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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.
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symbol for programs that develop fundamental movement skills and promote physical literacy.
Volt Hockey in Markham This July
The City of Markham, in partnership with Variety Village has introduced the Volt hockey program at Mount Joy Community Centre Arena. Volt hockey is a variation of floor hockey that uses specially-designed chairs for youth with upper and lower physical disabilities. See demonstrations, meet athletes and try it out yourself! Details about the program and registration below.
The City of Markham and Variety Toronto are partnering to pilot Para Volt Hockey for young children with varied abilities this July!
VOLT Hockey is an emerging form of hockey and played by over 50 teams in Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the United States. It is a variation of fl oor hockey using specially designed chairs for youth with upper mobility. The sport creates an opportunity to engage in a social team-based environment and is one of the new sports that kids with a disability can play.
This summer, VOLT Hockey will be heading north to Mount Joy Community Centre where the City of Markham and Variety have partnered to launch a summer program.
Where:
MOUNT JOY COMMUNITY CENTRE | 6140 16th Avenue
When:
ALL SESSIONS 1 - 3 p.m.
Week 1: Tuesday, July 3 - Thursday, July 5
Week 2: Tuesday, July 10 - Thursday, July 12
Week 3: Tuesday, July 17 - Thursday, July 19
Week 4: Tuesday, July 24 - Thursday, July 26
Who:
Ages 6 -14
Fee:
$60 per week
Register today! Call
Chris Murdoch at
416.699.7167 extension 255.
2018 Summer Recreation Programs
2018 Fall Recreation Programs:
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
- 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 $300 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.
You can also send your completed Jumpstart Applications to Janet Beatty, Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach, via email to mwrzal@markham.ca or mailed/faxed to:
Marta Wrzal
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Blvd.
Markham, ON, L3R 9W3
Fax: 905-475-4710
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.
