Fall Program Registration Begins July 25
As the autumn leaves begin to change and the crisp air rolls in, the City is excited to offer a wide variety of programs this fall. Port Coquitlam residents of all ages can move, create and connect this fall with day camps, senior activities, sports & fitness, arts programming, skating and swimming lessons, and much more. Registration will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25 for Port Coquitlam residents, and 8 a.m. on Friday, July 28 for the general public. Residents can view the full range of programs in the fall leisure guide available online today, July 14 at portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide. Register online at portcoquitlam.ca/register for the following programs: - Day Camps (Ages 3 to 17): Pro-D Day and Winter Break Camps are back. Learn to skate, have a full day of fun and participate in games, crafts, swimming, and other themed activities. Half-day and full-day camps are available. Details in the fall leisure guide, pages 4-5.
- Seniors Activities (Adults 60+): There is so much to enjoy this fall for seniors. From Armchair Travel, Dance Parties, and holiday socials. Learn more about seniors' programming on pages 38-41 in the fall leisure guide.
- Family Imagination Studio: A time for families to make art together in a free-flowing, creative studio. Registered drop-in. Learn more about Arts & Culture programming on pages 42-47.
- Special Events: Celebrate Fall in the City with festivals, arts & entertainment. For a full list of fall events visit portcoquitlam.ca/events.
- Terry Fox Library: Meet fellow book lovers and join the Coffee Mug Book Club. New members are always welcome, attend a meeting to join! Learn more on pages 48 - 49 or visit fvrl.ca.
- 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.
- Public Skating programs and lessons (All ages): Take private or group lessons to perfect your skating technique. Schedule: portcoquitlam.ca/skating.
- Fitness (All ages): A variety of aerobics classes, yoga, and wellness classes for all fitness abilities. Schedule: portcoquitlam.ca/fitness.
NEW - Changes to Aquatic and Skating Program Registration We're making the following improvements to the registration process for fall 2023: - Adding skills as a pre-requisite to a customer's profile in the registration system as a requirement for aquatics and skating lessons. For more information about proof of prerequisites go to page 14 in the fall leisure guide or visit portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide.
- Adding additional registration dates for swimming lessons on a rolling registration. A rolling registration will provide an opportunity for participants to register for a lesson more frequently throughout the season and provide fewer breaks in learning.
Aquatic Rolling Registration Dates for Fall 2023 |
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We're excited to increase access to swim and skating lessons for fall 2023 with this enhanced registration process. Have questions? Contact Recreation at [email protected] or call 604-927-PLAY (7529).
Financial Assistance and Program Support Available
The City 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 percent 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.
Stay Informed
Program and registration information is provided in the fall leisure guide, available online at portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide. For more information about program registration, contact Recreation via email [email protected] or call 604-927-PLAY(7529).
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Media Contact
Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
Email [email protected]