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DOVERCOURT

DOVERCOURT’S COMPLETE SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE FITNESS • SWIM • SPORTS • ARTS • MUSIC

411 DOVERCOURT AVENUE, OTTAWA ON 613-798-8950 • DOVERCOURT.ORG

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DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE SUMMER 2019 PROGRAMS

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OUTDOOR SPORTS

OUTDOOR SOCCER

An introductory soccer program to learn the basics of the game through a variety of drills and scrimmage games. No special equipment required except runners and sportswear suitable for the weather. 2-3yrs (Parent & Child) • Sat 8:45-9:30am, Jul 6 – Aug 24, SPSU01 – $125 3-4yrs (Parent & Child) • Sat 9:30-10:15am Jul 6 – Aug 24, SPSU02 – $125

3-5yrs • Sat, 10:15-11:00am, Jul 6 – Aug 24, SPSU03 – $125 5-7yrs • Sat 11:00-11:45am, Jul 6 – Aug 24, SPSU04 – $125

PARENT & CHILD T-BALL (OUTDOOR) (3-4yrs) In this relaxed, noncompetitive

environment focused on skills, team playing, and following direction, children (accompanied by parents) will develop basic motor

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skills like balance, agility, and coordination, all while having fun and playing games. • Tue 5:15-6:00pm, Jul 2 – Aug 20, SPSU05 – $125 PERFECT PITCH: INTRODUCTION TO BASEBALL (5-7yrs) An introduction to baseball skills such as throwing, catching, correct batting form, running bases, fielding and positional play. Through skills, drills, and play, children will enhance their motor skills and coordination while having a blast! • Tue 6:00-7:00pm, Jul 2 – Aug 20, SPSU06 – $125

All lessons take place @Festival House, 450 Churchill Ave. N. (Ravenhill Ave. entrance) The Bluesfest School of Music and Art brings industry expertise to the community through group programming, private lessons and special events, all of which are available to artists and musicians of all ages and abilities.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons provide the most impactful experience in music education. Our teachers are equipped to prepare students for formal musical examinations, professional/semi-professional performances and casual play with friends and family. In person, one-on-one lessons under the guidance of our teachers provide personalized instruction that corrects errors in technique, builds upon the experience and abilities of the student, and focuses on tricks of the trade as appropriate for the student. We offer instruction in: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Voice, Harmonica, Bass Guitar and more.

July and August – Take 5 private lessons for the price of 4, only $101! Contact us for details: 613-627-2762 info@bsoma.ca FAMILY CAMPFIRE UKULELE (6yrs+) The ukulele’s popularity continues to grow because it is relatively easy to learn, good for small hands and has a sweet, happy sound. Together the groups will learn chords, how to read chords, strum patterns, and then put it all together and play classic campfire songs. This course is suitable for families to learn together! Each child should be accompanied by an adult. Please register each family member attending. One ukulele per family is provided for use in class. • Wed 6:00-6:55pm, Jul 3 – Jul 24, BSO377 – $32 • Wed 6:00-6:55pm, Aug 7 – Aug 28, BSO378 – $32 STRINGS FOR KIDS (6-11yrs) For the students who want to test drive an instrument before

committing to private music lessons. Students will try the guitar and ukulele in a group setting. Basics will be taught along with some rudimentary theory; everything they need to know before they take it to the next level. This is a beginner level course. Instruments will be provided during class time. • Ukulele Tue 5:30-6:25pm, Jul 2 – Jul 23, BSO379 – $56 • Guitar Tue 5:30-6:25pm, Aug 6 – Aug 27, BSO380 – $56 STILL LIFE (16yrs+) Still life images capture a single, symbolic moment. Guided still life painting is an accessible way to build your painting practice and gain technical painting skills. This program will focus on compositional elements, technical painting skills, and using colour theory and mark-making to create depth and add richness to still life paintings. • Thu 6:00-8:00pm, Jul 4 – Jul 25, BSO381 – $73

FAMILY CLAY (2+yrs) Spend some quality family time together creating one-of-a-kind projects and building memories that will last a lifetime. Students will explore various hand building techniques and try the wheel before finishing

ADULT WHEEL & HAND BUILDING (16+yrs) Discover the great feeling of clay in your hands. Students will explore various techniques of hand building and try the wheel before finishing pieces with our beautiful glazes. This class is open to all levels of potters. Fee includes 1 bag of clay. • Wed 6:30-9:30pm, Jul 3 – Jul 24, AC035 – $128 • Wed 6:30-9:30pm, Aug 7 – Aug 28, AC036 – $128

FREE - TJ WHEELER STRING BAND (10-16yrs) Join TJ Wheeler in preparing for your set to be performed at the 2019 RBC Bluesfest! Roots musician extraordinaire, TJ Wheeler has worked with students of all ages, all over the world for decades, and returns to BSOMA this summer to work with kids from our community. He will direct a small group of participants towards mastering

ADULT POTTERY AT DOVERCOURT

their works of art with our beautiful glazes. Fee includes 1 bag of clay per family. • Fri 6:30-8:00pm Jul 5, 12, 19 AC034 – $45

DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE SUMMER 2019 PROGRAMS

PRINTMAKING (16yrs+) Expand your skills with handprinted techniques. Create cards, zines or fine art prints with linoblock techniques. Explore the potential of printing techniques on fabric, and found objects! • Thu 6:00-8:00pm, Aug 8 – Aug 29, BSO382 – $73

a number of songs while improving technique and confidence with their stringed instrument (guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin etc). Please see our website for further information. • Mon-Fri, 5:30-7:30pm, Jul 8 – Jul 12, BSO376 – FREE

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BLUESFEST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART SUMMER 2019

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PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL SWIM LESSONS

2. Comfort and functionality of facilities 3. Flexibility and choice 4. Access and inclusion

QUALITY OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT SWIMMING LESSONS AT DOVERCOURT?

The Dovercourt swimming program is based on the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life® model – a comprehensive approach that focuses on three fundamental strokes. Learning Swim to Survive® and achieving the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive® Standard are key foundations of the Swim for Life® program. While Swim for Life® forms the foundation of our swimming program, it is our highly-skilled instructors who ultimately make it the success that it is. Dovercourt swim staff undergoes

AQUATIC CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUTH Become a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard! Aquatic Leadership = Job training, skills and friends for life! Successfully complete your NL and instructor certifications at Dovercourt and you will be guaranteed a lifeguard / swim instructor position for Fall 2019.

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1. Quality of curriculum and instruction

Dovercourt Recreation Centre takes swimming very seriously. In addition to being an essential life skill, swimming is also an enormous life asset – from both a physical and mental health perspective. Bottom line, those who learn how to swim will have an enormous advantage in life. Dovercourt strongly believes everyone should have that advantage, and with this, has built a unique and reputable swimming program based on 4 key pillars:

BRONZE STAR

Participants develop problemsolving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. They learn CPR and develop Water Smart® confidence and the lifesaving skills to become their own personal lifeguard. Prerequisite: Recommended 12 years of age. 150 minutes. • Mon-Fri 8:30-11:00am, Jul 8 – Jul 12, 14198 – $75 • Mon-Fri 8:30-11:00am, Jul 29 – Aug 2, 14199 – $75

BRONZE MEDALLION / EMERGENCY 1ST AID

Learn Lifesaving principles based on water rescue, judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for rescues

of increased risk; learn to respond to increasing complex situations involving conscious and unconscious victims with obstructed airways and develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim (or timed swims). Prerequisite: 12 years of age & Bronze Star or 13 years & good swim ability. (Level 6 or equivalent). Manual: Canadian Lifesaving Manual $51. • Mon-Fri 4:00-6:30pm, Jul 2 – Jul 12, AQL1920 – $132

BRONZE CROSS

Bronze Cross teaches the differences between lifesaving and lifeguarding, safe supervision in aquatic facilities, and the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork. Participants learn how to rescue a spinal injured victim and a pulseless victim. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid. • Mon-Fri 4:00-6:00pm, Jul 2 – Jul 12, AQL1916 – $99

NL/ NATIONAL LIFEGUARD Candidates will learn skills relevant to safe supervision of a pool. These include

teamwork, communication, the use of specialized equipment and safety supervision. Prerequisites: Age 16, Bronze Cross and Standard 1st Aid and CPR ‘C’. Manual: Alert $51 • Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Jun 24 – Jun 28, AQL1923 – $165 • Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Aug 26 – Aug 30, AQL1924 – $165

SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Swim Instructor candidates learn to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills, and acquire proven teaching methods and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Swim Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate all levels of the Lifesaving Society Swim Program: Parent & Tot, Preschool, Swimmer, and Adult Swimmer. Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 16 years of age and Bronze Cross or NL. Manuals: $44 • Tue 5:30-9:30pm, Aug 13 AND Sat & Sun 10:00am-7:00pm, Aug 17 – 18, AQL1944 – $127

regular, extensive training on safety, current standards and teaching techniques. Sessions conclude with detailed skills progression report cards filled out by the instructors. In addition to their consummate level of instruction, our staff also put a strong emphasis on fun, patience and kindness. Allaying fears and instilling confidence in budding swimmers is a top priority. Read more on our website: www. dovercourt.org/enterprise/OurPool_ Whats-different

LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR

The Lifesaving Instructor Course prepares instructors to teach the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medal awards, and Emergency First Aid. Lifesaving Instructors may evaluate and certify candidates in the Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Emergency First Aid, and Lifesaving Fitness Awards. Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 16 years of age & Bronze Cross or NL. Manuals $67 • Tue 5:30-9:30pm, Aug 20 AND Sat & Sun 10:00am-7:00pm, Aug 24 – 25, AQL1940 – $127

LIFESAVING STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR “C”

An in-depth understanding of first aid such as medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat and cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, burns and other medical injuries. Prerequisites: Open to all. Recommended 12 years of age and older. Manual: Canadian First Aid Manual $20 • Sat & Sun 9:00am-5:00pm, Jul 27 – Jul 28, AQL1960 – $122

FOR ADULTS Learn to: Swim, Save a Life, Learn to Teach.

ADULT LEARN TO SWIM

A gentle learn-to-swim program for the true nonswimmer. Don’t be left on shore, have the kids swim circles around you, or hesitate to participate in water activities again. Prerequisite: 16 years & up • Sat 8:00-8:50am, Jul 6 – Aug 24, 14308 – $105

ADULT DROP IN LESSONS • Tue 8:30-9:20pm, Jul 2 – Aug 27, $10/lesson or 8 visit pass $62.96 • Thu 8:30-9:20pm, Jul 4 – Aug 29, $10/lesson or 8 visit pass $62.96

NLS RECERT

Prerequisite: NLS, must bring card to recert. • Fri 5:00-9:00pm, Aug 16, AQL1944 – $77

STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR “C” RECERT • Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Jul 20, AQL1950 – $94

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