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Summer Day Camps
The Town of Amherst Day Camps are available for children entering Grade Primary to Grade 6. Camps are held at our local parks and green spaces. Registration is required and will open on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
In Person Registration: You can register in person at the Amherst Stadium, 185 Church Street, Amherst NS. (Starting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.)
Day Camp Online Registration Links:
- Primary & Grade 1 https://forms.gle/6UubuWqT2D6od1CD6
- Grades 2&3 https://forms.gle/hcaCiDGUDChYN9gMA
- Grades 4-6 https://forms.gle/XygKtCgW5JQEbSa69
The registration links will also be posted on our Amherst Community Living and Recreation Facebook page.
Tennis & Pickleball
Join us for FREE beginner tennis and pickleball lessons at Lions Park Court (40 Hickman Street) this summer! Lessons are offered to students currently in Grades 1-6 on specified days and for adults on specified evenings. Sessions will be offered at Amherst Lion's Park, 40 Hickman Street.
Grades 4–6: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Grades 1–3: Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Adult Recreational Tennis/Pickleball: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Registration is required and will open on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
In Person Registration: You can register in person at the Amherst Stadium, 185 Church Street, Amherst NS. (Starting on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.)
Tennis & Pickleball Online Registration Link
The registration link will also be posted on our Amherst Community Living and Recreation Facebook page.
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Summer Swim Program
We're proud to partner with the Cumberland YMCA to host the Summer Swim Lesson program at the YMCA.
Session Dates:
- Session One- July 6th - July 17
- Session Two- July 20th- July 31
- Session Three- August 10th- August 21
Cost:
- Inclusive of a Family Membership
- Non-Members $30 per session
Online Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m. Register on the member portal: www.ymcaofcumberland.com
For more information email:
Move more, sit less, while supporting active, healthy Amherst. We loan recreation equipment free of charge. Book your equipment online.
Equipment Available for Lending
- Snowshoes
- Hiking poles
- Ice cleats
- Ice skates
- Ice helmets
- Tennis racquet
- Pickleball racquet
- Washer toss set
- Equipment kits
NOTE: Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for utilizing our equipment loan program. This program is about bringing the community together and getting active!
Further inquiries, please email
Our 2026 Awards Ceremony Was a Great Success!
Amherst's Mayor and Council hosts this event each year to celebrate our residents and Amherst teams who have excelled in sanctioned Provincial, Maritime, Atlantic, Eastern Canada, National and International Athletic Championships/Games. A Town certificate will be presented to each Athlete, Team Member and/or Team in recognition of their achievements.
Check out photos from the 2026 Athletic Achievers Awards here. And, find our 2025 awards ceremony pics here.
Annual recognition will be awarded to:
- Amherst residents participating in individual or team sporting events
- Athletic Teams based in Amherst
- Amherst Residents who are members of Athletic Teams in other municipalities
- Non-residents who are members of Amherst Athletic Teams, who have achieved a gold medal performance, as an amateur, in sanctioned provincial, maritime, Atlantic, Eastern Canadian athletic championships/games or a bronze, silver or gold in national or international athletic championships/games, or have received special recognition for their achievements from their governing sports body during the previous calendar year.
Access our online nomination form here.
For more information, please contact the Active Living Coordinator at 902-694-0371.
