What is P.L.A.Y.? |
Goals of the Program
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Application Forms |
Activities
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Questions
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What is P.L.A.Y.?
P.L.A.Y. (Positive Leisure Activities for Youth) is a local program that assists families who have low income with the cost of registration fees and equipment for their children's recreation.
P.L.A.Y. helps children
from economically disadvantaged families get involved in the arts,
cultural activities, and sports.
Positive recreation builds self-esteem, develops friendships, lets children and youth explore new interests and have fun.
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Sudbury Chapter
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Goals of the
Program
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To contribute to the
healthy physical, emotional, social and cultural development of
children from low-income families by working with the community
to remove barriers to participation in positive recreation
programs.
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To implement a program
to provide subsidized opportunities to children that involves
all stakeholders and treats families with respect.
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To educate the public
about the importance of access to recreational opportunities for
all children.
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To achieve a level of
financial sustainability that would ensure the recreational
needs of children in our community continue to be met when
start-up funding is no longer available.
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To involve a broad
range of community partners to support accessible recreation for
all children in our community.
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To provide assistance
to as many children and youth as possible who, due to lack of
funds, are unable to participate in sport, art, recreation or
cultural activities.
Application Forms
NOTE: Families are
not
to register for recreational activities until authorized by
the P.L.A.Y. Coordinator; otherwise the family may be billed for
the activity. P.L.A.Y. will not be held responsible for
unauthorized registrations.
Click on the form(s) and
file format you need. Print them and fill them out. Once
completed, forward the forms and required documents to our
office.
Someone will contact you when the forms are received.
Activities
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***IMPORTANT NOTES: |
- Please submit your
application as soon as possible; teams and classes fill
quickly.
- Applications are
considered on a first come, first served basis.
- Length of programs
are approximate.
- The P.L.A.Y.
Program does not cover camps but is a referral agency for
Send-A-Kid to Camp, a program of the Sudbury-Manitoulin
Foundation.
- Families may apply
for activities other than those listed. We will
consider any positive leisure activities provided in our
area.
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FALL ACTIVITIES
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| Art
Lessons (10 weeks) |
Guides (Sept-June) |
Science (Science
North - 1
year) |
| Basketball League
(Starts Oct.) |
Gymnastics (10 weeks) |
Scouts (Sept-June) |
| Bowling League
(Sept-May) |
Hockey (Sept-March) |
Singing Lessons (about 13
lessons) |
| Boxing (Azilda - 7
months) |
Horseback Riding (7hrs
of lessons) |
Skating Lessons (10
weeks) |
| Cadets (Sept-June) |
Indoor Soccer (Starts Oct.) |
Special Needs Programs
(varies) |
| Dancing Lessons (Sept-June) |
Martial Arts (varies) |
Swimming Lessons (10
weeks) |
| Drama Lessons (varies) |
Modeling Lessons
(Sept-May) |
Tennis Lessons (Oct-Dec) |
| Fitness (varies) |
Music Lessons (about 13
lessons) |
Wrestling (Oct-Mar) |
| Football (High School
- Sept-Nov) |
Ringette (Sept-March) |
YMCA (varies) |
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WINTER ACTIVITIES (January - March)
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| Art
Lessons (10 weeks) |
Gymnastics (10 weeks) |
Skiing (10
day passes) |
| Boxing (Azilda - 7
months) |
Martial Arts (varies) |
Special Needs Programs
(varies) |
| Drama Lessons (varies) |
Music Lessons (about 13
lessons) |
Swimming Lessons (10
weeks) |
| Fitness (varies) |
Science (Science North
- 1 year)
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YMCA (varies) |
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Skating Lessons (10
weeks) |
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SPRING ACTIVITIES & SOME SUMMER
ACTIVITIES
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| Art Lessons (10 weeks) |
Gymnastics (10 weeks) |
Sailing Lessons (May-June) |
| Baseball (May-Aug) |
Horseback Riding (7hrs
of lessons) |
Science (Science North
- 1 year)
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| Boxing (Azilda
- 7 months) |
Lacrosse (May-Aug) |
Special Needs Programs
(varies) |
| Drama Lessons (varies) |
Martial Arts (varies) |
Soccer
(May-Aug) Apply in Jan/Feb |
| Fitness (varies) |
Music Lessons (about 13
lessons) |
Swimming Lessons (10
weeks) |
| Golf Lessons (varies) |
Roller Hockey (May-Aug) |
Track (April - May) |
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Rowing (May-June) |
YMCA (varies) |
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SOME SUMMER ACTIVITIES
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| Art
Lessons (10 weeks) |
Football (Joe
MacDOnald Y.F.L. - Aug-Oct) |
Science (Science
North - 1
year) |
| Boxing (Azilda - 7
months) |
Golf Lessons (varies) |
Special Needs Programs
(varies) |
| Fitness (varies) |
Horseback Riding (7hrs
of lessons) |
YMCA (varies) |
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Playground Programs
(July-Aug) |
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Who can apply?
When can my child
participate?
I've sent my
application in, now what?
Do I need to provide financial information?
Is this a one-time opportunity or can I
apply each year?
My child has decide
to quit her activity, what do I do?
What happens if I
need to move?
Who can apply?
P.L.A.Y. is for families residing in the City of Greater Sudbury. P.L.A.Y. helps children and youth from birth up to and including age 17, who are not already registered in a recreation activity. You may apply for assistance for all the children in your family but please use a separate application form for each child.
When can my child participate?
P.L.A.Y. runs year round. Be sure to get your application to us as
early as possible. Different activities will have different
deadlines. (Please see our section about
Activities
for more details concerning different activities.)
I've sent my application in, now what?
When your application is approved, you will receive a letter and purchase order in the mail. The purchase order will be your proof that P.L.A.Y. is sponsoring your child. You are to take the purchase order with you to register your child in the chosen activity, and give the purchase order to the organization registering your child so that they can bill us.
Do I need to provide financial information?
Everyone is required to complete our Financial Information sheet and provide proof of income, such as your most recent Revenue Canada Assessment of Income form or a recent payment notice from EI, Social Assistance, or ODSP.
Is this a one-time opportunity or can I apply each year?
You may apply to P.L.A.Y. each year.
My child has decide to quit her activity, what
do I do?
Please call us as soon as possible. There may be another child who may be placed in the activity.
What happens if I need to move?
Please inform us if you move or change telephone numbers so that
we can reach you.
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