Register for summer fun starting June 9

Summer is the perfect time to get active, try something new and enjoy the outdoors, and the City of St. Catharines has a wide range of swimming, recreation and cultural programs to help you do just that.

The City’s summer session for swimming and recreation programs starts at the end of June. Online registration for St. Catharines residents opens Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m.

Summer programs are often in high demand, with some classes filling quickly. To avoid delays on registration day and improve your chances of getting into your preferred program, residents should create an ActiveSTC account or update their account information in advance. Participants can also browse available programs now and add selections to their “Wish List” for quick access when registration opens.

Visit stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTCPrograms for program descriptions, registration information and more.

This summer, residents can get active outdoors with tennis lessons for all ages, explore wellness through Introduction to Forest Therapy for adults, or connect with nature through Outdoor Nature Mindfulness programs for children. Swimming lessons will also be available at Lion Dunc Schooley Pool and the Port Dalhousie Pool.

St. Catharines is committed to being a community where everyone can play, with quality, well-maintained indoor and outdoor recreation spaces and programs designed to reflect community needs and best practices. From arts and wellness to sports and fitness, the City’s programs offer something for every interest and skill level. Led by experienced and welcoming instructors, programs provide fun and inclusive environments.

The City also offers a variety of drop-in recreation programs for all ages and interests. Visit stcatharines.ca/DropInPrograms for more information.

While online registration offers the most convenient way to sign up, walk-in registration for St. Catharines residents opens Wednesday, June 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

Online registration for all participants, including non-residents, opens Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m., with walk-in registration available beginning Friday, June 12 at 8:30 a.m.