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We promote active living, as well as family and community relationships, through a variety of recreational activities for all ages—healthy citizens make a healthy community.
The Fall/Winter Activities Guide is in!
Printed copies are also available at City facilities- get yours today!
Alternate formats, communication supports, and accommodations are available. For more information, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility@cambridge.ca or 519-623-1340 Ext. 4292.
When to Register
Fall/Winter registration opens on August 21, 2024.
Registration takes place two times a year with spring/summer mid March and fall/ winter at the end of August. Aquatic programs open at 7 a.m. and all other recreation and culture programs at 8:30 a.m.
Find a Program
- Browse the Activities Guide (available second week of August).
- Programs can be reviewed by visiting the Cambridge Online Registration for Activities & Leisure (CORAL) site.
- To search drop-in programs visit the CCA site or Adult, 50+, Swim Schedules pages.
How to Register
- In person at City Hall or a recreation facility (with W.G. Johnson Centre beginning at 7 a.m. and all other facilities at 8:30 a.m.).
2. Online on our CORAL site
Please remember to join the waitlist if your desired program is full. Those on the list will be contacted if space becomes available.
Program Cancellations
To stay up to date on unplanned program cancellations and facility closures please subscribe to the "Alerts" for " Facility & Program Changes" to receive an email notification.Subscribe now
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| Hours of operation will change in the holiday season.
SCHEDULES: Our best effort is made to provide you with the most accurate information, however, schedules and fees are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel, amend, change, postpone or combine classes/activities that are listed. For the most up to date activity schedule, please refer to CORAL
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| Drop in and Pay as you go activities are available for Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Aquatics, Fitness, Adult and 50+. Check with the front desk to learn whether your favourite drop in program requires pre-registration. |
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| The City of Cambridge is committed to providing assistance to cover part of the cost of City-run recreation programs and memberships for families and individuals who can't afford to participate in these activities. The Activities For Less program is for permanent Cambridge residents only. Eligibility is based on total household income. Eligible programs - Programs run directly by the City of Cambridge, Parks, Recreation and Culture Division which include:
Ineligible charges - fee assistance cannot be used for manuals, exam fees, program supplies or administrative fees Activities for Less Complete, sign and date the fee assistance application form.
Please note - If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail (allow 15-20 business days). Incomplete applications will be returned. Applying for fee assistance does not guarantee approval Fee assistance must be approved before registering and may not be applied after. You must apply annually for Activities for Less. Fee assistance starts from the date of approval for one full year. Subsequent applications are accepted no earlier than 3 weeks prior to the expiry of current approved fee assistance. We handle all inquiries confidentially. If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the application, please contact Recreation and Culture Department at (519) 623-1340 ext. 4531. JumpStart Program
To learn more about the Jumpstart program, apply for funding, or make a donation
Jumpstart or call 1-844-YES-PLAY
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| We realize that sometimes patrons sign up for an activity(s) that doesn’t fully meet their expectations. If you realize that your activity registration doesn’t meet your needs, we have developed a comprehensive refund/withdrawal policy that fits many circumstances. Although it is not mandatory for you to do so, it is helpful to us if you let us know your reason for withdrawing from a program. |
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| For questions about the benefits of memberships
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| The W.G. Johnson Centre and John Dolson Centre has a full gymnasium that can be used for open gym. Open Gym is available anytime the gymnasium is not in use by other programs, to view availability please follow the instructions below.
Come Join Us for Open Gym! |
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| Sport and recreation activities in Cambridge could not be possible without the support of dedicated volunteers and community associations. These individuals and groups help run our programs and organize major tournaments and special events. Learn more and become a volunteer today! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HIGH FIVE Quality of PlayWe are a committed member and accredited organization of HIGH FIVE—a province-wide quality assurance program designed to support the safety, well-being, and healthy development of children in sport and recreation programs. |
