Summer may seem off in the distance but programming is already planned for recreation and camps for children, adults, seniors and families in Port Coquitlam.
Residents can view the full range of programs in the summer leisure guide available online today (April 24) at portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide.
Registration will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2 for Port Coquitlam residents, and 8 a.m. on Friday, May 5 for the general public.
Register online at portcoquitlam.ca/register for the following programs:
- Summer Camps (ages 3 to 17): Join in on the fun, summer camps are back! From biking, musical theater, swimming and the week-long adventure camps there is something for every child and youth. Details in the summer leisure guide, pages 4-9.
- Bike Programs: Summer is the perfect time to get into gear and enroll your child in one of our Little Sprockets bike programs or Trail Blazer Bike Camps.
- Seniors Activities (adult 60+): Learn about ways to protect your skin naturally from the sun at one of our workshops. Also, explore the benefits of drumming at the summer drum circle.
- Family Imagination Studio: A time for families to make art together in a free-flowing, creative studio. Registered drop-in.
- Terry Fox Library: Join the Summer Reading Club! Get ready to journey through time this summer and introduce your child to the love of books and language. Visit fvrl.ca
Swimming
- Swimming Lessons (All ages): Swim lessons will be available for a variety of swim levels, including Parent and Tot, Preschool, Swimmer and Advanced Aquatics.
- For details and schedule, visit portcoquitlam.ca/swimming.
Skating
- Public Skating programs and lessons (All ages): Take private or group lessons to perfect your skating technique. Schedule: portcoquitlam.ca/skating.
Fitness
- Fitness (All ages): A variety of aerobics classes, yoga and wellness classes for all fitness abilities. Schedule: portcoquitlam.ca/fitness.
Assistance
Financial assistance available is available. Here's what you need to know:
The City of Port Coquitlam offers a variety of supports and resources to ensure all residents have the opportunity to get involved in recreation and arts programs. Through the Financial Assistance Program, eligible families can receive a 75 per cent discount on activities, including camps.
Families can also apply for an Individual Child Grant through Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Program.
Recreation 1:1 Program Support provides accessible and inclusive opportunities for children or youth in registered activities. Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/financialassistance.
