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.

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 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

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]