Accessible Recreation

The Municipality of Lakeshore is committed to providing our communities with high quality, accessible recreation and leisure opportunities for people of varying abilities and financial means.

People with disabilities are encouraged to participate in their choice of recreational activity, at a level of participation suitable to their ability.

Inclusive/Integrated Services

Lakeshore Recreation partners with Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society and Family Respite Services to provide support persons available to assist children in day camp programs at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.

How to register for Inclusive Services

If you are interested in applying for support person assistance for your child in a Lakeshore camp, call either of our two partner organizations and submit your request:

• Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society 519-252-1171
• Family Respite Services Windsor-Essex 519-972-9688

Once approved, a representative from the organization will contact Lakeshore Recreation services to arrange for the support person’s attendance.

Regular registration fees apply to all participants; support staff are not charged to attend.

P2P Funding and Busing

Reduced cost for program options are available for eligible families through the Pathway to Potential and Jumpstart programs. Significant cost reductions or busing to and from Lakeshore Summer Camps are available for those that qualify. 

• 90% of the registration fee for recreation, leisure, social and educational programs for eligible participants is covered through this subsidy funding program. 
• Age requirements - all ages - preschool, youth, adults, seniors! 

Criteria Established to Qualify for this Program:

• Due to limited funding, only Lakeshore residents are eligible to apply for this subsidy program.
• Funds are based on the size of the family unit and maximum family income levels established.
• Funds are based on a first come, first serve basis and may be limited.
• The Municipality of Lakeshore Reserve the right to reject any claim if funding is no longer available.
• Only programs approved by the Municipality of Lakeshore are eligible for coverage.

Annual maximum set amount as established by the Municipality of Lakeshore per person.

To be considered for this program, you must: 

• Provide proof of the current year's Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) and Ontario Child Benefit (OCB) income statement through your Revenue Canada Notice of Assessment when applying showing eligible children and their ages.
• An application must be submitted to Recreation Services with the above documents no later than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the recreation program.
• Families will be required to pay 10% of the registration fee per program to the organization upon registration + HST if required.
• A copy of the official receipt stating the 10% paid and the balance outstanding is then submitted along with the necessary forms to above Recreation Services.
• Approval from Recreation Services MUST be provided to any organization prior to registration.

Further questions can be directed to 519-727-0470 or recinfo@lakeshore.ca.