For families looking for ways to keep their children active during the school year, here are some ideas:
- Meaford Youth Co-Ed Hockey is back this fall. Mondays October 24 – March 14 (18 weeks). 5 – 6 p.m. or 6 – 7 p.m. Ages 6-12. $235. Registration https://www.meaford.ca/en/explore-play/program-registration.aspx
- Public skating and Stick & Puck at Meaford Arena: https://calendar.meaford.ca/default/Month
- Skating lessons: Rocklyn Arena. Contact Julie McKnight 519-538-2073
- Horseback riding lessons: Patino Ranch https://www.patinoranch
- Hope Haven (Markdale area) offers adaptive riding programs as well as therapy programs for individuals of all ages who may have physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social challenges. https://www.hopehavencentre.org/
- Mutable Arts: dance and aerial arts, https://www.mutablearts.ca/
- Junior Coyotes Running Club, http://www.georgianbaycoyotes.com/
- Swimming lessons: Owen Sound Y, https://www.ymcaowensound.on.ca/
- The Meaford Library lends out snowshoes, pickleball sets, and fishing poles.
- The Bruce Trail offers ideas for family activities on the trail. https://brucetrail.org/system/downloads/0000/0250/BTC-OPG_Biodiversity_Booklet_web.pdf
For Meaford families with financial challenges there is assistance for recreational programs. https://www.meaford.ca/en/explore-play/recreation-fund.aspx#
