Register for a Program

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The Municipality of Port Hope's program registration is a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is required at the time of registration.

Don't miss our Spring Aquatics and Program Registration

Spring Aquatics: Registration opens April 7, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.
Spring Program and Fitness: Registration opens April 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Spring Aquatics and Program session runs from April 21, 2025 to June 22, 2025 (9 weeks).

Spring Fitness session runs from April 21, 2025 to June 29, 2025 (10 weeks).

Learn how to register below.

Plan ahead with future registration dates:

We have 5 registration sessions a year. Check back regularly for updates to registration sessions:

Summer:

Summer Aquatics: Registration opens June 23, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.
Summer/Fitness: Registration opens June 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Summer Aquatics runs from July 7, 2025 to August 22, 2025 (7 weeks).
Summer Fitness session runs from June 30, 2025 to August 31, 2025 (9 weeks).

Fall:

Check back for Fall 2025 registration dates.

Winter 1:

Check back for Winter 1 2025 registration dates.

Winter 2:

Check back for Winter 2 2026 registration dates.

Day Camp Registration:

Three easy ways to register

Online is the best method to ensure you get the program you want at your desired time

Online

Beat the line and register online for best selection.

Pay by credit card or gift card
ActiveNet applies a small service charge to all applicable online transactions

Follow our tips for completing registration.

Call

905-885-2474 or 905-885-7908
Pay by credit card or gift card

Please be advised that during peak registration times, it may be difficult to get through on the phone lines. Please do not leave registration voicemail.

Call us

In-Person

During facility hours (Jack Burger Sports Complex or Town Park Recreation Centre)

Pay by cash, cheque, gift card, debit, or credit card.
Make cheques payable to the Municipality of Port Hope ($30.00 charge for NSF cheques)

Be ready!

We recognize that registration is a busy time! We’ve listened to your feedback and have put systems in place to help ensure the fairest possible process. Please ensure you do your part and be ready!

Tips in advance of registration

Registration is done on a first come first service basis
You may only register people living in the same household as you – registering your friends will not be permitted
Ensure you have your account and 55+ membership updated in advance
Ensure you have a swim assessment completed before registration date to determine your child’s correct swim level
Ensure you have your questions answered about classes, instructors, levels before registration day
If you didn’t get your spot in your favourite class, go on-line and put your name on the waitlist – waitlists are monitored to determine the capacity for additional classes
Check back after registration to see if spots have opened up
Only register for the classes you want – Fees apply to refunds and your on-line service fee is not returned

Tips for completing your online registration

Be sure you have an active account with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, if you forget your password- use the forgot password feature to update it. Logins are associated with your email. You can create a new account if needed.

Steps:

When you are logged in to your account click Activities at the top of the page
Click the green box enroll now beside the activity/program you are interested in registering for
Select participant
Make sure you fill out enrollment details. You have to fill out medications/allergies, if you have none just put n/a in the field
Add this transaction to your cart, your shopping cart now shows you have a pending transaction
If you do not wish to register another family member or register for another program, read and complete waivers, initial and click the box that you have read the waiver. If you would like to register an additional family member or register for another program, select Activities at the top of the page and complete the same process. If you have added to the cart for each person/program, they will show in the cart.
Check out – this will take you to the payment screen
Complete your payment

Recreation fee assistance

Changes, refunds, and cancellations

Any changes or refunds to a program registration will be charged the $17.75 administrative fee. The administrative fee will be waived for refunds with medical proof. Refunds requested after the start of a session will be pro-rated based on the number of classes completed. For Aquatics Programs after week 2, no refund will be given.

If a program is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will be notified. When possible, a different time or day will be offered. If the alternate day does not work for you, a full refund or credit will be given. There is no administration fee for programs cancelled by the Municipality.

ActiveNet service charge fees for online registration are not refundable.

Multi-child discount

Program feedback

Gift Cards and Recreation Passes

Looking for a great gift? We have the perfect idea for birthdays and special occasions. Support your loved one in becoming more active and engaged with the gift of recreation! Discover below how you can gift recreation opportunities such as swimming, skating, gym activities, registered programs and Parks Recreation and Culture merchandise.

Get a Gift Card or Recreation Pass