Build future leaders through youth leadership programs with help from York Region
Do you want to become a top candidate for a babysitter, lifeguard or summer camp counsellor position?
York Region helps pay for eligible youth and single parents to receive various certifications and training courses through local municipalities, including aquatic leadership programs, counsellor in training and babysitter courses, and more.
Leadership training builds confidence and communication skills and is a great way to secure a part-time job.
Through the Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY) program, eligible youth and single parents can enroll in the following leadership training opportunities and certifications:
- Home Alone/Safe at Home
- Babysitter’s Course
- Counsellor or Leader in Training programs
- High Five certification training
- Volunteer Leadership Program (City of Vaughan)
- Additional programs may be approved in consultation with municipal recreation departments
This support provides youth, aged 11 to 18, from low income families, as well as single parents living with low income, the opportunity to take part in programs offered by municipal recreation departments.
Who is eligible?
Families who live in York Region, have children and meet at least one of the following criteria may be eligible:
- Receive Rent Subsidy (York Region RGI or Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit)
- Receive Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
- Receive Child Care Fee Subsidy with an income less than $43,000 (Youth Overnight Camp only)
- Receive Child Care Fee Subsidy with an annual income of $43,000 or less
Family members who are eligible for PLAY may access an unlimited number of approved leadership programs each season, regardless of their individual or combined cost. Unlimited leadership programs cannot be combined with regular recreation program enrollments.
For more information and to learn how to apply, visit york.ca/RecreationSubsidies
