Lawrence Heights community programs

Updated July 30, 2025

Get in touch with your Engagement Community Services Coordinator (CSC) to learn about programs available in your community. If you don't know who your Engagement CSC is, call the Client Care Centre at 416-981-5500. 

Kids and youth

37 Kids Program  

  • Employment based initiative providing exposure to community development practices in relation to revitalization and community engagement.
  • 37 Kids is a six-week summer employment program (July 2 to August 8) in Lawrence Heights for youth ages 13 and 14. 
  • All 25 Positions have been filled for summer 2025  
  • Contact: lawrenceheights@torontohousing.ca

Community Program Leaders  

  • A paid leadership opportunity and pipeline that provides hands on program delivery and engagement for 37 Kids participants.
  • Four Community Program Leader positions have been filled for summer 2025 (June 16 to August 8). 
  • Contact: lawrenceheights@torontohousing.ca 

Revite NERDs (Neighbourhood Experts in Revitalization Development)

  • Engaging local youth in educational and leadership development, specifically in relation to revitalization 
  • The Revite NERDs program has both a volunteer and a paid employment component. 
  • 10 Positions have been filled for 2025. 
  • Contact: lawrenceheights@torontohousing.ca  

YouthWorx

  • Eight-week corporate summer employment program for youth, 14 to18 years. Youth Community Workers (YCWs) work in TCHC communities doing light building cleaning and community outreach and special projects.  
  • Positions have been filled for summer 2025 (June 30 to August 22).
  • Contact: economic.opportunities@torontohousing.ca  

Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship (IIODS)

  • Investing in Our Diversity Scholarships are awarded each year to TCHC youth based on academic excellence, financial eligibility and volunteer involvement in community leadership, anti-racism or diversity initiatives. The scholarships promote youth empowerment, diversity and community safety in Toronto. Students receive up to $4,000 to pursue post-secondary studies or professional training. 
  • 2025 applications are now closed and scholarship recipients have been identified. 
  • Contact: economic.opportunities@torontohousing.ca  

City of Toronto drop-in and registered programs

  • Free youth drop-in and registered programs in basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, dance, music, and visual arts
  • Offered at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre
  • VIsit toronto.ca/SpringRec for more information

Lawrence Heights Enhance Youth Space (EYS)

  • EYS are supervised spaces open to youth seven days a week. Spaces have amenities like WiFi, gaming consoles, computers, and study spaces.
  • Programs include life skills building, employment readiness, continuing education supports, entrepreneurship, civic and community engagement.
  • Programs respond to the diverse and changing interests of local youth.
  • 5 Replin Rd, North York.
  • Open Monday to Friday, 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
  • Bianka Dunn Cupid, Youth Recreation Programmer: Bianka.DunnCupid@toronto.ca
  • Malaika Long, Youth Outreach Worker: Malaika.Long@toronto.ca

Community Youth Nights

  • Drop-in program for youth aged 10 to 24.
  • Youth can enjoy a meal, play sports, join a dance group, swim, take classes or socialize with their peers.
  • Every Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m.

School's Out, Rec In programs

  • Drop-in program for youth aged 13 to 17
  • July 2 to August 15, 2025
  • Activities include basketball, soccer, tennis, multi-sport games and more
  • Offered at John Polanyi CI & Regina Mundi CS

Other youth programs and supports

  • Building Skills through Recreation (BSTR) is an employment readiness program offered by the City of Toronto
  • Youth Outreach Workers (YOWs) support youth aged 13 to 24
  • Recreation Liaison Youth and Family Supports is a way for Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS), Parks and Recreation (PR), and Toronto Public Health (TPH) to come together to serve families who receive Ontario Works (OW) benefits.

Ongoing community groups

Unison Health & Community Services 

  • Various workshop/mentorships programs for families, plus one-off events throughout the year 
  • 10 Old Meadow Lane - Community room # 2 
  • Various days 
  • Contact Khairiya Ahmed  

TPS 32 division summer activities 

  • Treetop trekking, indoor rock climbing and horse riding 
  • Contact Staff Sergeant Jonathan Collin: 416-808-3200 

Limitless Heights Market in partnership with Unison

  • Coming soon
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables at great low prices. Support your community vendors and local caterers. 
  • Name game: Come up with a permanent name for our market and if your name is chosen, you will receive a discount on your first purchase!
  • For more information or to text your submission for market name, please contact 365-300-8892.

Limitless Heights Education Enrichment Pursuits (LHEEP) Labs

  • LHEEP empowers youth through STEAM and community-led innovation.
  • This summer, LHEEP labs is excited to host two immersive workshop series:
  • Workshop 1: Engineering for Community Sustainability - Youth participants will gain hands-on experience designing soil-free vertical garden systems and learn about food sustainability and explore engineering concepts including aerodynamics, structural integrity, mechanical systems and materials science. No experience needed—just a willingness to learn, build, and collaborate.
  • Workshop 2: Innovation & Mentorship for a Resilient Future - Presented in partnership with York University, this unique program combines mentorship, creative exploration, and content creation for youth envisioning prosperous, purpose-driven futures through the lens of renewable energy and community healing.
  • For more information, please contact Octavia or Celena at 365-300-8892 or LHEEP.programs@gmail.com.

2 Open Hands

  • 2 Open Hands is coming back this summer with community giveaways, workshops, and meals. 
  • Look out for the A-Team and flyers with more info!
  • For more information, please contact Celena at 365-300-8892 or openhands2424@gmail.com.

Tenant-led programming

Lawrence Heights Parent Association 

  • The Lawrence Heights Parents Association supports youth and parents who are facing serious challenges such as gun violence, mental health struggles, and community trauma. They provide culturally sensitive counselling, advocacy, and guidance to help families heal and move forward.
  • Email Lhparentsassoc@gmail.com
  • Or get in touch by phone: Ali Sheikhomar at 416-821-9797, Mohamed Hadi at 647-628-9745, Ali Aden at 647-712-6146.

Tenant-led workshops, gardening, cooking, games, senior activities, food bank 

  • 10 Old Meadow Lane, Community Room 2 
  • Every other Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Seniors only

Lawrence Heights Scavenger Hunt 

  • Get ready for an exciting outdoor scavenger hunt filled with clues, challenges, and surprises! Whether you're joining with friends, family, or flying solo, this event is built for fun, connection, and a little competition under the sun. Come enjoy the weather, explore the community, eat good food and win prizes.
  • Open to youth ages 13 and older living in Lawrence Heights and Neptune.
  • Limited spots available (maximum 25 participants).
  • Tuesday, August 5 from 1–5 p.m.
  • Register now

One-time events

Outdoor Movie Nights in the Heights

  • A new series of free family-friendly open air film showings hosted in various locations across Lawrence Heights. Our goal is to activate local green spaces and foster community pride and togetherness – all while having fun!
  • First movie night on Thursday, August 7. BBQ begins at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at sundown (8:30 p.m.)
  • 10 Old Meadow Lane (stage area)
  • Family-friendly movie title to be announced.
  • Bring your own chair or blanket for seating
  • Contact: Nathan.Lewis-Lett@Torontohousing.ca or call 437-224-2654
  • Pre-register now for BBQ and popcorn

City of Toronto programs

The City of Toronto is hosting a number of events and programs over the summer.

Lawrence Heights BBQ

  • Come learn about recreation programs and enjoy a back-to-school giveaway, BBQ, fun outdoor games, a live DJ and much more! All ages welcome.
  • Lawrence Heights Community Centre (LHCC)
  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. 
  • Contact: LHCC Front Desk at 416-395-6118

Basketball Showcase (free tournament)

  • All teams are guaranteed 3 games (8 players per team)
  • Lawrence Heights Community Centre (LHCC)
  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Register your team by Saturday, August 16 through Bianka or Martha at the LHCC: Bianka Dunn Cupid 416-418-6187

School’s Out Rec’s In

  • A free, drop-in program for youth aged 13-17, happening in school gyms across Toronto during the summer. Join us for a wide variety of sports and activities like basketball, volleyball and more.
  • John Polanyi Collegiate
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
  • This program runs from Wednesday, July 2 to Friday, August 15