116B Wolfe Lake Road, Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0
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West Winds Ranch Fitness Tax Credit Eligibility

The Government of Canada’s Fitness Tax Credit (FTC) will allow parents to claim a max. of $500/year for eligible fees paid for each child under 16 yrs of age.

Max. amount of eligible fitness tax credit program allowance is $500/ child.
The parent/taxpayer’s tax bracket will determine the actual amount of the tax credit.

Both of West Winds Ranch’s 1 week March Break & Summer Camps, in addition to our 8 week lesson program, “The Breakfast Club” qualify for this fitness tax credit.

In accordance with the FTC stated requirements, West Winds Ranch offers
(1) Ongoing  (2) Supervised program(s)   (3) Suitable for children in which substantially all of the activities undertaken include a (4) significant amount of physical activity that contributes to cardio-respiratory endurance, plus (5) one or more prescribed physical activities; Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Balance.

An FTC eligible program should encourage children under 10 years to strive for at least 30 minutes of sustained moderate to vigorous  physical activity per session, and 60 minutes for children 10 and older.

An FTC eligible program must:
Run at least 8 weeks, 1 session/week.
Run 5 consecutive days ( camps )
2 or more months of a club (eligible) membership

So please don’t forget to “nag” me for those tax receipts!!!