Recreation Programs

Did you participate in a Community Services program this season?

We are interested in hearing feedback about your experience.  Your comments will help us continue to  provide quality programs and improve services.

Please take a few minutes and complete our feedback form and email it to programs@king.ca

Program Feedback Form

The purpose of the Community Assistance Program is to provide fee assistance that is fair, equitable and easy to access for low-income King Township residents.

The Community Services Department understands the benefits to individuals and families that are deprived from recreational opportunities. The department also recognizes that the ability to participate in these opportunities can be difficult, or limited for persons with low-income.

The foundation of the program is based on the values of human dignity and respect, health and wellness, social justice, and quality of life. Building these values, the Community Assistance Program creates an environment of cooperation and inclusivity to provide and improve recreational opportunities for individuals and families.

Eligibility

To be eligible for fee assistance individuals or families must:

1. Submit a completed Community Assistance Program Application Form with the previous year’s income tax return (Notice of Assessment) attached for all income sources
2. Provide proof of King Township residency by attaching a copy of a property tax bill, utility bill, driver’s license or similar documentation with the applicants address on it
3. Reapply annually

Eligible requests per individual

• The total subsidy amount available per person is up to a maximum of $300 during a 12 month period
• The customer pays the total balance that is over the maximum subsidy amount

All applications are to be emailed to cap@king.ca

CAP Application Form

PLAY Program - Positive Leisure Activities for Youth

The PLAY Program is for children ages four to 18 and single parents. The funding is available in the fall, winter, spring and summer through York Region.

Eligibility

Families who live in York Region, who have children and meet at least one of the following criteria may be eligible:

• Receive Rent Subsidy
• Receive Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
• Receive Child Care Fee Subsidy with an annual income of $36,000 or less

How to Apply

The Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY) program applications open quarterly for registration. You will only need to apply once between fall and summer of any given year. You can apply online or by telephone:

• Online: PLAY Program - Positive Leisure Activities for Youth Program (PLAY) Application Form
• Call: Access York at 1-877-464-9675 and ask about the PLAY program

Once you are approved, please check with your local municipality  for registration dates. Once more information is available for your local municipality you will receive an E-Blast with registration instructions.

Jump Start

• Children must fall between the ages of 4 - 18 years old. 
• Funding is allocated to sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity. 
• Programs should be a minimum of five weeks in duration and include at least one session per week. In the case of sports camps, the program must last at least five consecutive days for consideration.
• Families can apply for assistance based on financial need up to a  maximum of $300 per activity 
• The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600, subject to Chapter discretion and/or local demands. 

Apply here- https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grant-guidelines