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CHILDREN'S RECREATION PROGRAMS

Our Early Years (ages 6 months to 5/6 years) and Children's Programs (ages 5/6+) allow your little one to discover a variety of activities. We have monthly "Play and Learn" programs for the preschooler and a variety of sports, arts, crafts, language and music to choose from for children of all ages. At the City of Nanaimo, we know how important it is to have and establish an active and healthy lifestyle.

To find what programs are available, please visit here and search by category, key word or barcode or visit our latest Activity Guide.

Active Pass

If your child was born in the year 2015 and is currently a resident of Nanaimo, your child is eligible to receive a Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture ACTIVE PASS good for FREE admissions to public drop-in swimming skating and gymnasium sports from October 2, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Passes will given to every eligible student through your child's school or parents/guardians can fill out the form and bring into one of our recreation offices.

    Stay Active Pass

    If your child was born in the year 2014 and is currently a resident of Nanaimo, your child is eligible to receive a Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture STAY ACTIVE PASS good for 12 FREE admissions to public drop-in swimming skating and gymnasium sports from October 2, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Passes will given to every eligible student through your child's school or parents/guardians can fill out the form and bring into one of our recreation offices.

      Other children's forms and links

      Camp Medical Form - Summer, Winter, Spring Break and Pro-D Camp

      (Please note that this form is fillable but not submittable online. You must print this form and bring it with your child to each camp location that you child is participating at.)

      Last updated: October 1, 2025

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