| 2024 Theme - Community Thrives Here |
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The theme of J.R.P.M. 2024 is "Community Thrives Here". This theme is meant to communicate that recreation and parks bring communities together. Visiting parks and participating in recreational pursuits help Ontarian's enhance their quality of life through connecting them with community and encouraging active lifestyles. Throughout June, each week will focus on a specific sub-theme.
June 3 to 9: Movement
- Movement week will focus on the importance of a physically active lifestyle.
June 10 to 16: Trailblazers
- Trailblazers week will focus on leaders and change makers within the parks and recreation sector.
June 17 to 23: Guardians
- Guardians week will focus on parks, conservation, and the role that parks and recreation plays in ecological restoration and preservation.
June 24 to 30: Connection
- Connection week will focus on the social and mental health benefits of parks and recreation.
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| Special Events |
Special Events - June 2024
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ParticipACTION – LeadHER Camp Day
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Friday, June 7
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Aurora Performing Arts Festival
More Information
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Saturday, June 15
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Town Park
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National Indigenous Peoples Month Celebration
More Information
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Saturday, June 22
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Aurora Town Park
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ParticipACTION – Pride Luau Event
More Information
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Wednesday, June 26
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Dance In The Park
More Information
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Sunday, June 30
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Aurora Town Park
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Cycle Aurora
More Information
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July 1 to September 1
Registration due June 30
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| Free Town Drop-In Activities |
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Note: Regular admission procedures and capacity limits apply for each drop-in activity.
Week 1: Saturday, June 1 to Friday, June 7, 2024
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Preschool Drop-in
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Saturday, June 1
9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Family Open Gym (Ages 6+)
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Saturday, June 1
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Parent & Child Open Gym (Ages 4 to 12)
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Sunday, June 2
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Youth Basketball (Ages 12 to 17)
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Sunday, June 2
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Lane Swim
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Tuesday, June 4
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Older Adult Seminar: Ask the Pharmacist
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Tuesday, June 4
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A.S.C.
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Senior Skate
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Thursday, June 6
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Teens - Loft Theme Night: Indoor Lawn Games
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Thursday, June 6
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Week 2: Saturday, June 8 to Friday, June 14, 2024
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Boot Camp
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Saturday, June 8
8:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Guided Hike*
Register Online - Code # 30521
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Sunday, June 9
9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Willow Farm Lane Trail
*Pre-registration is required
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Leisure Swim
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Sunday, June 9
2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Public Skate
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Wednesday, June 12
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Teen & Parent Open Gym (Ages 12 to 17)
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Thursday, June 13
6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Week 3: Saturday, June 15 to Friday, June 21, 2024
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Rock Climbing
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Saturday, June 15
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Youth Open Gym (Ages 12 to 17)
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Saturday, June 15
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Lane Swim
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Wednesday, June 19
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Teen Park Clean Up
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Thursday, June 20
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Machell Park |
Week 4: Saturday, June 22 to Friday, June 28, 2024
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Club Aurora Fitness Centre - Open House
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Saturday, June 22
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Yoga Stretch
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Saturday, June 22
9:20 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Aquafitness
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Monday, June 24
7:40 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Older Adult Seminar: Crime Prevention with YRP
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Tuesday, June 25
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A.S.C.
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Aquafitness
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Wednesday, June 26
8:50 a.m. to 9:35 a.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Older Adult Walk Fit *
Space is limited. Register by emailing seniorscentre@aurora.ca
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Thursday, June 27
9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
A.S.C.
*Pre-registration is required
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Adult Shinny Hockey
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Thursday, June 27
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
S.A.R.C.
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Week 5: Saturday, June 29 to Sunday, June 30, 2024
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Family Open Gym
(Ages 6+)
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Saturday, June 29
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A.F.L.C.
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Family Shinny Hockey
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Sunday, June 30
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
S.A.R.C.
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| Play in the Park Series (All Ages) |
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Enjoy some quality family time outdoors this June. In celebration of J.R.P.M., we are hosting a series of outdoor workshops aimed at getting you and your family moving, laughing and learning. In each drop-in workshop, staff will run activities, games and crafts aligned with the day’s theme. Each session is free. Come for the whole time or stop by for a quick activity. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising parent or guardian 16 years of age or older.
Play in the Park - Drop-In Workshops
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Nature Seekers
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Saturday, June 8
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lambert Willson Park
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Spotlight on Science
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Sunday, June 9
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lambert Willson Park
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Beach Volleyball
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Saturday, June 15
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lambert Willson Park
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Crafty Critters
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Saturday, June 22
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lambert Willson Park
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Multi-Sport Fun
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Sunday, June 23
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lambert Willson Park
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| Aurora Trails |
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The Town of Aurora has some amazing trails just waiting for you to explore. Get outdoors this J.R.P.M and visit one of our trails.
Check out our Trail System webpage to learn about the parks and trails here in Aurora.
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| Social Media - Show Us How You Are Celebrating J.R.P.M. |
| Take photos of you and your family participating in one of the J.R.P.M. activities above or let us know how you are celebrating on your own. Post your photos on social media using the hashtag #AuroraJRPM24 and be eligible to have it published in the Aurora Program Guide.
Don’t forget to tag the Town.
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