Fee Assistance Programs

• 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

Program Guidelines

Application Form

Submission Process:

1. Review the Program Guidelines to determine eligibility 
2. Complete the Application Form
3. Submit application via email or in person
4. Staff will contact applicant to regarding application status following review (5-10 business days) 

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

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)

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

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.

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.

The Saugeen Recreation Sport Assistance Fund is available to Saugeen First Nation residents only and 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.