Fall programs online today!
Take fun to new heights by sharpening your skating, swimming or fitness skills. Try a group sport and learn leadership and fair play skills on and off the rink, court or field. Nurture your love of the arts through painting, dancing, music or cooking. Improve your social well-being and mental health through yoga, Pilates, martial arts and other mindfulness practices.
The City has programs for all ages and skill levels, in English and French, in-person and virtual.
Go to register.ottawa.ca and browse fall programs today! Whether you are looking for English or French programs, there’s the usual array of classes both in-person and virtual.
Don’t forget to log in and click the heart next to the class you are interested in to save time on registration night.
Aquatics registration starts on Monday, August 14 at 9 pm.
All other programs are available on Wednesday, August 16 at 9 pm.
Discover the arts
This fall you can taste or dance your way around the world at Shenkman Arts Centre with a variety of cooking and dance classes. Over at our second professional arts centre, the Nepean Visual Arts Centre, enjoy pottery, painting and much more for all ages. Browse programs online now at register.ottawa.ca.
Bring the arts to life this fall with art courses at our two professional arts centres! At the Shenkman Arts Centre, register to taste or dance your way through the world. Experience the flavours of Thailand, Europe and Latin America with a cooking class, or choose from a variety of dance classes for all ages, including belly dancing, Argentine tango, ballet and ballroom.
At the Nepean Visual Arts Centre, children and adults alike can discover a variety of techniques, from learning how to paint and draw with watercolors and acrylics, to working with clay in a pottery class.
Attend virtually
Want to stay active but can’t attend in person? All you need is reliable internet and a computer or tablet with video and microphone capabilities. Choose from a wide range of virtual fitness, art, martial arts, cooking, junior science and technology programs for children and many more activities. Starting this fall, try our new hybrid classes offered at the Routhier Community Centre. Join online or in-person and find that balance you’re looking for.
PA days and before and after school care
When school's out, keep kids between the ages of 4 to 12 busy with crafts, games and the opportunity to make new friends. Register for the upcoming school year PA days on August 16. Registration for before and after school care is already open.
New for September, parents can book single days for after school programs. And for children who need a little extra help, the City’s Inclusive Recreation team provides integration support. Visit Inclusive Recreation to learn more about Shared Care 1:1 support.
Kanata Recreation Complex name change
Looking for activities at the Kanata Recreation Complex? This is your reminder that the name will be changed. Search for “Tony Graham Recreation Complex – Kanata” to find all the programs offered there this fall.
Registration tips
To create an account, visit register.ottawa.ca, submit your email address and create a password. Next, add your family members and be sure to save your credit card information when creating your new account. Adding these details in advance makes checkout much easier.
Once your account is set up, bookmark your preferred activities in a wish list for quick retrieval on registration night. Explore activities on register.ottawa.ca using sort filters, like time and day, age group, and language. You can also use the map function to look at options beyond your local recreation centre. Be sure to bookmark a few activities just in case your first choice is full.
For more information visit: Browse and register for courses and camps | City of Ottawa.
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