Accessible & Inclusive Recreation

Free Youth Programs

To learn more about our After School Programs, Free Evening Youth Program and Free Children's Summer Program, visit Regina.ca/FreePrograms

All Bodies Swim

A monthly leisure swim for people who are transgender, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming and their allies. General admission applies. See Regina.ca/DropIn for dates, times and locations.

Indigenous Youth Employment Program

For Indigenous youth aged 14 to 18. Gain experience through volunteering and group activities blended with traditional Indigenous teachings. You’ll receive certification in First Aid CPR-C/AED, a toolbox of skills and meaningful experience and a guaranteed interview for those aged 15+ for the position of Cashier or Casual Recreation Worker with the City of Regina. See Regina Recreation Online for current opportunities.

Warriors of the Water

Improve your swimming, leadership, teamwork, and lifeguarding/lifesaving skills. Participants will learn the basics of swimming and water safety education as well as first aid skills. Instructors will work with participants to help them learn and grow their swimming ability, with an opportunity to become fully certified as a lifeguard and swim instructor. This program is for Indigenous children and youth in partnership with Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services (RTSIS). Lessons provided for both Juniors (8-12 yrs) and Seniors (12+ yrs).

Contact SocialInclusionPrograms@Regina.ca for program details or to register, call RTSIS at 306-522-7494.

All services below are of no cost to the participant.

(Note: Services provided are different for everyone, and may include one, a few, or all services below)

• Leisure lifestyle consultation to determine interests, abilities, needs, & desires
• Development of an Individualized Inclusion Support Plan
• Assistance in finding suitable recreation programs
• Support in navigating the registration process, transportation, and resources
• Connect with other community organizations and services as needed
• Support by adapting program activities and/or equipment
• Support by a Leisure Companion during City-operated programs

This service does NOT include:

• Free leisure passes
• Guaranteed registration in desired programs (must consider registration dates, space availability, fees, etc.)
• Guarantee of Leisure Companion availability at the desired time of program
• Physical restraint or behavioural intervention beyond gentle redirection/cueing
• Providing and/or purchasing of personal custom devices
• Personal care or lifting/transferring of participants

Step 1: Get in Touch

• Reach out to the Inclusion Support Office by calling 639-590-8895 or emailing InclusionSupport@Regina.ca.
• Complete a “Getting to Know You” form online, or in person at a City of Regina Major Recreation Facility
  • Getting to Know You Form (We recognize that PDF documents are not accessible for everyone. If you’d like assistance in completing the Getting to Know You form, please call 639-590-8895 or email InclusionSupport@Regina.ca)
• If you have a specific program you would like support in, we ask that you apply at least three weeks before the program start date. We will try our best to accommodate, but there are no guarantees that a companion will be available at the desired time.

The Inclusion Support Service offers Leisure Companions, who provide direct support to individuals while they engage in City of Regina recreation programs and activities.

Leisure Companions are contracted positions with casual hours (hours will be scheduled as they are needed by individuals in the community).

Interested in being a Leisure Companion? We welcome applicants with related experience and education, but we also encourage those with lived experience and those with a passion for inclusion and accessibility to apply.

To learn more about the Leisure Companion position or to apply, email InclusionSupport@Regina.ca.