Program Guide and Registration

Winter/Spring Programs

Our Winter/Spring Program and Activity Guide is available. See registration dates below. For any questions, send an email to the Program Coord inator. Make the most out of this season in the Township of Russell!

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Registration Dates - Winter & Spring Programs
Program	Registration Dates
Adult	Residents: Starting January 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Non-Residents: Starting January 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Children and Youth	Residents: Starting January 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Non-Residents: Starting January 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Pickleball Winter Programs	Residents: Starting January 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Non-Residents: Starting January 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Pickleball Spring Programs	Residents: Starting March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Non-Residents: Starting March 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Fall Programs

Our Fall Program and Activity Guide is available. See registration dates below. For any questions, send an email to the Program Coord inator. Make the most out of this season in the Township of Russell!

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Registering Online

Online registrations will be possible until 9am the morning of the first class, except for one-day workshop which registration will close five days before. Late registrations can be done by contacting us by email.

At registration, you might be put in a queue-fair virtual waiting room. Please wait your turn to enter the site to register.

Please note that no registration will be accepted in-person at the Russell Sports Dome.

Online Account

You already have an account if you or a member of your family registered for a program, bought a dome membership, rented a hall or used our daycare services. Please send an email to the Parks and Recreation Department to access your account.

If you are a new user, you must create a family account by selecting Create Family Account option.

If you have difficulty finding the program, click on the Filters tab on your left to refine your search. Click the Apply button when you are done.

Payments

All online registrations must be paid in total using a valid credit card (MasterCard or Visa).

Any credits on your account will automatically be applied to the total balance due.

All online transaction will be subject to an administrative fee. This fee is non-refundable.

Summer Camps

The Township offers daily Summer Camps from 6:30a.m. to 6:00p.m. Camp Moustiques and Kaboum will run from June 23 to August 22, 2025. Camp Sunshine, Lightning and Xtreme will run from June 30 to August 29, 2025.

Prices

Price is per child per day.

Residents

$34 early bird
$44 after June 8, 2025

Non-residents

$44 early bird
$54 after June 8, 2025

Programming

To view the programming for the French camps (Moustique & Kaboom), please switch to the French website.

August Programming

Camp Moustiques

Ages 4 to 7.

This French camp offers exciting themes and activities each week. Activities include games, arts and crafts, recreation swimming, outdoor activities, water activities and more!

Location: Embrun High School.

Camp Kaboum

Ages 8 to 12.

This French camp is perfect for your pre-teen! Sports, games, swimming, outdoor activities, water games and much more!

Location: Embrun High School.

Camp Sunshine

Ages 4 to 6. English camp.

Each week brings a new theme. Enjoy games, arts and crafts, recreational swimming, outdoor activities, water activities and much more!

Location: Frank Kinnaird Hall, Russell Arena.

Camp Lightning

Ages 7 to 9. English camp.

Calling all kids! We take camp to a whole new level. Take part in sports, games, swimming, outdoor activities, water games and much more!

Location: to be confirmed.

Camp Xtreme

Ages 10 to 12. English camp.

Calling all pre-teens! We take camp to a whole new level. Take part in sports, games, swimming, outdoor activities, water games and much more!

Location: to be confirmed.

Important Information

At the time of printing the program guide, the 2025-2026 school calendars were not available for all school boards. Should any changes need to be made, the online registration system will reflect the right information.
Refund Policy: Withdrawal from a week or a day of camp will be refunded if the Township is notified two weeks in advance. A $10 administrative fee will be applied for each $100 transaction.
No outings have been scheduled other than going to the pool. Instead, we are planning to have special guests at camp every week. This will keep the registration fee accessible to all.
No registration will be taken at the camp the same day. You must register online on the Wednesday before the desired camp week.
Only children who have reached the age of 4 can participate in the camp.
Any child in diapers will be refused access to camp.
If you register your child in the wrong age group, the Township reserves the right to withdraw your child from the camp. We will do our best to switch them to another camp depending on availability. A refund will be provided if no alternative can be found.

New! New Frontiers Summer Camp

Are you looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your child living with a disability? The Township of Russell has teamed up with Flow Recreation Therapy to offer two exciting weeks of summer camp, where fun meets purpose and every camper has the opportunity to grow, build connections, and thrive.

This camp is uniquely designed to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children, youth, and young adults of all ages and abilities. Whether your child enjoys sports, crafts, science, or simply making new friends, our inclusive and activity-rich program has something for everyone!

Dates and Location

July 14 to 17 and August 5 to 8, 2025
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Camille Piché Community Centre (8 Blais Street, Embrun)

Minimum age: 6 years old

Fees

$550 for residents

$600 for non-residents

Registration

Residents: Opens May 5, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Non-residents: Opens May 12, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Registration closes: June 13, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Registration Link

For more information or questions: recreation.loisirs@russell.ca

Babysitting Course

Dance Programs – JB Danceworkz

In partnership with the Township of Russell, JB Danceworkz offer recreational and competitive dance programs.

Refunds

All programs may be cancelled if there are not enough registrations. If your program is cancelled, you can transfer to another program of equal value (subject to availability), receive a full refund, or apply the credit to your account for future registrations.
To request a withdrawal refund, please do so within two days after the first class. You will be charged for the first class.
Prorated refunds for medical reasons require a doctor’s note.
The administrative fee for online payment is not refundable event if the course if cancelled.
An administrative fee of $10 will be applicable for all transactions over $100.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations due to the weather or circumstances beyond our control.
On snow days, sessions are not automatically cancelled; you will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs. If no email is received, the session will proceed as scheduled.
We will attempt to reschedule cancelled classes if space is available.

Receipts

Please print receipts for your records and income tax purposes.