Summer 2023 update for pdf

Adapted Programs for Youth & Adults with Diverse Abilities

Newsletter Summer 2023

ADAPTED SIZZLIN’ SUMMER DANCE (16 years & over)

It’s time for our tropical themed Summer dance! Get dressed in your tropical or Hawaiian clothes, and get out your dancing shoes and get excited for a super fun time with the Adapted Crew! You’ll meet new people and try out your dance moves! #11887 Friday August 11

1:30 - 3:30 pm Lewis MP Hall $3/Drop-in

FUN DROP-IN @ THE LINC (19 years & over)

You are invited to come, play and meet people! Family, friends, and caregivers are welcome to join the Building Friendships Program. Mondays 2:30 - 5:00 pm The LINC Youth Centre FREE

ADAPTED LEARN TO FISH

ADAPTED PICNIC PARTY AND TALENT SHOW It’s time to show us your stuff! Have you been working on a new talent? Maybe a dance, joke, song or magic trick? Pack a picnic lunch, register with your friends and get ready to share your talents in the Summer sun. A cool sweet, Sum mer treat included. #11886 Thursday August 17 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lewis Park Outdoor Stage $3

It’s oh-fish-ial! The Adapted crew is heading over to Comox Lake to learn how to fish! We have teamed up with Courtenay and District Fish and Game to offer this one time, super awesome program. Have fun with your peers as we learn how to catch fish and what fish live in the Lake! Transporta tion in our bus will be provided. #12164 Wednesday June 7 9:30 - 11:30 am

Comox Lake (meet at Lewis Outdoor Stage) $5

Please contact Courtnea at cstolting@courtenay.ca for volunteer opportunities Seeking Volunteers!

Summer Registration begins Tuesday May 23 at 8:30am Adapted Programs Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Hwy Courtenay, BC V9N 3P5 phone: 250-338-5371 courtenay.ca

All Adapted Programs Proudly Sponsored by:

ADAPTED SUMMER DIVERSE SPORTS

Get active and have fun this Sum mer outside around Lewis Park! Each week we’ll play some Summer sport staples like bocce, croquet, horseshoes, kickball, soccer and outdoor pickleball. Come enjoy some adapted sports in a friendly, non-competitive and social environ ment! Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier #11893 Fridays Cancelled

July 7 - August 25 10:00 - 11:30 am Meet at Lewis Outdoor Stage $32/8

Active Adapted Programs

ADAPTED CHAIR FIT Join us to end the week off with an upbeat, fun workout class that uses bender balls and toner sticks to leave you feeling great! Move to en ergetic music and then enjoy a nice cool down and gentle stretching. All abilities welcome! Instructor: Nancy Victoria #11883 Fridays

ADAPTED DANCE PARTY WITH TAMMY Let’s get the dance party started! Register with your friends and join Tammy for this fun, upbeat, fitness inspired class that is sure to get you movin’ and groovin’! All abilities and levels welcome. No class August 2. Instructor: Tammy Jones #11935 Wednesdays July 5 - August 16 1:10 - 2:00 pm Lewis Activity Room $35/7

TEEN ODYSSEY* (11 - 19 years)

Teen Odyssey is back and better than ever! This camp is specifically for teens with support needs and diverse abilities and is a place where they get the chance to explore new activities, learn new skills, meet friends and have tons of fun, all while in a supportive environment. The Teen Odyssey crew will take part in all sorts of summer activities – interactive games, crafts, beach days, out trips, swimming and much more! Monday - Friday

July 7 - August 25 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis Activity Room $32/8

Thank you to the Comox Valley Community Foundation and CVRD for their ongoing support that allows us to offer affordable programming options for inclusion in Courtenay Recreation programs.

#11881 July 10 - 14 #11933 July 17 - 21 #11934 August 14 - 18 $80/5 #11882 August 8 - 12 $64/4

Adapted Summer Registration begins Tuesday May 23 at 8:30am

Tuesday - Friday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm LINC Youth Centre Multipurpose Room

MCFD Summer Camp Support Families who have children getting services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) are eligible for support in our Summer Camp Pro grams for ages 6-18 years. These programs are for children/youth who have addi tional support considerations and are wanting to attend camp. Please contact the local Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) office at 250-334-5820 to see if your child/youth is eligible as a letter from CYSN is required for registration. Only children/youth with an intellectual disability, autism, or receive services through the At Home program are eligible for CYSN services.

* Registration for Teen Odyssey starts May 15

Adapted Programs Summer 2023

250-338-5371

www.courtenay.ca/adapted

ADAPTED SWIM (all ages) Join in on the fun in this swim for all ages and abilities! The lift is avail able for anyone needing support to get into the water. Adapted Aid Workers are free to swim with their participants. #11850 Tuesdays & Thursdays July 4 - August 31 12:00 - 1:00 pm Outdoor Pool Regular admission rates CHALLENGER BASEBALL (18 years & over) Challenger Baseball is an adap tive baseball program specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with phys ical and/or cognitive disabilities. This program is in partnership with the Jays Care Foundation and we greatly appreciate their support in our community. No prior baseball experience needed. #11880 Thursdays Cancelled

Leisure for Everyone Accessibility Program (LEAP) is a regional program which provides 52 FREE drop ins to each municipal recreation department for eligible participants living in the Comox Valley! LEAP can be used at: the City of Courtenay Lewis Centre; Florence Filberg Centre; Courtenay Outdoor Pool and LINC Youth Centre; Town of Comox Recreation Centre; CVRD Aquatic Centre and Sports Center; and Village of Cumberland Recreation Centre. Drop-in programs include Dance Party, Sing-A-Long, Dances & Socials. ADAPTED SUNNY DAYS BINGO Grab your sunscreen, hat and sunglasses and get ready for some fun in the sun! Join us for a spirited game of BINGO, a universal favou rite that’s exciting and easy to play. Prizes for everyone! Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier #11895 Monday July 17 #11894 Monday August 14 10:00 - 11:00 am Simms Pavillion $3

Come out and enjoy the beautiful Summer evenings with us during our Adapted Summer Socials. We will keep you busy with four com pletely different, awesome trips and activities around the Comox Valley! Sign up for one, or all! TIE DYE Join us this week to create a to tally terrific tie-dye shirt that you can make your own! All supplies and treat included. #11892 Tuesday July 11 6:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis Park Outdoor Stage $5 GOOSE SPIT We will meet at the Goose Spit ac cessible fire ring for beach bocce, beach combing, viewing the local wildlife and so much more! #11890 Tuesday July 18 6:00 - 8:00 pm Meet at the site of the accessible firepit $3 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Join us this week to enjoy a cool treat with friends, old and new! We will meet at the Outdoor Stage to have ice cream and en joy a summer evening together. #11891 Tuesday August 8 6:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis Park Outdoor Stage $3 AIRPARK ADVENTURE Join us this week as we venture to the Courtenay Airpark as we go on a wildlife scavenger hunt. Meet by the Children’s play ground at the Airpark. #11889 Tuesday August 29 6:00 - 8:00 pm Courtenay Riverway/ Airpark $3 Summer Socials

July 6 - August 31 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis Park $18/9

Adapted Programs Summer 2023

250-338-5371

www.courtenay.ca/adapted

Community

Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society 250-338-1968 www.cvtrs.com Comox Valley Special Olympics 250-897-1828 www.cvso.ca L’Arche Comox Valley I Belong Centre 250.871.6288 www.larchecomoxvalley.org herve@larchecomoxvalley.org Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Society 250-897-6082 cvwssdocs@gmail.com All-inclusive (no disability re quired) Wheelchair basketball. Please email for more info. North Island College Accessible Learning 250-334-5078 www.nic.bc.ca/programs-courses/ accessible-learning/ Featuring adapted courses and services. Arts, crafts & recreational programs for adults with and without disabili ties. FMI call or email

COURTENAY RECREATION: 250-338-5371 www.courtenay.ca/rec Recreation Access Program Provides opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices to res idents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. Ask us how to apply - 250-338-5371. LINC Youth Centre Outdoor Basketball Court Basketballs are available for use from The LINC when the facility is open. Agency Memberships Courtenay Recreation has an agency membership to help agencies provide clients with a variety of recreational experienc es including use of the wellness centre, squash courts and gym time. For more information, please call The Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371.

COMOX RECREATION: 250-339-2255 www.comox.ca/recreation TRIP (Town of Comox Recreation Inclusion Program) Free and low-cost recreation opportunities are available to Comox residents on a limited income. Call the Community Centre at 250-339-2255 to find out more. COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT: 250-334-9622 www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks-rec reation LEAP Program Through our LEAP program we offer financial assistance to qualifying residents who would like to participate in CVRD rec reational activities but find it difficult due to financial limita tions. Please call 250-334-9622 for more information.

Program Registration & Refund Notes

Registration: All participants must register individually for their programs to prevent duplicate accounts. Day programs or caregivers assisting participants can call the Lewis Centre for help with account creation and to make this transition easier. All participants must make sure their accounts are in good standing before regis tering in new programs. Register by telephone: You may register by telephone by calling The Lewis Centre (250-338-5371) or Fil berg Centre (250-338-1000). Register online: Visit www.courtenay.ca/reconline to create your account or call The Lewis Centre or Filberg Centre for assistance. Cancellation: Please register early if you are interested or programs will be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met. Withdrawal/Refunds: A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons. Refunds will not be approved after a program has ended. Away: If you have a planned absence, please contact the Lewis or Filberg Centre office so we know not to expect you. One-on-One Support: While we will do our best during programs to meet your needs, please note that we are unable to provide one-on-one support. For full registration policies please visit www.courtenay.ca/rec