Recreation Subsidies

The City of St. Thomas is committed to making recreation accessible to all residents. While the City does not currently offer municipal subsidies for recreation programs, camps, or aquatics, we proudly partner with community organizations to support families in need.

Acti-i-Pass (Grade 5 Children)

In partnership with Acti-i-Pass, the City of St. Thomas offers free access to select recreation programs and facilities for children in Grade 5 during the school year. The Acti-i-Pass provides access to a variety of free physical activity opportunities at recreation centres, arenas, pools, and other community locations.

Who is eligible?

Children currently enrolled in Grade 5 in St. Thomas are eligible to apply for the Acti-i-Pass.

How to register:

Visit the Acti-i-Pass Website to learn more or apply. Passes are distributed through local schools in collaboration with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

https://theheal.ca/projects/actipass/ 

  • What programs can I use the ACTI-Pass for in St Thomas?
    • 1 sessional sport or dance program ($40) - no friend or additional person included only the child the pass is issued too 
    • Drop-In Public Skates or Drop-In Public Swims - a plus one is welcome. You can use this for 4 free public skates/swims with a friend or 8 free public skate/swims for one child
    • You cannot use this for other programs and pay the difference or use it towards skate passes 
External Subsidy Programs Accepted

Although the City does not fund internal recreation subsidies, we gladly accept subsidies from external organizations. Please explore the following programs for eligibility and application information:

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Jumpstart provides funding to help children aged 4 to 18 participate in organized sports and recreation activities.

  • Funding can be used for program registration fees, equipment, and more.

  • Applications are open year-round.

  • Families must meet eligibility criteria based on income.

Apply or learn more at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca

KidSport Ontario

KidSport Ontario offers grants of up to $250 per child, per year, to help cover registration fees for children from low-income families.

  • Funding is available for children 18 years and under.

  • The sport or activity must be a recognized and registered program.

Apply or learn more at kidsportcanada.ca

Questions?

If you have questions about registration or how to use an approved subsidy to register for a City program, please contact our Recreation Services team at 519-633-7112 or email [email protected]