Several assistance programs are available to Oshawa residents who want to access recreation and culture programs, services and facilities. Have questions about our recreation subsidy programs? Email us a [email protected] or call 905-436-3311.
Recreation Fee Assistance Program |
All Oshawa residents should be able to participate and enjoy recreation and culture programs, services and facilities. You may be eligible to receive financial assistance to assist with the cost of participation. Review the Recreation Fee Assistance Program Client Information Sheet for detailed information. |
Recreation Access Membership Program (R.A.M.P.) |
Oshawa residents with a permanent disability are eligible for this program. You qualify automatically if you are enrolled in the Ontario Disability Support Program (O.D.S.P.) or Canada Pension Plan (C.P.P.) Disability Support or if you have a C.N.I.B. Client Card, Access 2 Entertainment or Disability Travel Card. If you do not have one of the verification items listed above, please complete the R.A.M.P. application and provide two professional references who can verify that you have a permanent disability, that the disability restricts you from performing activities within the range considered normal, and that the disability cannot be eliminated by the use of a technical aid. Applications are reviewed and/or approved on an annual basis. Please re-submit your completed application and the required documentation. Single Adult or Youth R.A.M.P. membership benefits:
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Family R.A.M.P. membership benefitsThe spouse and children of an adult R.A.M.P. member, who is the primary family caregiver and who qualifies under the Ontario Disability Support Program (O.D.S.P.), are entitled to the same member benefits. R.A.M.P. application formsForms are available at the Arts Resource Centre, Civic Recreation Complex, Delpark Homes Centre formerly Legends Centre, Donevan Recreation Complex and South Oshawa Community Centre.
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Durham Region Social Services |
Oshawa Community Services and Durham Region Social Services offer residents, who are participants of Ontario Works, the opportunity to participate in recreation and culture activities. Contact Durham Region Social Services at 905-666-6239 or visit www.durham.ca/socialservices for more information. |
Oshawa Residents 65 years and older |
Oshawa residents 65 years of age get discounted rates when accessing recreation facilities, services and programs.
Visit or call your local recreation facility for more information. |
Canadian Tire Jumpstart |
Oshawa is a proud partner with the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families in the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. Jumpstart provides financially disadvantaged children in Canada, between the ages of 4 and 18, an opportunity to participate in sports and active recreational activities. For more information regarding the Jumpstart program please visit Jumpstart.Canadiantire.ca Review the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Eligibility Criteria. Note: Individual Child Grant applications are not being accepted for online programming at this time. |
Their Opportunity |
Their Opportunity exists to provide low-income families with the means to enroll their children in local sports and recreation programs. By alleviating the financial costs, children can develop the confidence, social skills and healthy lifestyle attainable through sport. All children who receive sponsorship through Their Opportunity are required to "pay-it-forward' through our unique give-back program. The children use the skills they've developed through sport to enhance the community through service and engagement. For more information or how to apply, visit www.TheirOpportunity.com or call 905-444-9992. |