Free to Play

Free daily after-school program hosted at elementary schools

About Our Program

Schedule

Schedule

As soon as the bell rings, your child will meet our friendly coaches at their school gym. Sessions run until 5PM.

Methodology

It’s not just sports. Our curriculum integrates social, emotional and mental health skills through play.

Nutrition

Children receive a snack every day and once a week, take part in a foods class and learn how to make their own meals.

Our Partner Schools

Registration will be open SOON for students in Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 attending in-person at participating schools, for the 2024/25 school year:

Edmonton, Alberta Schools:

  • Abbott

  • Balwin

  • Belmont

  • Ben Calf Robe

  • Brightview

  • Callingwood

  • Delton

  • Grace Martin

  • Greenview

  • Hillview

  • Homesteader

  • Ivor Dent

  • John A. McDougall

  • Lauderdale

  • Lee Ridge

  • Lynnwood

  • Malcolm Tweddle

  • Mayfield

  • Mee-Yah-Noh

  • Overlanders

  • Sifton

  • St. Elizabeth

  • St. Francis of Assisi

  • Thorncliffe

Hamilton, Ontario Schools:

  • Central Memorial Recreation Centre (Register)

  • Franklin Road Elementary School (Register)

Free to Play Program Fees

Free Play for Kids runs on a “contribute what you can” membership basis. Contribute 1% of the fees to be in the program or 100%.

Our goal is to be open to any youth who wants to experience supportive coaching and mentorship. We also believe the best teams, programs and communities require people from different backgrounds who all support each other. 

So, how do you know how much to contribute? 

Below you will find the exact program expenses per school. Review them and make a selection based on your needs.

We believe people are good and trust folks to be honest.

By contributing a higher percentage, you allow us to maximize sponsorship, grant, and donation dollars to help youth without as much support. However, if the suggested contributions are not accessible to you, no one will ever be turned away.

*NOTE: The minimum is set at 10% simply to help prevent those from registering with no intention to attend. If you are unable to pay this, no problem, please email us for help: support@freeplayforkids.com*

Free to Play Program Expenses Per School

Registration Policy

Children MUST commit to attending 4 days a week and not miss more than 4 days in the 6-week season. Children and families that miss too many days forfeit their spot and it will be given to another family in need of support. We understand that kids will need to miss due to doctor appointments, etc., so we will require notice.

A child’s spot may be forfeited if the attendance policy is not adhered to.

Note: To be part of the program, your child will need to have permission to walk from school as there will be no staff to wait for your child to be picked up.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. My child(ren)’s school is not listed as one of the schools, can I still register?
    No, sorry. We are only accepting registrations for students in the school list above. If your school is not on the list, check out the Start to Play program.

  2. When I register is my child automatically accepted?
    No, filling out the registration form is Step 1. A Free Play staff member will reach out to the registered parent/guardian to confirm the child’s registration.

  3. When does the program start and end?
    The Program starts in September and ends in June. Please note, that we will not have programming on holidays and teacher professional development days. We use this time to give our staff a chance to catch up and also do professional development.

  4. What time do I pick up my child each day?
    Parents are able to pick-up their children at 5:00pm. Coaches will not wait beyond 5:00 pm.

  5. Can I come to watch my child play?
    Parents/Guardians will be invited to come to watch their children play in our weekly tournaments!

  6. Do you have any summer programming?
    Yes we do! Find more info on our summer camps.

Have more questions? Please contact us!