Schools, camps, and raising kids on the prairies
Practical starting points for Taiwanese families settling in Saskatchewan — enrolling children in school, finding summer camps, and connecting with other families. Details vary by city and change often, so please confirm with the official source before you rely on them.
There are mainly four types of schools here: Public Schools, Catholic Schools, Community Schools, and in some areas, French Immersion / All-French Schools. Community Schools are typically attended by families with greater financial needs. These schools provide free breakfast and lunch. However, due to the student demographics, they tend to have a higher proportion of students with behavioral issues. It is generally recommended to avoid them if possible.
Schools in Saskatoon do not have a strict catchment area system. After you arrive, you can contact the schools by phone or email. Before deciding on a school, it is highly recommended to visit the campus with your child to see the environment and get a better understanding of the school. Overall, transportation in Saskatoon is quite good compared to many other cities. Most places within the city can be reached by car in about 15 to 20 minutes. Traffic may get slightly heavier in summer due to road construction. However, public transportation is not very convenient here, so having your own car makes life much easier.
Located just 15 minutes from Regina, Saskatchewan, Dallas Valley Ranch Camp rests on 400 acres of natural beauty. It offers an unforgettable summer camp experience, featuring overnight camps for ages 9 to 17 and day camps for ages 7 to 11. Outside of the summer season, the facility serves as a retreat center for guest groups such as churches, schools, and businesses. The camp's mission is to ignite and nourish a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ through dynamic camp activities.
EYES (Educating Youth in Engineering and Science) is a University of Regina program dedicated to sparking curiosity in youth across Regina and Southern Saskatchewan. Through hands-on, engaging activities—including summer camps, weekend clubs, in-school workshops, and online learning—EYES aims to inspire a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Girl Guides of Canada provides a supportive and inclusive space where girls discover their potential, build confidence, and develop leadership skills. Through a variety of activities—ranging from STEM exploration and outdoor adventures to community service—girls are empowered to become innovators and changemakers.
Char's Webb is a pottery studio located in Regina, Saskatchewan, offering ceramic classes, workshops, and studio memberships. The studio provides instruction for beginners, open studio time for experienced wheel throwers, and a shop featuring ceramics for sale. It is a creative space focused on teaching pottery skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Established in 2017, Crosscourt Badminton is Regina’s premier facility for badminton enthusiasts, offering high-quality Olympic-style courts, professional lessons, league play, and equipment. Whether you are a beginner looking to socialize or an athlete seeking elite-level training, the facility provides a welcoming community and professional environment for all ages and skill levels.
Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, the Wascana Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (WRGC) offers a variety of rhythmic gymnastics programs for all skill levels, starting for children as young as 2 years old. The club promotes flexibility, strength, and teamwork through recreational, pre-competitive, and competitive training, combining elements of dance, ballet, and acrobatics with apparatus such as hoops, ribbons, and clubs.
This is the centralized online registration portal for the University of Regina’s non-credit programs and services. It allows students, faculty, staff, and the general community to browse and register for a variety of activities, including recreational sports, professional development courses, and youth programs (such as the EYES camps).
It is the official, convenient platform for residents to discover and register for City of Regina recreation programs and activities. Through this portal, users can sign up for various municipal activities, book courts, and check the availability of public recreation facilities.
The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The CCB may include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs. The CCB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a long-term savings plan to help people save for a child's education after high school, including trade schools, CEGEPs, colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs. An adult can also open an RESP for themselves. When you open an RESP, you can ask your financial institution (the promoter) to apply for benefits like the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) and the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG). If the child is eligible, these benefits will be received in the RESP to help with the cost of the child's education. Eligible expenses can include rent, tuition, books, tools, and transportation. British Columbia and Quebec also offer provincial benefits. Community's experiences: An RESP is an investment account used to save for a child's post-secondary education. You can contribute a minimum of $25 bi-weekly, but it must be set up through a bank or financial consultant. A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required for the child. The government provides matching grants (up to $500 maximum per year). Funds can only be withdrawn for designated post-secondary institutions.
A first home savings account (FHSA) is a registered plan which allows you, if you are a first-time home buyer, to save to buy or build a qualifying first home tax-free (up to certain limits).
Many banks and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offer mortgage programs specifically for new immigrants. These programs help newcomers buy their first home with lower interest rates or more flexible credit requirements.
An account where contributions are not tax-deductible, but all investment growth and withdrawals are completely tax-free.
A retirement savings account for individuals under 70. Contributions are tax-deductible, reducing your annual income tax.
The Regina Early Years Family Resource Centres (REYFRCs) are a trusted community resource for families and caregivers with children prenatal up to age six. We provide safe, welcoming, nurturing and high-quality early learning spaces, staffed with qualified early childhood professionals. The REYFRCs provide opportunities for children and their families/caregivers to play, explore and learn together. Families and caregivers can connect with others, and access community, healthcare and educational professionals through our programming. All drop-in play, programming and services are FREE.
Our Energy Assistance Program is easy to join and completely FREE! Receive energy-saving upgrades in your home to help lower your monthly bills. Upgrades include LED light bulbs, low-flow faucet aerators, a drying rack, high-efficiency showerheads, block heater timer, pipe wrap and a smart thermostat if eligible.
1. Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate 2. Homes Beyond Code 3. First Nations Furnace Replacement Rebate 4. Heating Affordability Program 5. Commercial Space & Water Heating Rebate 6. Commercial Energy Optimization Program
The Emergency Repair Program offers financial assistance to help homeowners with low incomes complete emergency repairs to make their homes safe.
SaskEnergy Network Home Heating Tune-Up Keep your furnace running safely and at peak efficiency with an annual inspection. As part of the SaskEnergy Network Home Heating Tune-Up, a qualified SaskEnergy Network Member will complete a hands-on examination and services such as: 1. Examine chimney and clean out debris 2. Visually check heat exchanger 3. Examine blower compartment 4. Clean and lubricate motor and fan 5. Clean or replace filter (if supplied by you) 6. Clean and reset burners 7. Examine operation of fan and high limit controls 8. Inspect gas pilot system 9. Examine and adjust drive system 10. Test thermostat and furnace switch 11. Check carbon monoxide levels upon entry and exit Receive a free carbon monoxide alarm as a secondary safety measure at the time of your appointment. Payment Options One-time payment or 12 easy payments per month (plus taxes)
The YMCA is a charity committed to improving the lives of children, youth, adults, seniors and families in Regina and Moose Jaw, by providing safe places, caring and trained staff, and programs that foster life skills and mental wellness.
YWCA Regina is a community ally dedicated to achieving transformational change for and with women, youth, children, families, and equity-deserving groups through new opportunities, inclusive programming, healing, and wellness that are reflective of lived experiences.
The City offers programs to improve property tax and water utility affordability for low-income households with at least one senior citizen or person living with a disability. This helps senior citizens and persons living with a disability stay in their homes longer, makes access to safe drinking water and waste services more affordable.
The Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit has been re-introduced for the 2025 and subsequent taxation years. Under this non-refundable tax credit, Saskatchewan homeowners may save up to $420 annually in provincial income tax by claiming a 10.5 per cent tax credit on up to $4,000 of eligible home renovation expenses. Eligible expenses include the cost of labour and professional services, building materials, fixtures, equipment rentals, and permits. Seniors may save up to $525 annually based on maximum eligible home renovation expenses of $5,000. This tax credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as part of the Saskatchewan personal income tax system beginning with the 2025 taxation year. The tax credit can be claimed through your annual tax return. To learn more, contact the Canada Revenue Agency directly at Phone: 1‑800‑959‑8281 (English) or 1‑800‑959‑7383 (French).
The Regina Open Door Society LINC program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This program provides quality, settlement-based English language training to adult refugees and immigrants to help them adapt to life in Regina and use English in their everyday activities.
English is the main language in Saskatchewan and you will use it to communicate with your employer, doctor and neighbors. You will also need it in your day to day activities, such as shopping. The more you are able to understand and speak English the greater the chances of your success in living and working in Saskatchewan.
We aspire to build an equitable community that accepts and celebrates all cultures. To promote intercultural understanding and the retention of cultural identity and language to fully include Newcomers and Indigenous peoples in Canadian society.
New to Canada? You're in the right place. Literacy Services is a free library service that helps newcomers learn how to use library resources to improve their English.
211 Saskatchewan provides information on health and social services throughout the province. The information is provided by the services/organizations listed in the database. 211 Saskatchewan is available by phone and online.
1. Register Through the Newcomer Student Centre: You must route your registration through the Newcomer Student Centre if either of the following conditions apply: The student's parent is not a Canadian citizen. The student's parent is a Canadian citizen, but the student's first language is not English. This process also explicitly includes students transferring from any other school division (including Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools) and families who have already registered for fall kindergarten or prekindergarten. 2. Register Through Your School of Choice: You may register directly with your school of choice only if both of the following conditions are met: The student's parent is a Canadian citizen. The student's first language is English. If you meet these criteria, please contact your school of choice directly to complete the registration.
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