Drop-in schedule
29 weekly sessions across 1 activity. Recurring weekly — holidays and rentals can change these, so call ahead before travelling.
1 of these is a City “Reserve a Spot” session — book ahead to guarantee a place rather than turning up. Tagged below.
Showing all 29 sessions.
| Day | Time | Activity | Age | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8am11:30am | Lane Swim: Older AdultSwim | 60+ | Free |
| Mon | 12:30pm1:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Tue | 8am9am | Aquatic Fitness: ArthritisSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Tue | 9:15am10:15am | Aquatic Fitness: ArthritisSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Tue | 10:30am11:30am | Lane Swim: Older AdultSwim | 60+ | Free |
| Tue | 12:30pm1:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Tue | 7pm8pm | Aquatic Fitness: Shallowreserve aheadSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Tue | 8pm8:55pm | Leisure SwimSwim | 0+ | Free |
| Tue | 9pm9:55pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Wed | 6:45am7:45am | Aquatic Fitness: WalkingSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Wed | 8am9am | Aquatic Fitness: ShallowSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Wed | 9:15am10:15am | Aquatic Fitness: ShallowSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Wed | 10:30am11:30am | Lane Swim: Older AdultSwim | 60+ | Free |
| Wed | 12:30pm1:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Thu | 8am9am | Aquatic Fitness: ArthritisSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Thu | 9:15am10:15am | Aquatic Fitness: ArthritisSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Thu | 10:30am11:30am | Lane Swim: Older AdultSwim | 60+ | Free |
| Thu | 12:30pm1:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Thu | 7pm8pm | Aquatic Fitness: Boot CampSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Thu | 8:15pm9:15pm | Aquatic Fitness: Mind BodySwim | 13+ | Free |
| Thu | 9:30pm10:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Fri | 8am11:30am | Lane Swim: Older AdultSwim | 60+ | Free |
| Fri | 12:30pm1:55pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Sat | 11:30am12:55pm | Leisure SwimSwim | 0+ | Free |
| Sat | 1pm2pm | Aquatic Fitness: Boot CampSwim | 13+ | Free |
| Sat | 2:15pm3:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
| Sun | 11:30am12:55pm | Leisure SwimSwim | 0+ | Free |
| Sun | 1:15pm2:15pm | Lane Swim: Older AdultSwim | 60+ | Free |
| Sun | 2:15pm3:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | 7+ | Free |
15 more sessions start laterfirst on 26 September
Week of 21 September4
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 26 Sep | 12:45pm–2:15pm | Leisure SwimSwim | Free |
| Sat | 26 Sep | 2:30pm–3:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | Free |
| Sun | 27 Sep | 12:45pm–2:15pm | Leisure SwimSwim | Free |
| Sun | 27 Sep | 2:30pm–3:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | Free |
Week of 28 September11
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 28 Sep | 6pm–8:45pm | BasketballBasketball | Free |
| Mon | 28 Sep | 7:30pm–8:30pm | Zumba®Fitness | Free |
| Tue | 29 Sep | 6pm–7pm | HIIT: Boot CampFitness | Free |
| Tue | 29 Sep | 7pm–8pm | Cardio: High/LowFitness | Free |
| Wed | 30 Sep | 7:45pm–8:45pm | PickleballPickleball | Free |
| Wed | 30 Sep | 8:45pm–9:45pm | PickleballPickleball | Free |
| Fri | 2 Oct | 8am–9:30am | Lane Swim: Older AdultSwim | Free |
| Fri | 2 Oct | 12:30pm–1:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | Free |
| Fri | 2 Oct | 5pm–7:45pm | BasketballBasketball | Free |
| Fri | 2 Oct | 7:30pm–8:55pm | Leisure SwimSwim | Free |
| Fri | 2 Oct | 8:15pm–9:15pm | BasketballBasketball | Free |
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What it costs
The Elms Community School and Pool is one of the City's free centres — locations in neighbourhoods with high levels of low income, where every City-delivered drop-in and registered program is free for everyone, at every age. There is nothing to pay and no membership to buy.
Lessons and camps you can register for
240 sections at The Elms Community School and Pool were listed open for registration when the City's data was read on 11 September, across 55 different courses — all of them below. These need booking and cost extra, unlike the drop-in sessions above. The City's data does not say whether a course is full, so check availability before you plan around one.
| Course | When | Runs | Ages | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music: KeyboardArts | Mon4:30pm +23 more | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 5Swimming | Sat9:30am +17 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 4Swimming | Sat8:30am +16 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 1Swimming | Sat9am +13 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 2Swimming | Sat10:30am +13 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 3Swimming | Sat9am +13 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Preschool Swim 2: StingraySwimming | Sat8:30am +11 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Music: GuitarArts | Wed6:30pm +9 more | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 13–18 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Preschool Swim 1: PenguinSwimming | Sat8:30am +9 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Preschool Swim 3: OtterSwimming | Sat10:30am +9 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 6Swimming | Sat9am +8 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 7Swimming | Sat11am +8 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 8Swimming | Sat9:30am +5 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ultra Swim 9Swimming | Sat10:30am +4 more | 26 Sep – 21 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: BalletArts | Mon5pm +3 more | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Basketball: InstructionalSports | Tue8:30pm +3 more | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 9–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gymnastics - BeginnerSports | Thu7:30pm +3 more | 1 Oct – 26 Nov | 9–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gymnastics with CaregiverSports | Thu5:30pm +3 more | 1 Oct – 26 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Soccer: InstructionalSports | Thu6:30pm +3 more | 1 Oct – 26 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Crafty CreationsArts | Fri1pm +2 more | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 3–4 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Martial Arts - BeginnerSports | Sat11:45am +2 more | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Making Music with CaregiverArts | Thu5pm +1 more | 1 Oct – 26 Nov | 1–2 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Musical TheatreArts | Thu7:15pm +1 more | 1 Oct – 26 Nov | 9–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Painting: Mixed MediaArts | Wed4:30pm +1 more | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Recreation DiscoveryGeneral | Mon9:30am +1 more | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| ScienceGeneral | Fri7pm +1 more | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Multi-Sport: InstructionalSports | Tue6pm +1 more | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Pickleball: InstructionalSports | Wed6pm +1 more | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ready, Set, PLAY! with CaregiverSports | Sat9am +1 more | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 1–2 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Crafty Creations with CaregiverArts | Fri11:30am | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 1–4 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: Hip HopArts | Sat10:15am | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: JazzArts | Sat9:45am | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| DrawingArts | Wed7pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Cardio: High/LowFitness | Tue7pm | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| HIIT: Boot CampFitness | Tue6pm | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Outdoor Walk FitFitness | Sat9am | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Zumba®Fitness | Mon7:30pm | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Zumba® with FamilyFitness | Mon6:15pm | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 6+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Recreation AdventuresGeneral | Tue5pm | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Science: Scientific AdventuresGeneral | Fri6pm | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 4–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Science: Scientific Adventures with CaregiverGeneral | Fri5pm | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 2–4 yrs | Check on City site → |
| First Tee GolfSports | Wed6:30pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Golf: InstructionalSports | Wed7:30pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 9–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| GymnasticsSports | Fri6:15pm | 9 Oct – 20 Nov | 4–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Martial Arts - Beginner With CaregiverSports | Sat10am | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Ready, Set, PLAY!Sports | Sat10am | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Adult Swim 1Swimming | Wed8pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 17+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Adult Swim 2Swimming | Wed8pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 17+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Adult Swim 3Swimming | Wed8pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 17+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Bronze CrossSwimming | Mon5:30pm | 28 Sep – 23 Nov | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Bronze MedallionSwimming | Mon5:30pm | 28 Sep – 23 Nov | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Bronze StarSwimming | Mon5:30pm | 28 Sep – 23 Nov | 9+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Future LifeguardsSwimming | Wed8pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 14–17 yrs | Check on City site → |
| SPLASH Swim TeamSwimming | Mon,Wed4:30pm | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 5–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Stroke ImprovementSwimming | Sun10:45am | 27 Sep – 22 Nov | 7–16 yrs | Check on City site → |
Also runs here: Adapted Aquatic Games and Skills, Adapted Ultra Swim - Beginner — registration for these is currently closed.
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Courses fill up and the City's feed doesn't say when one is full, so check availability on their page before planning around it. Refreshed weekly; anything already finished is removed.
What's in the building
The Elms Community School and Pool has 1 listed facility.
From the City of Toronto's facilities register. A room being listed doesn't mean it's open during every drop-in session. The linked ones open a page listing every City location with that facility.
Getting there
The Elms Community School and Pool is at 45 Golfdown Dr., Toronto.
The nearest intersection is Shendale & Norfield, about 199 m away.
The closest TTC stop is Elmhurst Dr at Muncey Ave, a 339 m walk — about 4 minutes. Served by routes 96, 396. In total 8 routes stop within 500 m: 37, 73, 96, 118, 337, 396, 937, 996.
Walking distance is a real route over the City of Toronto’s street, path and trail network — not a straight line — and the closest stop is chosen by it. Computed from the TTC's schedule feed and the Toronto Centreline, both published by the City of Toronto as open data.
Questions people ask
Is The Elms Community School and Pool free?
Yes. The Elms Community School and Pool is one of the City of Toronto's free centres, so every City-run drop-in session here is free for everyone, at every age — nothing to pay and no membership.
What drop-in sport and recreation runs at The Elms Community School and Pool?
The Elms Community School and Pool runs 29 weekly drop-in swim sessions.
How do I get to The Elms Community School and Pool by TTC?
The closest TTC stop to The Elms Community School and Pool is Elmhurst Dr at Muncey Ave, a 339 m walk — about 4 minutes, served by routes 96, 396. Walking distance is routed over the City's street and path network.
Do I need to register for drop-in sessions at The Elms Community School and Pool?
Mostly not. 28 of the 29 drop-in sessions running at The Elms Community School and Pool are walk-in with no registration, but 1 is a City "Reserve a Spot" session — book those ahead to guarantee a place. They are tagged on the schedule. Holidays and facility rentals can override the schedule, so confirm before travelling.