Financial Support for Kids Arts, Sports and Camp Program

Provided by Whistler Community Services Society

Provide support for financially restricted families by offering opportunities for children and youth up to 17 years old to engage in coach-led sport activities, participate in arts and culture education classes, and attend organized camps.
Camp Fund
This program is designed to support children of financially restricted families living in Whistler to attend organized camps. Grants of up to $200 per child per year are available. Application available year-round.

KidsArt
The KidsArt program provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families living in Whistler to participate in arts and culture activities. Grants of up to $200 per year are available.

Program & Leisure Assistance for You (PLAY credit):
Provide credit to be used towards gym membership, swimming, skating, yoga and other group classes offered at the Meadow Park Sports Centre for financially restricted Whistler residents. It is available to financially restricted Whistler families and individuals who have lived there for 6 months or more. The program is offered year-round, and applicants can apply once per year. Applicants will receive $155 to cover the 20-session pass.

Kids on the Move Sports Fund
Kids On The Move Sports Fund is designed to help send children/youth of financially restricted families to coach-led sport activities. The maximum grant allowed is $400.00 per year.

Interested families who qualify financially are asked to apply with a WCSS Outreach Worker. To be financially eligible, your gross family income must be equal to or below the Gross Family Income listed below:
  • Family Size of One Person, Total Family Income of $40,000
  • Family Size of One Person with One Dependant, Total Family Income of $50,000 (add $5,000 for each additional dependant)
  • A Couple, Total Family Income of $60,000 (add $5,000 for each additional dependent)

To register: Connect with an Outreach Worker and provide financial information based on the program eligibility criteria.
Book an appointment by calling 604-932-0113 or schedule a time online.

604-932-0113

Public email: info@mywcss.org

Website: https://mywcss.org/legal-and...

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Whistler + show cities

Service area cities: Whistler

Service Types Provided
Services for Youth
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Includes the provision of funding

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