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Child & Youth Programs

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The City of Stratford operates a variety of day and special event programming for children 4 to 17 years of age.  This includes summer day camp, holiday break programs,  crafty kids, community youth dances and more.

PA Day Programs
Wednesday,  February 1 , 2012

Time:     8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (free extended hours)
Ages:    4-12 years
Cost:     $20.00/participant
Location:    Community Hall (Stratford Rotary Complex)

PA Day programs are designed for participants between the ages 4 – 12, are playground-based, and will include games, crafts, skating, outdoor activities and much more!  Only 30 spaces per program.  Please click here to register now!

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Now available! the digital version of the Recreation Activity Guide. Inside, view activity schedules, policies, and admission fees.

recConnect: Online Registration Services
Browse, register, and pay for recreation activities offered through the City.  Check it out!

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How to Register
ONLINE: Over half of our families are now using recConnect to view recreation program information, and to register online. No extra fees are charged to use this service. Credit card only accepted.  Please note, family discounts and activities purchased with subsidy are not accepted online. Please come visit us in person.

WALK IN: Paper registrations will be accepted in person at the Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Road, Monday thru Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm.  Pay by cash or cheque, with cheques payable to the “City of Stratford”. Post-dated cheques must be dated 3 weeks prior to registered program start date. A $30.00 fee for NSF cheques will apply. Where applicable, all program fees include taxes. Walk in registration and payment must be received by no later than 4:30pm on the Thursday preceding the week of enrolment. Phone registrations NOT accepted.

Program Cancellation
We recommend you register early, as delayed registration could result in activity cancellation.  If your activity is cancelled due to insufficient enrolment, you may transfer to another activity (subject to availability), or receive a full refund.

Refund/Credit Policy
Provided an activity withdrawal is requested 5 business days prior to the program start date, refunds will be issued less a $15 per activity, per participant administration fee.  Pro-rated refunds will be granted with a Doctors’ certificate, and no later than half way through the activity program. ALL REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE in person at the Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Road, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. In place of a refund, we will gladly credit your account, with the credit to be used by the family, in full, to the end of the next calendar year.

Course Confirmation
The Community Services Department will contact you ONLY if an activity/program is full, or if there is an issue with your registration.  If you are not contacted, please consider yourself enrolled.

Family Discount
A family discount is available for families with 3 or more children participating in full week programs.  You will receive $20.00 off the 3rd or more child participating in the same program, and in the same week/session of registration.

Subsidy
Program registration subsidy is available through the City of Stratford Social Services Department, Child Care Division. For information, please call 1 800 669 2948 ext. 254, or 519 271 3773 ext. 271.

For more information on this program, please contact:

Child & Youth Services Coordinator
Jeff Otten
Phone: 519-271-0250 ext. 287
Email: jotten@city.stratford.on.ca