General Programs

Markham offers programs and activities for every age and ability. Try something new, re-kindle a passion, or just stay active! With thousands of programs and activities choose from, there is sure to be something for you!

Markham Life, the City of Markham's recreation program guide, features a wide variety of excellent programs and services, events and drop-in activities offered by the City of Markham and community partners. View the full program guide or browse by category below. 

Look for the   symbol for programs that develop fundamental movement skills and promote physical literacy.

2018 Fall Recreation Programs:

• Adapted
• Adult
• Aquatics
• Children
• Family
• Fitness
• Leadership
• Preschool
• Preteen
• Seniors
• Skating
• Teen
• Winter Break
• Registration-Refund policy

Need help registering? Give us a call at 905-475-4731 or e-mail customerservice@markham.ca. We are open from Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  

Canadian Tire Jumpstart® – Markham Chapter

Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4-18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self esteem and confidence.  

National in scope, but local in focus, Canadian Tire Jumpstart® delivers support to children in financial need through a Canada-wide network of local chapters. Markham, through its Recreation Department, is one such Chapter. The City, working together with Canadian Tire Associate Dealers, identifies children who would benefit from Canadian Tire Jumpstart® and ensures effective delivery of the program.

• Children are eligible for up to $600 per calendar year; maximum $300 for the same sport.
• All applicants must reside within Markham.
• Eligible applicants include children and youth between the ages 4 and 18 years of age.
• Grants will not exceed a maximum of $150 per application. Please note that our goal this year is to reach as many children as possible therefore grant amounts will vary.
• Programs or activities must encourage physical activity.
• Funding preference is to pay for registration fees.
• Approval of funding is dependent on available funds.
• Funding is available for members of the same family for the same season.
• Funding should be for a sustained program that lasts a season. One week camps are not eligible. 

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for support through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart® program, please apply online.

If you need additional help, please contact Marta Wrzal, Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach, via email to mwrzal@markham.ca.

Marta Wrzal  905-477-7000 extension 3930
Markham Civic Centre 
101 Town Centre Blvd. 
Markham, ON, L3R 9W3 

The City of Markham endorses the injury prevention standards on concussion management from the Region of York. For more information on York Region's standards to concussion management and participating in programs.