Register for a Program

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The Municipality of Port Hope's program registration is a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is required at the time of registration.

megaphoneDon't miss our Spring Aquatics and Program Registration

Spring Aquatics: Registration opens April 7, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.
Spring Program and Fitness: Registration opens April 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Spring Aquatics and Program session runs from April 21, 2025 to June 22, 2025 (9 weeks).

Spring Fitness session runs from April 21, 2025 to June 29, 2025 (10 weeks).

Learn how to register below.

Plan ahead with future registration dates:

We have 5 registration sessions a year.  Check back regularly for updates to registration sessions:

Summer: 

  • Summer Aquatics: Registration opens June 23, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.
  • Summer/Fitness: Registration opens June 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Summer Aquatics runs from July 7, 2025 to August 22, 2025 (7 weeks).
  • Summer Fitness session runs from June 30, 2025 to August 31, 2025 (9 weeks).

Fall:

  • Fall Aquatics: Registration Opens August 25, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.
  • Fall Programs: Registration Opens August 26, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Fall Aquatics runs from September 8, 2025 to November 15, 2025 (10 weeks).
  • Fall Programs runs from September 15, 2025 to November 16, 2025 (9 weeks).

Winter 1:

  • Winter 1 Aquatics: Registration Opens November 3, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.
  • Winter 1 Programs: Registration Opens November 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Winter 1 Aquatics and Programs runs from November 17, 2025 to February 8, 2026 (10 weeks).
  • No Programs run over the Holidays, December 22, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Winter 2:

  • Winter 2 Aquatics: Registration Opens January 26, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.
  • Winter 2 Programs: Registration Opens January 27, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Winter 2 Aquatics and Programs runs from February 9, 2026 to April 26, 2026 (10 weeks).
  • No Programs run over the March Break, March 16-22, 2026.

 

Day Camp Registration:

Each of these camps have different registration dates and details. Visit the day camp webpage for up-to-date info. 

Three easy ways to register

Online is the best method to ensure you get the program you want at your desired time

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Online

Beat the line and register online for best selection.

  1. Pay by credit card or gift card
  2. ActiveNet applies a small service charge to all applicable online transactions

Follow our tips for completing registration.

Register or Reserve Online

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Call
  1. 905-885-2474 or 905-885-7908
  2. Pay by credit card or gift card

Please be advised that during peak registration times, it may be difficult to get through on the phone lines. Please do not leave registration voicemail.

Call us 

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In-Person

During facility hours (Jack Burger Sports Complex or Town Park Recreation Centre)

  1. Pay by cash, cheque, gift card, debit, or credit card.
  2. Make cheques payable to the Municipality of Port Hope ($30.00 charge for NSF cheques)

Be ready!

We recognize that registration is a busy time! We’ve listened to your feedback and have put systems in place to help ensure the fairest possible process. Please ensure you do your part and be ready!
Tips in advance of registration
  • Registration is done on a first come first service basis
  • You may only register people living in the same household as you – registering your friends will not be permitted
  • Ensure you have your account and 55+ membership updated in advance
  • Ensure you have a swim assessment completed before registration date to determine your child’s correct swim level
  • Ensure you have your questions answered about classes, instructors, levels before registration day
  • If you didn’t get your spot in your favourite class, go on-line and put your name on the waitlist – waitlists are monitored to determine the capacity for additional classes
  • Check back after registration to see if spots have opened up
  • Only register for the classes you want – Fees apply to refunds and your on-line service fee is not returned
Tips for completing your online registration
Be sure you have an active account with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, if you forget your password- use the forgot password feature to update it. Logins are associated with your email. You can create a new account if needed.
Steps:
  1. When you are logged in to your account click Activities at the top of the page
  2. Click the green box enroll now beside the activity/program you are interested in registering for
  3. Select participant
  4. Make sure you fill out enrollment details.  You have to fill out medications/allergies, if you have none just put n/a in the field
  5. Add this transaction to your cart, your shopping cart now shows you have a pending transaction
  6. If you do not wish to register another family member or register for another program, read and complete waivers, initial and click the box that you have read the waiver.  If you would like to register an additional family member or register for another program, select Activities at the top of the page and complete the same process.  If you have added to the cart for each person/program, they will show in the cart.
  7. Check out – this will take you to the payment screen
  8. Complete your payment
Recreation fee assistance
The Municipality of Port Hope believes that everyone should have the chance to participate. Recreation fee assistance is available to those who live in the Municipality.
Changes, refunds, and cancellations
Any changes or refunds to a program registration will be charged the $17.75 administrative fee. The administrative fee will be waived for refunds with medical proof. Refunds requested after the start of a session will be pro-rated based on the number of classes completed. For Aquatics Programs after week 2, no refund will be given.

If a program is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will be notified. When possible, a different time or day will be offered. If the alternate day does not work for you, a full refund or credit will be given. There is no administration fee for programs cancelled by the Municipality.

ActiveNet service charge fees for online registration are not refundable.
Multi-child discount
The multi-child discount applies to immediate family members only. The transactions must also occur on the same receipt. The discount applies to:
  • Swimming lessons
  • Children's programs
  • Day camp
 Discount rate
  • Second child- 5% off
  • Third child or more- 10% off
Program feedback
We love to hear from our participants. Program feedback is available for all swimming programs, child programs, fitness programs, and day camp.

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Looking for a great gift? We have the perfect idea for birthdays and special occasions. Support your loved one in becoming more active and engaged with the gift of recreation! Discover below how you can gift recreation opportunities such as swimming, skating, gym activities, registered programs and Parks Recreation and Culture merchandise.

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