Discover swimming, skating, sports, arts, winter camps and more to help you learn, play and connect this season.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Sweater weather, colourful leaves and busy community centres are all part of the usual fall season in Mississauga. With fall registration just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a season filled with fitness, swimming, skating, arts, sports and other fun programs. Whether you\u2019re looking to build a new skill, stay active, discover a new hobby or help your child learn something new, the City of Mississauga\u2019s fall recreation and culture programs offer something for everyone.<\/p>\n
Residents can begin browsing and bookmarking programs on August 4 and create wish lists in advance to register early, as many popular programs fill quickly. Registration opens for residents on August 11.<\/p>\n
The City of Mississauga provides programs in safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for all ages and abilities, and supporting different interests, skill levels and accessibility needs.<\/p>\n
Fall registration at a glance
\nWho<\/p>\n
People of all ages and abilities, ranging from preschool-aged children to older adults.<\/p>\n
What<\/p>\n
Registration for fall recreation and culture programs and winter camps. The programs are delivered by qualified staff, with children\u2019s programs guided by the HIGH FIVE\u00ae quality standard<\/a> to help ensure positive, high-quality recreation experiences.<\/p>\n When<\/p>\n Program browsing opens Tuesday, August 4 Where<\/p>\n Browse programs, create wish lists and register through Active Mississauga<\/a>. In-person registration is also available at community centres during service desk hours.<\/p>\n Why<\/p>\n City programs offer more than just a weekly activity to add to a busy schedule. They provide opportunities to stay physically active and support overall health and well-being. Along with skill building, the programs also improve confidence and social skills.<\/p>\n Featured opportunities this fall Swim for Life<\/a> lessons help participants develop swimming and water safety skills through step-by-step lessons for different ages and skill levels. Whether learning the basics or advancing existing skills, participants gain confidence in and around the water.<\/p>\n Build career-ready skills with Aquatic Leadership courses<\/p>\n Aquatic Leadership courses<\/a> provide a pathway for youth and young adults interested in becoming lifeguards, swim instructors or aquatic leaders. Participants develop leadership, teamwork and lifesaving skills while working toward certifications that can lead to future employment opportunities in recreation and aquatics.<\/p>\n New: Intermediate First Aid (CPR-C & AED)<\/p>\n This fall, participants can register for the new Intermediate First Aid<\/a> course (formerly Standard First Aid), which includes CPR-C and AED certification. It provides comprehensive first aid training and prepares participants to respond to a wide range of emergencies, including allergic reactions, strokes, burns, fractures, seizures, diabetic emergencies and environmental injuries. The certification is also a prerequisite for Bronze Cross and an important step for those pursuing aquatic leadership certifications.<\/p>\n Big opportunities for little learners<\/p>\n Preschool recreation and culture programs provide young children with opportunities to learn, move, explore and create in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n Kindergym<\/a> \u2013 is designed for curious little movers. It helps children build confidence and develop essential movement skills through climbing, balancing, jumping and exploring age-appropriate obstacle courses. Winter camps<\/p>\n Winter camps provide fun, safe and supervised opportunities for children and youth to stay active with indoor and outdoor activities during the holiday break when school is out. Participants can explore a variety of interests while building confidence, creativity and social connections.<\/p>\n To read more about City of Mississauga\u2019s recreation and culture programs, visit mississauga.ca\/recreation<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Media contact<\/p>\n City of Mississauga Media Relations
\nResident registration begins Tuesday, August 11 at 7 a.m.
\nNon-resident registration begins Tuesday, August 18 at 7 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nLearn an essential life skill with swim lessons<\/p>\n
\nMini Sports<\/a> \u2013 introduces children to a variety of sports through engaging games and activities that help develop teamwork, coordination and movement skills.
\nLittle Artists<\/a> \u2013 helps build big imagination. Participants can explore painting, drawing, crafts and hands-on projects that encourage creativity, self-expression and confidence in a fun and supportive setting.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Tags
\n
<\/p>\n
media@mississauga.ca<\/a>
905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232
TTY:\u00a0905-896-5151
Get email updates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Discover swimming, skating, sports, arts, winter camps and more to help you learn, play and connect this season.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":838573,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":["post-838572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mississauga","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-mississauga"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/838572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=838572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/838572\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/838573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=838572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=838572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=838572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}