The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
Richmond Hill offers educational programs for students from preschool to Grade 12. Designed by experienced educators and recreation specialists with a focus on hands-on learning, our programs encourage students to explore and experience nature, history, and physical activity in a whole new way.
Contact information for each field trip is listed below in each section. When booking your field trip please provide the following information:
All pricing is subject to HST. Policies and program offerings are subject to change without notice.
Sports Dome Programs |
Get your students out of the classroom and increase their physical literacy. Play a new sport that you may not have tried before. Depending on the size of your group, you will be able to pick a variety of sports for your students to rotate through. Program Options:
School Electives: Inquire about creating a customized program for your class. Grades: 1 to 12 How to Book: |
Skating |
Bring your students on the coolest field trip available year-round! Ice skating is a life-long activity that will bring high levels of physical fitness to your students. Your students can learn important lessons in meeting personal challenges and fulfilment. Students must bring their own skates and helmets. Rental options are not available. Grades: 1 to 12 How to Book: |
Skating Lessons |
On-ice instructors will teach balance and gliding, forwards and backwards skating, and stopping and turning. Students will take part in games and fun skating activities! Find a session that works for your class schedule! Lessons are conducted during the school day. We have flexible times and locations across Richmond Hill. Students will require: Skates and CSA approved helmets with protective cage facemasks Book your class program today! |
Adventure Series |
Richmond Hill's Adventure Series programs offer students a variety of outdoor experiences to spark their sense of exploration and discovery. Grades: 1 to 12 How to Book: Choose two to four of the below programs to make a full or half day field trip. Bonfire Fire Skills Students will expand their survival skills in this hands-on class, including how to build their own fires, along with how to brew a cup of cedar tea. Hiking Orienteering Outdoor Team Building Shelter Building Archery Electric Treasure Hunt (Geocaching) This geocaching adventure teaches students the basics of orienteering, by showing them how to use a handheld GPS unit while searching for hidden treasure containers around the park. Students will work in teams to input and follow coordinates, solve puzzles and uncover hidden treasures. |
Challenge Course and Rock Climbing |
Richmond Hill's 22-element dynamic ropes course will challenge and excite your students, while giving them the confidence to try anything. Experienced instructors will keep students physically and emotionally engaged as they experience the different elements of the ropes course. The program provides team building, communication, motivation and climbing instruction. School Electives: Inquire about creating a customized program for your class. Grades: 3 and up (ages 8+) How to Book: |
Heritage - Half Day Programs |
Take a walk back in time with one of our Heritage program field trips. These educational programs are designed to meet the requirements outlined in the Ontario curriculum. Programs are available at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre and the Artifact Collections Facility. Available: September to June How to Book:
Programs at the Heritage Centre: Programs at the Artifact Storage Facility: Students will have the opportunity to view Richmond Hill’s Heritage Collection of more than 10,000 artifacts and art pieces. For more information, visit the Heritage Centre webpage. Cloaked in History - What's in Your Closet? For King and Empire* Lights Around the World Patterns for Living* Pencil and Paper Trade and Industry* Traveller's Trunk* Can’t make it to us? We’ll come to you! The following programs can be brought to the classroom with our knowledgeable instructors:
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Heritage - EduKit Rentals – Archaeology to Go! |
Self-Guided Edukits contain tangible artifacts that students can handle and background material on the history of Richmond Hill. Choose from Historic or Pre-historic kits. Grades: 1 to 12 |
Heritage - Guided Neighbourhood Walking Tours |
Walk through 200 years of history in Richmond Hill’s historical neighbourhoods and explore how the patterns of settlement shaped them into a thriving City. Choose from the following:
Grades: 1 to 12 |
Heritage Centre Tour |
Investigate the unique history of Richmond Hill, the restoration of the 1840’s regency-style Heritage Centre and its original owner, Amos Wright. There will be opportunities to ask questions and time for independent viewing of the gallery exhibits. Grades: 1 to 12 |
Heritage - Gallery Tour and Activity Packages |
Participants will enjoy a tour of the Heritage Centre and take part in an interactive activity. NEW! The Canadian Community – Ages 6 to 12 Ages: 5 – 14 years |
Heritage - Group Tour and Tea Package |
Choose from one of our tours and afterwards, your group can experience a full services traditional afternoon tea which includes finger sandwiches, scones, crème, preserves, and delicious treats accompanied by bottomless cups of tea, coffee and/or lemonade. Grades: All grades |
Heritage Outreach Presentations |
This program can be offered virtually or we can come to your location. We've Got a Story to Tell! Discover the history of your community by taking part in an informative visual presentation exploring Richmond Hill's unique heritage! Presentations are approximately one hour long with the opportunity for Q and A at the end of the presentation. Choose from the following presentations: Coming Up Roses – The History of a Blooming Important Industry! Richmond Hill DDO - A History Growing Up Yonge – Richmond Hill’s “Main” Street Virtual Presentation Pricing In-person (at your site) Pricing |
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts |
For the 2022-23 Educational Series at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, we have thoughtfully chosen 10 shows to reflect the stories and experiences of our community and from around the world, each with an Ontario Curriculum connection for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Available shows:
Pricing: $15 per student. A 25% off discount code for the school bus will be provided upon booking. Each school receives two complimentary adult tickets for every 10 students booked. There is a $5 handling fee on all orders. Educational Outreach The RHCPA Education Program provides opportunities for people of all ages to engage in the performing art, taking its theatre programs off the stage and into your classroom. Educators, Teachers, and Students can attend a number of educational and entertaining shows specifically programmed to meet curriculum needs throughout the school year. Pre- and Post- Show workshops are available. Have a Teaching Artist visit your classroom, camp program, or after school activity for a fun Intensive workshop in Intro to Drama, Intro to Musical Theatre, Hip Hop Dance, Improv, or Stage Combat. We'll be happy to work with you to find a program that best suits your needs. Participate in a number of our daytime, after-school, and weekend programs. From Tots to 55+, there is a performing arts program for everyone. Looking for summer fun? The RHCPA has theatre camp options from 4 years old to 16 years old. All participants get a chance to shine under the spotlight. How to Book: |
Astronomy Series - David Dunlap Observatory |
Engage young stargazers and science enthusiasts in our specialized educational programs tailored to your group’s needs. To check availability or to book a program, use our online DDO group booking request form. Astronomy Program for Girl Guides and Scouts Canada Astronomy Programs for School Groups How to Book: Astronomy Programs for Special Interest Groups DDO Administration Building Historical Tour Available: Year Round How to Book: Maggie Mackenzie Please Note: The Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory and Administration buildings are historic buildings and are not accessible. Flights of stairs must be navigated in order to access amenities within the facilities such as washrooms.
Pricing: $100 for up to 20 people, $25 for each additional 10 people |