2023 Summer Program Guide - Squamish Recreation & Culture

SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE

WELCOME TO SQUAMISH RECREATION & CULTURE SERVICES

Squamish Recreation and Culture is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and accessible space for all. Brennan Park Recreation Centre has the following accessibility features:

• Automatic doors at main entrances

• Well marked accessible toilets

• Accessible viewing area in arena

• Low barrier hand washing/drying throughout

• Grab bars in pool showers and urinals

• Hand held shower heads

• Dedicated accessible shower and bench in family change room

• Beach style entry to main pool

• Ramp entry to teach pool and hot tub

• Pool safe wheel chairs

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Acknowledgement:

Squamish Recreation and Culture Services acknowledges that we operate within the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ! ?

Registration Information

• A customer account is required in order to register for all Squamish Recreation and Culture programs.

• Create your account at squamish.ca/register

• Payment is due at the time of registration.

• Spaces can not be held for anyone with an amount owing on their account.

• NOTE: CUSTOMER SERVICE IS UNABLE TO PROCESS PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE.

Customer Service

Customer Service is here to support you with questions regarding admissions, programs, bookings and account inquiries.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre 1009 Centennial Way 604.898.3604

Program Refund Policy

The 55 Activity Centre Westwinds 1201 Village Green Way 38275 Third Avenue 604.848.6898 604.898.3604

For full credit and refund details visit squamish.ca/rec

Pass Expiry

• 10 and 20 Visit Passes expire two (2) years from the date they are purchased.

• Unused passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

• Monthly and Yearly Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Recreation Access Pass

Allows Squamish residents in financial need to access Public Swims or Skates and registered programs at a discount. Go to squamish.ca/rec and find details under Recreation Forms & Resources.

ONLINE SCHEDULES

To access the filters on your phone, you click on the circled icon.

DID YOU KNOW?

The filters also help you with registration.

To learn how, visit page 7!

The pool schedule is subject to change so be sure to look online before heading to Brennan Park Recreation Centre. The most current version is always found on the first page of our registration system.

SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM DETAILS

WAITLIST NOTIFICATIONS

All waitlisted participants offered a space on a course are contacted by automated email. Customers have a maximum of 48 hours to accept or decline before it is automatically declined and offered to the next waitlisted person. To ensure you see these emails, add communications@squamish.ca to your Contacts and/or Safe Senders list. Also check your Junk/ Spam folder for emails from communications@squamish.ca and mark as “Not Junk”. These steps help the automated notifications make it to your inbox where you can see and respond before your offered spot expires.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COURSES ARE RETURNING THIS SUMMER!

There will be a variety of programs and courses to guide youth and set them up for success. Go to pages 24 -25 for more details!

DID YOU KNOW?

There are additional tips to get you ready for registration day:

• Filters: Page 4

• Date Fields: Page 7

• Swim Lessons: Page 20

Or, check out the Registration FAQs squamish.ca/rec for more tips and tricks!

SAVE THE DATE!

Get ready for an action-packed fall with Squamish Recreation Services and start planning your back-to-school routine.

• Online Preview: August 23

• Registration: August 30 at 8 a.m.

• squamish.ca/rec

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT REGISTRATION DAY

PROGRAMS ARE VISIBLE ONLINE ONE WEEK BEFORE REGISTRATION DAY. Use this time to practice navigating, see all that is on offer and make sure everything in your account is working well for you before Day 1.

What you see on your desktop is slightly different on your cell phone – practice navigating on the one you’ll be using.

Customer Service experiences a notable increase in phone call volume on Registration Days and return phone messages in the order received.

REGISTRATION ALWAYS BEGINS AT 8 A.M.

Your system may need to be refreshed at 8 a.m. if you logged in too early.

DATE FIELD:

Courses appear in order of start date. Because our current season’s programs will still be happening, they appear first. Either scroll down to find the courses OR use the “Date Range” field and put the Registration Day 1 date in the first date field. Leave the second date field as the default setting.

Each season’s Registration Day 1 can have start dates happening two or three months later.

If you’re looking up an activity like Preschool Swim Lessons that have more than 50 offerings in a season, you can put in the Lesson Set start date to skip right to Set 2 or Set 3.

To find filters on your cell phone, see page 4.

You can sync your Family Schedule to your personal calendar (Apple, Outlook, Google, etc)

1. Be in the Family Schedule

2. Switch to List View

3. Click on “Actions” column beside the program name

4. Select “Add to Calendar”

Check out Registration FAQs at squamish.ca/rec for more tips and tricks!

SUMMER PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

Squamish Recreation and Culture summer programs, day camps and leadership courses offer creative, fun and social summer learning opportunities for all ages. Choose from our selection of School Age Adventure Camps and Bike Camps or LEAP Camps for kids aged 3-5.

More in-depth descriptions, dates and times are found online or by chatting with our Customer Service team.

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DROP IN BLOCKS

Drop in blocks will be available for registration 2 weeks prior to the camp start date. Recreation and Culture has made these changes to provide better continuity programming for your child. These drop in blocks will allow your child to attend out trips and visit the pool for our older campers (8-12yrs). Drop in blocks allow families to choose one of two options;

OPTION ONE offers a 3 day drop in choice of Mon/Tues/Wed while OPTION TWO offers a 2 day choice of Thurs/Fri.

Registration for WEEK LONG camps will be open from May 10. Registration for 3 day (Mon/Tues/Wed) or 2 day (Thurs/Fri) drop in blocks will open for registration 2 weeks prior, IF SPACE PERMITS.

If the week long camp is fully registered, there will be no drop in blocks available for registration.

Those signed up for the 2 or 3 day drop in blocks will spend their days alongside the week long camp participants of their age group.

*Drop in blocks are not customizable **This registration does not include Bike Camps, LEAP, or Zen Maker Lab camps.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

A Camp Weekly Notice will be emailed to parents on the Friday prior to the start of camp. Please ensure we have your current email address by calling the customer service desk at 604.898.3604. Please read the Camp Weekly Notice and send any specific gear required each day.

Camps will be held outside. Please ensure your camper is prepared for all types of weather (rain, sun and wind). Please send your child with sunscreen applied, with extra sunscreen, hat, jacket, warm long sleeve, running shoes. We will remind your child to re-apply sunscreen, but we will not apply sunscreen to your child.

For mountain biking camps please read the rider/parent handbook that will be emailed Friday prior to the start of camp.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

The location of your camp will be communicated to you in the welcome email sent out the Friday prior to the start of camp.

Please be on time to pick up your child from camp. There is a $5 charge for the first 15 minutes, the charge is $1 per minute after that.

CAMP CANCELLATIONS

In the event of a camp cancellation, you will be notified by phone at least 48 hours prior to the start of the camp. Please ensure we have your correct home and cell phone number on file.

WITHDRAWING FROM A CAMP

If you choose to withdraw your child from camp, you must notify us five days (Tuesday) prior to the first day of camp (Monday). If you choose to withdraw with less than the required notice or after the camp begins, no refund will be given.

CREDIT & REFUND POLICY

To receive a full refund the registant must withdraw in person, or by calling Recreation Services, five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the start of the first day of the weekly camp or five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the start of the day camp.

No refund will be issued if withdrawal is requested less than five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the camp starting time

MEDICAL FORMS AND WAIVERS

We require a medical form for each summer camp participant. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day of camp to fill out medical and waiver forms. These forms are required to ensure the safe participation of your children and are kept with the camp group throughout the week. Forms can be found online, and can be printed and completed prior to the first day of camp.

CAMPS WITH THIS ICON:

Adventure Camps with the bike icon require participants to bring a properly fitted bike and helmet.

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Adventure Camps with the bike icon require participants to bring a properly fitted bike and helmet.

WEEK OF July 4-7*

*No camp

Monday, July 3

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

Little Sport Stars

Run! Jump! This session will have your athlete playing a variety of sports an games. They will be pulling you outside to keep the sports and games going until the lights come on!

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7yrs | 8-12yrs

Sports of All Sorts

Join us for an action-packed week of soccer, pickleball, relay races, and much more. This camp is appropriate for all ability levels. Campers will have a chance to work on their fundamental movement skills while making new friends and working together!

8-12yrs will enjoy swimming and rock climbing with Squamish Rock Guides at the Smoke Bluffs.

WEEK OF JULY 10-14

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

Animals Big & Small

From ladybugs to lions, from butterflies to bears, your little animal lover will enjoy exploring all aspects of the animal kingdom.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7yrs | 9-12yrs

All About Animals

Did you know bears can smell food from over a kilometre away? This week is full of fun with stories, art and science that are all about...you guessed it: animals!

5.5-7yrs will be visiting Ground Up Climbing Gym for a day of indoor rock climbing.

8-12yrs will enjoy swimming in the pool and a day at Rope Runner.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 7-9yrs

Robotic Camp

Welcome to our best-selling camp for future tech stars. Using puzzles, games, and fun we introduce coding concepts. Students then master these skills with hands-on coding challenges featuring our delightful Dash robots.

WEEK OF JULY 17-21

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

Start Your Engines

We are going to rev up participants with races and running. This high-octane session is sure to have them thankful they made the pit stop.

WEEK OF JULY 24-28

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

Under the Sea

Seashells, Starfish, and song! Your child will love to ‘catch a wave’ with our team to learn about ocean animals and their environment, with artwork you’ll love!

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7yrs | 8-12yrs

Junior Engineers

Curious about how things work? Get creative and experiment through team building, active games, and fun group projects.

8-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool and a visit to the Sea to Sky Gondola.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7yrs | 8-12yrs

Treasure Hunters

We are searching for buried treasure! Come and discover how to use a treasure map and follow clues to find the reward. Campers will have the opportunity to try geocaching for nearby hidden treasure!

5.5-7yrs will visit the Britannia Beach Mine Museum.

8-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

OF July 31Aug 4

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

Space Rangers

Calling all astronauts! Explore planets, stars and rocket ships.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Out of This World

Dive deep into the galaxy this week! Get your hands messy with galactic slime, create glowing stars and take part in the solar system challenge.

5.5-7yrs will be visiting Air House for a Parkour session.

8-12yrs will enjoy swimming and rock climbing with Squamish Rock Guides at the Smoke Bluffs.

OF Aug 8-11*

*No camp

Monday, August 7

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

In the Garden

Come join us to learn about the hidden world of gardens through active play, science experiments, and fun art projects.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Chasing Nature

Join us to explore local trails, identify the many trees and plants that live amongst us, and cool down at the end of the day with some water games and activities.

8-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

LEADERSHIP

Ages 10-12yrs

Leadership Course - Level 1

Kickstart your child’s summer learning with this beginner level course! Participants will obtain their Home Alone certificate and gain leadership skills in a fun, safe environment while taking part in creative activities and games. Home Alone is designed to prepare children with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and feel confident when home alone for short periods of time. Participants will learn how to practice problem-solving by handling real life situations. Campers will also enjoy a visit to the swimming pool once this week.

WEEK OF Aug 14-18

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

Mad Scientists

If your child likes experimenting, then this session is for you. Participants will learn about the world around them through easy experiments, movement and play.

WEEK OF Aug 21-25

LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

T-Rex Trekkers

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Let’s Get Messy: Arts & Science

This week is all about the wild and wacky world of art and science! We will be doing a variety of fun experiments, art projects and other activities! Come prepared to get messy. Don’t forget your running shoes for active fun as well.

5.5-7yrs will visit the Britannia Beach Mining Museum.

8-12yrs will enjoy swimming in the pool and a day at Rope Runner.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Dinosaur Discoveries

Discover your inner dino! Make your own fossil, create an epic volcano, and learn about the various dinosaurs that roamed the land before us.

5.5-7yrs will be visiting Ground Up Climbing Gym for a day of indoor rock climbing.

8-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Space Engineering

Colonizing Mars may have once been the realm of science fiction, but today it feels closer to a reality, and perhaps, an inevitability. That doesn’t mean it will be easy! We have to travel at least 55 million km just to get there. Then, we have to safely land, overcome Martian dust storms, survive a lack of liquid water and oxygen, and brave an icy climate to establish our colony.

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LEAP

Ages 3-5yrs

WINTER PROGRAMS at a glance

It’s a Bug’s Life

Participants will move and play while checking out what hides under rocks, in leaves and everywhere else in nature!

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Eco Rangers

Let’s go green together! Campers will have fun learning about plants in the garden, playing ‘green’ themed games and making natural art projects! By the end of the week campers will leave with many ideas and resources on how they can reduce their eco footprint at home and beyond.

8-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool and a visit to the Sea to Sky Gondola.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Something more, something less?

We want to hear from you. We are working on inclusionary practices for summer camps to greater support all in our community. If you and your family are looking to speak to someone about the needs of your child, please reach out to us at kvanloo@squamish.ca

Squamish Bike Camps

Get outside, ride your bike, have fun!

Develop your skills and confidence in a non-competitive, small group setting. Our camps are designed for kids aged 7-12 with previous experience riding off-road on Green to Blue level trails. We do our best to group riders’ according to ability; with a focus on team work, trail exploration and participation.

This program does not take place at Brennan Park Recreation Centre and participants will be asked to meet our staff at a specified location which will be communicated via email. First day attendance is mandatory in order for our coaches to conduct a skills assessment.

HARDWIRED 2 RIDE

Riders will develop their mountain biking skills in a fun and safe environment while being supported by their coaches and peers. We will explore a variety of trails that are appropriate for the groups’ overall riding ability. This program is open to riders of all genders.

Squamish Recreation & Culture Staff

GIRLS RIDE PROGRAM

This program encourages young female-identifying riders to build their confidence and competence both on and off the trail. With a focus on teamwork and of course, fun – this program is a great option for girls wanting to explore mountain biking in a small-group setting.

Squamish Recreation & Culture Staff

AQUATIC

Brennan Park Aquatic Centre is home to one of the cleanest and most accessible pool facilities in the Sea to Sky corridor.

Learn more about our pool features, swim lessons, public swims, shared pool spaces and lifeguard-swimmer ratios at squamish.ca/pool

HOW TO LOOK UP YOUR CHILD’S LEVEL

YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY & SWIM LESSONS

Children must be the minimum age of the level on or before the first swim lesson of the set to be able to register. Creating a duplicate account to change your child’s birthday will result in immediate removal from the class with freezing of account/s until a birth certificate can be presented verifying the correct date/ age of participant.

If you have any questions or would like assistance finding the right program for you and your family, please reach out to us at 604.898.3604

SUMMER LESSONS ARE FIVE DAYS

This is to provide as many spaces as possible for families to register. It typically takes kids 10 days to master the skills of a level. If you are registering in multiple weeks, please select future levels accordingly. If they do or don’t pass, the ability to change levels will be limited to classes that have space left in them.

1. Log in to the registration system and select your child’s name.

3. Look in the “Created Date” column for the most recent class.

4. Look under “Comments” for the correct level.

5. When registering, prompts will also pop up to help

2. Click on “Activity Outcomes”

Summer - Monday to Friday

MORNING SESSIONS

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

BEFORE REGISTRATION DAY

Check out our Registration tips on page 20. If you’ve never taken lessons with us before, ask a Lifeguard how to get your child assessed.

NOTE

Both Jellyfish and Goldfish have mandatory parent/caregiver participation.

YOUTH, ADULTS AND 55+ SUMMER PROGRAMS

Deepen your skills and knowledge through a range of creative, fitness and wellness programs, and work-related certifications to suit your interest and lifestyle.

More in-depth descriptions, dates and times are found online or by chatting with our Customer Service team.

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CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Youth develop important life skills, build confidence, meet new people, and earn certifications to put on their resume. We offer a range of leadership and training opportunities to help youth build confidence, gain valuable life skills and earn specialized certifications needed for employment.

BR1 Bronze Medallion

Develop water rescue skills & judgement while learning lifesaving, first aid and CPR skills.

BR2 Bronze Cross

Learn to perform even more complex lifesaving rescues, first aid and CPR skills.

Emergency First Aid/OFA Level 1

Hands-on training and practice in basic first aid gives you confidence to respond effectively in an emergency.

HIGH FIVE®

Plan to work with children (ie. camp counselor, sport coach)? Learn activities, tips and resources specific to working with ages 6 to 12.

National Lifeguard

Teamwork, leadership, communication, and prevention are emphasized. Skills practice and simulations build and prepare you for an exciting and rewarding job.

Swim & Lifesaving Instructor

Learn to teach all ages and abilities to swim so you can have a fun, rewarding, well-paying job.

Standard First Aid/Worksafe BC OFA Level 1

Train for employment or simply to be prepared for lifethreatening emergencies. All EFA content plus dealing with more complex medical emergencies.

YOUTH POOL TAKEOVER

We will see you in October!

MY CHILD IS 13 YEARS OLD AND WANTS TO IMPROVE THEIR SWIMMING ABILITY... CALL 604.898.3604 AND WE WILL HELP FIGURE OUT THE BEST COURSE FOR YOU.

Foundry Sea to Sky

Integrated health and social service youth centre providing peer support, social services, mental health and substance use counselling.

Walk in support is free, confidential, and ensures that youth accessing supports are provided with welcoming, inclusive, and accessible service Visit during walk-in hours, no appointment needed Hours vary, please check out our website for latest information

Squamish Youth Services

The Youth Hub at Foundry Sea to Sky is a free, welcoming, and safe place for all young people to casually connect With a pool/ping pong table, video games, crafts, board games, snacks, and more! Hours vary, please check out our website for latest information

Youth Services team also offers registered programs, out trips to fun places, life skills workshops, and evetnts. We've got tons for youth to do this summer!

Programs and Services

for Youth 12 to 24

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ADULTS AND SENIORS 19 +

New programs are always being added as we find Instructors who want to share their passion and knowledge. Looking for something different? Want to offer something new? Let us know.

ARENA

MORE TO COME! CHECK ONLINE IN EARLY JULY. ARENA PROGRAMS WILL START MID TO LATE AUGUST.

ART

Beginner Watercolour Painting

This class introduces you to different styles and techniques of watercolor painting and aims to help you develop your own style while having fun learning to paint. Have a favorite photo you’d love to paint? Bring it along to the first class.

FITNESS AQUATIC

Aquafit – Deep Water Running

A low impact workout, targeting weekly increases of intensity through formats, intervals & pyramids.

Aquafit

– Tabata – Deep Water

Interval training: 20 seconds high intensity, 10 seconds rest. Blast away calories & increase endurance.

ZUMBA TONING

A vigorous workout using sticks to add elements of strength training to dance moves targeting zones (arms, core & lower body).

DROP - IN PROGRAMS

Self-led opportunities to visit with other seniors who share your interest and want to contribute knowledge for things like art, cards or sewing.

Drop-in payment and sign-in is required in order to participate.

Please pay in-person at Customer Service.

All drop-ins are $2.

No drop-in programs on Statutory holidays

PAINT & SKETCH

Wednesdays

9 a.m.-12 p.m. $2 per session

FLOOR CURLING

Wednesdays

1-3 p.m. $2 per session

CRIB CLUB

Thursdays

1-3 p.m. $2 per session

SEWING & QUILTING

Fridays

10 a.m.-2 p.m. $2 per session

CARPET BOWLING

Fridays

1-3 p.m. $2 per session

55+ Card

Please note that the 55+ Card discount only applies to registered programs.

Discounts are not applied to any drop in programs.

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DETAILED SUMMER PROGRAMS 55 +

ART

Watercolour Painting

Discover different ways to use watercolour. Become comfortable with different approaches and styles of using the paint and brushes.

Each course requires specific art supplies. You can pre-purchase a non-refundable kit at the time of registration or source your own supplies before Day 1. See Customer Service for supply list.

The 55 Activity Centre

Louise Kilby

Beginner Watercolour Painting

July 13 - August 17 $90

Thursday 1-3 p.m.

BUS TRIPS 55+

Come join us for our 55+ Bus Trips! Whether you prefer a cost-inclusive itinerary, or a casual choose-your-own adventure, we have plenty of day-trips planned to suit everyone!

RECREATION STAFF DRIVER

- Planned activities are included in the price

- Support at destination

VOLUNTEER DRIVER

- Choose your own adventure-the bus gets you there

- Subject to driver availability

- Lower cost due to volunteer commitment

- Approximately three hours at your leisure in destination

Trip details are available on the monthly 55+ Program calendar. A printed list can be picked up at our Customer Service desk.

DETAILED SUMMER PROGRAMS 55 +

FITNESS INDOOR KEEP FIT

Balance & Strength

Low-intensity workout, paired with strength training using resistance bands, light weights and balance exercises. It also includes a cool down with floor work and stretching. The 55 Activity Centre

Kriszti Richterne

Tuesday Jul 4 - 25 $24

9-10 a.m.

Aug 1 - 29 $30

9-10 a.m.

Thursday Jul 6 - 27 $24 9-10 a.m.

Aug 3 - 31 $30 9-10 a.m.

Men on the Move

Low-intensity strength training circuit for men that includes aerobics, strength, training, coordination, balance, stretching and a whole lot of laughter! It is a perfect fit for those who would not generally participate in fitness classes.

The 55 Activity Centre

Kriszti Richterne

Tuesday Jul 4 - 25 $24

10:15-11:15 a.m.

Aug 1 - 29 $30 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Thursday Jul 6 - 27 $24 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Aug 3 - 31 $30 10:15-11:15 a.m.

DETAILED SUMMER PROGRAMS 55 +

FITNESS INDOOR KEEP FIT

Chair Fit

Low intensity workout combines cardio, strength and flexibility, with resistance bands & light weights to give you a workout without being on your feet. A perfect exercise class for anyone who needs a very low intensity workout.

The 55 Activity Centre

Kriszti Richterne

Tuesday Jul 4 - 25 $24

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Aug 1 - 29 $30 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Thursday Jul 6 - 27 $24 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Aug 3 - 31 $30

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

FITNESS INDOOR KEEP FIT

30/30/30

The ultimate training that includes everything in just 90 minutes! 30 minutes of low-impact cardio and lower body strengthening, 30 minutes of core work and then 30 minutes of balance and stretching exercises. It will improve your balance, strength and range of motion, and also help to prevent injuries.

The 55 Activity Centre

Kriszti Richterne

Friday Jul 7 - 28 $36 9-10:30 a.m.

Aug 4 - 25 $36 9-10:30 a.m.

Balance and Stretching: Chair

Balance training involves doing exercises that strengthen the muscles that help keep you upright, including your legs and core. These kinds of exercises can improve stability and help prevent falls.

The 55 Activity Centre

Kriszti Richterne

Friday Jul 7 - 28 $24 10:45 -11:45 a.m.

Aug 4 - 25 $24 10:45 -11:45 a.m.

FITNESS THERAPEUTIC 55 +

All Neuro-fit, Re-fit and FAME classes require a doctor’s referral and completed information package prior to registration. All therapeutic programs are open to people 19 years and older.

Call 604.898.3604 or email recreation@squamish.ca to see if these programs are right for you.

Fame for Stroke

The Fitness and Mobility Exercise Program is designed specifically to improve fitness, mobility and strength for individuals affected by stroke.

Westwinds

Mon & Wed

Jul 10 - Aug 30 $105

No class Aug 7

1-2 p.m.

Neuro-Fit

In partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the program is for individuals affected by stroke, acquired brain injury, MS, Parkinson’s or spinal cord injury.

Westwinds

Mon & Wed

Jul 10 - Aug 30 $105

No class Aug 7

9-10 a.m.

10:15-11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Re-fit Active Aging Circuit

This program is designed for adults who are having difficulty with their mobility, such as reduced walking tolerance, difficulty with stairs, tripping, falling, or requiring a gait aide.

Westwinds

Tues & Thurs

Jul 13 - Aug 31 $105

1 - 2 p.m.

Gentle Tai Chi

This Tai Chi inspired fitness program includes soft and flowing movements designed to enhance balance, coordination and concentration. Each session begins with an easy warm up and deep breathing practice incorporating “easy to memorize” movements. *No drop in available for this program.

The 55 Activity Centre

Kriszti Richterne

Tuesdays

Jul 4 - 25 $26

Aug 1 - 29 $32.50

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Thursdays

Jul 6 - 27 $26

Aug 3 - 3 $32.50

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

AQUATIC CENTRE CLOSED FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

SEPTEMBER 6 THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2023

WHY DOES THE POOL CLOSE FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE EACH YEAR?

These actions are completed to ensure the longevity of the Aquatic Centre and to help prevent larger, more costly problems from occurring.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL MAINTENANCE?

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• To complete preventive maintenance on all areas of the Aquatic Centre – the pools, steam room, hot tub, change rooms and mechanical areas.

•Inspect for damage and/or regular wear and replace parts as required.

•Complete planned projects including major repairs or required upgrades which require turning off operating systems.

WHY IS IT COMMON FOR POOLS TO COMPLETE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR?

•All 3 pools will be drained and routine maintenance will include scrubbing and cleaning the tiles and grout, checking for broken or damaged tiles, grates and filters.

•Routine preventive maintenance on boilers, pumps, HVAC systems.

•Inspections and repairs on overhead play equipment.

•Engineering review of rope swing and monkey bars.

• Circulation Pump upgrades on the whirlpool and teachpool.

•Historically customer usage decreases in September as many people are getting back into their regular routine after summer vacationing.

•The water table also plays a major role in this decision. The water table is traditionally at the lowest level after a hot and dry summer. A lower water table allows for safer conditions when emptying the pool which will ensure less impact on the pool basins.

The fall pool schedule and swim lessons will resume on Sunday, October 9.

Thank you!

If you have any further questions, please contact Recreation Services at 604.898.3604 or recreation@squamish.ca.

Saturday, October 7