activeOshawa Guide
COVID-19 Update:
To learn how COVID-19 is impacting programs and services offered by Recreation and Culture Services, please visit COVID-19 Updates or our frequently asked questions. For information about the reopening of Recreation and Culture Services’ programs, services and facilities, and the corresponding COVID-19 health and safety protocols, please visit Reopening Recreation.
Please note, programs and services listed on this webpage may not be available at this time.
To learn how COVID-19 is impacting programs and services offered by Recreation and Culture Services, please visit COVID-19 Updates or our frequently asked questions. For information about the reopening of Recreation and Culture Services’ programs, services and facilities, and the corresponding COVID-19 health and safety protocols, please visit Reopening Recreation.
Please note, programs and services listed on this webpage may not be available at this time.
In-person activeOshawa fall programs
Piles of leaves, piles of smiles. Fall into recreation with activeOshawa this season! This fall sees the return of many of our most popular in-person recreation and culture programs. Programs have been designed to provide community members with a way to keep active, stay connected and be engaged while following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.
Fall Programs will be offered at various City recreation facilities beginning the week of October 12. Learn more by viewing the activeOshawa 2021 Fall Recreation Program Guide. The guide will be available here beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021.
To register, please visit the activeOshawa Online Registration website at Register.Oshawa.ca. Registration opens on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
COVID-19 Health and Safety information
The City of Oshawa’s top priority remains the safety and health of our community members and staff as we work together to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Recreation and Culture Services is using a phased approach for the reopening of programs and services, while ensuring compliance with provincial orders and health guidelines. To learn more about our reopening visit Oshawa.ca/ReopeningRecreation.
Registration information
How to register
- Online registration - quick, confirmation is immediate!
- Additional options for registration, including phone-in registration at select recreation facilities, is available. See additional registration information for details.
Registration documents
Program Registration
| Program changes |
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The City of Oshawa reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes, limit or increase registration, as well as change the time, location or instructor, if required. |
| Cheques and fees |
| Registrations will not be accepted on accounts which have an outstanding balance. Post-dated cheques are not accepted. An administrative fee of $40 will be charged for all payments returned by the bank. Cheques will not be accepted as the replacement form of payment. |
| Pricing |
| The fees listed include program fees and applicable taxes. All program fees are subject to change. Where discrepancies in fees appear, the registration system will be taken as the correct fee. |
| Program cancellations |
| Programs may be cancelled due to low registration, or circumstances beyond our control. If this situation occurs, you may transfer free of charge to another program (subject to availability) or receive a full credit or refund.
Please visit Online Registration for the most up-to-date program information. |
| Refund procedure |
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Full refunds (or credits on account) Participants will receive a full refund if:
Partial refunds (or credits on account) Participants will receive a partial refund if:
All partial refunds will be pro-rated on the percentage of the program remaining at the time the refund request is received or the program is cancelled, and subject to an $11 administration fee. Administration fees are waived if the participant accepts a credit on their account for the amount of the eligible refund. Refunds are not issued for refund requests received after the second class of a program, unless for medical reasons. In the case of medical reason, a verified doctor’s note is require to be submitted at the time of the request. |
| Age specifications |
| Participants must be the correct age at the start of the program. |
| Missed classes |
| In the event a program registrant is unable to attend a class, make-up classes will not be offered. |
| Waitlists |
| If your preferred program is full, we recommend being placed on the waitlist. If a space becomes available registrants will be contacted in order of being placed on the waitlist and offered the available space. There is no charge for being added to the waitlist. If you are already registered in a program and wish to transfer to the now available waitlisted program you may do so for no additional charge. |
| Financial assistance |
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Oshawa residents may be eligible to receive financial assistance based on annual income to assist with the cost of participation in our programs. The Access to Recreation - Recreation Subsidy Programs have a variety of financial assistance programs for Oshawa residents wishing to access online programs. Verify your eligibility by contacting a Supervisor at a recreation facility. For more information about the Access to Recreation Program, visit Oshawa.ca/Subsidy. |
| Participant responsibilities |
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All participants are expected to do their part by showing respect for all people and property while attending a City of Oshawa online program. Please report any incidents and concerns to staff. Coarse language, bullying, non-compliance, aggressive or inappropriate behaviour is not permitted. These behaviours will be documented, reported and could result in the removal of a participant from program. |
| About our staff |
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All staff are carefully selected based on their program/ professional experience, leadership skills, enthusiasm and sound judgment. Qualifications include:
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Leadership, Safety and First Aid Programs
The City of Oshawa offers courses for individuals interested in becoming a lifeguard and/or swimming instructor or for those interested in developing water safety knowledge and awareness in various aquatic environments. As per Lifesaving Society Guidelines, 100% attendance and participation is required for all Leadership Safety and First Aid Programs.
For detailed program information visit Lifeguarding and Swimming Instructing.
Webex information sessions
All leadership classes will have a virtual Webex information session scheduled prior to the class start
date. This virtual meeting will provide an opportunity to learn the COVID-19 protocols that will be in
place, check qualifications of candidates, meet the instructor, learn course expectations and have a
virtual facility tour. Participants must have internet access and a device that is able to connect to the
meeting. Webex invites will be sent to the account holders email address.
Note: There are no classes scheduled on August 2, 2021, Civic Holiday.
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This course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of Standard First Aid and CPR-C. Age: 13+
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Successful candidates will receive both Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification. Recertification can only be done through the original certifying agency. A recertification course can only be taken once. Award holders must then repeat the full Standard First Aid course. Age: 13+ |
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| Bronze Medallion/Cross & Standard First Aid | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A course designed for the candidate who wishes to complete Bronze Medallion (BM), Bronze Cross (BX) and Standard First Aid (SFA) simultaneously. The program fee includes the Canadian Lifesaving Manual, First Aid Manual, Bronze Medallion and Cross Workbooks and awards fees. Age: 13+
*This course runs on Monday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
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| To retain certification, Water Safety Instructors (WSIs) attending a recertification will be required to complete the recertification modules: Introduction, Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Update, WSI – Skills Evaluation, a Professional Development and Next Steps course. WSI candidates will be evaluated on water safety skills and strokes to meet Red Cross Swim Kids performance criteria. They will also be evaluated on Instructor Emergency Response (IER) skills. As of October 2, 2017 the initial certification period of new WSIs is now two years, with a requirement to complete three specified WSI-Online Professional Development Courses to be eligible to complete the WSI Recertification process. To complete the WSI Recertification process, newly certified WSIs complete the prerequisite online courses and attend the WSI Recertification Course, after which instructors must attend clinics every two years in order to maintain a current certification. Age: 15+
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| National Lifeguard (Pool) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As Canada's professional lifeguard standard, National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard's role. The course emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50 metre sprint challenge, 50 metre rescue drill, and 400 metre endurance challenge. Age: 15+
*This course runs on Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. |
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| National Lifeguard (Recert) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| The National Lifeguard award remains current for a period of two years. This is a mandatory program to recertify the award. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50 metre sprint challenge, 50 metre rescue drill, and 400 metre endurance challenge. Age: 15+
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| Upon successful completion of this program, candidates will be able to instruct the following awards in the Lifesaving program: Canadian Swim Patrol program, Bronze Medal Awards, Waiting Pool Attendant and Emergency First Aid. Age: 15+
*This course runs on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |