Frequently Asked Questions About P.R.O. Kids
QUESTIONS
Who will know that my child participates through P.R.O. Kids?
What are the guidelines for applicants?
ANSWERS
Q: What programs are available?
A: P.R.O. Kids funding can be used for community-run programming in sports, cultural, arts and recreation. Our partners offer programs in dance, sports, music lessons, horsebacking riding and more. Your child's interest in a particular activity is the key to a successful program match. Contact the P.R.O. Kids Coordinator at 613-546-4291 ext. 1718 for guidance about activities based on your child's age, interest and schedule.
Please note that P.R.O. Kids funding cannot be used for city-run programming. Fee assistance for these programs is available through Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK).
A: The City determines a household's eligibility using the current Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) for a community the size of Kingston. Your household's after-tax income will determine if your child or youth is eligible to access community recreational programs under P.R.O. Kids. This funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the annual amount of program funding and donations is spent.
Bring your application and required identification (as outlined in the application) to one of these drop-in sessions: Community Services, 362 Montreal St.
- Mondays, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Application forms are available for download, or may be picked up at Community and Family Services at 362 Montreal St., City Hall, any branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, the INVISTA Centre, Artillery Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, and the Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre.
Q: Who will know that my child participates through P.R.O. Kids?
A: The P.R.O. Kids Coordinator, the organizer or contact for the activity, perhaps the coach or instructor will know. We ask that information be kept confidential so your child can participate as any other child.
Q: What are the guidelines for applicants?
A:
- The P.R.O. Kids program was established to support Kingston children & youth and is an initiative of the City of Kingston Department of Community Services & Cultural Services Division.
- Applications are processed as they are received - no one gets preferential treatment.
- P.R.O. Kids allows children to access only one activity each season.
- The service is for children and teens who are not currently participating in other paid recreation programs. It is not intended to supplement participation in more than one activity at a time.
- The parent or guardian may be responsible for registering directly with the identified community program partner organization once P.R.O. Kids has made the match. It may vary depending upon timing and the partner organization.
- If for some reason your child can no longer participate, please contact the P.R.O. Kids Coordinator so another child can fill that space.
- If the parent/teen encounters any problems or difficulties with the program please contact the P.R.O. Kids Coordinator at 613-546-4291 ext. 1718. The Coordinator will attempt to resolve it as soon as possible.
