Child and Family Programs

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Looking for the perfect activity for your littles? Peterborough Recreation offers drop-in and registered programs for children and families. 

Junior Parks Play Program

Peterborough Recreation offers Junior Parks Play, a free drop-in program for ages 3 and up (adult supervision required), throughout the summer at various municipal parks. Experienced recreation camp and park staff members lead children in games, crafts and theme days in the parks on weekdays during the summer. Adult caregivers must stay in the park with their children during the programs. Program runs throughout July and August.

Junior Parks Play Program Schedule 2023

For children 3 and up, adult supervision is required throughout the duration of the program. No program in severe or inclement weather conditions.

Junior Parks 2023 Schedule
Week ofRogers CoveTurner ParkJohn TaylorChelsea GardensQuaker Square
July 3 to 7

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 10 to 14

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

--- Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
July 17 to 21

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
July 24 to 28

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

--- --- Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
July 31 to Aug 4

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

--- Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Aug 8 to 11

Tuesday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Tuesday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Aug 14 to 18

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

--- --- Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Aug 21 to 25

Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Monday to Friday

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

--- Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

 

Junior Parks Play Programs Location Map

Peterborough Recreation has mapped out all of the Junior Parks Play program locations. 

Rogers Cove, 131 Maria Street
Turner Park, corner of Chamberlain and High Streets
John Taylor Memorial Park, McKellar Street and St. Catherine Street
Chelsea Garden Park, Southlawn Drive and Severn Road
Quaker Food City Square, corner of Charlotte Street and Aylmer 

 

HIGH FIVE Organization

high five logoThe City of Peterborough is proud to be a registered HIGH FIVE organization. HIGH FIVE is Canada's quality standard for children's programs. The City of Peterborough's child and youth programs follow the five principles of healthy child development to ensure quality programs:

1. A caring adult
2. The opportunity to make friends
3. The opportunity to play
4. The opportunity to master skills
5. The opportunity to participate