Afterschool Program

Afterschool 2023-2024 is now open for children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Register Now!
Led by our HIGH FIVE™ trained staff, University Settlement’s Afterschool program offers a fun and enriching way for children in downtown Toronto to end their school day.
We have been listening to requests from local parents to extend programming to grade 8 students. This school year, we are excited to offer a pilot project and have our Afterschool program open to children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 for 2023-2024!


Daily Program Overview
- Safe Walking Escort: We offer a safe walking escort from Orde Street, Ogden and Lord Lansdowne Public Schools every school day. Note: If your child attends a school other than the three schools we currently have pick-up from, if we have 10 or more children from the new school, we would be able to set up school pick up for your children.
- Snacks: Children receive a nutritious snack when they arrive
- Engaging Activities: Children participate in activities from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm. We offer on-site group swim lessons once a week and a variety of activities such as: arts and crafts, active games, STEM, Builder’s Club, Reading Club, computers, Mixed Media, Advanced Arts, drama, storytelling, cooking & baking programs and more!
- Parent Pick-up from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Group Swim Lessons (Once a Week)
- Students JK to Grade 1: Monday or Tuesday
- Grades 2 to 3: Wednesday
- Grades 4 to 8: Thursday
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Children are picked up from school and escorted to 23 Grange Road
4:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Children receive a nutritious snack
4:15 pm to 5:30 pm
Activity time
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Parent pick-up


Flexible Registration
Parents can opt to register for after-school care for one to five days a week by term (Fall, Winter, Spring). The program runs from the first to the last day of the school year and the program time starts from school dismissal to 6:00 pm.
2023-2024 Term Dates
2023-2024 School Year: Tuesday, September 6, 2023 to Friday, June 28, 2024
The Afterschool Program does not run on TDSB PA days, March Break, or on Statutory Holidays and Observances (October 6, October 9, November 17, December 8, December 22, January 19, February 16, February 19, March 29, April 1, April 19, May 20, June 7). We offer full day camps for PA Days, March Break and Summer Camp, please check out our program information.


Program Fees, Policies, and Financial Assistance
- Fall Term 2023 (September 6 to December 22): $25 per day
- Multiperson Discount: We are offering a discount to families who have three or more children registered with our Afterschool Program. A 5% discount will be applied to the child care fees of the third and subsequent children.
Term Dates
2023-2024 School Year:
Tuesday, September 6, 2023 to Friday, June 28, 2024
The Afterschool Program does not run on TDSB PA days, March Break, or on Statutory Holidays and Observances:
- October 6, 2023
- October 9, 2023
- November 17, 2023
- December 8, 2023
- December 23, 2023 to January 5, 2024 (Winter Break)
- January 19, 2024
- February 16, 2024
- February 19, 2024
- March 29, 2024
- April 1, 2024
- April 19, 2024
- May 20, 2024
- June 7, 2024
We offer full day camps for PA Days, March Break and Summer Camp, please check out our program information.
Affordable Fees (old version hidden)
Fall Term 2023 (September 6 to December 22):
$25 per day
Starting January 1, 2023, term registration for University Settlement’s Afterschool Program is $20 per day. If your child does not require the pick-up from the three schools, the child is expected to be dropped between 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm and the fee is $18 per day. Payment plans will be available.
Spring Term Fees by Day (March 20 to June 30, 2023)
Monday
13 days in Spring Term;
no program on April 10 (Easter Monday) and May 22 (Victoria Day)
Fee: $260
Tuesday
15 days in Spring Term
Fee: $300
Wednesday
15 days in Spring Term
Fee: $300
Thursday
15 days in Spring Term
Fee: $300
Friday
13 days in Spring Term;
no program on April 7 (Good Friday) and June 2 (PA Day)
Fee: $160
Payment Policy
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required upon registration.
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).
Engaging Activities
University Settlement offers a full range of social recreational programs that provide children with opportunities to build skills, confidence, and community to support them to achieve their full potential.
Activities vary to provide a balanced week for our JK/SK group, whereas our grade 1-2 and grade 3+ groups can select programs based on interests. We offer activities such as arts and crafts, sports, Lifesaving Society Swim for Life lessons, computer skills including typing and graphic design, cooking, dance, hands-on science, and more!
Registration is Now Open
Register today to reserve your spot. If you have any questions, please contact the Children’s Program Coordinator at kidsprograms@universitysettlement.ca or call 416‑598‑3444 ext. 229.
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.


