Recreation Programs and Summer Camp

If you have children and youth aged 4 to 18, you may be eligible to receive a subsidy for community recreation programs and/or summer day camps offered by local municipal recreation departments in York Region.

You may be eligible if you:

• Live in York Region and have children.
• Live in Social Housing and pay rent geared-to-income.
• Are receiving Ontario Works benefits.
• Are receiving Child Care Fee Assistance and earn an income that is within low-income guidelines established by York Region.

PLAY (Positive Leisure Activities for Youth) Program
Subsidies are available for children 4-18 years to attend recreation and sport programs, such as swimming lessons, dance lessons, or sport programs, in your local municipality.

• Program fees are covered in full up to a maximum amount approved by York Region.
• If your family is approved for subsidy, complete your registration with your local recreation department
• Space in programs is not guaranteed by York Region.
• Approval takes place each session.

For more information and to be approved for PLAY, call KIDS LINE: 1-888-703-KIDS (5437) Option #6.

Summer Day Camp
Subsidies are available for children 6-13 years to attend summer day camps offered by local Parks and Recreation Departments.

• Camp fees are covered in full, up to a maximum amount approved by York Region.
• Once approved for subsidy, complete your registration with your local recreation department.
• Space in camps is not guaranteed by York Region.

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