Recreation Subsidies

In partnership with Acti-i-Pass, we offer free access to select recreation programs and facilities for children in Grade 5 during the school year.

Who is eligible: children currently enrolled in Grade 5 in St. Thomas

How to register: visit the Acti-i-Pass website to apply. Schools distribute passes in partnership with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

What you can use it for:

• 1 sessional sport or dance program for the year ($45 value), for the child the pass is issued to only (no plus-one welcome) and must be a course with no waitlist
• drop-in public skates or public swims, with a plus-one welcome. Use it for 4 free skates or swims with a friend, 

You cannot use the Acti-i-Pass toward other programs and pay the difference, or apply it toward skate passes.

Helps children ages 4 to 18 take part in organized sports and recreation. Funding can cover registration fees, equipment and more. Applications are open year-round, and families must meet income-based eligibility criteria.

Apply or learn more at Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Offers grants of up to $250 per child per year to help cover registration fees for children from low-income families. Available for children 18 and under, for recognized and registered sport or activity programs.

Apply or learn more at KidSport Canada

Subsidies may be available through St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services to help cover some or all of the cost of day camps.

If you are applying for a subsidy, first confirm that a space is available in your preferred camp. Contact 519-633-7112 or email the Camp Supervisor at campsupervisor@stthomas.ca

Once you have confirmed a camp space, contact St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services at 519-631-9350 to learn more about childcare subsidies and find out if you qualify.