Neighbourhood Recreation Program

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The Neighbourhood Recreation Program (NRP) is a free, inclusive recreation program for children in grades SK-5. Join our staff for crafts, games, activities and sports!

2026 - 2027 School Year!

Monday-Thursday 3:20pm-5:35pm

Monday-Thursday 3:20pm-5:35pm

Monday-Thursday 3:20pm-5:35pm

   Registration

  • To register call 807-625-8463 or register online through your Perfect Mind account.
    • The St Thomas site is full, but there is room on the waitlist. 
    • The St Margaret site is full and the waitlist is full. 
  • Once you have registered, staff will follow up with program information and a start date. Please note your child cannot attend prior to communication with program staff. If you have added your child to a waitlist you will only be contacted if room becomes available.
  • Please note we will be contacting families using the email on the child's Perfect Mind account 

Things to know

  • NRP is nut safe.
  • A snack is provided each day.
  • Indoor shoes are required.  Participants will not be able to return to their classroom after the dismissal bell and need to bring their indoor shoes with them.
  • Parent/Guardian and/or Alternate Contact MUST be available to promptly pick up participants during program hours as required.
  • Safe Arrival - if a child will be absent, parents/guardians need to phone/text the site Specialist prior to 3pm on the day of the absence.  If a participant is not signed in 10 minutes after the dismissal bell then Safe Arrival Procedures will be implemented.
  • Safe Departure - participants in grades SK-3 must be picked up by a parent/guardian or sibling that is at least in grade 4, or another approved person that is 13 years or older.
  • If the participant doesn't attend the school, parents are responsible for transportation. 
  • If your child has a disability, we welcome them to come with a PSW or support can be provided through Junior Inclusion Services.

Staff and volunteers

All staff is trained in First Aid and the HIGH FIVE. HIGH FIVE supports the healthy development of children in recreation and sport.

If you are interested in volunteering, you must first apply. 

If you have any questions about what volunteering would look like in our program, please call us at at 807-633-1058.

Interested in being a part of our team?

If you are interested in applying to work in our programs during the school year or as a part of our summer staff team, you can go online to search for available opportunities. Apply today! 

Program contact information

Phone: 807-633-1058

Email: nrp@thunderbay.ca

Contact Us

City Hall:
500 Donald Street E, P.O. Box 800
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5K4
City Hall: (807) 625-2230
TTY: (807) 622-2225

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