Canucks Autism Network - Leisure Guide - Fall 2018

Fall Leisure Guide

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September-December 2018

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Fall 2018 Programs by Location LOWER MAINLAND Abbotsford 

I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

Burnaby

Maple Ridge 

I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs) I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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Gymnastics (7-12yrs)

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I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

Mission

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Monthly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

North Vancouver

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Monthly Young Adults Program (18+yrs) Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Chilliwack 

Family Event (All Ages)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs,)

Coquitlam 

Fit (13+yrs)

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Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs)

Cloverdale 

Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

Delta 

Gymnastics (7-12yrs)

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Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

Langley 

I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Weekly Young Adults Program (18+yrs)

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Family Event (All Ages)

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I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Swim (7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Richmond Swim (3-6yrs)

Surrey 

Family Event (All Ages)

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I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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Hockey (9-18yrs)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Monthly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Monthly Young Adults Program (18+yrs)

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Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

Hockey * (8-18yrs, 19+yrs)

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Outdoor Rec (13-17, 18+yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Vancouver

Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

Port Coquitlam

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Swim* (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs, Private)

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Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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Weekly Young Adult Program (18+yrs)

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Monthly Youth Program (13-17yrs)

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CommunityWorks Canada(15-21yrs)

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Monthly Young Adults Program (18+yrs)

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Music (7-12, 13-17yrs)

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

INTERIOR

Duncan

Kamloops

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Family Event (All Ages)

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Family Event (All Ages)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

Chemainus 

Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

Nanaimo

Kelowna 

Family Event (All Ages)

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Family Event (All Ages)

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Gymnastics (7-12yrs)

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I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Monthly Youth & Young Adults Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs)

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Weekly Youth Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Skate (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs,)

Victoria

West Kelowna 

I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

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Family Event (All Ages)

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I CAN Be Active (3-6yrs)

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I CAN Play Sports (7-12yrs)

and recreation programs takes place

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Monthly Youth & Young Adults Program (13-17yrs, 18+yrs)

Friday, August 24th at noon.

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Skate*(3-6yrs, 7-12yrs)

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Swim (3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+)

Online registration for weekly sports Monday, August 20th at noon to CAN Membership is required for registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Program times and locations are subject to change.

For more information on fall multi-week program registration, please see page 36. *Programs have not yet been confirmed.

About Canucks Autism Network (CAN) Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides year-round sports and recreation programs for individuals and families living with autism in BC. The CAN team consists of a diverse group of trained staff, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers who are committed to the delivery of programs in safe and supportive environments.

Interested in signing up for CAN programs?

If you are interesting in participating in CAN programs, you must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit: https://canucksautismprograms.ca to begin this process.

Already a member?

If you are already a member and you know that registration is open for programs that interest you, please log into your account and continue to complete your program registration at: https://canucksautismprograms.ca.

For a monthly reminder of upcoming Canucks Autism Network programs and registration dates, please remember to check the CAN email newsletter, which is sent out at the start of each month. Access past newsletters.

Find information about our programs, including registration information, eligibility, as well as program locations and times, by clicking on any of the programs listed below.

FALL PROGRAM CommunityWorks CanadaÂŽ

AGE 15-21yrs

Family Events

All Ages

Fitness

16-30yrs

Gymnastics

7-12yrs

Hockey

8-18yrs, 19+yrs

I CAN Be Active

3-6yrs

I CAN Play Sports

7-12yrs

Monthly Youth & Young Adults Program

13-17yrs, 18-30yrs

Music Outdoor Recreation

9-12yrs, 13-17yrs 16-30yrs

Skate Swim

3-12yrs 3-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13+yrs

Weekly Youth & Young Adults Program

13-30yrs

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CommunityWorks Canada® (Ages 15-21) The CommunityWorks Canada® program provides an opportunity for teens and young adults with autism to volunteer alongside peers in a variety of community settings while developing work skills and building communication and social skills.

This pre-employment training program is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program and is offered by Canucks Autism Network as part of a new federally funded national project called Worktopia.

The federal grant for the CommunityWorks Canada® program comes to an end in January 2019.

Canucks Autism Network is in the process of re-visioning and revitalizing Youth and Young Adult programming. Stay tuned throughout the year for new program offerings and more information.

FALL COMMUNITYWORKS CANADA® LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Activity

Day of the Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Vancouver

Various

Saturday

9:30am-12:00pm

Sep 15, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

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Family Events (All ages) The purpose of Family Events is to provide families with opportunities to enjoy a variety of fun activities in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. Canucks Autism Network offers a range of activities throughout the year that are open to the entire family, with all ages welcome.

Due to the nature of family events, 1:1 support is not available, however, each family event is supported by many helpful volunteers.

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Family Events (All ages) FALL 2018 FAMILY EVENT LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Chilliwack

Chilliwack Corn Maze

A’MAZE’ing Family Events (Corn Maze)

Sun, Sep 23 10:00am1:00pm

Mon, Sep 3,

Fri, Sep 14,

at noon

at noon

Duncan**

BC Forest Discovery Centre

Halloween Spook-tacular

Sat, Oct 20 1:30pm3:30pm

TBA in October newsletter

Kamloops**

Sunset Valley Farms

Halloween Harvest

Sat, Oct 13 1:00pm4:00pm

TBA in September newsletter

Kelowna**

McMillan Farms

Halloween Event

Fri, Oct 19 4:00pm7:00pm

TBA in September newsletter

Nanaimo **

Brechin Lanes

Family Bowling

Sun, Oct 14, 1:00pm5:30pm; 1-hour timeslots

TBA in September newsletter

Surrey

Hollywood 3 Cinema

Movie Matinee, Movie TBA

Sun, Oct 28 10:30am12:15pm

Mon, Oct 8,

Fri, Oct 12, at

at noon

noon

VanDusen Botanical Gardens

The Festival of Lights

Mon, Nov 5,

Fri, Nov 9,

at noon

at noon

Galey Farms

Pumpkins and Pancakes

Thu, Nov 30, Time TBD 4:00pm9:00pm Sun, Oct 21 8:00am10:00am

Mon, Oct 1,

Fri, Oct 12,

at noon

at noon

Vancouver

Victoria

** Family events that DO NOT require a CAN membership to attend.

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Fitness (Ages 13-17 & 18+) The Fitness program offers youth and young adults with autism the opportunity to become more comfortable in a gym environment with the support of qualified instructors and alongside peers.

The program will focus on learning to use fitness equipment independently and safely, gym etiquette and improving strength and stamina. Improve your fitness, meet new people and grow your confidence.

Program Structure Duration: 90-minute sessions for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost Siblings: No Session Structure: Individual, partner and group exercises

FALL 2018 FITNESS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of

Time

Start Date

Week

Coquitlam

Pinetree

(13-17yrs, 18+)

Community Centre

Sunday

Finish Date

11:30am-12:30pm

Oct 14,

Nov 25,

2018

2018

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Gymnastics (Ages 7-12) The purpose of this program is to teach gymnastics skills to children and youth with autism in a safe and supportive environment. The program will focus on basic gymnastics skills, as well as general gym safety. Participants will gain exposure to typical gymnastics equipment found in a gymnastics facility, such as floor, beam, bars, rings and trampoline.

Program Structure Duration: 60-minute sessions for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: $60 Siblings: No Session Structure: Circuit-style activities, individual and small group skill practice and group games - see more in Gymnastics Activity Storybook to help prepare your child for the program.

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is excited to be providing this program in partnership with Cameron Recreation Centre, Delta Gymnastics Society and Okanagan Gymnastics Centre.

Each facility will provide qualified gymnastics coaches to oversee the lessons and work in collaboration with CAN to make adaptions to curriculum to ensure the success of participants.

Online registration for the fall gymnastics program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon. For more information on fall multi-week program registration, please see p. 36.

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IGymnastics CAN Do Gymnastics(Ages 7-12)

FALL 2018 GYMNASTICS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of Week Saturday

Time

Start Date

6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm

Oct 13, 2018

Finish Date Nov 24, 2018

Burnaby (7-12yrs)

Cameron Recreation Centre

Delta (7-12yrs)

Delta Gymnastics

Sunday

6:30pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:30pm

Oct 14, 2018

Nov 25, 2018

Kelowna (7-12yrs)

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre

Saturday

1:30pm-2:30pm 2:30pm-3:30pm

Oct 13, 2018

Nov 24, 2018

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Hockey (Ages 8-18 & 19+) The Hockey program, in partnership with Britannia Community Services Centre, provides

children, youth, and young adults with autism the opportunity to develop introductory hockey skills (stick handling, passing and shooting) in a safe and supportive environment. This program runs from October to March and provides participants with opportunities to meet new people, build skating and teamwork skills and have fun.

Program Structure Duration: 60-minutes once per week, 6 months Season: October-March Cost: $500 Siblings: No Session Structure: Individual and small group skill practice, group games, scrimmages PLEASE NOTE: There will be a mandatory parent meeting for confirmed participants, aged 8-18yrs on September 11 from 7:00pm8:30pm, in Burnaby. More details to be emailed closer to the date. A meeting will be held for the 19+ hockey program in September. More details to come.

Canucks Autism Network has prepared a video storybook to help hockey participants prepare for the program.

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Hockey (Ages 8-18 & 19+)

FALL 2018 HOCKEY LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of

Surrey

North Surrey

Week Saturday

(8-18yrs)

Recreation Centre

Vancouver*

Britannia Arena

Saturday

Time

Start

Finish

8:30am-9:30am

Date Oct 13,

Date Mar 16,

2018

2019

Oct 13,

Mar 16,

2018

2019

Oct 12,

Mar 15,

2018

2019

9:00am-10:00am

(8-18yrs) Vancouver*

Britannia Arena

(19+yrs)

Friday

9:00am-10:00am

* Programs have not yet been confirmed

Online registration for the 2018-19 Hockey program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon. For more information on fall multi-week program registration, please see p. 36.

I CAN Be Active (Ages 3-6) A gym-based introduction to movement and sports skills The purpose of the I CAN Be Active program is to teach children with autism, and their siblings, fundamental movement skills in a safe and supportive environment. Learning basic skills such as running, jumping and balancing helps children build the confidence necessary for a lifetime of sport and physical activity.

This program is designed to give children the opportunity to be active and work on their basic skills through games.

Program Structure & Supports Duration: 45 minutes per week for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost Siblings: Yes Session Structure: Warm-up, group games, individual skill practice—see more in the I CAN Be Active Storybook Program Supports: At Canucks Autism Network, we strive to meet the needs of each participant. For more information about the supports provided at our multiweek programs, please see p. 36.

PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR I CAN BE ACTIVE PROGRAM LOCATIONS AND TIMES.

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I CAN Be Active (Ages 3-6) FALL 2018 I CAN BE ACTIVE LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Burnaby

Edmonds Community Centre

Duncan* Kamloops Kamloops Langley Maple Ridge Nanaimo Port Coquitlam Surrey Vancouver Victoria West Kelowna

Day of Week Tuesday

Time

The HUB at Cowichan Station Beattie Elementary School Beattie Elementary School Walnut Grove Recreation Centre Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Nanaimo Pleasant Valley Elementary Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

Sunday

4:00pm-5:00pm

Monday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Tuesday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Sunday

1:15pm-2:00pm

Sunday

9:45am-10:30am

Wednesday

4:30pm-5:15pm

Wednesday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Monday

5:15pm-6:00pm; 6:00pm-6:45pm

Britannia Community Centre

Monday

5:15pm-6:00pm

Royal Oak Middle School Mar Jok Elementary School

Saturday

6:00pm-6:45pm 1:15pm-2:00pm

Monday

5:15pm-6:00pm

6:15pm-7:00pm

Start Date Oct 9, 2018

Finish Date Nov 13, 2018

Oct 14, 2018 Oct 15,2018 Oct 16, 2018 Oct 14, 2018 Oct 14, 2018 Oct 10, 2018 Oct 10, 2018 Oct 15, 2018

Nov 25, 2018 Nov 26, 2018 Nov 20, 2018 Nov 25, 2018 Nov 25, 2018 Nov 21, 2018 Nov 21, 2018 Nov 26, 2018

Oct 22, 2018

Dec 3, 2018

Oct 13, 2018 Oct 15, 2018

Nov 24, 2018 Nov 26, 2018

* Program has not yet been confirmed

Online registration for the fall I CAN Be Active program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon. For more information on fall multi-week program registration, please see p. 36.

I CAN Play Sports (Ages 7-12) An introduction to soccer, basketball, and many gym-based games The purpose of the I CAN Play Sports program is to provide children with autism, and their siblings, a fun introduction into the world of sports! Participants will enjoy games and drills that work on varied and progressive skills, specifically those used in the sports of soccer and basketball. This program is designed to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment for all those taking part.

Program Structure Duration: 60-minutes once per week for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No Cost Siblings: Yes Session Structure: Individual practice and group games that work on skills relating to physical literacy, soccer and basketball Participants can prepare for this program by reviewing the I CAN Play Sports Activity Storybook.

PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR I CAN PLAY SPORTS PROGRAM LOCATIONS AND TIMES.

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I CAN Play Sports (Ages 7-12) FALL 2018 I CAN PLAY SPORTS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Abbotsford*

Abbotsford Recreation Centre Edmonds Community Centre The HUB at Cowichan Station Beattie Elementary School Beattie Elementary School Walnut Grove Recreation Centre

Burnaby Duncan* Kamloops Kamloops Langley Maple Ridge Nanaimo Port Coquitlam Surrey Vancouver Victoria West Kelowna

Day of Week Saturday

Time

Start Date Oct 13, 2018 Oct 9, 2018 Oct 14, 2018 Oct 15, 2018 Oct 16, 2018 Oct 14, 2018

Finish Date Nov 24, 2018 Nov 13, 2018 Nov 25, 2018 Nov 26, 2018 Nov 20, 2018 Nov 25, 2018

Tuesday

7:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday

5:00pm-6:00pm

Monday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Tuesday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Sunday

2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Pleasant Valley Elementary School Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

10:30am-11:30am

Oct 14, 2018 Oct 10, 2018 Oct 10, 2018

Nov 25, 2018 Nov 21, 2018 Nov 21, 2018

Wednesday

5:15pm-6:15pm

Wednesday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Surrey YMCA

Sunday

4:00pm-5:00pm; 5:00pm-6:00pm

Oct 14, 2018

Nov 25, 2018

Britannia Community Centre Royal Oak Middle School

Monday

6:45pm-7:45pm

Saturday

2:00pm-3:00pm

Oct 22, 2018 Oct 13, 2018

Dec 3, 2018 Nov 24, 2018

Mar Jok Elementary

Monday

6:00pm-7:00pm

Oct 15, 2018

Nov 26, 2018

5:45pm-6:45pm

* Programs have not yet been confirmed

Online registration for the fall I CAN Play Sports program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon. For more information on fall multi-week program registration, please see p. 36.

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Monthly Youth & Young Adult Programs: Vancouver Island

(Ages 13-17, 18+) The purpose of the youth and young adult monthly programs are to offer the opportunity for youth and young adults with autism to get together and have a good time in a safe and supportive environment, without committing to multiple sessions. Activities vary each month so that you can connect with others who have similar interests. Try something new, have a good time and meet new people.

Program Structure & Supports Participants are encouraged to engage in positive social interactions with the assistance of trained program staff, leaders, experienced support staff and dedicated volunteers.

Nanaimo, 13-17yrs, 18+yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Parksville

Riptide Lagoon

Mini golf!

Tues, Sep 11, Mon, Aug 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm at noon

Fri, Aug 17, at noon

Nanaimo

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Group games & activities

Tues, Oct 2.

Mon, Sep 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm at noon

Fri, Sep 14, at noon

Nanaimo

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Group games & activities

Tues, Nov 6, Mon, Oct 8, 6:00pm-8:00pm at noon

Fri, Oct 12, at noon

Victoria, 13-17yrs, 18+yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Victoria

Prospect Lake

TBA

1:30pm-4:00pm

Mon, Sep 10, at noon

Fri, Sep 14, at noon

Victoria

Interactivity Board Game CafĂŠ

Board games!

Sunday, Nov 4, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Mon, Oct 8, at noon

Fri, Oct 12, at noon

Monthly Youth & Young Adult Program: Lower Mainland

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(Ages 13-17yrs, 18+) FALL 2018 MONTHLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM LOCATIONS & TIMES

13-17yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Vancouver Tradeworks

Woodworking

Sat, Sept 22, 10:00am-12:00pm

Mon, Aug 13, at noon

Fri, Aug 17, at noon

Surrey

Port Kells Farms

Pumpkin Patch & Hay Maze

Sat, Oct 13, 10:00am-12:00pm

Mon, Sep 10, at noon

Fri, Sep 14, at noon

Burnaby

Microsoft Store— Metrotown

Microsoft 3D Paint Workshop

Sunday, Nov 4, 9:30am-11:00am

Monday, Oct 8, at noon

Fri, Oct 12, at noon

Registration Closes Fri, Aug 17, at noon

18+yrs City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time

Vancouver

Tradeworks

Woodworking

Sat, Sept 22, 12:15pm-2:15pm

Registration Opens Mon, Aug 13, at noon

Surrey

Port Kell Farms

Pumpkin Patch & Hay Maze

Sat, Oct 20, 10:00am-12:00pm

Mon, Sep 10, at noon

Fri, Sep 14, at noon

Burnaby

Microsoft Store, Metrotown

Microsoft 3D Paint Workshop

Sun, Nov 18, 9:30am-11:00am

Mon, Oct 8, at noon

Fri, Oct 12, at noon

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Music (ages 7-12 & 13-17)

The Music program, in partnership with Sarah McLachlan School of Music, offers children and youth with autism the opportunity to practice singing and to play basic percussion instruments in a group lesson format. Lessons are taught by experienced music instructors and supported by CAN staff and volunteers.

FALL 2018 MUSIC LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Vancouver (7-12 yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Vancouver (13-17 yrs)

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Day of Week Monday

Time

Monday

7:30pm-8:30pm

5:30pm-6:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm

Start End Date Date Oct 15, Dec 10, 2018 2018 Oct 15, Dec 10, 2018 2018

Online registration for the Music program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon.

Outdoor Rec Recreation (Ages 13-17 & 18+) Outdoor

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The Outdoor Recreation program, in partnership with Power to Be, offers youth and young adults with autism the opportunity to try a range of outdoor activities alongside peers and under the leadership of experienced instructors. Activities vary by season but may include hiking, rock climbing and paddling. A great chance to try new things, have fun and meet new people in your community.

FALL 2018 OUTDOOR RECREATION LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Activity

Date & Time Thu , Sep 6,

Registration Opens Mon, Aug 14,

Registration Closes Fri, Aug 18,

North

Cates Park

Kayaking

5:00pm-7:00pm

at noon

at noon

Thu, Oct 11,

Mon, Sep 11,

Fri, Sep 15,

5:00pm-7:00pm

at noon

at noon

Indoor Rock

Thu, Nov 8,

Mon, Oct 9,

Fri, Oct 13,

Climbing

5:00pm-7:00pm

at noon

at noon

Bouldering

Thu, Dec 6,

Mon, Nov 13,

Fri, Nov 17,

5:00pm-7:00pm

at noon

at noon

Vancouver North

Grouse

Vancouver

Mountain

Coquitlam

Climb Base 5

North Vancouver

The Hive

Disc Golf

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Skate (Ages 3-6 & 7-12)

The Skate program provides participants with autism the opportunity to develop basic skate skills in a safe and supportive environment.

This introductory program focuses on balance, control and agility.

Program Structure Duration: 30– minutes per week for 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter Cost: $30.00 Siblings: No Session Structure: Warm-up, skill practice, group games See more here: Skate Activity Storybook Online registration for the fall skate program opens to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon. For more information on fall multi-week program registration, please see p. 36.

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Skate (Ages 3-6) FALL 2018 SKATE LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Chemainus

Fuller Lake Arena

Day of Week Sunday

Time 2:00pm-2:30pm

Start Date Oct 14,

Finish Date Nov 25, 2018

2018 Cloverdale Coquitlam

Cloverdale Arena

Wednesday

4:45pm-5:15pm

Oct 17,

Nov 28, 2018

2018 Oct 13,

Nov 24, 2018

Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre

Saturday

2:30pm-3:00pm

2018

Ladner Leisure Centre

Thursday

3:00pm-3:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm

2018

Capital News Centre Cliff McNabb Arena

Tuesday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Friday

4:30pm-5:00pm

Oct 16, 2018 Oct 12,

Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre

Friday

5:45pm-6:15pm

2018 Oct 12,

Nov 23, 2018

Surrey

South Surrey Arena

Sunday

2018 Oct 14,

Nov 25, 2018

Sunset Community Centre

Thursday

5:30pm-6:00pm

2018 Oct 18,

Nov 22, 2018

6:00pm-6:30pm

2018

6:30pm-7:00pm 4:30pm-5:00pm

Oct 17,

Delta Kelowna Nanaimo

Vancouver

Victoria*

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

* Program has not yet been confirmed

Wednesday

9:45am10:15am

Oct 18,

2018

Nov 22, 2018 Nov 20, 2018 Nov 23, 2018

Nov 21, 2018

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Skate (Ages 7-12) FALL 2018 SKATE LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Chemainus

Fuller Lake Arena

Sunday

2:30pm-3:00pm

Oct 14,

Nov 25,

5:15pm-5:45pm

2018 Oct 17,

2018 Nov 28,

2018 Oct 13,

2018 Nov 24,

6:30pm-7:00pm

2018 Oct 18,

2018 Nov 22,

6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm

2018 Oct 16, 2018 Oct 12,

2018 Nov 20, 2018 Nov 23,

2018 Oct 12, 2018 Oct 14,

2018 Nov 23, 2018 Nov 25,

2018 Oct 13,

2018 Nov 24,

2018 Oct 17,

2018 Nov 21,

2018

2018

Cloverdale Coquitlam Delta Kelowna Nanaimo Port Coquitlam Surrey Vancouver Victoria*

Cloverdale Arena

Wednesday

Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre

Saturday

Ladner Leisure Centre

Thursday

Capital News Centre Cliff McNabb Arena

Tuesday

Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre North Surrey Arena Britannia Arena Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

* Program has not yet been confirmed

Friday

3:30pm-4:00pm 4:00pm-4:30pm

Friday

6:15pm-6:45pm

Sunday

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

Saturday Wednesday

10:00am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 5:00pm-5:30pm

Swim (Ages 3-6, 7-12 & 13+) The purpose of the Swim program is to teach basic swimming and water safety skills to children, youth and young adults with autism in a safe and supportive environment. The objective of this program is to help participants develop swim and water safety skills that will assist them in enjoying a lifetime of water recreation pursuits.

The swim program will teach basic swimming and water safety skills under the nationally recognized Red Cross Swim program. All participants will work toward achieving a Red Cross report card that can eventually transfer to other community-based swim classes.

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Swim: Early Years (Ages 3-6) Early Years participants work on entries into the water, buoyancy and movement, bubbles, floats, and front and back swim. Games and songs will be incorporated throughout the lessons to create a fun environment that encourages increased comfort in the water!

Program Structure Duration: 30-minute sessions, 8 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Program Supports: High ratio of support provided by a certified swim instructor, trained support workers and dedicated volunteers.

Cost: $40.00

At Canucks Autism Network, we strive

Siblings: No

to meet the needs of each participant.

Session structure: Skill development, water safety awareness. Review the Swim Activity Storybook to help prepare.

For more information about the supports provided at our multi-week programs, please see page 36.

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Swim: Early Years

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(Ages 3-6)

FALL 2018 SWIM: EARLY YEARS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of the

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

8:30am-9:00am,

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Saturday

10:00am-10:30am 11:30am-12:00pm

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

Week

Burnaby

Edmonds

Saturday

Community Centre

9:00am-9:30am, 9:30am-10:00am, 10:00am-10:30am

Chilliwack

Cheam Leisure

Sunday

Centre Coquitlam

City Centre

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

Sunday

Aquatic Centre

8:00am-8:30am 8:30am-9:00am, 9:00am-9:30am, 9:30am-10:00am,

Duncan

Cowichan Aquatic Centre

Kamloops

Westsyde Pool

Sunday

11:30am-12:00pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Kelowna

Parkinson

Sunday

5:00pm-5:30pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Tuesday

5:00pm-5:30pm,

Oct 16, 2018

Dec 4, 2018

Recreation Centre Langley

Walnut Grove Community Centre

5:30pm-6:00pm, 6:00pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-7:00pm

Mission

Mission Leisure

Saturday

4:30pm-5:00pm

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

Centre Nanaimo

Beban Pool

Saturday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Oct 12, 2018

Dec 7, 2018

Richmond

Minoru Aquatic

Sunday

11:30am-12:00pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Centre

12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm

Swim: Early Years

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(Ages 3-6)

FALL 2018 SWIM: EARLY YEARS LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of the

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

5:30pm-6:00pm,

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

Week

Surrey

Surrey YMCA

Saturday

6:00pm-6:30pm Vancouver

Jewish Community

Saturday

Centre

6:30pm-7:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm 1:00pm-1:30pm

Victoria

Juan de Fuca

Saturday

4:00pm-4:30pm

Recreation Centre

Online registration for the fall Swim program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon.

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Swim : Level 1 (Ages 7-12) This program focuses on foundational swim skills, while building confidence. Participants will work on skills including entering the water, shallow water movement, bubbles, submersions, rhythmic breathing, floats, glides and front swim for a distance of 5 meters. *Prerequisite: No previous swim experience required. Intended for participants working on the skills listed above.

Program Structure

Program Supports: High ratio of support

Duration: 30-minute sessions, 8 weeks

provided by a certified swim instructor,

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

trained support workers and dedicated

Cost: $40.00

volunteers.

Siblings: No Session structure: Skill development,

To prepare for the program in advance,

water safety awareness

please review the Swim Activity Storybook.

PLEASE NOTE: 

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/participant to register for the correct level. If the participant has not been placed correctly, he or she may or may not be permitted to transfer to an alternate level, based on program availability. If there are no spots available, the participant may be withdrawn from the program.



Please bring any previous swim report cards for the instructor on the first day.



With the high ratio of support provided, parents and other family members are asked to remain in the waiting area while the program is taking place.

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Swim : Level 1 (Ages 7-12) FALL 2018 SWIM LEVEL 1: LOCATIONS & TIMES City Burnaby

Chilliwack Duncan Kamloops Kelowna Langley

Mission Nanaimo Port Coquitlam Surrey

Vancouver* Victoria

Facility Edmonds Community Centre Cheam Leisure Centre

Day of the Week Saturday

Sunday

Cowichan Aquatic Centre

Saturday

Westsyde Pool

Sunday

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Sunday

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre

Friday

Mission Leisure Centre

Saturday

Beban Pool

Friday

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

Guilford Recreation Centre

Sunday

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

Saturday

Time

Start

Finish

Date Oct 13,

Date Dec 8,

2018

2018

Oct 14,

Dec 9,

2018

2018

12:00pm-12:30pm

Oct 13,

Dec 8,

12:00pm-12:30pm

2017 Oct 14,

2018 Dec 9,

5:30pm-6:00pm

2018 Oct 14,

2018 Dec 9,

2018

2018

5:30pm-6:00pm, 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm

Oct 12,

Dec 7,

2018

2018

5:00pm-5:30pm

Oct 13,

Dec 8,

6:00pm-6:30pm

2018 Oct 12,

2018 Dec 7,

2018 Oct 14,

2018 Dec 9,

11:30am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm 2:30pm-3:00pm

11:30am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-12:30pm, 2018 12:30pm-1:00pm

2018

4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm

Oct 14,

Dec 9,

2018

2018

12:00pm-12:30pm

Oct 13,

Dec 8,

12:30pm-1:00pm

2018

2018

4:30pm-5:00pm

Oct 13,

Dec 8,

2018

2018

* Program has not yet been confirmed

Online registration for the fall swim program is open to pending enrolment from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24, at noon.

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Swim: Level 2 (Ages 7-12) This program will continue to build on the foundational skills completed in level 1, focusing on glides (front, back and roll over).

Participants will continue to work on swim endurance with a distance of 10 meters. An introduction to deep water activities and life jackets will also be included. *Prerequisite: Participants must have passed Level I and/or are able to confidently and independently execute skills developed in Level I.

Program Structure

Program Supports: High ratio of support

Duration: 30-minute sessions, 8 weeks

provided by a certified swim instructor,

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

trained support workers and dedicated

Cost: $40.00

volunteers.

Siblings: No Session structure: Skill development,

To help prepare for this program, please

water safety awareness

review the Swim Activity Storybook.

PLEASE NOTE: 

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/participant to register for the correct level. If the participant has not been placed correctly, he or she may or may not be permitted to transfer to an alternate level, based on program availability. If there are no spots available, the participant may be withdrawn from the program.



Please bring any previous swim report cards for the instructor on the first day.



With the high ratio of support provided, parents and other family members are asked to remain in the waiting area while the program is taking place.

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Swim: Level 2 (Ages 7-12) FALL 2018 SWIM LEVEL 2: LOCATIONS & TIMES City Burnaby

Facility

Day of

Edmonds Recreation

the Week Saturday

Time

Start

Finish

1:00pm-1:30pm

Date Oct 13,

Date Dec 8,

2018

2018

Oct 14,

Dec 9,

2018

2018

Oct 12,

Dec 7,

2018

2018

5:30pm-6:00pm

Oct 13,

Dec 8,

6:30pm-7:00pm

2018 Oct 12,

2018 Dec 7,

1:00pm-1:30pm

2018 Oct 14,

2018 Dec 9,

2018

2018

Oct 14,

Dec 9,

2018

2018

12:30pm-1:00pm

Oct 13,

Dec 8,

1:00pm-1:30pm

2018

2018

Centre Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation

Sunday

6:00pm-6:30pm

Centre Langley

W.C Blair Recreation

Friday

7:00pm-7:30pm

Centre Mission Nanaimo

Mission Leisure Centre Beban Pool

Port

Hyde Creek Recreation

Coquitlam

Centre

Surrey

Guilford Recreation

Saturday Friday Sunday

Sunday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Centre Vancouver*

Jewish Community Centre

* Program has not yet been confirmed

Saturday

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Swim: Level 3 (Ages 7-12) This program will continue to expand on skills completed in level 2 adding in front glide/side glide combination, and increasing swim distance to 15 meters. Swimmers will spend a significant amount of time in the deep water practicing safety skills, as well as being introduced to sitting dive and deep water support.

Prerequisite: Participants who have passed Level 2, and/or who are able to confidently and independently execute the skills developed in Level 2.

Program Structure

Program Supports: High ratio of support

Duration: 30 minute, 8 weeks

provided by a certified swim instructor,

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

trained support workers and dedicated

Cost: $40.00

volunteers.

Siblings: No

At Canucks Autism Network, we strive to

Session structure: Skill development,

meet the needs of each participant. For more

water safety awareness - see more in

information about the supports provided at

the Swim Activity Storybook.

our multi-week programs, please see p. 36.

FALL 2018 CHILDREN’S SWIM LEVEL 3: LOCATIONS & TIMES City

Facility

Day of the

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Port

Hyde Creek

Week Sunday

1:30pm-2:00pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Coquitlam

Recreation Centre

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Swim: Youth & Young Adult (Ages 13+) The 13+yrs swim program focuses on water safety, introductory swim skills, and fitness. Red Cross Swim Basic I lessons are taught to the group by certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and adaptations are provided where required. A great opportunity to improve swimming skills, meet new people and increase fitness level.

Program Structure

Session structure: Skill development, water safety awareness

Duration: 45 minutes, 8 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Program Supports: High ratio of support provided by a certified swim instructor, trained support workers and dedicated volunteers.

Cost: $60.00 Siblings: No

FALL 2018 SWIM: YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT LOCATIONS & TIMES City Burnaby

Facility

Day of

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Edmonds

the Week Sunday

5:30pm-6:15pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Recreation Centre

6:15pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:45pm

Duncan

Cowichan

Saturday

12:30pm-1:00pm

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

Kamloops

Aquatic Centre Westsyde Pool

Sunday

12:30-1:00pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Kelowna

Centre Parkinson

Sunday

6:30pm-7:15pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Port

Recreation Centre Hyde Creek

Sunday

2:00pm-2:45pm

Oct 14, 2018

Dec 9, 2018

Coquitlam Surrey

Recreation Centre Surrey YMCA

Friday

and Fitness

*All program information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please check canucksautism.ca.

7:00pm-7:45pm

Oct 12, 2018

Dec 7, 2018

Oct 13, 2018

Dec 8, 2018

7:45pm-8:30pm 8:30pm-9:15pm Victoria

Juan da Fuca Recreation Centre

Saturday

5:00pm-5:45pm

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Weekly Youth & Young Adult Program

(Ages 13-17, 18+)

The purpose of the Weekly Youth and Young Adult Groups are to offer the opportunity for youth and young adults with autism to get together and have a good time in a safe and supportive environment. Activities vary but may include games nights, outings to restaurants or physical activity nights. Have fun, meet new people and get out in your community with support from friendly peers.

Program Structure Duration: 90 minute sessions, 6 weeks Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring Cost: No cost Siblings: No Session Structure: Activities vary each week

FALL 2018 WEEKLY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM LOCATIONS City

Facility

Day of the

Kelowna*

Martin Avenue

Week TBC

(13-17 yrs, 18+yrs)

Community Centre

North Vancouver

Harry Jerome Rec

(18+) Surrey

Centre Guildford

(13-17yrs) Vancouver

Recreation Centre Britannia

(13-17yrs) Vancouver

Community Centre Britannia

(18+)

Community Centre

* Program has not yet been confirmed

Time

Start

Finish

4:30pm-

Date TBC

Date TBC

6:00pm Monday

6:30pm-

Oct 15,

Nov 26,

Wednesday

8:00pm 6:30pm-

2018 Oct 10,

2018 Nov 21,

Wednesday

8:00pm 4:45pm-

2018 Oct 10,

2018 Nov 21,

Wednesday

6:15pm 6:30pm-

2018 Oct 10,

2018 Nov 21,

8:00pm

2018

2018

Additional Information

Parent Collaboration At Canucks Autism Network (CAN), we strive to meet the needs of each participant through parent collaboration. Our staff receive training on a variety of support strategies for children, youth and young adults with autism.

Please do not hesitate to speak with coaches and support staff about strategies to use with your child (e.g. Visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.).

Online Program Registration For the majority of our programs, we use a registration process called Pending Enrolment.

This means that spots are not provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and that requests received are pending confirmation. All those who submit registration requests during the online registration period, will be notified of their updated registration status within seven days of registration closing.

The Pending Enrolment registration process is used so that we can accommodate as many unique individuals into CAN programs throughout the year as possible. It also allows for more participants to have the opportunity to try new programs and activities.

Due to the high demand for CAN programs, confirmed enrolment is not guaranteed.

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Additional Information FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT Program Support at Multi-Week Programs  Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers  We strive to meet the needs of each participant and encourage parents to speak with program coaches and staff about useful support strategies such as visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, activity storybooks, etc.

FOR REGISTRATION Fall Multi-Week Program Registration Process  Online registration is open to CAN members from Monday, August 20, at noon, to Friday, August 24 at noon.  All registration requests will have a status of PENDING, meaning that there are no spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.  All those who submit online registration requests during the registration period will be notified of their updated registration status by the end of day on Friday, August 31.  Those who miss the online registration period may request to be added to a program waitlist by emailing info@canucksautism.ca, with the participant’s name and age, as well as the program name, location, and time.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS  The registration system has a ranking feature that allows participants to identify the order of preference for program requests. While we do our best to accommodate preferences, they are NOT guaranteed.  Due to the high interest in programs, we anticipate that we will not be able to accommodate all those interested in attending.  Our goal is to accommodate as many unique individuals as possible throughout the year, while providing participants with the opportunity to try new activities.

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Payment Options

PROGRAM FEES Once a participant is confirmed into a program with a fee, we will follow-up with payment details.

Accepted methods of payment include:  

  



Credit Card Autism Funding Participants ages 6-18yrs are able to submit a Request to Pay form to Autism Funding for the program fee. For participants 5yrs and younger, parents/guardians are encouraged to contact Autism Funding to inquire about eligibility of program fee being covered through a participant’s funding.

Cheque Cash Additional Payment Options Along with the payment options listed above, CAN is open to working with participants to collect program fee payments through additional routes, including bursaries CAN Fee Assistance Program CAN does not wish a program fee to act as a barrier to participation in a CAN program and has created a fee assistance program to help alleviate these barriers for participants needing assistance. For participants confirmed into a program with an associated fee, parents may email info@canucksautism.ca to request an application form and more information about the CAN Fee Assistance Program.

Additional specifics on how to process these fees will be provided to participants for participants confirmed into programs.

Thank you to our Sponsors

I CAN BE ACTIVE Proudly supported by:

I CAN PLAY SPORTS Proudly supported by:

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Thank you to our Sponsors I CAN SWIM Proudly supported by:

I CAN SKATE Proudly supported by:

SOCIAL PROGRAMS Proudly supported by:

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