Program information and registration
Music & art programs are currently being offered in-person. Despite best efforts, as the situation surrounding Covid-19 evolves, changes to programming may occur abruptly. For program descriptions, please see below.
Please note: the Spring 2024 program start date has been moved to April 13/24.
Please email musicandart@hollandbloorview.ca for any questions, details or if you're interested in joining the emailing list for updates.
What do we do in music and arts?
Music and Arts programs at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital offer a wide range of year-round art and music programs for children and youth with disabilities and their siblings, up to the age of 18 years (note: only Spiral Garden is an integrated program for participants with AND without special needs)*. Led by certified accredited music therapists and professional artists, Music and Arts programs provide opportunities for self-expression and social participation through programs that focus on music education, music therapy, visual and performing arts.
Eligibility
- Registrant is 0-18 years old with disabilities or developmental delays. Client 19-21 are welcome to apply, but it is understood that acceptance will be considered based on availability or program age allowances. Please note age ranges in Program Selections.
- Registrant is able to participate in programs without 1:1 support. If the registrant requires 1:1 support, families will review the Family-Provided Support document to provide adequate support for registrant.
- Registrant has the desire to participate in Music and Arts programming. They are personally interested in music and arts with a willingness to participate in these programs.
2023-2024 Music and Arts Programs
Registration for fall programs are now OPEN. In the form, you can express interest for all 2023-2024 seasons.
Program Dates
| Music | Arts |
Fall | Sept 16 - Dec 9 (12 weeks) Makeup sessions: Dec 12-18, as needed | Sept 23 - Dec 9 (11 weeks) Makeup sessions: Dec 12-18, as needed |
Winter | Jan 13 - Mar 16 (8 weeks) Makeup sessions: Mar 19-Mar 25, as needed | Jan 13 - Mar 2 (7 weeks) Makeup sessions: Mar 19-Mar 25, as needed |
Spring | New Spring Program Start Date! Apr 13 - June 22 (10 weeks) Makeup sessions: June 23-29, as needed | New Spring Program Start Date! Apr 13 - June 22 (10 weeks) Makeup sessions: June 23-29, as needed |
Summer | Jul 6 – Aug 24 (6 weeks) Makeup sessions: Aug 27-Sept 2, as needed | No programs |
You can register online through the link below:
For more information about programs, dates and costs visit:
Submit your completed form by mail, fax or hand deliver to:
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
c/o Music and Arts
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, ON M4G 1R8
Fax: 416-753-6013
Phone: 416-425-6220 X 3317
Spiral garden
Registration for Spiral Garden 2024 is open NOW. For more information about Spiral Garden registration and dates, visit the Spiral Garden page.