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Organizes and runs recreational programs for the City of Barrie, including general interest, fitness and aquatic programs for all ages, as well as summer and school break day camps for children and programs on school professional activity days and holidays

• Child and Youth Recreation Programs and Day Camps
  
• Seniors Recreation Programs and 55+ Centres
  • for a current listing of activities at the 55+ Centres see monthly newsletter and monthly events calendar
    
• Inclusive Recreation - programs offer opportunities for participants experiencing disability through both adapted and integrated program options
  
• Barrie recPASS - Membership offers unlimited access to drop-in programs for yourself and your families
  
• RecACCESS - fee assistance program that provides support to low-income families and individuals in Barrie by providing qualifying participants with a RecPASS membership and youth credits that can be applied to the registration fee for qualifying programs and activities
  
• Re-loadable rec gift cards are available Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, Allandale Recreation Centre, Parkview Centre and City Hall, 8th floor
  
• Recreation Program Cancellations - provides up-to-date information about closures or cancellations affecting Recreation Programs
  

Recreation Programs may have youth and adult volunteer opportunities

• Earn school hours, community service hours, to iinquire email rec.volunteers@barrie.ca

Community halls, meeting rooms, pools, fitness centres, arenas and theatres serve a variery of recreational acitvities and can be rented for private functions

For Pool, Gymnasium, Hall, Ice Rink Facilities and Rental information visit:

• Allandale Recreation Centre
• East Bayfield Community Centre
• Lampman Lane Community Centre
• Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
• Eastview Arena
• Sadlon Centre

For Hall Facilities and Rental Information visit:

• Dorian Parker Centre
• Southshore Community Centre
• Parkview Centre

For City Hall Meeting Rooms and City Hall Rotunda Rental Information visit:

• City Hall or call 705-719-5970
• rooms/spaces available include Huronia Room A, Huronia Room B, Sir Robert Barrie Room and City Hall Rotunda

For Theatre Facilities and Rental Information visit:

• Five Points Theatre
• Georgian Theatre

COVID-19 Response

• Wasa-Nabin program is being held virtually
• Some components of the Wasa-Nabin program may not currently be available, for more information or support:
  • call 705-721-7689
  • email info@bnfc.ca or t.felbert@bnfc.ca
  • check Wasa-Nabin Facebook Group

Regular Service
Wasa-Nabin (Ojibway meaning 'To Look Ahead') Program is designed to provide comprehensive services to urban Aboriginal at-risk youth between the ages of 13-18 with the support, tools and healthy activities that will build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy lifestyle choices

Program components include:

• General Social Support
• You in Care
• Healthy Eating and Physical Development
• Education
• Justice Intervention
• Violence Prevention

COVID-19 Response

• Center is currently open by appointment only
• safety restrictions are in place, view details on BNFC Facebook videos
• some programs and workshops are still available online and can be accessed at BNFC Facebook page
• for more information or support call 705-721-7689 or email info@bnfc.ca or executivedirector@bnfc.ca

Regular Service
Urban Aboriginal Community Centre that provides culturally appropriate programs and services to community members throughout all stages of the life cycle

• provides information and support on how to apply for 'Registered Indian Status Cards
• provides guest speakers who will discuss Aboriginal issues
• hosts a Pow Wow every year on the first weekend in June
• Programs Include:
  • Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program
  • Aboriginal Family Support Program
  • Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker
  • Life Long Care Program
  • Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program
  • Akwe:go Program
  • Wasa-Nabin Program
  • Hunger To Hope Program
  • Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living Program
  • Apatisiwin Employment and Training Counsellor
  • Indigenous Criminal Court Worker
  • Indigenous Bail Supervisor
  • Kizhaay Anisinaabe Niin (I'm a Kind Man) Program
  • Restorative Justice Coordinator
• Weekly Classes Include:
  • Ojibway Language Classes every Mon from 5:30 pm-7 pm (weather permitting), call Arlene McKenzie at 705-721-7689 Ext 216 to confirm
  • Bootcamp Classes every Mon from 5:15 pm-6 pm (weather permitting)
  • Cardio Classes every Tue from 5:15 pm-6 pm (weather permitting)
  • Okichitaw Barrie (Martial Arts) 6 pm-7 pm (weather permitting), call Amaru Mendez at 705-721-7689 Ext 204 to confirm

Youth-led urban community centre helping tackle the underlying issues leading to addiction, homelessness and mental health problems

• Offers programs and activities such as basketball, girls self-defense, yoga, art and more
• Basketball Skills Development programs include Junior NBA (ages 5-12) and House League (ages 7-13)

Outreach Presentations
Presentations in Youth Mental & Physical Wellness, Declassified Student Survival Guide, Community Safe Spaces and Youth Based Supports

Recreational, fitness and non-physical programs for all ages including:

• Senior Wellness programs
• family swim programs
• preschool programs
• orientations to fitness
• adult and youth fitness classes
• educational courses such as Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR
• Youth Leadership programs
• Facilities include a conditioning room/wellness centre, lap pool, two full sized gymnasiums, indoor track, group fitness and group cycling rooms
• Participates in International Peace Week held in November annually
• YMCA at Home is a virtual YMCA connecting people to at-home workouts, children's programs and physical activity, and personal wellness resources
• see COVID-19 Updates for more information

The association operates the Minesing Community Centre which includes:

• hall
• bowling alley
• outdoor rink
• annual Labour Day ball tournament
• mini-fest winter carnival.

Hall is available for rental

• capacity 150
• renter to obtain liquor license
• fully equiped kitchen.

The Anten Mills Community Association provides community events for the residents of Anten Mills which include

• Annual Easter Egg Hunt
• September Fun Day
• Santa Claus Parade
• Christmas Tree Lighting
• Outdoor community rink.

Two winterized sites * three seasonal sites

COVID-19 No large gatherings such as weddings, reunions, or church services cant be booked at this time.

Area facilities include:

• 110 serviced sites for seasonal camping
• public day use area
• swimming
• fishing
• volleyball
• 2 sandy beaches
• 3 children's playgrounds
• bunny barn for children
• picnic pavilion
• washrooms, showers
• general store
• canoe, paddle boat
• bike rentals
• winter storage is available for trailers

There is a fee station and parking for day use. Call for details.

COVID-19 -- Civic Centre open for in-person service, with appointments strongly encouraged; check website for current information and updates


Recreation services for Town of Georgina

• recreation programs for all ages and abilities
• at-home recreation and family fun activities during Covid-19
• fitness classes
• aquatics, including swim lessons and lap, leisure and therapy swimming
• camps
• skating and other winter activities
• multi-purpose rooms and meeting spaces available for rental -- inquire

Recreation and development programs, including drop-ins, after school programs, camps and social events

• youth and adult volunteer opportunities
• locations across Georgina
• licensed child care at Jersey Public School and Fairwood Public School

Contains two NHL-sized surfaces (ice rinks/athletic pads), 12 change rooms, a concession, a rock climbing wall, skate sharpening, a mini-sticks play area and three community rooms.

Cooling station in extreme heat and warming station in extreme cold.

Offering programs for youth with unique needs, along with programs for youth between ages 13-18

Youth Unlimited YFC Alliston provides supportive relationships to encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in the community

Call for information

A provincial park offering

• camping
• group camping
• picnicking
• group BBQs
• fishing
• boat launches
• boat, kayak, canoe, paddleboat and stand up paddleboard rentals
• swimming
• playground
• park store
• self guided trails
• comfort stations
• showers
• trailer dump/fill stations

Offers seniors recreational programming.
Winter 2022 program and registration information is available at www.wasagabeach.com/recreation.
Programs begin January 15, 2022.

Drop-in centre programs for youth grades 6 to 12, including:

• Homework help
• Arts and crafts
• Wii, Switch and Playstation
• Computers with internet access
• Volunteer opportunities for registered youth with an option to earn credit towards town run programs
• Youth mentors leadership training for ages 16-18
• LGBTQ+ Club

COVID-19 Response
The Prime Time Club has reopened in a limited capacity. COVID protocols will be in effect. For up-to-date information on which programs will be operating, consult the website at primetimewasaga.ca

Regular Service
Social club, activities include:

• euchre
• cribbage
• bid euchre
• choir
• fitness classes
• shuffleboard
• Scottish country dancing
• line dancing
• tap dancing
• snooker
• darts
• bridge
• ladies crafts
• Short Mat Bowls
• Saturday night social time

Annual events include a craft and bake sale in the fall, see website for details. Also hold dances and other social events throughout the year.

Municipal Office for the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Christian retreat camp for families of all denominations. Summer programs include community day camps, a seniors camp and family camps. Weekend and weekday retreats available year round. Facility also available for banquets, weddings and conferences.

Provides a positive and inclusive space where all youth are welcomed. Staff are available to listen, offer support and connect with youth on individual levels.

Social space and services include:

• Pool table
• Ping pong table
• Musical instruments
• Foosball table
• Large TV for movies
• Wii, Play station 4 and Xbox
• Board games and cards
• Art and DIY supplies
• Computer stations
• Wi-fi
• Nutritious snacks and drinks

COVID-19 Response
Programs are currently running with attention to the current changing situation of COVID-19.
Masks are encouraged.

Regular Service
Offers muffins, tea, coffe, and hot lunch is offered for $10.
Variety of activities offered including:

• Music
• Current events discussion
• Low impact exercises
• Entertainers or guest speakers on topics of interest to the community

Offers recreational entertainment with a pool table, ping pong, TV, Foosball table and internet access

Workshops offered include:

• Self-esteem
• youth employment and Life-Skills
• Teen Pregnancy
• Group and Computer Workshops

The Resource Centre offers information on local clubs and services geared to the youth of Orillia such as taking part in arts, music, cooking, getting help with homework, or just hanging out.

Programs and services include:

• Prenatal classes
• nutrition information
• traditional birth
• traditional parenting
• breastfeeding support
• hospital/home visit
• community kitchens
• parenting group
• nutrition and health related workshops
• parents and tot's program
• cultural teaching program
• Parent Support and Clothing Exchange
• Men's Drum Circle
• Women's Sharing Circle
• Potluck dinner and Community Dinner

Contains two large change rooms with rental lockers, six sheets of curling ice (can be used as an event floor), a meeting room, a viewing room, a rock wall (for summer campers), and a Recreation Centre office with storage area for equipment and supplies.

The almost 13,000 sq.ft. curling ice space (145'10 by 86' 3) is also available for trade shows, special events and day camps during the non-ice season. It has a maximum event floor capacity of 1,000 people. When ice sheets are in use (mid October to April) Curling ice is available to the general public and may be booked in 2.5-hour time slots.

The building also contains two other public use spaces:

The Barnfield Point Viewing Room which includes the Bayside Restaurant and viewing area that overlooks the curling ice as well as an area used primarily by the Curling Club (before and after each draw) which is heated and air-conditioned. The room is provided with tables, chairs and a sound system. The room's maximum capacity without tables and chairs is 254 people.

The Don Shave Meeting Room. It is approximately 15' by 20' with a maximum capacity 20 people. The room includes tables and chairs and is heated and air-conditioned. The room is only available when the building is staffed.