Youth Services
The Township of Mapleton is committed to helping children and youth reach their full potential. Below is a list of programs that are available to support their intellectual, emotional and physical well-being.
Clubs and Organizations
The Township of Mapleton offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations for youth. For a full list of opportunities, please visit our Clubs and Organizations webpage.
Financial Assistance
Child Care Fee Subsidy
Child care fee subsidy can help to pay for licensed child care for children ages birth to 12 years. It is only available at centres that are subsidy approved by the County of Wellington. For more information, please visit the Wellington County website.
Free to Grow Program
The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington offers a Free to Grow Program. he Free to Grow Program nurtures the physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being of children and youth by funding recreational and life-skill opportunities such as sports, arts, camps, driver's education training and leadership development. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, please call 519-826-9551.
Athletic and Cultural Bursary
The Township of Mapleton has an Athletic and Cultural bursary for students who are competing or completing one of the below.
The Athletic bursary is a $250.00 bursary to encourage youth who reside in the Township of Mapleton to expand their life experiences through sport and to offset the cost of competing at the Provincial, National or International Level.
The Cultural Competition bursary is a $250.00 bursary to encourage youth who reside in the Township of Mapleton to expand their life experiences through cultural activities and to offset the cost of competing at the Provincial, National or International Level.
The Cultural Exchange bursary is a $500.00 bursary to encourage youth who reside in the Township of Mapleton to expand their life experiences through cultural studies or exchange programs outside of Canada.
To apply to one of these programs please fill out the application and submit in person at the township office or through email to reception@mapleton.ca
Other Scholarships and Bursaries
Every year, the County of Wellington supports many deserving individuals, in need of financial assistance, through their scholarships and bursaries. For more information, please visit the Wellington County website.
For a full list of social services offered to residents in the Township of Mapleton, please visit the Wellington County website.