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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!

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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

“It is a amazing program and everyone is so nice and kind.”
— Free to Play Participant
“Free Play has helped me improve on teamwork at school. I really like being in Free Play. It’s really fun.”
— Free to Play Participant
“FREEPLAY RULES!!!”
— Free to Play Participant

Our team

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Brandon Brock, Director of Development

Dacia Mead, Manager of Food to Play

Brandon Brock, Director of Development

Cole Wijeyaratnam, Director of Programs

Jaja Reyes, Manager of Welcome to Play

Harman Minhas - Recruitment Specialist 

Parker Cammidge, Manager of Start to Play

Ruke Okome, Chief Operating Officer

Tim Adams, Chief Executive Officer/Founder

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WOLVES ATHLETIC CLUB

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Pascal Jarzyna
Wolves Soccer Manager

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Evan Nord
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.

Be inspired

We have the coolest friends at @bravemma.fitness !! They have been providing free MMA classes to Free Play’s Welcome to Play families as a way to introduce them to sport and recreation and make them feel comfortable in their new homes. 🎥: @cb
It’s not just sports. Free Play curriculum integrates social, emotional and mental health skills through play. We do this by engaging in intentional conversations with the kiddos covering topics such as Getting Along with Others, Trust, Active
We asked kids: "Have you made new friends at Free Play" and 90% said YES! 😁 Then you see a picture like this. 🥹
We are excited to share that Free Play has been selected to receive a Community Development Grant from @CTJumpstart, with the support of @ONexplore . This grant will go a long way towards helping us to grow the Hamilton Programs! #SupportedByJumpst
👏👏👏 BIG NEWS for FREE PLAY!! We are @CanadaBasketball Verified. The Verification Program integrates important aspects of coaching, Safe Sport, and organizational leadership. Displaying the Verified logo above indicates that our governing bodies
When life gives you snow, grab your friends and hit the slopes! 🎿❄️ #freeplay #youthskiclub