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Free & Low-Cost Activity Guide Free & Low-Cost Activity Guide 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Activities in Oxford County ............... 4 Activities in Elgin County .................. 15 Activities in St. Thomas ..................... 24 Share the Road .................................. 28 Cycling Safety Information ................ 31 Free activities marked with a star INTRODUCTION Southwestern Public Health knows that getting out and active in the community is fun and healthy, but it can also be expensive. That’s why we’re proud to share this guide filled with free and low cost activities that will help you and your family get active and have fun! Free & Low Cost Activity Guide ACCURACY OF INFORMATION While every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of this listing, activity availability and details may change. Please contact each service provider using the contact information provided in their listing for up-to-date information. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE KidSport™ is a grass roots Canadian non-profit organization that provides support to under- resourced children and youth 18 years of age and under by removing financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. KidSport funds up to $250 per child per calendar year. For more information about KidSport Ontario, please visit www.kidsportcanada.ca/ontario, email ontario@ kidsportcanada.ca, or call 416-899-9106. Canadian Tire Jumpstart offers individual child grants to enable children and youth 4-18 years of age to participate in sport and recreation activities. Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. Jumpstart is committed to helping all families access a range of activities, from boxing to bowling and skating to skiing, and more. They help with the registration and equipment costs associated with a sport or physical activity. Funding is up to $300/activity. To apply for funding, please visit https://jumpstart. canadiantire.ca, review the funding guidelines, and complete the online registration form. Additional inquiries may be directed to 1-844-YES-PLAY, or to [email protected]. 3 Activities in Oxford County OXFORD COUNTY LIBRARY See website for branch locations and addresses 519-539-9800 • www.ocl.net/Your-OCL Library Visits Branches of the Oxford County Library; Brownsville, Burgessville, Embro, Harrington, Ingersoll, Innerkip, Mount Elgin, Norwich, Otterville, Plattsville, Princeton, Tavistock, Thamesford, Tillsonburg All Ages • Cost: Free GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Thamesford 1-800-565-8111 • www.girlguides.ca Sparks/Brownies/Guides/ Pathfinders/Rangers Through a youth-led program, Scouts pave their own path to outdoor adventure and fun. Ages: 5-17 • Cost: $180/year; financial assistance available SCOUTS CANADA Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Thamesford, Kintore, Salford 1-888-855-3336 • www.scouts.ca Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/Venturers Scouts Canada Youth-led program that allows members to gain leadership skills through outdoor adventures. Ages: 5-17 • Cost: $180/year Free & Low Cost Activity Guide SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE 191 Old Wellington St S, Woodstock 519-539-9817 • www.southgatectr.com Active Adults Various physical activities ranging from chair yoga to zumba classes. Contact the Centre for more details. Ages: 55+ • Cost: Membership $75/year; Non-members $5/activity YM/YWCA 808 Dundas St, Woodstock 519.539.6181 • www.ymcawo.ca/woodstock Teen Night Free recreational activities for youth. Details online at www.ymcawo.ca/teen-night Ages: Teens/Youth 13-24 • Cost: Free Seniors Drop-In FREE admission to the facility on Thursdays from open to 2 pm. Access to the fitness centre and to some classes. Ages: 55+ • Cost: Free for 55+ on Thursdays from open until 2pm 5 OXFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE 35 Metcalf St, Unit 301, Woodstock 519-539-1111 ext. 227 • www.oxchc.ca/programs Programs Mental Wellness, Art, cooking, and girls groups and chronic disease workshops. All Ages • Cost: Free SOUTHSIDE AQUATICS CENTRE 315 Finkle Street, Woodstock 519-539-2382 ext. 2701 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/ live-and-play/aquatic-programs.aspx Aquatics Lane Swim, Swimming, Aquafit, Water Walking All Ages • Cost: Youth $2.75, Adult $4.00, Senior $3.25 or Book of 10 for $29.25 Aquafit - $5.25 or Book of 10 for $47.25 WOODSTOCK DISTRICT COMMUNITY COMPLEX SOUTHWOOD ARENA 381 Finkle St, Woodstock 519-421-3484 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca Public Skate All Ages: Adults • Cost: Free Free & Low Cost Activity Guide CITY OF WOODSTOCK RECREATION 519-539-1291 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca Recreation Programs Pickleball courts, basketball courts, volley ball courts, and soccer fields All Ages • Cost: See website or call WOODSTOCK CYCLING CLUB 745751 Township Road 4, Woodstock woodstockcyclingclub.ca Woodstock Cycling Club Members gain access to the Pines Mountain Bike trails and other events. Ages: 10+ • Cost: Day Pass $10; Yearly Membership Individual $35.00 or Family $70 WOODSTOCK SKATE/BIKE PARK 519-539-1291 • facilities.cityofwoodstock.ca Outdoor Skate/Bike Park All Ages • Cost: Free PARKS & OPEN SPACES, WOODSTOCK TRAILS See website for locations • www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/ live-and-play/parks-and-trails.aspx Walking, Outdoor Recreation All Ages • Cost: Free to walk and enjoy community gardens, river, lake or ponds 7 WOODSTOCK FIELD NATURALISTS’ CLUB RPO Woodstock Centre, Woodstock www.woodstockfieldnaturalists.org Walking and Exploring Nature All Ages • Cost: Membership $25/year; $35/family C&D LANES 265 Main Street, Woodstock 519-539-9631 • www.canddlanes.com Seniors Bowling Ages: Seniors • Cost: $10.00 (shoes included) RADIANT HEALTH YOGA Museum Square, 466 Dundas Street 519-539-0654 • www.radianthealthyoga.ca Yoga in the Square Ages: Adults and Seniors • Cost: Free WOODSTOCK LIBRARY 445 Hunter St, Woodstock 519-539-4801 • www.mywpl.ca/learning-programs Free Health & Wellbeing Programs All Ages • Cost: Free CLUB OXFORD HOCKEY Tillsonburg www.cluboxfordhockey.ca Hockey for Everyone Provides equipment, ice time and instruction at no cost to boys and girls not registered in minor hockey Ages: Grade 3-8 • Cost: Free Free & Low Cost Activity Guide STONEBRIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall, 200 Broadway St, Suite 206, Tillsonburg 519-842-3200 • www.stonebridgecs.com Senior Fitness Pickleball, urban poling Cost: $4.00 TILLSONBURG COMMUNITY CENTRE 45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg 519-688-9011 • www.tillsonburg.ca Aquatics and Arena All Ages • Cost: see website TILLSONBURG SENIORS CENTRE 45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg 519-688-2520 • www.tillsonburg.ca Seniors Fitness, Dancing Variety of fitness activities, group fitness, dance. Ages: Seniors • Cost: Membership $40/year with fees for fitness; $2/members or $4/nonmembers DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM (TDMH) Veterans Memorial Trail, Tillsonburg www.tillsonburg.ca/en/live-and-play/resources/Documents/ Recreation/Veterans-Walkway-formatted.pdf Group Walks Meet Tues & Thurs at 9:30 at the Veterans Memorial Trail Ages: Adults • Cost: Free 9 CANADIAN TAI CHI ACADEMY Avondale United Church 60 Harvey Street, Tillsonburg 519-983-3381 • [email protected] www.canadiantaichiacademy.org Tai Chi Mondays & Wednesdays Ages: Adults • Cost: $20/month PARKS & TRAILS (Tillsonburg) See website for locations www.tillsonburg.ca/en/live-and-play/Trails.aspx Walking, Hiking All Ages • Cost: Free to walk and enjoy community gardens, river, lake or ponds INGERSOLL SENIORS CENTRE 250 Ingersoll St. South, Ingersoll 519-485-3869 • www.ingersollseniors.com Activities for Seniors Activities range from a walking club, yoga, total body work outs, SMART program. Ages: Seniors • Cost: Membership $35/year; Nominal fees for non-members to attend classes FUSION YOUTH ACTIVITY & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE 121 Thames St N, Ingersoll 519-485-4386 • www.ingersoll.ca Activities Structured sport, nutrition, music, robotics and art based activities Ages: 10-18 • Cost: $5/year membership Free & Low Cost Activity Guide VICTORIA PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 355 Wellington St, Ingersoll 519-425-1181 • www.ingersoll.ca Activities for all ages Aquatics, recreational and fitness facility, splash pad, seniors fitness programs All Ages • Cost: See website INGERSOLL DISTRICT NATURE CLUB (IDNC) 519-485-4220 • www.ingersollnatureclub.com Nature Club Birding, photography lessons, guided trillium and nature walks. Carpooling available. Ages: Adults • Cost: Membership $15/year; Non-members welcome! LAWSON NATURE RESERVE (Under stewardship of IDNC) Lawson Nature Reserve, McBeth Rd. 519-423-4844 • 519-425-9429 Christmas Bird Count Dec 28, 2020 at 9:00am Come out and help with the count. We work as a group – no experience necessary. All Ages • Cost: Free 11 INGERSOLL DISTRICT MEMORIAL ARENA 97 Mutual St S, Ingersoll 519-485-5023 • www.ingersoll.ca Public Skating All Ages • Cost: Skating $4; Huff & Puff $5 INGERSOLL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ingersollanddistricthorticultural.ca Adult and Youth Horticultural Programs All Ages • Cost: $10 Yearly Membership ADULT ACTIVE CENTRE 68 Mill St E, Plattsville • www.blandfordblenheim.ca/ Services/Parks_Recreation/Community_facilities Activities for Adults Join other adults for bridge, book club, euchre, games and crafting. Special activities may include OPP education, fitness and yoga. Brought to you by Friends of the Princeton Park, Plattsville Lions, Bright Volunteer Group and the Township. Community input is welcomed. Ages: Adults • Cost: Please inquire PLATTSVILLE ARENA 68 Mill St E, Plattsville 519-684-7482 • www.blandfordblenheim.ca/Services/ Parks_Recreation/Community_facilities Public Skating All Ages
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