Recreation Program Information

Play & Learn Preschool

Please review the Parent Handbook and FAQ's prior to registering.

Registration form

Childcare is available at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre and Matsqui Recreation Centre for ages 6 months to 12 years. Childminding is not available on Statutory holidays and long weekends. Childminding limits are in effect and can be reserved up to 25 hours in advance. Schedule is subject to change based on attendance levels.

Rate is $2.50 per child

The Beyond the Bell program is an after-school program offered at McMillan Elementary School (students are walked over to Abbotsford Recreation Centre).

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Please review the Beyond the Bell Handbook and FAQ's to find out how camps will operate this year. 

Participation Forms:

Sign and Print off the documents below and bring with you on the first day: 

• Beyond the Bell Registration form
• Fill out the online Request form

Cancellations:

All cancellations will be allowed until 3 days prior to start date. If you need to cancel with less than 3 days due to medical reasons please contact Parks, Recreation and Culture at 604-859-3134. Late cancellations may require a Doctors note and will not receive a refund.

The City of Abbotsford offers day camps during the summer break, winter break as well as pro-d days.

Register today for the 2023 Summer Day Camps 

This year's ARC Neighbourhood Camp (July 3-Sept 1) in-house experiences are sponsored by Miller Pearson Consulting.

A new program, called Summer Camp Support, will provide free support staff for children in need for ARC Neighbourhood Camp and Summer in the Park Camp at Mill Lake Park, Ellwood Park and Gardner Park. Both camps run Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and include activities such as outdoor games, crafts and nature walks and adapted sports being offered at the Summer in the Park Camp. To request Summer Camp Support, or for more information on the program, contact the Summer Camp Programmer via email at camp@abbotsford.ca with your requested summer camp dates. While there is no cost for the one-to-one support worker, camp registration fees still apply. As always, external supports for participating children are welcome.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Please review the Parent Handbook and FAQ's prior to registering.

Participation Forms:

Sign and Print off the documents below and bring with you on the first day of camp: 

• Participation form and waivers

Cancellations:

Day camp cancellations will be allowed until 72 hours prior to camps start date. If you need to cancel with less than 72 hours due to medical reasons please contact Parks, Recreation and Culture at 604-859-3134.

Birthday Parties are a breeze at PRC! Celebrate them with one of our party packages! We have AEP Fun Zone, ARC Super Skate and MRC Super Swim parties to choose from.

Party FAQ's

Come and join us on our Adult Bus tours!

View the Spring Schedule

Join us Saturday, June 10 from 8:15am - 3pm for a Free 55+ Resource fair and symposium at Sevenoaks Alliance Church in which we will provide current information on aging with an active living perspective.

Register for 1 of 3 workshop options

Workshop Agenda

Older Adults- Check out these Free programs that will get you moving in a relaxed environment and support you with 1-on-1 coaching and support.

May 10 - June 26 at MRC

ACTIVAGE from 2:45-3:45pm  

Choose to Move 1:30-2:30pm

New registrations require a personal account with Abbotsford Parks, Recreation & Culture. Your account can be initialized in person at your local recreation centre or online at www.direct2rec.com.

1. To create an account click on the Create an Account link on the login box.
2. Complete all the fields on the pop up box and click on the Submit button.
3. You will receive an email from communication@perfectmind.com with a password.
4. Click on the link in the email and enter in the username and password provided in the email.
5. From here you can reset your password and update your account with additional family members, important info and add financial information, view schedules, transactions and activity outcomes under My Profile.

View step by step instructions

Assist us in becoming more eco-friendly by adding your email to your personal account. Registration receipts can be emailed straight to your inbox, plus receive regular updates on program and Rec pass promotions including great discounts and coupons.

Often some of our popular programs will fill up fast. Avoid the frustration of missing out on a great program and add your name to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, waitlisted participants will be added to the class in sequential order. If there are enough waitlisted participants, often a new class will be added.

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