COQUITLAM, B.C., May 11, 2023 – Coquitlam residents can soon plan their summer activities, with registration for summer camps, general recreation and fitness programs opening on May 17 at 8:30 a.m.
Registration for summer swimming and skating programs opened on April 26.
Registration Dates
General recreation and fitness programs running July and August:
- Monday, May 15 – View programs online at coquitlam.ca/ProgramGuide
- Wednesday, May 17 – Online, phone-in and in-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Three Ways to Register:
Types of Registered Programs Available
With programs for all ages and abilities, Coquitlam has a variety of general recreation and fitness opportunities available, including:
- Child and youth summer day camps
- Adult crafts, hobbies, dance, language classes, information presentations and workshops
- Beginner-friendly, low-impact fitness classes for ages 13+
- Fun adult-participation programs for early years children
- Arts and crafts, dance and sport programs for children
- Sports, music, fitness and leadership development programs for youth
- Birthday parties at Maillardville Community Centre
- Special events at Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilions
Financial Assistance Available for Recreation
It is now easier than ever to access financial support for Coquitlam’s recreation services. The City’s Financial Assistance for Recreation program is more user-friendly with a much simpler application process and income verification, and more flexibility than ever. Each year, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, rentals and more. For details or to register online, visit coquitlam.ca/FinancialAssistanceRec.
Don’t Miss the Next Registration Date
If you missed out on space in your favourite programs because you didn’t know about the registration date, we have ways you can get updates about Coquitlam Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities news:
- Subscribe to the PRC E-News newsletter at coquitlam.ca/enews to receive bi-weekly parks, recreation and culture updates
- Check out the weekly City Page ad on page 6 of the Tri-City News or at coquitlam.ca/connect
- Follow @cityofcoquitlam on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
- Download the free CoquitlamConnect app from the App Store or Google Play, or through the links at coquitlam.ca/CoquitlamConnect.
Media contact:
Jim LaCroix
Community Recreation Manager
604-927-4386
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.