Children's Programs
The Municipality of Port Hope is excited to offer children's programs, with each session bringing something new and exciting. There is a program for everyone, whether you like sports, dance, or science! Each program is facilitated by a trained Program Staff and focuses on fun, team building and fostering friendships. Please note that registration is required for all children's programs.
Winter 1 Registration Details
Winter 1 Aquatics: Registration opens October 28, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
Winter 1 Programs/Fitness: Registration opens October 29, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Learn more about session dates, how to register and more on our registration page.
Looking for something to keep your kids active or creatively engaged? We’ve got a variety of programs tailored for specific age groups.
Looking for something to keep your kids active? Join us for some drop-in activities that require no pre-registration or commitment.
Registered Children's Program Schedule |
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Registered Children's Fall Programming runs from September 16, 2024 to November 10, 2024, for 8 weeks. There will be no programs running on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to Thanksgiving Day
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Even more fun for kids:
We've got camp, birthday party packages and seasonal events for your family.
We’re all about Camp!
Looking for something fun and engaging for your child? Day camp is available during school holidays and throughout the summer for children ages 4 to 12 years old.
P.A. Day Craze
Keep the kids entertained on P.A. Days! Enjoy swimming, skating, and crafting for just $5. Supervision is required for children aged 10 and under.
Celebrate with us
Looking for a cool, fun, affordable birthday party option? Our staff will lead your party, leave the stress and mess to us!
Event Calendar
Enjoy a variety of experiences and activities throughout the seasons. The Easter Bunny and Santa are just a few stars of the year.
Programming Guidelines
We are members of some important initiatives that play a part in our programming.
HIGH FIVE® programming
The Municipality of Port Hope is a HIGH FIVE® accredited community. Our camp, program, and aquatic staff are certified in the Principles of Healthy Child Development. This allows our staff to make sure your child has the best experience possible.
What is HIGH FIVE® |
HIGH FIVE® is Canada's quality standard for children's programs and is an innovative approach to help us enhance program quality and provide positive experiences for children. HIGH FIVE® supports us with Training and Development, Program Assessments, Policies and Procedures and Awareness. HIGH FIVE® is a standard committed to assisting children along the path of healthy child development by:
The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to be an Accredited HIGH FIVE® organization, maintaining the highest standard in Canada. For more information, visit High Five Programming. |
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
It is proven that being active helps young kids develop self-confidence, improve learning and attention, improvement movement skills and feel happier. Discover the recommend physical activity guidelines for children below.
Children 0 to 4 years |
It is recommend by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology that infants (less than 1 year) should be physically active several times daily, particularly through interactive floor-based play. Examples of floor-based play include tummy time, reaching for toys, and crawling around the home. Toddlers (aged 1 to 2 years) and preschoolers (aged 3 to 4 years) should accumulate 180 minutes of physical activity at any intensity spread throughout the day. These activities include:
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Children 5 to 12 years |
It is recommend by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology that children should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. This should include vigorous-intensity activities at least 3 days per week. Moderate-intensity activities include bike riding and playground activities. Vigorous-intensity activities include running and swimming. It is also beneficial to include activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days per week. |