Although it may not actually look like it, Spring is (almost) here in Simcoe County. With warm weather in mind, you may be looking for Spring recreation activities for kids or for yourself.
Here is your guide to Spring activities in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, and the surrounding North Simcoe area, as well as some Summer activities and Summer camps too.
Town of Penetanguishene
Penetang’s rec registration opened March 12th. Although some of their programs are full, many are still open and you can join the waitlist for possible openings, like their youth soccer for ages 3-12.
Activities for Kids in Penetang
- Swimming Lessons
- Coding
- Art Headquarters
- Capo-Kids
- Kickboxing
- Pre-School Mess Makers
- Cheer Pom
- Celtic Dancing
- Parent and Tot Music and Movement
- Youth Tennis
- One day courses for Babysitting and Home Alone with CERT
- Museum Tots Program
You can also register for the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum’s annual Eggstravaganza event, ideal for the younger crowd.
And don’t miss Penetang’s free Bike Rodeo Saturday June 1st at McGuire Park.
Activities for Adults and Seniors in Penetang
- Join a Pickleball league or Clinic. Opportunities for beginners to advanced players
- Tennis league
- Art classes
- Capoeira (martial arts)
- Boxing Fundamentals
- Kettleball Fit
- Learn to Run
- Gentle Yoga
- Zumba
- Swimming lessons
- Specifically for Seniors: Shuffleboard and By the Bay Rug Hookers
Spring Activities in Tiny Township
Tiny’s Spring and Summer registration opens for residents on April 8th and for general registration on April 22nd, both at noon.
Their highly sought after and affordable Summer Camp registration opens April 2nd for Tiny residents and April 15th for general registration.
- Women’s Cooperative Art Circle (drop-in)
- Coffee and Connect for Seniors
- Shuffleboard
- Zumba (only a few sessions left)
- Monkeynastix (toddler class)
Although their program guide is not yet available you can expect to see the following for the Spring and Summer.
- Youth
- Youth Soccer
- Tennis
- Pickleball
- Disk Golf
- Golf
- General fitness (like Zumba)
- Low Impact fitness (like Yoga, Meditation, Aging Backwards)
- Swim to Survive
- Mobile Skate Park
- Youth day trips and training opportunities
Midland Spring and Summer Recreation
Midland doesn’t have an organized rec program through the town so you’ll have to look at individual leagues, clubs and organizations for activities but here you’ll find a pretty comprehensive list of the Spring recreation activities in Midland.
Baseball
Registration is open for Midland-Penetang’s 2024 baseball season. Register and learn more here. Program runs from May-August and start at kids 5 and under up until adults.
Wyevale baseball registration is also open for ages 5 and under to under 21. Season runs the week of May 20th to the end of August.
Soccer
North Simcoe Soccer Club registration for Spring Outdoor House league soccer is open, running from May-June. You can find the registration form here. Program runs for children Jk-Grade 6+.
Little Kickers
Little Kickers is a learn to play soccer program has two locations in Midland starting in May and one at the Wyevale Community Centre. Multiple programs for kids ages 1 1/2 up until their 8th birthday teaching the fundamentals of soccer with badge certification.
Email simcoecounty@littlekickers.ca for more information or go to Little Kickers to register.
Lacrosse
Registration is open for Titans Lacrosse in Midland for ages 3-21. Rep programs begin in April with skills development and recreation programs beginning in May. For more information click here.
Ball Hockey
You can register with the Penetang Midland Minor Ball Hockey League here for their Spring season. Contact Jamie by phone at 705-717-1632 or email at pmmbhl@hotmail.com if you have any questions regarding registration.
Golf
Brooklea Golf and Country Club offers a Junior Golf Camp for youth ages 6-13. Follow this link for more information and to register. There are also junior memberships available as well as private lessons for kids.
The Midland Gold and Country Club has a summer girls’ golf league for ages 5-15, junior memberships, as well as indoor facility in Penetang for individualized skills development.
Pickleball
For beginner to advanced Pickleball players, join the Midland area pickle ball club. Go to their site to learn more and to get started.
Members can participate in ladder/round robin play and tournaments. Multiple court locations including Tay Shores Public school, James Keating, St Theresa’s, Tiffin Park, McGuire Park, and the NSSRC.
Swimming
Swimming lessons are available at our two local pools. One through the Town of Penetang which runs at Waypoint and through the Midland YMCA, where you have to be a member. There is also an outdoor swim program called Swim Safe in Hillsdale and a Swim to Survive program for little ones in Tiny.
Dance
The Dancers Studio on Woodland Drive is running 6 week Spring sessions for toddlers to adults and Summer camps. Classes begin the week of May 13th. Find a class and register go to their website here.
Summer camp registration is also open with week long camps for 3-12 year olds with a different weekly theme.
Yoga
Check out Soul Set Yoga, Happy Place Yoga Midland, Balance Retreat and the Yoga House in Penetaguishene for class schedules.
For kids check out Buddha Blend Kids Yoga which runs at Little Lake Park May 25th-July 2nd. Karlie at 705-529-1258 or email buddhablendyoga@gmail.com to get started.
Hockey
Registration and tryouts for the 2023-2024 hockey season typically starts in the spring. Check out the following website links for more information.