RA Centre
Multi-sport recreation centre on Riverside Drive with swimming, curling, bowling, and fitness. Offers drop-off PA Day camps for kids ages 4-12, one of Ottawa's best-organized single-day camp programs.
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About RA Centre
The RA Centre is a large multi-sport recreation facility on Riverside Drive, known among Ottawa parents for its well-organized PA (PD) Day camp programs. It's one of the best places in the city for working parents who need a reliable, single-day drop-off camp when schools are closed.
Beyond the camps, the RA Centre has a swimming pool, curling club, bowling alley, gymnasium, and fitness centre, making it a genuine community hub on Ottawa's south side.
PA Day Camps
The RA Centre offers three age-based camp levels:
- Junior Day Camp — Ages 4-5
- Day Camp — Ages 6-8
- Multi-Sports Camp — Ages 9-12
Schedule: 9am-4pm with drop-off 8:30-9am and pick-up 4-4:30pm. Activities: Arts & crafts, physical games, outdoor play, sports. Pricing: $55 + 5% facility fee = $59.13/day (single-day registration).
Other Facilities
- Indoor swimming pool with drop-in swim times
- 8-sheet curling club
- 10-pin bowling alley
- Fitness centre and gymnasium
- Squash and racquetball courts
Getting There
- Address: 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7
- Neighbourhood: Alta Vista
- Parking: Free on-site parking
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