Per provincial requirements, proof of vaccine will be required to enter municipal recreation facilities in Waterloo Region beginning Sept. 22. For full details visit our vaccination requirements page. 

Our printed Activities Guide is not currently available. Please take the time to browse the programs on our online registration site. Be sure to check back as new programs will be added regularly.

Drop-in Programs

Drop-in programs are running now with new ones added regularly! Registration is a required step to safely run all programs. Register online for a drop-in program today. Customers are encouraged to book their spot in advance.

Fall program registration

Registration begins for fall programs Aug 25.  All programs will have a maximum capacity based on physical distancing requirements. 

In person registration can occur at City Hall or any of our recreation facilities.  Hours of operation are below. 

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Cambridge Centre for the Arts 

To review the Cambridge Centre for the Arts Fall programs check out our newsletter.

Cambridge 50+ Recreation Centres

See the expanded program offerings in the Fall 50+ newsletter.

COVID-19 Recreation Safety

The Region of Waterloo has moved into Step Three of the Province of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen. Cambridge staff will safely reopen selected city programs and services using a two-phased approach as the city enters Step Three of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen plan, with many of our indoor facilities opening to a modified schedule starting Monday July 26. 

Please remember to 'Check before you Rec' and visit the city’s COVID-19 Recreation Safety for the latest information. The City of Cambridge continues to work together with Public Health to review the provincial regulations and update changes accordingly for municipal services, operations and programs.

Preschool, Kinder and Children Programs

Adult Registered Programs

Special Interest Programs

Memberships:

All recreation and culture memberships were suspended and extended for the period of the closure. Please note that our Aquatic Indoor Facilities will have limited hours.  The Aqua Annual membership has been suspended and will be extended through to Labour Day.  To swim for summer 2021, please consider purchasing a summer monthly activity pass or summer swim pass. If you are not yet comfortable attending our facilities in-person, please use the email addresses listed below to request a pro-rated refund.

  • Aquatics memberships and passes:  tavaresz@cambridge.ca
  • 50+ memberships: 50Plus@cambridge.ca
  • Arts memberships: artcentre@cambridge.ca

Please note that all refunds can be placed on account or will be refunded via cheque requisition. 

For a complete overview of updates on Recreation and Culture programs and how we are responding to Covid 19, please visit Recreation Safety.  Should you have any questions related to your registration or membership, please call Service Cambridge at 519-623-1340. 

We thank the community for your patience and will update if there are further adjustments or changes.  

Starting the week of July 26 the hours of operation will be as follows: 
CentreHoursFacility Specifications

Cambridge Centre for the Arts (CCA)

David Durward Centre (DDC) 62 Dickson St.

Closed

 

8:30-4pm Tues, Wed, Thurs

 Open only for the use of day camps.

Please enter through the entrance at 62 Dickson Street (corner of Dickson & Wellington Street)

Allan Reuter Centre (ARC)

507 King St. E.

8:30am-4pm
Wed & Thurs

 Front door on King Street

William E. Pautler Centre

1145 Concessions

8:30-4pm

Mon-Fri

Side entrance off the North Parking lot
Pickleball will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings


John Dolson Centre

 

Please view swim schedule

 

 

 

W.G. Johnson Centre (including Ted Wake Centre)

Please view swim schedule

Please enter through entrance at 31 Kribs Street (main front doors) off upper parking lot

For John Dolson Centre and W.G. Johnson Centre  view current hours

Conditioning Room Hours , for up-to-date hours keep visiting here. Please note registration will be required prior to your visit.

Registration Policies

 Age requirements
You must meet any age requirements by the first session/class of a program, unless otherwise stated.
Refund policy 
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.
 Fee assistance

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:

  • aquatic lessons (private/semi-private lessons are ineligible)
  • individual memberships for youth, student, adult and senior (some exceptions
  • registered program

Ineligible charges - fee assistance cannot be used for manuals, exam fees, program supplies or administrative fees

Activities for Less

 

  1. Complete, sign and date the fee assistance application form.
  2. Attach copies of current  tax year Revenue Canada, Income Tax Notice of Assessment for all adults in the household (copies only)
  3. If income is $0 you must still provide a copy of Revenue Canada, Notice of Assessment
  4. If the Assessment does not show your current address please provide proof of same

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
 Non-residents
If you live outside of the Cambridge community, a non-resident fee applies in addition to our regular program or membership fees. We calculate this additional fee automatically when you register for a program.

If you believe you were charged the non-resident fee incorrectly; you must appeal and produce documentation within 90 days of the registration in order to receive a review and adjustment.