ACCESSIBLE RECREATION

Their Opportunity

Their Opportunity is a grassroots charity in Durham that exists to provide low-income families (total household income of $45 000 or less) with the means to enroll their children in organized sports and recreation programs. Additionally, within the 3 months of receiving funding, each child is mandated to “pay-it-forward” through their Giveback Program. Their program inspires hope while teaching essential life skills of teamwork and compassion; proving that only one change in a child’s life can create an opportunity for inspiration and change, while further impacting our community. For more information, visit www.theiropportunity.com.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

TheTownshipofScugogisaproudpartnerwiththeCanadianTire FoundationforFamilies Thisprogramhelpsfinancially disadvantagedkidsinCanada,ages4to18years,explorearange ofsportsandrecreationoptionsbysupportingover70different activities Inadditiontoenablingparticipationinhighprofilesports likehockey,soccerandswimming,Jumpstartalsohelpskidstake dancelessons,martialarts,ringette,ortakepartinanyoneof severalotheractivities.Whatkidsdoisuptothem;Jumpstartis heretohelpthemdoit!Jumpstartisproudlysupportedbythe CanadianTireFamilyofcompanies.Applicationscanbecompleted onlineatwww.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.Ifyourequireadditional informationorassistance,pleasecall1-844-YES-PLAY.

The Township Scugog is proudly committed to ensuring our programs and spaces are inclusive for all.

Inclusion Services

The Township of Scugog provides integrated experiences for eligible children requiring extra support. To ensure a recreation or camp experience is provided to as many participants as possible, a minimum of four (4) weeks’ notice is requested to allow adequate time to assess and arrange for program support. You may need extra support if:

Extra support is used at school

Extra help is needed at home for basic care

You have a physical, medical, behavioural and/or developmental disability that could affect your safety or ability to participate

The Township of Scugog has the right to remove participants from a program if they cannot follow the code of conduct. Our Refund Policy will apply.

To make a request for inclusion services please contactmrahm@scugog.ca .

Durham Region Social Services Recreation Card

Participants in the Durham Region Ontario Works (OW) program have the opportunity to receive fee assistance to participate in recreational activities. Participants should contact their caseworker to determine eligibility and receive their recreation card. Contact the Department of Social Services, Region of Durham, at 905-428-7400.

Grade 5 Action Pass is Back!

The Grade 5 Action Pass is available to all grade five students in Durham Region starting September 5, 2023. The action pass gives fifth graders access to FREE drop-in recreation activities including public swimming and public skating across Durham Region at various recreation facilities. Students can obtain their action pass at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre with proof of address and grade. For more information about the activities and facilities, visit durham.ca/physicalactivity.