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Posted on: May 9, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Sign Up for Summer Fun

Family sitting on grass enjoying popsicles at an outdoor community event.

Exciting summer recreational programming is just around the corner. Starting May 13, register for a variety of engaging camps designed to keep children and youth active and entertained this summer.

COQUITLAM, B.C., May 9, 2025 – Exciting summer recreational programming is just around the corner. Starting May 13, register for a variety of engaging camps designed to keep children and youth active and entertained this summer. 

This year, a new virtual waiting room (Queue-It) will be in place to help manage demand for summer camp registration, ensuring a smoother sign-up experience. Summer swim and skating program registration is already open – plan ahead and secure your preferred schedule.

Registration Dates

  • May 13: Summer camp registration for Coquitlam residents.
  • May 15: Summer camp registration opens for the broader community.
  • May 20: General fitness and parks programming registration opens for Coquitlam residents.
  • May 22: General fitness and parks programming registration opens for the broader community.

All programs are viewable online at coquitlam.ca/registration at least four days before registration begins. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and is available online, in-person and by phone. Call 604-927-4386 or visit most recreation facilities to register.

Get Ready to Register

To ensure a hassle-free registration experience by checking your online account in advance. Double-check your account information for accuracy, including:

  • Correct street name and house/unit number (for multi-dwelling units).
  • Correct spelling of “Coquitlam” with no abbreviations.
  • Inclusion of your postal code.

Financial Assistance Available for Recreation

It is now easier than ever to access financial support for Coquitlam’s recreation services. The City’s Financial Assistance for Recreation program is more user-friendly with a much simpler application process and income verification, and more flexibility than ever. Each year, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, rentals and more. For details or to register online, visit coquitlam.ca/FAR.

Stay Informed on Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture

To stay up to date about Coquitlam Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities news and updates:

Media contact:
Jim Lacroix
Manager Community Recreation
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca
604-927-4386

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

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