Canucks Autism Network - Spring Leisure Guide - April to June 2019

Spring Leisure Guide 1

April-June 2019 Lower Mainland | Interior | Vancouver Island

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Important Reminders

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Online registration for weekly sports and rec programs takes place from Monday, February 11th at noon to Friday, February 15th at noon.

CAN Membership is required for registration.

Registration 

Registration requests first go to a PENDING status, meaning that no spots are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The registration system has a ranking feature that allows participants to identify the order of preference for program requests. 

While we do our best to accommodate preferences, they are not guaranteed.

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Participants are encouraged to request and rank all programs and locations of interest in order to help us better identify demand. This will help guide our future programming decisions and highlight areas most in need of fundraising support.

Waitlists 

Due to the popularity of select programs, waitlists will occur.

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Don’t be discouraged by waitlists. Being on a waitlist positively impacts your chances of enrolment for future seasons.

Registration Guidelines

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Our goal is to accommodate as many unique individuals with autism as possible throughout the year.

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Enrolment decisions are based on various factors, including program demand, a participant’s registration history with CAN and a participant’s current and past program registration ranking.

Program by Location

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Interior

Vancouver Island Duncan

Kamloops

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Family Event (All Ages)

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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Family Event (All Ages)

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Monthly Youth & Young Adults Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)*

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Nanaimo 

Active (3-6yrs)

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Monthly Youth & Young Adults Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

Kelowna

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Family Events (All Ages)

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Monthly Youth & Young Adult Program (13+yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

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Weekly Youth & Young Adult Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)*

Victoria 

Active (3-6yrs)

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Family Event (All Ages)

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Monthly Youth & Young Adults Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+)

West Kelowna 

Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

*Program details are in the process of confirming.

Online registration for weekly sports and recreation programs takes place from Monday, February 11th, at noon to Friday, February 15th, at noon.

CAN Membership is required for registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Program times and locations are subject to change.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Spring Programs by Location

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Lower Mainland Abbotsford

Mission

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

North Vancouver

Burnaby 

Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

Family Event (All Ages)

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Monthly Youth & Young

Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Port Coquitlam

Fitness (13+yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs)

Delta 

Gymnastics (7-12yrs)*

Langley

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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Swim (7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Richmond 

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs) Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs) Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Gymnastics (7-12yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

(15+yrs)

Adult Program (13-17 yrs, 18+yrs) 

Music (7-12yrs, 13-17yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

Swim (3-6yrs)*

Surrey

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Maple Ridge

Explore Volunteering

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Dragon Boating (16+yrs)

Weekly Youth and Young Adult Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

Multisport (7-12yrs)

Coquitlam

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

Active (3-6yrs)

Outdoor Recreation (13-17, 18+yrs)

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Active (3-6yrs)

Chilliwack

Vancouver

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Weekly Youth and Young Adult Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

*Program details is in the process of confirming.

Online registration for weekly sports and recreation programs takes place from Monday, February 11th, at noon to Friday, February 15th, at noon.

CAN Membership is required for registration.

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About Canucks Autism Network

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Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides year-round sports and recreation programs for children, youth, young adults and families living with autism while increasing awareness and providing training in communities across BC. The CAN team consists of a diverse group of trained staff, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers who administer programs in safe and supportive environments.

Interested in signing up for CAN programs?

If you are interesting in participating in CAN programs, you must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit: https://canucksautismprograms.ca to begin this process.

Already a member?

If you are already a member and you know that registration is open for programs that interest you, please log into your account and continue to complete your program registration at: https://canucksautismprograms.ca.

For a monthly reminder of upcoming Canucks Autism Network programs and registration dates, please check the CAN email newsletter, which is sent out at the start of each month.

Access our most recent newsletters.

Find information about our programs, including registration information, eligibility, as well as program locations and times, by clicking on any of the programs listed below.

SPRING PROGRAM

AGE

Active

3-6yrs

Dragon Boating

16+yrs

Explore Volunteering

15+yrs

Family Events

All Ages

Fitness

13-17yrs, 18+yrs

Gymnastics

7-12yrs

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs

13-17yrs, 18+yrs

Multisport (formerly the Sports program)

7-12 yrs

Music

7-12yrs, 13-17yrs

Outdoor Recreation

13-17yrs, 18+yrs

Swim

3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs

Weekly Youth & Young Adults Program

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Active (Ages 3-6) (formerly I CAN Be Active)

A fundamental introduction to movement and skills

The purpose of the Active program is to teach children with autism, and their siblings, fundamental movement skills in a safe and supportive environment. Learning basic skills such as running, jumping, throwing and balancing helps children build the confidence necessary for a lifetime of sport and physical activity.

This program is designed to give children the opportunity to be active and work on their basic skills through games.

Program Structure & Supports Duration: 45-minutes, once per week, for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost Siblings: Yes Session Structure: Warm-up, group games, individual skill practice—see more in the Active Storybook Program Supports: At Canucks Autism Network, we strive to meet the needs of each participant. For more information about the supports provided at our weekly programs, please see page 32.

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Active (Ages 3-6)

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SPRING ACTIVE LOCATIONS & TIMES

City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Abbotsford

Abbotsford Rec Centre

Thursday

5:15pm-6:00pm

May 2

June 6

Burnaby**

Cameron Recreation Centre

Saturday

6:00pm-6:45pm **June 1, 8 & 15 sessions will change to 4:00pm-4:45pm

Apr 27

Jun 15

Burnaby

Tuesday

6:15pm-7:00pm

Apr 23

May 28

Kamloops

Edmonds Community Centre Beattie Elementary School

Monday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Apr 29

Jun 17

Kamloops

Beattie Elementary School

Tuesday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Apr 23

May 28

Langley

Walnut Grove Recreation Centre Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Pleasant Valley Elementary

Sunday

1:15pm-2:00pm

Apr 28

Jun 16

Sunday

9:45am-10:30am

Apr 28

Jun 16

Wednesday

4:30pm-5:15pm

Apr 1

Jun 5

Port Coquitlam Surrey

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

Wednesday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Apr 24

May 29

Sunday

4:30pm-5:15pm 5:15pm-6:00pm

Apr 28

Jun 16

Vancouver

Britannia Community Centre

Monday

5:15pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:45pm

Apr 29

Jun 10

Victoria West Kelowna

Royal Oak Middle School Mar Jok Elementary School

Saturday Monday

1:00pm-1:45pm 5:15pm-6:00pm

Apr 27 May 6

Jun 15 Jun 24

Maple Ridge Nanaimo

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Dragon Boating (16+yrs)

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Dragon Boating offers young adults with

Program Structure

autism the benefits of being part of a

Duration: 120 –minutes, once per week,

dragon boat team in a safe and supportive

for 10 weeks

environment. This program is a great

Regatta Dates: June 9th & June 22-23rd

opportunity for participants to work on

Seasons: Spring

fitness, team building and social skills. The

Siblings: No

Dragon Boating program is possible due to

Session Structure: Participants are

the partnership with the Britannia

supported by trained program coaches,

Community Centre. Participants in this

experienced support workers, and

program are training to compete in the

dedicated volunteers. The ratio of staff/

Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival.

volunteers to participants will be 1:3.

SPRING DRAGON BOATING LOCATION & TIMES City

Facility

Days

Time

Starts

Ends

Vancouver

Creekside Community

Thursdays

5:30pm-7:30pm

Apr 18

Jun 27

Centre

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Explore Volunteering (15+yrs)

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The Explore Volunteering program provides

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opportunities for youth and young adults with

Duration: 2.5hrs, once per week, for

autism to sample volunteer tasks in a variety of

8 weeks

community settings. The program encourages

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

community engagement alongside peers while

Cost: No cost

developing volunteer experience, work skills, and communication and social skills.

Siblings: No Session Structure: Volunteer

Online registration for weekly programs

opportunities across various work

is open to pending enrolment from

settings (ex. Science World, Union Gospel

Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday,

Mission, community gardens, etc.)

February 15, at noon. For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

SPRING EXPLORE VOLUNTEERING LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Location

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Vancouver

Various

Saturdays

9:30am-12:00pm

Apr 27

Jun 22 9

Family Events (All Ages)

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The purpose of Family Events is to provide families with opportunities to enjoy a variety of fun activities in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Canucks Autism Network offers a range of activities throughout the year that are open to the entire family, with all ages welcome.

Due to the nature of Family Events, 1:1 support is not available, however, each Family Event is supported by many helpful volunteers.

SPRING FAMILY EVENT LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens

Duncan**

BC Forest Discovery Centre Falcon Lanes

Easter Eggspress

Mon, Apr 22 9:00am-10:00am

TBA - April newsletter

Family Bowling

April - Date and Time TBA - March newsletter TBA

Kelowna**

Kelowna Encore

Movie Matinee

Sun, Jun 8 10:00am-12:00pm

TBA - May Newsletter

Vancouver

The Tea House

Easter Breakfast

Sat, Apr 13 8:30am-10:15am

Mon, Mar 25

Fri, Mar 29 at

at noon

noon

Vancouver

BC Place

Sports Day

Sun, May 12

TBA - April Newsletter

Victoria*

Inspire Sports

Gymnastics

Sat, April 13

TBA - March Newsletter

Kamloops**

Reg.Closes

*Program details are in the process of confirming.

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**These family events that DO NOT require a CAN membership to attend.

Fitness (Ages 13-17 & 18+)

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The Fitness program offers youth and young adults with autism the opportunity to become

Program Structure

more comfortable in a gym environment with

Duration: 90-minutes, once per week, for 6

the support of qualified instructors and

weeks

alongside peers.

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost

The program will focus on learning to use fitness equipment independently and safely, gym etiquette and improving strength and stamina. Improve your fitness, meet new

Siblings: No Session Structure: Individual, partner and group exercises

people and grow your confidence.

SPRING FITNESS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Coquitlam

Pinetree Community Centre

Sundays

11:30am-12:30pm

Apr 28

Jun 16

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Gymnastics (Ages 7-12) The purpose of this program is to teach gymnastics skills to children and youth with autism in a safe and supportive environment. The program will focus on basic gymnastics skills, as well as general gym safety. Participants will gain exposure to typical gymnastics equipment found in a gymnastics facility, such as floor, beam, bars, rings and trampoline.

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Program Structure Duration: 60-minute sessions for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: $60.00 Siblings: No Session Structure: Circuit-style activities, individual and small group skill practice and group games - see more in

Gymnastics Activity Storybook to help prepare your child for the program.

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is excited to be providing this program in partnership with Delta Gymnastics Society and Langley Gymnastics.

Each facility will provide qualified gymnastics coaches to oversee the lessons and work in collaboration with CAN to make adaptions to curriculum to ensure the success of participants.

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Gymnastics (Ages 7-12)

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Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

SPRING GYMNASTICS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Delta (7-12yrs)

Delta Gymnastics

Sundays

6:30pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:30pm

Langley

Langley Gymnastics

Sundays

10:00am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm

(7-12yrs)

Start Date Apr 28

Finish Date Jun 16

Apr 28

Jun 16

Burnaby and Kelowna Gymnastics will not be running in Spring 2019.

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Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Vancouver Island14

(Ages 13-17, 18+) The purpose of the youth and young adult monthly programs is to provide the opportunity for youth and young adults with autism to get together and have a good time in a safe and supportive environment, without committing to multiple sessions. Activities vary each month so that you can connect with others who have similar interests and also try something new!

Program Structure Duration: 1 day event, length varies

from 1-3hrs Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Cost: No cost Siblings: No

SPRING MONTHLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT LOCATIONS & TIMES

Nanaimo, 13-17yrs, 18+yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens

Reg. Closes

Nanaimo

Airhouse Trampoline Park Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Trampolining

Tue, Apr 9 5pm-7pm

Mon, Mar 11, at noon

Fri, Mar 15, at noon

Yoga and Mindfulness

Mon, May 6 6:00pm-8:00pm

Mon, Apr 8, at noon

Fri, Apr 12, at noon

Pipers Lagoon Park

Beach Day with Games!

Tue, Jun 4 6:00pm-8:00pm

Mon, May 13, at noon

Fri, May 17, at noon

Nanaimo Nanaimo

Victoria, 13-17yrs, 18+yrs

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City Victoria

Facility Jeneece’s Place

Activity Volunteering in the community

Date & Time Sat, May 11 10:00am-11:30am

Reg. Opens Mon, Apr 8, at noon

Reg. Closes Fri, Apr 12, at noon

Victoria

Sannich Commonwealth Place

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Sun, June 16 1:00pm-3:00pm

Mon, May 13, at noon

Fri, May 17, at noon

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Lower Mainland

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(Ages 13-17, 18+) SPRING MONTHLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM LOCATIONS & TIMES

Lower Mainland, 13-17yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens

Reg. Closes

Vancouver Pacific Coast Apartments

Introductory Cooking Class

Thurs, Apr 25 6:00pm-8:00pm

Mon, Mar 11, at noon

Fri, Mar 15, at noon

Vancouver TradeWorks

Introductory Woodworking Class

Thurs, May 23 5:30pm-7:30pm

Mon Apr 8, at noon

Fri, Apr 12, at noon

Reg. Closes

Fri, Apr 12, at noon

Lower Mainland, 18+yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Vancouver

Pacific Coast Apartments

Introductory Cooking Class

Fri, Apr 26 6:00pm-8:00pm

Reg.Open s Mon, Mar 11, at noon

Vancouver

TradeWorks

Introductory Woodworking Class

Thurs, May 30 5:30pm-7:30pm

Mon Apr 8, at noon

Fri, Mar 15, at noon

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Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Interior

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(Ages 13+) SPRING MONTHLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM LOCATIONS & TIMES Kamloops & Kelowna, 13yrs+ City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens

Reg. Closes

Kamloops*

TBD

Yoga

Wed, May 1 Time – TBD

Mon Apr 8, at noon

Fri, Apr 12, at noon

Kelowna

Central Okanagan Community Farm

Monthly Volunteering

Sat, Jun 15

Mon, May 13, at noon

Fri, May 17, at noon

9:30am-11:30am

*Program details are in the process of confirming.

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Multisport (Ages 7-12)

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(formerly the Sports program)

An introduction to various sports

The purpose of the Multisport program is to provide children with autism, and their siblings, a fun introduction into the world of sports! Participants will enjoy games and drills that work on a variety of skills used in various sports This program is designed to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment for all those taking part.

Program Structure Duration: 60-minutes, once per week, for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No Cost Siblings: Yes Session Structure: Individual practice and group games that work on skills

relating to physical literacy, and a variety of sports Participants can prepare for this program by reviewing the Multisport Activity Storybook.

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Multisport (Ages 7-12)

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SPRING MULTISPORT LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Abbotsford

Abbotsford Recreation Centre

Thursdays

6:00pm-7:00pm

May 2

Jun 6

Burnaby

Cameron Recreation Centre

Saturdays

6:45pm-7:45pm **June 1, 8 & 15 sessions will change to 4:45pm-5:45pm

Apr 27 Jun 15

Burnaby

Edmonds Community Centre

Tuesdays

7:00pm-8:00pm

Apr 23 May 28

Duncan

Queen Margaret’s School

Thursdays

5:30pm-6:15pm 6:15pm-7:15pm

Apr 25 May 30

Kamloops

Beattie Elementary School

Mondays

6:15pm-7:15pm

Apr 29 Jun 17

Kamloops

Beattie Elementary School

Tuesdays

6:15pm-7:15pm

Apr 23 May 28

Langley

Walnut Grove Recreation Centre

Sundays

2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm

Apr 28 Jun 16

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre

Sundays

10:30am11:30am

Apr 28 Jun 16

Nanaimo

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Wednesdays

5:15pm-6:15pm

Apr 24 Jun 5

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Wednesdays

6:15pm-7:15pm

Apr 24 May 29

Surrey

Surrey YMCA

Sundays

Apr 28 Jun 16

Vancouver

Britannia Community Centre

Mondays

4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 6:45pm-7:45pm 7:45pm-8:45pm

Victoria

Royal Oak Middle School

Saturdays

1:45pm-2:45pm

Apr 27 Jun 15

West Kelowna

Mar Jok Elementary School

Mondays

6:00pm-7:00pm

May 6

Apr 29 Jun 10

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Jun 24

Music (Ages 7-12 & 13-17)

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The Music program, in partnership with Sarah McLachlan School of Music, offers children and youth with autism the opportunity to practice singing and to play basic percussion instruments in a group lesson format. Lessons are taught by experienced music instructors and supported by CAN staff and volunteers.

Program Structure Duration: 60-minutes for 8 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter Cost: No cost Siblings: No Session structure: Music lessons directed

by Sarah McLachlan School of Music, supported by Canucks Autism Network

staff and volunteers

SPRING MUSIC LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Days

Time

Starts

Ends

Vancouver (7-12yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Fridays

4:15pm-5:00pm

Apr 12

Jun 14

Vancouver (7-12yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Fridays

5:15pm-6:00pm

Apr 12

Jun 14

Vancouver (13-18yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Fridays

6:15pm-7:15pm

Apr 12

Jun 14

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Outdoor Recreation (Ages 13-17 & 18+)

20 | Spring 2019

The Outdoor Recreation program, in partnership with Power to Be, offers youth and young adults with autism the opportunity to try a range of outdoor activities alongside peers and under the leadership of experienced instructors. Activities vary by season but may include hiking, rock climbing and paddling. A great chance to try new things, have fun and meet new people in your community.

SPRING OUTDOOR RECREATION LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg.Opens

Reg. Closes

North

The Hive

Bouldering at

Thu, Apr 11

the Hive

5:00pm-6:30pm

Mon, Mar 11, at noon

Fri, Mar 15, at noon

Mon Apr 8, at noon

Fri, Apr 12, at noon

Mon, May 13, at noon

Fri, May 17, at noon

Vancouver North

Capilano

Hiking and

Thu, May 16

Vancouver

Watershed

Geocaching

5:00pm-6:30pm

North

Cates Park

Kayaking

Thu, Jun 6

Vancouver

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5:00pm-6:30pm

Swim: Early Years (Ages 3-6)

21 | Spring 2019

Early Years participants work on entries into the water, buoyancy and movement, bubbles, floats, and front and back swim. Games and songs will be incorporated throughout the lessons to create a fun environment that encourages increased comfort in the water!

The swim program will teach basic swimming and water safety skills under the nationally recognized Red Cross Swim program. All participants will work toward achieving a Red Cross report card that can eventually transfer to other community-based swim classes.

Program Structure

Session structure: Skill development,

Duration: 30-minute sessions, once

water safety awareness. Review the

per week, for 8 weeks

Swim Activity Storybook to help prepare

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Program Supports: High ratio of

Cost: $40.00 Siblings: No

support provided by a certified swim instructor, trained support workers and dedicated volunteers.

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Swim: Early Years (Ages 3-6)

22 | Spring 2019

SPRING SWIM: EARLY YEARS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Burnaby

Edmonds Community Centre

Saturdays

8:30am-9:00am

Apr 13

Jun 22

9:00am-9:30am 9:30am-10:00am 10:00am-10:30am Chilliwack

Coquitlam

Cheam Leisure Centre

City Centre Aquatic Centre

Sundays

1:30pm-2:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Sundays

2:00pm-2:30pm 8:00am-8:30am

Apr 14

Jun 23

8:30am-9:00am 9:00am-9:30am 9:30am-10:00am 10:00am-10:30am Kamloops

Westsyde Pool

Sundays

11:00am-11:30am

Apr 14

Jun 23

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation

Sundays

5:00pm-5:30pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Tuesdays

5:00pm-5:30pm

Apr 16

Jun 4

Centre Langley

Walnut Grove Community Centre

5:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm

Mission

Mission Leisure Centre

Saturdays

4:30pm-5:00pm

Apr 13

Jun 22

Nanaimo

Beban Pool

Fridays

5:30pm-6:00pm

Apr 12

Jun 21

Richmond*

Minoru Pool

Sundays

9:30am-10:00am

Apr 14

Jun 23

10:30am-11:00am

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Swim: Early Years (Ages 3-6)

23 | Spring 2019

SPRING SWIM: EARLY YEARS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Surrey

Surrey YMCA

Saturdays

5:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm

Apr 13

Jun 22

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturdays

11:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm

Apr 13

Jun 29

Victoria

Juan de Fuca Recreation

Saturdays

4:00pm-4:30pm

Apr 27

Jun 22

Centre

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Swim: Level 1 (Ages 7-12)

24 | Spring 2019

This program focuses on foundational swim skills, while building confidence. Participants will work on skills including entering the water, shallow water movement, bubbles, submersions, rhythmic breathing, floats, glides and front swim for a distance of 5 meters. *Prerequisite: No previous swim experience required. Intended for participants working on the skills listed above.

PLEASE NOTE: 

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/participant to register for the correct level. If the participant has not been placed correctly, they may or may not be permitted to transfer to an alternate level, based on program availability. If there are no spots available, the participant may be withdrawn from the program.

Program Structure

Program Supports: High ratio of support

Duration: 30-minute sessions, 8 weeks

provided by a certified swim instructor,

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

trained support workers and dedicated

Cost: $40.00

volunteers.

Siblings: No

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Session structure: Skill development,

To prepare for the program in advance,

water safety awareness

please review the Swim Activity Storybook.

Swim: Level 1 (Ages 7-12)

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SPRING SWIM LEVEL 1: LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Burnaby

Edmonds Community Centre

Saturdays

Apr 13

Jun 22

Chilliwack

Cheam Leisure Centre

Sundays

11:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm 2:30pm-3:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Kamloops

Westsyde Pool

Sundays

11:30am-12:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Sundays

5:30pm-6:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Langley

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre

Fridays

5:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm

Apr 12

Jun 21

Mission*

Mission Leisure Centre

Saturdays

5:00pm-5:30pm

Apr 13

Jun 22

Nanaimo

Beban Pool

Fridays

6:00pm-6:30pm

Apr 12

Mar 8

Port

Sundays

11:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Surrey

Guilford Recreation Centre

Sundays

4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturdays

11:30am-12:00pm

Apr 13

Jun 29

Apr 27

Jun 22

12:00pm-12:30pm Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

Saturdays

4:30pm-5:00pm

*Program details are in the process of confirming.

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Swim: Level 2 (Ages 7-12)

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This program will continue to build on the foundational skills completed in level 1, focusing on glides (front, back and roll over).

Participants will continue to work on swim endurance with a distance of 10 meters. An introduction to deep water activities and life jackets will also be included. *Prerequisite: Participants must have passed Level 1 and/or are able to confidently and independently execute skills developed in Level 1.

PLEASE NOTE: 

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/participant to register for the correct level. If the participant has not been placed correctly, they may or may not be permitted to transfer to an alternate level, based on program availability. If there are no spots available, the participant may be withdrawn from the program.

Program Structure

Program Supports: High ratio of support

Duration: 30-minute sessions, 8 weeks

provided by a certified swim instructor,

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

trained support workers and dedicated

Cost: $40.00

volunteers.

Siblings: No

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Session structure: Skill development,

To help prepare for this program, please

water safety awareness

review the Swim Activity Storybook.

Swim: Level 2 (Ages 7-12)

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Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

SPRING SWIM LEVEL 2: LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Burnaby

Edmonds Community

Saturdays

1:00pm-1:30pm

Apr 13

Jun 22

Centre

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Kamloops

Westsyde Pool

Sundays

12:00pm-12:30pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation

Sundays

6:00pm-6:30pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Centre Langley

W.C. Blair Community

Fridays

6:30pm-7:00pm

Apr 12

Jun 21

Mission*

Centre Mission Leisure Centre

Saturdays

5:30pm-6:00pm

Apr 13

Jun 22

Nanaimo

Beban Pool

Fridays

6:30pm-7:00pm

Apr 12

Jun 21

Port

Hyde Creek Recreation

Sundays

1:00pm-1:30pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Coquitlam

Centre

Surrey

Guilford Recreation

Sundays

5:00pm-5:30pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Vancouver

Centre Jewish Community

Saturdays

12:30pm-1:00pm

Apr 13

Jun 29

Victoria

Centre Juan da Fuca Rec Centre

Saturdays

5:00pm-5:30pm

Apr 27

Jun 22

*Program details are in the process of confirming.

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Swim: Level 3 (Ages 7-12)

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This program will continue to expand on skills completed in level 2 adding in front glide/side glide combination, and increasing swim distance to 15 meters. Swimmers will spend a significant amount of time in the deep water practicing safety skills, as well as being introduced to sitting dive and deep water support. Prerequisite: Participants who have passed Level 2, and/or who are able to confidently and independently execute the skills developed in Level 2.

Program Structure Duration: 30-minutes, once per week for 8 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: $40.00 Siblings: No Session structure: Skill development, water safety awareness - see more in the Swim Activity Storybook.

SPRING CHILDREN’S SWIM LEVEL 3 LOCATIONS AND TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Chilliwack

Cheam Leisure Centre

Sundays

3:00pm-3:30pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Langley

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre

Fridays

7:00pm-7:30pm

Apr 12

Jun 21

Port

Hyde Creek

Sundays

1:30pm-2:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Coquitlam Recreation Centre

Surrey

Guildford Recreation Centre

Sundays

5:30pm-6:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Victoria

Juan de Fuca Recreation

Saturdays

5:30pm-6:00pm

Apr 27

Jun 22

Centre

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

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Swim: Youth and Young Adults (Ages 13+)

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The 13+yrs swim program focuses on water safety, introductory swim skills, and fitness. Red Cross Swim Basic I lessons are taught to the group by certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and adaptations are provided where required. A great opportunity to improve swimming skills, meet new people and increase fitness level.

Program Structure Duration: 45-minutes, once per week for 8 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: $60.00 Siblings: No Session structure: Skill development, water safety awareness

SPRING SWIM: YOUTH &YOUNG ADULT LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Burnaby

Edmonds Community Centre

Sundays

5:30pm-6:15pm 6:15pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:45pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Kamloops

Westsyde Pool and Fitness

Sundays

12:30pm-1:00pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Kelowna

Centre Parkinson Recreation

Sundays

6:30pm-7:15pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Port

Centre Hyde Creek

Sundays

2:00pm-2:45pm

Apr 14

Jun 23

Coquitlam

Recreation Centre

Surrey

Surrey YMCA

Fridays

7:00pm-7:45pm 7:45pm-8:30pm 8:30pm-9:15pm

Apr 12

Jun 21

Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation

Saturdays

6:00pm-6:45pm

Apr 27

Jun 22

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Weekly Youth & Young Adults Program (Ages 13-17, 18+) The purpose of the Weekly Youth and Young Adult Program are to offer the opportunity for youth and young adults with autism to get together and have a good time in a safe and supportive environment. Activities vary but may include games nights, outings to restaurants or physical activity nights. Have fun, meet new people and get out in your community with support from friendly peers.

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Program Structure Duration: 90-minutes, once per week for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost Siblings: No Session Structure: Activities vary each week

Online registration for weekly programs is open to pending enrolment from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15, at noon.

For more information on program registration, please see page 32.

SPRING WEEKLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM LOCATIONS & TIMES*

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City

Facility

Day

Time

Starts

Ends

Kelowna

Martin Avenue

Tuesdays

4:30pm-6:00pm

Apr 30

Jun 4

(13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

Community Centre

North Vancouver

Harry Jerome

Mondays

6:30pm-8:00pm

Apr 29

Jun 10

(18+yrs) Surrey

Recreation Centre Guildford

Wednesdays

6:00pm-7:30pm

May 1

Jun 5

(13-17yrs) Vancouver

Recreation Centre Britannia

Wednesdays

4:45pm-6:30pm

May 1

Jun 5

(13-17yrs, 18+)

Community Centre

Additional Information

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Parent Collaboration At Canucks Autism Network (CAN), we strive to meet the needs of each participant through parent collaboration. Our staff receive training on a variety of support strategies for children, youth and young adults with autism.

Please do not hesitate to speak with coaches and support staff about strategies to use with your child (e.g. Visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.).

Online Program Registration

For the majority of our programs, we use a registration process called Pending Enrolment.

This means that spots are not provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and that requests received are pending confirmation. All those who submit registration requests during the online registration period, will be notified of their updated registration status within seven days of registration closing.

The Pending Enrolment registration process is used so that we can accommodate as many unique individuals into CAN programs throughout the year as possible. It also allows for more participants to have the opportunity to try new programs and activities.

Due to the high demand for CAN programs, confirmed enrolment is not guaranteed.

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Additional Information

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Program Support at Weekly Programs  

Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers.

We strive to meet the needs of each participant and encourage parents to speak with program coaches and staff about useful support strategies such as visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, activity storybooks, etc.

Spring Weekly Program Registration Process 

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Online registration is open to CAN members from Monday, February 11, at noon, to Friday, February 15 at noon.

All registration requests will have a status of PENDING, meaning that there are no spots available on a first-come, first-served basis All those who submit online registration requests during the registration period will be notified of their updated registration status by the end of day on Friday, February 22.

Those who miss the online registration period may request to be added to a program waitlist by emailing info@canucksautism.ca, with the participant’s name and age, as well as the program name, location, and time.

Important Reminders 

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The registration system has a ranking feature that allows participants to identify the order of preference for program requests. While we do our best to accommodate preferences, they are not guaranteed.

Due to the high interest in programs, we anticipate that we will not be able to accommodate all those interested in attending.

Our goal is to accommodate as many individuals with autism as possible throughout the year.

Program Fees

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For some Canucks Autism Network programs, there is a highly subsidized program fee.

CAN does not wish for a fee to act as a barrier to participation, and along with traditional payment methods (i.e. credit card, cheque, and cash) participants may also process their fee through one of the following options:

1. Autism Funding 

Parents/guardians of participants’ ages 6-18 are able to submit a Request to Pay form to Autism Funding for the program fee

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For participants 5yrs and younger, parents/guardians are welcome to contact Autism Funding to inquire about the eligibility of a program fee being covered through a

participant’s funding

2. CAN Fee Assistance Program 

The CAN Fee Assistance Program helps to alleviate any financial barriers to participation

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For more information, please email: info@canucksautism.ca

3. Additional Payment Options 

CAN is open to working with participants to process program fee payments through additional routes, including bursaries 33

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Multisport Proudly supported by:

Kelowna Programs, Training, and Events Proudly supported by:

Kelowna Monthly and Weekly Youth and Young Adult Program Proudly supported by:

Merrifield Family Foundation Active & Multisport - Nanaimo and Duncan Proudly supported by:

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1788 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V6J 1V6 P: 604-685-4049 E: info@canucksautism.ca

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