Not-For-Profit Fees
Welcome! Not-for-profit organizations qualify to use schools utilizing the following rate structure. The Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Education has provided funding to reduce these costs as noted below. For example, regular Single Gymnasium rate in a secondary school is $100, current reduction is 50%, so you pay only $50.00 Rates are daily unless otherwise noted.
Facility |
Rate |
Community Use of Schools Funding Discount |
Owen Sound Collegiate & Vocational Institute (OSCVI) Auditorium - Performance (with theatre seats - includes atrium, stage, music rooms) Auditorium - Rehearsal (includes stage & music rooms) Auditorium -
Banquet or Chair Set Up Atrium Atrium (when booked with auditorium for banquet or chair set up) *Note: Sound and light technicians for OSCVI must be Board Approved
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$600 + $1.00 per ticket sold Capital Improvement Fee
$100 $400 $400 $200 |
50% Reduction of Fees |
Cafeteria or Gymnasium (with stage): Performance Rehearsal |
$375 $50 |
50% Reduction of Fees |
Gymnasium (Secondary): Single Double |
$100 $150 |
50% Reduction of Fees |
Gymnasium (Elementary): Single Double |
$50 $75 |
50% Reduction of Fees |
Indoor Facilities: Cafeteria Classroom Computer
Room Family Studies Room Lecture Room Technical Shop
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$100 $ 50 $100 $ 75 $ 75 $150 |
50% Reduction of Fees |
Outdoor Facilities: Athletic Fields Use of Washrooms for outdoor events Parking (where fees are being charged to spectators)
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$50 or $0* $50 $50 |
50% Reduction of Fees |
Miscellaneous: (subject to availability): P.A. System Special Lighting Specialized Equipment (may be subject to agreement with Drama Departments) Piano |
$10 - 100 $10 - 100 $10 - 100 User responsible for tuning of the piano. |
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* subject to reciprocal agreements with individual groups
**a specially trained technician may be required to operate this equipment. Fee to be determined at time of booking.
Operational Costs
Operational costs (custodial, monitoring, technician) are additional to facility fees. Estimates will be given at the time a permit is issued. These costs will be reduced by 50% with support from the Ministry of Education through its Community Use of Schools funding.
Air Conditioning
Please note that air conditioning is not available in all buildings. Where it is available, users must request it at time of booking. Costs will be calculated and billed to the user group. An electrical surcharge may apply.
Questions?
Please contact our Permit Supervisor, Janice Best (janice_best@bwdsb.on.ca or 519-363-2014 or 1-800-661-7509, Ext. 2137) who will be happy to assist you with your booking. If you wish, you may complete an on-line request for permit.
Thank you for choosing a Bluewater District School Board School for your event!
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