Summer Day Camps
The Town of Amherst Day Camps are available for children entering Grade Primary to Grade 6. Camps are held at our local parks and green spaces. Registration is required and will open on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
In Person Registration: You can register in person at the Amherst Stadium, 185 Church Street, Amherst NS. (Starting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.)
Day Camp Online Registration Links:
- Primary & Grade 1 https://forms.gle/6UubuWqT2D6od1CD6
- Grades 2&3 https://forms.gle/hcaCiDGUDChYN9gMA
- Grades 4-6 https://forms.gle/XygKtCgW5JQEbSa69
The registration links will also be posted on our Amherst Community Living and Recreation Facebook page.
Tennis & Pickleball
Join us for FREE beginner tennis and pickleball lessons at Lions Park Court (40 Hickman Street) this summer! Lessons are offered to students currently in Grades 1-6 on specified days and for adults on specified evenings. Sessions will be offered at Amherst Lion's Park, 40 Hickman Street.
Grades 4–6: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Grades 1–3: Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Adult Recreational Tennis/Pickleball: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Registration is required and will open on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
In Person Registration: You can register in person at the Amherst Stadium, 185 Church Street, Amherst NS. (Starting on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.)
Tennis & Pickleball Online Registration Link
The registration link will also be posted on our Amherst Community Living and Recreation Facebook page.
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Summer Swim Program
We're proud to partner with the Cumberland YMCA to host the Summer Swim Lesson program at the YMCA.
Session Dates:
- Session One- July 6th - July 17
- Session Two- July 20th- July 31
- Session Three- August 10th- August 21
Cost:
- Inclusive of a Family Membership
- Non-Members $30 per session
Online Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m. Register on the member portal: www.ymcaofcumberland.com
For more information email:
