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On this page:

  1. Advanced program registration (*New in 2025!)
  2. Save time on registration day (**New)
  3. Community centre programs
  4. Swimming programs and lessons
  5. Neighbourhood association programs
  6. How to use ActiveNet

Advanced program registration

NEW in 2025 for Kitchener residents! Summer camps and city-run programs requiring registration for the summer of 2025 will be open to Kitchener residents (proof of address may be required) for 7 days before registration opens to non-Kitchener residents, for the following programs:

  • All City of Kitchener registered recreation and leisure programs
  • All Children’s camps
  • The City of Kitchener Inclusion Support Worker Program
  • Neighbourhood Association programs that require registration

Drop-in programs, facility bookings, ice rentals, pay-as-you-play programs, or third-party programs provided at City facilities will not be impacted. Participants from outside of Kitchener are welcome to register once the 7-day window has passed.

This new approach to registration was introduced in response to growing concerns that Kitchener residents, who are the primary funders of city-operated and taxpayer-supported facilities and programs, have struggled to secure spots due to high demand from non-Kitchener.

**NEW: Save time on Registration Day form

A new form is available to complete ahead of registration day that will make registration for your child (up to 18) for camp or programs easier and faster!  

  • Complete the free form at any time before registration opens.
  • Your answers will be saved and automatically populate the form when registering.
  • One form required per participant

NOTE: This DOES NOT REGISTER you for the program itself, but it will save you the step of filling out all the forms when you return to register for spring programs and summer camps.

Submit the form 

Community centre programs

Mark your calendars with these upcoming 2025 registration dates:

  • spring programs: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11
  • summer camp (Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18
  • summer camp (non-Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25

Register on ActiveNet

Find a full list of our community centres.

Swimming programs and lessons

Mark your calendars with these upcoming 2025 registration dates:

  • spring  programs and swimming lessons: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11
  • summer camp (Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18
  • summer camp (non-Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25

When searching for programs in ActiveNet, use "Kitchener Swims" in your search, or reference the new name in our swimming lessons descriptions.

Register on ActiveNet

Visit our ActiveNet questions page to find answers to common questions or watch our YouTube video to learn more about searching on ActiveNet.

Pools may open up more class spaces or times closer to the start of each session. If there are no spaces available when you check ActiveNet, add yourself to a waitlist or visit ActiveNet closer to when the session starts to check if there are new spaces available.

Find a full list of our swimming pools.

Neighbourhood association programs

Neighbourhood associations may have different registration dates for programs at our facilities. Check with your local group for their program registration dates.

How to use ActiveNet

Watch this video to learn how to make the most of the ActiveNet search and filters.

Visit our ActiveNet questions page to find answers to common questions about the registration system.

For in-person support: