The Grade 5 & 9 ActivPass is valid through Aug 31!
What is the ActivPass?
The Grade 5 and 9 ActivPass gives students FREE access to recreation facilities at designated times.
From September through August, grade 5 and 9 students in public and private schools in the greater Kingston area can use their ActivPass. To access facilities, Grade 5 students show their physical activity pass, which they receive at school, and grade 9 students show their student identification card or an ActivPass, which can be picked up in their school office.
Students can enjoy activities such as swimming, ice skating, curling and use of gymnasiums or fitness centres at participating organizations.
2023 – 2024 Letter to Grade 5 Students
2023 – 2024 Letter to Grade 9 Students
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Grade 5’s for the ActivPass?
Grade 5 students have been chosen for a number of reasons. Research shows that physical activity begins to decrease in children as early as the age of 9 years. Children who are not active enough do not obtain the benefits associated with physical activity. For example, physical activity positively affects the growth and development of children. Physically active children are more likely to maintain a healthy body size and have lower risks of cardiovascular disease. Active children receive many benefits including improved self-esteem, mood, behaviour, and academic performance. Finally, Grade 5 students are at an age when they are independent but still enjoy family activities.
Why Grade 9’s for the ActivPass?
Grade 9 students have been chosen as they are at an age where they are establishing new habits. Research shows that physical activity levels begin to decrease as youth enter their high school years. Physically active youth are more likely to obtain the benefits associated with physical activity, including lower risks of cardiovascular disease, improved self-esteem, mood, behaviour, and academic performance. Furthermore, Grade 9 is the final year in Ontario that students are required to enrol in a physical education course, which means educators can encourage students to use the pass as a physical activity opportunity in the community.
Why not all grades?
Kingston Gets Active offers the pass to grades 5 and 9 for the reasons mentioned above. We appreciate and are grateful for our partners for the free services they offer. We don’t offer it to all grades mainly due to financial reasons. The partners offering free access to grade 5 & 9 students are unable to offer it to all grades without some sort of additional financial support.
2023-2024 Grade 5 & 9 ActivPass Schedule
Flash Your Pass for
SWIMMING
Artillery Park Aquatic Centre
613-546-4291, ext. 1700
382 Bagot Street
Scan your pass:
Leisure Swim
Family Swim
Note: (applicable to all City of Kingston programming):
Those who have the pass, can come to our Front Desk and get their free “Activ Pass City Membership”.
Students are required to show their pass and/or student ID, as well as provide an emergency contact name and number (required).
Students can then sign up online or in person for free programming.
Culligan Water Park
613-546-4291, ext. 1991
303 York St.
Closed until June 2024
Scan your pass:
Outdoor Swim
Queen’s Athletics & Recreation Centre
613-533-2500
284 Earl Street
ActivPass Main Page
Aquatics Schedule
Open Swim Saturdays
*must be accompanied by adult
Flash Your Pass for
GYM TIME
INVISTA Fitness & Wellness Centre
613-546-4291 ext. 1891
1350 Gardiners Road
Grade 9 only. Orientation is required.
Scan your pass:
Fitness Centre time
Kingston East Community Centre
613-546-4291, ext. 2000
779 Highway 15
Scan your pass:
Drop-in Open Gym
Fitness Centre Time (grade 9 only)
Fitness Centre supported by the YMCA of Eastern Ontario.
BGC South East
613-507-3306 ext. 109
West End Location
1300 Bath Rd.
East End location, Hwy 15 & Grenadier Dr
North End location, 85 McCauley St.
Flash Your Pass for
SKATING
WJ Henderson Recreation Centre
613-386-7351
322 Amherst Drive
Scan your pass:
Toonie Skates
Tuesdays and Thursday, 4-5 pm
Public Skates
Fridays 6-7 pm and Sundays 11 am – noon
(Registration is not required)
Stone Mills Recreation Centre
613-379-2349
713 Addington Street, Tamworth
Wednesdays (4:30 – 5:30 pm) and Sundays (11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Strathcona Paper Centre Home Hardware Rink
613-354-4423
16 McPherson Drive, Napanee
Flash Your Pass for
CURLING
Royal Kingston Curling Club
130 Days Rd, 613-546-2243
Registration required. Ice is for curling, not skating.
Scan your pass:
3rd Sundays Curling
From October to March
Cataraqui Golf and Curling Club
613-546-1753
32 Country Club Drive
Scan your pass:
1st Sunday of each month, November to March (2-3pm). Instruction will be provided.
Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing and must bring a helmet and clean sneakers and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The parent or guardian can also try curling if they bring a pair of clean shoes and a helmet. Review of Rowan’s law material (concussion awareness) and a waiver must be signed before going on the ice. Try to arrive 30 minutes early.
Parents are asked to remain at the club for the duration. There will not be a fee for parents/guardians to try curling.
Attend a Sporting Event – Cheer on the Queen’s Gaels
Grade 5’s and 9’s ActivPass students are invited to attend a following Queen’s Gaels sporting events for FREE.
Additional non ActivPAss participants will need to purchase a ticket, and the ActivPass holder will still also need to pick-up a ticket at Q-Services on Game Day.
- Sunday November 19 | Women’s Volleyball | Main Gym | 2PM | vs. Brock Badgers
- Sunday November 19 | Men’s Volleyball | Main Gym | 4PM | vs. Brock Badgers
- Saturday January 21 | Women’s Hockey| Memorial Center | 2:30PM | vs. York Lions
Lost your pass? Contact KFL&A Public Health, Supporting Healthy Schools at 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875, ext. 1102
Please note: schedules are subject to change.
Pass valid until August 31, 2024.
Free City Transit Pass for Grade 9-12 Students!
Students attending Kingston high schools get FREE access to Kingston Transit from Sept. 1st-Aug. 31st.
Students can obtain their bus cards from either the City Hall Pay It Centre or the Cataraqui Centre Guest Services desk by showing either: a) a current timetable and birth certificate, or b) a current high school student photo ID. There is no cost to obtain the initial bus card for new grade 9 students; however, there is a $3 fee for a replacement card and a $3 charge for grade 10-12 students. (Note that children age 14 and under, in kindergarten to grade 8, can also travel free of charge on Kingston transit and do not require a bus pass.)
More About the ActivPass
The ActivPass, spearheaded by Kingston Gets Active, aims to get students active by reducing transportation and financial barriers. The idea behind this free program is to provide children and youth with easy and accessible active opportunities so they can be active on a regular basis. Instead of sitting in front of the screens, kids have a healthier option to get them moving. Many thanks to our partners for helping to make this initiative possible.
Grade 9s: Look at all the fun ways there are to use your ActivPass!
