Affordable Recreation Program

Registration Checklist

• What You Will Need to Register

  1. Play Portal Account:
     • Ensure you have a Play Portal account. If you don't have one, you'll need to create one.
  2. Personal Information:
     • Have your personal details ready, such as your name, address, and contact information.
  3. Financial Information:
     • Be prepared to provide detailed financial, budget, and tax information for We Are The Villagers.
  4. We Are The Villagers Application:
     • Complete the application to determine your eligibility for financial assistance.
  5. Application Deadline:
     • Make sure to register before the application deadline (see 'Application Deadlines for 2025' below).
  6. Understanding of Funding Limits and Distribution:
     • There is a maximum funding allocation of $500 per family per year.
     • Please note, funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis pending a complete and eligible application.
     • See the table below for an explanation of how funding will be distributed. Please note, each registrant may receive funding for a maximum of one activity. Funding will be allocated first to the program with the highest value.

  • Funding Allocation (Per Family)	Registrant
    100% of Registration Fee	1 Activity for 1 Registrant
    75% of Registration Fee	1 Activity for a Second Registrant
    50% of Registration Fee	1 Activity for a Third Registrant
    25% of Registration Fee	1 Activity for a Fourth Registrant

• How to Register

  1. Login or Create to Your Account:
     • Login to your Play Portal account.
     • If you don't have an account, create a new one.
  2. Register for the Program:
     • Register for the Affordable Recreation Program before the application deadline.
     • Note: The township partners with We Are The Villagers to determine funding eligibility. Click to learn more about We Are The Villagers.
  3. Complete the Application:
     • Fill out the We Are The Villagers application by following the link in your confirmation email.
  4. Application Approval:
     • If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email and a credit on your Play Portal account.
     • Note: The credit must be used before December 31 of the current year.
• Application Deadlines for 2025

  Application Intake Period	Application Deadline
  Spring / Summer	Thursday, March 6, 2025
  Fall / Winter	Coming soon.

• Other Ways to Secure Funding

  1. Register on Registration Day: Sign up for the recreation program on the designated registration day. Pay the processing fee and choose to defer your payment.
  2. Submit Your Receipt: After registering, submit your receipt and apply for financial assistance through one of the following organizations: We Are The Villagers, Jumpstart, or Youth Reach.
  3. Approval and Funding: If your application is approved, the funding will be added to your Play Portal account, allowing you to participate in the recreation program.