This dataset includes 200 recreation and culture drop-in programs offered by the Town of Oakville. Each program information consists of program title, type, ages, fee and program description. This drop-in program dataset is linked to other recreation and culture program datasets.
| Subject | Community |
| Jurisdiction | Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Town of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |
| Related Datasets | Town Facilities |
Oakville offers drop-in programs for various activities like swimming, skating, fitness, sports (pickleball, badminton, basketball, volleyball etc.), culture (woodworking, ceramics etc.) and much more. The programs can be registered online or by phone to fit your schedule. The types of programs in this dataset include Senior Services, Recreational Skating, Recreational Swimming, Drop-in Fitness Classes, Youth Centre Programs, Drop-in Sports, etc.
This dataset includes over 200 recreation and culture drop-in programs. The data fields of each service include program title, type, ages, fee and program description.
This dataset includes 200 recreation and culture drop-in programs offered by the Town of Oakville. The largest category of services is Senior Services (56 programs, 28.14% of all), followed by Recreational Skating and Recreational Swimming. There are also dozens of programs in Drop-in Fitness Classes, Youth Centre Programs, and Drop-in Sports. Though there are 59 programs available to seniors of age 50+, most of other programs are available to almost all age groups.
| Type | Programs | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services | 56 | 28.14% |
| Recreational Skating | 34 | 17.09% |
| Recreational Swimming | 28 | 14.07% |
| Drop-in Fitness Classes | 23 | 11.56% |
| Drop-in Sports | 22 | 11.06% |
| Youth Centre Programs | 22 | 11.06% |
| Age | Programs | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 50+ | 59 | 29.65% |
| All Ages | 36 | 18.09% |
| 18+ | 24 | 12.06% |
| 14+ | 20 | 10.05% |
| Grades 6 to 12 | 11 | 5.53% |
Program Title: Shinny Hockey: Age 50+ Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: 50+ Fee: $8.14 Description: Self-organized, non-contact hockey. CSA-approved helmet mandatory, mask and full equipment recommended. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua's Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. |
Program Title: Acrylic Painting Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your supplies and enjoy a morning of painting. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Arts and Crafts Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: Free Description: This is a social afternoon for those who enjoy knitting, crafting and sewing items for the bazaar. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: DVD Lecture Series Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Refer to Seniors Services newsletter for details about the DVD Lecture Series. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Badminton Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Proper footwear is required and protective eye gear is recommended. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Bid Euchre Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $2 Description: Must have bid euchre skills to play. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Book Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $2 Description: Refer to Seniors Services newsletter for details about the three Book Clubs. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Bridge Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Must have basic bridge skills to play. This program is not suitable for beginners. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Bridge Duplicate Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $3 Description: You will need a partner to play. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Bunka Embroidery Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your bunka work and enjoy a social afternoon. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Calicos Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Join this group of painters (subject to space availability) who use all mediums of paint. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Canasta Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Carpet Bowling Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Chess Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Some knowledge of Chess is required. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Concert Band Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Join us if you want to play in a concert-band setting. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Crafts Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: Free Description: Enjoy making crafts? Have new craft ideas? Join us to make items for the Christmas Bazaar. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Cribbage Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Crummy Rummy Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Current Affairs Discussion Group Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Come out to participate in the discussions about the topic of the moment. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Different Strokes Decorative Art Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your folk/art decorative painting. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Discussion Group Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your ideas for topics to discuss. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: ETC: Electronic Technology Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $5 Description: Refer to electronictechnologyclub.blogspot.ca for dates and topics. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Euchre Drop-In Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 - $2 Description: Beginners welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Find It & Finish It Arts & Crafts Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Learn to knit or crochet, individual projects welcome. If you are making items for the bazaar there is no charge. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. For further information on this activity and Senior Services membership, please visit oakville.ca. |
Program Title: Guitar Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your guitar and jam with this group. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Hall Walking Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Join this group who enjoy walking and socializing afterwards. Fee includes tea/coffee. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Harmonica - Diatonic Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your diatonic harmonica. Players of all levels welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Harmoni-Chords Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: The group plays chromatic, chord, bass and diatonic with abilities ranging from beginner to professional. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Hiking Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $4.75 - $7 Description: Refer to oakvillepathfinders.blogspot.ca for Pathfinders hiking locations. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Interlink Choir Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: If you like to sing, join this choir that meets at the Sir John Colborne Centre and at local schools. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Adult Recreational Skate Age 50+ Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: 50+ Fee: $5 Description: For all to enjoy - pucks, hockey sticks or equipment on the ice surface are prohibited. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua's Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. Please note price for adults 65+ is $3.20. |
Program Title: Kerr Street Big Band Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Come out and listen to harmonious music and talk to the convener about joining this instrumental group. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Kerr Street Ensemble Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Come out and listen to harmonious music and talk to the convener about joining this instrumental group. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Kerr Street Singers Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1.50 Description: Join this full harmony chorus of seniors who like to sing. No auditions everyone welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Knitting & Sewing Group Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: Free Description: Join this group as we knit and sew for the annual bazaar. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Mah Jong Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners are welcome to learn this popular American version of the game. To participate, there is an initial card cost of $2. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Mah Jong Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: This group plays the Chinese version of this popular game. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Mexican Train Dominoes Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: New players are always welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Nordic Pole Walking Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your poles and explore the neighbourhood with other walkers. Meet in the main parking lot. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Drop-in Jam Session Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your instrument and jam with this group that plays rock, oldies, pop and folk. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Fiddlers Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Come for an afternoon of fiddle playing with fellow musicians. Experienced players only. Must bring your own fiddle and music stand. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Guitar Circle Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your acoustic guitar and join the fun with this beginner level group, as we learn and play songs together. See our songlist at bit.ly/guitarcircleoakville. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Feature Series Program Type: Seniors Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Enjoy our Feature of the week! The Feature Series event listing is posted in advance at your local seniors centre. Refreshments are available for purchase. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Poetry Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Share your favorite poems and poetry of your own. Poets of all skill levels welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Pickleball Beginner Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners players (Level 3 and under) welcome, racquets provided. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Pickleball Intermediate Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Intermediate players (Level 3.5 and above) welcome, racquets provided. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Pickleball Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners welcome, racquets provided. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Recorder Musical Group Bronte Consort Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your own recorder. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Scrabble Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Beginners welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Scrapbooking Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your pictures and albums and we can share techniques and ideas. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Snooker - Chicks with Sticks Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Time set aside for female snooker players to enjoy. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Snooker Drop-in Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your snooker cue everyone welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Social Dancing Club Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $2 Description: Singles and couples welcome. Fee includes coffee and cookies. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Table Tennis Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your paddle, beginners welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Tai Chi Drop-in Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Must have prior Tai Chi experience. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Tennis Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your racquet and tennis balls. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Ukulele Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Bring your ukulele and your singing voice. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Walking "The Willing Walkers" Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Enjoy a walk throughout the Oakville community. Everyone welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |
Program Title: Walking Group Program Type: Senior Services Ages: 50+ Fee: $1 Description: Enjoy a walk throughout the Oakville community. Everyone welcome. A valid Town of Oakville Senior Services membership is required. Visit oakville.ca for more information about this activity and membership options. |