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We are a community where everyone can play, belong, and grow. We provide programs and spaces that are safe, accessible, and inclusive; where communities are empowered through play.

OUR PROGRAMS

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FREE TO PLAY

Daily, after-school sports and care program for 8 to 12 year olds. Run out of select public and catholic schools.

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WELCOME TO PLAY

Helping recent refugees get relief from the stress of moving to a new city through play and fun for the whole family.

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FOOD TO PLAY

Providing nutritional literacy & food classes to the families in our programs. We share our recipes here. Try one out!

WOLVES ATHLETIC CLUB

A sports leadership program for 10 to 19-year-olds engaging them into the athlete-for-life pathway. All teams play in community and competitive city-wide leagues.

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CAMP TO PLAY

PD days, holiday breaks and summer we run multi sport day camps for 8 to 12 year olds! Check back for updates.

Our offer

We provide:

  • Inclusive programming for all ages, abilities, and skill levels

  • Certified, trained leaders and coaches

  • Proven curriculum aimed at nurturing cooperation, physical activity, and mental health awareness in a safe, structured environment.

And the positive results:

  • Positive feeling of community, belonging, and friendships 

  • Positive impacts on social, emotional, and mental health 

  • Positive relationships nurtured by positive support and mentorship

The proof

โ€œIt is a amazing program and everyone is so nice and kind.โ€
— Free to Play Participant
โ€œFree Play has helped me improve on teamwork at school. I really like being in Free Play. Itโ€™s really fun.โ€
— Free to Play Participant
โ€œFREEPLAY RULES!!!โ€
— Free to Play Participant

Our team

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Oliver Jarzyna - Corporate Sponsorships

Jody Bailey - Digital Communications Specialist

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Adriana Martinez - Director of Marketing & Sponsorship

Harman Minhas - Recruitment Specialist 

Ruke Okome - Chief Operating Officer

Tim Adams - Chief Executive Officer/Founder

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Cole Wijeyaratnam - Director of Programs

Dacia Mead - Food to Play Manager

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Parker Cammidge - Central Regional Manager

Jaja Reyes - West Regional Manager
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Welcome to Play Manager

Jimmy Bustos - South Regional Manager

Tarra Gunther - North Regional Manager

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WOLVES ATHLETIC CLUB

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Pascal Jarzyna
Wolves Soccer Manager

Kiera Lyons Wolves Basketball manager

Parker Cammidge Wolves Hockey manager

Get involved

 

Donations

Help us provide safe, inclusive spaces for kids and youth to play.

Volunteering

Give a bit of time to support programs and events for our kids and families.

Jobs

Join the team! Looking for awesome humans to coach and mentor.

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