Recreation Programs
Sponsoring Brampton’s recreation programs helps provide our
community with an assortment of recreational experiences.
- Skating Sponsorship
During the winter season, Brampton has a variety of free outdoor skating rinks. In addition to the free skates, there are multiple learn-to-skate programs that take place at our facilities. Talk to us about how to sponsor skating in Brampton.
- Swimming Sponsorship
Available at most community centres, swimming programs provide opportunities for all ages. Programs vary depending on location, and range from swimming lessons, lane swims, female or male-only lessons, Brampton Lifesaving Club, aqua fit and aquatic therapy. Talk to us about how you can sponsor our swimming programs today.
- STEM Sponsorship
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs focus on giving our youth exposure to activities that stimulate the intellect. These programs range from LEGO robotics, video game designing, hands-on math, science and technology activities. STEM gives youth an opportunity to innovate and explore new ideas, develop problem-solving abilities and gain critical thinking skills. Contact us for details on how to sponsor STEM in Brampton.
- Drop-In Programs
Our recreation centres have a variety of paid drop-in sport programs giving each community an opportunity to use our state of the art amenities for leisure use. This includes access to indoor soccer fields, basketball courts and gymnasiums. Providing access for different age groups—families, youth, adult and adults 55+. Talk to us about how to sponsor drop-in programs to allow for free access and more!
- Drowning Prevention
The Lifesaving Society designated the third week in July as National Drowning Prevention Week. The City of Brampton recognizes this initiative throughout the week helping inform the community on the importance of Drowning Prevention. Contact us for details on how to sponsor drowning prevention awareness in Brampton.
- Seniors’ Week
June is seniors’ month in Ontario, and the City celebrates by hosting various activities at recreation centres across the city for one week in June. Talk to us about how to sponsor Seniors’ Week in Brampton.
- Youth Week
Every year, the first week in May is dedicated to National Youth Week. In celebration of youth and encourage active living, the City hosts special programming throughout the week at various recreation centres. Talk to us about how to sponsor Youth Week in Brampton.
Parks & Green-City Initiatives
Sponsor the green initiatives of Brampton and help in creating a healthy, livable and safe community. Let’s work together to ensure the environment that we all live, work and play in stays healthy for current and future generations.
- Parks Clean-Up
Each year, Parks hosts a number of clean-up initiatives throughout the City as an effort to help keep our City green as we enter the spring/summer season. Contact us for details on how to get involved in our Green City initiatives.
- Seedy Saturday
Typically held in March right before growing season, this event has been running for the past 7 years. Located at Century Gardens Recreation Centre, it’s considered to be a Gardeners Trade Show, where over 1000 gardeners gather to get their seed supplies for the season.
- School Environment Programs
Every school year, a City staff member visits approximately 20 schools in Brampton to speak to over 3000 students on environment initiatives, tree planting and invasive species. This interactive lesson gets Brampton youth involved with solving some of the environmental issues facing the community.
- Bike to Work Day
Typically held at the end of May, this annual celebration is a kick-off event for Bike to Work month promoting cycling as a viable and healthy option for commuting to work. This year’s event marked the 7th annual celebration in Brampton.
- Plant 1-Million Trees
Contact us to learn how you can sponsor Brampton’s initiative to plant one million trees.
- Community Gardens
Throughout Brampton, there are four community garden locations that allow our residents to get in touch with their green thumb. Each garden location caters to about 150 individuals. Over the next two years, our goal is to build two more gardens. Contact us for more details in sponsoring a community garden.
- City Trails
Residents can hike, bike, walk, run or cross country ski along one of Brampton’s recreational trail systems, which offer more than 40 kilometres of guided and paved recreational trails throughout the city. Trails feature wayfinding signs, and offer numeous opportunities to stop for new discoveries and adventures along the way.
Testimonial
Partnering with the City of Brampton has given us the opportunity to help build a stronger community. The Sponsorship team recommended a program that connected with our environment and sustainability focus amplifying our message through a campaign that saw over 10-million impressions. We highly recommend working with the City and its Green City initiatives to extend the importance of the environment citywide. CN is a proud partner of the City of Brampton and helping our community to be a better place to live and work.
Daniel Salvatore
Manager, Public Affairs, Ontario