Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP)

The Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP) is a fund available for families with a gross income of less than $49,466.00. The fund assists families with the cost of activities such as school trips, school nutrition programs, extra-curricular activities, arts and cultural programs, Scouts/Brownies etc. Bruce County families can access this program for their dependent children under the age of 18, and receive up to $500.00 per child, per year.

Am I eligible?

• You must be a Canadian Citizen
• Be a resident of Bruce County
• You must provide verification of your gross income

Please forward all required application documents to humanservicesintegratedservicesassistants@brucecounty.on.ca 
 

Alternately you can mail or fax your documents to Bruce County Human Services:

Bruce County Human Services
PO BOX 399
30 Park Street
Walkerton ON N0G 2V0
Call Us: 1-800-265-3022

Fax: 519-881-4324

Financial assistance may be available for fees and equipment or supplies related to sporting programs if local JumpStart Funds have been depleted for the current year.  To apply for subsidy for recreational sporting programs such as hockey, soccer, baseball, or swimming, submit an application to the Jumpstart program online at:  http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html or hardcopy applications can be picked up at any of the Bruce County Human Service office locations listed below.  Ensure that you allow enough time for Jumpstart to process the application as processing time can be 4-6 weeks.  For more information,  visit the Jumpstart website at: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/