Accessible Recreation

Their Opportunity is a grassroots charity in Durham that exists to provide low-income families (total household income of $45, 000 or less) with the means to enroll their children in organized sports and recreation programs. Additionally, within the 3 months of receiving funding, each child is mandated to “pay-it-forward” through their Giveback Program. Their program inspires hope while teaching essential life skills of teamwork and compassion; proving that only one change in a child’s life can create an opportunity for inspiration and change, while further impacting our community. 

How to apply: 

• Review the Leisure and Activity guide to find a program your child(ren) are interested in and note our registration dates to avoid disappointment. 
• Complete an Application for Funding online with Their Opportunity. 
• Once approval is received from Their Opportunity, contact the recreation staff at recreation@scugog.ca or 905-985-8698 to register in the program. 

Call 1-844-943-4767 or email program@theiropportunity.com for any questions, concerns or support!

The Township of Scugog is a proud Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program partner. This program helps financially disadvantaged kids in Canada, ages 4 to 18 years, explore a range of sports and recreation options by supporting over 70 different activities. In addition to enabling participation in high profile sports like hockey, soccer and swimming, Jumpstart also helps kids take dance lessons, martial arts, and ringette, or take part in any one of several other activities.

What kids do is up to them; Jumpstart is here to help them do it! Jumpstart is proudly supported by the Canadian Tire Family of companies. Applications can be completed online at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.

View the Grant Application Guidelines to see if you qualify for funding and complete the online application.  

Call 1-844-YES-PLAY for more information. 

Participants in the Durham Region Ontario Works (OW) program have the opportunity receive fee assistance to participate in recreational activities. Participants should contact their caseworker to determine eligibility and receive their recreation card at the Department of Social Services, Region of Durham at 905-428-7400. 

The Regional Municipality of Durham's Child Care Fee Subsidy Program helps families who live in the Durham Region pay for licensed child care. For more information on securing a child care space at a licensed child care provider or approved recreation program, visit durham.ca/subsidy.

The Grade 5 Action Pass is available to all grade five students in Durham Region starting each September. The action pass gives fifth graders access to FREE drop-in recreation activities including public swimming and public skating across Durham Region at various recreation facilities. Students can obtain their action pass at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre with proof of address and grade. For more information about the activities and facilities, visit durham.ca/physicalactivity. 

In Scugog, activities included are free public skating, free public swimming, and free youth shinny. 

The Township of Scugog provides integrated experiences for eligible children requiring extra support. To ensure a recreational or camp experience is provided to as many participants as possible, requests for March Break support are required by November 1 and Summer support by February 1 to allow adequate time to assess and arrange for program support. 

You may need extra support if: 

• Extra support is used at school 

• Extra help is needed at home for basic care 
• You have a physical, medical, behavioral and/or developmental disability that could affect your safety or ability to participate 

The Township of Scugog has the right to remove participants from a program if they cannot follow the code of conduct. The Township of Scugog Refund Policy will apply. 

To make a request for inclusion services please contact recreation@scugog.ca