Canucks Autism Network - 2019 Winter Leisure Guide

Winter Leisure Guide 1

January-March 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, November 19th at noon to Friday, November 23rd 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 program selection ranking.

Programs by Location

| Winter 20193

Interior

Vancouver Island Duncan

Kamloops

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Active (3-6yrs)

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Family Event (All Ages)*

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Family Event (All Ages)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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

Nanaimo 

Active (3-6yrs)

Kelowna

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

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Family Events (All Ages)

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Gymnastics (7-12yrs)*

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Monthly Youth & Young Adult Program (13+yrs)*

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

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

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

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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

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

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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Skate (3-6yrs, 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 still in the process of being confirmed.

Online registration for weekly sports and rec programs takes place from Monday, November 19th at noon to Friday, November 23rd 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 36.

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Winter Programs by Location

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Lower Mainland Abbotsford 

Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

North Vancouver

Burnaby  

Gymnastics (7-12yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs)

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

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

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Outdoor Recreation (13-17, 18+yrs)*

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Family Event (All Ages)

Port Coquitlam Active (3-6yrs)

Fitness (13+yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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

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

Swim (3-6yrs)

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Swim (7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Delta 

Gymnastics (7-12yrs)

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

Langley 

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)

Maple Ridge 

Active (3-6yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

Vancouver 

Active (3-6yrs)

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Explore Volunteering (15+yrs)

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Family Event (All Ages)*

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Monthly Youth & Young Adult Program (13+ yrs)

Pitt Meadows

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Coquitlam 

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

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Active (3-6yrs)

Chilliwack

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Mission

Richmond 

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

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

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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13+yrs) 

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Active (3-6yrs)*

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Monthly Youth and Young Adults Program (13+yrs)

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Multisport (7-12yrs)

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

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

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Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

Swim (3-6yrs)*

Surrey

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

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Weekly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

About Canucks Autism Network

| Winter 20195

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.

WINTER PROGRAM

AGE

Active

3-6yrs

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

Skate

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

Swim

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

Weekly Youth & Young Adults Program

13-17yrs, 18+yrs 5

Explore Volunteering (15+yrs)

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The Explore Volunteering program provides

Program Structure

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 community engagement alongside peers while

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

developing volunteer experience, work skills,

Cost: No cost

and communication and social skills.

Siblings: No Session Structure: Volunteer opportunities across various work settings (ex. Science World, Union Gospel Mission, community gardens, etc.)

WINTER EXPLORE VOLUNTEERING LOCATIONS & TIMES

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City

Location

Day of

Time

Start

Finish

Vancouver

Various

Saturday

9:30am-12:00pm

Jan 12

Mar 9

Family Events (All Ages)

| Winter 20197

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.

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Family Events (All Ages)

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WINTER FAMILY EVENT LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Registration Opens

Duncan*

Caprice Theatre

Movie Matinee

Sat, Jan 26 10:30am-1:00pm

TBA - January newsletter

Kamloops*

Jump 360

Family Bounce

Sun, Jan 27 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm

TBA - January newsletter

Kelowna

Kelowna Curling Club

Family Curling

Sun, Jan 12 1:00pm-3:00pm

TBA - December newsletter

Surrey

Sky Zone Trampoline Park Hollywood Cinema 3

Family Bounce

Mon, Feb 4

Mon, Jan 21 at noon

Fri, Jan 25 at noon

Movie Matinee

Sun, Mar 24

Mon, Mar 11

Fri, Mar 15 at

at noon

noon

Rogers Arena

Family Skate

TBA

Pitt Meadows Vancouver

Victoria*

Shaw Centre Tour the for the Salish Ocean Sea Discovery Centre!

Registration Closes

Keep an eye out in upcoming newsletters!

Sat, Jan 12 5:00pm-6:00pm 6:30pm-7:30pm

TBA - December newsletter

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

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Fitness (Ages 13-17 & 18+)

| Winter 20199

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,

the support of qualified instructors and

for 6 weeks

alongside peers.

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost

The program will focus on learning to use

Siblings: No

fitness equipment independently and safely,

Session Structure: Individual, partner

gym etiquette and improving strength and

and group exercises

stamina. Improve your fitness, meet new people and grow your confidence.

WINTER FITNESS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of

Time

the Week

Coquitlam

Pinetree

Sunday

11:30am-12:30pm

Start

Finish

Date

Date

Jan 20

Mar 3

Community Centre 9

Gymnastics (Ages 7-12)

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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.

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 Cameron Recreation Centre, Delta

Gymnastics Society, Langley Gymnastics and Okanagan Gymnastics Centre.

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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Online registration for the winter gymnastics program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, November 19, at noon, to Friday, November 23, at noon.

For more information on winter weekly program registration, please see page 36.

Gymnastics (Ages 7-12)

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WINTER GYMNASTICS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Time

Cameron Recreation Centre

Day of the Week Saturday

Burnaby (7-12yrs) Delta (7-12yrs)

Delta Gymnastics

Sunday

Kelowna (7-12yrs) Langley*

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre Langley Gymnastics

Saturday Sunday

Start Date Jan 19

Finish Date Mar 9

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

Jan 20

Mar 3

1:30pm-2:30pm 2:30pm-3:30pm Time TBD

Jan 19

Mar 9

Jan 20

Mar 3

6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm

(7-12yrs) *Program is in the process of being confirmed.

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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 36.

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Active (Ages 3-6)

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WINTER ACTIVE LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of the Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Abbotsford

Abbotsford Rec Centre

Thursday

5:15pm-6:00pm

Jan 24

Feb 28

Burnaby

Tuesday

6:15pm-7:00pm

Jan 22

Feb 26

Duncan

Edmonds Community Centre Queen Margaret’s School

Sunday

1:45pm-2:30pm

Jan 27

Mar 10

Kamloops

Beattie Elementary School

Monday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Jan 21

Mar 4

Kamloops

Beattie Elementary School

Tuesday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Jan 22

Feb 26

Langley*

Walnut Grove Recreation Centre Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Nanaimo Pleasant Valley Elementary Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

Sunday

1:15pm-2:00pm

Jan 20

Mar 3

Sunday

9:45am-10:30am

Jan 20

Mar 3

Wednesday

4:30pm-5:15pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

Wednesday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Jan 23

Mar 6

Sunday

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

Jan 20

Mar 3

Vancouver

Britannia Community Centre

Monday

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

Jan 21

Mar 4

Victoria

Royal Oak Middle School

Saturday

1:15pm-2:00pm

Jan 19

Mar 2

West Kelowna

Mar Jok Elementary School

Monday

5:15pm-6:00pm

Jan 21

Mar 4

Maple Ridge Nanaimo Port Coquitlam Surrey

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Multisport (Ages 7-12) (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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WINTER MULTISPORT LOCATIONS & TIMES

City

Facility

Abbotsford

Abbotsford Recreation Centre

Burnaby Duncan Kamloops Kamloops Langley* Maple Ridge Nanaimo Port

Coquitlam Surrey* Vancouver Victoria West Kelowna

Day of the Week Thursday

Time 6:00pm-7:00pm

Start Date Jan 24

Finish Date Feb 28

Edmonds Community Centre Queen Margaret’s School

Tuesday

7:00pm-8:00pm

Jan 22

Feb 26

Sunday

2:30pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm

Jan 27

Mar 10

Beattie Elementary School Beattie Elementary School Walnut Grove Recreation Centre

Monday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Jan 21

Mar 4,

Tuesday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Jan 22

Feb 26

Sunday

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

Jan 20

Mar 3

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Pleasant Valley Elementary School Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

10:30am-11:30am

Jan 20

Mar 3

Wednesday

5:15pm-6:15pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

Wednesday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Jan 23

Mar 6

Surrey YMCA

Sunday

1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm

Jan 20

Mar 3

Britannia Community Centre Royal Oak Middle School

Monday

6:45pm-7:45pm

Jan 21

Mar 4

Saturday

2:00pm-3:00pm

Jan 19

Mar 2

Mar Jok Elementary

Monday

6:00pm-7:00pm

Jan 21

Mar 4

* Program is in the process of being confirmed 15

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Vancouver Island16 (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: 2 hours for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost Siblings: No Session Structure: Activities vary every month

WINTER MONTHLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT LOCATIONS & TIMES

Nanaimo, 13-17yrs, 18+yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens Reg. Closes

Nanaimo

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Group games and activities

Tue, Jan 15 6:00pm-8:00pm

Mon, Dec 10, at noon

Fri, Dec 14, at noon

Nanaimo

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Group games and activities

Tue, Feb 5 6:00pm-8:00pm

Mon, Jan 14, at noon

Fri, Jan 18, at noon

Nanaimo

Five Acres Farms

Volunteer in the community

Sat, Mar 2 10:00am-12:30pm

Mon, Feb 11, at noon

Fri, Feb 15, at noon

Victoria, 13-17yrs, 18+yrs City Victoria

Victoria

Victoria 16

Facility Activity Science CanCode intro Venture @ UVIC to coding program Pearkes Rec Fooseball, Ping-Pong & Centre Video Games Langford Lanes Bowling

Date & Time Sun, Jan 13 Time - TBA

Reg. Opens Mon, Dec 10, at noon

Reg. Closes Fri, Dec 14, at noon

Sun, Feb 10 1:00pm-3:00pm

Mon, Jan 14, at noon

Fri, Jan 18, at noon

Sun, Mar 10 10:00am-11:00am

Mon, Feb 11, at noon

Fri, Feb 15, at noon

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Lower Mainland

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(Ages 13-17, 18+) WINTER MONTHLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM LOCATIONS & TIMES Lower Mainland, 13-17yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens

Reg. Closes

Vancouver Canucks Autism Network Office Surrey WorkBC Employment Services

Introductory Drawing workshop Resume Workshop

Sun, Jan 27 10:00am-11:30am

Mon, Dec 10, at noon

Fri, Dec 14, at noon

Sat, Feb 9 10:00am-11:30am

Mon, Jan 14, at noon

Fri, Jan 18, at noon

Vancouver Britannia Community Centre

Introductory Dance Workshop

Sun, Mar 3

Mon, Feb 11, at noon

Fri, Feb 15, at noon

Reg. Closes Fri, Dec 14, at noon

12:00pm-1:30pm

Lower Mainland, 18+yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Vancouver

Canucks Autism Network Office

Introductory Dance Workshop

Sun, Jan 27 11:45am-1:15pm

Reg. Opens Mon, Dec 10, at noon

Surrey

WorkBC Employment Services

Resume Workshop

Sat, Feb 9 12:30pm-2:00pm

Mon, Jan Fri, Jan 18, 14, at noon at noon

Vancouver

Britannia Community Centre

Introductory Dance Workshop

Sun, Mar 3 1:45pm-3:15pm

Mon, Feb Fri, Feb 15, 11, at noon at noon 17

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Interior

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

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens

Reg. Closes

Kelowna*

Cool Arts

Assist in the studio!

Fri, Jan 11 Time TBD

Mon, Dec 10, at noon

Fri, Dec 14, at noon

Kelowna*

Kelowna Gospel Mission

TBD

TBD

Keep an eye out on the newsletter!

* Program is in the process of being confirmed

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Music (Ages 7-12 & 13-17)

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Program Structure 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.

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

WINTER MUSIC LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Vancouver (7-12yrs) Vancouver (7-12yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Vancouver (13-18yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Day of the Week Friday

Time 4:15pm-5:00pm

Start Date Jan 18

End Date Mar 15

Friday

5:15pm-6:00pm

Jan 18

Mar 15

Friday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Jan 18

Mar 15

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Outdoor Recreation (Ages 13-17 & 18+)

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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.

WINTER OUTDOOR RECREATION LOCATIONS & TIMES

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City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Reg. Opens

Reg. Closes

North

Grouse

Snow Shoeing

Thu, Jan 10

Vancouver

Mountain

Mon, Dec 10, at noon

Fri, Dec 14, at noon

North

Power To Be

Mon, Jan 14, at noon

Fri, Jan 18, at noon

Mon, Feb 11, at noon

Fri, Feb 15, at noon

5:00pm-7:30pm Yoga &

Thu, Feb 7

Vancouver

Mindfulness

5:00pm-7:30pm

Coquitlam

activities Indoor Rock

Thu, Mar 7

Climbing

5:00pm-7:30pm

Climb Base5

Skate (Ages 3-6 & 7-12)

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The Skate program provides participants with autism the opportunity to develop basic skate skills in a safe and supportive environment.

This introductory program focuses on balance, control and agility.

Program Structure

Duration: 30–minutes, once per week, for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter Cost: $30.00 Siblings: No Session Structure: Warm-up, skill practice, group games See more here: Skate Activity Storybook 21

Skate (Ages 3-6)

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WINTER SKATE LOCATIONS & TIMES

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City

Facility

Day of the Week

Time

Start Date Jan 19

Finish Date Mar 2

Coquitlam

Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre

Saturday

2:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-3:30pm

Delta

Ladner Leisure Centre

Thursday

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

Jan 24

Feb 28

Kelowna

Capital News Centre

Tuesday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Jan 22

Feb 26

Nanaimo

Cliff McNabb Arena

Friday

4:15pm-4:45pm

Jan 18

Mar 1

Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre

Friday

5:45pm-6:15pm

Jan 18

Mar 8

Surrey

North Surrey Arena

Sunday

9:45am-10:15am

Jan 20

Mar 3

Surrey

Cloverdale Arena

Wednesday

4:45pm-5:15pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

Vancouver

Britannia Arena

Tuesday

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

Jan 22

Feb 26

Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

Wednesday

5:00pm-5:30pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

Skate (Ages 7-12)

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WINTER SKATE LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of the Week Saturday

Time

Start Date Jan 19

Finish Date Mar 2

Coquitlam

Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre

Delta

Ladner Leisure Centre

Thursday

6:30pm-7:00pm

Jan 24

Feb 28

Kelowna

Capital News Centre

Tuesday

Jan 22

Feb 26

Friday

6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 4:45pm-5:15pm

Nanaimo

Cliff McNabb Arena

Jan 18

Mar 1

Port Coquitlam Surrey

Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre North Surrey Arena

Friday

6:15pm-6:45pm

Jan 18

Mar 8

Sunday

10:15am-10:45am 10:45am-11:15am

Jan 20

Mar 5

Surrey

Cloverdale Arena

Wednesday

5:15pm-5:45pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

Vancouver

Britannia Arena

Saturday

10:00am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am

Jan 19

Mar 2

Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

Wednesday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

3:30pm-4:00pm 4:00pm-4:30pm

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Swim (Ages 3-6, 7-12 & 13+)

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The purpose of the Swim program is to teach basic swimming and water safety skills to children, youth and young adults with autism in a safe and supportive environment. The objective of this program is to help participants develop swim and water safety skills that will assist them in enjoying a lifetime of water recreation pursuits.

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.

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Swim: Early Years (Ages 3-6)

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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!

Program Structure

Session structure: Skill development,

Duration: 30-minute sessions, once per

water safety awareness. Review the

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)

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WINTER SWIM: EARLY YEARS LOCATIONS & TIMES City Burnaby

Facility

Day of

Eileen Daily Leisure Pool &

the Week Friday

Fitness Centre

Time

Start

Finish

5:00pm-5:30pm

Date Jan 11

Date Mar 8

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

Chilliwack Coquitlam

Cheam Leisure Centre City Centre Aquatic Centre

Sunday

1:30pm-2:00pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Sunday

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

Jan 13

Mar 10

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

Westsyde Pool

Sunday

11:00am-11:30am

Jan 13

Mar 10

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation

Sunday

5:00pm-5:30pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Tuesday

5:00pm-5:30pm

Jan 15

Mar 5

Centre

Langley

Walnut Grove Community Centre

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

Mission

Mission Leisure Centre

Saturday

4:30pm-5:00pm

Jan 12

Mar 9

Nanaimo

Beban Pool

Friday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Jan 11

Mar 8

Richmond*

Minoru Aquatic Centre

Sunday

10:30am-11:00am

Jan 13

Mar 10

11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12:00pm * Program is in the process of being confirmed

Online registration for the winter Swim program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, November 19, at noon, to Friday, November 23, at noon.

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Swim: Early Years (Ages 3-6)

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WINTER SWIM: EARLY YEARS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of the

Time

Week Surrey

Surrey YMCA

Saturday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Start

Finish

Date

Date

Jan 12

Mar 9

Jan 12

Mar 9

Jan 12

Mar 9

6:00pm-6:30pm Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

Victoria

Juan de Fuca Recreation

Saturday

6:30pm-7:00pm 10:00am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm 1:00pm-1:30pm 4:00pm-4:30pm

Centre

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Swim: Level 1 (Ages 7-12)

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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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WINTER SWIM LEVEL 1: LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of

Time

Start

Finish

Cheam Leisure Centre

the Week Sunday

2:30pm-3:00pm

Date Jan 13

Date Mar 10

Chilliwack Kamloops

Westsyde Pool

Sunday

11:30am-12:00pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Sunday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Langley

Walnut Grove Community Centre

Thursday

Jan 17

Mar 7

Mission

Mission Leisure Centre

Saturday

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

Jan 12

Mar 9

Nanaimo

Beban Pool

Friday

6:00pm-6:30pm

Jan 11

Mar 8

Port

Sunday

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

Jan 13

Mar 10

Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Surrey**

Guilford Recreation Centre

Sunday

Jan 13

Mar 10

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 10:00am-10:30am

Jan 12

Mar 9

Jan 12

Mar 9

10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

Saturday

4:30pm-5:00pm

** Program runs for six weeks

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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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WINTER SWIM LEVEL 2: LOCATIONS & TIMES City Kamloops

Facility

Day of

Westyde Pool

the Week Sunday

Time

Start

Finish

12:00pm-

Date Jan 13

Date Mar 10

12:30pm Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Sunday

6:00pm-6:30pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Langley

Walnut Grove Community

Thursday

6:30pm-7:00pm

Jan 17

Mar 7

Centre Mission

Mission Leisure Centre

Saturday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Jan 12

Mar 9

Nanaimo

Beban Pool

Friday

6:30pm-7:00pm

Jan 1

Mar 8

Port

Hyde Creek Recreation

Sunday

1:00pm-1:30pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Coquitlam

Centre

Surrey**

Guilford Recreation Centre

Sunday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

11:30am-

Jan 12

Mar 9

Jan 12

Mar 9

12:00pm Victoria

Juan da Fuca Rec Centre

Saturday

5:00pm-5:30pm

** Program runs for six weeks

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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.

WINTER CHILDREN’S SWIM LEVEL 3 LOCATIONS AND TIMES City

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Facility

Day of the

Port

Hyde Creek

Week Sunday

Coquitlam

Recreation Centre

Time

Start

Finish

1:30pm-2:00pm

Date Jan 13

Date Mar 10

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

WINTER SWIM: YOUTH &YOUNG ADULT LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of

Time

Start

Finish

Westsyde Pool and Fitness

the Week Sunday

12:30-1:00pm

Date Jan 13

Date Mar 10

Kamloops Kelowna

Centre Parkinson Recreation

Sunday

6:30pm-7:15pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Port

Centre Hyde Creek

Sunday

2:00pm-2:45pm

Jan 13

Mar 10

Coquitlam Surrey

Recreation Centre Surrey YMCA

Friday

7:00pm-7:45pm

Jan 11

Mar 8

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

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

12:00pm-12:45pm

Jan 12

Mar 9

Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation

Saturday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Jan 12

Mar 9

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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

WINTER WEEKLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM LOCATIONS & TIMES* City

Facility

Day of the

Time

Start

Finish

Week Tuesday

4:30pm-6:00pm

Date Jan 22

Date Feb 26

Kelowna

Martin Avenue

(13-17 yrs, 18+yrs)

Community Centre

North Vancouver*

Climb Base5

Friday

5:00pm-6:30pm

Jan 25

Mar 8

(13-17 yrs, 18+) Surrey

Guildford

Wednesday

6:00pm-7:30pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

(13-17yrs) Vancouver

Recreation Centre Britannia

Wednesday

4:45pm-6:15pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

(13-17yrs) Vancouver

Community Centre Britannia

Wednesday

6:30pm-8:00pm

Jan 23

Feb 27

(18+)

Community Centre

*Thanks to generous funding support from Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), CAN will be introducing a weekly rock climbing program in January 2019 for youth and young adult members. In partnership with Power to Be and Climb Base 5 North Vancouver, participants will have the opportunity to learn to climb in a safe and supportive environment, meet new people and build their fitness. This program is intended for youth and young adults with an interest in climbing who would like to continue the activity on their own or with friends and family after participating in the CAN program.

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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.

Winter Weekly Program Registration Process    

Online registration is open to CAN members from Monday, November 19, at noon, to Friday, November 23 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, November 30.

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 6-18yrs are able to submit a Request to Pay form to Autism Funding for the program fee



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



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 37

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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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 Weekly Youth and Young Adult Rock Climbing Program (North Vancouver) 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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