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Summer Aquatics & Program Registration - Space Still Available!

A wide range of fun and high quality recreation programs are available for people of all ages, skill levels and interests. Register for programs in these categories: Preschool & Kindergarten, Children, Youth, Adult, Older Adult 55+, Swimming Lessons, Leadership Programs and Group Fitness.

View available programs and register!

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Summer Camps Registration - Space Still Available!

Town of Ajax summer camps will run weekly from June 30, 2025 to August 29, 2025. You're sure to find something fun for children and youth ages four to 17! Categories include: Sports, Performing Arts, Nature & Exploration, Science, Multimedia, Arts, Leadership, Out Trips & more! 

View available programs and register!

 Registration Options and Information
 Register Online
What You Need
  • Your Login (Email Address) Your Password
  • Activity Barcode(s)
  • Payment Options:
    VISA, MasterCard or AMEX
What To Do 
  • Visit ajax.ca/ActiveAjax and Sign In
  • If creating a new account, please allow 24 business hours for activation
  • Click on the Activities tab and follow the Tips for a Successful Search
  • Select your activity, Add to Cart and follow the registration prompts
  • When finished registering, proceed to the Checkout to make payment
You must agree to the waiver and make payment to complete the transaction.
Confirmation/Receipt
  • Immediate registration confirmation
  • Online registrants must print their receipt as one will not be mailed
Register In Person/ Drop-Off or Walk-In
What You Need
  • Completed Registration Form
    Registration Form(s)
    Scroll down on Active Ajax activity page to access registration form(s).
  • Payment Options:
  • VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Debit, Cash or Cheque (cheques are made payable to the Town of Ajax)
What To Do
  • Visit any community centre Customer Service Desk to register in person or to drop off your registration form
  • Forms received in advance of the registration dates will be held until registration day, and will be processed in random order
  • Staff will email or call if the course is full or the registration is incomplete
Confirmation/Receipt
  • Available during regular hours of operation
  • Immediate registration confirmation for in person registrations
  • Confirmation/receipts will be emailed/mailed for those registrations that were dropped off
Register By Mail 
 
What You Need
  • Completed Registration Form
    Registration Form(s)
    Scroll down on Active Ajax activity page to access registration form(s).
  • Payment Options:
    VISA, Mastercard, AMEX or Cheque (If mailed, cheques are made payable to the Town of Ajax)
What To Do

MAIL completed Registration Form to:

Town of Ajax
Recreation, Culture & Community Development
65 Harwood Ave. S.
Ajax, ON L1S 2H9

Attention - Registrations
Confirmation/Receipt
  • You will be notified by email or mail if you have successfully registered for your program of choice
Registration Information & Policies

Program Changes – The Town of Ajax reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes, to limit or increase registration as well as change the time, location or instructor if required. 

Registrations – Registration is best completed online to improve the chance of being accommodated in your program of choice. Walk-in registration forms are also accepted. Please note, submission of a registration form does not guarantee acceptance in the program.  

Wait List – We recommend that you join a wait list for programs that have already filled. Once you have done so you will be contacted if/when a space becomes available. If contacted, you have 48 hours to respond to secure a space in a program or 24 hours to secure a space in a swimming lesson before that space if offered to someone else. It is suggested that you wait list for a maximum of two programs.

Pricing – The course fee listed on the Active Ajax registration system does not include applicable taxes, unless otherwise noted.  The Town of Ajax reserves the right to change the pricing without notice.

Extra Fees - Some classes may require the purchase of supplies (e.g. art supplies) which will be noted in the course description. Closer to the start date of the program, registered participants will be emailed the list of supplies, or the program instructor will provide a list to participants in the first class. 

Payment Details – Full payment is required at the time of registration. Cheques for drop-off or in-person registrations may not be post-dated and are made payable to the Town of Ajax. A $51.20 administrative fee will be applied to all NSF payments, including credit cards.

Transfers - Transfers will be accommodated based on availability and are subject to a $11.50 + HST Administrative Fee (per person, per program: Max $23.00 per family per transaction). Transfers into level-based programs such as arts will be granted before the third class, for Pilates and Tai Chi, transfers can be accommodated before the second class. Aquatics transfers can occur at any time but are subject to the transfer fee.

Refunds, Withdrawals & Cancellations 

- Withdrawal requests must be made in writing 48 hours prior to the second class, or a refund will not be issued. Please note: Refunds and transfers for HIGH FIVE courses MUST be submitted in writing 5 business days prior to the first class.

- Refunds are calculated based on the date the Withdrawal/Transfer Request Form or email is received and subject to a $11.50 + HST Administrative Fee (per person, per program: Max $23.00 per family per transaction). Refunds will not be issued for classes that have passed, regardless of attendance. A refund for medical reasons will be issued with a doctor’s note or prescription receipt only and will be issued as of the date we receive the note/receipt. No administration fee will be applied in this instance.

- If Recreation and Culture cancels a registered program, you will be notified prior to the course start date. At this time, you have the option to switch to another program (transfer fee will not be charged in this case) or receive a full refund or account credit.

- Classes are subject to cancellations due to holidays, facility availability, etc. and where possible these cancellation dates are noted on the program barcode and on the program confirmation/receipt. Every attempt is made to re-schedule cancelled classes for registered programs. If a swimming class is cancelled, make up classes are not arranged but a credit is applied to the registrant’s account.

Registration Forms, Waiver Forms & Withdrawal/Transfer Request Forms - All forms required for participation in or withdrawal/transfer from a Town of Ajax Recreation Program or Camp can be found by clicking here. 

Summer Aquatics Cancellations: A request for a refund can be made after the first class on the first day only. This allows us to accommodate our waiting lists.

Summer Camps Withdrawal/Transfer Requests – Withdrawal requests must be made in writing before the camp starts or a refund will not be issued. Please email camps@ajax.ca or complete the Online Withdraw/Transfer Request Form to submit your request.

First Aid Programs, Aquatic Leadership & Private, Low-Ratio & Adapted Lessons: Refund requests must be made in writing no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the first class. A refund will not be issued once the class starts. A $11.50 Administration Fee + HST applies (per person, per program: Max $23.00 per family per transaction).

Safe Arrival and Dismissal – We ask that parents/guardians walk children into their program when dropping them off and enter the building when picking them up. Please ensure the instructor is aware of your presence when you return to pick up your child. If your child is being picked up by someone else, please inform the instructor at the beginning of the class. Programs are for registered or drop in participants only.  Spectators in the program space, are not permitted unless otherwise specified.

Participant Behaviour – We want to create an environment of trust, safety and fun! Disrespectful or aggressive behaviour is not acceptable. If inappropriate behaviour occurs, a participant’s actions may lead to their removal.

Staff Qualifications – All staff have current Standard First Aid, CPR C, Criminal Record Check, HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (staff working with children 6-12 years), and attend comprehensive corporate and program specific training sessions.

Photography/Video Policy – Photos and/or videos may be taken of your own family. Prior to taking any photo or video, permission must be granted by the facility manager. Please visit the Customer Service Desk or Pool Deck Supervisor regarding your request. Underwater photography is not permitted.

 
Financial Assistance and Affordable Access to Recreation Programs
A variety of fee assistance options that consider differing individual needs, are available to Ajax residents based
on eligibility. To explore financial assistance options, visit ajax.ca/recassist.

Drop-In Activities Available for All Age Groups

Try a program or learn a new skill without the commitment of weekly classes. Drop-in activities including basketball, pickleball, badminton, Friday Night Fun Centres & Clubs, youth spaces, group fitness, and aqua fitness available on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration required.

Drop-In Programs Schedule 

Inclusion Services

People of all abilities can participate in our programs and services. Special needs may include difficulty with physical mobility, behavioural challenges, developmental challenges, visual/hearing impairments, or medical conditions that prevent them from participating in a program/service without support. 

Please call 905-619-2529, ext. 7259 or email InclusionServices@ajax.ca to discuss options if your child/youth requires enhanced staffing or Inclusion Support Services.
Preschool & Kindergarten Programs

Learn & Play - Create & Play - Move & Play

See all Preschool & Kindergarten programs.

For more information on our preschool and kindergarten programs contact the Community Recreation Supervisor at 905-619-2529, ext. 7255.
Children's Programs

High Five LogoExplore high quality, creative & physically challenging programs for children 6-12 years of age. 

Town of Ajax programs are HIGH FIVE accredited meeting provincial standards for safety and quality. Committed to ensuring participants have a positive experience with our proven child-centered approach to development. Designed to encourage fair play, healthy competition and leadership.  Memorable, social and above all FUN! 

For more information on our children's programs contact the Community Recreation Supervisor at 905-619-2529, ext. 7727.

 Children's & Family Drop-In Sports
Take part in drop-in programs at the Audley Recreation Centre.

See all Children & Family Drop-In Sports.
Children's Registered Programs 

We have you covered with introductory skilled sports, dance, visual arts classes and more. 

See all Registered Children's Programs 
Youth Programs

Youth Friendly LogoAs a Youth Friendly Community, the Town of Ajax is committed to building a healthy, vibrant community that keeps young people a priority. Our programs and spaces are accessible, inclusive and aim to meet the needs of youth, which will make them feel more supported, connected, engaged, valued and safe. Our programs provide opportunities for youth ages 11 to 18. 

For more information on youth programs, youth spaces, events, and opportunities to get involved, contact the Community Recreation Supervisor at 905-619-2529, ext. 7508 or email youth@ajax.ca.

Ajax Superstar

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Don't miss an incredible evening filled with amazing performances by youth bands, vocalists, dance groups, and other performers, as they showcase their talents in one spectacular show. Ajax Superstar is a free event. 

Performer application details for our 2025 event coming soon!
Registered Programs

Learn a new sport, practice skills, gain a certification, or meet new friends.

See all Youth programs.
Drop-In sports

Take part in drop-in programs at the McLean Community Centre and Audley Recreation Centre.

See all Youth Drop-In programs.
Free Drop-In Youth Spaces
 Youth Spaces

Drop in, meet new friends and take part in free activities! Our Youth Spaces are a safe and supervised drop-in space for youth between the ages of 11 to 18. Our Youth Spaces offer the following: pool table, ping pong, foosball, large screen TV's, and video game consoles.

Visit our Youth Spaces at the Ajax Community Centre, McLean Community Centre and/or Audley Recreation Centre. 

Regular Hours of Operation (subject to change, please check the Youth Spaces drop-in calendar below for any changes to hours):

Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.)
Monday to Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. 
Sunday & Saturday: 1 to 4 p.m.

McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Dr.) 
Monday to Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. 
Sunday & Saturday: 1 to 4 p.m.

Audley Recreation Centre (1955 Audley Rd. N)
Monday to Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. 
Sunday & Saturday: 1 to 4 p.m.

Youth Spaces -  Drop-In Calendar
 Youth Hubs

The Town of Ajax offers a safe and welcoming space for high school students to hang out in, with structured and unstructured programming at the following youth hubs located in high schools:

Our Place (Located inside of Ajax High School) - 3 to 6 p.m.

Youth must be attending the high school listed above to attend the program. Youth Hubs are closed during March Break and Summer Break.
Youth Engagement Advisory Committee (YEAC)

YEAC Applications

Applications being accepted until September 22. Apply here!

The next term will operate from October 2024 - June 2025. For inquiries, please contact youth@ajax.ca .

Winter Care Package Program

The Youth Engagement Advisory Committee has collaborated with Durham Youth Services to collect donations in order to build winter care packages for youth in need. Thank you on behalf of YEAC and DYS for your contributions. 

Youth Week 2025

Celebrate National Youth Week in Ajax from May 1-7, 2025. 

A week of fun FREE activities and collaboration to celebrate Ajax youth and their active participation in our community. National Youth Week is an opportunity to honour youth involvement and to connect young residents to the Ajax community. 

For more information, please contact youth@ajax.ca or 905-619-2528 x 7508.
Adult 18 years+ Programs

A variety of registered and drop-in programs to enrich your life! Learn a new skill or improve existing ones, meet new people or participate with friends, stay fit all while having fun. Break from the everyday grind and participate in something you love!

For more information on our adult programs contact the Community Recreation Supervisor at 905-619-2529, ext. 7243.

Older Adult 55+

Recreational and leisure activities, social clubs, volunteer programs and civic participation opportunities.

Affordable recreational, sport, fitness and general interest programs to help keep you active, explore a passion, or try something new.

Stay up-to-date on all the latest Town of Ajax 55+ community news, events, contests & more.

Sign up for email updates

 

Older Adult Transportation Survey 2025

The Town wants to understand how older adults get around the community and what challenges they face, to help improve transportation services that meet the community's needs. Ajax residents aged 55 and older are invited to complete the transportation survey by the end of June.

Complete the survey for a chance to win!

We want to hear from you! Complete the Older Adult Transportation Survey for 1 of 10 chance to win a $25 gift card to a grocery store of your choice between Sobeys, No Frills, or Food Basics.

Hard copies of the survey are available at select facilities!

We've made it even easier to have your say! Hard copies of the survey will be available for you to complete starting June 6 at the following locations:

  • Ajax Community Centre – 75 Centennial Road, Ajax, ON L1S 4S4
  • Ajax Public Library
    • Audley Branch - 1955 Audley Road North, Ajax, ON L1Z 0L2 
    • Main Branch - 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H8 
    • McLean Branch - 95 Magill Drive, Ajax, ON L1T 4M5 
  • Ajax Town Hall – 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H9
  • McLean Community Centre – 95 Magill Drive, Ajax, ON L1T 4M5
  • Pickering Village Senior Centre – 29 Linton Avenue, Ajax, ON L1T 3A7
  • St. Andrews Community Centre – 46 Exeter Road, Ajax, ON L1S 2J9

Drop by any of these facilities, fill out the survey, and make your voice heard. Your feedback matters — don’t miss the chance to help shape the future of our community! Surveys can be submitted at any of the locations listed above!

Know a group interested in the survey? Take a bundle with you!

If you would like to pick up a bundle of surveys for completion by a group or organization, please contact Ashley Adams, Communications Coordinator at ashley.adams@ajax.ca 
Older Adult 55+ Contests
55+ Amateur Poetry Contest 2025
 First Place - My Moon, My Son by Vidya Diwanji

My little moon, once in my sight,

Now shines afar, yet feels so bright.

 

I held you close, so soft, so small,

Now distance stands, a silent wall.

But every time the moonlight beams,

I see you there within my dreams.

 

When the silver glow takes flight,

It wraps me in your warmth at night.

Though miles apart, you’re never gone,

You live in me, you are my dawn.

 

Like moonlight dancing on the sea,

Your love still reaches out to me.

Your laughter echoes in the air,

A whispered touch, so soft, so rare.

 

No shadowed past, no fleeting trace,

Can steal the warmth of your embrace.

For in my soul, in every part,

You shine within my beating heart.

 

If only once, I’d hold you tight,

Feel your heartbeat next to mine.

To press you close, to make you stay,

And never let you drift away.

 

That’s all… but not the end,

For love like ours will never bend.
Second Place - Starry, Starry Nights by Carl G. Mabee 

The Northern lights were dancing in the far reaches of the sky As I lay back upon the grass and wondered how and why.

All the colours of the rainbow and a few I hadn't seen Were flashing like a neon sign, what could all this mean?

 

Meanwhile, the other parts of heaven showed a starry, starry night. The whole sky was one of brightness much to every ones' delight.

Although it wasn't daylight and the sun could not be found The trees were throwing shadows upon the open ground.

 

Wow, I could hear a rooster crowing; it was just a bit confused As it was a long time 'tit morning and it left me quite amused. One could actually take a walk without a lantern or a light

As one could see the pathway as the stars were shining bright.

 

Suddenly, perhaps a meteor flashed across the sky

Or was it a piece of space junk that caught the corner of my eye?

One starts to wonder, what's heading down our way And hope if anything, it comes some other day.

 

As I lay here looking at the heavens, a way up in the sky I recognise Orion and it, too, is very high.

The Big Dipper seems to hang there for everyone to see,

So, are there other people staring skyward, or is it just you and me?

 

I can see the Milky Way, it's in our Galaxy

And when I try to comprehend the size, I get a little panicky.

Like how far is up? It's a question I often ask

I don't know, so I'll leave this question open; it's now someone else's task.

 

So, for now, I'll just enjoy the aurora borealis, it's really quite the show As it lights up that part of heaven and makes it all aglow.

And all the twinkling stars and the other many sights Make my life worth living on these starry, starry nights.
Third Place - Everybody is a Hero by John Raynard

Ask anybody and they will not deny Everybody is a hero in somebody else's eye

Children will look up to their parents and this will justify That humans require symbols with which to identify

 

Our fathers and our mothers fill an early role

We often place them on pedestals like idols with a soul They assist us in our endeavours and teach us self-control To navigate life's waters and avoid any rocky shoal

 

Everybody is somebody's hero, even when you are grown They will help you from long distance and even by telephone They'll alleviate your aches and pains and keep you in the zone And also give you confidence so that you can act alone

 

Everybody is a hero in somebody else's fame

Renowned men and women often use someone else's acclaim There's always someone in the backroom who sets alight your flame To enable you to score the goal that wins the final game 

 
55+ Amateur Short Story Contest 2024

Contest is now closed. Stay tuned for the 2025 details.

 Check out our 2024 Winners!
55+ Ajax Amateur Photo Contest 2025

The Town of Ajax’s Older Adult Task Force, in partnership with the Ajax Public Library Older Adults Advisory Committee, is excited to announce the annual 55+ Amateur Photography Contest. Applications are available by clicking the button below or by picking up a copy at the Ajax Public Library - Main Branch location.

 

Full Contest Details and Application Here

Aging Well Month

Celebrate Aging Well Month with us in June! There will be free activities for those ages 55 and up. Registration will open on Wednesday May 21 at 9:00 a.m. For calendar details please visit www.ajax.ca/AgingWellMonth2025 
Upcoming Older Adult 55+ Events

2025 Events

  • Aging Well Month (June)
  • Seniors BBQ (June)
  • 55+ Wellness and Information Fair (September)
  • 55+ Fall Dance and Dinner (October)
 55+ Events - Community Vendor and Exhibitor Form

We are now accepting vendor and exhibitor applications for 2025 55+ Events, if you are an exhibitor, community group or not-for-profit we want to hear from you! Events include: Seniors BBQ and the 55+ Wellness and Information Fair. 

Please see application for more details: Application
55+ Community Recreation Guide

Spring/Summer 2025 - 55+ Community Recreation Guide

*Stay up-to-date on programs, events, news and information for older adults and seniors living in Ajax by receiving this guide to your email. To join the subscription list please use this link: 55+ Recreation Guide Subscription List 
Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW)

Free virtual programs older adults and seniors can participate in from the comfort of home. SCWW operates Monday through Wednesday. 

To participate in the program via Zoom or call-in, contact:

Weekly Schedule Playlist 
FREE 55+ Let’s Do Lunch program 

Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. Pickering Village Senior Centre (29 Linton Avenue)

Take a nostalgic trip with the movies you’ve loved (and some you didn’t) and enjoy playing Tim’s “remember who and remember what” silver screen  trivia games. This dynamic, instructive, and thoroughly enjoyable interactive session is available in PowerPoint format. Lunch will be provided.

 

*Please note registration for this activity is now full, if you would like to be added to a waiting list please email 55plus@ajax.ca *
Ajax Seniors Club
St. Andrews Community CentrePickering Village Centre
46 Exeter Road, Ajax
905-686-1573

29 Linton Avenue, Ajax
905-683-8460

Membership is $20 per year with access to programs at both locations. Busing options available on Wednesdays at St. Andrews, please call the centre for more details. Check out the May 2025 Newsletter For more details on programming and events please visit the Ajax Seniors Club website. 
PROBUS Clubs

Two PROBUS Clubs operate in Ajax. PROBUS is a social club for retired and semi-retired individuals.

Membership includes monthly club meetings, guest speakers, and access to a broad range of activities, interest groups, and social events. Annual membership fee for each club.

Find out more about the PROBUS Clubs.
Ajax Public Library

Ajax has three library branches to serve you.

Find out more about the Ajax Public Libraries!
Indoor Walking 

Ajax Walks

Free indoor walking program available at all three Town of Ajax community centres. Program runs from November 2024 to March 2025.

Ajax Walks Maps and Schedules  

*Further inquiries, please contact 55plus@ajax.ca or 905-619-2529 ext. 7243
Outdoor Tennis & Pickleball Courts

Outdoor public tennis courts and pickleball courts are open seasonally.

Find Out More
Volunteer Opportunities

Town of Ajax

Provides a variety of opportunities to get involved and volunteer within the community including: festivals & events, committees & boards, community engagement initiatives, and recreation programs.

View General Volunteer Opportunities Committees and Boards

Ajax Public Library

Provides a variety of volunteer opportunities including: library committees, visiting library service, and library programs.

View Library Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Durham

One-stop resource for community volunteer opportunities in Durham Region. Connect with not-for-profit organizations and charities actively looking for volunteers.

Service Clubs

Members perform volunteer work in their community either by hands-on delivery of programs or services, or by fundraising for other local charitable organizations. There are several active service clubs in Ajax.

Find Out More
Social Clubs & Interest Groups

There are a variety of local clubs and interest groups operating in Ajax. Most organizations charge a low cost, annual membership fee to join.

Find Out More
Group Fitness / Aqua Fitness

Let our fitness experts motivate you!

Group fitness classes are a great way to reach your fitness goals. Our certified instructors will show you how to build endurance, strength, and flexibility. We offer classes for all abilities and levels that everyone can enjoy. Choose to participate by having unlimited access to all of our Drop-In classes with a Membership or by attending a class when you can with our Pay-As-You-Go options.

See all Group Fitness programs.