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Register for Programs
If you want to get active, the City of Orillia is the place to be. The City's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department offers seasonal activity guides full of a wide range of activities and recreational pursuits. In addition, the City offers many sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, and organizations, as well as unique services such as disc golf and rock climbing.
View and register for programs by creating a new account (if you haven't signed up with us since Fall 2015). Click the S.U.N. logo to the left to create your new account and start registering!
To learn more about the programs we offer, visit our Recreation FUN Guide page. Looking for something to do on your P.A. Day or Holiday? Check the full schedule of Holiday and P.A. Activities.
View the Latest Recreation Guides
Fall session two programs have begun. Registration for winter programs/camps is currently open.
Program Changes
Occasionally, programs need to be changed after the guide is printed and released. Please check the Changes & Cancellations page to see if a course you are interested or registered in has needed to be altered. If there are already participants registered in a course that needed to be changed, they will be informed.
Discounts
Please note that these discounts don't apply to some programs. This will be noted on the S.U.N. Registration website and in the recreation guide. Please note that some discounts can be applied when registering online under "Enter Coupon Code". Discounts cannot be applied after the registration has been completed.
| Code | Discount | Applicable Programs | Availability |
| No code required. This discount is based on the birth date we have in the system | 25% off | All adult programs | Always |
| frozenfun | 5% off | Most winter programs | Expires Dec. 7 at 4:00 p.m. |
| marchmadness | 5% off | March Break camps | Expires Feb. 15 at 4:00 p.m. |
Heartwise Programs
In partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, The City of Orillia is pleased to promote our programs as Heart Wise Exercise. Discover exercise that has your heart in mind. Ask us about our Heart Wise programs and classes or watch for the symbols in the recreation guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
| How do wait lists work? |
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If you put yourself on a wait list, Parks, Recreation and Culture staff will notify you of an opening if it becomes available. This can be due to someone withdrawing or, occasionally, if we are able to open up more space. |
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Why do courses get cancelled? |
| We endeavour to run all program as advertised, however occasionally programs need to be cancelled if the minimum enrolment is not met to break even. Programs are dependent on instructor availability and program demand. We will decide if a program can run or not approximately one week before the start date. This allows any registrants enough time to find another program. Please note that all programs have different minimums based on instructor, location, etc. |
| How can I suggest a new recreation program idea or become an instructor? |
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If you are interested in teaching a new program, you will need to complete a Recreation Program Proposal (available online or at the Parks, Recreation and Culture office). You must meet a series of criteria to do so. For details, please contact Megan Kamphuis, Recreation Program Supervisor, at mkamphuis@orillia.ca or 705-325-4786. |
| Are age overrides available if my child is too old or young for a program? |
| Instructors are aware of the development needs of children and tailor specific classes to meet these needs. Allowing children that do not meet the requirements into programs could potentially cause distractions and lower the quality of the program for all participants. Exceptions could be made depending on the level of maturity and the parents’ discretion coupled with the nature of the program. Please note that supervisory ratios are also different, depending on the program. To ask about an age override, please contact Megan Kamphuis, Recreation Program Supervisor, at mkamphuis@orillia.ca or 705-325-4786. |
| Where can I reprint my receipts? |
| You can visit the S.U.N. System and under My Account, click My Registrations. All receipts can be found under the Links column. Please note that the Children's Fitness Tax Credit and the Children's Arts Credit are no longer offered. |
| Are any discounts available? |
| Occasionally we offer promotional early bird discounts for certain programs. Watch for advertising in the rec guide, on social media and in the section above. These discounts can be applied when registering online under "Enter Coupon Code". Discounts cannot be applied after the registration has been completed. We also offer a senior discount for anyone 60 years of age or older. This discount is automatically applied to your registration based on the birth date we have on file. |
