Child and Youth Recreation Funding Programs
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is committed to promoting healthy and active lifestyles for all residents in the region. The following two programs can help families afford to register their children for organized sports, setting the foundation for good health and wellness as they grow.St. Aidan’s Society Summer Camp Subsidy
Families who lost their home to the 2016 wildfire or lost their employment due to the 2016 wildfire are eligible for the Summer Camp Subsidy. Up to two weeks of camp registration will be paid for families who meet this criteria. Funding is provided by the Red Cross.
Contact Information
Sandy Grandison
780-713-9334
sandy@mcmurrayallconnected.ca
Summer Camp Subsidy Information
KidSport
No kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport is a provincial program that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.
Applications are available on the Kidsport Wood Buffalo website.
Contact Information for KidSport:
780-370-1170
Woodbuffalo@kidsport.ab.ca
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Did you know that one in three Canadian families can't afford organized sports for their kids?
Jumpstart, a national funding program through Canadian Tire, helps kids get the chance to play.
Jumpstart Application
Contact Information for Jumpstart:
Community Services Department
780-743-7966
recreationandculture@rmwb.ca
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Webpage
