Canucks Autism Network - Youth and Young Adults - 2019 Winter Leisure Guide

Winter Leisure Guide Youth & Young Adults January-March 2019

Winter 2019 Programs by Location Vancouver Island Nanaimo

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Lower Mainland Coquitlam

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Monthly Youth Program (13-17yrs)*

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Monthly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)*

North Vancouver

Victoria 

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

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Swim (13yrs+)

Interior Kamloops 

Swim (13+yrs)*

Kelowna 

Swim (13+yrs)

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Monthly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Monthly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

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Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Weekly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

Fitness (13+yrs)

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Weekly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

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

Surrey 

Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Monthly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Monthly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

Vancouver 

Swim (13+yrs)

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Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Weekly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

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Monthly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Explore Volunteering (15-21yrs)

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Monthly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

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Music (13-17yrs)

*Program has not yet been confirmed.

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

CAN Membership is required for registration.

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

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CAN programs are inclusive of all individuals on the autism spectrum; all abilities are welcome!

Program staff and volunteers are trained to provide support that meets the needs and interests of each individual participant. Do not hesitate to contact our Youth/Young Adult Program Coordinator, Sarah Armstrong (sarah.armstrong@canucksautism.ca), if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you.

Interested in signing up for CAN programs?

In order to participate in programs, you must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit https://canucksautismprograms.ca to begin this process.

Already a CAN member?

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

For a helpful reminder of upcoming programs and registration dates, please check the CAN email newsletter, which is sent out at the start of each month. Access past newsletters.

Click the program links below for information about registration, eligibility, and program locations and times. Program times and locations are subject to change.

WINTER PROGRAM

AGE RANGES

Explore Volunteering

13-17yrs, 18+yrs

Fitness

16-30yrs

Outdoor Recreation

16-30yrs

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Program

13-17yrs & 18+yrs

Weekly Youth & Young Adult Program

13+yrs & 18+yrs

Music

13-17yrs

Swim

13+yrs

Explore Volunteering (13+yrs)

Program Structure Duration: 2.5hrs for 8 weeks

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The Explore Volunteering program provides opportunities for youth and young adults with autism to sample volunteer tasks in a variety of

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

community settings. The program encourages

Cost: No cost

community engagement alongside peers while developing volunteer experience, work skills,

Siblings: No

and communication and social skills.

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

Activity

Vancouver

Various

Day of the Week Saturday

Time 9:30am-12:00pm

Start Date Jan 12,

Finish Date Mar 9

Fitness (Ages 13-17 & 18+)

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The Fitness program offers youth and young adults

Program Structure

with autism the opportunity to become more

Duration: 90-minute sessions for

comfortable in a gym environment with the support

6 weeks

of qualified instructors and alongside peers.

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost

The program will focus on learning to use fitness equipment independently and safely, gym etiquette

Siblings: No

and improving strength and stamina. Improve your

Session Structure: Individual, partner

fitness, meet new people and grow your confidence.

and group exercises

WINTER 2019 FITNESS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of

Time

Week

Coquitlam

Pinetree

(13-17yrs, 18+)

Community Centre

Sunday

11:30am-12:30pm

Start

Finish

Date

Date

Jan 20

Mar 3

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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

TBD

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

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Vancouver Island 7

(Ages 13-17, 18+) The purpose of the youth and young adult monthly programs 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, without committing to multiple sessions. Activities vary each month so that you can connect with others who have similar interests or to 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

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 3 10:00am-11:00am

Mon, Feb 11, at noon

Fri, Feb 15, at noon 7

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Lower Mainland

(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

TBA - Dec Newsletter

TBA - Dec Newsletter

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

TBA - Jan Newsletter

TBA - Jan Newsletter

Vancouver Britannia Community Centre

Introductory

Sun, Mar 3

Dance Workshop

12:00pm-1:30pm

TBA - Feb Newsletter

TBA - Feb Newsletter

Reg. Closes TBA - Dec Newsletter

Lower Mainland, 18+yrs

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City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Vancouver

Canucks Autism Network Office

Introductory Dance Workshop

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

Reg. Opens TBA - Dec Newsletter

Surrey

WorkBC Employment Services

Resume Workshop

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

TBA - Jan Newsletter

TBA - Jan Newsletter

Vancouver

Britannia Community Centre

Introductory

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

TBA - Feb Newsletter

TBA - Feb Newsletter

Dance Workshop

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 (13-17yrs)

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The Music program, in partnership with Sarah

McLachlan School of Music, offers children and

Program Structure

youth with autism the opportunity to practice

Duration: 60 minutes for 9 weeks

singing and to play basic percussion instruments

Seasons: Fall, Winter

in a group lesson format. Lessons are taught by

Cost: No cost

experienced music instructors and supported by

Siblings: No

CAN staff and volunteers.

Session structure: Music lessons directed by Sarah McLachlan School of Music, supported by Canucks Autism Network staff and volunteers

WINTER 2019 MUSIC LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Vancouver* (13-17yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Day of the Week Friday

Time 6:15pm-7:15pm

Start Date Jan 18

End Date Mar 15

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Swim: Youth and Young Adult (Ages 13+)

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| Winter 2019

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 for 8 weeks

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: $60.00 Siblings: No Session structure: Skill development, water safety awareness Program Supports: High ratio of support provided by a certified swim instructor, trained support workers and dedicated volunteers.

WINTER 2019 SWIM: YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of

Time

Start

Finish

Westsyde Pool and

the Week Sunday

12:30-1:00pm

Date Jan 13

Date Mar 10

Kamloops* Kelowna

Fitness 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

Saturday

8:30pm-9:15pm 12:00pm-12:45pm

Jan 12

Mar 9

Saturday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Jan 12

Mar 9

7:45pm-8:30pm Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

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Weekly Youth & Young Adult 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.

Program Structure Duration: 90 minute sessions 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

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

(13-17 yrs, 18+)

*Starting in January 2019, the Weekly Youth and Young Adult program at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre will be replaced by a Weekly Rock Climbing program offered in partnership

by Climb Base5 and Power to Be, with funding provided by MEC. 12

Thank you to our Sponsors

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| Winter 2019

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 Program (North Vancouver) Proudly supported by:

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Outdoor Rec

1788 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC

Canada V6J 1V6 P: 604-685-4049 E: info@canucksautism.ca

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