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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.
Register for Programs
Learn about how to register for Parks, Recreation and Culture activities on our Program Registration page. To register online, please use the steps below:
Returning Customers
Visit the SUN System and sign in at the top right-hand corner with your email and password. If it's been awhile, you can always select "Forgot your password?" or "Forgot your log in".
If you have only ever registered with us in person, please do not create a duplicate account. Reach out to us via 705-329-7250 or registrationhelp@orillia.ca and we can add an email and/or password to your account and ensure you are set up for online registration.
New Customers
Visit the SUN System and use the "Create an Account" feature in the top right-hand corner. Please note that in order to create an account for a child you must create an account for their guardian over the age of 18Y first. Please note that these accounts are approved manually by City staff during regular business hours.
View the Latest Recreation Guides
Registration for spring and summer camps/aquatics activities is currently open. Registration for other summer programs open April 26, 2019.
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.
| Discount | Code | Applicable Programs | Availability |
| 25% off for persons 60 years of age and older | No code required. This discount is based on the birth date we have in the system. | All adult programs | Always |
| 5% off | No code required. Prices will automatically go up on May 3 at 4:30 p.m. | Summer Camps | Available when registrtion opens starting March 8 and expires May 3 at 4:30 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
| Can I Register Over the Phone? |
| Registration is only available in person at the Orillia City Centre or online. The participant (or the participant's guardian if under 18) needs to sign or check off online that they agree to the waiver and payment does need to be made at the time of registration. |
| When is the Next Recreation Guide Released? |
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The guides are released around the same time each year in the Orillia Today newspaper. Winter Made Fun: End of November Spring Made Fun: Mid-February Summer Splash: Beginning of March (not distributed by the Orillia Today) Summer Made Fun: End of April Fall Made Fun: Mid-August |
| 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. |
