Training offered in French.

What is the DAFA?
The Diplôme d’aptitude aux fonctions d’animateur (DAFA) is a national training program for animators developed by national leisure organizations (NLO). Under the responsibility of the Conseil québécois du loisir (CQL), it aims to ensure the safety and quality of group activities for young people aged 5 to 17, across all regions of Quebec.

What is the training?
During this training, which lasts a minimum of 42 hours, registered participants will learn the theory and basic concepts needed to become an animator. Subsequently, they will complete a mandatory 40-hour internship, allowing them to apply the theory learned. With this diploma, participants are better equipped to obtain a position as a day camp animator in Saint-Laurent!

When?
Training: Every Saturday, from January 9 to February 20, 2027, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Internship: From March 1 to March 5, 2027, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Where?
Centre des loisirs de Saint-Laurent
1375 Grenet Street

Cost
$282 *

*A family rate is available when registering two or more children. The discount is applied automatically at the time of registration.

Registration

The next registration period begins on Tuesday, November 3, at 8:30 a.m.