Afterschool Activities

University Settlement’s Afterschool program offers a fun and enriching way for children (JK/SK to Grade 8) to end their school day.

Spring 2024 Afterschool Activities

Our Children’s Programs are now offering Afterschool Activity options Mondays and Fridays. The program runs from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm for students 4 to 6 years old and 7 to 10 years old.

If the kids blitz through the activity, we finish everyday with multi-sport in our gym. Join us for a fun activates!

Registration will open soon – stay tuned!

Monday Arts & Crafts

Bring home a new creation every Monday. In our Arts and Crafts afterschool activities we have all the supplies needed so that your little one can use their hands and minds to make something wonderful. Our HIGH-FIVE certified leaders seek to foster creativity in art and critical thinking in building.

Spring 2024 Session:
Mondays (4:15 pm to 5:30 pm)

Registration will open soon – stay tuned!

Friday Homework Club (Ages 7 to 12)

We know that after a long week of school homework piles up. Our HIGH-FIVE certified leaders are ready to help you build mastery in all subjects. Homework club is perfect for getting your work out of the way, so that your weekends can be reserved for play. All done? Perfect! We know that physical movement is just as important as homework, so we finish every day off by stretching our legs and having fun doing multisport in our gym.

Spring 2024 Session:
Fridays (4:15 pm to 5:30 pm)

Registration will open soon – stay tuned!

Friday Paint Club (Ages 4 to 6)

Kids love to paint but dealing with the clean up at home is a lot. At University Settlement we have child-friendly paints, easy-to-handle brushes, and endless encouragement. Our HIGH-FIVE certified leaders are there to let your children express themselves and further the kids’ artistic abilities one painting at a time.

We recommend wearing disposable clothes with backup in case of accident.

Spring 2024 Session:
Fridays (4:15 pm to 5:00 pm)

Registration will open soon – stay tuned!

Additional Information

2023-2024 Calendar

Fall Term 2023

September 5

Fall Term begins

October 7 to 9

Thanksgiving Weekend CLOSED

December 21

Last Day of the Fall Term

Winter Term 2024

January 8

Winter Term begins

February 18 & 19

Family Day CLOSED

March 28

Last Day of the Winter Term

Spring Term 2024

April 8

Spring Term begins

May 20

Victoria Day CLOSED

June 28

Last Day of the Spring Term

Late Pick-up Fee

Please note, there is a late pick-up fee 15 minutes after the activity ends. For activities that end at 5:00 pm, the late pick-up fee begins at 5:15 pm. For activities that end at 5:30 pm, the late pick-up fee begins at 5:45 pm.

Late Pick-up Policy: $1 per minute for the first 30 minutes, $2 per minute after 30 minutes. The fine will be added to your account.

Annual Agency Membership

Annual Agency Membership is required for all families participating in programs/activities at University Settlement (this includes one adult and up to 5 children; if your spouse is interested in registering in programs for themselves, they will need to sign up for their own membership).

Program Modifications

We may modify, add, or delete activities from the program based on camper interests, facility space and weather alerts, etc.

Dismissal Policy

University Settlement Community Centre Children’s Programs has a Code of Conduct and expectations that all participants, families, volunteers and staff are expected to follow. We reserve the right to dismiss a child who, in their opinion, is a hazard to the safety or rights of others, or who appears to have rejected the reasonable expectations of the program as set by the Code of Conduct. Refunds or credits are not available if a child is dismissed from the program.

Toilet Training Policy

We require all children attending to be toilet trained. This means that children should be able to use the toilet independently, including pulling down and up their pants, wiping themselves, and washing their hands. We have this requirement to ensure the comfort, safety, and hygiene of all campers and to provide an optimal camp experience for everyone. Toilet training helps promote independence and allows children to participate fully in all camp activities without interruptions. If your child is currently in the process of toilet training or has special circumstances, please let us know in advance of enrollment so that we can discuss possible accommodations or alternative arrangements. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

Payment Policy

A full payment is required upon registration.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance may be available for children aged 18 years and younger, whose families qualify for support. Eligibility is based on the total household income, and the number of people in the family. A copy of your latest Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is required to process your eligibility. Subsidies are available on a first come, first-serve basis. There is a limit to our subsidy funding, therefore, the subsidy is not guaranteed.

Contact the Children’s Program Coordinator at kidsprograms@universitysettlement.ca to determine eligibility before enrolling in the program. Please ensure payment is made within 5 days of when the subsidy is applied to your account.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be made if requested by email according to the schedule listed below. Please note, 30% of the fee is a nonrefundable deposit. Refunds are based on the remaining balance. An in-house credit can also be obtained instead of a refund. This credit can be put towards other camps, programs, or membership fees if the guidelines below are met. We reserve the right to grant exceptions to the stated policy in cases of illness. Requests for cancellations or refunds must be made in writing and submitted to kidsprograms@universitysettlement.ca.

Refund Schedule

  • Refunds requested 7 to 14 days before start of the camp: 70% refund of remaining balance
  • Refunds requested less than 7 days before start of the camp: 50% credit to your account
  • Refunds requested after the start of camp: No refunds offered

Transfer Policy

We will accommodate requests to transfer your child from your original registered program to another program provided:

  • Your request is made at least seven (7) days before the first day of the requested program’s start date
  • Space is available in the requested program.
  • $10 Transfer fee will be applied to your account

Gender Neutral Washroom

A designated gender neutral washroom is available on the main floor.

Elevator Access

An elevator provides access to all floors in the building.

University Settlement Registration Portal

The portal allows parents and students to view activity schedules, register for other University Settlement programming and view all billing information!

High Five

Proudly HIGH FIVE™ Accredited

HIGH FIVE™ is Canada’s only comprehensive quality standard for children’s programs. Based on a holistic approach to healthy child development, it’s quality framework addresses Staff Training and Development, Program Assessments, Policies/Procedures, and Awareness.