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Assistance and Accessibility Programs

Several assistance programs are available to Oshawa residents who want to access recreation and culture programs, services and facilities.

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 Fee Assistance Program Client Form
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: Members get a free Level 1 Swim, Skate & Walk annual membership Members get a 35% discount on a Level 2 Fitness Centre membership Members get a 35% discount on registration fees for all recreation and culture programs Members can be accompanied by a caregiver at no additional cost Notes: The 35% discount on registration fees does not apply to Grandview Kids inclusion programs. The 35% discount on registration fees does not apply to the purchase of a Group Fitness Add-on membership. RAMP members who have purchased a Group Fitness Add-on at the regular price are entitled to receive the regular 50% discount on registration fees for Specialty Fitness programs and are not entitled to an additional 35% discount. Family R.A.M.P. membership benefits The 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 forms Forms are available at the Arts Resource Centre, Civic Recreation Complex, Delpark Homes Centre formerly Legends Centre, Donevan Recreation Complex and South Oshawa Community Centre. Download the Single Adult or Youth R.A.M.P. Application Form Download the Family R.A.M.P. Application Form
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 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. Memberships are offered at a reduced cost. Seniors receive a 35% discount on registration fees for adult recreation and culture programs. Registration for these programs must be done in-person at one of our recreation facilities. Visit or call your local recreation facility for more information.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
The Oshawa Jumpstart Chapter has exceeded its funding capacity for the 2018 registration season. Until further notice the City of Oshawa is unable to process Jumpstart funding applications. For more information regarding the Jumpstart program please visit Jumpstart.Canadiantire.ca 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. Review the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Eligibility Criteria.
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.

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 Fee Assistance Program Client Form

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:

Members get a free Level 1 Swim, Skate & Walk annual membership
Members get a 35% discount on a Level 2 Fitness Centre membership
Members get a 35% discount on registration fees for all recreation and culture programs
Members can be accompanied by a caregiver at no additional cost

Notes:

The 35% discount on registration fees does not apply to Grandview Kids inclusion programs.
The 35% discount on registration fees does not apply to the purchase of a Group Fitness Add-on membership.
RAMP members who have purchased a Group Fitness Add-on at the regular price are entitled to receive the regular 50% discount on registration fees for Specialty Fitness programs and are not entitled to an additional 35% discount.

Family R.A.M.P. membership benefits

The 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 forms

Forms are available at the Arts Resource Centre, Civic Recreation Complex, Delpark Homes Centre formerly Legends Centre, Donevan Recreation Complex and South Oshawa Community Centre.

Download the Single Adult or Youth R.A.M.P. Application Form
Download the Family R.A.M.P. Application Form

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 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.

Memberships are offered at a reduced cost.
Seniors receive a 35% discount on registration fees for adult recreation and culture programs. Registration for these programs must be done in-person at one of our recreation facilities.

Visit or call your local recreation facility for more information.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

The Oshawa Jumpstart Chapter has exceeded its funding capacity for the 2018 registration season.

Until further notice the City of Oshawa is unable to process Jumpstart funding applications. For more information regarding the Jumpstart program please visit Jumpstart.Canadiantire.ca

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.

Review the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Eligibility Criteria.

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.