Recreation Assistance Programs

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Everybody Gets to Play™ is a national initiative to enhance the quality of life for families by increasing access and participation in recreation, athletic and cultural opportunities. Through Everybody Gets to Play™, the city is able to offering the following programs.

The Recreation Assistance and Creative Culture Connections Programs run January 2 – November 30 each year.  Applications received in December will be processed in the next calendar year.

City of Leduc's Recreation Assistance Program

The Recreation Assistance Program (RAP) is a subsidy for facility membership and/or programs at the Leduc Recreation Centre. City of Leduc and rural Leduc County residents who can demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply. Verification of income, residency is required as part of the application process. For additional information please call 780-980-7109. The RAP funding season runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 1 of each year.

The RAP Application Form can be completed here:

>> RAP Application Form
>> RAP Program Requirements 

If you would prefer to fill out the form manually, you can access a printable version here. Application forms can also be picked up at the Leduc Recreation Centre or at FCSS (Family and Community Support Services), at the Civic Centre.

MNP - Kicks for Kids

MNP Kicks for Kids is a free drop-in opportunity for youth between the ages of 8-17 years. It's a great way for youth to stay active, have fun, hang out with friends and meet new people.

MNP Kicks for Kids is held at the LRC after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 - 4:30 p.m. There are plenty of activities to enjoy, such as indoor soccer, lacrosse, ball hockey, basketball, volleyball, badminton and much more.

What you need to know

Who: Youth between the ages of 8-17
Where:
 
Leduc County Field House
Leduc Recreation Centre
4330 Black Gold Drive
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
3 - 4:30pm

Space is limited to the capacity of the field house. For more details about the drop-in program, please call the LRC at 780-980-7120.

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Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a national program that helps kids from ages 4-18 years old to participate in organized sports and recreation. For eligible children, it covers registration, equipment, and/or transportation costs. Through Canadian Tire Jumpstart, some children get the chance to experience a sport for the first time. Others get the boost they need to continue with an activity they love.

Approved children are eligible for a maximum of $300 per funding session (subject to local demands/funding availability). There are two funding session each year; Spring Session (January–June) and Fall Sessions (July-November). Families may apply for funding from both sessions (twice a year).   

To apply for the program or additional information, please visit Canadian Tire Jumpstart or call 1-844-YES-PLAY (937-7529).
 

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Creative Culture Connections (CCC) is an initiative that provides up to $200 of funding for low-income individuals participating in an arts or cultural program. City of Leduc and rural Leduc County residents who can demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply. Verification of income and residency is required as part of the application process. Fees that offset administrative costs are not included.

Who can apply?

City of Leduc and rural Leduc County residents who can demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply for this program. Verification of income and residency is required.

When can I apply?

The funding session runs Jan. 1 - Dec. 1 of each year. You are encouraged to apply within 30 days of a program beginning.

How do I apply?

The CCC Application Form can be completed here:

>> CCC Application Form 
>> Funding Guidelines

If you would prefer to fill out the form manually, you can access a printable version here. The completed form can be dropped off at the Civic Centre, or faxed to 780-980-7127.

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Healthy Hearts Leduc is a community initiative to encourage active, healthy lifestyles within Leduc. Healthy Hearts currently sponsors many drop-in programs at the LRC, all available free of charge. In the City Guide, these programs have a Healthy Hearts logo beside them.