Get ready for the City of Toronto's spring and summer recreation program registration

Registration for spring and some summer City of Toronto recreation programs, including summer camps, begins at 7 a.m. on March 8 in North York.These high-quality and affordable recreation programs fill up quickly so register starting at 7 a.m. to avoid disappointment. Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to sign up for programs. The number of registrations completed online continues to increase each year and additional capacity has been added to the online registration system. On average, 70 per cent of the daily total of registrations can now be processed in the first hour of each registration day.Before registering for spring and summer recreation programs, residents should be aware of registration dates, how to register and payment options. Those who wish to register for programs will need a family number and a client number for each member of the family. Before registration day, call 416-338-4386 or speak with staff at a City community centre to get these numbers. For more information on how to register, visit http://www.toronto.ca/parks/registration.To explore recreation program options, visit http://www.toronto.ca/torontofun or pick up a FUN Guide at City Hall, civic centres, community centres and libraries.The City of Toronto is committed to increasing access to recreational activities by offering yearly credits, free programs and discounts for older adults.Yearly credit (Welcome Policy)The City of Toronto offers a yearly credit, called the Welcome Policy, for residents with low incomes that can be used to register for City recreation programs. Those receiving social assistance (Ontario Works) and living in Toronto are pre-approved to receive this credit, and should speak to their caseworker. More information about the yearly credit is available at http://www.toronto.ca/wp.Free programsMany community centres offer free recreation programs, including leisure swimming and skating, and drop-in programs for children, youth and older adults. More information about free and low-cost programming options is available at bit.ly/1At00bgOlder adult discountsOlder adults (60+ years) who register for adult programs receive a 50 per cent discount.The City of Toronto has improved its registration process by adding a fast and easy way to access receipts. Participants can review and print their own receipts now. Please visit https://efun.toronto.ca/TorontoFun/Start/Start.asp for details.Registrants are asked to update their email address by logging in to their account online at https://efun.toronto.ca/TorontoFun/Start/Start.asp or calling 416-338-4386.