Fee Assistance

Affordable Recreation Program (ARP)

At the Town of Saugeen Shores, we believe that wellness and recreation should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve built a comprehensive Affordable Recreation Program to support residents of Saugeen Shores in accessing our state-of-the-art facilities.

Subsidized Access Options Include:

General Subsidy Programs such as the Passes for Access initiative, offering 10-visit passes at up to 50% off for eligible adults and active agers (aged 20+) to access the Pryde AWC.
Support for Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Clients, ensuring individuals receiving social assistance have access to recreation and wellness opportunities. To discuss support options, please contact your OW or ODSP program representative.
Flexible Memberships and Drop-in Rates, including discounted options for youth, Active Agers, and low-income residents.
Child Care and Child Activity Assistance through Bruce County.
Free Participation Programs and Low Cost Sports Access Passes to promote inclusive and barrier-free engagement.

Eligibility for programs is based on financial need and program availability.

Available Subsidy / Financial Support Programs

Saugeen Shores Passes for Access (Pryde AWC)

The Passes for Access program is designed to reduce financial barriers and promote active living for adult and active ager residents of Saugeen Shores. Eligible participants can receive 10-visit passes at up to 50% off the approved rate, with flexible payment options to support accessibility and inclusion.

Available to Saugeen Shores residents who meet the income threshold based on Bruce County’s Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO)
Requires application form and proof of income for eligibility
Offers flexible access options and payment plans
Funded annually through the Town of Saugeen Shores Business Plan budget

The Passes for Access Program will open for intake once the Pryde AWC is Open

Program Guidelines *coming soon*

Application Form *coming soon*

This initiative reflects our commitment to making recreation and wellness opportunities more accessible to all members of our community.

Bruce County Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP)

The Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP) helps families with the cost of activities such as school trips, school nutrition programs, extra-curricular activities, recreation programs, arts and cultural programs, Scouts or Girl Guides up to $500 per child, per year.

For more information, please visit Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP)

Bruce County Child Care Fee Subsidy

Families in Bruce County with children aged 0 to 13 may qualify for help with child care costs. Depending on your income and situation, Bruce County may cover some or all of your fees.

Fee subsidy may cover costs for:

Licensed child care centres and nursery schools
Bruce County Licensed Home Child Care Program
Before and After School Programs
Authorized camps and recreation programs

For more information, please visit Bruce County Child Care Fee Subsidy

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

The Canadian Tire Jumpstart program connects children from families in financial need to organized sports or programs (Minimum 3 classes / sessions) in their communities.

Families can receive up to $600 per child each year, depending on availability of local Jumpstart chapter funding.

To see if a family qualifies, Jumpstart looks at their income using LICO (Low Income Cut-Off). Families will need to share their Canada Child Benefit (CCB) information, financial information, and complete a Jumpstart funding application. Jumpstart works closely with families to make the process as easy as possible.

You can apply online here.

Fill the Program

The Town of Saugeen Shores 'Fill the Program' initiative provides financial assistance to families who wish to enroll their children in swimming lessons by allowing families in need to access unfilled classes.

You can add your child to the 'Fill the Program' list by contacting the Community Services Department or registering online by searching 'Fill the Program'. If space is available in the appropriate swim level after the second class of the session, 'Fill the Program' participants will be invited to join at no cost.

You are not required to show proof of income to sign up. Participants will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information contact our Programs and Facilities Booking Coordinator.

Saugeen Recreation Sport Assistance Fund (SRSAF)

The Saugeen Recreation Sport Assistance Fund is available to Saugeen First Nation Residents only. The Assistance Fund can assist Saugeen First Nations children / youth in accessing funding for registered sports, programs, or Pryde AWC memberships.

Program funding varies based on program and registration type.

For more information and applications please contact Saugeen First Nation.