Recreation Programs
Swim Programming
NOTE: Pool programming will start Tuesday September 24, 2024.
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
Swim Lesson registration for our fall session will open Wednesday October 2, 2024 at 10:00am with lessons starting October 18, 2024. Note that all registrations are done online at www.countyofkings.ca/registration.
For more information about swim programing please contact Shawn Fevens at 902-690-6101 or email sfevens@countyofkings.ca.
Other programs:
Summer Camps:
The Municipality was pleased to offer 4 full day summer camps in 2024 for school aged children (up to 13 years of age). These camps ran from 9am to 4pm (drop-off beginning at 8:30 am & pick-up to be completed by 4:30 pm). Cost was $125 per camper per week. (note. One of the camps was only 4 days long due to a holiday and cost was reduced to $100 per camper.)
2024 Full Day Summer Camp dates and location were as follows:
July 8-12 at Meadowview Community Hall
July 22-26 at Gaspereau Valley Elementary School
August 6-9 at St. Mary’s Elementary School
August 19-23 at Cambridge Elementary School
2024 Half Day Mini (3-day) Camps:
The Municipality successfully offered three 3-day - half day mini summer camps for school aged children (up to 12 years of age). These mini camps ran on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 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 camper per day or $50 for all three.
Mini Camp locations varied around the County, with a new theme each day including creative activities in the theme of the day, hands on fund and games, activities inside and outside!
2024 Half Day Mini Camp dates and location were as follows:
July 2,3, & 4 at the Morristown Community Hall
July 16, 17, & 18 at the Lloyd Memorial Centre, Kingsport
August 13, 14, & 15 at the Woodville Community Centre
2024 Half Day Mini (5-day) Camps:
The Municipality offered two 5-day - half day mini summer camps during the summer of 2024.
The first was a sport focused camp for youth aged 8-13. This camp ran out of the Centreville Community Park space from July 15-19 (rain or shine) and offered the experience of a new sport each day. Campers were introduced to the sport, learned the basics as well as some tips & tricks, and then got into some thrilling game play.
The second camp was a ‘gamer’ themed half day camp run from the Meadowview Community Hall for youth aged 7-13. The themes for this camp included Minecraft, Pokemon, Mario Kart, Wii and the activities included creative activities in the theme of the day, hands on fund and games, activities inside and outside!
Both these camps ran Monday – Friday from 9am to 12pm (drop-off began at 8:30 am & pick-up to be completed by 12:30) at a cost of $15 per camper per day or $75 for the week.
Paddle Camps:
The Municipality offered 3 summer PADDLE CAMPS in 2024 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!
2024 Paddle Camp dates were as follows,
Week 1: July 23-25
Week 2: July 30 - August 1
Week 3: August 6-8
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 your best 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
Pop-Up Events
The area of the Municipality of the County of Kings is vast and the Recreation team plans the summer focused on visiting as many communities as it can with Pop-Up events to highlight parks, playgrounds, trails, green spaces, & other free public spaces.
Summer 2024 was busy with staff travelling around to host park pop-ups, cards & board game afternoons, yard games, try-it events, all ages bingo’s, trail walk & talks, painting with water blasters, beading at the beach, Lego pop up play & crafts, ball hockey, nerf programs, shore walk talk & clean up’s and more!!
IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR locations to host events OR kinds of program 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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