Details for activities, swim and skate lessons, fitness and more are online and registration is open.
To view a pdf copy of the fall activities click here. Please note that activity details are subject to change. The most up-to-date information is always available online and is updated in real time.
Subscribe to the Rec Connect page and be the first to view upcoming activities, lessons and more before registration opens. We will email you as soon as they are ready to view online.
Winter 2027: November 24 - Registration for activities, fitness and swim and skate lessons opens at 8 a.m. Viewable online November 20.
Spring Break Camps 2027: February 2 - Registration for camps opens at 8 a.m. Viewable online January 29.
Spring 2027: February 23, 2027 - Registration for activities, fitness and swim and skate lessons opens at 8 a.m. Viewable online February 19.
Summer 2027: May 11, 2027- Registration for programs, fitness and swim and skate lessons opens at 8 a.m. Viewable online May 7.
There are several ways to register:
Online
Visit Activity search | Online Services
By phone
Call 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 during reception hours.
In person
Visit Oceanside Place Arena or Ravensong Aquatic Centre and our reception staff will be happy to assist you with your registration.
All registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is due at time of registration.
Pre-registration is required for all activities. RDN reserves the right to cancel activities. If you have not received a receipt prior to the activity start date, please check your online account or call to confirm registration.
Please read receipts carefully for activity details.
Prices are subject to change. GST will be applied to applicable fees.
Regrettably, if a minimum number of registrants are not met, we may have to cancel or combine classes due to low registration. These decisions are made prior to the program start date. Please register early to avoid disappointment. A 100% refund is granted when we cancel a program.
We will happily offer a refund if appropriate notification is provided:
Activity or Private Lesson Set: 72 hours’ notice
Day Camps and Advance Aquatics Certification Courses: Seven days’ notice
Individual class/lesson: notification is required PRIOR to the beginning of class/lesson.
If an activity is full, please waitlist. We do our best to accommodate those waitlisted.
Automated Waiting Lists
Some activities now use automated waiting lists when classes are full. If a space becomes available, you will receive an email invitation to register for the activity or remove yourself from the waiting list. If you do not respond within 24 hours, the invitation will expire and you will be removed from the waiting list.
RDN Recreation works with the Society of Organized Services to provide financial assistance for low-income residents in the Oceanside area wanting to participate in RDN recreation programs.
The process is simple and confidential and must be done in advance of registering to avoid disappointment. Confidentiality is assured.
Other funding programs:
Looking to discuss support needs for yourself or a family member attending an RDN camp or program?
Contact the Inclusion Coordinator at 250-248-3252. Support is subject to staff availability.
If support is arranged privately to assist someone with a disability during a swim or skate session, the assistant is admitted at no charge. It is expected that the assistant will be present alongside the participant for the duration of the activity.
If bad weather occurs, we will reach out to registered participants to let them know if a program needs to be cancelled. Above all else, if you are uncomfortable or it is unsafe for you to travel, please stay home.
If Ravensong Aquatic Centre or Oceanside Place Arena close, alerts will be posted and on RDN Facebook
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If schools in your School District are cancelled, community recreation morning activities will also be cancelled. Any programs scheduled after 12 p.m. will be reassessed by 11 a.m. and registered participants will be contacted.
If conditions at a specific program site are compromised due to power outages, ice or snow removal, an email will be sent to program registrants as soon as possible.
Each fall, Grade 5 students who reside or attend school in Qualicum School District, will be eligible to receive a Grade 5 Active Living Card. The Grade 5 Active Living Card provides free admissions and skate rentals for RDN public swims and skates from September 1 to August 31.
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Grade 6 students, who reside or attend school in Qualicum School District will be eligible to receive a 10X Active Pass, these passes do not expire but are only issued from September 1 to August 31 of the student's grade 6 school year.
When putting together a proposal for a program, start by developing a clear vision for the program, including a title, objectives, a brief description and requirements for space and equipment. We recommend looking at the current recreation programs to see what kinds of classes we currently offer and how they are structured. Once you've got an idea, fill out the form and submit it along with your resume and copies of any relevant certificates.
We accept programs all year round. Typically, we plan our program line up six months in advance, so we have time to make sure all the details are confirmed and the program appears online in time for registration.
Please complete the Program Proposal form and submit it with a detailed resume of your experience. You can submit your completed proposal and resume by email to recparks@rdn.bc.ca
Pay and Pricing
The program proposal form asks you to propose both the participant cost and instructor remuneration.
Instructor wages vary based on factors such as:
Program pricing varies depending on:
As a starting point, we recommend looking through our current recreation activities and finding a similar activity to compare your proposed program with. We strive to offer affordable programs, but class fees must cover all costs.
The cost of the activity and the instructor's wages are not finalized until after an activity has been selected, so if you aren't sure, just include a ballpark figure.
All proposals are reviewed by the Recreation Coordinator. Decisions are made with several factors in mind, including:
We do our best to avoid duplicate activities, so look for a unique angle or a gap in the programming to fill. Another suggestion is to collect a list of names of people who are interested in the activity. If you have friends or colleagues that have an interest in a particular activity that helps to identify a customer need.
If your program is selected, the Recreation Coordinator with be in touch to set up a meeting with you. At that time, you will discuss:
You may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. The Recreation Coordinator and they will walk you through the process.
Download activity proposal form pdf and email to recparks@rdn.bc.ca