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WOODSTOCK

RECREATION & LEISURE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2017

The Woodstock Recreation & Leisure Guide is the City of Woodstock’s official listing for recreation, leisure, cultural programs and events.

June is Recreation & Parks Month In the month of June the City of Woodstock and South Gate Centre will be participating in ‘June is Recreation & Parks Month’.

‘June is Recreation & Parks Month’ is an annual community mobilization movement that takes place in parks, schools, recreation centres and neighbourhoods across Ontario.

The month is dedicated to getting children and families active in the community to promote physical activity, healthy eating and encourage safe play. On the City of Woodstock’s website at the link below, we will be posting all the activities, events, and opportunities there will be in June to get out, get active, and be healthy.

www.cityofwoodstock.ca/junerec

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Recreation & Cultural Program Listings ou’ll find a great number of exciting Y programs arranged by age group from Preschool through to Adults. There is something here for everyone!

Aquatics tart here for swimming S lessons, recreational swims and leadership courses.

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Registration Information.............................. 4 South Gate Centre.................................... 42 Woodstock District Community Complex...... 62 Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR)............ 74

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Summer Camps! tart here for great Summer S Camp opportunities from the Recreation Department, Museum and Art Gallery.

Parks & Open Spaces I t’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. Start here for your guide to trails, walking the dog and more!

This Guide can also be accessed on the city’s website at www.cityofwoodstock.ca

Message from the Mayor

Trevor Birtch, Mayor

When some people think of parks, they think of picnics and lazing in the grass while enjoying the sunshine. When others think of parks, they think of jogging and organized sports. No matter how you imagine spending time in the park, the City of Woodstock can accommodate your vision. Welcome to the 2017 Spring/Summer Recreation and Leisure Guide, which outlines hundreds of activities and locations throughout the Friendly City.

From trails to skating, to swimming and running, to organized recreation programs or curling up under a tree with a good book, you will find something that will spike your interest. Take a moment to look through the guide and see what is available to you and your family to become active in the community. There is something for everyone, find the fit. Enjoy.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT ©2017, The City of Woodstock. The Recreation & Leisure Guide is produced two times a year. Every effort has been made to provide correct information, however details may change from the time of publication. Please refer the City of Woodstock Departments for up‑to-date information concerning your area of interest.

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NEXT EDITION RESERVATION DEADLINE Are you interested in advertising in the Spring/Summer Recreation & Leisure Guide? Contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101 or email parksandrecreation@ cityofwoodstock.ca. The reservation deadline is July 7, 2017.

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS 4

P R O G R A M R E G I S T R AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

How to Register

Parks & Recreation 192 Old Wellington Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 539 2382 ext. 4101

Online What you need • Credit Card & Visa/Debit Where • www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

What you need • Credit Card & expiry date

Community Complex 381 Finkle Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 421 3484

In Person

Goff Hall

What you need • Credit/Debit Card, Cash, Cheque

381 Finkle Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 421 3484 ext 4301

Woodstock Art Gallery

Registration Dates

Aquatics

Southside Aquatic Centre 315 Finkle Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 539 2382 ext. 2701

Phone

Program

RECREATION FACILITIES

Address

Start Date

315 Finkle St

Method of Payment & Registration

Spring: Mar 1 Summer: May 3

Spring: Mar 1 Recreation 315 Finkle St Summer: May 3 Summer Programs Camps: Mar 21 Spring: Mar 1 Museum 466 Dundas St Summer: May 3 Programs Summer Camps: Mar 21 Library Programs

445 Hunter St

Art Gallery Programs

Spring: Mar 1 449 Dundas St Summer: May 3 Summer Camps: Mar 21

Spring: Mar 21 Summer: Jun 3

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Payment Options Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard

449 Dundas Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 www.woodstockartgallery.ca Tel: 519 539 6761

Woodstock Museum 466 Dundas Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 www.woodstockmuseum.ca Tel: 519 537 8411

Cash, Debit

Woodstock Public Library

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard

445 Hunter Street Woodstock, ON N4S 4G7 www.mywpl.ca Tel: 519 539 4801

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PRESCHOOL

PRESCHOOL

Me Too! Tuesdays Age: 2–5 & caregiver Instructor: Deanna Logan Create and explore stories, songs, art and more!

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Mar 7

10:00–11:00am

8

Woodstock Art Gallery

$40.00/season or $6/week

Family Storytime Age: 1–5 Join us in the program room for this interactive storytime for families with toddlers and preschoolers that include stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Mar 11

10:30-11:15am

10

Library

Free

Paw Patrol Age: 3–5 Registration: Mar 1 Paw Patrol to the lookout! Join us in Adventure Bay for some fun activities with your favourite pups. No job is too big, no pup to small… to have fun at the Library!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu

Mar 16

10:30-11:30am

1

Library

$2.00

Sportball March Break Camp Age: 4–6 This ½ day camp is focused on developing skills associated with 8 different sports. We integrate activities, and skills that encourage self-confidence and socializing. This fun and structured camp aims to develop basic skills at a developmentally age appropriate level.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon-Fri

Mar 13-17

9:00am-12:00pm

5

Goff Hall

930

$150.00

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PRESCHOOL

Little Movers Age: 3–4 Through active games and imagination Little Movers provides an introduction to dance and focuses on the fundamental movement principles. In this group setting children will develop coordination, balance, and a better understanding of how their body moves.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon

Mar 27

5:30-6:00pm

8

Southside Aquatic Centre

862

$32.00

Mon

Jun 5

5:30-6:00pm

8

Southside Aquatic Centre

863

$32.00

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

Mar 27 Jun 5

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

8 8

Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre

864 865

$32.00 $32.00

Age: 5–6

Babytime Age: 0–12 months Registration: Mar 21 Participate with baby in a fun filled half hour of stories, rhymes and songs.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed Fri

Mar 29 Mar 31

11:00-11:30am 11:15-11:45am

8 7

Library Library

Free Free

Toddler Tales for Ones & Twos Age: 12–35 months Registration: Mar 21 Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers accompanied by a caregiver.

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed Thu

Mar 29 Mar 30

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

8 8

Library Library

Free Free

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Age: 3–5 Registration: Mar 21 A fun-filled storytime with songs, rhymes and crafts for preschoolers.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu Fri

Mar 30 Mar 31

11:00-11:45am 10:15-11:00am

8 7

Library Library

Free Free

PRESCHOOL

Tales & Tunes

Sportball Age: 1–3 This program is focused on introducing preschoolers to 8 different sports. During the program preschoolers will have the opportunity to build self-confidence and learn skills in a fun and interactive way.

1–3 year olds require a parent to participate during program.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue Tue

May 2 Jun 27

5:00-5:45pm 5:00-5:45pm

8 8

TBD TBD

926 927

$128.00 $128.00

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue Tue

May 2 Jun 27

5:45-6:45pm 5:45-6:45pm

8 8

TBD TBD

928 929

$128.00 $128.00

Age: 4–5

Tennis Level 1 Age: 5–6 This is an introductory level and will stress racquet and ball control drills as well as skill development in the four basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve and volley. This program is for players with little or no previous tennis experience or youngsters who have completed the preschool tennis program.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri

May 12 Jul 7

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

8 8

Richardson Park Richardson Park

890 891

$48.00 $48.00

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PRESCHOOL

Babytime Age: 0–12 months Participate with baby in a fun filled half hour of stories, rhymes and songs.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed Wed

May 24 Jul 5

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

6 8

Library Library

Free Free

Toddler Tales for Ones & Twos Age: 12–35 months Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers accompanied by a caregiver.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed Wed

May 24 Jul 5

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

6 8

Library Library

Free Free

Tales & Tunes Age: 3–5 A fun-filled storytime with songs, rhymes and crafts for preschoolers.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu Thu

May 25 Jul 6

10:30-11:15am 10:30-11:15am

6 8

Library Library

Free Free

Little Crafters Age: 3–5 Registration: Jun 3 A fun filled hour brimming with awesome crafts, stories and activities for preschoolers with a different theme each week.

8

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Jul 4

10:30-11:30am

8

Library

$2.00/session

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Basketball Age: 9–11 Recreational activities will help develop hand/eye coordination and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of basketball. Emphasis is on passing, ball control skills and shooting. Participants will enjoy practicing their skills in a fun and active environment.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Mar 8 May 3 Jun 28

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

8 8 8

TBD TBD TBD

850 851 852

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

CHILDREN

CHILDREN

Youth Yoga Age: 6–8 Participants will learn yoga through the use of themes and practical life concepts such as establishing balance, creating strength and expanding self-awareness. Classes are designed to make learning fun and to enable students to take their lessons off the mat and into their home and school life.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Mar 8 May 3 Jun 28

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

8 8 8

TBD TBD TBD

869 870 871

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

Age: 9–12 Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Mar 8 May 3 Jun 28

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

8 8 8

TBD TBD TBD

872 873 874

$64.00 $64.00 $64.00

Kids in the Kitchen Age: 8–11 Participants will be introduced to the basic kitchen know how. This program will focus on teaching the safety, preparation, and clean up.

As they learn to create snacks and meals for themselves and others.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu Thu

Mar 9 May 4 Jul 6

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

6 6 6

Goff Hall Goff Hall Goff Hall

900 901 902

$60.00 $60.00 $60.00

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March Break Art Camp Age: 5–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Investigate people, portraits and creative characters including yourself! This week design and create some amazing projects from a ton of stuff! Discover sculpture, collage, drawing, painting and more!

Explore the exhibits, experiment with a variety of creative techniques and play some really cool games. Sign up for one day or the full week.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon-Fri

Mar 13-17

9:00am-4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Full week, Non-members: $175.00 Full week, Members: $150.00

*Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5.00/day (drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm)

Museum March Break Camp Age: 5–12 Explore the Woodstock Museum and our handmade history as we create old fashioned fun.

Learn French knitting, simple woodworking, planting seeds, sampler sewing, food preserving and make your own toy! Each day will bring different games, out trips and visitors.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon–Fri

Mar 13-17

8:30am–4:30 pm

1

Woodstock Museum

Non-members: $140.00 Members: $120.00

Mad Science: Tantalizing Tastes Age: 6–12 Registration: Mar 1 Learn the science behind how we taste the foods we eat.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Mar 13

10:30-11:30am

1

Library

$6.00

Star Wars Age: 6–12 Registration: Mar 1 Come test your Force powers on our robots… will you turn to the dark side?

10

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Mar 13

2:00-3:30pm

1

Library

$2.00

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Age: 6–12 Registration: Mar 1 A party with crafts, trivia, games and a scavenger hunt for Pokémon Trainers.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Mar 14

10:30am-12:00pm

1

Library

$2.00

CHILDREN

Pokémon Party

Superhero Training Camp Age: 6–12 Registration: Mar 1 Every superhero starts somewhere! Practice the skills needed to defend your city from super villians.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Mar 14

2:00-3:30pm

1

Library

$2.00

Legos and Cublets Age: 6–12 Registration: Mar 1 Let your imagination run wild. Make and build using Lego and cublets, small robots that will bring your creations to life.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Mar 15

10:30am-12:00pm

1

Library

$2.00

Minecrafting Age: 6–12 Registration: Mar 1 Bring Minecraft characters and objects into the real world with some creative crafting.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Mar 15

2:00-3:30pm

1

Library

$2.00

Costume Design Workshop with Ozobots Age: 6–12 Registration: Mar 1 Get inspired to design and create a costume perfect for comic con, supplies provided. Try crafting a costume for an ozobot, our roly-poly robot.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu

Mar 16

2:00-3:30pm

1

Library

$2.00

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CHILDREN

Comic Con Age: 6–12 Join us all day long at WPL’s Comic Con! Events include a costume contest, green screen photo booth, crafts, face painting and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Mar 17

10:00-5:00pm

1

Library

Free

Parents Night Out Age: 6–10 Looking for something to do on a Friday night?

Parents looking for a night out? Join us for fun games and swimming at Southside Aquatic Centre.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri Fri

Mar 24 May 19 Jul 21

6:00-9:00pm 6:00-9:00pm 6:00-9:00pm

1 1 1

Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre

887 888 889

$18.00 $18.00 $18.00

Minecraft Jr. Age: 6–9 Registration: Ongoing Make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft. Registration starts the Monday before each Saturday program. Funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat

Mar 25 Apr 1 Apr 22 May 6 May 27 Jun 10

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

1 1 1 1 1 1

Library Library Library Library Library Library

Free Free Free Free Free Free

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

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Age: 10–14 Registration: Ongoing Make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft. Registration starts the Monday before each Saturday program. Funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat

Mar 25 Apr 1 Apr 22 May 6 May 27 Jun 10

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

1 1 1 1 1 1

Library Library Library Library Library Library

Free Free Free Free Free Free

CHILDREN

Minecraft Sr.

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Saturday Kids Create Age: 6–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Each week explore a different medium, artist and art movement. Experience new techniques, discover, and apply visual art concepts such as colour theory, the elements and principles of design while being free to create. Students will also learn and exercise appropriate visual art terminology and vocabulary and visit current exhibitions.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Mar 25

10:30am–12:30pm

3

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members

Kids in Motion Age: 7–8 Try a bit of everything in this multi-disciplinary class that combines various dance styles. Students exercise their own creativity and focus as they develop their fundamental movement skills.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

Mar 27 Jun 5

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

8 8

Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre

867 868

$40.00 $40.00

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My Safe Life Age: 7–9 In this interactive and fun safety program, kids learn and practice skills for a lifetime of safety. Traditional and digital gaming techniques are used to cover topics like people safety, appropriate social and digital behaviours, safe travels, online safety, getting help, fire safety, accident prevention and basic first aid. Children take home the My Safe Life manual and card of completion.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri Wed

Mar 31 Jul 7 Aug 16

9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm

1 1 1

Southside Aquatic Centre TBD TBD

67 935 936

$60.00 $60.00 $60.00

Chocolate Bunny PA Day Age: 5–12 Easter is right around the corner! Did you ever wonder why chocolate bunnies are popular and chocolate eggs but chocolate chickens not so much? Learn about different breeds of chickens and rabbits, play spring time games, and make a rabbit craft.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Mar 31

8:30am–4:30 pm

1

Woodstock Museum

Non-members $38.00 Members $28.00

Creative PA Days Age: 5–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Explore a variety of artistic mediums. Develop a basic understanding of the elements and principles of design. Materials included in registration fee. Bring lunch and snacks.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Mar 31

9:00-4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Fri

Jun 9

9:00-4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Fri

Jun 30

9:00-4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members/session* $35.00/members/session* $45.00/non-members/session* $35.00/members/session* $45.00/non-members/session* $35.00/members/session*

*Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5.00/day (drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm)

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Age: 5–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Tour current exhibitions and create a special art piece. Material included in fee. Cakes and cutlery not included.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Sat

By Appointment Only

2:00-4:00pm

Woodstock Art Gallery

$150.00 (max. 10 children)

CHILDREN

Birthday Art Party Program

Maker Lab Age: 6–12 One Saturday each month we will introduce kids to really cool gadgets and gizmos. Build robots, try your hand at computer programming, create using our 3D printer, just to mention a few.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat Sat Sat

Apr 8 May 20 Jun 17

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

1 1 1

Library Library Library

Free Free Free

Geocaching Age: 9–12 Get involved with Woodstock’s largest treasure hunt as we follow coordinates and learn navigational techniques to “cache in” and find treasure. This outdoor recreational activity is fun for all ages and those who enjoy adventure and the outdoors.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

May 1 Jul 3

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

8 8

TBD TBD

915 916

$64.00 $64.00

Ultimate Frisbee Age: 9–11 Get into the end zone with this non-contact team sport. While playing outside participants will work on throwing accuracy and building leadership and team skills throughout the game. This program is best suited for beginners interested in learning the sport and getting active.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed

May 3 Jul 5

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

8 8

TBD TBD

920 921

$48.00 $48.00

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CHILDREN

Tennis Level 1 Age: 7–9 This is an introductory level and will stress racquet and ball control drills as well as skill development in the four basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve and volley. This program is for players with little or no previous tennis experience or youngsters who have completed the preschool tennis program.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri

May 12 Jul 7

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

8 8

Richardson Park Richardson Park

892 893

$64.00 $64.00

Age: 10–13 Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri

May 12 Jul 7

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

8 8

Richardson Park Richardson Park

894 895

$64.00 $64.00

Tennis Level 2 Age: 9–13 Building on the skills developed in the introductory tennis program, participants will build on previous skills and develop new ones such as half volleys, serving techniques, cardio tennis and much more!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed

May 10

6:00-7:30pm

8

Richardson Park

896

$80.00

Bright Lights PA Day Age: 5–12 It’s so bright you have to wear shades! Learn about light, photosynthesis; how plants use the sun’s rays, electricity and LED lights as well as photo sensitive paper and early photography. Expect fun games, sunny crafts and indoor and outdoor activities.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Jun 9

8:30am-4:30pm

1

Woodstock Museum NHS

Non-members $38.00 Members $28.00

Home Alone Age: 9–12 Is your child ready to stay home alone? The Home Alone safety for kids program helps children and their families get ready for their child’s first steps towards independence and being without adult supervision. Safety and accident prevention are the common themes throughout the program.

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Mon

Jun 9 Jul 17

9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm

1 1

TBD TBD

937 938

$60.00 $60.00

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Age: 11–14 In this course, participants learn how to run a small babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner.

Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Wed

Jun 30 Jul 26

9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm

1 1

TBD TBD

939 940

$60.00 $60.00

CHILDREN

Babysitting Training Course

Maker Mondays Age: 6–12 Registration: Jun 3 A hands-on lab of fun maker gadgets and gizmos. Build robots, try computer programming, to name a few.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Jul 3

10:30am-12:00pm

7

Library

Free

Craft Club Age: 6–12 Registration: Jun 3 Join the club and try out some fun and kooky crafts with a different theme each week.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Jul 4

2:00-3:30pm

6

Library

$2.00/session

Wolfie Wednesdays Age: 6–12 Registration: Jun 3 Wolfie is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday as he travels across Canada with a variety of indoor/outdoor activities, regional crafts and foods.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Jul 5

2:00-3:30pm

6

Library

$2.00/session

Cook’n Craft Age: 6–12 Registration: Jun 3 This fun program combines crafting and cooking for kids with a different theme each week.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu

Jul 6

2:00-3:30pm

6

Library

$5.00/session

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Reading Crew Age: 4–10 Join Captain Wolfie’s pirate crew on a summer-long reading treasure hunt.

Play our pirate game to search for scrolls that will lead you to the hidden treasure. Kids will be paired with our pirate youth volunteers to practice reading, complete their scrolls, play fun literacy games and earn prizes.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Jul 3 Jul 4 Jul 5 Jul 6 Jul 7

2:00-4:00pm 2:00-4:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm

7 8 8 8 8

Library Library Library Library Library

Free Free Free Free Free

Minecraft Age: 6–12 Registration: Jun 3 Make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft. Funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Jul 7

10:30am-12:00pm

8

Library

Free

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

TD SUMMER READING CLUB 2017 Free!

Registration begins Saturday June 3, 2017 Registration in person only In the year of Canada’s 150th birthday, the TD Summer Reading Club invites kids to celebrate what makes books, libraries and Canada great, by encouraging them to open up to new ideas, new characters, new landscapes, and to one another. So look forward to some great illustrations, book recommendations, ideas, and fun with the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club. Salut!

Kids can roll the die to find great books to read, earn lots of prizes and collect stickers for their logbooks. Interact with the TD Summer Reading Club website with a link from our website.

With club times every morning, afternoon and evening it’s easy to drop in to play, enter our weekly draw for great prizes and participate in our weekly scavenger hunt. Program runs from June 3 to September 2, 2017.

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POT TY T

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 3-7

BIG SPLASH

Come cool off with us while experiencing all things wet. Water games, water slides, and things that wiggle under the sea… splish splash!

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 10-14

THINGS THAT GO

By road, rail, in the sky or the sea, how do you get where you need to be? This week is all about things that go!

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 17-21

ICKY STICKY

Icky sticky, ooey gooey, experiment with all things goopy. Scientific breakthroughs a-wait for those willing to get their hands dirty. Get ready to get slimy!

Days:

All Theme Camps for Li’l Adventurers have pick up and drop off at the Woodstock District Community Complex.

The camp runs from 8:30am- 4:30pm

ANIMAL PLANET

STORY TIME

Once upon a time in Woodstock, Li’l Adventurers came to discover the wonderful world of stories! Bring your imagination to explore fairy tales, create your own stories and do dramatic readings.

Days:

Y

*4 day week is $120 Before and After Care available from 7:30-8:30am Cost $5/day and 4:30-5:30pm Cost $5/day Description: Designed for first-time campers, this program offers a great introduction with a busy full day routine. Weekly themes are brought to life by talented staff through crafts, activities, special guests and more. Children must be potty trained.

Days:

ERS MU B E F UL L

5 day week $150.00

MP

ST

Li’l Adventurers Theme Camps 4-5yrs

IN E D • C A

For more information about our summer programs check out our Parent Handbook at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/summeractivities

Follow us on our Facebook page at City of Woodstock Summer Programs for updates throughout the summer

SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS 2017

SUMMER CAMPS

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 24-28

Learn about different animals that live in the world around us. Enjoy a visit from a local guide dog and learn how animals help us in a variety of ways.

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: July 31-August 4

IMAGINARIUM*

Explore the different imagination stations created for you. You will be making your own creations and discovering your own inventions.

Days: Tuesday to Friday Dates: August 8-11

MOOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’

Physical activity is not only healthy but needed to keep us happy too.

With many active games and dancing we plan to keep you moving while having fun!

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: August 14-18

MONSTER MANIA

In this funky, silly monster bash, you’ll have a stompin’ good time and it will turn you into a real party monster.

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: August 21-25

WHEN I GROW UP

Wouldn’t it be fun to learn about all the different types of jobs you could do when you grow up? Now you can when the local heroes come to visit. You’ll get up close to a whole new world of opportunities.

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: August 28-September 1

Summer Camp Registration

Registration is available online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration. For more information please call Southside Aquatic Centre at 519 421 7665

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SUMMER CAMPS 2017

SUMMER CAMPS

Adventure Camp Theme Camps 6-12yrs

5 day week $135.00

*4 day week is $108 Before and After Care available from 7:30-8:30am Cost $5/day and 4:30-5:30pm Cost $5/day Description: Welcome to a world of adventure! Theme camps bring stories and characters to life with experienced, trained, and talented staff dedicated to providing a week of fun and adventure for all. Weekly themes are further enhanced with games, crafts, special events, and visit from guests and out trips to exciting locations.

MIGHTY METEOROLOGISTS

No matter the weather, meteorologists are always there! Learn about the four seasons and what it takes to tell the weather. No matter the rain, wind, snow or sun, our mini meteorologists will be there to report!

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 3-7

CAMPERS UNDERCOVER Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 10-14

SUMMER SPLASH Monday to Friday

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 3 1-August 4

CAMP ZOO*

Days:

Tuesday to Friday

Dates:

August 8-11

WORKING WORLD

Come out and learn about all the different types of careers. Visit different work environments and learn what it takes to do their jobs!

Come cool off in our water themed play land with wild games, water park, creatures of the deep blue, and much more!

Days:

COLOUR WARS

Crazy, crazier, craziest colour everywhere. You’ll get wound up with wonderful and wacky tie dye. We’ll even have our own colour run!

Who doesn’t love animals? Explore a whole new world of animals with these exciting and interactive activities including a trip to the zoo.

Camp goes undercover to unravel mysteries throughout the week.

Riddles, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses and more.

Days:

All Theme Camps for Adventure Camp have pick up and drop off at the Woodstock District Community Complex.

The camp runs from 8:30am- 4:30pm

Dates:

July 17-21

TIME TRAVELERS

Travel back in time and learn about different time periods. Explore a different time zone or party like it’s the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Then zoom forward to the future and imagine what life might be like…

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: July 24-28

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

August 14-18

MINI ECOLOGISTS

Learn about the many wonders that nature has to offer! Spend time enjoying the outstanding outdoors while learning how to help save our land! We will be hiking, investigating the life of bugs, and enjoying the world around us.

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

August 21-25

HOME HOME ON THE RANGE

Learn about life on the farm and the animals and plants that live there.

Learn about cows an even make ice cream too!

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

August 28-September 1

Summer Camp Registration

Registration is available online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration. For more information please call Southside Aquatic Centre at 519 421 7665

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Adventure University

5 day week $135.00

Theme Camps 10-12yrs

*4 day week is $108 Before and After Care available from 7:30-8:30am Cost $5/day and 4:30-5:30pm Cost $5/day

Description: Welcome to Adventure University. At Adventure University you will get the opportunity to explore what is around you, learn new skills, and build friendships. The weekly themes provide a variety of experiences that allow you to discover new interests and develop your leadership abilities.

YOU’RE THE STAR!

BEYOND CAMP

See what Woodstock and surrounding area has to offer. Seek out new fun things to do at the Library, Art Gallery, Museum, the Pool and more!

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 3-7

PAY IT FORWARD

Help our community stand out by spending time making our city look even more beautiful. Learn about the importance of helping others and create opportunities to help out local groups.

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 10-14

ENTREPRENEUR WEEK

Learn about different career opportunities and why their jobs are unique. Go to work and shadow someone in their work environment and maybe find something you would like to do when you grow up!

Days:

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 17-21

GOIN’ GREEN

Save our planet! Grab your shoes and get outside to explore the great wide open spaces. See for yourself how we impact the environment and discover what your carbon footprint is.

Days:

All Theme Camps for Adventure University have pick up and drop off at the Woodstock District Community Complex. The camp runs from 8:30am- 4:30pm

SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS 2017

Monday to Friday

Dates:

July 24-28

INTERESTED IN SPORT AND ACTIVE PLAY? CHECK OUT OUR ACTION ACADEMY CAMP

Show us what you can do. Do you have a hidden talent? Maybe you have a talent you didn’t know about. Take the opportunity to meet other people who have different talents and share your greatness.

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: July 31-August 4

TOGETHER WE CAN*

Find out what you can accomplish when you work together as a team. Test your skills as a team, practice group activities and build on leadership skills as you make lasting friendships.

Days: Tuesday to Friday Dates: August 8-11

PASSPORT TO FUN

Experience the game of an amazing race! Collect stamps to fill your Woodstock Passport by completing tasks and activities while racing against time and your friends.

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: August 14-18

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

In these tasty travels learn how to grow your own food, where food comes from and how it’s made in your favourite restaurants. Don’t worry; we will do some cooking of our own as well!

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: August 21-25

CELEBRATION OF NATIONS

Learn about the different places that make up the globe. Discover different countries, what is unique about them and why they are special.

Days: Monday to Friday Dates: August 28-September 1

Summer Camp Registration

Registration is available online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration. For more information please call Southside Aquatic Centre at 519 421 7665

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SPORTBALL 4-6 years

This 1/2 day camp is focused on developing skills associated with 8 different sports. We integrate activities, and skills that encourage selfconfidence and socializing. This fun and structured camp aims to develop basic skills at a developmentally and age appropriate level.

Days

Dates

Times

Location

Fee

Monday-Friday

Jul 3-7

1:00-4:00pm

Goff Hall

$150.00

Monday- Friday

Aug 14-18

1:00-4:00pm

Goff Hall

$150.00

SKATEBOARD 6-15 years

This full day camp offers instruction in either Skateboarding or Scootering! A trained instructor from Evolve will provide lessons designed by their Skateboard/Scooter curriculum. Please bring either your own Skateboard OR Scooter along with a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Participants will perform age and ability specific drills and skills and will be separated into appropriate age groups.

Days

Dates

Times

Location

Fee

Monday-Friday

Jul 3-7

9:00am- 4:00pm

Southside Park

$245.00

Monday- Friday

Aug 28-Sept 1

9:00am- 4:00pm

Southside Park

$245.00

TECH TOUCHDOWN 9-12 years

Are you interested in learning how to make codes? Do you like playing with Lego? Robots? Or enjoy Mine Craft? Then this half day camp is for you! During your time at the Public Library you will get the opportunity to learn a variety of new skills spending time on the computer as well as working hands on with several creative projects and activities.

Days

Dates

Times

Location

Fee

Monday- Friday

Jul 17-21

1:00-4:00pm

Woodstock Public Library

$105.00

Monday- Friday

Aug 21-25

1:00-4:00pm

Woodstock Public Library

$105.00

TENNIS 9-13 years

Spend the week learning and developing the fundamentals of tennis. A trained instructor will take your participant through skills, drills, and games to build a foundation so that they can enjoy tennis for years to come.

Days

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Dates

Times

Location

Fee

Monday- Friday

Jul 10-14

9:00-12:00pm

Richardson Park

$105.00

Monday- Friday

Jul 24-28

9:00-12:00pm

Richardson Park

$105.00

Tuesday- Friday

Aug 8-11

9:00-12:00pm

Richardson Park

$84.00

Monday- Friday

Aug 14-18

9:00-12:00pm

Richardson Park

$105.00

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Registration is available online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration. For more information please call Southside Aquatic Centre at 519 421 7665

Specialty Programs

Summer Camp Registration

SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS 2017

Specialty Programs BASKETBALL 9-13 years

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Come join us as we learn the fundamental skills of basketball through dribbling, passing, and shooting. A trained instructor will take your participant through a variety of different activities and drills and build your participants confidence in their basketball skill set!

Days

Dates

Location

Fee

Monday-Friday July 31-August 4 9:00am-12:00pm

Dutton Park

$105.00

Monday-Friday

Dutton Park

$105.00

Aug 28- Sep 1

Times 9:00am-12:00pm

LIFESAVING SPORT 8-15 years

Lifesaving Sport is the only sport whose skills are first learned for humanitarian purposes.

Come out and give the sport a tray and learn what it is all about. This camp is ideal for beginners and current Woodstock Lifesaving Club participants.

Days Monday-Friday

Dates Aug 28- Sep 1

Times

Location

Fee

A5 dayctiweeko$135.00 n Academy 6-12 *4 day week is $108

yrs

Before and After Care available from 7:30-8:30am Cost $5/day and 4:30-5:30pm Cost $5/day

This multi-sport camp is designed and led by leaders who are experienced in school and competitive club sports and are focused on teaching the ABC’s of sport: Agility, Balance and Coordination. With an emphasis on participation and fun, campers will learn and practice the basics of a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, flag football, swimming, Frisbee, volleyball and more.

SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS 2017

Dates: This camp runs all 9 weeks of the summer

9:00am-12:00pm To Be Determined $105.00

Summer Camp Registration

Registration is available online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration.

For more information please call Southside Aquatic Centre at 519 421 7665

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SEE FOR YOURSELFIE SUMMER ART CAMP 2017

DISCOVER A NEW MEDIUM EACH WEEK! Children Ages 5-12

Explore contemporary and historical art and artists focused on people, portraits and personalities, including yourself! Learn art fundamentals through hands-on studio experience incorporating self-discovery and self-expressive art methods and practices. Each week, young artists will unleash their imaginations creating multi-media, 2D and 3D art projects. Gallery visits to current exhibitions, outdoors games, physical activities at the City Parks or pool and snacks served daily in a fun and safe environment. Campers are required to bring appropriate clothing, sunscreen, lunch, 2 snacks and imagination!

Drawing/Cartoons and Comics in 2D & 3D: Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 3-7

9:00am-4:00pm - Full week session

Painting and Graffiti Art Projects: Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 10-14

9:00am-4:00pm - Full week session

Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 17-21

9:00am-4:00pm - Full week session

Sculpture:

3D Mixed Media & Collage: Days

Dates

Times

Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5.00/day (drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm) Early-care and/or after-care is available for Mini-Makers.

Please call the gallery for details.

TEEN SUMMER WORKSHOPS DISCOVER A NEW MEDIUM EACH DAY! Teens ages 12-17

Workshops are designed and developed by arts professionals in our community. Students will be introduced to contemporary and traditional practices exploring popular mediums and art fundamentals through hands-on studio experience. Discover graffiti art, jewelry making, and/or print-making. Tour current exhibitions, and build your portfolio.

Campers are required to bring appropriate clothing, sunscreen, a snack and imagination!

Days

Dates

Times

Tuesday-Thursday

July 25-27

1:00-4:30pm - 3-day session

Monday-Friday July 31-Aug 4 9:00am-4:00pm - Full week session

Printmaking: *This is a four day week Days

Dates

Tuesday-Friday August 8-11

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ENTER EVERYTHING POP!

5-12 years

This week, young artists explore and engage with a ton of POP ART topics, activities, and projects! Learn about popular culture from the past including artists like Andy Warhol. Experience original pop art up-close at the Gallery. Design your own pop art posters. Go on a button-making blitz! Create awesome album covers, and come up with cool product designs and graphic logos that match. Students will work independently and in groups, drawing from new media, social media experiences and their own inspirations. Gallery visits to current exhibitions, outdoor games, physical activities at the City Park or pool, and snacks served daily in a fun and safe environment.

Campers are required to bring appropriate clothing, sunscreen, lunch, 2 snacks and imagination!

Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday August 14-18 9:00am-4:00pm - Full week session

MINI-MAKERS SUMMER ART CAMP 2017

DISCOVER A NEW MEDIUM EACH DAY!

4-6 years

Create and explore stories, songs, art and more! Registration for this camp is required. Introduce your Mini-maker to the world of art exploration! Learn basic fundamentals through hands-on studio experience. New artists will unleash their imaginations creating multi-media, 2 and 3 dimensional art projects. Gallery visits to current exhibitions, outdoors games, physical activities at the City Parks or pool and snacks served daily in a fun and safe environment. Campers are required to bring appropriate clothing, sunscreen, one snack and imagination!

Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 10-14

9:30am-12:00pm - Full week session

Monday-Friday

August 14-18

9:30am-12:00pm - Full week session

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SUMMER CAMPS 2017

FEES for Mini-Makers Full week session

Members: $65.00 Non-Members: $75.00

FEES Full week session

Members: $150.00 Non-Members: $175.00

Four day session

Members: $120.00 Non-Members: $140.00

Three day session

Members: $85.00 Non-Members: $100.00

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WAG Summer Camp Registration

Please contact the Woodstock Art Gallery 449 Dundas St., Woodstock 519-539-6761 waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca woodstockartgallery.ca

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SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS 2017 We have an outstanding summer day camp that mixes fun, history, science, and creativity for children who are curious to learn and enjoy themselves this summer. Our unique national historic building is our home base but the busy full day program includes special guests, out trips and great activities planned and implemented by our caring and knowledgeable summer staff. Depending on the age range or activity the staff to camper ratio is between 1:8 to 1:5.

SPECTACULAR SCIENCE 6-12 years

Learn about super fun science this week as we explore a new theme each day like light and sound, chemistry and states of matter. We’ll look at different chemical reactions with safe hands-on experiments, bend light, discover magnetic poles and suspend water with surface tension. Budding scientists will want to book early! We’ll take time for games outdoors and visiting the city splash park too.

Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 3-7

8:30am-4:30pm All workshops are at the Woodstock Museum

HANDMADE HISTORY 6-12 years

Learn arts and crafts techniques of long ago in this fun interactive week. You can make an embroidered bracelet, learn to crochet, try old fashioned fabric dyeing, use a knitting loom, origami and so much more. Come develop your creative side as we make our own handmade history. Campers can experiment with different crafts not usually taught in a school art program. We’ll play outdoors and take a trip to the city splash park too.

Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 10-14

8:30am-4:30pm

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARTIFACT 6-12 years

Take an adventurous approach to history, just like Indiana Jones! Can you uncover the facts about ancient civilizations and save the day?

Use the museum’s exhibits and artifacts to solve puzzles and complete the clues to find the Ark of the Covenant and try to decode Egyptian hieroglyphs and many other fun games along the way. Take a break from all that adventure with a weekly dip in the city splash park.

Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 17-21

8:30am-4:30pm

COOL CHEMISTRY 6-12 years

This fun interactive camp at the Woodstock Museum will get you thinking about science and chemistry. Come explore the pH levels of different substances, try fun chemical reactions with safe hands-on experiments and find out what Chemists do in various jobs. If you like mixing, trying new things and guessing what will happen, this week is for you! We’ll play outdoors and take a trip to the city splash park too.

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Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 24-28

8:30am-4:30pm

Spring/Summer 2017

VILLAIN CON 6-12 years

This hilarious camp will be despicable and give the villains of books and movies the chance to be the star just this once. You can’t have Super Heroes without Super Villains so if you’ve felt a kinship with Darth Vader this week is for you. We’ll dress up like classics such as Captain Hook from Peter Pan or the Evil Queen from Snow White and see if the bad guys change their ways by the end of the story. Games, crafts and a weekly trip to the city splash pad are included.

EMOJI MUSEUM 6-12 years

This fun week of camp explores emotions expressed in a digital age. There are tons of new emoji’s and we’ll check those out as well as how punctuation started the trend ;) Make an emoji cookie, play games with these funny faces and learn how people expressed emotion in messages from the past. Fun outdoor games, crafts and a trip to the city splash park will make you feel emoji-tastic!

Days

Dates

Times

Days

Dates

Times

Monday-Friday

July 31-August 4

8:30am-4:30pm

Monday-Friday

August 14-18

8:30am-4:30pm

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SUMMER CAMPS 2017

DINO WEEK* 4-6 years

Welcome first time Museum campers! This fun short week is for younger campers with a love of all things Dinosaur. Go back in time to see what dinosaurs were really like. We’ll introduce you to the Woodstock Museum and have a look into the exciting world of ancient fossils, archeological digs and play fun dinosaur games, make dino crafts and visit the park this week to play outdoors. Children must be potty trained and use the washroom independently.

Days

Dates

Times

Tuesday-Friday

August 8-11

9:00am-4:00pm

FEES Full week session

Non-Members: $140.00 Members: $120.00

*Four day session

August 8-11 Non-Members: $130.00 Members: $110.00

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Woodstock Museum Summer Camp Registration

Please contact the Woodstock Museum NHS 466 Dundas Street Woodstock (519) 537-8411 ex. 2901 www.woodstockmuseum.ca

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ALL AGES

ALL AGES

WAG IT Wednesdays!

Age: Everyone Welcome This is an open family studio program supported by Schaus Decorating and Design Centre Inc., 593 Dundas St., Woodstock. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed Wed

Mar 1 Apr 5

5:00-7:00pm 5:00-7:00pm

First Wed of the month First Wed of the month

Woodstock Art Gallery Woodstock Art Gallery

Free Free

Weekend Crafts Age: Everyone Welcome Drop in to the Children’s Department throughout the year and make a fun craft to take home.

Day

Date

Time

Seasonal Craft

Location

Fee

Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat Sun

Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 18 Mar 19 Apr 15 May 13 May 14 Jun 17 Jun 18

10:00am-5:00pm 1:00-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 1:00-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 1:00-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 1:00-5:00pm

March Break March Break March Break March Break Easter Mother’ Day Mother’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day

Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

March Break Family Drop-in Program Age: Everyone Welcome Discover the gallery with self-serve activities from the art cart! Explore the exhibits, investigate a variety of techniques and create your own art.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon-Fri

Mar 13-17

11:00am-1:00pm

5

Woodstock Art Gallery

Free

Collector Talk Age: Everyone Welcome Please join Collector Robert Creighton as he illuminates the WAG’s Exhibition, PRINTMAKER’S PASSION featuring new acquisitions from the permanent collection, displayed in the Dr. Leonard Reeves Gallery on the first floor.

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Mar 22

7:00-8:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Free

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Friday Flicks Age: Everyone Welcome A different movie each Friday!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Jul 7

2:00-3:30pm

6

Library

Free

YOUTHQUAKE 2017 Age: Everyone Welcome Join the gallery as we celebrate our youth! This is an event created by our youth for our youth. Experience new works of art created by ART BEAT artists form College Avenue Secondary School students and Oliver Stephens Public School students. Discover a display of written word, listen to spoken word performances and view the feature film created by local artist Michael J. Doyle.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

May 31

5:00-7:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Free

Knit in Public Day Age: Everyone Welcome The Woodstock Museum hosts “World Wide Knit in Public Day” in both the Museum and Museum Square! You can join in the fun, work on your own knitting, talk to other knitters or help prepare to yarn bomb our Springbank Snow Countess to make her udderly beautiful for Canada’s 150th celebration.

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Jun 10

2:00–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Museum

Free/or $5.00 for yarn

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TEENS

TEENS

Life Drawing – Discover a NEW way of seeing Age: 16+ Guest Instructor: Ron Milton, March 8 Weekly figure drawing classes include a curriculum, at-home practice and monthly critique by arts professional, Ron Milton. Models will be posing nude and/or in costume for various lengths of time throughout the evening.

Registrants are required to bring their own drawing tools and materials.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Mar 1*

7:00-9:00pm

6

Woodstock Art Gallery

$72.00 or $15.00 per week (10% discount for students)

*no-class on March 15th

Basketball Age: 12–14 Recreational activities will help develop hand/eye coordination and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of basketball.

Emphasis is on passing, ball control skills and shooting. Participants will enjoy practicing their skills in a fun and active environment.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Mar 8 May 3 Jun 28

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

8 8 8

Central Public School Central Public School Central Public School

853 854 855

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

Age: 15–17 Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Mar 8 May 3 Jun 28

8:00-9:00pm 8:00-9:00pm 8:00-9:00pm

8 8 8

Central Public School Central Public School Central Public School

856 857 858

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

Teen Yoga Age: 13–17 Participants will learn yoga through the use of themes and practical life concepts such as establishing balanced, creating strength and expanding selfawareness. Classes are designed to make learning fun and to enable students to take their lessons off the mat and into their home and school life.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Mar 8 May 3 Jun 28

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

8 8 8

TBD TBD TBD

875 876 877

$64.00 $64.00 $64.00

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TEENS

Spring Card Making Workshop Age: 16+ Instructor: Pat Menary Students will learn how fun and creative greeting card stamping can be!

Explore design, composition, and discuss proper tools and materials.

All materials are included in the cost of registration.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Mar 8

6:30-9:00pm

One day

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members

Kitchen Prep Age: 12–14 Tired of frozen dinners when you’re home alone? Want to learn how to make meals for you and your family? This program will focus on teaching the safety, preparation, and clean up.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu Thu

Mar 9 May 4 Jul 6

7:30-9:00pm 7:30- 9:00pm 7:30- 9:00pm

6 6 6

Goff Hall Goff Hall Goff Hall

903 904 905

$60.00 $60.00 $60.00

Kids Make Meals Age: 12–14 Do you have a child who always wants to help in the kitchen? Try out 1 or all of the Kids Make Meals program where participants will get the opportunity to learn how to make a big meal from start to finish. Each session is a different meal where participants will learn a variety of different cooking skills they can later apply at home.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed Wed

Mar 22 Apr 26 Jun 21 Aug 23

5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm

1 1 1 1

Goff Hall Goff Hall Goff Hall Goff Hall

942 943 944 945

$60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00

Teen Drop In Age: 11–15 Drop in on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month for a variety of fun activities using our green screen, laptops, iPads, robotics and much more. Snacks provided.

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Mar 28

6:30-8:00pm

3

Library

Free

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TEENS

Introduction to Relief Printmaking Age: 16+ Instructor: Ron Milton Students will be introduced to relief printing. Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understanding of the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Students are asked to bring to images or photographs of interest to use as reference material.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Mar 29

6:30-9:30pm

2

Woodstock Art Gallery

$100.00/non-members $85.00/members

Teen Minecraft Age: 10–14 Test your Minecraft skills the 1st Tuesday eve each month.

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Apr 4

6:30-8:00pm

3

Library

Free

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Learn to Lead Age: 12–14 This program prepares young people for life and leadership opportunities through dynamic and fun team building experiences. This program will challenge attitudes and ways of thinking to help young people reach their full potential as leaders, whether it is in their school, in their work or in their community. Their personal limits will be tested in order to better prepare them for life.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu

Apr 6 Jun 1

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

6 6

TBD TBD

860 861

$84.00 $84.00

Principles of Healthy Child Development Age: 13+ High Five® training provides participants with nationally recognized certification that will assist them in working with children’s programs in the sport and recreation industry.

Several municipalities, not-for- profit organizations, and service providers either require or recommend High five certification for employment. The principles of healthy Child Development certification course is designed to assist leaders in best practices for delivering programs to children. This one day course is a requirement for anyone interested in working for the City of Woodstock Summer programs and/or recreation programs.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Sat Sat

Apr 22 Jun 3

12:00-8:30pm 12:00-8:30pm

1 1

TBD TBD

485 934

$67.80 $67.80

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TEENS

Solar Etching Age: 16+ Instructor: Wesley Bates Create a print with sunlight and water and your imagination. Solar etching is a form of printmaking that uses photo sensitive plate, sunlight and water to provide the artistic ingredient and none of the chemicals and acids of traditional etching.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Apr 22

10:30-4:00pm

One day

Woodstock Art Gallery

$145.00/non-members $125.00/members

Geocaching Age: 13–17 Get involved with Woodstock’s largest treasure hunt as we follow coordinates and learn navigational techniques to cache in and find treasure. This outdoor recreational activity is fun for all ages and those who enjoy adventure and the outdoors.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

May 1 Jul 3

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

8 8

TBD TBD

917 918

$64.00 $64.00

Ultimate Frisbee Age: 12–14 Get into the end zone with this non-contact team sport.

While playing outside participants will work on throwing accuracy and building leadership and team skills throughout the game. This program is best suited for beginners interested in learning the sport and getting active.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed

May 3 Jul 5

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

8 8

TBD TBD

922 923

$48.00 $48.00

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed

May 3 Jul 5

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

8 8

TBD TBD

924 925

$48.00 $48.00

Age: 15–17

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TEENS

Tennis Level 1 Age: 14–16 This is an introductory level and will stress racquet and ball control drills as well as skill development in the four basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve and volley. This program is for players with little or no previous tennis experience or youngsters who have completed the preschool tennis program.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri

May 12 Jul 7

8:00-9:00pm 8:00-9:00pm

8 8

Richardson Park Richardson Park

897 898

$64.00 $64.00

Tennis Level 2 Age: 14–16 Building on the skills developed in the introductory tennis program, participants will build on previous skills and develop new ones such as half volleys, serving techniques, cardio tennis and much more!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed

May 10

7:30-9:00pm

8

Richardson Park

899

$80.00

Summer Teen Drop In Age: 11–15 Drop in on Tuesday evenings for a variety of fun activities using our green screen, laptops, iPads, robotics and much more. Snacks provided.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Jul 4

6:30-8:00pm

8

Library

Free

Teen Summer Volunteer Opportunities @ Woodstock Public Library Age: 12–17 If you are looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity to volunteer this summer to earn experience or community service hours come into the library for more information and a volunteer application form. Successful applicants will be contacted for orientation and training. Choose from the following orientation times.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu Fri Mon

Jun 29 Jun 30 Jul 3

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

1 1 1

Library Library Library

Free Free Free

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ADULTS

A D U LT S

Calling All “Mahj” Fans!

Age: 18+ For American Mah-jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us in the Program room.

We can accommodate up to 12 players, first come, first serve. Refreshments are permitted.

Please note that players gather in the fiction area of the Library during July and August.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Mar 21

10:15am-12:15pm

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Library

Free

Tech Coaching @ The Tech Bar Age: 18+ Sign up for one or many of our quick coaching sessions on a variety of technology applications including eReader support, device tutorials, internet navigation, to name a few. Contact the Library for specific topics and to register.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed Fri

Mar 22 Mar 24

2:15-3:15pm 10:15-11:15am

24 22

Library Library

Free Free

iPad for Beginners Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing This is a hands-on iPad basics tutorial for beginners. Learn more about hardware, home screen, apps, settings and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri Mon

Mar 24 Jun 5

10:15am-12:15pm 10:15am-12:15pm

1 1

Library Library

Free Free

Pysanky Easter Egg Workshop Age: 18+ Join instructor Dotti Smith as we explore the art of historical Ukrainian egg dying in this hands-on adult workshop. The amazingly intricate method of egg decorating is brought back by popular demand! All materials included. Space is limited so call now to register for this unique class.

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Mar 25

1:00–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Museum

$25.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members

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ADULTS

See You at the Movies Age: 18+ The Woodstock Art Gallery presents our SEE YOU @ THE MOVIES program in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival film circuit group. The Toronto International Film Circuit’s outreach program brings the best of Canadian and International films and artists to Woodstock. Visit woodstockartgallery.ca for upcoming movie listings.

Day

Date

Time

Screenings

Location

Fee

Mon

Mar 27 Apr 24 May 29 Jun 19

4:00pm & 7:00pm

Last Monday of the month

Gallery Cinemas

Rush single tickets on sale 20 mins. prior to screening $9/each

Computers for Beginners, Part 1 Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing This class is a hands-on 3 week Windows computer basics series. Topics each week include hardware and operating systems; software and applications; saving and storage.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Mar 27

10:15am-12:15pm

3

Library

Free

iPad for Intermediate Users Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing This is a continuation of the hands-on basics tutorial for beginners.

Learn even more about your iPad’s App Store, camera, mail and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri Fri

Mar 31 Jun 9

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

1 1

Library Library

Free Free

Brain Games Age: 18+ Gather in the Program room the first Monday of the month for a great workout for the brain. Socialize as you participate in trivia challenges, Scrabble, friendly spelling bees and other fun activities for the mind. Refreshments are permitted.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Apr 3

1:00-3:00pm

3

Library

Free

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ADULTS

Learning American Mah-Jongg Age: 18+ Mah-jongg is a game of skill and strategy with an element of chance.

Learn the basics of playing American Mah-jongg during a four week program being offered by the Library. Score cards and Mahjongg sets will be provided. Space is limited so register early.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Apr 4

10:15am-12:15pm

4

Library

Free

Writer’s Circle Age: 18+ Have you ever wanted to write fiction, craft a memoir or write poetry? Would you like feedback, encouragement and the chance to share with other writers? Then join our writer’s circle open to all ages from teen to senior. The group meets the first and third Wednesday each month.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Apr 5

6:00-8:15pm

10

Library

Free

Afternoon Book Club Age: 18+ Join any or all of our afternoon book clubs for thoughtful discussion and refreshments.

Day

Date

Time

Book Title

Location

Fee

Thu

Apr 6

1:00-2:30pm

Library

Free

Thu Thu

May 4 Jun 1

1:00-2:30pm 1:00-2:30pm

The Little Paris Bookshop

by Nina George A Superior Man by Paul Yee Britt-Marie was Here

by Fredrik Backman

Library Library

Free Free

Evening Book Club Age: 18+ Join any or all of our evening book clubs for thoughtful discussion and refreshments.

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Day

Date

Time

Book Title

Location

Fee

Thu

Apr 6

7:00-8:15pm

Library

Free

Thu

May 4

7:00-8:15pm

Library

Free

Thu

Jun 1

7:00-8:15pm

The Prison Book Club

by Ann Walmsley On the Shores of Darkness, There is Light by Cordelia Strube Nightfall by Richard B. Wright

Library

Free

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Spring/Summer 2017

Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing This is the final session to the iPad series. Learn more about navigating your iPad and built in apps, plus multitasking, iCloud and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri Mon

Apr 7 Jun 12

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

1 1

Library Library

Free Free

ADULTS

iPad for Advance Users

Stretch and Relax Age: 16+ Know the importance of stretching but find you often neglect it? Register for this 6 week program to set you on a consistent routine of stretching. In this class you will learn how to stretch safely and effectively to alleviate stress, improve flexibility, reduce muscle soreness and increase overall wellbeing. Please bring your own yoga mat. This class is for beginners.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue Tue Tue

Apr 11 May 23 Jul 4

7:50-8:35pm 7:50-8:35pm 7:50-8:35pm

6 6 6

Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre

878 879 880

$42.00 $42.00 $42.00

Resistance Band for Beginners Age: 16+ Join us for this 45 minute once per week class that will ensure you get a great workout while having fun! Resistance bands are great to increase strength without having to carry around a lot of heavy equipment. Open to all levels but designed for the beginner exerciser.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon Mon

Apr 10 Jun 5 Jul 17

7:50-8:35pm 7:50-8:35pm 7:50-8:35pm

6 6 6

Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre

881 882 883

$42.00 $42.00 $42.00

Baby and Me Fitness This weekly class will incorporate muscular conditioning, cardiovascular exercises and stretches. Your baby will enjoy their experience being used as resistance while they are lifted and cuddled throughout the class. This program is geared towards parents who are looking to incorporate physical activity back into their lifestyle up to 1 year following the birth of their child. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Apr 12 May 24 Jul 5

11:00- 11:45am 11:00-11:45am 11:00-11:45am

6 6 6

Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre

884 885 886

$42.00 $42.00 $42.00

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ADULTS

Creative Space Age: 18+ This is an opportunity to gather and converse with like-minded creative people and share your talents: knitting, needlework, crocheting, sketching, however you express your creativity.

Meet in the fiction area of the Library the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Refreshments are permitted.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Apr 12

1:00-3:00pm

10

Library

Free

Physical Literacy Course for Coaches Do you coach children in recreation or sport between the ages of 4-12? Have you noticed that more and more children are having difficulty mastering fundamental movements such as skipping, hopping, or rolling? The physical literacy course for coaches is focused on teaching coaches what the fundamental movement skills are, how to recognize when a child is having difficulty with a skill and how to help them improve.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Sat Sat

Apr 15 Jun 17

9:00am-1:30pm 9:00am-1:30pm

1 1

TBD TBD

932 933

$67.80 $67.80

Android Tablets for Beginners Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing This class is a hands-on Android tablet basics tutorial for beginners.

Learn about hardware, home screen, apps, settings and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Apr 21

2:00-4:00pm

1

Library

Free

Android Tablets for Intermediate Users Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing This class is a continuation of the hands-on Android tablet basics tutorial for beginners.

Learn even more about your Android tablet’s Google Play Store, camera, mail and more.

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Apr 28

2:00-4:00pm

1

Library

Free

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Spring/Summer 2017

Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing Do you have a new Windows 10 laptop? Learn more about Windows 10 functions from exploring the Start Menu and Action Center to web browsing with Microsoft Edge.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

May 5

2:00-4:00pm

1

Library

Free

ADULTS

Windows 10 Basics

Apple Computer Basics Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing Learn about Apple computer functions from navigating the interface to using Mac applications and exploring system preferences. Please bring your Macbook if you have one.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

May 26

2:00-4:00pm

1

Library

Free

Historic Storytelling Workshop Age: 18+ Do people and events of the past intrigue you? Are you are a storyteller, a writer, or simply a lover of history? If so, join professional storyteller Mary-Eileen McClear as she shares her methods for finding, crafting, and telling historical stories. Expect to explore ways to peer into the past and bring it to life in an authentic, engaging way.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

May 27

1:00–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Museum

$35.00/non-members $25.00/members

Travelling with your iPad Age: 18+ Registration: Ongoing Learn about travelling with your iPad: using public wifi networks, taking and sharing photos and communicating with email and social media.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

May 29

2:00-4:00pm

1

Library

Free

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ADULTS South Gate Centre 191 Old Wellington Street South • 519-539-9871 • www.southgatectr.ca Registered Programs require advance registration, have additional cost and are open to anyone in the community 18+. Some of our Registered Programs do require a minimum number of participants in order to proceed.

Please visit us online at www.southgatectr.ca or drop by our facility for more information.

South Gate Centre. Make the Rest of Your Life, the Best of Your Life!

Registered Programs

Fitness Intensity Levels: Light  Medium   High   

Activity Registered Yoga

Intensity

Day

Time



Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

6:30–7:30pm, 10:00–11:00 am

Zumba Gold



Thursday

9:00–9:45 am

Chair Yoga



Wednesday

11:30 am–12:15 pm

Stretch & Relaxation



Wednesday

1:00–1:45 pm

Nordic Walking



Friday

10:15–11:15 am

Osteo Moves



Thursday

1:00 pm

Thursday Tuesday Thursday Monday

1:00–1:45 pm 1:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm 9:30–11:30 am

Ukulele for Beginners Senior History Class Silver Chimers Music Art (drawing, composition, colour theory & techniques)

Newly Renovated Altadore Hall • Room capacity seats 200 (not including space for a dance floor).

• Decoration package available.

• A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking.

• Please note we do not allow rental for Buck ’n Doe. • Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have or to set up an appointment to tour our facility. We look forward to the opportunity to share in your vision of a perfect day.

Patrick McMahon, Hospitality Manager, 519-539-9817 x 225 • patrick@southgatectr.ca

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Regular Programs

Fitness Intensity Levels: Light  Medium   High   

Activity Leisure Billiards

Intensity

Day

Time

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00 am–12:00 pm, 7:00–9:00 pm

Beginner Billiards Carpet Bowling Darts Shuffleboard Bingo Horseshoes Cards Euchre

Thursday Monday Thursday Tuesday, Thursday Fridays Mondays

9:00 am–12:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm 7:00–9:00 pm 9:00–11:00 am 1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm

Monday, Thursday

Bridge Klaverjas Pepper Fitness Fitness

Tuesday, Thursday Tuesday Tuesday, Wednesday

Mon 7:00–9:00 pm, Thur 1:00–4:00 pm 1:00–3:30 pm 6:30–9:30 pm 1:00pm—4:00pm



Monday, Wednesday, Friday

7:45–8:45 am, 9:00–10:00 am

Stability Ball



Monday

10:15–11:00 am

Strictly Cardio



Monday, Wednesday

Fun Fit



Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Total Body Workout



Tuesday, Thursday

Mon 11:15 am–12:00 pm, Wed 10:15–10:55 am Tue 10:15–11:25 am Wed 11:15 am–12:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:10 pm 11:10 am–12:10 pm

Why Weight?



Tuesday, Thursday

8:00–8:45 am

Tai Chi



Tuesday, Friday

Line Dancing



Wednesday

Come Dancing



Tuesday

Tue 1:00–2:00 pm Fri 10:30–11:30 am 8:30–10:00 am, 10:10–11:30 am 6:30–9:00 pm

Wednesday Monday Wednesday

1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm

Monday, Friday

Mon 10:15 am–12:15 pm Fri 1:00–3:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm

Music & Acting SG Singers SG Musicares Silver Streaks Acting Troupe Crafting Knitting Group Bunka Crochet/Knitting

Tuesday Friday

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ADULTS

South Gate Centre is a membership based recreation centre for adults 50+ in Woodstock and surrounding area. South Gate offers two types of memberships; an All-Inclusive and a Social Pay-As-You-Go. South Gate Centre also offers two types of programs; Regular Programs and Registered Programs.

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AQUATICS

A Q U AT I C S

Aquatics Facilities Facility Southside Aquatic Centre

Lions Pool

Spray & Play Wading Pool

East Woodstock Rec Complex

Vansittart Park

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Address 315 Finkle Street

Features & General Info • “L” Shaped 25m six lane section • 10m by 10m deep end • Diving Board • Ramp Entry • Sauna • 3 change room options (mens, ladies and family) • Meeting Room • Viewing Gallery • Heated 245 Vansittart Avenue • Outdoor • 105’ by 45’ built in 1947 • Shallow water play facility 315 Finkle Street, • Wading pool behind Southside Aquatic Centre • Splash and Spray structure Entrance and parking available • Slide to catch pool around back.

• Dry land playground • Picnic tables and observation deck • Snack booth City of Woodstock Splash Pads • Splash Pad – Six features and 1459 Devonshire Avenue eleven ground sprays • Playground • Seasonal Washrooms • Spray Pad – three ground sprays 170 Vansittart Avenue and one main feature between Drew St & Ingersoll Ave • Playground • Picnic Area • Seasonal Portable washrooms

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Spring/Summer 2017

Program Info Swim Times: See pg. 50.

Swim Lessons: See pg. 52.

Open Jul 3–Sep 3 Swim Times: See pg. 56.

Swim Lessons: See pg. 56.

Opens Sat and Sun all June Summer Hours run Jul 1-Sep 3 Hours of Operation: 10:00am-6:00pm Quiet Hours: 10:00am-12:00pm, and 3:00-4:00pm.

During a heat alert the wading pool will stay open until 7:00pm.

Opens June 2017 Hours of Operation: 9:00am-9:00pm • New Splash Pad! Opens June 2017 Hours of Operation: 9:00am-9:00pm • Being renovated this Spring

AQUATICS

Aquatic Admission Fees Please note: Fees include HST.

Drop In Rates Age Group

Youth (1-17) Adult Senior (60+) Group * Aqua-fit Water Walking

Single

Book of 10

$2.75 $4.00 $3.25 $9.00 $5.25 $3.75

$24.75 $36.00 $29.25 $81.00 $47.25 $33.75

*(At least 1 adult and 1 youth, Max of 5)

Recreation Membership Rates (Recreation Swims) Age Group

Youth (1-17) Adult Senior (60+)

1 Month

3 Month

1 Year

$20 $35 $30

$50 $90 $75

$175 $325 $275

FITNESS MEMBERSHIP (Aqua-fit & Water Walking)

$45

$115

$400

Spray & Play Wading Pool Age Group

Jun 30 to Sep 4

Youth Adult

$3.00 FREE

Summer Swim Pass For Southside Aquatic Centre and all seasonal facilities.

Does not include instructed fitness classes.

Age Group

Jun 30 to Sep 4

Youth Adult

$30.00 $40.00

Recreational Swim Descriptions Public Swim All sections of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy a leisurely swim. Admission standards and parent to child ratios apply.

Adult and Child Swim A portion of the shallow area is available for adults with young children to enjoy a quiet swim. Pool is shared with other programming. Admission standards and parent to child ratios apply.

Lane Swim Two or more lanes are open for swimming lengths. Lanes are set up by pace. Circle swimming is in use and will be enforced. A leisure lane is available. Pool may be shared with other programming.

Drop in Fitness Program Descriptions Shallow Water Aquafit An excellent fitness class in the water for all age groups. Instructors are trained in the latest techniques in providing safe aquatic exercises to improve flexibility, aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance.

Deep Water Aqua-fit A challenging, non-impact program conducted in deep water.

Participants should be comfortable in deep water. Buoyancy belts are required and provided.

Water Walking A low-impact exercise, water walking provides an excellent aerobic workout, as the water provides more resistance than air. You are strengthening and building muscle as you water walk.

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AQUATICS

Pool Temperature

Lockers & Jewellery

We do our best to maintain the pool temperature between 83-84°F; the pool temperature may vary depending on the bather load and time of day.

Lockers are provided for your use. Some lockers will require you to bring your own lock. Please do not wear any jewellery while swimming. Please Always Lock Your Locker.

Do not leave anything in the stalls. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Swim Attire

GENERAL INFORMATION Footwear Outdoor footwear (shoes or boots) is not allowed near the showers or pool area.

Individuals with serious medical conditions (seizure disorders, etc.)

Those with seizure disorders or other serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual (14 years or older) knowledgeable of their condition.

Shower All swimmers must shower from head to toe with soap and water before entering the pool. (Reg 565.s.19.2)

Participants who do not have a bathing suit may wear clean clothes that have been brought to the pool for swimming. Underwear or garments that have been cut off are not acceptable.

All Children not toilet trained must wear: • Plastic pants with tight fitting elastic around the legs and waist • Disposable or reusable swim diapers For your convenience, these products can be purchased at Southside Aquatic Centre and Lion’s Pool.

Photography Policy at the Pool The privacy and comfort of our pool customers is important to us! Therefore the use of any device capable of rendering a photographic image is prohibited in showers, change rooms, washrooms and adjoining areas. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Pool Contaminations The City of Woodstock follows the guidelines of the Oxford County Public Health Unit and the Centre for Disease Control for pool contaminations. Pools will be closed from one (1) to twenty-four (24) hours depending on the contamination. To prevent Recreational Water Illnesses please do not come swimming if you are ill, have open sores, a rash, or experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

AQUATICS RENTALS Payment and a signed contract are due at least 2 weeks in advance. Short notice (within 2 weeks) rentals may be accepted on a case by case basis. (All rates include HST).Bookings is made by emailing parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca or by calling 519-421-7665.

Admission Policy Colour

Red Band

Yellow Band

Green Band

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Policy • All Children 5 years of age or under MUST swim in the shallow end with a Parent/Guardian (12+years) • Children must remain within direct supervision and within arm’s reach • Maximum of 2 children per each Parent/Guardian (1:2) • Children 6–9 years. MUST swim in the shallow end with Parent/ Guardian (12+ years) • Children must remain within direct supervision and within arm’s reach • Maximum of 4 children per each Parent/Guardian (1:4) • Children 6–9 years who pass the Swim Admission Test may swim unaccompanied • Children with green bands may be asked to take the test if aquatic staff are concerned that they cannot demonstrate the ability to maintain the Swim Admission Standard • All patrons 10+ years must wear a green band to public swims.

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Ages 5 & Under

12+

Ages 6–9

Ages 6–9 Swim Test

Program length

30 minutes (Parent & Tot to Swimmer 2) 45 minutes (Swimmer 3–Swimmer 6) 60 minutes (Swimmer 7–Swimmer 9) Privates (30mins) Semi-privates (30mins) Must be booked at the same time

10 session

9 Sessions

8 sessions

$65.00* $67.50* $70.00* $220.00* $160.00*

$58.50* $60.75* $63.00* $198.00* $144.00*

$52.00* $54.00* $56.00* $176.00* $128.00*

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Swimming Lessons

*Add $5 for non-residents

What to expect from swimming lessons with instructors at the beginning or end of Developing swimming skills requires a lot of practice and positive feedback to be successful. We encourage you to talk with your child about his/her lessons. Make sure that you have realistic expectations and your child feels no pressure to “pass” a level. You both should acknowledge the importance of completing the skills taught in each lesson at a pace that is suitable for your child. Swimming lessons are a long-term progression.

each class about any concerns.

Deck Supervisor

If your child cannot be placed in any of your class choices, he/she will be placed on a waiting list, in numerical order, for your requested class time. If a spot opens staff will contact you and inform you that a spot has opened up and you will have 24hrs to register for your reserved spot. If you are registered in a class already, we cannot put you on a waiting list for another class.

We have, during all lesson times, a deck supervisor available to you. If you have any concerns, questions, or comments please do not hesitate to communicate with this designated person at any time. They are available to you to make sure your child is having a safe and fun lesson every class.

First Lesson In our effort to ensure that your child receives the best possible instruction, we ask that you bring your child’s most recent report card with him/her to the first lesson. This will help your swim instructor tailor their classes to effectively meet the needs of each child.

Fifth Lesson On the fifth lesson for each session we offer parents and guardians an opportunity to take photos of their child swimming. As well, instructors will end the class 5 minutes early to do a mini-evaluation and talk to parents about any concerns they may have. Please ask the deck supervisor for more details.

Progress Evaluation All participants in swimming lessons are evaluated on an ongoing basis throughout the session. Parents or guardians may talk

Registration and Transfers Registration will be permitted as long as space is available in the classes Transfers will be permitted for the first 2 weeks of lessons. Talk to the deck supervisor immediately if you feel your child needs to be transferred, so we can make the switch as soon as possible.

Waiting Lists

We Cancelled It Sometimes excellent programs with super instructors are cancelled when too many people wait until the last minute to register.

Don’t wait, avoid disappointment and register early! Classes with low enrolment will be either cancelled or combined with another level approximately 10 days prior to the start date.

Instructors, Assistant Instructors and Volunteers All classes will be taught by a qualified instructor. Our instructors have spent more than 200 hours taking courses and volunteering in aquatic instructional programs to prepare them to teach your children. As well, our assistant instructors are assigned to programs each evening.

They are our future instructors and have

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spent more than 100 hours taking courses and volunteering in preparation to assist with classes. The assistant instructors are assigned to classes the supervisor feels would most benefit from their involvement.

Concerns or Questions?

Your feedback is very important to us as it helps us provide quality programs and successful aquatic experiences. A pool deck supervisor is on duty at all times during our lesson programs. As lesson experts, the supervisors are available to answer your questions and assist with any of your concerns. Should you have a concern, do not hesitate to speak with a pool deck supervisor immediately we encourage you to not wait until the last class.

Inclement Weather During inclement weather, please check the city’s website (www.cityofwoodstock.ca) and the city of Woodstock Facebook page for any cancellations.

Missed a Lesson?

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of swimming participants, we are unable to make up or reschedule missed lessons.

Lessons or program sessions missed by participants will not be rescheduled or refunded. If you miss the last lesson, you may pick up your progress report at Southside Aquatic Centre.

Instructor Requests We review all requests for specific instructors or specific gender of instructors; however we are unable to guarantee that any specific request will be granted.

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How to Register You can register online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration, by calling, or in person at Southside Aquatic Centre. Please always select a couple of times that work well with your schedule so we can place you into a class easily. If you are not sure where to register your child, ask their current instructor or come in during a public swim time so we can do an assessment. Payment must be made at the time of registration.

PRIVATES & SEMI PRIVATE A one-to-one or a two-to-one instructional setting to provide extra attention to a specific skill. Semi-private participants must be registered at the same time.

The City of Woodstock does not provide matches. Private and semi-private lessons run for 30mins. However, we will be taking private lesson requests which will allow us to accommodate more privates. Call 519‑421‑7665 to submit your requests.

Because activities and progressions are based on child development, register in the level appropriate for your child’s age: 6–12 months, 12–24 months or 2–3 years.

PARENT & TOT 1 Designed for children 6 to 12 months, they will learn to be comfortable in the water with the parent or caregiver.

Class Length: 30 mins

PARENT & TOT 2 Designed for children 12 to 24 months, they will learn to enjoy the water with the parent or caregiver.

Class Length: 30 mins

SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTIONS

PARENT & TOT 3 Designed for children 2 to 3 years, they will learn to enjoy the water with the parent or caregiver and prepare for independent swimming lessons.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL AGE – LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

PARENT & TOT PROGRAM Spend quality time with your child while you have fun together, learn and socialize.

We stress the importance of play while developing water-positive attitudes and skills, through structured in-water interaction between parent and child. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions.

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Give your child a head start in learning to swim. The City of Woodstock Learn to Swim Program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before kids get in too deep. In our basic aquatic progressions, we work to ensure 3 to 5 year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart ® education in all preschool levels.

PRESCHOOL A We encourage the parent to participate until their child lets them know they can do it themselves (thank you very much). These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in

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and out of the water. We will help them jump into chest deep water. They will float and glide on their front and back and learn to get their faces wet and blow bubbles underwater.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL B These preschoolers learn to jump into chest-deep water by themselves, and get in and get out wearing a lifejacket. They will submerge and exhale underwater. Wearing a lifejacket they will glide on their front and back.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL C These youngsters will try both jumping and a sideways entry into deep water while wearing a lifejacket. They will recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They will work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL D Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves. They will do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They will master a short swim on their front wearing a lifejacket and gliding and kicking on their side.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL E These youngsters get more adventuresome with a forward roll entry wearing a lifejacket and treading water for 10 sec. They will work on front and back crawl swims for 5 m, interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.

Class Length: 30 mins

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These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They will cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training.

Class Length: 45 mins

SWIMMER 5 These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They will refine their front and back crawl over 50 m The Lifesaving Society’s 6-level Swimmer swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 m. program makes sure your children learn Then they will pick up the pace in 25 m how to swim before they get in too deep. sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x Swimmer progressions accommodate children 6 years and older including absolute 50 m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15 m breaststroke. beginners as well as swimmers who want Class Length: 45 mins to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming SWIMMER 6 strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving These advanced swimmers will rise to the Society Water Smart® education in all challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills Swimmer levels. including stride entries, compact jumps and SWIMMER 1 lifesaving kicks like eggbeater or scissor kick. They will develop strength and power in These beginners will become comfortable head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They jumping into water with and without a will easily swim lengths of front crawl, back lifejacket. They will learn to open their eyes, crawl, and breaststroke, and they will be exhale and hold their breath underwater. proud to complete the 300m workout.

They will work on floats, glides and kicking Class Length: 45 mins through the water on their front and back.

Class Length: 30 mins

SCHOOL AGE – SWIMMER PROGRAM

SWIM PATROL

SWIMMER 2 These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a lifejacket. They will be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10 m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 x 5 m).

Class Length: 30 mins

The Lifesaving Society’s 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim strokes and skills while having fun in the challenging world of lifesaving. Swim Patrol develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart® behaviour.

Skill drills enhance capability in the water, good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment.

SWIMMER 3 These junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults and handstands.

They will work on 15 m of front crawl, back crawl and 10 m of whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 15 m.

Class Length: 45 mins

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SWIMMER 7 (ROOKIE PATROL) Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.

Class Length: 60 mins

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SWIMMER 4

SWIMMER 8 (RANGER PATROL) Swimmers develop better strokes over 75m swims of each stroke. They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures.

Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.

Class Length: 60 mins

SWIMMER 9 (STAR PATROL) Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

Class Length: 60 mins

BRONZE STAR This course is an excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision making skills individually and in partners.

Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills. Also includes a timed swim of 400 m. Participation: 8 years and older Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended)

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Southside Aquatic Centre Spring 2017: April 3–July 2 Building Hours Day

Time

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

6:30 am–10:15 pm 6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–10:15 pm 6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–8:30 pm 7:30 am–3:00 pm 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Building Closed • Good Friday, April 14, 2017 • Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 • Easter Monday, April 17, 2017 • Victoria Day, May 22, 2016 • Canada Day, July 1, 2017

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Date

Time

Jun 9

1:10–3:00pm

RECREATIONAL SWIMS

Public Swim Day

Time

Tue & Thu Fri Sat & Sun

7:05–8:05 pm 7:05–8:30 pm 1:35–3:00 pm

Adult & Child Swim

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Shallow Water Aqua-fit Day

Time

Mon–Fri Tue & Thu

9:10–9:55 am* 8:10–8:55 pm*

Deep Water Aqua-fit

Day

Time

Day

Time

Mon–Fri

10:00–11:00 am

Mon & Fri Mon & Wed

10:10–10:55 am* 8:15–9:00 pm

Lane Swim Day

Time

Mon – Fri Mon – Fri Mon & Wed Tue & Thu Sat Sat & Sun

6:30–9:00 am 11:05 am–1:00 pm 9:15–10:15 pm 8:10–9:30 pm 7:30–8:55 am 12:05–1:30 pm

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Time

Mon–Fri

11:05–11:35 am*

* Lanes will be available for swimming.

Program descriptions and general information can be found on pg. 45 & pg. 46.

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Building Hours Day

Time

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–8:00 pm 7:30 am–3:00 pm 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Building Closed • Civic Holiday August 7, 2017 • Labour Day September 4, 2017 ,

RECREATIONAL SWIMS

Public Swim Day

Time

Mon–Sun Mon–Fri

1:15–3:00 pm 6:35–8:00 pm

Lane Swim Day

Time

Mon–Fri Mon–Sun Mon–Thu Sat

6:30–9:00 am 12:00–1:00 pm 8:05–9:30 pm 7:30–8:55 am

Spray and Play Wading Pool Date

Time

Sat & Sun all June 10:00 am–6:00 pm Jul 1–Sep 4 10:00 am–6:00 pm Daily Quiet Hours (for adults with toddlers) 10:00 am–12:00 pm, 3:00–4:00 pm

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Shallow Water Aqua-fit Day

Time

Mon–Fri Tue & Thu

9:10–9:55 am* 8:10–8:55 pm*

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Deep Water Aqua-fit Day

Time

Mon & Wed

8:10–8:55pm*

Water Walking Day

Time

Mon–Fri

11:05–11:35 am*

* Lanes will be available for swimming.

During a heat alert the wading pool will be open until 7:00PM

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SOUTHSIDE AQUATIC CENTRE

Spring Sessions run from April 3–June 19, 2017 NO CLASSES Easter weekend (April 14-17) and Victoria Day (May 22)

Want to know more about each program level? Program info can be found on pages 48-49.

PARENT & TOT 1 Monday – 6:35pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 6:00pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 4:00pm Saturday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:00am

PARENT & TOT 2 Monday – 6:35pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 5:00pm Wednesday – 10:15am Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:00am Sunday – 11:00am

PARENT & TOT 3 Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Wednesday – 10:15am Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 6:00pm Saturday – 11:00am Sunday – 9:30am

PRESCHOOL A Monday – 6:35pm Monday – 7:05pm Monday – 7:35pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Wednesday – 7:35pm Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 4:00pm

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Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

PRESCHOOL B Monday – 6:35pm Monday – 7:05pm Monday – 7:35pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Wednesday – 7:35pm Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

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PRESCHOOL C Monday – 6:35pm Monday – 7:05pm Monday – 7:35pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Wednesday – 7:35pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

PRESCHOOL D Monday – 6:35pm Monday – 7:05pm Monday – 7:35pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Wednesday – 7:35pm Thursday – 4:00pm

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Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

PRESCHOOL E Monday – 6:35pm Monday – 7:05pm Monday – 7:35pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Wednesday – 7:35pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

SWIMMER 6

SWIMMER 1 Monday – 6:35pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 6:00pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 11:00am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 11:00am

SWIMMER 2 Monday – 7:05pm Monday – 7:35pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:35pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:30am

SWIMMER 3 Monday – 6:35pm Monday – 7:20pm

Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 6:15pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 6:15pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am Saturday – 11:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

Monday – 6:35pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 6:15pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am Saturday – 11:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

SWIMMER 7 Monday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am

SWIMMER 8 Monday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am

SWIMMER 9 Monday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am

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Saturday – 11:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

PRIVATE Monday – 7:35pm Wednesday – 5:35pm Wednesday – 5:50pm Wednesday – 6:05pm Sunday – 9:45am Sunday – 10:30am

BRONZE STAR Wednesday – 5:35pm Saturday – 11:00am

SWIMMER 4 Monday – 6:35pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 6:15pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 6:15pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

SWIMMER 5 Monday – 6:35pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 6:15pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am

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Southside Summer Lessons

Summer lessons will begin July 3 and run until August 25. Registration starts May 3 at 9:00 am.

SOUTHSIDE AQUATIC CENTRE

Morning daily lessons: run every morning for two weeks at a time to equal ten sessions

Twice Weekly: 8 sessions/4 weeks Tuesday and Thursday Session 1: Jul 4–28 Session 2: Aug 1–24

Session 1: Jul 3–14 Session 2: Jul 17–Jul 28 Session 3: Jul 31–Aug 11 (9 Sessions) Session 4: Aug 14–25 Level

Preschool A Preschool B Preschool C Preschool D Preschool E Swimmer 1 Swimmer 2 Swimmer 3 Swimmer 4 Swimmer 5 Swimmer 6 Swimmer 7 Swimmer 8 Swimmer 9

Times

10am, 11am, 11:30am 10am, 11am, 11:30am 10am, 10:30am, 11:30am 10am, 10:30am, 11:30am 10am, 10:30am, 11:30am 10:30am, 11am 10:30am, 11am 10am, 10:45am 10am, 10:45am 10am 10am 10:45am 10:45am 10:45am

Bronze Star: Lessons run four days in a row

Level

Tuesday and Thursday

Parent and Tot 1 Parent and Tot 2 Parent and Tot 3 Preschool A Preschool B Preschool C Preschool D Preschool E Swimmer 1 Swimmer 2 Swimmer 3 Swimmer 4 Swimmer 5 Swimmer 6 Swimmer 7 Swimmer 8 Swimmer 9

5:45 5:45 5:45 4:15, 5:15, 5:45 4:15, 5:15, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:45, 5:15 4:45, 5:15 5:00 5:00 4:15, 5:15 4:15, 5:15 4:15 4:15 4:15

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Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Bronze Star Bronze Star

Tue–Fri Tue–Fri

Jul 4-7 Aug 8-11

10:00am–12:00pm 10:00am–12:00pm

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Mondays: Jul 3–Aug 28 (no class Aug 7) Wednesdays: Jul 5–Aug 23

Saturdays: Jul 8–Aug 26 Sundays: Jul 9–Aug 27

Level

Monday

Wednesday

Saturday

Sunday

Parent and tot 1 Parent and tot 2 Parent and tot 3 Preschool A Preschool B Preschool C Preschool D Preschool E Swimmer 1 Swimmer 2 Swimmer 3 Swimmer 4 Swimmer 5 Swimmer 6 Swimmer 7 Swimmer 8 Swimmer 9

5:00 5:00 5:00 4:15, 5:15, 5:45 4:15, 5:15, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:45, 5:15 4:45, 5:15 4:15, 5:30 4:15, 5:30 4:15 4:15 5:00 5:00 5:00

5:00 5:00 5:00 4:15, 5:15, 5:45 4:15, 5:15, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:15, 4:45, 5:45 4:45, 5:15 4:45, 5:15 4:15, 5:30 4:15, 5:30 4:15 4:15 5:00 5:00 5:00

9:45,11:30 9:45,11:30 9:45,11:30 9:00,10:00,10:30,11:00 9:00,10:00,10:30,11:00 9:00,9:30,10:30,11:30 9:00,9:30,10:30,11:30 9:00,9:30,10:30,11:30 9:30,10:00,11:00,11:30 9:30,10:00,11:00,11:30 9:00,10:15,11:15 9:00,10:15,11:15 9:00,10:45 9:00,10:45 9:45 9:45 9:45

9:45,10:45 9:45,10:45 9:45,10:45 9:00,10:00,10:30,11:30 9:00,10:00,10:30,11:30 9, 9:30,10:30,11,11:30 9, 9:30,10:30,11,11:30 9, 9:30,10:30,11,11:30 9:30,10:00,11:00,11:30 9:30,10:00,11:00,11:30 10:15,11:15 10:15,11:15 9:00,10:00 9:00,10:00 9:00 9:00 9:00

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AQUATICS Lions Pool Summer 2017

Lions Programs

Opens Monday, July 3rd Closes Sunday, September 3rd

Do you want to get all your children into swimming lessons at the same time? We have the perfect solution. Register all of your children in one 30 minute time slot and enjoy the freedom of having all your kids swim at once. Each child registered will receive individual tracking all summer long with weekly progress reports and daily feedback. Come and enjoy this new experience.

Ages: 3-12

Building Hours Day

Time

Mon–Fri Sat Sun

8:00 am–7:00 pm 9:00 am–3:00 pm 12:00–3:00 pm

Recreation Swim Times

Day

Date

Time

Fee per child

Mon–Fri Wed Sat

Start Jul 3 Jul 5–Aug 23 Jul 9–Aug 26

9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 10:30, 11:00, 11:30

$32.50 (5 sessions) $52.00 (8 sessions) $52.00 (8 sessions)

SUMMER SWIM TEAM

Public Swim Day

Time

Mon–Sun

1:35–3:00 pm

Adult and Child Swim Day

Time

Mon–Fri

11:05–11:55 am

Lane Swim Day

Time

Mon–Fri Mon–Sun

8:00–10:00 am 12:00–1:15 pm

Come join the Puffins!

The Woodstock Summer Swim team is a great way to build your swimming skills and have fun while being part of one of Southwestern Ontario’s biggest summer swim teams. In order to join the team, we ask that you to be able to swim 30m (one length of Lions Pool). Sign up includes swim cap and t-shirt.

Day

Date

Time

Fee

Practices Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri Meets Wed

Jul 3–Aug 25

4:00, 5:00, 6:00

$110/youth $120/adult

SWIM FUNDAMENTALS Not quite ready for the swim team? This program is for you. Build your strokes, skills and endurance in a small group setting. This program is for individuals from 6-12 years of age that are not experienced swimmers but would like to be.

Day

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Mon–Fri

Day

Time

Mon–Fri Sat

11:10–11:55 am 9:10–9:55 am

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Time

Fee

4:15-5:00

$110

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The junior group is for participants who are training to achieve personal goals as well as increase fitness level. Each practice will focus on a swim workout and sport-specific skill development using equipment. In this stage, participants should be focused on setting goals and having fun rather than winning. Come out and Practice 2-3 times a week.

Prerequisite: Swimmer 6 Previous participation in developmental group highly recommended, Ages: 11-16 Cost: $120 (must register in person at Southside Aquatic Centre)

WOODSTOCK LIFESAVING CLUB The Woodstock Lifesaving Club (WLC) aims to teach fair play, team-building, and ethics in sport while helping swimmers develop their skills in the pool and working towards achieving their personal best. Success with the WLC can be gained with a positive attitude and putting forth a best effort each week. We will be learning and practicing together as a team, so respect for ourselves and each other is a very important component in our progress. Please arrive to practice on time, ready to give your best effort so that the team can achieve their goals together.

The fundamental group is a chance for stroke development and the introductions of lifesaving sport. Once learning the basic skills, participants will be challenged with increasing distance as well as increasingly demanding skill sequences.

Recommended: Completed Swimmer 3 Ages: 8-12

Tue Thu

Date

Time

Date

Time

Tue Thu Sat

Apr 4–Jun 20 Apr 6–Jun 22 Apr 8–Jun 24

6:00–7:00pm 6:00–7:00pm 9:00–10:00am

WLC SUMMER PROGRAM Swim all summer with the Lifesaving Club. Build friendships, learn lifesaving skills, and work on teambuilding exercises all while being in and around the water. Join us up to 5 times each week all summer while we learn the ins and outs of the Lifesaving Sport events.

Day

FUNDAMENTAL GROUP

Day

Day

Session(s)

Fee

10 10

$70 $70

Apr 4–Jun 6 5:00–6:00pm Apr 6–Jun 8 5:00–6:00pm

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JUNIOR GROUP

GENERAL AQUATIC PROGRAMS

Date

Time

Mon–Fri Jul 3–Aug 25 5:15–6:15pm

Fee

Weekly: $35, Summer Membership: $120

DEVELOPMENTAL GROUP With a focus on the sport of lifesaving, participants will begin to train by completing swim workouts and skill development with equipment.

This is an opportunity to challenge personal bests and have fun doing so in a group environment.

Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 100m front crawl without stopping Ages: 8-15 Day

Tue Thu Say

Date

Time

Apr 4–Jun 20 6:00–7:00pm Apr 6–Jun 22 6:00–7:00pm Apr 8—Jun 24 9:00–10:00am

Session(s)

Fee

12 12 12

$84 $84 $84

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ADULT SWIM LESSONS ADULT 1 You will work towards a 15m swim on your front and back. You can work on jumping into the pool from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. Work to improve your fitness level and your flutter kick with a 4x12m interval training set.

ADULT 2 Kick it up a notch while you work on two interval training workouts of 4x25m kicking and front or back crawl. You will be able to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing while covering a 15m distance. You will learn to support yourself at the surface for 1-2 minutes and show off your handstands in shallow water.

SWIM SYNCHRO

ADULT 3

This creative, routine-based synchro orientation program is designed to develop basic synchro skills while increasing existing swimming skills. The program is designed so that there is success at every level! Recreational synchronized swimming teaches skill development, provides an opportunity for interpersonal relations in both individual and group components, physically and creatively challenges both participant and instructor and, in its simplest form, provides a FUN and exciting aquatic activity!

Day

Wed

Date

Time

Session(s)

Fee

10

$75

Apr 5–Jun 7 5:35–6:20pm

You will learn and work on eggbeater, stride entries and compact jumps. You will work towards completing a 300m workout and sprint distances of 25-50m. Your progress will help you master front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke.

Day

Date

Time

Fee

Wed Sat

Apr 5–Jun 7 Apr 1–Jun 10

8:15–9:00pm 12:30–1:15pm

$61.90 $61.90

SWIM SYNCHRO SUMMER Have you ever wondered what swim synchro is all about? Come out and try this summer. We are offering 8 weeks of classes over the summer months. Everyone is welcome no matter if this is your first time trying or if you have participated before. This program is for you!

Location: Lons Pool Day

Date

Mon-Fri Jul 3-7 Mon-Fri Jul 10-14 Mon-Fri Jul 17-21 Mon-Fri Jul 24-28 Mon-Fri July 31Aug 4 Tue-Fri Aug 8-11 Mon-Fri Aug 14-18 Mon-Fri Aug 21-25

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Time

Session(s)

Fee

10:00–10:45 am 10:00–10:45 am 10:00–10:45 am 10:00–10:45 am 10:00–10:45 am

5 5 5 5 5

$37.50 $37.50 $37.50 $37.50 $37.50

10:00–10:45 am 10:00–10:45 am 10:00–10:45 am

4 5 5

$30.00 $37.50 $37.50

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ADULT SWIM FIT – SPRING 2017 Looking for some fitness motivation? Want to increase your fitness level and meet new people with the same goals? Swim up to 3x each week and the swim coach will help guide you through a workout each day geared towards each individual’s goals and abilities. You should be able to swim 400m prior to beginning this program.

Sessions Tuesday 6:30–7:30am Thursday 6:30–7:30am Saturday 7:30–8:30am Apr 4–Jun 29. Cost $156.00

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Leadership

BRONZE COMBO COURSE

BECOME A LIFESAVER BRONZE MEDALLION WITH EMERGENCY FIRST AID AND CPR-B Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education – judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500 m timed swim.

Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).

Cost: $151.73 (Includes Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Workbook)

BRONZE CROSS WITH STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR–C Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross includes a timed 600 m swim.

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certification (need not be current).

Cost: $123.00 (Includes Workbook)

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Want to become a lifeguard? Haven’t had a chance to take the prerequisites? Bronze Combo Crash course includes Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross and Standard First aid all packed into one class.

Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).

Cost: $194.84 (Includes Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Workbook)

BRONZE MEDALLION OR BRONZE CROSS CHALLENGE This program allows participants to challenge a bronze Medallion or Cross course. Doesn’t matter if you are recertifying or attempting after an incomplete course. During this course you will be taken through the evaluation process of the designated course, without any instruction.

Prerequisite: See specific program description Cost: Bronze Medallion - $94.90; Bronze Cross - $108.50

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BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR LIFESAVING SOCIETY ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes.

Prerequisite: Must be 14 years of age by the end of the course and have their Bronze Cross Certification (need not be current).

Cost: $140.85 (includes workbook)

LIFESAVING SOCIETY SWIM INSTRUCTORS The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Current swim Instructors teach and certify candidates in all levels of Swim for Life program.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross (need not be current).

Cost: $125.10* (must purchase swim and Lifesaving Instructor pack separately $82.02*)

LIFESAVING SOCIETY LIFESAVING INSTRUCTORS The Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor course prepares individuals to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in the Society’s lifesaving and First Aid awards. Because the society’s first aid courses are recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Society complies with the WSIB’s request that only ‘first aid instructors’ teach WSIB approved courses. Successful candidates receive two certification cards: Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross (need not be current).

Cost: $125.10* (must purchase swim and Lifesaving Instructor pack separately $82.02*)

BECOME A LIFEGUARD NATIONAL LIFEGUARD WITH AIRWAY MANAGEMENT The National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values of the Lifesaving Society to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards.

Prerequisite: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross Certification, and Standard First Aid from: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol. (need not be current).

Cost: $271.12* (includes Alert manual)

ADVANCED AQUATIC LEADERSHIP EXAMINER STANDARDS CLINIC AND ADVANCED INSTRUCTORS The Examiner Standards Clinic is the first step in a two-step process to be appointed as an Examiner for the Society, and prepares Examiner candidates to evaluate the Society’s lifesaving awards. The ESC builds on evaluation experience that candidates have attained in the instructor-evaluated awards and with the instructors-evaluated items in the Examiner evaluated awards. The ESC focuses primarily on Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Distinction Cost: $54.00*

AQUATIC SUPERVISOR TRAINING For deck-level supervisory staff, the Aquatic Supervisor course provides the knowledge and skills, beyond National Lifeguard certification, to manage a safe aquatic environment.

Prerequisite: National Lifeguard or Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Instructor certification; and 100 hours experience as a lifeguard and/or instructor. Prerequisites need not be current.

Cost: $70.00*

*ADD $5 for Nonresidents

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Course

Day

Dates

Time

Barcode

Fee

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid CPR-B Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid CPR-B

Wed

Apr 5-Jun 14

5:00–7:00pm

846

$151.73

Sun

Apr 9-Jun 18

5:00–8:00pm

847

$151.73

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid CPR-B

Mon–Fri

Jul 10-14

9:00am–2:00pm

834

$151.73

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid CPR-B

Mon–Fri

Jul 31-Aug 4

9:00am–2:00pm

834

$151.73

Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Wed

Apr 5-Jun 14

7:00–9:30pm

848

$123.00

Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid and CPR-C Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid and CPR-C Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid and CPR-C Bronze Combo Course National Lifeguard with Airway Management

Sun

Apr 9-Jun 18

5:00–8:00pm

849

$123.00

Mon–Fri

Jul 17-21

9:00am–3:00pm

836

$123.00

Mon–Fri

Aug 14-18

9:00am–3:00pm

837

$123.00

Mon–Fri Fri, Sat, Sun Mon–Fri

Mar 13-17 Apr 21,22, 23 and Apr 28,29,30

12:00–8:00pm 4:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 8:30am–6:30pm

378 826

$194.84 $271.12

830

$271.12

Sat Sat Sat Fri, Sat, Sun Mon–Fri Fri, Sat, Sun Fri, Sat, Sun Mon–Fri

Mar 18 Jun 17 Aug 26 Apr 7, 8, 9

469 829 959 825

$69.75 $69.75 $69.75 $140.85

Jul 24-28 May 26, 27, 28

958 827

$140.85 $125.10

828

$125.10

Aug 21-25

8:00am–1:00pm 3:00–8:00pm 8:00am–1:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 12:00–6:00pm 9:00am–3:00pm 9:00am–1:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 9:00am–6:00pm

832

$332.22

Sat

May 13

12:00–9:30 pm

956

$54.00

Fri, Sat

May 5-6

5:00–9:00pm 12:00–8:00 pm

955

$70.00

National Lifeguard with Airway Management National Lifeguard Recert National Lifeguard Recert National Lifeguard Recert Assistant Instructor Assistant Instructor Swim Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Lifesaving Instructor/ Swim Instructor Combo Course Examiner Standards Clinic and Advanced Instructors Aquatic Supervisor Training

Aug 28-Sep 1

Jun 2, 3, 4

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ARENAS

Woodstock District Community Complex 381 Finkle St, Woodstock, ON 519-421-3484 www.cityofwoodstock.ca SKATING INFORMATION

Community Complex – Southwood Arena Dates

Monday

Adult Skate ends Apr 26 Parent & Tot Skate ends Apr 27 Parent & Tot Shinny Hockey ends Apr 25

Tuesday

1:45–2:35 pm Red Pad 4:00–4:50 pm Green Pad

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

2:15–3:35 pm Red Pad 1:15–2:05 pm 9:45–10:45 am Red Pad Red Pad 9:30–10:20 am Green Pad

FREE – SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Definitions and Cancellation Dates Adult Skating – Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

No skating dates – Apr 10, 17.

Parent & Tot Shinny Hockey – Maximum age of child participants is 5 years of age. Puck and sticks ARE PERMITTED on ice. All participants must wear a helmet and gloves. Parent & Tot gliders Parent & Tot Skating – Maximum age of child participants is 5 years (skating aids) will NOT be available. of age. Puck and sticks are NOT PERMITTED on ice. Parent & Tot No skating dates – Apr 11. gliders (skating aids) will be available.

No skating dates – Apr 10, 17.

Free March Break Public Skating Day

Date

Time

Arena

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17

11:15 am–12:05 pm 11:15 am–12:05 pm 11:15 am–12:05 pm 11:15 am–12:05 pm 11:15 am–12:05 pm

Southwood Red Southwood Red Southwood Red Southwood Red Southwood Red

Sponsor

Bill McKinnon, Trustee Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Woodstock Community Complex Staff City of Woodstock – Parks & Recreation Dept.

Refrigeration and Dehumidifier Upgrade The Complex is set to undergo a refrigeration and dehumidifier upgrade this Summer.

As a result, we will not have any ice in any of our facilities from June 3 to August 21. Join us again this Fall for a new season of skating. ** Please note skating times may change due to Special Events not scheduled at the time of printing. Please check What’s on Woodstock magazine for updates. **

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PA R K S & O P E N S PA C E S

Woodstock offers over 350 Hectares of Parkland and Open Spaces to the 38000 people that live in the city.

The City of Woodstock is proud of our gardens and floral displays found throughout the city.

You will find a variety of gardens and floral displays including roadside gardens, gateway gardens, planters, hanging baskets and wonderful destination gardens that keep our city looking bright, vibrant and beautiful.

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Playgrounds

Rotary Skate/Bike Park

The City of Woodstock has 34 playgrounds located in 51 parks. The replacement and upgrading of playground equipment with city funds remains a challenge that the community can help us with. Local community groups and School Parent Councils can help to expedite the replacement or enhancement of playgrounds in their area through local fundraising. City staff will meet with interested citizens or groups to help develop a fundraising plan for your playground. By getting involved in this way, you’ll assist us in designing a playground that not only meets safety standards but reflects your community’s special needs.

If you would like to discuss fundraising for your neighbourhood or would like to sponsor a playspace please call the Parks and Recreation office.

If you notice damage to city parks please contact the Park office at 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

Playground Safety Tips To ensure that playgrounds are safe for our children we need to work together! Here are some safety tips which parents and caregivers should be familiar with and teach your children.

• Playgrounds are not to be used during freezing or wet conditions, • Remove cords and drawstrings on children’s hoods, hats and jackets, • Tuck in all clothing that can get caught on playground equipment, • Wear a neck warmer instead of a scarf, • Take off bicycle helmets before using playground equipment.

Bicycle helmets can get trapped in equipment and strangle a child, • Make sure children do not tie ropes or skipping ropes to slides and other playground equipment, • Supervise children on the playground, • Teach children how to use playground equipment and play safely, • Pets are not allowed on playground surfaces.

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The Woodstock Skate/Bike Park is located in Southside Park. Here are the rules of use: • This is an unsupervised playground – use at your own risk.

• PERIOD OF OPERATION – Dawn to Dusk, weather permitting.

The facility is closed when wet or frozen conditions exist.

• This outdoor facility is designed for use by skateboards, bicycles and rollerblades.

• All children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult.

• It is recommended that all users wear protective equipment including a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads to minimize any opportunity for injuries.

• The City of Woodstock is not responsible for any injuries that may occur.

• All users agree to act in an orderly, safe and considerate manner while on the premises. Extreme recklessness will not be tolerated.

• Profanity, fighting and loud music are prohibited.

• Drugs and alcohol are prohibited in this park.

• Graffiti and littering are prohibited.

• In accordance with the Provincial Bylaw no person shall smoke on and around children’s playgrounds including the skate/bike park and public sports fields/surfaces.

• No makeshift equipment may be brought onto the premises. No individual or group will be permitted to alter, modify or construct any additions to the equipment that has been established on the site by the City of Woodstock.

• The City of Woodstock reserves the right to revoke use of the facility privileges for individuals who do not comply with these guidelines.

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Beach Volleyball Court

Woodstock has six tennis courts located at Richardson Park and Brompton Park. The courts are available for public use on a firstcome first-serve basis or by reservation. These courts are maintained by the City and are open for your enjoyment on a seasonal basis from May 1, until October 30. Look under the Recreation programs for more information on tennis lessons offered by the Parks & Recreation Dept.

Pickleball Courts

Come and join in on the fun at the beach volleyball court located in Southside Park. The court is available for public use on a first-come first-serve basis or by reservation. Contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. for reservation information. parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca

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Tennis Courts

Community Garden Plots

Woodstock has 3 unlit pickleball courts located in Park Row Park.

(176 Park Row - Located at Park Row and Alma Street). The courts are available for public use on a first-come first-serve basis or by reservation.

Basketball Courts

Woodstock has three basketball courts across the city. The courts are available for public use on a first-come first-serve basis or by reservation.

• Park Row Park – 176 Park Row (Located at Park Row and Alma Street) • Victoria Park – 413 Buller St. (Located between Drew Street, Graham Street, Buller Street and Light Street) • William Dutton Park – 89 Algonquin Rd. (Located at Ojibway Street to Algonquin Road)

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Do you have a shady back yard and would like to have a vegetable garden? The city of Woodstock has a community garden at Cottle Park on Salter Avenue (off Parkinson). There are 32 plots that are 16’ x 16’ in size. The garden is fenced and irrigated to help ensure a healthy crop. For more information on renting contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

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Trails & Bikeways

Picnics & Photos in City Parks

Bike, Walk or Roll!

Woodstock has an extensive multi-use recreational trail and bikeway system that consists of on- and off-road leisure opportunities for cyclists, in-line skaters, walkers and other non-motorized recreational pursuits. For more information about these trails call 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

Dog Walking on Trails The city of Woodstock requires all dog owners to abide all by-laws (212.4.1 to 216.4.1).

• Dogs must be on a leash, • dogs must wear an up-to-date City of Woodstock License tag, • owners must “stoop and scoop” their dog’s waste, • owners must maintain control at all times. Others dogs and people may not appreciate your dog approaching them, • unleashed dogs chase local wildlife and affect animal habitat.

Looking for a picturesque location for wedding photos or to host an event? City parks are an ideal place to host events such as company, family, and church picnics. Picnic areas available for booking include the Band Shell, Boat House and ten picnic areas throughout Southside Park. For more information of booking and rental fees please call the Park and Recreation office at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101.

Cycling on Trails It is the responsibility of the cyclist to give way to all other trail users.

You must sound your approach and ride safely at all times.

Bicycle Etiquette & Safety Tips for Cyclists How to Ride on Trails: • Obey all signs and signals • Use hand signals • Keep bike in good repair • Follow lane markings if present • Don’t pass on the right • Never ride against traffic • Use pack or rack for belongings • Make eye contact with pedestrians • Lock your bike • Pass other cyclists and pedestrians on the left after alerting them with a bell or horn • Ride with caution • Travel at speed safe for conditions • Be polite, stay to the right!

Let us know if there are any issues on the trail system.

Some issues may include hazardous trees, wash outs or ruts in the trail. We want to know about it. E-mail us at parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca

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Leash Free Dog Park The City of Woodstock has leash free dog parks on Henry Street and Roth Park (Roth Park is operated by UTRCA). Leash free zones are fully fenced areas where owners are allowed to have their dogs run off leash.

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Trees and Woodlots

Dogs are not permitted in the following areas under any circumstances: • The protective surfacing • Sports fields, surrounding or beneath • Tennis courts, playground equipment, • Garden plots.

• Floral gardens,

Hosting Festivals & Events in Woodstock Planning a Festival or Event?

The urban forest is made up of all the trees growing in the City of Woodstock, including city owned street and park trees, trees in forested areas, as well as trees on private property. Trees are an important part of Woodstock’s urban landscape, and provide a wide variety of social, health, aesthetic, economic and environmental benefits. The City’s Forestry Department manages Woodstock’s urban forest using a long-term, sustainable strategy of development and maintenance in order to provide a healthy green cover on public lands.

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Outside of the Leash free Parks, the requirements of the Dog Control By-Law must be met at all times: • Dogs must be on a leash, • Dogs must wear an up-to-date City of Woodstock License tag, • Owners must “stoop and scoop” their dog’s waste, • Owners must maintain control at all times. Others dogs and people may not appreciate your dog approaching them.

Arbor Day

The City of Woodstock recognizes the importance that festivals and events can play in our community. They contribute to our quality of life, local economic development and community identity.

The city intends to be proactive in attracting new events, as well as working with existing event organizers to support the success of their activities.

We can assist event organizers in identifying the permits and approvals required to provide a safe and successful event. Anyone planning an outdoor festival or event must first contact the Parks & Recreation Department to obtain event guidelines to ensure all requirements for hosting an event are in place. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

Tree Planting Ceremony Each year Woodstock celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees at a preselected school in our community. Students, teachers, parents, local community groups and City staff join together to help plant a variety of trees and shrubs.

Arbor Day originated in Nebraska in 1872 where a day was set aside and over a million trees were planted. This idea quickly spread to neighbouring states and to Canada. Today we still celebrate by planting trees each spring in Woodstock.

Do your part to green up Woodstock by participating in Arbor Day activities by planting a tree at your residence.

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Emerald Ash Borer The City of Woodstock Parks Department is faced with many challenges with the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. We are in the last stage of removing, stumping white and green Ash trees on several city streets. We will be replacing Ash trees with several different species of trees that live successfully in a street boulevard. If there is any trimming required on a city boulevard tree please call the Parks and Recreation office. The Park staff will evaluate the tree and do all necessary work. Please do your part and water the trees when it is required. (See below).

Watering Young Street Trees The goal is moist soil as far as 8 to 12 inches below the surface.

• For the first three years, young trees need weekly watering from mid-April to mid-October.

• Probe your soil below the surface before watering. If the soil feels moist and sticky, allow it to dry for several more days before watering. If the soil feels dry and crumbly, water deeply once a week.

• Water deeply by setting your hose on a slow trickle at the base of the tree or use a soaker hose around the tree. On average, your tree will need 15 gallons of water per week.

• Remember that lawn watering will not replace the need to deeply water young trees.

• Mulch will keep soil temperatures cool, retain water, and discourage weeds. It will slowly decompose and should be replenished as needed during the first three growing years.

• Fertilizer is not recommended at planting time. Trees come with enough fertilizer from the nursery, and over time mulch will provide new nutrients to the tree.

• Avoid using “weed and feed” fertilizers. They contain herbicides that can damage or kill young trees.

Pruning All pruning will be done by the City of Woodstock Parks Department staff. Any damages done to a street tree by a homeowner pruning may include a fine of the removal and full cost of a replacement tree. Please contact the Park and Recreation office at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101 with any tree inquiries.

Weeding and Protecting Keeping your tree out of harm’s way

Mulching Young Trees 4 feet in diameter, 4 inches from the trunk, and 4 inches deep The City of Woodstock places mulch around the new street tree, but not around the trunk which creates a healthy environment for the tree. Please follow the next guidelines.

• Remember the 4x4x4 rule: spread mulch in a 4-foot diameter around the tree, 4 inches away from the trunk, and 4 inches deep.

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• Weeds and grass compete with trees for water and nutrients. They are also allopathic (they produce a chemical which inhibits other plant growth, including trees).

• Do not use weed trimmers or lawn mowers near the base of trees.

Hand-pull weeds instead. When the thin bark of young trees is injured, the bark will split and die back. This can cause disease, unwanted pests, and the sun to scald the bark, resulting in decay or death.

• For optimal tree growth and health, keep a four foot circle around your young tree clear of grass, weeds, or other plant life.

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The City Beautiful Awards were established to give recognition to those private, institutional and corporate citizens who have taken the time to beautify and maintain their properties thereby contributing to a more attractive neighbourhood and community.

We are committed to a fair and balanced allocation of public recreational spaces for all Woodstock residents. Recognizing the ever changing landscape and increased demand for recreational services, we are responsive to community needs and our recreational facilities and services are delivered in a fair and equitable manner. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Dept. email: parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca or call 519‑539-2382 Ext. 4101.

Eligibility Eligibility is based solely on the property entered/nominated being within the City of Woodstock limits and visibility of same from an adjoining municipal street or streets. Properties may be entered by the owner or nominated by an outside party; all entries subject to verification by the Awards Committee.

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The City Beautiful Awards

Judging Judging will be based on the following criteria: • originality of garden landscape design; • plant material; • maintenance and vigor of plant material and beds; • overall effect.

Planning process for new parks Parks and pathways play a key role in enhancing Woodstock residents’ quality of life. They contribute to residents’ physical and psychological health, enhance civic pride and strengthen local identity. Parks and pathways also support the greenspace network, enhance the City’s natural beauty and promote active transportation. In order to achieve customer service excellence, the City of Woodstock strives to provide new and growing communities with excellent parks and pathways that meet the active and passive recreational needs of residents.

The success of parks and pathways begins in the early stages of planning, during the pre-application consultation stage and again at the subdivision review stage, when park blocks and pathways are selected and acquired. The size and shape of a park block helps Awards in the form of plaques will be given to the Best of Class and define which facilities can be accommodated while the location of Runner-up in the following categories: Residential, Multi Residential, pathway locks helps provide an interconnected greenspace network.

New Landscape Residential (within last year), Most Unique Garden, The City’s annual park budgeting exercise, as well as park design Most Innovative Garden, Turf Free Landscape (10% turf), Commercial, and construction process, are key factors that influence the delivery Industrial, Institutional, Block Award. of new parks.

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Making a Reservation

✔

Picnic Pavilion

Indoor Facility

Leash Free

✔

✔

Armstrong

✔

Bexley

✔

Broadview

✔

Brompton

✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

Burgess Burtch St. Parkette

Washroom/Porta Potty Seasonal

Argyle

River/Lake

Community Gardens

Trails/Track

Outdoor Ice Rink

Splash Pad

Volleyball

Tennis

Skate Park

✔

Sports Fields

✔

Parking

Altadore

Ball Diamonds

Parks

Playground Equipment Accessible

Southside Park: • Ball Diamonds • Soccer Pitches • Volleyball Sand Court • Various picnic areas (2 include large rain shelters - Boathouse and Bandshell) • Gazebo area perfect for small wedding and photos Complex: • Ball Diamonds • Soccer Pitches • Entire outdoor facility-may also include indoor facilities in the Community Complex Building Various other sports facilities available on request.

Basketball

For more information on reservations and rental fees please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101 or email parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca. The Parks and Recreation Office is located at 192 Old Wellington St. S. (Southside Park).

Areas/Facilities Available for Private Use

Playground

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Civic Square Community Complex

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Cree Ave

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David Lowes Memorial

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Finch Woodlot

Picnic Pavilion

Washroom/Porta Potty Seasonal

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River/Lake

Community Gardens

Trails/Track

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Splash Pad

Volleyball

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Skate Park

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Edgewood Ferncrest

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Henry Street

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Homer Brown

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Hunting Estates

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JJ Williams

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Kintrea

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Knightsbridge

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Les Cook

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Les McKerral

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Marlboro Parkette

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Northland

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Park Row

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Richardson

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Standard Tube Lions Trail

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

C O M M U N I T Y C O N TA C T S Did we miss your organization? Contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca or 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101 to be included in the next edition.

Organization Name

Contact Number

Friends of Pittock

519-539-4900

Lions Club of Woodstock

519-537-1553

Community Groups E-mail or Web

Woodstock’s premier environmental group

Optimist Club of Woodstock

mschadenberg@rogers.com

Meet the first and third Monday of the month

info@woodstockoptimistclub.com

A service club focused on giving back

Oxford Winds Community Concert Band

519-539-5879

www.oxfordwinds.ca

Brass and woodwind band. All levels welcome.

Rotary Club of Woodstock

519-532-2181

www.woodstockoxfordrotary.org

Service club who provides humanitarian aid

St. John Ambulance

519-537-5622

woodstock@on.sja.ca

First aid training, volunteer opportunities

South Gate Centre

519-539-9817

www.southgatectr.ca

Programming for active adults 50+

Theatre Woodstock

Box Office 519-537-2582 General Manager 519-537-8871

tw@execulink.com gm@theatrewoodstock.com

Theatre arts

Woodstock Choralaires

519-539-7630

www.woodstockchoralaires.ca

Choral singing in a wide range of musical genres

Organization Name

Contact Number

Health & Well Being E-mail or Web

Sport or Activity Offered

FLK-Taoist Tai Chi™

519-421-9956

www.taoist.org/woodstock

Taoist Tai Chi™

Iron Monkey MMA & Fitness Club

519-421-8260

www.ironmonkeymma.ca

MMA, boxing, wrestling, judo, jiu judo, muay Thai

Radiant Health Yoga & Fitness

519-539-0654

www.radianthealthyoga.ca

Yoga: hot, aerial. Fitness: cardio box, kettlebell.

Reflections Yoga and Wellness

519-537-6608

wanda@reflectionsyogaandwellness.ca

Hatha yoga

Woodstock Fitness & Racquet Club

519-539-5599

info@wfrc.ca & www.wfrc.ca

Squash, fitness & cardio, group fitness classes, personal and team training.

YMCA of Woodstock

519-539-6181

www.ymcawo.ca

Family fitness and recreation

The Woodstock Youth Advisory Committee is a group of several young individuals from each of the high schools within the City who gather to represent Woodstock’s youth. The purpose of the Youth Advisory Committee is to receive direct citizen input into matters relating to youth aged 13-21. This is done through regular meetings with youth centered groups and services as well as direct input by youth.

The Committee meets in the Council Chambers at City Hall monthly (except during the summer) with their main goal being to create a more youth friendly Woodstock. This year the main focus of the committee is to showcase the great youth groups

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and services already present in the community through creating the advertisement and exposure opportunities they deserve. This is being done through sponsorship of a Youth Zone at the 2017 Rec & Leisure Fair as well as use of a new Facebook page.

Their list of accomplishments include sponsoring free swims throughout the summer at Lions Pool, hosting a free movie night for Woodstock’s youth, provided input to City Council and Community Services about Woodstock’s youth and their needs. For more information follow Woodstock Youth Advisory Committee on Facebook and visit the WYAC table at the 2017 Rec & Leisure Fair Youth Zone.

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Sport or Activity Offered

Elite Dance Centre

519-537-2105

www.elitedance.ca

Quality dance education for all ages

Footprints Dance Centre

519-532-4905

www.footprintsdancecentre.com

Dance lessons

Friendly City Taekwon-Do

519-788-0640

www.friendlycitytkd.com

Taekwon-do

Move with Grace

519-536-7963

www.movewithgrace.ca

Recreational & competitive dance

Navy League of Canada

519-539-2111

www.navyleague.ca

Naval programs for youth aged 9–18

Oxford Sailing Club

519-533-1849

Rotary Dragon Boat Fun Race League

dragonboatwoodstock@gmail.com

www.woodstockdragonboat.ca

Sailing Learn to dragon boat for 6 weeks each spring

Sunday Nite Parties

519-539-9772

carolampy@yahoo.ca

Mixed 5 pin bowling night

Swimettes

519-539-3627

Thames Valley Squares

226-401-3631

markvort@execulink.com

Square dancing & cued waltzing

Woodstock Badminton Club

519-539-1191

www.woodstockbadmintonclub.org

Badminton and pickleball

Woodstock Community Services Lobball League

519-539-9772

carolampy@yahoo.ca

Co-ed slow pitch

Swimming for arthritic people

Woodstock Cooperative Dance School

Info@dancewoodstock.com

www.dancewoodstock.com

Dance including regular sessions, camps

Woodstock Cricket Club

519-472-9896

eurilglasgow@rogers.com

Cricket

Woodstock Curling Club

519-539-9512

curl@woodstockcc.on.ca

Curling for all ages and all skill levels

Woodstock Cycling Club

woodstockcyclingclub@gmail.com

www.woodstockcyclingclub.ca

Mountain biking and road cycling

Woodstock Field Naturalists’ Club

519-424-2673

www.execulink.com/~wfnc

Protecting and learning about nature

Woodstock Flying Club

519-537-8948

www.wofc.ca

Flying for certified pilots

Woodstock Gym Club

519-421-0953

www.woodstockgymclub.com

Gymnastics

Woodstock Industrial Co-Ed Baseball League

519-539-0220

egauvin58@rogers.com

Slo-pitch co-ed baseball

Woodstock Lawn Bowling Club

519-537-7345

www.woodstocklawnbowling.com

Lawn bowling

Woodstock Legion Athletic Club

www.wlac.ca

Track & Field

Woodstock Men’s Slo-pitch League

mitch_lattimer18@outlook.com

www.woodstockmensslopitch.com

Men’s Slo-pitch

Woodstock Minor Ball Association

519-535-0571

www.woodstockminorbaseball.com

Youth co-ed baseball

Woodstock Minor Football Association

519-536-6988

www.woodstockfootball.ca

Youth tackle and flag football

Woodstock Minor Hockey Association Inc.

519-539-3181

wmha@bellnet.ca woodstockminorhockey.com

Hockey

Woodstock Model Sailing Club

226-785-0749

mckinneyja@gmail.com

Remote control sailing

Woodstock Oxford Minor Basketball Association

519-421-2057

www.womba.ca

Basketball

Woodstock Radio Control Flying Club

519-537-2539

www.woodstockrcflyingclub.ca

Flying radio control airplanes and helicopters

dragonboatwoodstock@gmail.com www.woodstockdragonboat.ca

Dragon boat paddling and festival

Woodstock Rotary Dragon Boat Festival Woodstock Skating Club

519-421-1661

woodskater@execulink.com

Teaching skating to all ages including hockey players

Woodstock Soccer Club

519-421-0030

www.woodstocksoccer.com

Soccer

Woodstock Taekwon-Do Club

519-533-7320

c.w.parker@hotmail.com

Taekwon-do martial arts

Woodstock Triathlon Club

519-788-1255

woodstocktriathlonclub@gmail.com

Triathlon and duathlon training: swimming, biking, running.

Woodstock Volleyball Club

519-421-(BALL)2255

www.woodstockvolleyballclub.com

Youth and adult volleyball

Woodstock Water Striders

519-421-0994

mcroutenburg@sympatico.ca

Dragonboat team

Woodstock Wildcats Girls Hockey Association

519-536-9639

www.woodstockwildcats.com

Girls hockey

Woodstock Women’s Fastball Association

519-532-2881

WWFAlovethegame@live.com facebook.com/ladiesfastballwoodstock

Softball

Woodstock Women’s Slo-Pitch

519-608-2294

streuts2002@hotmail.com

Women’s slo-pitch

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Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) The FAIR program assist City of Woodstock residents living in low income with the opportunities to participate in recreation and leisure activities provided by the City.

• A credit will be placed on the City Recreation account for families who qualify. The account will be good for 1 year and can be used on recreational city programs.

Who can apply?

To qualify you must meet the following criteria; • Live in the City of Woodstock • Have a family income that falls below the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) for your family size. (See chart below) Family Size

Annual Income

1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people

$23,861 $29,706 $36,520 $44,340 $50,290 $56,718 $63,147

More than 7 people, for each additional person, add $6,429.

(Source: Statistics Canada, 2011, Income Research Paper Series, 75002M, Table 2, Low income cut-offs[1992 base] before tax)

How to Apply • Download and complete the Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) Application Form • Photocopy proof of residence (i.e. driver’s license, property tax bill or utility bill) • Photocopy last year’s Notice of Assessment form the Canadian Revenue Agency to cover the entire family. If you are not able to find last year’s Notice of Assessment you can call the Canadian Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281 to obtain a copy of the “Income Tax Return”-Information Regular (which shows line 150) • Place form and documentation in an envelope marked: City of Woodstock Fee Assistance in Recreation Program P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas St. Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7 • For any question call 519-539-2382 x4101 or e-mail: parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca

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