Discover Brampton and get active this summer with the Explore Brampton Youth Pass.
The City of Brampton is offering up to 2,000 Explore Brampton Youth Passes for Brampton residents aged 12-16 years old. Passholders will have free fares on Brampton Transit and gain free access to select Brampton Recreation drop-in programs, including swimming, skating and select sports.
The application form for the Explore Brampton Youth Pass opens today. The passes are valid in the summer months from July 1 to September 4, 2023.
In 2022, City Council endorsed the pilot project with the aim to increase access and opportunities for youth city-wide. More than 1,200 applications were approved with the top three recreation drop-in programs being fitness swimming and basketball.
For more information on the Explore Brampton Youth Pass and to apply click here.
The City of Brampton has been recognized for its outstanding commitment for growth and development opportunities for youth, having received the Platinum Status Youth Friendly Community designation from Play Works, a program supported by Parks and Recreation Ontario, three times in the past years.
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“This program is about increasing access and opportunities for young people in our community, creating a healthy, happy and thriving city. We know building active transportation networks and breaking down barriers to allow for access to sports and recreation helps create habits and build connections that will have a long-lasting impact in the lives of young people.”
-Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“Creating safe and healthy communities requires a commitment to accessible programming, and the Explore Brampton Youth Pass supports this commitment. The City has so much to offer at all our Recreation Centres. Every corner of Brampton is alive with opportunity, whether that’s finding a new team, swimming, skating, hiking or biking. We also have an incredible transportation network that we continue to build on, connecting our community and offering possibility.”
-Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services
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