Camps Subsidy Application 2026

Camp Subsidy Application 2026

1Subsidy Criteria

2Your Household

3Your Camper(s)

4Documentation

Phone

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Thank you for your interest in the Harbourfront Centre Camps Subsidy Program.

This program is designed to assist families facing financial challenges by providing their children and youth with the opportunity to attend summer camp. Financial assistance is available for up to two weeks per camper during the summer. Eligible applicants may receive assistance covering up to 100% of the camp registration fees, excluding add-on services, with some exceptions.

Important Information

Eligibility: All subsidy applicants, including returning families, must submit a complete application along with valid documentation to be considered.
Application Period: Applications are accepted starting January 15, 2026, and will continue until April 1, 2026, or until all available funding has been used.
Processing: Applications are processed as they are received. Please note that spaces are limited and subject to the availability of subsidy funds.
Distribution: Due to the popularity of the Subsidy Program and to ensure as many campers as possible can benefit, applicants will not receive a second week of subsidized camp fees until all applications have been reviewed.

Due to limited funding and space available, we encourage families to apply early to ensure your child(ren) can benefit from this valuable opportunity.

Who Can Apply

To be considered an Applicant (The main contact on this form), you must be 18 years of age or older. The Applicant (and their family) must meet the following criteria:

Residency: Live in the City of Toronto.
Income: Have an after-tax household income (for all family members over the age of 18) that is below the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) amounts. Visit the Statistics Canada website for details.

Harbourfront Centre staff will review each application and the required documents to determine eligibility

Potential Subsidy Amounts (2026)

The potential subsidy amounts shown in the table below below are based on a household* of two people and not guaranteed to be the amount offered to any application. Actual subsidy amounts vary based on the number of individuals in a household, number of applications received, timing of submission, and household income.

Household Income (before taxes)	Percentage of Subsidy
$0 – $30,000	100%
$30,001 – $40,000	75%
$40,001 – $50,000	50%
$50,001 – $60,000	25%

* A household is defined as 1-2 legal guardians, their dependents and extended family living in the same residence.

Required Documents

Completed Application Form: Include your legal name, address, camper information, and your desired camp and session.
Statement of Purpose: A brief statement explaining why you are applying for our Subsidy Program. Please describe why you believe your child(ren) would benefit from a camp experience.
Income Documentation: Government-issued documentation showing income for all adult members of the household. Acceptable documents include:
- Notice of Assessment
- T4
- T5007
- Ontario Works documentation
Online Registration: Create a registration account for your camper through our online registration portal.

How To Apply

Create a household profile for you and your camper(s) on the CampBrain registration portal.
Complete our online application form and send all required documentation to the Camps Office for review.
- In your application, list your top two camps and sessions per camper.
- We will do our best to enroll your camper in their top choice, subject to availability.
- Alternatively, you can register with payment in full for your desired camp to secure your spot. Any subsidy amount you get approved for will be reimbursed to you at a later date. Pre-registering does not affect your chances of getting a subsidy.
After your application is received, you will receive an email confirming its receipt. You will also be notified of the camp and session that has been secured for your camper
- Please note that while applications are processed in the order they are received, space in your preferred camp is subject to availability at the time your application is processed, which could be 2-3 business days after your application is submitted.
- Subsidy approval is subject to available funding and not guaranteed to all applicants.
You will be notified in 2 to 3 weeks about whether your application has been denied or accepted.
If your application is accepted:
- You will receive an email from Camps Office confirming your subsidy.
- You will have five (5) business days to accept or deny the subsidy and pay any remaining balances on your account.
If your application is denied:
- You will receive an email from Camps Office denying your subsidy.
- You will have five (5) business days to either request a full refund of your registration fees or keep your registration and pay the full price.
- If no response is received within this time frame, your registration will be confirmed and subject to our published registration policies.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Camps Office at (416) 973-4093 or camps@harbourfrontcentre.com

Guardian/Caregiver Full Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

Your Household Address(Required)

Street Address City Province Postal Code Country

Your Daytime Telephone(Required)

Your Email Address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

You may add up to three (3) Campers on this Application Form. Please choose a first and second choice of camps for each Camper.

Camper's Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

Camper's Date of Birth(Required)

Format: mm/dd/yyyy

Camper's School(Required)

Camp Choice 1(Required)

Camp Choice 2(Required)

Camper Registration(Required)

Have you already completed an online registration for this Camper on the CampBrain Portal?

Yes

Add a second Camper?

Add a second Camper

Camper Two Name(Required)

First Last

Camper Two – Date of Birth(Required)

Please use this format: mm/dd/yyyy

Camper Two School(Required)

Camp Choice 1(Required)

Camp Choice 2(Required)

Camper Registration(Required)

Have you already completed an online registration for this Camper on the CampBrain Portal?

Yes

Add a third Camper?

Add a third Camper

Camper Three Name(Required)

First Last

Camper Three – Date of Birth(Required)

Please use this format: mm/dd/yyyy

Camper Three – School(Required)

Camp Choice 1(Required)

Camp Choice 2(Required)

Camper Registration(Required)

Have you already completed an online registration for this Camper on the CampBrain Portal?

Yes