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Are High Costs Forcing You to Cut Your Child's Extracurriculars?

Are High Costs Forcing You to Cut Your Child's Extracurriculars?

Between grocery bills, housing expenses, and general inflation, keeping a household running in Canada right now isn't easy. But when money gets tight, the tough choices often ripple down to our kids' weekend schedules.

We Want to Know: Are High Costs Forcing You to Cut Back on Kids' Activities? Answer the poll to let us know your take and see what other Canadian families are saying! 

We Want to Know: Are High Costs Forcing You to Cut Back on Kids' Activities?

Between grocery bills, housing expenses, and general inflation, keeping a household running in Canada right now isn't easy. But when money gets tight, the tough choices often ripple down to our kids' weekend schedules.

From rising registration fees and pricey equipment to out-of-town tournament costs, keeping kids enrolled in sports, dance, music, or tutoring adds up fast. For families with multiple children, these expenses can easily reach thousands of dollars a year.

We’re gathering data on how Canadian parents are navigating youth activities in today's economy. Cast your vote below:

Whether you’ve had to pull back completely, swap competitive leagues for low-cost rec programs, or haven’t felt the pinch at all, we want to hear from you.

We’ll be compiling and analyzing the nationwide responses for an upcoming report on the true cost of raising active kids in Canada. Stay tuned for the results!