Additional Information for Students and Families

When You Visit TUSC

Coming on a visit to the Toronto Urban Studies Centre should be fun! Being prepared is a great first step to a smooth day.

Check out For Students, For Parent Volunteers, and What to Bring to find out how to come prepared. 

Please note that TUSC and all TDSB facilities are scent-free workplaces.


How to prevent tick bites and Lyme disease

  • Wear light-coloured clothing so ticks are easy to see
  • Cover up by wearing closed footwear and tucking pants into socks
  • Use a repellent that contains DEET or Icaridin and follow the manufacturer’s directions
  • Perform full-body checks on yourself, children, and pets
  • When you get home, put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them
  • Find out how Lyme disease is identified and treated

How to Prepare Yourself