A guide to individual and team sports and fitness programs for kids in Prince Edward County. 

Sports

The County Clippers operate a youth basketball league for kids from Kindergarten – Grade 8 and an OBA Rep team for older kids. League games are held at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) in Picton; fall and spring sessions run for 10 weeks each.

The Prince Edward County Minor Baseball Association (PECMBA) is open to kids aged 4-19. Kids aged 4-6 will participate in the PEC Blastball League, a baseball initiation program. Games are on weeknights and take place at three diamonds in Wellington.

The Prince Edward County Soccer Association (PECSA) is open to kids aged 4 and up. Games take place on weeknights at Johnson Street Soccer Fields in Picton. The season runs from late May to early August.

The Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association (PECMHA) is open to kids who are 4 (or will be 4 by year’s end). The season runs from September to March. 

The Prince Edward County Skating Club (PECSC) is open to kids aged 3 and up. Sessions run out of the Lehigh Arena in Wellington and the Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton from September to May. 

Horseback riding – Harper Run Stables on Fish Lake Road provides training in dressage, eventing, show jumping for all ages. Hadherway Farms in Hillier offers weekly private lessons (semi-private available upon request); please visit the website for more information. Balanced Ride Equestrian Centre just opened in 2024 (located just outside of Picton) offers both english and western lessons for riders of all ages and levels from beginner to advanced novice. Tanglewood Farm & Equestrian Centre in Consecon offers riding lessons to kids aged 6 and up (website may not be working).

Until Spring 2023, the Quinte Dolphins Swim Club operated out of the Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) in Picton, but might need to transfer their activities to a Belleville pool. Contact them directly for updates.

Fitness

County Acrobatics is offering weekly acrobatics classes for children aged 3 and up! Email countyacrobatics@gmail.com for details and to register.

The Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) offers kids’ swimming lessons (group, private, semi-private) and the following kids’ programs:

• Gym & Swim – ages 5-12
• Dash & Splash – ages 1-3
• Teen Boot Camp – ages 10-13

Archway Connection, a nonprofit focused on emotional healing and mental health wellness, offers free Qigong classes for youth ages 14-17.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions at andrea@pecparents.ca. Thank you!