orillia Kia
OrilliaMatters.com
Orillia Mazda
Orillia Minor Hockey
Orillia Motor Sports
Orillia Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
Orillia Square Mall – CanTire Properties
Orillia Terriers PJHL
Orillia Volkswagen
Orillia’s Wine Experience
Osmow’s Restaurant
Parklane Landscapes
Parry Automotive
Pepsi Cola
Pizza Hut
Re/Max RM Real Estate
Ron Johnston Insurance
Royal LePage Realty
Sandersons Monuments
Simcoe County Teachers
S creen Machine Promotions
Speedy Auto Glass
Stacked Pancake House
Subaru of Orillia
Sunshine Carpet & Flooring
Sunrise Toyota
Sunshine Kitchens
Sunshine Superwash
Sunshine Windows & Doors
Sweet Dreams Ice Cream
Tatham Engineering Ltd.
T.L. Tire
The Water Store
Theresa Coulson -Simcoe Hills Real Estate
Tiremaster Orillia
Wagner Lawn Care
Wes Brennan Construction
Wild Wing Restaurant
Will Marshall Insurance
These businesses have already taken advantage of the marketing advantages of Rotary Place TV:
Adam Ross -Century 21
Bayshore Broadcasting - MAX 89.1 fm
Fabricare Cleaners - Orillia
Orillia Kia
OrilliaMatters.com
Parklane Landscapers
Sunshine Carpet & Flooring
Wes Brennan Construction
These businesses have already taken advantage of the marketing advantages of the Kid’s Ministick Rink:
East Side Marios
Giant Tiger Store
Hardwood Hills Ski & Bike
Orillia Public Library
Orillia Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
Paper Kapers Craft Store
For more information regarding advertising with us, contact Eleanor Bloom at RNR Resources at 705-326-0996.
Scales Nature Park
Wee Watch Child Care - Orillia
Canadian Federation of University
Women Orillia cfuworillia@gmail.com
Canada Day Committee
705-259-1948
Champlain Coin Club champlaincoinclub@gmail.com
Crime Stoppers – Simcoe, Dufferin, Muskoka
Girl Guides of Canada
Kids for Turtles
La Leche League
LGBT Youth Connection
Mnjikaning Fish Fence Circle
Ontario’s Lake Country
Orillia Aero Modelers R.C. Club
Orillia Amateur Radio Club
705-726-2237
1-877-323-4545
705-325-5386
705-826-4192
705-722-6778 ext. 107
705-835-9331
705-325-9321
705-327-3158
705-689-6545
Orillia & District Camera Club info@orilliacameraclub.ca
Orillia & District Literacy Council
Champlain Coin Club
705-327-1253
705-327-1789
Orillia Duplicate Bridge Club bbelfour@sympatico.ca
Orillia Horticulture Society
Orillia Housing Resource Centre
705-325-7384
705-739-0485
Orillia Naturalists Club orillianaturalists@gmail.com
Orillia Pregnancy Resource Centre
705-326-8228
Orillia Quilters’ Guild info@orilliaquiltersguild.com
Orillia Women’s Newcomers Club
Orillia Sunshine Rug Hookers
Orillia Welcome Wagon
Seniors & Law Enforcement Together
Scouts Canada
705-259-0399
705-325-4740
705-329-0760
705-326-3536
1-888-855-3336
Simcoe East District Women’s Institute 705-689-6448
Simcoe County Embroidery Guild barrie@eac-acb.ca
Stand Up! Orillia Against Bullying 705-325-3428
Stephen Leacock Associates info@leacock.ca
Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters 705-327-2068
Telecare Orillia Office
Cellar Singers
Chamber Music Orillia
Country Chordsmen, Barbershop
705-327-2383
705-718-4124
705-833-2202
705-737-4477
Hawkestone Singers 705-984-2833
Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour images.studio.tour@gmail.com
Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation
705-326-8011
Mariposa Folk Foundation 705-326-3655
Ontario Lumberjack Championships 705-345-9177
Ontario Provincial Police Museum 705-329-6889
Orillia & District Camera Club info@orilliacameraclub.ca
Orillia Concert Association
705-327-0703
Orillia Dance Academy 705-326-7476
Orillia District Arts Council 705-309-3351
Orillia Fine Arts Association orilliafinesartsassociation@gmail.com
Orillia Folk Society cyberfolkie@hotmail.com
Orillia Heritage Centre 705-326-2159
Orillia Jazz Festival 705-331-4628
Orillia Museum of Art & History 705-326-2159
Orillia Perch Festival 705-326-4424
Orillia Scottish Festival 705-325-8442
Orillia Silver Band orilliasilverbandinfo@gmail.com
Orillia Spring Blues Festival 705-326-9284
Orillia Vocal Ensemble infor@orilliavocalensemble.com
Orillia Waterfront Festival 705-326-4424
Orillia Concert Band info@orilliaconcertband.com
Orillia Winter Carnival 705-325-3261
Orillia Youth Symphony
Orchestra orilliayouthsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com
RCL Branch 34 Pipes & Drums 705-326-5470
Rotary Fun Fest 705-323-5925
Orillia & Area Sports Groups
Champlain Sailing Club 705-326-8445
Ganaraska Trail Club (Hiking) 705-245-1005
Huronia Stallions Football Club 705-329-0399
Mariposa Gymnastics Club 705-325-3754
Ontario Special Olympics 705-345-4830
Orillia Badminton Club jaick@rogers.com
Orillia Ball Hockey 705-326-6599
Orillia Channel Cats Swim Club 705-826-8950
Orillia Cricket Club orilliacricketclub@gmail.com
Orillia Curling Club 705-327-3332
Orillia & District Men’s Dart League 705-325-1266
Orillia & District Soccer Club 705-327-9733
Orillia Figure Skating Club 705-242-5513
Orillia & District Horseshoe Club 705-689-2554
Orillia Kids of Steel Triathlon 705-327-3297
Orillia Ladies Hockey League info@orillialadieshockey.com
Orillia Ladies Soccer 705-717-1810
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club orillialbc@gmail.com
Orillia Legion Minor Baseball olmb.secretary@gmail.com
Orillia Men’s & Ladies Slo-Pitch 705-329-1651
Orillia Minor Hockey Association 705-326-6642
Orillia Minor Lacrosse info@orilliaminorlacrosse.com
Orillia Power & Sail Squadron orilliapowersquadron@hotmail.com
Orillia Rowing Club 705-326-3519
Orillia Suns Volleyball 705-326-0954
Orillia Tennis Club orilliatennisclub@gmail.com
Orillia Youth Basketball Association 705-323-3865
Orillia Sports Council 705-325-4903 x112
Snow Leopards Cheerleading 705-305-8160