Recreation Programs
Swim Programs - Closed Until September 2023
The Municipality of the County of Kings offers a variety of swim programming including aquafit, senior swims, lane swims, public swims, specialized swimming sessions, private bookings, as well as our very popular children’s swim lessons. To register for our aquafit programs, swim lessons, and to book the pool please visit our new registration website located here. The pool schedule is also available below.
We ask that pool users please remove your outdoor footwear and leave on the shelves provided in the lobby to ensure we can keep the pool clean for everyone. Parking is located across the street from the Youth Facility in the Fire Department lot.
We continue to be grateful to the Youth Facility for permitting necessary access to their pool space for this use. Decisions regarding all health protocols for aquatics programming are made collaboratively between the Municipality and the Facility. Any changes to current protocols will be communicated as they come into effect. The Municipality thanks the public for their understanding and looks forward to welcoming residents back to the pool.
Location: Waterville Community Pool, 1442 County Home Rd. Cambridge, NS
For more information about swim programing please contact Shawn Fevens at 902-599-1556 or email sfevens@countyofkings.ca.
Other programs:
Summer Camps:
The Municipality was pleased to offer 4 summer day camps in 2023 for school aged children. These camps ran from 9am to 4pm (drop-off begins at 8:30 am & pick-up to be completed by 4:30). Cost was $125 for full week camps and $100 for the 4-day camp.
2023 Summer Camp dates and location were as follows,
July 4-7 at Meadowview Community Hall
July 17-21 at St. Mary’s Elementary School
July 31 – August 4 at Coldbrook & District School
August 14-18 at Gaspereau Valley Elementary School
Paddle Camps:
The Municipality also offered 3 summer PADDLE CAMPS in 2023 for youth aged children 8-13 at Aylesford Lake Beach. Cost for each camp was $115 per participant.
Campers learned paddling safety, some basic techniques for kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and enjoyed on shore camp activities each day!
2023 Paddle Camp dates were as follows,
Week 1: July 25-27
Week 2: August 1-3
Week 3: August 8-10
NEW for Summer 2023 were Mini Camps:
The Municipality successfully offered 3 mini summer day camps for children aged 5-14. These mini camps ran from 9am to 12pm (drop-off began at 8:30 am & pick-up to be completed by 12:30) at a cost of $20 per day or $50 for all three.
Mini Camp locations varied around the County, with each camp offering themed days including creative activities inside and out!
2023 Summer Camp dates and location were as follows,
July 25, 26, & 27 at Grafton Community Hall
August 8, 9, & 10 at Morristown Community Hall
August 21, 22, & 23 at Coldbrook Lions Hall
To view all of our current recreation programs anytime, including camps, create an account at www.countyofkings.ca/registration
The Kings County Recreation Facebook page is a great resource for all up to date information! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/Kingscountyrecreationns/.
March Break
The Municipality will provide residents a variety of low to no cost programming over the week of March Break each year. This programming will be at a variety of locations across the county and could include Trail Adventures, Pop Up Play Days, Public Skating and Public Swims as availability allows. Most programming will be open for drop -ins with no pre-registration required!
All information on these programs will be advertised on social media and below once all details are finalized.
The Kings County Recreation Facebook page is a great resource for all up to date information! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/Kingscountyrecreationns/.
Workshops & other special events:
The Municipality strives to provide a variety of workshops and special events during the year to engage, educate and entertain residents. These programs will be held at a variety of locations across the county and will be offered for the lowest cost possible. Generally, workshops will require pre-registration to ensure a minimum number of spaces are filled, while special events are open to the public for drop in participation as often as possible!
All information on workshops and special events will be advertised on social media and below once all details are finalized.
IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR WORKSHOPS you would like to see offered please e-mail recreation@countyofkings.ca
The Kings County Recreation Facebook page is a great resource for all up to date information! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/Kingscountyrecreationns/.
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