Frequently 
 Asked Questions 

Located in the heart of Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood, Beaches Sandbox is a vibrant community centre offering high-quality programs, workshops, camps, and events for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. ​ As a registered charity, we provide diverse activities including art, music, dance, fitness, cooking, STEM, and more in an accessible space. We strive to create fun experiences that foster healthy and meaningful connections, with a vision of building a happier and more connected community through creativity, well-being, and fun.

We are at 2181 Queen Street East in Toronto, on the southeast corner of Queen Street East and Lee. Go to the Contact Us section for more details on getting here.

We have clean and comfortable public spaces to feed your baby and can provide microwave access. We have a change tables available.

Yes – the Lost and Found is located at our reception desk on the second floor.

From Monday to Friday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, you may park your stroller on the 3rd floor general area. At this time, we do not offer stroller parking during evening or weekend programs. Please do not park your stroller or wagon in the 1st-floor hallway.

We have a high volume of guests who are using our bathrooms. Our bathrooms are only available to Beaches Sandbox program participants.

We do have many kitchen items on-site. However, these items are not available at all times. Please ask a member of our guest relations team at the front desk before using any kitchen items. We have water bottle fillings stations available on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Beaches Sandbox is committed to offering a clean and sanitary environment for all of our guests. In addition to a daily cleaning of all common areas, bathrooms, and 2nd floor studios as well as an annual deep clean of the entire building by a third-party cleaning company, our guest relations team provides the following: - 3rd Floor – Weekly glass cleaning and daily sweeping and mopping of the studios on weekdays - 2nd Floor – Daily sanitization of the playroom and toys, daily sweeping of common areas; weekly deep cleaning of playroom toys

Please try to take your waste with you when you leave Beaches Sandbox. Our garbage cans are divided into garbage, recycling and compost bins – please be mindful to place your waste in the appropriate bin.

Yes! We rent out our studios for corporate rentals, community initiatives, meetings, birthday parties, holiday gatherings and other events. Learn more about booking our space and submit a space rental form.

Register and pay for classes and workshops at Beaches Sandbox directly through our registration platform RecDesk. We accept most major credit cards through this registration platform. More information on how to register can be found on the RecDesk website.

We understand life can be busy which is why we offer registration per class rather than full-term registration. To do this, check off the boxes of the classes you would like to attend when registering online. Please get in touch with us if you require further assistance.

The Beaches Sandbox cancellation policy can be found on individual class, workshop, and camp pages on our website. Please refer to the appropriate activity or event that you want to cancel, as each activity has different terms. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Information on how to register as a member or household can be found here. You must register for an account in order to sign up for programs, workshops, and camps. Please email or call our front desk if you have any questions.

Please bring: - Indoor shoes - Your own water bottle - Nut-free snacks from home may be enjoyed in the common areas We provide the following: - Clean Smocks for Art Classes - Clean Aprons and Protective “Cut Free” Gloves for Cooking Classes - Sanitized Yoga Mats - Guitars and Ukuleles for Music Classes

The Beaches Sandbox Financial Assistance Program is a key part of our commitment to ensure that our diverse range of activities remains accessible to all. Learn more about our financial assistance program and apply.

It is mandatory that your child be sent with nut free lunch and snacks each day. Campers must also bring a backpack, reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, change of clothes to be kept at the centre for the week, comfortable footwear that your child can run in, and appropriate attire for specific weather conditions. For summer camps, campers must bring a swimsuit and a towel.

If your child requires special accommodations for allergies, asthma, diabetes, etc., please contact us so we can ensure your child's needs will be taken care of adequately.

Camps run daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Drop off begins at 8:30 am. After hours care is available from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm for an additional fee.

Yes, we have a financial assistance program at Beaches Sandbox for all programs, including camps. Learn more about our financial assistance program here.

The safety of all camp participants is our main priority, therefore, we use chartered school buses for all trips.

Beaches Sandbox offers 3 different studios for rent: Lee Studio, Queen Studio and Leuty Studio. See details HERE.

Please use our Rental Form to submit your rental request. Once submitted, a Beaches Sandbox staff member will reach out to you.

Rates to book a space at Beaches Sandbox can be found on our Book Our Space page.

Yes, we do offer a discount for non-profit or charitable organizations. Please contact Beaches Sandbox for more information.

Yes, we encourage potential renters to schedule a tour of our facilities. You can book a tour by contacting Beaches Sandbox through email or phone.

Our rental spaces come with various amenities, such as complimentary wi-fi, air conditioning, the freedom to bring in outside catering, food and entertainment, as well as the use of up to 50 chairs and 20 folding 4-foot tables.

We require those who wish to serve alcoholic beverages during their event to obtain a Special Occasions Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) before their space rental. Once the certificate has been obtained, this should be sent to Beaches Sandbox.

Yes, there is a 50% non-refundable deposit due upon booking. The remainder of the balance is due before your rental.

We ask that all space rentals have obtained event insurance prior to their booking. We recommend Special Events Liability from PAL Insurance.

Each studio comes fully equipped with a Bluetooth hookup that plays from speakers in the ceiling.

Please see the capacities for each studio under each studio listed.

Those who rent space at Beaches Sandbox can expect a clean, bright, and welcoming space for their rental. A Beaches Sandbox staff member will be onsite for your rental and will be available to answer any questions that may come up during the rental. Each studio is fully accessible, equipped with air conditioning and heating, has Bluetooth hookups to play music, large windows to allow in maximum natural light. Clean and accessible washrooms for guests and a water fill station on site. Each rental has access to up to 50 chairs and 20 4-foot folding tables.