Registration information
Registration for Spiral Garden 2025 is available online HERE.
Registration is now open.
Please contact us at 416-425-6220 ext. 3317 or musicandart@hollandbloorview.ca for any inquiries.
About Spiral Garden
Spiral Garden is an integrated outdoor art, play, music and garden program for all children. The program activities, site and staffing model are designed to be inclusive so all children can participate successfully. Support can be provided for a set number of children who need support around activities of daily living, medication routines, mobility and self-regulation.
This open-ended arts, music, garden, and play program offers low-structure, low-demand activities in a lush outdoor setting. Children can make a choice from various programs being offered in the areas of arts, music, sensory, and garden-based activities. If your child benefits from routines and structure contact us to discuss the program in more detail.
Activities are designed by professional Spiral Garden Artists to be engaging, inclusive, and accessible. No prior arts experience is needed to join the fun including group music circles, end-of-session celebrations, and sensory activities like sand and water play.
There are 30 minutes per day of off-site time for gross motor play (running, jumping, ball and frisbee throwing) as the Spiral Garden site is not safe for these activities.
Due to weather, the program may move indoors where it can be busy and noisy, which may be overwhelming for some participants. We are happy to discuss strategies for attendance on these days.
Eligibility
Age
- Participants must be 6-18 years old on or before December 31, 2025
New participants
- Before their spot is confirmed, new participants with special needs will need to attend a 30-minute Participant Screening (Meet and Greet) to help us better understand their needs and how we can support them in the program.
- New participants are welcome to register for one session in their first year.
Meet and Greet Visits for new clients
Meet and Greet visits are a chance for you and your child/youth to get to know the programming environment as the staff get to know your child/youth and discuss their preferences and support needs.
This required visit, along with the detailed information you provide in the registration form, are used to determine the level of support your child/youth requires to be safe and successful in the integrated, outdoor Spiral Garden program.
Staff or Volunteer Support at Spiral Garden
The Spiral Garden program takes place in the scenic, approximately 1.5 acre garden site at Holland Bloorview. It is a large and busy space when the program is running. In order to ensure that we can provide each participant with a fun, safe, and engaging summer experience, we ask that you tell us the level of support your child needs.
- We offer a set number of spots for participants requiring an increased level of support.
- Support will be provided by Holland Bloorview staff and/or volunteer to support participants (aged 6 - 18) at no additional cost to the family. These staff will support a participant for the entire session. A participant is eligible to receive this support for only one session.
- Family-provided support may be accommodated, if possible.
Program Dates, Price and Times
| Session | Dates | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A | July 2-11 (8 days) | $580 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Session B | July 14-25 | $725 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Session C | August 5-15 (9 days) | $650 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Session D | August 18-29 | $725 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
*Please note, we are unable to provide before/after care and we do not provide transportation.
