Spring & Summer 2023 Activity Guide

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Services and Information

Save the Date!

The 17th Annual Teddy Bear/ Mother Goose Picnic returns on Thursday, June 15. This event is free for families and caregivers with young children and takes place rain or shine.

Date: Thursday, June 15 Time: 9:30 –11:30 am Location: John Tod Centre

For more information, call 250-376-4771.

Tourism Kamloops | Dylan Sherrard Cover Photo by:

Registration Opens: Tuesday, March 14

Online - 6:30 am | In Person/Phone - 10:00 am

Go Online

Kamloops.ca/Register

In-Person Registration Hours

Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) 910 McGill Road

Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre 859 Bebek Road

Kamloops Museum and Archives 207 Seymour Street

Online Recreation Account

Your online recreation account grants you access to the City's online registration system for activities and programs offered at our recreational facilities and in the Activity Guide.

The system features include:

• a user-friendly online system to register for programs on any device at any time of day

• a family account feature to keep track of your whole family's activities and schedules in one place

• personalized accounts to track your activity history and more

• robust search functions to search for an activity by keyword, age, day, time, or location

• ability to view a class's availability and immediately book online

Connect With Us!

250-828-3500

Monday–Friday: 6:00 am–9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

Monday–Friday: 6:00 am–10:30 am, 3:30 pm–8:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 am–3:30 pm

Tuesday–Saturday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

Set up your online recreation account before registering for a program or for your first or next visit to the Tournament Capital Centre or the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre. For safety and security purposes, all users must have a current account for facility access and online registration.

Set up your account in three simple steps: Visit Kamloops.ca/Register. Click "Create Your Account" and choose "Signup" at the top of the screen. Add the requested account details and click "Submit".

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We do our best to ensure that program information such as pricing, location, and dates offered are accurate at the time of publication. All programs are subject to change without notice. For the up-to-date information and programming, visit Kamloops.ca/Register.

Refund & Withdrawal Policy

A $10 administration fee is charged for all program withdrawals, excluding memberships. Once a program begins, a pro-rated refund will be applied. Check each program for specific refund policies. Please note that refunds will not be given for withdrawals from cooking classes within seven days of the class’s start date.

How

Cancellations

Programs may be cancelled if not enough people are registered. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Most programs will run regardless of the weather. We may have to occasionally cancel a program due to poor weather. If your program is cancelled, you will receive a refund.

How to Use This Guide

Find all the information you need for program registration.

Registered Group Fitness

TRX Combo

Ages: 13+ In a small group, you will learn the basics on TRX suspension training and move in a way that will leave you feeling challenged, strong, and inspired. TCC - Queenax

5/$46.43 5 classes for $46.43 1/$20.00 1 class for $20 cost + applicable taxes

Legend Mon Monday only Mon, Wed Monday and Wednesday

Mon–Fri Monday through Friday Tues/Thur Tuesday or Thursday

Tourism Kamloops | Michelle McAleese

Facility Information

Hours of Operation

Facilities will be closed on all statutory holidays unless otherwise noted. Visit these web pages for up-to-date facility hours.

Guest Code of Conduct

TCC (Gyms & Fieldhouse)

Canada Games Aquatic Centre

Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre

Brock Outdoor Pool

City Arenas

Our goal is to provide a friendly, safe, and fun environment for all guests.

• Please be respectful of others—their beliefs, opinions, belongings, and feelings.

• Please be respectful of directions given by staff or volunteers.

• Ensure conversation, behaviour, and language are appropriate for a public facility that caters to a diverse population (or community).

• Drugs, alcohol, and items that are deemed as weapons are prohibited on site.

• Recording with cameras and other devices, including smart phones, is strictly prohibited unless prior approval from the City is given.

View the full City Venue Policy and Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) Use Guidelines at Kamloops.ca/Guidelines.

Protect Your Valuables

Whenever possible, leave your valuables at home or use a wallet locker at the TCC. Lockers are 25¢. Please ensure you have correct change. Using a personal lock is not recommended.

Four bike lockers are available at the TCC for complimentary day use on a first-come, first-serve basis. A personal lock is required for this amenity.

Gym Age Policy

Kamloops.ca/TCC

Kamloops.ca/Swim

Kamloops.ca/Swim

Kamloops.ca/Swim

Kamloops.ca/Arenas

• All youth aged 12–17 are required to complete a FREE weight room orientation.

• Upon completion of an orientation, youth aged 12–14 are required to use the gyms under direct supervision of a paying adult (19+ years). Youth aged 15+ may use the gym on their own.

Swim Age Policy

Children aged 6 or under must always be accompanied in the water and be within arm’s reach of a caregiver aged 16 or older. Ratio of children aged 6 or under to caregiver must be no greater than 3:1.

Parking at the TCC

TCC visitors must register their licence plate number to receive two hours parking, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Outside of these days and times, TCC visitors are not required to register their licence plate number.

TCC visitors displaying a valid disabled parking permit can park and do NOT need to register their licence plate number.

Youth who participate in multiple sports may be able to improve their performance in a given sport more quickly than their specialized peers. This could be the result of the players’ ability to transfer motor and psychological skills across different sports.

(Sport Information Resource Centre, 2022)

Administration

Email prcaccount@kamloops ca

General Inquiry

Adopt-A-Road

Aquatics

Program Registration

Online Kamloops ca/Register

250-828-3580

250-828-3461

Online Kamloops ca/Swim

Email swim@kamloops ca

Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre

Canada Games Aquatic Centre (TCC)

Community Halls

Hall Bookings

250-828-3616

250-828-3655

250-828-3580

Email facilities@kamloops ca

Kamloops Museum and Archives

Online KamloopsMuseum ca

Email museum@kamloops ca

General Inquiry

PacificSport

Interior BC

250-828-3576

Online PacificSportInteriorBC com

Email interiorbc@pacificsport com

General Inquiry

Parks

250-828-3344

Online Kamloops ca/Parks

Email parks@kamloops ca

General Inquiry

Parks Bookings

250-828-3551

250-828-3335

General Inquiry

Sandman Centre & Arenas

250-828-3500

Online Skate Schedules Kamloops ca/Arenas

Email skate@kamloops ca

Arena Bookings

250-828-3707

Email arenas@kamloops ca

Blazers Hockey Team Box Office

250-828-3339

Ticketmaster (Concert/Event Sales) 1-855-985-5000

Sport, Recreation, Fitness, Arts & Cultural Programs

Online Kamloops ca/Recreation

Email recreation@kamloops ca fitness@kamloops ca arts-culture@kamloops ca neighbourhoods@kamloops ca events@kamloops ca

Tournament Capital Centre

Daily Facility Report Facebook com/TournamentCapital

General Inquiry

250-828-3655

Online Kamloops ca/TCC

Kamloops Classics Swimming

Kamloops Gymnastics & Trampoline Centre

Sage Sport Institute

Taste Kitchen Inc

TRU Athletics

250-828-3660

250-374-6424

250-314-5000

236-425-3331

250-828-5009

Kathleen Fisher

Facility Rates

Tournament Capital Centre

(All rates include tax)

Canada Games Aquatic Centre (Pool Pass includes Fieldhouse when available)

Wellness Centre & Athlete Performance Centre (Gym Pass includes Fieldhouse when available)

Full Access Pass (Gym and Pool, includes Fieldhouse when available)

Fieldhouse Pass (Indoor Track, Courts, and EZ line)

per person (max. cost $19.48)

*A family is a maximum of two adults and all children under 18 years of age living in the same residence. Fees are subject to change without notice.

May 20 is Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. Early childhood educators play a significant role in economic stability, gender and social equity, and childhood development. Be sure to thank an educator for their help in shaping our youngest residents.

Facility Rates

Brocklehurst Outdoor Pool

Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre

Public Skating/Stick and Puck

Participants must register in advance at Kamloops.ca/Register for drop in hockey and stick, puck and ring programs.

*A family is a maximum of two adults and all children under 18 years of age living in the same residence. Fees are subject to change without notice.

† Early Bird applies to pool only

Our programs welcome people of all abilities. Support workers or guardians are free when coming with a registered participant.

Neighbourhoods

Creating Connected Communities

Neighbourhood Matching Fund

The Neighbourhood Matching Fund supports your neighbourhood-driven projects and celebrations. Plan an event or beautification project and apply for money to help make it a reality.

For more information, visit our neighbourhood directory at Kamloops.ca/Neighbours.

Neighbourhoods

Find

Neighbourhood associations help bring people together to organize projects, host community celebrations, and beautify neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood associations connect through social media, newsletters, and email.

By connecting, you can:

• learn about neighbourhood projects

• share ideas

• give feedback

• get involved

Phone: 250-828-3582

Email: neighbourhoods@kamloops.ca

Tourism Kamloops | Candace Hansma

Kamloops Food Policy Council

Join us at our monthly network meetings and potlucks. We share information and a meal 5:30–7:30 pm the first Wednesday of every month.

Learn more at KamloopsFoodPolicyCouncil.com.

Phone: 250-851-6111

Email: info@kamloopsfoodpolicycouncil.com

Kamloops Food Policy Council

Kamloops Farmers’ Market

Saturdays

April 22–October 28

200 block of St. Paul Street (in front of the Stuart Wood schoolyard)

Wednesdays

May 3–October 25

400 block of Victoria Steet (in front of the TNRD Library)

Learn more at KamloopsFarmersMarket.com.

Phone: 250-682-7975

Kamloops Regional Farmers Market

FoodLoops Downtown

Working in partnership with Thompson Rivers University’s Faculty of Communication and the Kamloops Food Policy Council, a food map of downtown Kamloops was developed to chart the locations of food-related projects, programs, and initiatives.

Learn more at FoodLoops.TruBox.ca.

Community Kitchens and Gardens

In partnership with Interior Community Services, community gardens are fenced, shared land that is divided into garden plots for anyone who wishes to grow their own healthy produce. Applications are now being accepted for spring and summer.

You can also join a community kitchen to cook, learn about low-cost meal options, and preserve food. Call to check for availability.

Phone: 236-421-1011

Mount Paul Food Centre

Gardening Education Partnership

The City of Kamloops partners with groups like the Master Gardeners, the Kamloops Food Policy Council, and the Community Gardens Program to run workshops.

For more information, check out the Gardening programs in the Adult section.

Adolescence is an important period of physical growth and the development of one’s relationship with food. Those providing nutritional advice to adolescent athletes should emphasize sustainable long-term health and avoid a focus on body composition, which can contribute to the development of disordered eating practices or low energy availability.

(Sport Information Resource Centre, 2022)

Tourism Kamloops | Candace Hansma

SUNDAY

April 23 2023

STARTS 8:30AM (Half Marathon starts 8:00am)

RIVERSIDE PARK

Get

All paces and ages welcome

CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge is a fun walk or run event that accommodates all paces and provides you with a variety of distances to choose from. Boogie the Bridge is a not-for-profit organization in Kamloops, BC that strives to promote healthy living for participants of all fitness levels to create positive change through movement. We welcome all paces to participate in this fun-filled supportive run!

boogiethebridge.com

MORE INFO: registration@boogiethebridge.com

ARCH: Affordable Recreation for Community Health

The City aims to connect everyone to recreation and offers financial assistance to help make it happen. Use ARCH credits to buy a punch card or membership for the gym, pool, or ice rink or to sign up for a program.

Call us to find out more at 250-828-3582 or visit Kamloops.ca/ARCH.

KidSport

Apply for a grant today! KidSport provides families with children aged 5-18 with financial assistance to participate in sports in Kamloops.

Find out more and apply at 250-828-3822, KidSportKamloops@SportBC.com, or visit Kamloops.ca/KidSport.

Sport and Athlete Support

We understand the importance of non-profit and volunteer organization in helping to develop and deliver valuable services to residents. Grants assist in sport and athlete development, check out these available grants at Kamloops.ca/Grants.

• Tournament Capital Grant – Available to amateur sport organizations and individuals for event grants up to $1,500. Events must utilize services/facilities within the City of Kamloops.

• BC Summer Games Sport Development Grant – Available to local coaches, officials, and sport organizations interested in furthering their knowledge in their respective areas.

• Winter Games Legacy Fund Grants – Funds are to cover circumstances where a person or group advances beyond local competition or is recruited to a provincial or nationally ranked team.

KamPASS

KamPASS is an affordable transit option to help you get to your next recreational activity. The program provides subsidized bus passes to qualified Kamloops residents to encourage using transit for work, appointments, recreation, education, and any other activities.

Call us to find out more at 250-828-3582 or visit Kamloops.ca/KamPASS.

Boogie the Bridge Cultural Fund

This fund is intended to provide financial assistance for children and youth aged 5–18 to participate in cultural activities like dance, drawing, and music.

Find out more and apply at Kamloops.ca/BoogieFund.

Fitness Schedules

New evidence supports that any movement during the day is good for you. (ParticipACTION).

Tips to get moving: Take the stairs, park further from your destination, or move your printer to a different room so you have to walk to get your printing.

Legend

 Mild/All Levels

For beginners or those returning to exercise. These classes are gentle on your joints with little to no impact.

 Intermediate

For individuals who are currently exercising and are looking for a more challenging class. These classes may feature intervals, strength training, and more advanced exercises.

 Advanced

For experienced exercisers who are looking for more intensity. These classes may include high intensity intervals, compound exercises, and active recovery periods.

 Aquafit

Low-impact, water-based fitness classes with a range of intensity options suitable for beginners to intermediate or advanced. Must register for Aquafit.

*Gentle Circuit participants must register in person on the day of the class at TCC and have at minimum a Track Pass to qualify for the $0.55 reduced class rate.

**Aquafit participants are required to purchase a pool pass for Aquafit programs.

***Drop-in participants must register in person at TCC. All current TCC Gym Members (Gym only or Full Access) qualify for a 50% discount on registered fitness classes.

Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, the age policy on all fitness classes requires participants (registered or drop-in) to be 13 years or older at the time of participation. Instructors and classes are subject to change without notice.

Tourism Kamloops | Candace Hansma

Community-Based Fitness

Westsyde Community Fitness

Fitness Schedules

Tournament Capital Centre Fitness

For more fitness class information, see the Adult and Adult 55+ sections or visit Kamloops.ca/Register.

COMPETITIVE SPRINT

PADDLING FOR KIDS & YOUTH

Year round at Shumway Lake and Thompson River

AFTERNOONS

during the school months, ALL day programs during the summer months.

RECREATIONAL & MASTERS PADDLING

During weekends and summer months.

SUMMER CAMPS

ALL SUMMER LONG

Starting July 3 registration opens online in April APRIL

Accessible Parks & Playgrounds

Riverside Park is home to the city's first fully accessible playground. Built in 2022, it features several new inclusive amenities in addition to an updated playground surface that allows for play for all abilities. A brand new spray park located within Riverside Park will open this spring, boasting several accessible play structures.

Accessible features can also be found at the new playground located at the west end of McArthur Island Park, Prince Charles Park, and several tot lots throughout town.

Accessible Kamloops

People Create Accessibility

Accessibility is people working together to identify challenges and find solutions. Accessibility is people caring for one another. Visit the City's website to:

• learn about the Snow Angels program

• sign up for accessible activities that get you out and moving with others

• find directories that list every Kamloops organization that provide support

• give feedback for ways to improve our home and community

Explore Your Possibilities!

We offer:

• accessible programs and facilities

• opportunities for everyone to get healthy

• activities that fit your needs - adapted yoga, hockey, swimming, and more

The City of Kamloops cannot provide personal care, administer medication, or give one-to-one assistance. Fees will NOT be charged for support persons.

To find services and programs that help make life in Kamloops more accessible, phone 250-828-3582 or visit Kamloops.ca/Access.

FITNESS

Adapted Yoga

Ages: 13+

Enjoy basic yoga exercises in a safe and supportive space. Move at your own pace and learn the joys of mindful exercise. Support persons are required to join in when needed.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Thu Mar 20–Apr 17 1:15–2:15 pm 5/$50

Mon Apr 24–May 22 1:15–2:15 pm 5/$50

Adapted Zumba

Ages: 15+

Zumba®—the fitness dance party! Learn easy-to-follow moves set to super fun music. Tone muscles! Improve coordination! The Zumba® formula will be modified to fit your needs and abilities in a fun and supportive space. Support persons are required to join in when needed.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Thu Mar 23–Apr 20 10:30–11:30 am 5/$30

Thu Apr 27–May 25 1:15–2:15 pm 5/$30

SPORT

Adapted Floor Hockey I

Ages: 5–10

Open to youth with disabilities, Adapted Floor Hockey will build stick and running skills through drills and games. Our instructors will make sure your child’s experience is safe and fun.

Dufferin Elementary

Thu Apr 27–Jun 15 5:30–6:15 pm 8/$40

Adapted Floor Hockey II

Ages: 11–16

Open to youth with disabilities, Adapted Floor Hockey will build stick and running skills through drills and games. Our instructors will make sure your child’s experience is safe and fun.

Dufferin Elementary

Thu Apr 27–Jun 15 6:15–7:00 pm 8/$40

Accessible Recreation

Kamloops is home to many groups that provide high-quality, active programming for people of all abilities!

Quality programs that promote accessibility and inclusion.

PeopleInMotion.org

A leader in adapted and integrated sport opportunities.

KamloopsAdaptedSport.com

Delivering programs and services to enhance and empower lives.

KamloopsY.org

Adaptive snow sports and recreation programs at Sun Peaks Resort.

AdaptiveSportsAtSunPeaks.org

Mary Putnam

Are you interested in signing up for CAN programs?

For $25 per year (per individual on the autism spectrum), the CAN membership provides children, youth, and adults on the autism spectrum access to a full range of year-round programs and family experiences.

Active (3–6yrs)

Beattie Elementary

April 22–June 3

Saturdays, 10:15–11:00 am or 11:00–11:45 am

May 1–June 12

Mondays, 5:15–6:00 pm

Active teaches children on the autism spectrum and their siblings core movement skills, such as running, jumping, and balancing, in a safe and supportive environment. Fundamental movement skills helps build the confidence necessary for a lifetime of physical activity. Program in partnership with PacificSport Interior BC.

Multisport (7–12yrs)

Beattie Elementary

April 22–June 3

Saturdays, 11:45 am–12:45 pm

May 1–June 12

Mondays, 6:00–7:00 pm

Multisport provides children on the autism spectrum and their siblings an introduction to sports with a focus on soccer and basketball. Participants will play games and learn sports drills while practising transitions, taking turns, and fundamental movement skills. Program in partnership with PacificSport Interior BC.

Gymnastics (7–12 yrs) Tournament Capital Centre

April 23–June 4

Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm, 1:15–2:15 pm

Gymnastics provides participants an introduction to skills, such as jumping, moving in different directions, and balancing as well as gym safety, in a safe and supportive environment. Participants are overseen by a certified gymnastics coach, trained support workers, and dedicated volunteers.

Skate (3–12yrs)

Synergy Hockey Training Center

April 20–May 25

Thursdays, 4:00–4:30 pm (3–6 yrs) Thursdays, 4:30–5:00 pm (7–12 yrs)

Participants will learn basic skating skills, such as moving forward, gliding, and stopping, in a safe and supportive environment.

Preschool Swim (3–5 yrs)

Tournament Capital Centre

April 19–June 7

Wednesdays, 4:00–4:30 pm or 4:30–5:00 pm

Swim for 3–5yrs teaches basic swimming and water safety skills to participants in a safe and supportive environment. Participants with all levels of support needs are encouraged to register. No previous swim experience is required.

Swimmer 1 (6–12 yrs)

Tournament Capital Centre

April 19–June 7

Wednesdays, 5:00–5:30 pm, 5:30–6:00 pm, or 6:00–6:30 pm

The Swim Level 1 program focuses on water safety, swim skills, and fitness. Participants will be introduced to blowing bubbles, floating, kicking, and water entries and exists. Participants with all levels of support needs are encouraged to register.

Summer Camps (7–12 yrs)

Hal Rogers Activity Centre

July 4–August 18

One camp per week

Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–2:30 pm

Kamloops Summer Day Camps, in partnership with Jays Care Foundation, are full day camps that feature various activities including sports, arts and crafts, adventure, science, and drama. Participants are supported by a high ratio of trained staff and dedicated volunteers to ensure skill development and activity engagement, as well as to encourage participants to build peer relationships.

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) values a sense of belonging where all families are welcome and appreciated and support one another through shared experience.

To register for any of these programs and to purchase your CAN membership, visit canucksautism.ca.

Watch the person your bug is naturally wi thin themselves and their communi t y grow and thrive inside our imaginar y play village! Throughou t our Imaginar y play focused village, the children are “ bugz ” . Inside our eater y, ever y thing is in a garden tea par t y aesthe tic, featuring ever y thing “ berriez ” .

Our village features so many options for your bug to blossom, more than we can list here. Bu t you can guarantee, wi th all our par tnerships wi th local businesses, that your bugz passion can be fully realized at Z aaz! At Z aaz , you can foster your bugz development like never before, and watch their imaginations, personali ties and self hood f lourish!

Your bugz can play where they ge t to lead wi th no pressures, draw ou t their ideas, intentions and aspirations and all of their wishes in Z aaz ’s welcoming, communi t y-based environment . Bu t that ’s not all! Our par ties are as big as your bugz imagination! We can do par ties in ANY theme wi th enough notice. We will handle the music, decorations, food and drink s, games, ac tivi ties, bug bagz , bouncing, and more! All you have to do is bring the bugz , staff and/or f riendz to your event! Our space at 4 2 3 Mount Paul Way is large enough to cater to event s and par ties that are just seeking a special t y themed space wi thou t access to the play village as well!

Register for CommuniTeaz Seriez! Z aaz host z caregiver groupz ever y Wednesday & Thursday wi th t wo different time slot z (9am-11am and 1:30-3:30pm)! These groupz have been created as a safe space for care givers to connec t and enjoy weekly suppor t wi th a different topic ever y week to discuss . Bring your bugz wi th play in Z a village before or after included wi th registration!” Register by visi ting our websi te! www. zaazplay.ca/bookingz

• Berriez garden tea par t y theme d eater y focuse d on heal thy, al ternative children’s favouri tes

• Buz z in to enjoy our NE W menu!

• Waff lez are a menu favouri te

• Minimum 7 5% f resh menu f rom local businesses & farmers

• High Tea coming soon!

• 24 -seat cafe, pick up, deliver y and cate ring

• Beverage, break fast , lunch and catering

*This offers UNLIMITED Monthly Open Play, first access to booking for eventz and campz during school closures. Parents must be in attendance.

& PLAY

HISTORY BY EVERYONE

Kamloops Museum and Archives

KMA Family, Children, and Youth Programs

MY FIRST MUSEUM

Ages 2–5

Wednesdays, Apr 5–Jun 28

10:00–10:45 am

12/$96

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM

Ages 0–5

Saturdays, Apr 22–Jun 17

10:00–10:30 am

8/$35

SATURDAYS ON SEYMOUR

Ages 0–12

Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19

11:00 am–1:00 pm Free MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT Ages 2–5

Saturday, May 13

11:00–11:45 am

$8

FATHER’S DAY CRAFT

Ages 2–5

Saturday, Jun 17 11:00–11:45 am

$8

Introduce your little one to the KMA through hands-on exploration and artifact handling, stories, songs, and a caregiver-assisted craft. Each session will offer flexibility for young children to engage in the museum world through a variety of sensory and play experiences.

Introduce your little one to the world of museums through music, song, and movement. Each session will offer a variety of sensory and play experiences for young children and caregivers alike.

Join the KMA on the third Saturday of the month for creative activities for the whole family to enjoy. Explore a fun new theme each month. This is a drop-in program, and registration is not required.

Bring your little one to the KMA as we celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and all others. Join your child in creating a Mother’s Day craft.

Bring your little one to the KMA as we celebrate fathers, grandfathers, and all others. Join your child in creating a Father’s Day craft.

KMA Family, Children, and Youth Programs

PRO-D DAY FUN

Ages 6–10

Friday, Jun 30 10:00–11:00 am

$10

PLAY DATE AT THE KMA

Ages 0–5

Wednesday, Jul 5 9:45–10:30 am

$5

RED WIGGLER COMPOSTING

Ages 7–12

Saturday, Jul 8 1:00–2:00 pm

$25

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM

Ages 0–5

Saturday, Jul 22; Tuesday, Aug 8 9:45–10:30 am

$5

Explore the KMA’s newest temporary exhibition. Participants will take a tour of the exhibition followed by a creative activity.

Kick off the summer at the KMA! Meet new friends and introduce your little ones to the museum in this fun-filled morning that will include a mini tour of exhibitions followed by stories, songs, and crafts.

Bring your family to the KMA and learn more about composting and conservation in Kamloops as we build a red wiggler worm composting bin to take home. Participants will learn about the role of composting and its importance in our ecosystem as well as how to care for their worm bin at home.

Join us for a special summer edition of Music at the Museum. This program will introduce your little ones to the museum through music, songs, and movement. Weather dependent, this program may be offered outside, so please dress for the weather. We will meet at the museum.

Kamloops Museum and Archives

KMA Family, Children, and Youth Programs

POLLINATOR PROWL

Ages 2–5

Thursday, Jul 27; Saturday, Aug 12 9:45–11:00 am

$10

FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE KMA

Ages 0–12

Saturday, Jul 29 9:45–11:00 am

$8

SAGEBRUSH SUMMER

Ages 0–12

Sat, August 5 9:45 am–12:00 pm Free

Join the KMA as we learn more about flowers, pollen, and buzzing bees. We will meet at St. Andrew’s on the Square to play games and observe insects in the garden before returning to the KMA to explore the Children’s Museum and create a caregiver-assisted craft. Please bring a snack.

Join us for a fun-filled family morning as we explore our permanent and temporary exhibitions, play games, and make crafts for the whole family.

Bring your family to the KMA to explore the Kamloops ecosystem and join us in building a sagebrush forest in the museum. There is something for everyone in this hands-on activity.

FAMILY YOGA

All ages

Saturday, Aug 26 10:00–10:45 am

$10 adults, $5 children, or $20 for family of 4

Connect with culture and calm while finding balance in this family yoga session. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary.

KMA Adult Programs

HISTORIC BOOK CLUB

Fridays, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18 10:00–11:30 am Free

Join the KMA and the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library for a book club with a historic twist. We will explore works of historical fiction and non-fiction as well as a variety of historical topics based on monthly themes.

KAMLOOPS WEST END HOMES: A WALKING TOUR

Friday, May 26, 1:15–2:15 pm

Thursday, Jun 29, 1:15–2:15 pm

Saturday, Aug 26, 9:00–10:00 am

$5

LOCAL HISTORY GUEST LECTURE SERIES

Monthly Free

Join us for our summer walking tour featuring West End homes. The tour will meet at the museum and will stroll through the West End neighbourhood. Please dress for the weather.

Join local historians and history enthusiasts at the museum to hear about their local history passion project and research. Please visit KamloopsMuseum.ca for confirmed dates and details, including guest lecturers.

HISTORY FOR EVERYONE

CSA Licensed Youth skills center

S O C C E R Q U E S T S P R I N G

Sit back and watch your little Soccer Star learn to play the beautiful game with our licensed team of coaching staff.

Available for Girls and Boys of any ability, aged 3-12

Sessions will run for 10 Weeks at MacArthur Island

Estimated Dates: April 15 - June 24th

(No sessions on May Long Weekend)

Everyone experiences worries and stress. Y Mind is here to help you

Multiple FREE mental wellness groups for ages 8-12, 13-18, and 30+ Contact the Y

Wellness team at mentalwellness@kamloopsy.ca or 250-319-6648 for more information.

The program is run by caring, trained staff, in a safe, supportive environment. There is no cost to participate.

Jump in and swim!

A complete learn-to-swim program from Parent and Tot to Lifeguard and Instructor.

The City of Kamloops has transitioned from Red Cross to the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life® program.

The Swim for Life ® program is similar to the Red Cross Swim program offering equivalent levels under a new name. Parents and participants should anticipate minimal disruption to their current pathway of swim level achievements.

View our transition guide on the following pages to find the correct program to register for.

Full details of the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life® program, are available online at Kamloops.ca/Swim.

Adrienne Volaine

Spring & Summer Lesson Programming

The main registration date for swimming lesson registration is on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (online: 6:30 am, in person/phone: 10:00 am). Registration will remain open until the end of the lesson season.

Swim lessons are no longer printed in this guide. Schedules can be found at Kamloops.ca/Swim or picked up at the Tournament Capital Centre or Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre.

Be sure you have created your online recreation account in advance of registering for a lesson online, in person, or by phone. Find out how to create an online account on Page 2 of this guide.

Swim Lesson Fees

Parent and Tot $65.00

Preschool $65.00

Swimmer 1–4 (30 min) $65.00

Swimmer 5–6 (45 min) $75.00

Swimmer 7–9 (60 min) $85.00

These sample fees are based on a 10-class session. Fees will be pro-rated for greater/fewer classes.

Find a current lesson schedule at Kamloops.ca/Swim.

DROP-IN AQUAFIT CLASSES

Shallow Water Aquafit

Classes are held in the shallow end of Westsyde Pool. Medium intensity class with a certified instructor.

Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre

Mon–Fri 8:00–9:00 am

Tue & Thu 6:00–7:00 pm

Parent & Baby Aquafit

You and your baby will enjoy a fun filled fitness class in the water! A flotation boat will be provided for your baby and the class will be led by a certified Aquafit Instructor. Recommended age for babies is 6 to 24 months. Online registration is required as there is only room for 12 participants.

Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre

Wed 11:00 am–11:45 pm

Aquatics

Swim for Life Aquatic Registration

With the transition from Red Cross to the Lifesaving Society, swim level names and skill sets have changed. Find out where your child should register under the new programming.

If your child…

Is 4 to 12 months old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent…

Is 12 to 24 months old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent…

Is 2 to 3 years old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with a parent…

Is 3 to 5 years and just starting out on his or her own…

Can get in and out and jump into chest-deep water assisted; float and glide on front and back; blow bubbles and get face wet…

Can jump into chest-deep water; submerge and exhale underwater; float on front and back assisted for 3 sec…

Can jump into deep water wearing a lifejacket; recover objects from the bottom; hold breath underwater; float, glide and kick on front and back…

Can do solo jumps into deep water; swim front crawl 5 m wearing a lifejacket and flutter kick on front, back and side…

Is 6 to 12 years and just starting out…

Can jump into chest-deep water by themselves and into deepwater wearing a lifejacket; open eyes, hold breath, and exhale underwater; float, kick and glide on front and back…

Can jump into deep water and do a sideways entry wearing a lifejacket; support self at the surface for 15 sec.; do whip kick in vertical position; and swim 10 m on front and back…

Can tread for 30 sec.; do kneeling dives and front somersaults; 10 m whip kick on back; and swim 15 m front crawl and back crawl…

Can complete the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: Roll – Tread (1 min.) – Swim (50 m); dive; swim underwater; 15 m whip kick on front; breaststroke arms with breathing; and swim front and back crawl 25 m…

Can do shallow dives and cannonballs; eggbeater and scissor kick; swim 50 m front and back crawl; breaststroke for 25 m; sprint 25 m; interval training 4 x 50 m…

Is 9 to 14 years of age and can do stride entries and compact jumps; legsonly surface support for 45 sec.; sprint 25 m breaststroke; swim 100 m of front crawl and back crawl and 300 m workout…

Successful completion of Swimmer 7/Rookie Patrol

Successful completion of Swimmer 8/Ranger Patrol

Must be 13 years of age with preferred completion of Swimmer 9/Star Patrol

Learn-to-Swim Program Overview

PARENT AND TOT LESSONS

Ages 4 months–3 years

Caregiver participation is required. Progression is based on age.

SWIMMER LESSONS

Ages 6–12 years

Progression is based on completion of level.

Swimmer 1

• Front and back floats and swims

• Roll-over swims and basic front crawl

• 5 m swim on front and back

Swimmer 2

Jellyfish 4–12 months

Goldfish 12–24 months

Seahorse 24 months–3 years

PRESCHOOL LESSONS

Ages 3–5 years

Progression is based on completion of level.

Octopus

• Blowing bubbles with face in water

• Front and back floats and glides with instructor help

Crab

• Front and back floats and glides with buoyant aid

• Roll-over floats

• 5 m back swim with buoyant aid

Orca

• Front, back and roll-over floats and glides

• 5 m swim on front and back

Sea Lion

• Basic front crawl and side glides

• Deep-water activities

• 7 m swim on front and back

Narwhal

• Deep-water swimming

• 5 m front and back crawl

• 4 x 5 m swim on back

Moving from Preschool to Swimmer Lessons

To advance to Swimmer Lessons your child must be 6 years old. If they have completed Narwhal they will advance to Swimmer 2. All other preschool swimmers will benefit from gaining more experience in Swimmer 1.

• Deep-water activities

• Front, back and side swims

• 10 m front and back crawl

Swimmer 3

• Deep-water swimming

• Whip kick on back

• 15 m front and back crawl

Swimmer 4

• Tread water for 1 minute

• Basic breaststroke

• 25 m front and back crawl

• Swim to Survive Standard

Swimmer 5

• Eggbeater for 30 seconds

• 25 m breaststroke

• 50 m front and back crawl

Swimmer 6

• 50 m breaststroke

• 100 m front and back crawl

• 300 m distance swim

Swimmer 7/Rookie Patrol

• Front and back crawl and breaststroke mastery

• Lifesaving: victim recognition and ready position

• First Aid: primary assessment and calling EMS

Swimmer 8/Ranger Patrol

• Eggbeater kick and object support

• First aid: obstructed airway, checking breathing and shock

• Removing conscious victim

Swimmer 9/Star Patrol

• First aid: bone and joint injuries, asthma and allergic reactions

• Support and removal unconscious victim

• 300 m swim in 9 minutes

the team,

be a Lifeguard!

Build the Foundation for Success!

Lifeguards prevent drowning, teach water safety, and provide leadership in our community.

Want help planning your lifeguard training? Consult one of our Aquatics Coordinators at swim@kamloops.ca or 250-828-3378.

Optional Training: Occupational First Aid Level 1, Pool Operator Level 1, Lifesaving Instructor, WHMIS Certificate, and Aquatic Fitness Instructor

We Recommend This Path

Bronze courses develop life-saving fitness and decision-making skills.

Standard First Aid provides practical skills to handle emergency response situations.

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National Lifeguard promotes prevention of drowning and aquatic-related injuries. Instructor Training prepares you to teach swimming lessons and life-saving skills.

Swim for Life Instructor

15 years, Bronze Cross

National Lifeguard

15 years, Bronze Cross, SFA

Standard First Aid

15 years

Bronze Cross

Bronze Medallion

Lifeguard! 1 2

Bronze Medallion

13 years or Bronze Star

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Aquatics

Advanced Aquatic Courses Spring/Summer 2023

Students develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills, and personal fitness while refining their stroke mechanics, acquiring self-rescue skills, and applying the fitness principals in training workouts. Prerequisites: Recommended candidates can swim a minimum of 100 m of front crawl, back crawl, and breast stroke or 12 years of age (by the last day); 100% attendance is required.

Students are challenged mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness will be evaluated. Students acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Prerequisites: 13 years of age (by last day of the course) or Bronze Star (does not need to be current); 100% attendance is required.

Students begin transitioning from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepare for assistant lifeguard responsibilities. Students strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply active surveillance principles and techniques in aquatic facilities. The importance of teamwork and communication is emphasized in this course. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (does not need to be current); 100% attendance is required.

This course is now a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent. The comprehensive training covers all aspects of first aid, CPR, and AED. Topics include spinal, bone, and joint injuries; illness due to extreme heat and cold; abdominal and chest injuries; burns; and other medical emergencies. Includes AED certification. Prerequisites: Recommended 13 years of age; 100% attendance is required.

National Lifeguard is the national standard for lifeguards in Canada. Candidates develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills, and fitness required by lifeguards. Prerequisites: 15 years of age (by last day of course); Bronze Cross (does not need to be current); Standard First Aid (does not need to be current); 100% attendance is required.

Candidates are trained to be able to teach the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. This was previously offered in the Activity Guide as the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course. Prerequisites: 15 years of age (by last day of the course); Bronze Cross (doesn't need to be current); 100% attendance is required.

Apr 21–Jun 16 no classes Jun 2

Lifesaving Instructor

Lifesaving Instructor combines theory and practice to prepare students to teach and evaluate a variety of Lifesaving Society programs, such as Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and others. Prerequisites: 15 years old (by last day of the course); Bronze Cross (does not need to be current); 100% attendance required. Emergency

Tournament Capital Centre

This course is now a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent and can be used in the workplace. In this basic first aid course, you will learn CPR and AED as well as obstructed airway procedures to respond to adult, child, and infant emergencies. Topics include respiratory and circulatory emergencies, including asthma, allergic reactions, heart attacks, strokes, and bleeding. Prerequisites: Recommended 13 years of age; 100% attendance required.

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At Girl Guides, girls have a place to shine By meeting weekly with their peers and adult volunteers, girls will have a built-in support group that cheers them on as they take the lead and explore new challenges It’s all part of our formula for empowering every girl to be everything she wants to be

You can join at any time! Units are meeting now in your area, and you can find one using our unit finder on our website, https://www girlguides.ca/web/

The program runs from September to June each year Registration for the fall of 2023 will start in the spring Returning members will register in April and May, and new members can start registering in early June Units fill up fast, so register early!

For the last 2-3 months of the Guiding year (April-June), girls new to the organization can join for free to try it out, and they would have priority for registration in the fall!

If you have questions, you can email info@girlguides.ca

One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community will fall each year (Healthlink BC). Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults 65 years and older in BC. Someone can lower their risk of falling by keeping their body active for at least 150 minutes a week, in 10 minute chunks or more.

Checkout our 55+ programs on pages 68.

Unlock your child’s potential with our Reggio-inspired preschool program Our approach emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and community, allowing children to take an active role in their learning journey Our experienced educators act as facilitators, guiding children in their exploration of topics that are meaningful to them With a strong focus on building connections with nature and the community, our program offers a unique and engaging learning experience Enroll now and give your child the gift of a lifelong love of learning!

• Pre-K prep for children aged 3-5 years

• Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm

• Nutritious snack and hot lunch included

ong friendships, meaningful connections. T hat’s Gir l Guides.

Family & Early Years

ARTS AND CULTURE Camps

Painting, Singing, Acting, Dancing Ages: 4–6

This camp program is a great opportunity for children who are interested in trying new areas of the arts or who already love multiple disciplines.

Kamloops Performance Company

Mon–Fri Jul 17–Jul 20 9:30–11:30 am 4/$100

Mon–Fri Aug 14–Aug 17 9:30–11:30 am 4/$100

Dancing

Acro Dance Ages: 3–5

A mix of dance and gymnastics, this class is a fun way to build strength and increase body awareness. The class naturally progresses through skills at the student’s pace, achieving up to level 4 in acrobatics. Techniques such as stretching, strengthening, limbering, balancing, and tumbling will be covered.

Kamloops Performance Company

Thu May 4–Jun 22 3:45–4:30 pm

8/$108

Creative Dance Ages: 5–6

Children are introduced to the joy of dance in a positive and encouraging environment. Imagination, motor skills, self-esteem, and social interaction are developed.

Akimbo Dance Studios

Fri Apr 21–Jun 9 3:30–4:15 pm

8/$108

We can often accommodate parents registering siblings close in age into the same program. Many of our programs are stage development and children’s ages can be accommodated. Connect with us at recreation@kamloops.ca.

Creative Movement Ages: 3–4

Your child will discover and explore basic movement skills, musical awareness, physical expression, and creativity through dance.

Akimbo Dance Studios

Thu Apr 20–Jun 8 1:00–1:45 pm 8/$108

Fri Apr 21–Jun 9 4:15–5:00 pm 8/$108

First Step - Creative Dance Ages: 1 1/2–2

In this fun and encouraging environment, you and your toddler will explore movement through dancing, stretching, and creative play. Child must be accompanied by an adult.

Akimbo Dance Studios

Tue Apr 18–Jun 6 9:30–10:15 am 8/$108

Sat Apr 22–Jun 10 9:30–10:15 am 8/$108

Happy Feet Ages: 4–5

This program has a play-based approach where children can explore moving their bodies through space while working on social skills, physical strength, balance, coordination, and musicality within a fun group setting.

Akimbo Dance Studios

Sun Apr 23–Jun 11 12:00–12:45 am 8/$108

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Hip Hop Ages: 4–5

This is a fun and exciting program for your little one to learn selfexpression, movement improvisation, and structured dance steps and tricks.

Kamloops Performance Company

Tue May 2–Jun 20 3:45–4:30 pm

Introduction to Movement

Ages: 3–5

Students will learn basic ballet, jazz, and other styles of movement. Throughout the session, students will use different props, such as ribbons, hula hoops, scarfs, and other objects, as a fun way of exploring dance.

Kamloops Performance Company

Thu May 4–Jun 22 3:45–4:30 pm

Musical Theatre

Ages: 4–6

Musical theatre will explore singing, dancing, and acting. Participants will learn how to follow a song with basic movement while singing and adding facial expressions gestures.

Kamloops Performance Company

Wed May 3–Jun 21 4:30–5:15 pm

Tiny Treasures/Combo

Ages: 2

In this independent dance class, your little one will delight in a magical world of enchantment with a combination of three genres—ballet, tap, and tumbling. Children will be transported through storytelling and captivating sensory-enriched classes.

Akimbo Dance Studios Wed

Drawing

Art Blast Ages: 4–6

Ignite your creativity and explore shape, colour, abstract, impression, and portrait in this program. In this fun environment, you will learn techniques to help you get more out of your artwork. Materials included.

Kamloops Performance Company

Sat May 6–Jun 24 12:00–12:45 pm 8/$108

SPORT

Multi-Sport

Active Tots Ages: 4–6

Children are introduced to four sports, soccer, T-ball, floor hockey, and track and field. They will develop their FUNdamental movement skills and movement patterns through games and activities. This program is in partnership with PacificSport Interior BC.

West Highlands Community Centre

Wed Apr 5–May 10 5:30–6:30 pm 6/$60

Active Tots - Outdoor Ages: 4–6

Children are introduced to four sports, soccer, T-ball, floor hockey, and track and field. They will develop their FUNdamental movement skills and movement patterns through games and activities. This program is in partnership with PacificSport Interior BC.

McDonald Park

Tue Apr 4–May 9 5:30–6:30 pm 6/$60

The status of women and girls in sport in Canada requires attention! By 10 years of age, if a girl has yet to participate in sports, there is only a 10% chance that she will be physically active as an adult (Canadian Women and Sport).

What can you do? Get your daughters, nieces, sisters, aunts, grandmas, or other family members moving by checking out the many parent/guardian participation programs available within this guide.

Erin Vieira

Family & Early Years

Sport Night Ages: 4+

In this program, your child will learn fundamental movement and sport skills. This is a parent participation class. You will get to socialize with other families, make new friends, and get some physical activity. In partnership with PLAYKamloops and Kamloops Immigrant Services.

McDonald Park

Thu May 4–25 5:45–6:45 pm 6/$30

Sportball 1

Ages: 15 m–2

In our parent and tot classes, toddlers are introduced to eight different sports through play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is centred around key motor, social, and sport milestones. This program is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops.

Albert McGowan Park

Sun Apr 2–Jun 4 9:15–10:00 am 8/$95

Sun Jun 11–Aug 13 9:15–10:00 am 8/$95

Riverside Park

Sat Apr 1–May 27 9:15–10:00 am 8/$95

Valleyview Centennial Park

Tue Jun 6–Jul 25 4:00–4:45 pm 8/$95

Sportball 1 & 2

Ages: 1 1/2–3

In our parent and tot classes, toddlers are introduced to eight different sports through play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is centred around key motor, social, and sport milestones. This program is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops.

Brocklehurst Park

Thu Jun 8–Jul 27 5:00–5:45 pm 8/$95

Parkview Activity Centre

Mon Apr 3–Jun 5 4:00–4:45 pm 8/$95

West Highlands Community Centre

Tue Apr 4–May 23 9:00–9:45 am

Thu Apr 6–May 25

Westsyde Centennial Park

Fri Apr 14–Jun 2

am

Sportball 2 Ages: 2–3

In our parent and tot classes, toddlers are introduced to eight different sports through play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is centred around key motor, social, and sport milestones. This program is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops.

Albert McGowan Park

Sun

529 Garage Anti-Bike Theft Application

Register your bike with 529 Garage bike registry for free—it only takes five minutes!

529 Garage is a comprehensive bike registry and recovery system that deters bike theft, increases the likelihood that stolen bikes will be returned to its owners and provides an investigative tool for the police to identify stolen bikes.

Registrants create online profiles with photos of their bike and serial number and will receive a Shield ID to place on their bike frame. These tamper proof decals are issued at the North Shore Community Policing Office (915 7th Street) to Kamloops residents with proof of 529 Garage registration.

Register now at Kamloops.ca/529Garage.

Want to find out more about the PacificSport XploreSportz kid's summer camps?

Look under the PacificSport section on page 76

Sportball 3

Ages: 3–5

In this drop-off class, children are introduced to eight different sports through play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is centred around key motor, social, and sport milestones. This program is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops.

Albert McGowan Park

Sun Apr 2–Jun 4 11:15–12:00 pm

Sun Jun 11–Aug 13 11:15–12:00 pm

Parkview Activity Centre

Prince Charles Park

Wed Jun 7–Jul 26 5:00–5:45 pm

Riverside Park

Sat Apr 1–May 27 11:15–12:00 pm

Valleyview Centennial Park

Tue Jun 6–Jul 25 6:00–6:45 pm

West Highlands Community Centre

Tue Apr 4–May 23 10:00–10:45 am

Thu Apr 6–May 25 10:00–10:45 am

Westsyde Centennial Park

Fri Apr 14–Jun 2 6:00–6:45 pm

Sportball Summer Camp

Ages: 3–6

Sportball Summer Camp is a half-day, multi-sport program that will teach kids the basic and fundamental skills of a different sport each day. There will be fun games in between instruction, a chance to practice your skills with the coach’s feedback, and time to play with new friends!

West Highlands Community Centre

Mon–Fri Aug 21–Aug 25 9:00 am–12:00 pm 5/$275

Tots - Run, Jump, Throw

Ages: 3–5

Children will be introduced to a variety of FUNdamental movement skills and patterns, enhancing their physical literacy. Children will learn through fun and active games, songs, and activities. This program is in partnership with PacificSport Interior BC.

McDonald Park

Thu Apr 6–May 11 5:30–6:15 pm 6/$45

Soccer

Tots Soccer I

Ages: 2 1/2–3 1/2

Introduce your child to basic soccer skills and other movement patterns. Children will learn and practise various FUNdamental movement skills, enhancing their physical literacy. This is a parent participation class.

Albert McGowan Park

Sat May 13–Jun 24 9:30–10:00 am 6/$45

Sat May 13–Jun 24 11:15–11:45 am 6/$45

Wed May 17–Jun 21 5:00–5:30 pm 6/$45

Juniper Park

Wed May 17–Jun 21 5:00–5:30 pm 6/$45

Tue Jul 4–Aug 8 5:30–6:00 pm 6/$45

McDonald Park

Thu May 18–Jun 22 4:30–5:00 pm 6/$45

Prince Charles Park

Thu May 18–Jun 22 5:00–5:30 pm 6/$45

Rainbow Park

Sat May 13–Jun 24 9:00–9:30 am 6/$45

Sat May 13–Jun 24 10:45–11:15 am 6/$60

Thu Jul 6–Aug 10 5:30–6:00 pm 6/$45

G. Valachy

Family & Early Years

Tots Soccer II

Ages: 3 1/2–5

Introduce your child to basic soccer skills and other movement patterns. Children will learn and practice various FUNdamental movement skills, enhancing their physical literacy. This is a parent participation class.

Tots Together

Ages: 2 1/2–6

Join us for this combined ages and stages program where participants Introduce your child to basic soccer skills and other movement patterns. Children will learn and practice various FUNdamental movement skills, enhancing their physical literacy. This is a parent participation class that allows flexibility for diverse stages of development.

T-Ball

Tots T-Ball

Ages: 4–6

Introduce your child to the FUNdamentals of throwing, catching, and other movement skills that will enhance their physical literacy. This is a parent participation class.

The Kamloops Museum and Archives offers special programs just for daycares. Contact us to find out more and book your daycare class for a visit at the KMA.

250-828-3576

KamloopsMuseum.ca

Aura Rodriguez

The IGNITE Athlete Development Program is divided into three movement streams: sprint, strength, and gymnastics training. The three main movement streams are deemed important for long term athlete development as they provide the building blocks for future movement development and physical preparation.

out page 79 for more info.

Children & Youth

Prince Charles Park has held summer theatre since 2006!

Join Project X for Theatre Under the Trees, July 10–29, and catch The Hobbit and The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito!

Check out projectxtheatre.ca for more details.

ARTS AND CULTURE Camps

Painting, Singing, Acting, Dancing Ages: 7–10

This camp program is a great opportunity for children who are interested in trying new areas of the arts or who already love multiple disciplines.

Kamloops Performance Company

Mon–Fri Jul 17–Jul 20 9:30–12:30 pm

Mon–Fri Aug 14–Aug 17 9:30–12:30 pm

Dancing

Acro Dance Ages: 7–10

A mix of dance and gymnastics, this class is a fun way to build strength and increase body awareness. The class naturally progresses through skills at the student’s pace, achieving up to level 4 in acrobatics. Techniques such as stretching, strengthening, limbering, balancing, and tumbling will be covered.

Kamloops Performance Company

Wed May 3–Jun 21 3:45–4:30 pm 8/$108

Musical Theatre

Ages: 7–10

Musical theatre will explore singing, dancing, and acting. Participants will learn how to follow a song with basic movement while singing and adding facial expressions gestures.

Kamloops Performance Company

Thu May 4–Jun 22 4:45–5:30 pm 8/$108

Drawing

Art Blast Ages: 7–12

Ignite your creativity and explore shape, colour, abstract, impression, and portrait in this program. In this fun environment, you will learn techniques to help you get more out of your artwork. Materials included.

Kamloops Performance Company

Sat May 6–Jun 24 1:00–2:00 pm 8/$120

The cast of Cinderella, 2019. Photo by Lynn Sunderman

KMA Sketch Club

Ages: 9–12

Learn the basic techniques of sketching with a local artist. This program will teach the basic elements of drawing and understanding of drawing fundamentals. All supplies are provided.

Kamloops Museum and Archives

Wed Apr 26–Jun 14 3:15–4:15 pm 8/$130

Music

Voice

Ages: 7–12

Learn the basics of melody, rhythm, and vocal dynamics in a fun environment with other singers.

Kamloops Performance Company

Tue May 2–Jun 20 6:30–7:30 pm 8/$132

FITNESS

Yoga

Kids Yoga

Ages: 9–12

This 60-minute class will help children release extra energy stored from the day. The class will begin with gentle, basic movements, then we will dive a bit deeper into some balancing poses and sequences. Some breathing techniques will be introduced to support emotions they can use in their everyday world. Please bring a mat.

Hall Rogers

Thu Apr 13–Jun 22 3:30–4:30 pm 11/$102.63

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Fishing

Learn to Fish - Families

Ages: 5–15

Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and learn the basics of fishing, including fish identification, proper fish handling, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing. All supplies are provided.

Edith Lake

Wed May 10 6:00–8:00 pm

Wed Jun 7 6:00–8:00 pm

SPORT Fastball

Come and Try Fastball!

Ages: 7–12

Open to boys and girls, this is an opportunity to try fastpitch softball in a safe and welcoming environment. Bring a glove if you have one, and we will teach you some of the basics. Try one day or both. In partnership with the Kamloops Minor Fastball Association.

Arthur Hatton Elementary

Tue Apr 4 6:00–7:30 pm 1/Free

Thu Apr 6 6:00–7:30 pm 1/Free

Multi-Sport

Sportball 4

Ages: 6–8

In this program, children are introduced to eight different sports through play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is centred around key motor, social, and sport milestones. This program is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops.

Prince Charles Park

Wed Jun 7–Jul 26 6:00–6:45 pm 8/$95

Dive into history by exploring Kamloops’ rich primary source materials housed at the Archives. Ranging from photographs to maps, books to personal papers, architectural drawings to newspapers, the Archives has something for everyone. Open Tuesday to Friday from 1:15 pm – 4:00 pm, or by appointment.

Visit KamloopsMuseum.ca/Archives to find out more.

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the up-to-date information and programming, visit Kamloops.ca/Register.

Register for Music Lessons Today.

Why Choose Long & McQuade?

Music lessons for all ages, stages, and styles. Professional instructors make learning fun. Convenient lesson times for busy families. No registration fees. Affordable instrument rentals.

Mary Putnam

Sleep is especially important for athletic performance and inadequate sleep can hinder an athlete’s ability to recover from training or injuries. Some sleep strategies that can be used to help improve sleep hygiene include maintaining a regular sleep schedule and avoiding caffeine, alcohol and nicotine before bed.

(Sport Information Resource Centre, 2022).

ARTS AND CULTURE

Cooking

Bridal Shower Cupcakes

Learn how to decorate celebration cupcakes that will impress your guests. Join Shirley the Cake Lady as she teaches you to decorate a stunning cupcake for the bride to be. Some supplies required.

Valleyview Community Hall

Thu Jul 27 6:30–8:30 pm 1/$35

Easter Bunny and Chicks Cupcakes

Hippyity hop! Join Shirley the Cake Lady as she teaches you to decorate your cupcakes in true Easter fashion. Some supplies required.

NorKam Secondary

Thu Apr 6 6:30–8:30 pm 1/$35

Gnocchi to my Heart

There’s no better way to celebrate the weekend than with pillowy gnocchi. Join our Red Seal Chef to learn how to make gnocchi and an accompanying sauce. Some supplies required.

NorKam Secondary

Fri Apr 21 6:30–9:30 pm 1/$53

Mother Day/Wedding Fabulace Cake

Join Shirley the Cake Lady as she teaches you new techniques to develop your skills for enhancing celebration cakes, which are much more elaborate. Some supplies required.

NorKam Secondary

Thu May 11 6:30–8:30 pm 1/$35

Dancing African Dance

In this spirited dance class, you will get a taste of the motherland— Africa.You will be introduced to moves from different countries, such as Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Rwanda, and learn dance genres like chakacha, azonto, kwassa kwassa, semba, kizomba, and intore.

Let’s Move Studio

Fri Apr 14–Jun 16 11:00–12:00 pm 10/$125

Lynn Sunderman

Ballet

This is a multi-level ballet class that uses barre work, across-thefloor exercises, and centre work. This program is based on the Royal Academy of Dance and is designed for beginners and adults who are looking for a ballet challenge.

Kamloops Performance Company

Wed May 3–Jun 21 7:00–8:00 pm

Ballet Dance

8/$132

This class is classical ballet moves with more diversity, flair, and fun. You’ll learn the elementary positions of classical ballet and some lyrical-inspired ballet with the focus on proper alignment in a casual, fun, and non-threatening atmosphere. Formal ballet attire and shoes are not required. Come as you are in your fitness-inspired clothing, and leave your feet bare or wear wear your socks or ballet shoes.

Let’s Move Studio

Mon Apr 10–Jun 12 1:00–2:00 pm

Belly Dance Intermediate

10/$125

The style of Egypt! This class goes beyond the beginner level. Students will work towards a fun choreography experience with instructor Shahrahzad, who has trained in Egypt.

Kamloops School of the Arts

Thu Apr 6–Jun 22 6:00–7:00 pm

Bhangra/Bollywood

12/$180

This Indian dance fusion will be your next favourite. These upbeat and invigorating dance genres embrace the essence of Indian culture and wraps the ethnic style with some fitness flare. No dance skills are required, and all levels are welcome to explore the colourful nature of Indian dance.

Let’s Move Studio

Wed Apr 12–Jun 14 8:10–9:10 pm 10/$125

Contemporary Dance

Using core strength and flexibility, dancers will experience fluid movement that will increase body awareness and strength. This program is open to dancers with beginner to advanced contemporary dance experience.

Kamloops Performance Company

Tue May 2–Jun 20 7:15–8:15 pm

Dance Fusion

Ecstatic Dance

Ecstatic dance is free-form movement, often practised without a fixed choreography. The idea of ecstatic dance is to completely lend yourself and your body to the rhythm of the music. This dance serves as a form of meditation, helping people to cope with stress and attain serenity.

Let’s Move Studio

Sat Apr 15–Jun 17 6:30–8:00 pm

Free Movement

10/$125

Do you want to move, but don’t like the idea of learning steps? This class provides a space and music for you to freely move your body without the pressure of remembering choreography. There will be some facilitation to guide the pace, energy level, and connection within the group.

Akimbo Dance Studios

Sun Apr 23–Jun 11 1:00–2:00 pm

Fusion

8/$132

If you’ve always wanted to dance, but didn’t know what style of dance appealed to you, this is the perfect class for you. Dance Fusion is an opportunity to get a taste of several different dance styles, such as hip hop, dancehall, electrodance, reggaeton, Afrobeats, and K-pop. No dance skills required for this lively, no-pressure class.

Let’s Move Studio

Thu Apr 13–Jun 15 8:00–9:00 pm

10/$125

8/$144

In Fusion, we kick things up a notch and teach an intermediate/ advanced level in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and contemporary dance. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace, and material is designed with the option of making the class more challenging if desired.

Akimbo Dance Studios

Thu Apr 20–Jun 8 7:30–8:45 pm 8/$180

Hip Hop

This is a fun and exciting program to learn self-expression, movement improvisation, and structured dance steps and tricks.

Kamloops Performance Company

Thu May 4–Jun 22 6:30–7:30 pm 8/$132

Hula Hoop Dance

Hula hoop meets movement with sweet tunes, cool vibes, and an awesome tribe. In this class, you will learn hoop and body isolations as well as stretch and flow with dance-inspired movement with the hula hoop.

Let’s Move Studio

Wed Apr 12–Jun 14 3:00–4:00 pm 10/$125

Jazz

This program is designed for those with beginner to advanced dance experience. Dancers will learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance, focusing on strength, flexibility, conditioning techniques, and progressions.

Kamloops Performance Company

Tue May 2–Jun 20 6:15–7:15 pm 8/$132

the up-to-date information and programming, visit Kamloops.ca/Register.

Line Dancing

Come and find out how easy line dancing is. Learn routines that have short step sequences and easy-to-follow travel steps. No previous dance experience or partner required. Join in the fun for all ages, and dance to all types of music.

Let’s Move Studio

Thu Apr 13–Jun 15 11:00–12:00 pm 10/$125

West Highlands Community Centre

Tue Apr 11–Jun 13 3:00–4:00 pm 10/$125

Lyrical/Modern Dance

In this class, you will dance, feel, flow, move, breathe, and be. You will learn a combination of ballet and jazz dance techniques. The focus will be more on the individual approach and self-expressiveness and less on the dancer’s precision of movement.

Let’s Move Studio

Tue Apr 11–Jun 13 1:00–2:00 pm 10/$125

Drawing and Painting

Drawing Beyond the Basics

This class is designed for students who have some drawing experience. Emphasis will be on still life drawing and building on previous skills. Supplies are extra.

Parkview Activity Centre

Fri Apr 14–Jun 2 1:00–3:00 pm 8/$150

Watercolour Beyond the Basics

Are you ready to take your watercolours to the next level? This class is designed for students with some previous beginner watercolour experience who want to advance their skills. Participants will explore a variety of techniques, including wet-in-wet, pulled edges, and glazing. We will dabble in colour mixing and composition with a goal to create clean, luminous watercolour landscapes and florals. Supplies are extra.

Parkview Activity Centre

Fri Apr 14–Jun 2 10:00–12:00 pm 8/$150

Educational Workshops

Advanced Birdwatching

Welcome the spring migration by going on a pleasant nature walk in a birding hot spot. This class is intended for those who have some experience with birding. Topics may include bird songs, mating and habitat of common species, and advanced identification techniques. This trip will involve walking, so good mobility and reasonable fitness are required. All supplies will be provided, and no equipment is necessary. This program is run in partnership with the Kamloops Naturalist Club.

Pine Park

Sat May 13 9:00–12:00 pm

1/$20

Declutter and Decorate Your Home SeriesBedroom Edition

Welcome to the design and decorate your bedroom edition. Each week will concentrate on a different aspect of decluttering and redecorating parts of your bedroom, with specific help on how to make your living room vision come true. There will be homework after each session so you can go home with a goal and plan for your space. Each week, there will be a little time set aside to ask questions about any decorating challenges you might be facing in your space. By curating your rooms, you will be purposefully making it easier to clean your space and keep it tidy and inviting. By the end of the six-week session, you should be well on your way to having a beautifully “designed by you” and decluttered bedroom.

Valleyview Community Hall

Wed Apr 12–May 17 6:45–8:45 pm 6/$180

Discover Lac Du Bois Grasslands

Did you know that Kamloops is built upon and surrounded by a rare, grasslands-type ecosystem? Join a knowledgeable guide from the Grasslands Conservation Council of BC on a tour to learn more about the plants and animals that call this place home. This program is run in partnership with the Kamloops Naturalist Club.

Batchelor Hills Drive

Sat Jun 10 10:00–1:00 pm

1/$20

Grow Wild! An Introduction to Nature-scaping

Are you interested in learning more about the ecology of plants native to the Kamloops area? Are you interested in learning practical strategies and tools to incorporate these plants into your own home landscaping? Then this class is for you! This program is run in partnership with the Kamloops Naturalist Club

Kenna Cartwright Park Park Entrance #1 Hillside Drive

Sat Apr 29 10:00–12:00 pm

Invasive Plant Walk

1/$20

When is a plant considered a weed? When is a weed considered invasive? What impact do these invasive species have on local ecosystems? Join an invasive species educator to find answers to these questions. This program is run in partnership with the Kamloops Naturalist Club.

Peterson Creek Park

Sat Jun 24 10:00–12:00 pm

1/$15

Our programs welcome people of all abilities. Support workers or guardians are free when coming with a registered participant.

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)

Fundamental movement skills, such as throwing, catching, jumping, striking, running, kicking, agility, balance, and coordination, form the basis for future sport skill development and for the lifelong enjoyment of physical activity. Learn how to observe, teach, and improve fundamental movement skills.

TCC - Meeting Room B & C

Sat Apr 15 8:30–1:30 pm 1/$25

Introduction to Physical Literacy

Join us in this workshop to gain a better understanding of what physical literacy is and how you can encourage continual improvement and development of physical literacy skills across the lifespan. You will learn practical tools that can be applied to your daily routines or instructor planning. In Partnership with Sport for Life and PLAYKamloops.

TCC - Meeting Room B, C, & D

Sat Apr 22 8:30–1:30 pm 1/$25

Fabric Arts

Beginner Crochet

This beginner course focuses on teaching you basic crochet stitches, tools, and terms and takes you through a project that will allow you to utilize these stitches. Some supplies required.

Sahali Secondary

Wed May 31–Jun 21 6:30–8:00 pm 4/$80

Beginner Knit

This beginner course will teach you how to cast on, maintain correct tension, and cast off. We will also discuss the various types of yarns, knitting needles, and simple basic pattern skills. Some supplies required.

Sahali Secondary

Wed Apr 5–Apr 26 6:30–8:00 pm 4/$80

Curbside Organic Waste Collection

Coming to a Curb Near You…

A residential curbside organic waste collection program is coming to all single- and multi-family households along curbside collection routes in mid to late 2023.

The Council-authorized program builds upon a year-long pilot program that tested organic waste collection in five select neighbourhoods to learn what worked well and what could be improved for a community-wide program.

Visit our Let’s Talk page to learn more about the background, to find out how the program works and what items will be included in collection, and to subscribe to receive updates on the timing of cart delivery for your zone and the start date for city-wide organic waste collection.

Diverting organic waste from the landfill supports GHG emissions reduction targets in the Community Climate Action Plan.

To learn more, visit LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/Organics.

City-wide curbside residential organic waste collection will see approximately 5,000 tonnes of organic waste diverted from the City’s landfills annually and is estimated to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 9,500 tonnes per year – that’s equivalent to removing 2,000 passenger vehicles from local roads for one year!

Knit in the Round

Knitting in the round may sound scary, but it is actually one of the easiest techniques to master. It will open up a whole world of knitting projects. Sweaters, hats, mittens, and socks will all be within reach! Some supplies required. Prerequisites: basic knitting knowledge and skills.

Sahali Secondary

Wed May 3–May 24 6:30–8:00 pm 4/$80

Music

Sound Bath Club

Join Kate and the crystal singing bowls for an eight-week sound bath series. Each week, the group will connect, experience a 60-minute sound bath, and have the option of sharing what comes up. Weekly sound baths help release pain and tension, assist with sleep, make it easier to go with the flow and feel flexible, and increase focus— the benefits are endless. Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat, and items to make yourself cozy and wear comfortable clothing.

Old Courthouse

Thu May 4–Jun 22 6:30–8:00 pm 8/$140

Sound Bath Workshop

This two-hour experiential workshop teaches students sound healing basics. They will be introduced to different healing frequencies produced when Kate plays the crystal singing bowls, practise how to chant seven different chakra sounds, soothe their nervous systems by making the sound of the bumblebee, and unwind during a 60-minute sound bath meditation. Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat, and items to make yourself cozy and wear comfortable clothing.

Valleyview Community Hall

Sat Apr 29 10:00–12:00 pm 1/$35

Photography

Improve your Photography

Enter a whole new world of photography by becoming more creative with your camera and moving beyond the manufacturer’s settings. In this five-part series, you will learn composition, such as purposefully blurring the background and sharpening the subject; accentuating or freezing motion; and capturing images when flash is impractical or not allowed.

South Kamloops Secondary

Tue Apr 18–May 16 6:30–8:30 pm 5/$130

Volunteers Wanted

The Kamloops Crime Prevention Unit is committed to working with the community to help make our City a safer place. We operate the following programs and are looking for more volunteers to join our team:

• Speed Watch/ Cell Watch

• Lock Out Auto Crime

• 529 Garage

• Victim Services

• Restorative Justice

Volunteers must be 19+ years of age, be proficient in English and possess a valid drivers’ license. All volunteers must be willing to participate in a security screening process and complete 120 hours per year.

If you are interested in making a difference in our community, are open to learning new skills, or want to connect with like-minded individuals, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your volunteer application by visiting Kamloops.ca/CrimePrevention.

Smartphone Photography

Are you ready to take your smartphone photography to the next level? Bring your iPhone/Android/iPad/tablet (mobile device with a camera) to this fun class and learn how to take spectacular photos. During these three sessions, we will explore techniques that will allow you to move from the taking a snapshot to making a photograph. When you have finished the program, you will have acquired skills that will allow you to take smartphone photos worthy of being printed for home or office walls.

NorKam Secondary

Thu Apr 27–May 11 6:30–8:30 pm

Valleyview Community Hall

Sun Apr 16–30 2:00–4:00 pm

FITNESS AND HEALTH

Group Classes

Aqua Express Circuit

Challenge your aerobic and anaerobic systems using circuit training in a non-impact environment. Travel between stations using noodles, weights, and your body weight while using elements of water running for recovery.

Canada Games Aquatic Center

Tue Apr 11–Jun 20 8:15–9:00 am

Thu Apr 13–Jun 15

Barre-lates

am

Join us at the barre for a dynamic workout that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, strength, and flexibility. Sculpt and tone your body with this focused workout that targets postural strength, alignment, and endurance. No dance experience necessary.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Thu Apr 13–Jun 15 6:15–7:15 pm 10/$93.30

Bodyweight Bootcamp

This is a circuit-style class that provides a mix of strength and cardiovascular training, working every muscle only using body weight exercises. It is suitable for novice exercisers and fitness enthusiasts alike as individuals are encouraged to work at their own personal level and intensity.

Valleyview Community Hall

Thu Apr 20–Jun 22 4:30–5:30 pm 10/$81.50

CycleFit

This intermediate spin class has something for everyone, with a variety of intervals and cycling drills that are guaranteed to have you feeling the burn. Work at your own intensity through hill climbs, speed intervals, and active recovery.

TCC - Spin Studio

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19 5:00–6:00 pm

Deep Water Running

By running in the water, you are able to strengthen your approximately 400 muscles equally with every move. Deep water running is practised with specific flotation shorts, which are included for classes. There is no impact on your joints, but it speeds up the recovery process, even while working with volume and intensity. Through this efficient training, you will burn calories, improve core strength, and improve your functional daily performance.

Thu Apr 6–May 11 11:00–12:00 pm 6/$93.50

HIIT -High Intensity Interval Training

Come prepared to sweat in this fast-paced class. Using Tabatastyle or high-intensity intervals followed by a short rest, you will be invigorated by this challenging, full-body workout.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Thu Apr 13–Jun 15 5:00–6:00 pm

David Thompson Elementary

10/$81.50

Thu Apr 13–Jun 15 5:30–6:30 pm 10/$81.50

Getting Strong First Workshop

Have you played around with the kettlebells at your fitness facility but aren’t sure how to best use them in your routine? Are you looking for a fun and versatile way to improve your full body strength and endurance? Are you just…bored with barbells, dumbbells and machines? This workshop will allow you to ramp up your kettlebell abilities zero up to a skill level where you can safely and effectively integrate basic kettlebell movements into the fitness program of your choice. 45min will be spent on education and skill development and 45min in a kettlebell class format.

TCC - Training Lab

Sat April 22 3:00-430pm 1/$25

Introduction to Weight Training

This introductory class is designed to teach the fundamental principles of weight training. You will learn how to properly and safely set up the equipment and how to create your own program to meet your goals. You will discover how to progress or regress an exercise to meet your needs. This foundation will help provide peace of mind and confidence when you’re in the gym. This course is taught by a certified personal trainer.

TCC

Mon Apr 17–May 15 6:15–7:15 pm 5/$62.50

Mon May 29–Jun 19 6:15–7:15 pm 4/$50.00

Low Intensity Circuit

This circuit-style class encourages you to work at your own level. You will be introduced to a variety of cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises to help keep you strong and mobile for your daily activities.

Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre

Fri Apr14–Jun16 1:30–2:30 pm 9/$73.35

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19 1:30–2:30 pm 9/$73.35

9/$73.35

Wed Apr 19–Jun 21 5:15–6:15 pm 10/$81.50

Stretch and Relax

Be guided through a full-body stretch that promotes flexibility, mobility, breathing, and relaxation. Participants must be comfortable with getting down to the floor and back up again.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Wed Apr 12–Jun 14 10:15–11:15 am 10/$81.50

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19 10:15–11:15 am 10/$81.50

Total Body Conditioning

Get a total body workout using equipment and body weight. We will focus on functional movement, flexibility, and balance while incorporating strength training and cardio.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Fri Apr 14–Jun 16 6:45–7:30 am 10/$81.50

Zumba®

Zumba® fitness is known for—zesty Latin music like salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton; exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and an invigorating, party-like atmosphere. This is a total-body workout that combines all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Tue Apr 11–Jun 20 5:00–6:00 pm 11/$102.63

Hal Rogers

Tue Apr 11–Jun 20 5:30–6:30 pm 10/$93.30

Multi-Use Pathway Etiquette

Spending time in the outdoors is a favourite pastime for many Kamloops residents. Kamloops has multiple multi-use trails that are popular for cyclists and pedestrians. It’s important to follow rules and use etiquette on our multi-user paths to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all.

Thoughts to keep in mind include:

• Wear a helmet when you are cycling.

• Wear reflective items when you are out at night.

• Yield to pedestrians.

• Obey all traffic signs.

• Slow down when coming up behind people and ring your bell or announce yourself before passing.

• Keep in your lane (right side of the path) when oncoming traffic is approaching.

• Be aware of your surroundings, people, and animals.

• Use the garbage cans located along the trail.

• Be courteous and monitor your speed. By following these simple guidelines, we can all do our part to ensure that our trails can be enjoyed by everyone.

Pilates

Fitness Fusion

Experience a Pilates exercise program that includes yoga poses. This winning combination will lengthen your muscles, improve your core, and strengthen your spine.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Wed Apr 19–Jun 21 6:15–7:15 pm 10/$93.30

Intermediate Pilates

For those who have Pilates experience and are looking for a challenge, this class will build on the principles and apply them to mat exercises focused on improving core strength and stability, relieving back pain, improving posture, and stress reduction.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Tue Apr 18–Jun 20 8:30–9:30 am 10/$93.30

Mary Putnam

Pilates with Props

Pilates with Props is an intermediate class that uses a variety of equipment to target your core stabilizes, activate your deep abdominal muscles, reinforce your balance and stability, and enhance your neuromuscular function.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Fri Apr 21–Jun 23 8:30–9:30 am 10/$93.30

Pre & Post Natal

Postnatal Mom and Baby Yoga

Empower and strengthen your mind and body in this mindful and gentle hatha yoga class that will support you and your baby through these beautiful, yet challenging times. No experience is necessary. Each class is approximately 45 minutes of activity and 10-15 min of education and optional sharing. Note: must be 6 weeks post-partum and for babies who are not yet crawling.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19 11:30–12:30 pm 9/$83.97

Prenatal Spin & Stretch

Join Prenatal Spin & Stretch, a great way to unwind and have fun on Friday nights with other expecting moms. We will spend the first 30 minutes on the spin bike working on our cardio and toning up our legs. Then we will get a good stretch to get you and baby relaxed for the evening.

Tue Apr 18–Jun 20 5:00–6:00 pm 10/$93.30

Stroller Fit

Meet other moms while exercising in a fun, all-levels class. This circuit focuses on building strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility while your baby or toddler enjoys some time in their stroller. Nursing and crawling babies are welcome! Moms are recommended to be at least 4–6 weeks post natural delivery or 8–10 weeks post caesarean.

TCC - North Court

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19 11:30–12:30 pm 9/$83.97

Yoga

Beginner Hatha Yoga

Beginner Hatha yoga is a well-balanced yoga class consisting of slow meditative movements that improve your strength, balance, and flexibility. You will learn calming breathe and meditation practices that will improve your wellbeing both on and off the mat. Lots of modifications will be provided. Suitable for all levels.

David Thompson Elementary

Tue Apr 11–Jun 20 5:30–6:30 pm 12/$111.96

The 2023 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia

Join us for this engaging and inclusive event where fans of all backgrounds are invited to “Shine Together” to help showcase the Kamloops community. Hosted by the Kamloops Blazers from May 25 to June 4, the 2023 Memorial Cup presented by Kia returns to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory for the first time since 1995.

The Memorial Cup is one of the most prestigious and coveted trophies in North American sport and is Canada’s greatest hockey event. With something for everyone, the schedule will be packed full of both on and off ice entertainment and activities for those of all ages!

Find out more at CHL.ca/Memorial-Cup.

Beginner Yoga

Practise simple yoga postures and breathing exercises to build strength and flexibility. Learn a complete range of basic poses in a non-intimidating environment. Modifications will be provided to help you get the most out of each class, no matter your fitness level. No experience necessary.

Hal Rogers

Tue Apr 25–Jun 20

TCC - Fitness Studio

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19

Valleyview Community Hall

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19

West Highlands Community Centre

Tue Apr 4–Jun 20

Hike & Yoga Combo

am

Restorative Yoga with Fascial Release

This program is excellent for anyone with tension or stiffness, whether they are athletes or non-athletes. A gentle way to assist the body in recovery and relax the mind. You will receive weekly handouts for mini routines to do at home. Props needed: tennis balls, smooth foam roller, straps, bolsters, and yoga blocks.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Mon Apr 17–May 15 6:30–7:30 pm 5/$46.65

Mon May 29–Jun 26 6:30–7:30 pm 5/$46.65

Warrior Yoga

pm

Come enjoy a fun and adventurous hike and relaxing yoga class at Peterson Creek Park. Hike to beautiful viewpoints; elevate your fitness; and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit. You will build community, explore with other active outdoor enthusiasts, and reconnect with nature to help you re - energize as well as ground and improve your health and well-being. This class is 45 minutes of hiking and 45 minutes of yoga and is suitable for all levels.

Peterson Creek Park

Tue Jun 6–Jun 27

Intermediate Yoga

Practise simple yoga postures and breathing exercises to build strength and flexibility. Learn a complete range of basic poses in a non-intimidating environment. Modifications will be provided to help you get the most out of each class, no matter your fitness level. Classes are designed for those with a good understanding of basic yoga poses and are looking to explore a stronger challenge.

Hal Rogers

Fri Apr 14–Jun 23 5:45–6:45 pm

Morning Flow Yoga

11/$102.63

This morning flow yoga class honors the individual’s energetic levels and movement flow first thing in the morning. This class allows you to enjoy the quiet stillness of the world, warm up, and energize your body with breathe and flow movements. You’ll leave the class ready to enter the rest of your day with vitality and equanimity.

Valleyview Community Hall

Tue Apr 11–Jun 20 7:30–8:30 am

Restorative Yoga

11/$102.63

Restorative yoga is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels. Restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind.

David Thompson Elementary

Thu Apr 13–Jun 22 6:45–7:45 pm

TCC

Tue Apr 11–Jun 13 7:00–8:00 pm

Warrior Yoga uses a new approach to a traditional yoga practice. This revolutionary practice includes yoga and weight training with a steel mace that will help you tone muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your balance, reduce stress and, energize your spirit. This program is suitable for beginners and athletes who want to reap the benefits of a traditional yoga practice while using unconventional training to transform and improve their overall health and well-being.

TCC - Fitness Studio Wed

Yin Yoga

Yin yoga is a practice that aims to target the deep connective tissues of the body. The class consists of a series of postures that are held between one and five minutes each in order to access ligaments, joints, bones, and fascia. The lower body is primarily targeted as these areas are rich in connective tissue. On an energetic level Yin yoga enhances the flow of energy in the organs encouraging a state of overall health and well-being.

Yoga in the Park

Awaken and align your body with these rejuvenating yoga sessions. We’ll focus on strength, stability, and flexibility while enjoying the magic of yoga outdoors in nature. You’ll leave feeling relaxed and balanced. All abilities welcome!

Valleyview Centennial Park

11/$89.65

10/$93.30

The Kamloops RCMP and the Kamloops Pride Society are launching a Safe Spaces pilot program to identify and ensure safe spaces for 2SLGBTQPIA+ community. The City of Kamloops will be working with these organizations to bring this program to City facilities.

Are you planning a sporting or cultural event at a Kamloops facility? Are you an athlete or part of a team that has qualified to go to the next level of competition? Are you a local sport organization looking to increase your administrative or hosting capacity? Is your organization hosting a tournament participant from out of town?

The City of Kamloops has funding opportunities available, visit Kamloops.ca/EventHosting for details.

Health and Lifestyle Services

Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Package

Are you ready to jumpstart your health and wellness goals with a Fitness and Nutrition Coach? This package is designed to guide clients on their holistic journey to better health, fitness and overall wellness. This package includes one 90min assessment & personal training session and one 60 min consultation session to help navigate lifestyle, nutrition and supplement recommendations personalized for you.

(1.5 hr assessment/training and 1 hr consultation)/$162.50

Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Add-Ons

This package includes 60-minute fitness training sessions to educate and inspire success and 60-minute virtual nutrition sessions with your coach to help navigate lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement recommendations personalized for you.

6 sessions (6 hr)/$295

12 sessions (12 hr)/$530

Mental Wellness

Ground and Glow: Women’s Wellness Workshop

Have you been feeling overwhelmed or perhaps struggling to balance your everyday life? Perhaps you have gone through some stressful or traumatic experiences and are looking for tools and techniques to cope? Join trained facilitators to explore yoga, mindfulness and breathwork practices and learn tools to cope, heal and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Take-home resources will be provided.

Hal Rogers

Sat Apr 1 10:00–12:00 pm 1/$25

Sat May 13 10:00–12:00 pm 1/$25

Intro to Mindfulness

This 60-minute class is for anyone interested in or who has an existing practice of mindfulness or meditation. We will explore the different offerings from the western lens and the yogic philosophy. Breathwork with mindful awareness are complementary tools we can use in most areas of our lives. Science has proven the profound effects these practices can have on reducing stress and increasing longevity. Weekly handouts will be provided to support your practice.

Tue Apr 11–Jun 13 6:00–7:00 pm 10/$93.30

Mary Putnam

Root to Rise: A Nature-Based Mental Wellness Program

This is a 6-week nature based mental wellness program for adults who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and/ or stress. Trained facilitators will take you through a 60min hike and yoga followed by a mental wellness session. The weekly mental wellness session will focus on mindfulness and stress reduction tools and techniques that will help manage mental health and wellness concerns.

Peterson Creek Park

Wed May 24–Jun 28 5:00–6:30 pm 6/$90

Fitness Testing

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Assessment and Training Plan

This package includes a 2-part package including a 60min FMS assessment and 60min FMS Corrective Exercise training session.

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Assessment

The FMS screen determines the greatest areas of movement deficiency, demonstrates limitations or asymmetries, and eventually correlates these with an outcome. The primary goal of the movement screen is to quickly identify pain or limitations that need to be addressed.

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Corrective Exercises Focuses on addressing issues identified in the Functional Movement Screen Assessment. Program design and exercise selection is based on improving your fundamental movement baseline. Provides corrective exercise essentials: breathing, mobility, motor control, transitional postures, and functional loading. The ultimate goal of the FMS Corrective Exercise is to gain the ability to express higher levels of neuromuscular control while improving physical condition.

2 hrs/$150

Personal Training

Train Smart Package

This is a two-part package that includes a 30-minute assessment to establish your baseline fitness level. The second 60-minute session is to learn your personalized fitness program and increase your confidence with your exercise program.

1 session (90 mins)/$99

Personal Training Add-Ons

Once you have completed a Train Smart package, you can purchase additional 60-minute personal training sessions. These appointments can be made at your convenience, whether you would like to meet regularly to help with motivation or just when you need an update to your program.

1 session (1 hr)/$65

4 sessions (4 hrs)/$250

12 sessions (12 hrs)/$690

Train Smart with a Friend!

Put a fun twist on training by teaming up with a friend. This semiprivate personal training package will help build your motivation while addressing your personal goals. The first session includes individual assessments and is followed by three 60-minute sessions to work together on your new exercise program.

4 sessions (4 hrs)/$320 ($160 each)

Introduction to Personal Training

Are you aged 12–17 and just starting out in the gym? Are you looking to set up an exercise program? Our qualified personal trainer will give you a one-on-one orientation to learn gym safety and etiquette while showing you a beginner workout routine to get you started. This package also includes a one-month, gym-only facility pass.

City of Kamloops and BCLC hold free, nightly, family-friendly Music in the Park for July and August! This signature summer classic has been part of Kamloops' cultural and entertainment scene since 1994.

Find the 2023 schedule at Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark.

Kamloops Museum is turning

culture. Explore the new exhibition, Mountain Bike Mecca, on display until June 10, 2023. Learn more at kamloopsmuseum.ca.

Kinesiology Training

Train Smart Assessment with a Kinesiologist

If you have an injury, chronic condition, or concerns about the safety of exercise, this program is designed for you! Complete a comprehensive fitness assessment and exercise program with a Kinesiologist. With focused education ranging from chronic disease to orthopaedics, working with a kinesiologist will help you meet your fitness goals safely and effectively (program includes two 60-minute sessions). Call 250–828–3742 for information.

2 (1 hr) sessions/$150

Train Smart with a Kinesiologist Add-Ons

These 60-minute kinesiology sessions are designed with you in mind. Use these sessions for ongoing support with your exercise program or update your old program to further your exercise goals! Participants must complete a Train Smart assessment with a kinesiologist prior to registering for additional sessions.

1 session (1 hr)/$75

4 sessions (4 hrs)/$280

12 sessions (12 hrs)/$780

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Biking

Mountain Biking - Beginner

This course is designed to introduce participants to the basic skills needed to ride off-road, green trails. Topics taught include bike setup, body position, gear changes, braking, basic skills, and trail etiquette.

Dufferin Bike Park

Wed Apr 5–Apr 26 5:00–7:00 pm 4/$72

Mountain Biking - Intermediate

This course is designed to introduce participants to the basic skills needed to ride off-road, green trails. Topics taught include bike setup, body position, gear changes, braking, basic skills, and trail etiquette.

Dufferin Bike Park

Tue Apr 4–Apr 25 5:00–7:00 pm 4/$72

Fishing

Learn to Fish - Adult

In partnership with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, we invite you to learn the basics of freshwater lake fishing. Topics will include fish identification, best fishing practices, gear, rod rigging, and casting. Fishing rods will be available to use. All participants must obtain a valid freshwater fishing licence prior to attending.

Edith Lake

Thu May 25 6:00–8:00 pm 1/Free

Thu Jun 15 6:00–8:00 pm 1/Free

SPORT Dodgeball Dodgeball

This program is designed for participants who want to meet people and get active. Dodgeball is commonly played in school, but taught as a game not a sport. In this program, you will develop your techniques through drills and scrimmages following Dodgeball Canada foundational skills.

Lloyd George Elementary

Tue Apr 4–May 23 6:00–8:00 pm 8/$80

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Yasuko Todd

Pickleball

Beginner Clinic

Learn how to play pickleball. If you are new to the sport or just learning, we will teach you the fundamental movement skills and game play. In partnership with Kamloops Pickleball Club and MAK Racquet Sports.

McDonald Park - Pickleball Courts

Mon/Wed Apr 3, Apr 5 12:00–2:00 pm

Tue/Thu Apr 18, Apr 20 10:00–12:00 pm

Riverside Park - Pickleball Courts

Tue/Thu Apr 11, Apr 13 5:00–7:00 pm

Beginner Series

Participants will be introduced to the sport of pickleball. Learn the basic skills, techniques, and rules of the game with an emphasis on fun. In partnership with the Kamloops Pickleball Club.

Riverside Park - Pickleball Courts

Wed May 3–May 24 5:30–7:00 pm 4/$85

Beginner Skill Building

Join us and learn how to play pickleball in this beginner skillbuilding program. In partnership with MAK Racquet Sports.

McDonald Park - Pickleball Courts

Sun Apr 16 12:00–2:00 pm 1/$30

Novice Skill Building

If you already have a foundation in pickleball, this program is great for you. Join us in this novice skill-building program. In partnership with MAK Racquet Sports and the Kamloops Pickleball Club.

McDonald Park - Pickleball Courts

Sat May 6 12:00–2:00 pm

Sat Jun 3 10:00–12:00 pm 1/$30

Rowing Rowing - Introduction

On the first day of this two-day clinic, you will be introduced to the rowing machines at Tournament Capital Centre (TCC). Then you will have the opportunity to discover rowing on the water at Shumway Lake Water Sports Facility on Saturday, May 6. This program is in partnership with the Kamloops Rowing Club.

TCC - Fitness Studio (Dryland)

Sat Apr 29 9:00–10:30 am

1/$30

Sat Apr 29 11:00–12:30 pm 1/$30

Shumway Lake Water Sports Facility (On water)

Sat May 6 7:30–11:30 am

Tennis

Progressive Tennis for Adults (PTA)

In this program, you will learn skill progressions and use lowcompression balls and appropriately sized racquets and nets. You will start using a smaller court and work your way to the baseline for full-court play. You will experience immediate success by building your skills as you learn to play. In partnership with the Kamloops Tennis Centre.

Kamloops Tennis Centre

Tue Apr 4–Apr 25 9:00–10:30 am 4/$90

Wed May 3–May 24 7:30–9:00 pm 4/$90

Tue Jun 6–Jun 27 9:00–10:30 am 4/$90

Checkout our Nature Based Mental Wellness Program on page 54.

A growing body of scientific evidence confirms that when you interact with nature, you can become healthier and more productive. Doctors recommend spending a minimum of two hours a week outside.

Connecting people to BC’s wildlife and wild spaces; view some of British Columbia’s most iconic wildlife including grizzly and black bears, Kermode bear, badger, cougars, raccoons, elk, birds of prey and more!

Offering virtual programs, private animal encounters, birthday parties, guided tours, and more!

Upgrade to an annual pass for even more savings, cool off in the splash park*, or run wild at our imaginative playground; Wild Times Await You!

*seasonal

Contact us: 250.573.3242

Located 15 minutes east of Kamloops - 9077 Dallas Drive (exit 390 & 391 on the Trans Canada Highway)

To learn more about the BCWP and our conservation projects, visit bcwildlife. bcwildlife.o

Adult 55+

Looking for Pickleball Programs?

Look under sport programs in the Adult section on page 64.

FITNESS AND HEALTH

Drop-In Fitness

Gentle Circuit

This beginner circuit offers a range of exercises to provide a unique, full-body workout. Improve your balance, strength, and coordination while exercising in a safe and fun environment. A track pass (daily or monthly) and a Gentle Circuit Upgrade punch pass ($0.55/$class) are required.

TCC - EZ Line

Mon/Wed/Fri Apr 3–Jun 30 9:00–10:00 am Drop-In

Group Classes

Falls Prevention Wellness Program

Falls prevention and exercise programs focus on helping active aging participants stay active and improve their balance, strength, and mobility while connecting with one another and building community. This includes a 45-minute, balance-focused class and a 30-minute education session on preventing future falls.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Wed Apr 5–May 10 8:30–9:45 am 6/$55.98

Wed May 17–Jun 21 8:30–9:45 am 6/$55.98

Strong Bones

The City of Kamloops hosts a free, annual Seniors Picnic each July. The event is a great opportunity for seniors to visit with old and new friends and participate in fun activities. Learn more at Kamloops.ca/SeniorsPicnic.

Join a qualified instructor to safely and effectively increase your fitness level by improving posture and balance. Build stronger muscles and bones while decreasing the risk of falls and fractures.

TCC - North Court

Tue/Thu Apr 4–May 18 11:00–12:00 pm 12/$74.28

Tue/Thu May 23–Jun 22 11:00–12:00 pm 8/$49.52

Stronger Bones

Building on the principles learned in Strong Bones, we invite you to challenge yourself further with this more advanced class. Increase your balance, strength, and coordination in a safe and fun environment while managing your risk of falls and fractures.

TCC - North Court

Tue Apr 4–May 9 9:45–10:45 am 5/$30.95

Tue May 16–Jun 20 9:45–10:45 am 5/$30.95

Thu Apr 6–May 11 9:45–10:45 am 5/$30.95

Thu May 18–Jun 22 9:45–10:45 am 5/$30.95

Mary Putnam

Zumba® Gold

Zumba® Gold targets baby boomers by taking the Zumba® formula and modifying the moves and pacing to suit the needs of active aging participants. What stays the same are the elements Zumba® fitness is known for—zesty Latin music like salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton; exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and an invigorating, party-like atmosphere.

TCC - Fitness Studio

Tue Apr 4–Jun 20 1:00–2:00 pm 12/$111.96

Thu Apr 13–Jun 22 1:00–2:00 pm 10/$93.30

Valleyview Community Hall

Mon Apr 17–Jun 19 11:00–12:00 pm 9/$83.97

West Highlands Community Centre

Wed Apr 5–Jun 21 11:00–12:00 pm 12/$111.96

Yoga

Gentle Chair Yoga

Enjoy a fun and inclusive yoga class that uses chairs and modified poses to improve your mobility and flexibility. If you are experiencing stiffness associated with aging, injury, or joint replacement, this class is for you. Each class ends with a guided relaxation.

Hal Rogers

Wed Apr 5–Jun 21 1:30–2:30 pm 12/$111.96

West Highlands Community Centre

Fri Apr 7–Jun 23 2:00–3:00 pm 12/$111.96

Valleyview Community Hall

Wed Apr 5–Jun 21 9:00–10:00 am 12/$111.96

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Dragon Boating

Come Give It A Try! Session

Join us for a FREE session in partnership with the Kamloops Interior Dragons. Dragon boating is about fun, fitness, and festivals. Join us to try a new sport this spring. No experience necessary.

Pioneer Park

Trail Walking

Nature Walk

Join our knowledgeable staff on interpretive hikes of the City’s nature parks. Bring your questions, sense of adventure, and water on these hikes to learn about the history and the flora and fauna of our parks.

Local Indigenous Plants

Join our knowledgeable partner, Bernice Jensen from the Kamloops Aboriginal Society, on an interpretive nature walk. Bring your questions and sense of adventure on this walk to learn about Indigenous history and the local flora and fauna.

55+ Men’s SloPitch League

The league is seeking players with some previous experience to come play softball this season.

League season runs April 7–June 28

Player fee $80

Games are played Monday and Wednesday evenings at Charles Anderson Stadium

Fields #1 and #2

To register or for more information, contact:

Dennis 250-319-1669

Steve 778-257-7486

Jack 250-319-6694

Jeff Putnam

the up-to-date information and programming, visit Kamloops.ca/Register.

Strategic Health Alliance

Physician/Nurse Practitioner Referred Programs

Strategic Health Alliance at TCC

Cardiac Rehab

The Vascular Improvement Program (VIP) is for people who have had a heart attack or heart surgery or for people who have cardiovascular conditions:

• Exercise and education support with Cardiac Rehab clinical specialists

• Cardiac Rehab in-person running at the TCC

• Virtual Cardiac Rehab visits are conducted by phone

• To access the full education program offering, internet and email is required

• Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral is required

For more information, contact 250-314-2727.

Pulmonary Rehab

This program is designed for participants diagnosed with a chronic lung condition:

• Supervised by a physiotherapist and respiratory therapist

• Designed to improve your quality of life by increasing your activity, strength training, and breathing techniques

• 8 week graded exercise and education program; in-person returning

• Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral is required

• Contact your MD/NP to register

On Track

On Track offers support for people with health conditions such as pre-diabetes, diabetes, elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, and/or inactivity:

• A 10–12 week program works with people step-by-step to improve lifestyle and overall health

• Sessions to be led by our team of exercise and clinical specialists

• Program running in-person at the TCC Thursday mornings - 9:30 am–12:00 pm

• On Track is a prevention program and not for people with established heart disease

COST $30 Free Free

For more information, contact 778-220-3761.

• Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral is required

For more information, contact 250-828-3742.

Strategic Health Alliance is a relationship between the City of Kamloops and Interior Health. The exercise programs delivered through this innovative partnership offer individuals with chronic conditions a way to get moving using the clinical expertise of medical staff in a recreation setting.

Additional materials are now accepted in the City’s residential recycling curbside carts and bins!

These items include:

• aluminum foil, pie plates, and baking dishes

• metal tins

• plastic plant pots, cups, gift boxes, food storage containers, straws, stir sticks, utensils, disposable hangers, dental floss cases, and tape dispensers

• paper cups, paper plates, gift boxes, paper bags, lunch bags, piñatas, paper gift bags, paper hats, and party décor

• cardboard storage boxes and moving boxes (cut down into small pieces)

Residents can also take plastic carry-out bags, freezer bags, wrap, and drop sheets as well as squishy foam packaging and foam bowls and cups to a Recycle BC depot.

What? Where? When?

Waste Wise.

Recycling is ever changing and driven by market forces and technology. Stay up to date and take the guesswork out of recycling with the free Waste Wise Kamloops app. Use the Waste Wizard tool to look up hundreds of recyclable items.

PacificSport

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Who We Are

The PacificSport Centres are a network of not-for-profit organizations committed to enriching lives and energizing communities via sport, physical activity, and physical literacy across BC. In partnership with the Regional Sport Alliance, PacificSport Interior BC aims to increase awareness, opportunity, and participation in physical activity and sport—from playground to podium—while enhancing access to coaching and athlete programs.

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G. Valachy

Powering Sport - What We Do

PacificSport Centres offer a variety of programs and services for BC-based athletes at all stages of the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) continuum.

Sport Participation and Development

Grassroots programs that support physical literacy and ensure that BC youth have the opportunity to be inspired by sport and lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

Sport Performance and Leadership

High-performance programs that provide BC athletes and coaches with access to training facilities, innovative sport science techniques, and support services to provide every advantage to win medals for Canada.

Education and Advocacy

Opportunities for sport education at all levels of the CS4L pathway, including current and interactive seminars, workshops, and conferences that assist in furthering community sport development and performance.

Support and Resources

Specialized equipment, technology innovations, and grants to assist with the transfer and acquisition of knowledge, technical, and tactical implementation as well as the administrative progress of local sport organizations.

Group/Team Rates

Group/team rates are available for most programs:

250-828-3344

cboomer@pacificsport.com

• $100 for a group of 8–12

• $150 for a group of 12–15

Contact us for more details.

250-828-3583

epincott@pacificsport.com

Sport

250-828-3346

hladyman@pacificsport.com

Erin Pincott

Sport Performance Coordinator

Hanneli Ladyman

Participation Coordinator

PacificSport Interior BC 910 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 6N6

Carolynn Boomer

Executive Director

SPORT EDUCATION & GENERAL INTEREST WORKSHOPS

Open to athletes, coaches, parents, and weekend warriors. Visit PacificSportInteriorBC.com/Event-Calendar for upcoming workshops. Workshops are FREE for PacificSport registered athletes and coaches. Register at Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind or PacificSportInteriorBC.com/Events

Sport Performance Series

Join us for a two-part high performance series that will help athletes and coaches gain the tools they need to reach the next level in their sport.

TCC - Meeting Rooms C & D

Tue Apr 25 & May 2 5:00 am–7:30 pm

Coach/Leader

Education Workshops

For groups of 10+ people, we can arrange a workshop for your organization. Prices may vary depending on facilitator travel and fees. For more information, or to book a workshop, contact Erin at epincott@pacificsport.com or call 250-828-3583.

Physical Literacy 101 $25

The goal of Physical Literacy 101 is to cover a broad introduction to the concept of physical literacy. During this half-day workshop, you will take part in an interactive session that will help you define what exactly physical literacy means and how you can integrate its concepts to improve your programs. You will leave with a solid understanding of what physical literacy is and the knowledge of how you can encourage continual improvement and development of physical literacy skills across the lifespan.

TCC - Meeting Rooms C & D

PRO D DAY CAMP $49

8:30 am–4:30 pm | Ages 7–12

April 24 | Tournament Capital Centre

May 19 | Hal Rogers Activity Centre

SUMMER CAMPS $195

Multi-Sport Camps l Ages 7–12

July 4–7 (4 days @ $156) | 8:30 am–4:30 pm

July 24–28 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Tournament Capital Centre

Tennis Camps l Ages 7–12

In Partnership with Kamloops Tennis Centre

July 10–14 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm

August 14–18 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Kamloops Tennis Centre

Girls+ Multi-Sport l Ages 7–12

This camp is gender inclusive. You can participate as best fits with your gender identity.

July 31–August 4 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Tournament Capital Centre

PlaySkills l Ages 6–10

August 21–25 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Sat Apr 22

8:30 am–1:00 pm Other

Hal Rogers Activity Centre

Active Tots Camps $95 l Ages 4–6

July 10 | 8:30 am–11:30 am

August 14 | 8:30 am–11:30 am

Hal Rogers Activity Centre

Camp t-shirt provided. Early drop-off & late pickup available for a fee.

To register, call 250-828-3500 or visit Kamloops.ca/Register

For more info, call 250-828-3346

AFFILIATED SPORTS

Alpine Skiing

Sun Peaks Alpine Ski Club

Sun Peaks Alpine Club is pleased to be able to offer ski programming for families in the Kamloops area. Our goal is to create an environment for all athletes to excel at all levels and meet their athletic goals through the sport of skiing. Registration will be open this summer for new and returning members. Please visit SunPeaksRacers.com to find out about our club and see further program descriptions.

3110 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks

BC PO Box, 1294 Kamloops, BC, V2C 6H3

Staff

Wade Rettie, Program Director spacprogramdirector@gmail.com

Mike Lorimer, President

Lyndsey Harvey, Ski League Coordinator ngslspac@gmail.com

For information or to register: SunPeaksRacers.com

#spacwolfpack @sunpeaksracers

Sun Peaks Racers and Sun Peaks Alpine Racers Oktoberfest

Harper Mountain Ski Club $425 Nancy Greene Ski League Ages 4-11

As part of the Nancy Greene Ski League, kids are taught alpine ski racing by certified coaches and ski instructors utilizing the Husky Snow Star Program, Canada’s National Alpine Ski Skill Development Program. This program offers athletes an opportunity to compete against other clubs at various mountains throughout the Interior (competing is not mandatory). Our program runs on Sundays, 9:30 am–2:00 pm, January through March, at Harper Mountain (a 20-minute drive from Kamloops).

For information:

Glenn Smith, Program Coordinator - harperskiclub@gmail.com

HarperSkiClub.com

ARTISTIC SWIMMING

formerly Synchronized Swimming

Kamloops Sunrays Synchronized Swimming

Artistic swimming is a unique sport that combines strength, flexibility, team work, endurance, and creativity. The Kamloops Sunrays is the interior’s premiere high-performance synchronized swim club. All of our coaches are NCCP certified. Most importantly, we provide FUN! We offer affordable programs for children of all abilities and ages. Both boys and girls are welcome. Contact headcoach@kamloopssynchro.com for more details about our summer camps.

For information or to register contact:

Tina Naveri, Head Coach - headcoach@kamloopssynchro.com

KamloopsSynchro.com

ATHLETICS

Kamloops Track and Field Club

The Kamloops Track and Field Club (KTFC) has a proud history of producing successful athletes. Our experienced coaching staff provide a fun and encouraging environment to support recreational and competitive athletes. Our programs follow Athletics Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model and offer options for athletes aged three to Masters (35+). Athletes can train for multiple events, including cross-country, sprints, hurdles, middle distance, jumps, pole vault, and throws. Alternatively, they can specialize and/or pursue high-performance opportunities. Seasonal cross-training for other sports is also an option that is supported. The KTFC has access to some of the best training facilities in Canada, which allows athletes to train year-round. We host several indoor and outdoor competitive meets, and all athletes can participate in local and regional meets.

Programs:

Cross-country season: September–October

Indoor season: November–March

Outdoor season: April–mid-July

• Mini Track Rascals (Ages 3–5)

• Track Rascals (Ages 6–8)

• Junior Development (Ages 9–12)

• U14, U16, U18, U20

• Senior (Ages 20–34+)

• Masters (Ages 35+)

• Cross-Country and Middle Distance (Ages 9–12 and 13+)

Location: Tournament Capital Centre

Fieldhouse /Hillside Stadium

Coaching staff:

Dylan Armstrong, Head Coach/Throws

Christine Yamaoka, Sprints/Hurdles

Mike Kern, Junior Development/13+ Jumps/Pole Vault

Miriam Dziadyk, Cross-Country/Masters

Dayl Dhaliwal, Track Rascals

Sean Lehmann, Middle Distance/Cross-Country

Tanya Little, Junior Development

Natasha Little, Junior Development

For information:

Judy Armstrong, KTFC President

Judy54armstrong@gmail.com or 250-851-2512

Caitlin Reed - Club Communications Manager

ktfccommunication@gmail.com

To register and to sign up for our newsletter: KamTrack.ca @kamtfc @ktfc3 @kamloopstrackandfieldclub

BASEBALL

The TRU WolfPack baseball team plays all of its games at NorBrock Stadium on McArthur Island. Home games are played as double headers, usually on Saturdays and Sundays. League play starts in March and finishes in April, with an exhibition schedule in the fall.

For information: Ray Chadwick - coachrchadwick@tru.ca

BASKETBALL

TRU Men’s Basketball Academy

A skills development program that runs in conjunction with Basketball BC and the Regional Training Centre program. All sessions are at TCC, for boys in grades 6–11. The program will span 40 hours over a number of weekends. Designed to be intense and challenge participants to develop in all aspects of basketball as well as to develop their personal capacity as positive members of society. If chosen, athletes will need to pay a $425 fee; includes tuition, a reversible jersey, WolfPack T‑shirt and a Basketball BC membership for each participant.

For information:

Scott Clark, Coach sclark@tru.ca

CANOE/KAYAK

Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club

The Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club provides spring and summer recreational paddling programs for all age categories and a year‑round Olympic paddling competitive program for kids and youth.

Recreational Programs

• One week Canoe Kids summer camps:

Introduction for recreational and competitive for kids aged 7–14

Girls only camps

Boys only camps

Kids camp for kids aged 7–11

• Adult recreational kayak, stand up paddleboard, and canoe (May–August)

• Adult recreational and competitive dragon boat and voyageur boat (May–August)

Competitive and Fitness Development Programs (Kids and Youth)

• Learn to Race and Become Olympian (May–August)

• Beginners/Novice Development team (April–October)

• Junior Competitive team, High Performance team (year round)

Location: Shumway Lake

For information:

Stanislav Marek, Head Coach headcoach@kamloopscanoekayakclub.ca

KamloopsCanoeAndKayakClub.ca

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Overlander Ski Club

Offers age specific skills following the Cross Country Canada development model. Cross country skiing is a “lifetime” sport suitable for individuals and families of all ages.

Programs:

• Ski League (ages 5–11)

• Junior Development (ages 12–20)

• Annual program

• Introductory or skill development lessons for all ages and abilities

For information:

Dana Manhard, Coach dmanhard@shaw.ca | 250 299 1717 OverlanderSkiClub.com

DIVING

Learn to Dive with KGTC Diving

Recreational to competitive programs for ages 5 and up. Experience the exhilarating world of diving in a fun and safe environment. The sport of diving develops self discipline, courage, strength, coordination, balance, flexibility and determination. Prerequisite: participants must be able to swim comfortably in deep water. Programs run year‑round with ongoing registration. Contact us today to register for one of our programs.

Prerequisite: Participants must be able to swim comfortably in deep water. For information or to register: Neil Barrett, Head Coach: n.barrett@kgtc.ca | 250 320 0436 KGTC.ca/Diving

FIGURE SKATING

Kamloops Skating Club

Learn to Skate/CanSkate

Preschool/Elementary-Aged, Teen, and Adult

• Fall session: September–December

• Winter session: January–March

Figure Skating

• Regular season: September–March

• McArthur Island Olympic Ice

• Sandman Centre

• Spring ice Brock Arena view the online schedule for location details

For information or to register: KamloopsSkatingClub.com

KamloopsSkateClub@gmail.com

Registrar.KamloopsSC@gmail.com

Kamloops Skating Club

GYMNASTICS/TRAMPOLINE

Kamloops Gymnastics | Trampoline Centre

Active Start (ages 1–5)

• Gymnastics and Trampoline sport specific Programs include Wiggles, Squiggles, Just 3's, Fun 4's, Active Kidz, and Fun 4 Jumpers. Learn to move through exploration and discovery.

• Fundamentals (ages 5–18)

Gymnastics, Trampoline, and Diving sport specific Programs include CanGym, CanJump, and CanDive. Add challenges and refinement as key skills are achieved.

• Learn to Train (ages 6–18+)

Gymnastics, Trampoline, and Diving sport specific Programs include XCEL Gymnastics, Kickstart Boys Gymnastics, XCEL Trampoline, Power Tumbling, and Advanced and Learn to Train Diving. Train for excellence and performance confidence. Athletes may participate in non-competitive and competitive events.

• Competitive (ages 6+)

Gymnastics, Trampoline, and Diving sport specific Programs include Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Double-mini, Power Tumbling, and Diving. Train for excellence with discipline specific goals.

• Other Programs

Sport Cross-Training, Adaptive Gymnastics, Seniors Can Move (ages 65+), community access/field trips, Pro D Day camps, and seasonal camps

Location:

Tournament Capital Centre - 910 McGill Road For information or to register: 250-374-6424 | info@kgtc.ca | KGTC.ca

Strength, Sprint, and Gymnastics Training

• 20 weeks beginning in mid-September

• 2 sessions per week

• Total program value is $1,050

• Your cost: $450

• PacificSport Scholarship Awarded: $600

IGNITE is a multi-sport training program for athletes aged 13–17 that is intended to enhance and complement sport-specific training, overall athleticism, and resistance to injury.

PacificSport

SPEED SKATING

Kamloops Long Blades Speed Skating Club

Kamloops Long Blades has offered affordable speed skating programs in our community since 1992 for all skill levels and ages. Try it once before joining the club: contact Jodi Roberts at kamloopslongblades@gmail.com.

Programs offered:

• Club Programs (year-round/ongoing registration)

• Learn to Skate/Learn to Speed Skate lessons

• Summer ice camps

• Dryland

• Long track opportunities

• Inline skating

• High-performance cross-training sessions

Location:

McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre - Olympic Rink

For information:

Sandi Vyse, Coach Coordinator: NCCP Level 3 250-851-1481 | kamloopslongblades@gmail.com

KamloopsLongBlades.com

SWIMMING

Kamloops Classics Swimming

Kamloops Classic Swimming is dedicated to providing the best available teaching, coaching, training, and competitive opportunities to all levels of swimmers at an affordable cost. Please note that our programming is subject to change during COVID-19. Please refer to our website for the latest programming changes. Programs offered (ongoing registration):

• Recreational Youth Swimming | SwimFIT & SwimX (12–17 yrs) Tue/Thu 6:15–7:15 pm (Sep–Jun)

• Competitive Youth Swimming | Novice to Senior levels (7–19 yrs) (Sep–Jun)

• Masters Swimming (19+) (Sep–Jun)

Canada Games Pool

910 McGill Road • 250-828-3660

For information:

Brad Dalke, Head Coach, info@swimkamloops.com SwimKamloops.com

SwimSkill 8-week youth lesson program $180 (stroke development)

Ages: 5–12

Taught by certified water safety instructors with additional stroke development training. This program will be delivered at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre when it reopens. 16 x 40-minute sessions

Novice-Prep Program

Ages: 6–12

Taught by KCS coaching staff, this program is for swimmers who have reached the upper levels of Red Cross, YMCA, or SwimSkills swim lesson programming and are interested in becoming a competitive swimmer. The focus of this program is building endurance and fine tuning the four competitive strokes. This initiative is ongoing. Fourto five-week program.

The Canadian Disability Participation Project has created Canada’s first ever disability report card that summarizes physical activity data for youth with disabilities. Key findings included the need to prioritize youth with disabilities in policy and funding, improve monitoring, remove ableism for existing benchmarks, and address measurement gaps.

(Sport Information Resource Centre, 2022)

PacificSport Interior BC has taken these findings and applied them to our programs.

Community Sport

NCCP Coach Certification

The

Competition Development Managing Conflict $94.50 Two-Day Online Course

Date TBD

Competition Introduction

Make Ethical Decisions Free Tournament Capital Centre May 6 l 8:30 am–1:00 pm

Planning a Practice Free Tournament Capital Centre l Meeting Room D May 6 l 1:00–6:00 pm

Teaching and Learning Free Tournament Capital Centre l Meeting Room D May 7 l 9:00 am–3:30 pm

G. Valachy

PERIODS ARE A FACT OF LIFE.

Period Product Initiative Launch

The City of Kamloops is taking action to address period poverty in our community by piloting an initiative to offer free period (menstrual) products to City staff and to the public in select public washrooms. Significant research lead by the United Way British Columbia has shown how much of our population is negatively affected by barriers that limit access to these essential products. Products dispensers have been installed in washrooms in the following facilities:

• City Hall

• 105 Seymour Street

• Tournament Capital Centre

• McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre

The City is eager to learn how the products available in these public locations will be received by local residents and, if the pilot is successful, is hoping to expand availability to other public washrooms later this spring. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback through a short survey about the initiative at Kamloops.ca/PeriodProducts.

The survey is also available by QR code where period products are being provided.

For more information on the United Way’s Period Promise Campaign, visit: PeriodPromise.ca

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Seminars are FREE!

SEMINAR:

FRUIT TREE PRUNING

Learn about pruning different shrubs/ plants and the techniques to do so

Beginners or experienced!

SEMINAR:

CANNABIS

Learn from our expert Chuck on how to grow, feed and maintain your cannabis plants from seedlings to established buds

18TH

25TH

SEMINAR:

SMALL FRUIT GROWING

Everything you need to know about choosing, growing and maintaining your small fruit plants

WORKSHOP:

EDIBLE CONTAINER GARDEN

Choose your own mix of edible plants veggies and herbs and be educated on their care while you pot them in your container

SEMINAR: SOIL TESTING DAY

Learn how to test your soil.

SEMINAR: PRUNING

Learn to improve tree health, increase tree bloom and prune to extend the lifespan of your trees

SEMINAR: ALL ABOUT BEES

Boni, master beekeeper and owner of Harmony Hills Honey will talk about what we can do as gardeners to help the bee population.

WORKSHOP:

DIY ANNUAL CONTAINER GARDEN 12" container made from the latest and greatest Proven Winner annuals Choose from upright and trailing varieties.12" pot

SEMINAR: ALL ABOUT ROSES

Tips on how to grow the greatest roses Learn about which ones are most fragrant the best cutting flower, disease resistant and the hardiest

KTC YOUTH PROGRAM: Ages 6-12

Date: April 11, 2023 to June 15, 2023

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Location: MacArthur Island Park

All Skill Levels Welcome! SEE WEBSITE FMI

KTC YOUTH TRIATHLON: Ages 6 to U18

Date: June 17 & 18, 2023

Location: Logan Lake

June 17 is an XC styled Triathlon course.

June 17 Time: See website June 18 Triathlon

June 18 Time: 9am SEE WEBSITE FMI

COPPER ISLAND SWIM:

Date: September 9, 2023 SEE WEBSITE FMI

U I L D I N G S T R O N G C O M M U N I T I E S

CUPE 900 represents municipal workers across the Thompson-Nicola, including those in the communities of Ashcrof t, Barriere, Chase, Clear water, Clinton, Kamloops, Logan Lake, Lytton, and Merritt plus those work ing for the TNRD itself. CUPE workers are also at the Kamloops Golf and Countr y Club, Kamloops Wildlife Park Society, and Rayleigh Water works.

There is a whole team of CUPE municipal workers behind the ser vices Thompson-Nicola residents count on ever y day. Regardless of what jobs they per form, CUPE 900 members are proud to ser ve the communities in which they work and live. When our public ser vices are properly funded and well-run, we all benefit.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION ON NOW! A lifetime of learning begins here

Montessori prepared environment:

• Practical Life - activities to aid in developing independence for the child

• Sensorial - physical development of the senses

• Language - speaking, listening, reading and writing

• Mathematics - concepts of number, shape and space

• Cultural Studies - enrich the child’s understanding of the world through the study of zoology, botany, geography, histor y, art and music

Enhanced environment

• Block area and dramatic play area, loose parts play - helps children learn socially, physically, intellectually and creatively

• Extensive curriculum, phonics, art and music program

Programs we offer:

• Infant/Toddler: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

• Preschool: 8:45 am to 11:15 am OR 11:45 am to 2:15 pm

• NEW! Junior Kindergarten 8:45 am to 2:15 pm / SD 73 Calendar

• 3-5 Preschool / Childcare: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

• School Age Care: Juniper, Lloyd George, School of the Arts, South Sahali, McGowan, Pacific Way, Aberdeen, Dufferin & Dallas

ONGOING REGISTRATION

ALL OTHER PROGRAMS

always & always going several steps beyond!