Canucks Autism Network - Spring Leisure Guide - April to May 2016

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Spring Leisure Guide 2016

About Canucks Autism Network Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides high-quality, adaptive sports, recreational, social and arts programming 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 administer programs in safe and supportive environments.

Interested in signing up for CAN programs?

Individuals and families living with autism 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.

Find information about our programs, including registration information, eligibility, and program locations and times by clicking on any of the Spring 2016 program listed below.

SPRING PROGRAM Basketball One Day Bike Clinic (Shawnigan Lake) CommunityWorks速 Canada

AGE 7-15yrs 5-16yrs 15-21yrs

Connect (Weekly Social Program) Family Adventures Fitness (Kelowna) Fitness (Vancouver) Gymnastics Paddling

13-17yrs, 18+yrs All Ages 14+yrs 14+yrs 3-9yrs 16+yrs

Physical Literacy S Club (Monthly Social Program) SIBS (Monthly Social Program for Siblings) Soccer I & II Sociables (Monthly Social Program) Swim Yoga

3-7yrs, 8-11yrs 9-12yrs 8-13yrs 5-11yrs, 10-16yrs 13-17yrs, 18+yrs Parent-Tot, 4-6yrs, 7-15yrs, 16+yrs, Private Lessons 16+yrs

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for all Spring multi-week programs will open online to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY from Monday, February 15th, at noon, to Friday, February 19th, at noon.

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I CAN Play Basketball: 1& 11

I CAN Play Basketball (Ages 7-15)* The purpose of the I CAN Play Basketball program is to teach basic basketball skills to children and youth with autism in a safe and supportive environment.

Basketball I (7-15yrs) Skills focused on in the Basketball I program include learning how to dribble, pass, and shoot the ball.

Program Structure & Supports Each session consists of 60 minute lessons, once per week, for multiple weeks. Lessons include basic drills, individual skill practice and group games.

Participants are supported by trained coaches, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers, allowing participants to receive 1:1 support.

The Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program staff about useful support strategies for their child. This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, etc.

To help participants enrolled in the basketball program better prepare for their experience, the Canucks Autism Network has prepared a Basketball Social Storybook. *Basketball II (Level 2) will not run this Spring.

For spring program information, see next page.

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I CAN Play Basketball Spring 2016 Basketball Locations & Times* Basketball Level I, 7-15 City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

End Date

Burnaby

Edmonds Community

Tuesday

7:15pm-8:15pm

Apr 12, 2016

May 17, 2016

Centre

Chilliwack

Chilliwack YMCA

Sunday

2:30pm-3:30pm

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre Walnut Grove Community Centre

Sunday

7:00pm-8:00pm

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Sunday

3:30pm-4:30pm

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre

Sunday

10:45am-11:45am

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Surrey

Newton Recreation Centre Britannia Community Centre

Sunday

5:00pm-6:00pm

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Friday

6:00pm-7:00pm

Apr 8, 2016

May 13, 2016

Langley

Vancouver

*All program information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Canucks Autism Network website: www.canucksautism.ca.

Spring 2016 Basketball Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the I CAN Play Basketball program?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th at noon until Friday, February 19th at noon.

All registrations will open to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, CAN staff will review the lists of all those who are interested and will email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on February 26th. Please keep in mind that our goal is to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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[From] being so supportive by staff and volunteers, my son, for the first time, participated in a team sport.

This is something that would have never happened through other programs rather than CAN. As a mother of an ASD child, I feel fortunate to be in CAN programs. CAN is the only organization that provides the amount of support based on my son needs.

- CAN Parent

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I CAN Bike– One Day Bike Clinic

I CAN Bike–One Day Clinic, Shawnigan Lake (Ages 5-16) in partnership with Experience Cycling & Giant Bicycles

The purpose of the I CAN Bike —One Day Clinic is to teach children and youth with autism how to ride a bike in a safe and supportive environment. The hope is that the skills developed in this program will allow participants to enjoy bike activities with their peers and families. This program is available for participants with autism and their siblings.

Program Structure & Supports Participants will attend a 2.5 hour bike clinic where they will learn basic skills such as stopping and steering, while experienced riders will have opportunities to try more challenging terrain. Parents will be provided with a 30-minute bike safety session.

Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers.

Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program staff about useful support strategies for their child. This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

Spring 2016 Bike Clinic Registration Spring program details and registration information will be updated to the program page of our website in early April 2016. Please check back then for this information.

Interested in learning more about other bike clinics that take place throughout the year?

The one-day bike clinic takes place three times throughout the year: once during the fall, winter and spring. Details about program dates and times will be updated at the start of each session on the program page.

Interested in learning more about bike programs in the Lower Mainland?

During the summer, CAN offers the I CAN Bike program for participants with autism in the Lower Mainland.

Please check back to the program page in April 2016 for program details for the I CAN Bike program.

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CommunityWorks Canada® CommunityWorks Canada®(Ages 15-21) The purpose of the CommunityWorks Canada® program is to provide teens and young adults living with autism the opportunity to volunteer alongside typical peers in a variety of community settings to develop work skills and build communication and social skills. The program is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, and is offered by the Canucks Autism Network as part of a federally funded nation-wide project called Worktopia.

Program Structure & Supports CommunityWorks Canada® is a job sampling program that has participants volunteer at various locations in the community. This program focuses on developing both work readiness and social skills, as opposed to developing specific work skills. Early volunteer work teaches responsibility, dependability and appropriate work behaviour, and these skills positively impact long-term job success. The following are examples of some organizations the participants may be volunteering with, as well as potential volunteer tasks: Organization:

Examples of Volunteer Tasks:

Arts Umbrella

Relabelling envelopes

Stanley Park Ecology Society

Assisting with an invasive species pull

Local Community Gardens

Assisting with weeding, path building, etc.

The program will be overseen by CAN program leaders. Due to the nature of this program, participants will not be provided with 1:1 support, and eloping, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviours should not be of concern.

As a condition of the federal funding being received to implement this program, CAN staff will be required to collect data on the group of participants in this program. Due to the data collection, participant attendance is crucial.

Spring 2016 CommunityWorks Canada® Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the CommunityWorks Canada® program?

This program will run on Saturday mornings 9:30am-12:00pm, from April 9th – June 25th. Registration for the spring session of the program will open online on Monday, February 15th at noon until Friday, February 19th at noon. All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY, and participants will be notified of their registration status by the end of day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network aims to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Person’s with Disabilities.

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CONNECT- Monthly Social group

CONNECT (Teens ages 13-17 & Young Adults ages 18+) The purpose of Connect is to offer the opportunity for teens and young adults with autism to get together and have a good time in a safe and supportive environment. The Connect program is intended to provide fun activities within a social context, where participants are encouraged to get to know each other and build peer relationships.

Program Structure & Supports Each session of the Connect program consists of 90 minute lessons, once per week, for multiple weeks. Activities vary each week and may include indoor and outdoor activities, depending on the weather.

Participants are supported by trained program leaders, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers. Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program staff about useful support strategies for their child. This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

Spring 2016 Connect Program Location & Times* City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

End Date

Vancouver

CAN Office (13-17yrs)

Tuesday

5:00pm-6:30pm

Apr 12, 2016

May 17, 2016

Vancouver

CAN Office (18-30yrs)

Tuesday

6:45pm-8:15pm

Apr 12, 2016

May 17, 2016

North Vancouver

Harry Jerome Recreation Centre Youth Lounge (16-30yrs)

Wednesday

6:30pm-8:00pm

Apr 13, 2016

May 18, 2016

Spring 2016 Connect Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the Connect program?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th at noon until Friday, February 19th at noon.

All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, the CAN staff will review the lists of those interested and will email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network aims to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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Family Adventures

Family Adventures (All ages) The purpose of Family Adventures is to provide families with opportunities to enjoy a variety of fun activities in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. The 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 family nature of Family Adventures, 1:1 support is not available; however, each family event is supported by many helpful volunteers.

Family Adventure programs are updated to the program webpage as they are confirmed. As well, members are encouraged to read CAN's monthly email newsletter, which provides information about the upcoming month's programs and registration dates. Upcoming spring family adventure programs include: - Hearts in Harmony Concert (Vancouver) – April 3rd - Sports Day @ BC Place (Vancouver) – May 8th - Movie Matinee (Surrey & Victoria) – Date to be determined Upcoming Family Event: CAN Family Festival 2016 On Sunday, April 24th, 2016, come join us at Jack Poole Plaza (Vancouver Convention Centre) for a fun-filled event that will help build awareness of autism. For more information, please visit: http://www.canucksautism.ca/ support/CAN_Family_Festival_2016.htm.

Spring 2016 Family Adventures Registration Interested in signing up for Family Adventures?

Individuals and families living with autism must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit https://canucksautismprograms.ca, to begin this process.

Interested in learning more about Family Adventures that take place throughout the year?

Program details and registration dates vary for each event throughout the year. Please visit the program page for the latest information.

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Quite often we get to feeling like we are all alone in this world, and sometimes our first inclination is to conclude that it's easiest just to shut ourselves in and deal with everything on our own, out of the public eye. But when we have experiences like you have provided, it makes it that much easier to feel normal.

Scott, Canucks Autism Network parent

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I CAN Get Fit

I CAN Get Fit - Kelowna (Ages 14 and up) The purpose of I CAN Get Fit is to teach youth and young adults with autism how to use a fitness facility in a safe and supportive environment. The program focuses on basic skills such as learning to use cardio and weight machines, and provides an introduction to gym etiquette. In addition, participants will be encouraged to build independence and fitness skills that can be maintained outside the program.

Program Structure & Supports Each lesson is 90 minutes, once a week, for multiple weeks. Lessons include warm-up, core strengthening, cardio, strength training (machines), and stretching.

In each fitness program, participants are supported by trained coaches, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers. Participants are encouraged to attend the program with a ‘workout buddy’ who may assist in generalizing skills in the community after the program is finished.

Spring 2016 Fitness Location & Times* City

Facility

Day Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Sunday

6:00pm-7:30pm

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

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

Spring 2016 Fitness Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the I CAN Get Fit Kelowna program? Individuals and families living with autism must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit https://canucksautismprograms.ca, to begin this process.

Already a member?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th, at noon - Friday, February 19th, at noon.

All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, the CAN staff will review the lists of those interested and will email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network aims to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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I CAN Get Fit

I CAN Get Fit - Vancouver (Ages 14 and up) The purpose of the I CAN Get Fit program is to teach youth and young adults with autism how to use a fitness facility in a safe and supportive environment.

For the spring session of I CAN Get Fit – Vancouver, there may be a research component attached to the program. This research has not been confirmed; additional information will be updated to the online program page once details have been set.

Program Structure & Supports Each session is 60 minutes, twice a week, for multiple weeks. Lessons will include warm-up, core strengthening, cardio, strength training (machines), and stretching. Details regarding the program are dependent upon whether research is taking place – once information is confirmed, it will be updated to the online program page.. Please email tara@canucksautism.ca for more information.

Spring 2016 Fitness Location & Times* City

Facility

Day Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Vancouver

UBC BodyWorks

Monday/Thursday

6:30pm-7:30pm

Feb 29, 2016

Jun 16, 2016

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

Spring 2016 Fitness Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the I CAN Get Fit Vancouver program? Individuals and families living with autism must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit https://canucksautismprograms.ca, to begin this process.

Already a member?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th, at noon - Friday, February 19th, at noon. All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, the CAN staff will review the lists of those interested and will email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network aims to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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I CAN Do Gymnastics

I CAN Do Gymnastics (Ages 3-9) The purpose of this program is to teach gymnastics skills to children and youth with autism in a safe and supportive environment. This program will focus on basic gymnastics skills, including a variety of activities and general gym safety. Participants will be able to gain exposure to all of the typical equipment found in a gymnastics facility, such as floor, beam, bars, rings and trampoline.

Program Structure & Supports Each session of the I CAN Do Gymnastics program consists of 45-60 minute lessons, once per week, for multiple weeks. Lessons include circuit style activities, individual or small group skill practice, and group games.

Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers, allowing for participants to receive 1:1 support.

Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program coaches and staff about useful support strategies for their child such as visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

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

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.

To assist participants enrolled in the gymnastics program better prepare for their experience, the Canucks Autism Network has prepared this Gymnastics Social Storybook.

For spring program information, see next page.

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I CAN Do Gymnastics Spring 2016 Gymnastics Program Locations & Times* City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Burnaby

Cameron Recreation Centre

Saturday

6:15pm-7:00pm

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

May 13, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

May 13, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

May 13, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

May 13, 2016

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

(3-6yrs)

Burnaby

Cameron Recreation Centre

Saturday

7:00pm-7:45pm (7-9yrs)

Coquitlam

Kerrigan Children’s Active

Friday

Learning Centre Coquitlam

Kerrigan Children’s Active

(3-6yrs) Friday

Learning Centre Coquitlam

Kerrigan Children’s Active Kerrigan Children’s Active

Friday

Delta Gymnastics

7:00pm-7:45pm (3-6yrs)

Friday

Learning Centre

Delta

6:00pm-6:45pm (3-6yrs)

Learning Centre Coquitlam

5:00pm-5:45pm

8:00pm-8:45pm (7-9yrs)

Sunday

6:00pm-6:45pm (3-6yrs)

Delta

Delta Gymnastics

Sunday

7:00pm-7:45pm (7-9yrs)

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

Spring 2016 Gymnastics Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the Gymnastics program?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th at noon until Friday, February 19th at noon. All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, the CAN staff will review the lists of those interested and will email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network aims to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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I CAN Paddle

I CAN Paddle (Ages 16-30) The purpose of the I CAN Paddle program is to offer young adults with autism the benefits of being part of a dragon boat team in a safe and supportive environment.

This program is a great opportunity for participants to work on fitness, team building and social skills. The I CAN Paddle program is possible due to the partnership with the Britannia Community Centre. Participants in this program are training to compete in the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragonboat Festival.

Program Structure & Supports Each lesson is 2 hours, once per week, for multiple weeks.

(Along with weekly training, participants will also be committed to attending two regattas, the first on June 5th, and the second on June 18-19th.)

Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers.

The ratio of staff/volunteers to participants will be 1:3.

Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program staff about useful support strategies for their child. This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

Spring 2016 Paddle Location and Times* City

Facility

Day of the Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Vancouver

Creekside Community Centre

Thursday

5:30pm-7:30pm

Apr 7, 2016

Jun 19, 2016

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

Spring 2016 Paddle Registration Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th at noon until Friday, February 19th at noon.

All registrations will open to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, CAN staff will review the lists of all those who are interested and will email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on February 26th. Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network aims to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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Physical Literacy Physical Literacy (Ages 3-11) The purpose of the physical literacy program is to teach children with autism fundamental movement skills in a safe and supportive environment. Learning fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping and balancing will help children build the confidence necessary for a lifetime of sport and physical activity.

Canucks Autism Network is proud to partner with the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) in Victoria and the City of Surrey’s I Am Game physical literacy program in Surrey. Each partner provides curriculum and two coaches to lead each class.

Program Structure & Supports Each session of the physical literacy program consists of 60 minute lessons, once per week, for multiple weeks.

Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers, allowing for participants to receive 1:1 support. Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program coaches and staff about useful support strategies for their child.

This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

To help participants enrolled in the physical literacy program better prepare for their experience, the Canucks Autism Network has prepared a Physical Literacy Social Storybook.

Spring 2016 Physical Literacy Program Locations & Times* City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

North Vancouver

Memorial Community Rec

Thursday

4:30pm-5:30pm (3-9yrs)

Apr 14, 2016

May 19, 2016

Centre Victoria

Royal Oak Middle School

Saturday

1:15pm-2:15pm (3-6yrs)

Apr 9, 2016

Jun 25, 2016

Victoria

Royal Oak Middle School

Saturday

2:15pm-3:15pm (7-11yrs)

Apr 9, 2016

Jun 25, 2016

Surrey

Fraser Heights Rec Centre

Thursday

6:30pm-7:30pm (3-6yrs)

Apr 14, 2016

May 19, 2016

Surrey

Fraser Heights Rec Centre

Thursday

7:30pm-8:30pm (7-11yrs)

Apr 14, 2016

May 19, 2016

Nanaimo

Fairview Community School

Wednesday

4:30pm-5:30pm (5-11yrs)

Apr 13, 2016

May 18, 2016

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Rec Centre

Wednesday

5:30pm-6:30pm (3-9yrs)

Apr 13, 2016

May 19, 2016

Spring 2016 Physical Literacy Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the Physical Literacy program?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th at noon until Friday, February 19th at noon.

All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – meaning that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, CAN staff will review the lists and email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network aims to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that 14 enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

S Club Social Group

S Club Monthly Social Program (Ages 9-12) The purpose of S Club is to provide an opportunity for children with autism (aged 9-12) to get together and have a good time in a safe and supportive environment. Activities change each month to offer a range of fun, age appropriate activities for participants to experience with their peers.

Program Structure & Supports Each month has participants enjoying a different activity.

Past events have included: art/music classes, snow tubing, Lego party, circus school, Science World, rock climbing and much more!

Participants are supported by trained program leaders, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers.

Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program coaches and staff about useful support strategies for their child. This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

Spring 2016 S Club Location & Times S Club programs are updated to the program page as they are confirmed. Members are also encouraged to read CAN’s monthly email newsletter which provides information about the upcoming month’s activities and registration dates.

Spring 2016 S Club Registration Interested in signing up for the spring sessions of S Club? Individuals and families living with autism must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit https://canucksautismprograms.ca, to begin this process.

Interested in learning more about other S Club events that take place throughout the year? Program and registration dates will vary for each event throughout the year, please visit the program page for the latest information.

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SIBS for Siblings

SIBS Monthly Social Program for Siblings of Individuals with Autism (Ages 8-13) The purpose of SIBS is to provide siblings of individuals with autism with an opportunity to gain peer support and education within a recreational context. Events change each month to offer a range of fun, age appropriate activities for participants to experience with their peers.

Program Structure & Supports This program has participants enjoying a different event each month, as well as taking part in Sibshop activities. Past events have included: snow sports, art classes, water sports, laser tag, frozen yogurt, bowling, and more!

SIBS is led by trained Sibshop facilitators, as well as support staff who are siblings of individuals with autism. To learn more about Sibshops, please click here.

Spring 2016 SIBS Location & Times SIBS programs are updated to the program page as they are confirmed. Members are encouraged to read CAN's monthly email newsletter, which provides information about the upcoming month's programs and registration dates.

Please check back for updated program details including program date and time, as well as registration information.

Spring 2016 SIBS Registration Interested in signing up for the spring sessions of SIBS? Individuals and families living with autism must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. In order to do so, please visit https://canucksautismprograms.ca.

Interested in learning more about other SIBS that take place throughout the year?

Program and registration dates will vary for each event throughout the year, please visit the program page for the latest information.

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I CAN Play Soccer

I CAN Play Soccer (Ages 5-16) The purpose of the I CAN Play Soccer program is to teach basic soccer skills to children with autism, and their siblings, in a safe and supportive environment.

Soccer I (5-16yrs) The Soccer I program focuses on skills such as learning to dribble, pass and shoot the ball.

Soccer II (10-16yrs) The Soccer II program introduces more advanced skills such as scrimmaging/team play, and more challenging drills. This program is intended for participants who have previously taken part in the Soccer I program, and who wish to further develop their soccer skills.

Prerequisites for Soccer II: Soccer II participants must be able to dribble with control, shoot the ball into the net, pass the ball with a partner, and follow instructions.

Program Structure & Supports Soccer I & II Each session of the soccer program consists of a 60 minute lesson, once per week, for multiple weeks. Lessons include basic drills, individual skill practice, and group games.

Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers, allowing for participants to receive 1:1 support.

The Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program coaches and staff about useful support strategies for their child. This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

To help prepare participants, the Canucks Autism Network has prepared the following Soccer Social Storybook.

Spring 2016 Soccer Program Locations & Times* Please see following page for soccer schedule.

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I CAN Play Soccer Spring 2016 Soccer Program Locations & Times*

Soccer Level I, ages 5-11 City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

End Date

Abbotsford

Sandy Hill Elementary

Monday

5:00pm-6:00pm

Apr 18, 2016

May 16 , 2016

Burnaby

Edmonds Community Centre

Tuesday

6:15pm-7:15pm

Apr 12, 2016

May 17, 2016

Kamloops

AE Perry Elementary School

Wednesday

5:00pm-6:00pm

Apr 13, 2016

May 19, 2016

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre

May 15, 2016

Walnut Grove Community Centre

6:00pm-7:00pm 2:30pm-3:30pm

Apr 10, 2016

Langley

Sunday Sunday

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Surrey

Newton

Sunday

4:00pm-5:00pm (5-9yrs)

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Recreation Centre Vancouver

Langara YMCA

Saturday

8:00am-9:00am

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

Victoria

Lochside Elementary School

Monday

6:30pm-7:30pm

Apr 11, 2016

May 16, 2016

Soccer Level I, ages 7-16 City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

End Date

North Vancouver

Memorial Community Recreation Centre

Thursday

5:30pm-6:30pm; (7-16yrs)

Apr 14, 2016

May 19, 2016

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek

Wednesday

6:30pm-7:30pm (7-16yrs)

Apr 13, 2016

May 19, 2016

Sunday

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

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

Recreation Centre Surrey

Surrey YMCA

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

Spring 2016 Soccer Program Locations & Times* See following page for level II I CAN Play Soccer program schedule and spring registration dates.

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I CAN Play Soccer

Spring 2016 Soccer Program Locations & Times* Soccer Level II, ages 10-16 City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

End Date

Coquitlam

Pinetree Community Centre

Monday

6:45pm-7:45pm

Apr 11, 2016

May 16, 2016

Apr 10, 2016

May 15, 2016

(10-16yrs) Langley

Walnut Grove Community Centre

Sunday

1:30pm-2:30pm (10-16yrs)

Spring 2016 Soccer Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the I CAN Play Soccer program?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th at noon - Friday, February 19th, 2016, at noon. All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

After online registration closes, CAN staff will review the lists of those interested and will email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th.

Please keep in mind that the Canucks Autism Network strives to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

“

After his first CAN soccer session, his attitude towards soccer had completely changed. He was fully participating and he was starting to enjoy the game. He even scored his first goal. I am amazed at how quickly he was able to take his experience at CAN soccer--the positive, supportive interaction, drills, and games--and generalize them in the real world.

- CAN parent

”

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Sociables Social Program Sociables –Monthly Social Program (Teens ages 13-17 & Young Adults ages 18+) The purpose of the Sociables program is to offer the opportunity for teens and young adults with autism to get together and have a good time in a safe and supportive environment. Events change each month to offer a range of fun, new, age appropriate activities for participants to enjoy with their peers.

Program Structure & Supports Sociables programs take place each month, with the activities varying from month-to-month. Past events have included : bowling, sports events, charity events, art classes, cooking classes, dinners, laser tag, beach BBQ, water sports, snows ports, dance class, games nights and more!

Participants are supported by trained program leaders, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers.

This program is intended for participants to attend independently. As our social programs are designed to encourage social interaction between peers, parents are asked to drop-off their children and return at the scheduled pick-up time.

Spring 2016 Sociables Location & Times* Sociables programs are updated to the program page as they are confirmed. Members are encouraged to read CAN’s monthly email newsletter which provides information about upcoming programs and registration dates.

Spring 2016 Sociables Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of Sociables?

Individuals and families living with autism must first sign up for an online CAN Participant Membership. Please visit https://canucksautismprograms.ca, to begin this process.

Interested in learning more about other Sociables events that take place throughout the year?

Activities and registration dates vary throughout the year. Please visit the program page for the latest information.

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I CAN Swim

I CAN Swim (Preschool—Young Adult) The purpose of the I CAN Swim program is to teach swimming and basic water safety skills to children and youth with autism in a safe and supportive environment. It is hoped that the skills developed in this program will assist participants to enjoy a lifetime of fun and safe water activities.

Program Structure & Supports Each session of the swim program consists of 30 minute lessons, once per week, for multiple weeks. Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers, allowing participants to receive 1:1 support. With the 1:1 support being provided for participants, parents and other family members are asked to remain in the waiting area while the program is taking place (with the exception of the Parent-Tot program).

The Canucks Autism Network strives to meet the needs of each participant and encourages parents to speak with the program coaches and staff about useful support strategies for their child. This includes visual schedules, first-then boards, token systems, social stories, etc.

To assist participants enrolled in the swim program better prepare for their experience, the Canucks Autism Network has prepared a Swim Social Storybook.

Parent & Tot Swim (up to 3 yrs)* Participants will work on entries into the water, buoyancy & movement, bubbles, floats, front and back swim. Games and songs will be incorporated throughout the lessons to create a fun environment for participants to become more comfortable in the water!

City

Facility

Day of the Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

11:30am - 12:00pm

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

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

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I CAN Swim

I CAN Swim (Preschool—Young Adult)

4-6 yrs Swim* This program will focus on entering the water, following a schedule, bubbles, kicking, floating. Participants will progress onto more advanced skills based on their level of comfort in the water.

City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Burnaby

Edmonds Pool

Saturday

8:30am-9:00am; 9:00am-9:30am

Chilliwack

Cheam Leisure Centre

Sunday

4:15pm-4:45pm

Coquitlam

Sunday

8:30am-9:00am; 9:00am-9:30am;

Thursday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Nanaimo

City Centre Aquatic Complex Walnut Grove Community Centre Beban Park Pool

Friday

5:30pm-6:00pm

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

11:30am-12:00pm; 12:00pm12:30pm; 12:30pm-1:00pm

Apr 9, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 14, 2016 Apr 1, 2016 Apr 10, 2016

May 14, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 13, 2016 May 15, 2016

Richmond

Minoru Aquatic Centre

Saturday

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

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

Surrey

Tong Louie YMCA

Saturday

3:00pm-3:30pm; 3:30pm-4:00pm; 4:00pm-4:30pm; 4:30pm-5:00pm

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

Victoria

Crystal Pool

Thursday

11:30am-12:00pm; 12:00pm12:30pm; 12:30pm-1:00pm 4:00pm-4:30pm; 4:30pm-5:00pm

Apr 9, 2016 Apr 14, 2016

May 14, 2016 May 19, 2016

Langley

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

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I CAN Swim

I CAN Swim (Preschool—Young Adult) 7-15 yrs Swim* Participants will work on skill development based on the level enrolled in (level 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5); games and water safety skills will also be incorporated. See information on program level progression.

Level 1: This level will focus on “Comfort” in the water. This program is designed for first time swimmers, the main goal is to become comfortable in the water, and skills will include entering the water, shallow water movement, bubbles, kicking. All skills are assisted. This level will also include walking on the pool deck safely.

Level 2: This level will focus on “Curiosity” in the water. This program will include entries into the water unassisted, introduction to submersions (assisted), front floats, back floats moving from assisted to unassisted, and rollover floats assisted. This level will also include kicking with a buoyant object unassisted and work on water safety skills including learning about lifeguards. *Prerequisite: Past participation in Level 1, or some past participation in a swim setting.

Level 3: This level will focus on “Confidence” in the water. This program will include various entries into the water unassisted, submersions unassisted, and rollover floats unassisted, front glide and back glide with kick moving from assisted to unassisted for a distance of 5 metres. As well, side glide will be introduced, along with front and back swim for 5 metres assisted. *Prerequisite: Be able to float independently and past participation in a swim setting.

Level 4: This level will focus on “Coordination” in the water. This program will include jump entries into the water, kicking with a kick board increasing distance from 5 metres to 25 metres, front glide with kick, back glide with kick, and front glide/side glide combo increasing distance from 5 metres to 25 metres unassisted. Level 4 will also include introduction to treading water, front and back swim with overarm recovery 10-25metres and a distance swim of 50 metres without stopping. Prerequisite: Submersions unassisted, able to complete front and back glide for 5 metres unassisted.

Level 5: This level will focus on “Culmination”. All skills in this level are unassisted, and will include jump entries into deep water, introduction to diving, flutter kick with kick board distance increasing from 25 metres to 50 metres, front swim with overarm recovery and breathing pattern with a distance increasing from 25 metres to 100 metres, back swim with overarm recovery with a distance increasing from 25 metres-75 metres. Level 5 will also include whip kick and treading water up to 1 minute, and a distance swim of 75 metres without stopping. *Prerequisite: Ability to swim 50 metres continuously, without assistance. Ability to confidently complete all skills listed in Level 4 description 23

I CAN Swim I CAN Swim (Preschool—Young Adult)

7-15 yrs Swim City

Facility

Week Day

Level

Time

Start Date

End Date

Burnaby

Edmonds Pool

Saturday

1,2

9:30am-10:00am

Burnaby

Edmonds Pool

Saturday

3

10:00am-10:30am

Burnaby

Edmonds Pool

Saturday

4, 5

10:30am-11:00am

Chilliwack

Cheam Leisure Centre

Sunday

1, 2

4:45pm-5:15pm

Chilliwack

Cheam Leisure Centre

Sunday

3

5:15pm-5:45pm

Chilliwack

Cheam Leisure Centre

Sunday

4, 5

5:45pm-6:15pm

Coquitlam

City Centre Aquatic Complex

Sunday

4, 5

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Sunday

1, 2

9:30am-10:00am; 10:00am-10:30am 6:30pm-7:00pm

Kelowna

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Sunday

3, 4 , 5

7:00pm-7:30pm

Langley

Thursday

1, 2

6:00pm-6:30pm

Thursday

2

6:30pm-7:00pm

Thursday

3, 4

7:00pm-7:30pm

Nanaimo

Walnut Grove Community Centre Walnut Grove Community Centre Walnut Grove Community Centre Beban Park Pool

Friday

1, 2,

6:00pm-6:30pm

Nanaimo

Beban Park Pool

Friday

3, 4, 5

6:30pm-7:00pm

Apr 9, 2016 Apr 9, 2016 Apr 9, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 10, 2016 Apr 14, 2016 Apr 14, 2016 Apr 14, 2016 Apr 8, 2016 Apr 8, 2016

May 14, 2016 May 14, 2016 May 14, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 13, 2016 May 13, 2016

Langley Langley

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I CAN Swim (Preschool—Young Adult) 7-15yrs Swim continued City

Facility

Day of Week

Level

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

1

1:00pm-1:30pm

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

2

1:30pm-2:00pm

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

3

2:00pm-2:30pm

Port Coquitlam

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

Sunday

3

2:30pm-3:00pm

Richmond

Minoru Aquatic Centre

Saturday

2, 3

1:00pm-1:30pm

Richmond

Minoru Aquatic Centre

Saturday

4

1:30pm-2:00pm

Surrey

Tong Louie YMCA

Friday

1

7:00pm-7:30pm

Surrey

Tong Louie YMCA

Friday

2

7:30pm-8:00pm

Surrey

Tong Louie YMCA

Friday

3

8:00pm-8:30pm

Surrey

Tong Louie YMCA

Friday

4, 5

8:30pm-9:00pm

Surrey

Guildford Recreation Centre

Sunday

1, 2

4:00pm-4:30pm

Surrey

Guildford Recreation Centre

Sunday

2

4:30pm-5:00pm

Surrey

Guildford Recreation Centre

Sunday

3

5:00pm-5:30pm

Surrey

Guildford Recreation Centre

Sunday

4, 5

5:30pm-6:00pm

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

1

12:30pm-1:00pm

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

2

12:30pm-1:00pm

Vancouver

Langara YMCA

Saturday

2

4:00pm-4:30pm

Vancouver

Langara YMCA

Saturday

2, 3

4:30pm-5:00pm

Vancouver

Langara YMCA

Saturday

3

5:00pm-5:30pm

Vancouver

Langara YMCA

Saturday

4, 5

5:30pm-6:00pm

Victoria

Crystal Pool

Thursday

1, 2

5:00pm-5:30pm

Victoria

Crystal Pool

Thursday

3, 4

5:30pm-6:00pm

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I CAN Swim I CAN Swim (Preschool—Young Adult) Young Adults Swim (16+yrs)* Participants will spend time working on skills that build upon their existing level of comfort in the water. Games and water safety skills will also be incorporated into the lessons. See information on program level progression.

City

Facility

Day of the Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

1:00pm-1:30pm

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

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

Private Swim Lessons* Private lessons offer 2:1 support to assist those participants with autism who have significant communication and/or behavioural challenges (i.e. aggression, self-injury).

City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

Vancouver

Jewish Community Centre

Saturday

1:00pm-1:30pm

Apr 9, 2016

May 14, 2016

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

Spring 2016 Swim Program Registration Interested in signing up for the spring session of the I CAN Swim program?

Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th, at noon – Friday, February 19th at noon. All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, CAN staff will review the lists and email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that at Canucks Autism Network, our goal is to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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I CAN Do Yoga

I CAN Do Yoga (Ages 16 and up) The purpose of the I CAN Do Yoga program is to offer teens and adults with autism the opportunity to participate in a yoga class designed to promote physical and social development in a safe and supportive environment.

Program Structure & Supports Each session of the yoga program consists of 60 minute lessons, once per week, for multiple weeks. Lessons focus on balance, flexibility, breathing, and relaxation. Participants are supported by trained program coaches, experienced support workers, and dedicated volunteers.

Spring 2016 Yoga Program Location & Times* City

Facility

Day of Week

Time

Start Date

Finish Date

West Vancouver

West Vancouver Community Center

Sunday

7:00pm-8:00pm

Apr 10, 2016

May 15th, 2016

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

Spring 2016 Yoga Registration Online registration takes place during the week of Monday, February 15th, at noon – Friday, February 19th at noon.

All registrations will be to PENDING ENROLLMENT ONLY – this means that no spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After online registration closes, CAN staff will review the lists and email all participants regarding their registration status by the end of the day on Friday, February 26th. Please keep in mind that at Canucks Autism Network, our goal is to accommodate as many unique individuals into our programs as possible, and that enrollment is not guaranteed for any participant.

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