Hornby Recreation Summer Youth Programs 2024

Welcome to the Hornby Recreation Summer Brochure 2024

Hornby Recreation is a committee of Hornby Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association that networks with all the many physical activityoriented groups on the island. We offer a wide range of summer programming for youth as well as fun community day events/activities. Our mandate is to assist & provide recreation programs for all ages and to promote a healthy way of being, in which physical activity is a valued and integrated way of everyday life. REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES

Registration Policy:

Payment is to be made at the time of Registration to complete Registration and ensure a spot in that class/program. Payment options are CASH, CHEQUE, ETRANSFERS. Cheques are made out to “HIRRA-Recreation”. E-Transfers are emailed to recreation@hirra.ca.

Please contact our Recreation Coordinator to make payment arrangements if needed. Email: recreation@hirra.ca

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation with more than 14 day's notice, you will receive a full refund, minus a 10% administrative fee. Cancellation within 14 days you will receive 50% refund, Cancellation within 7 days you will receive NO refund.

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NINJA CAMP

We are excited to share that Frank is returning this year, offering his Ninja Camp and Nature Camps. These camps are fun, explorative and creative.

Ninja Camp is a place to explore ancient Togakure Ninja training with practice in stealth skills, night training, jumping, climbing and More! This Camp is a perfect blend of learning and honouring the outdoors and ancient training, done in a safe and supportive manner. This camp is full of fun!

Instructor: Frank Doss is our longest returning instructor for summer programs here on Hornby Island where he shares with us his wealth of knowledge in martial arts, survivalist skills and he is an all-around nature enthusiast. He has been practicing Ninjutsu for 32 years and has taught ancestral and nature skills for the last 20+ years. He brings great knowledge and a gentle camp atmosphere.

Date: July 2-5 Tues.-Fri.

Ages: 7-12

Location: TBA

Time: 10am-3pm

Cost: $165

Notes: Please ensure that your child has enough food and drink for the day and is dressed appropriately for the weather with hat, sunscreen, etc.

NATURES EXPLORERS CAMP

This camp is all about exploring nature and feeling more at home in the outdoors by practicing the arts of tracking, communicating with animals, moving silently, identifying edible medicinal plants, basket, whistle, flute and jewelry making & more!

Nature explorers use wandering, role play, games & stories to teach about nature by inspiring curiosity.

Instructor: Frank Doss has been our Nature Camp and Ninja Camp instructor for the last 10+ years. He is a nature enthusiast since childhood and is the co-founder and instructor at the Wisdom of the Earth Survival School Salt Spring Island. Frank has taught ancestral skills and wood craft for 20+ years and is excited to share his knowledge and love of nature on Hornby Island.

Date: July 8-11 Mon-Thurs.

Ages: 7-12

Location: TBA

Time: 10am-3pm

Cost: $165

Notes: Please ensure that your child has enough food and drink for the day and is dressed appropriately for the weather with hat, sunscreen, etc.

DANCE WITH PANTUSO DANCE STUDIO

Join Christy Kooman and her team of young dancers from Pantuso Dance for a fun-filled dance camp. We are offering 3 camps this year, Parent and Tot Camp, Twirling Tigers camp and an Expressive Fun Dance Camp over the course of 2 days. These classes/camps are all inclusive and no experience is necessary. Watch for adult classes too! Info on the adult classes is on our website. www.hornbyrecreation.ca.

Parent & tot

Dance class infused with fun and exploration to be enjoyed with your little one using music, props and games.

Dates: July 14-15 Sun.-Mon.

Ages: 0-3 with parent

Time 9:30-10:15am

Location: TBA

Cost: $25

Twirling Tigers

Come Discover the little dancer within. A creative approach to expression and interpretation through dance.

Dates: July 14-15 Sun.-Mon.

Ages: 4-6

Time: 9:30-10:15am

Location: TBA

Cost: $40

MORE DANCE WITH PANTUSO DANCE STUDIO

Expressive Fun Dance Camp.

Join us for this fun, exhilarating 2-day dance camp with a team of young Pantuso Dance instructors. This camp will be filled with rhythmic expressive dance that will touch on styles of hip-hop, improvisational exercises, ballet and Jazz. These young adult instructors have been returning year after year thanks to Christy Kooman, an incredible dancer and dance instructor who grew up here on Hornby Island. They are dedicated to the art of dance and create a welcoming supportive environment for all children/youth to learn and express themselves through dance. No experience necessary. The camp will operate in 2 locations with a good break for lunch. The instructors will walk the groups to and from the 2 locations.

There is opportunity for a small dance show at the end of camp for the participants to share their dance, and an amazing opportunity to see the instructors share their skills and art form with dance. More details on the show will come out at the dance camp.

Dates: July 14-15 Sun.-Mon.

Ages: 6-9

Ages: 10+

(they will be split into 2 age groups)

Time: 11am-3pm

Location: School Gymnasium

Cost: $105

7 STORY CIRCUS

Join 7 Story Circus!

Discover the magical world of circus arts. Juggle: scarves, balls, rings & clubs. Spin: staff, poi, diablo, flower-sticks & plates. Balance: stilts, rola-bola, & partner acrobatics. Play: Improvisation & performance games. Be inspired & amazed by your own abilities!

Instructor: Kaya Kehl, of 7 Story Circus, has been teaching circus arts for 18 years, training acrobats, jugglers & clowns. She has certification as a BC Gymnastics NCCP instructor and as an ACRiX circus instructor. She has experience as a professional aerial artist and a circus events producer. She has a love for all things circus!

Date: July 16-19 Tues.-Fri.

Location: The school gymnasium

Cost: $205

Morning Group

Ages 6-9

Time: 10am-12pm

Your Child will need:

Afternoon Group

Ages: 9-12

Time: 12:30-2:30pm

· Comfortable clothing to move around in

· Snack/lunch

· Water bottle

Artistic Movement

Step right up and join A SUPER FUN SUMMER CAMP on HORNBY!

Facilitator's Cathy Coates and RootZ share 20+ years leading camps across Canada; together they will encourage talents, skills and smiles into a show-stopping spectacle for family and friends presented on Friday afternoon 1pm. Create your own routine to practice and perform or take part by supporting others.

Explore a plethora of mediums: gymnastics, juggling, mask costumes, physical theatre, storytelling, and clown along the way.

If you have a sketchbook, please feel free to bring it and share your art and ideas. We will take time to get artsy-crafty every afternoon.

Children of all experience levels and interests are invited to shine and support in this fun-filled week!

Bring a nutritious snack/ lunch and something to drink!

Date: July 22-26 Mon.-Fri. Ages: 7-12

Location: School Gymnasium

Time: 10am-3pm

Cost: $205

Your Child will need: · Comfortable clothing to move around in

Snack/lunch · Water bottle · Sketch book (optional)

Swim Safe Ocean Adventure Camp

We are so excited for this "Swim Safe Ocean Adventure" camp with Jess Hicks. Jess is passionate about swimming, the ocean and running youth programs so we are stoked she is coming to Hornby. This camp will include paddleboarding, swim stroke improvement, snorkeling, basic lifesaving ocean rescue and other ocean safety skills including CPR and rip current education. This will be an ocean adventure camp that will combine playfulness with safety.

About the Instructor:

Jessica Hicks is a certified Life Saving Society Swim Instructor and a Certified Red Cross Youth Leader. Jess teaches swimming lessons twice a week in Ucluelet B.C to hundreds of children and teaches a swim camp on Denman Island. Jess offers the Stay Safe and Babysitters Course in various communities across Vancouver Island. In her free time, she trains in SUP ocean surfing and competes on a National Level. She also coaches U13 soccer and plays soccer on Denman Island. Jess loves everything to do with the ocean including surfing, swimming and snorkeling. She has 3 beautiful daughters who share her love of the ocean.

Mask, snorkel and a wetsuit are encouraged but not mandatory.

Dates: Jul. 30-Aug.2 Tues.-Fri.

Location: Big Tribune Beach access from Shields road.

Ages 6-8

Time: 10-11:30am

Ages 9-13

Time 12:30-2:30pm

Cost: $165

Your Child will need:

Appropriate swim wear, towel, dry sweatshirt, water bottle, snacks.

Mask, snorkel, wetsuit. If you do not have these, please let us know so we can help source them for you, rental fee’s may apply

KAYAKING

We are super excited to get back on the water with Faroe this summer and are still working out the schedule. If your child is interested in kayaking, please let us know. We will have a schedule and Kayak Program information ready for June 15th .

Our kayaking program in the past has been about learning basics about kayaking, water safety and how to handle a boat in the sea. This camp is super fun with plenty of learning through games and exploration on and off the water to aid in learning basic boat handling skills and kayak/water safety.

we would like to offer a beginner type program for youth as well as a more intermediate program so please specify what you are most interested in.

About the instructor, Faroe Des Roches is a Paddle Canada certified sea kayak instructor and Instructor Trainer and a SKGABC certified guide and Guide Trainer. Since 2004, she has shared her love of sea kayaking with students aged 8-80 and has explored much of the BC coast by kayak, as well as parts of Alaska, Baja California and Patagonia.

Hornby Island Sailing Program 2024.

We are back in action with Coach Jessie Preston offering 3 amazing weeks of sailing. In this Sailing Camp the sailors will learn the basics of sailing in a unique environment focusing on fun and boating safety. Launching, docking, steering, balancing, and propulsion are just some of the activities covered both on and off the water. Participants must be comfortable on the water with a PFD.

About the Coach:

Introducing Jessie, a seasoned sailor with a passion that set sail at the age of 11. With nine years of experience as an instructor, Jessie holds a range of certifications, including Can Sail one to five instructing, PCOC, water sport, safety, first aid, and CPR. Their dedication to sailing and commitment to safety make them a trusted leader on the water. A seasoned sailor whose love for the sea extends beyond the horizon. With a knack for teaching, Jessie finds joy in guiding children and adults alike to embrace the beauty of sailing and connect with the water on a profound level. Jessie will be accompanied by her Mom, Debbie Preston who shares a passion for the ocean as well. She has completed her First Aid CPR and PCOC and is excited to co-coach with her daughter.

More info on the next page.

Your child needs:

A PFD (Personal Flotation Device). If you need one please contact us. Lunch & Snacks

Water bottle, Towel

Appropriate clothing for the weather, temps are cooler on the water Hat, Sunscreen, Extra set of clothes

Closed toed foot wear, (old runners or aquasocks. Shoes should not fall off when child goes swimming)

Hornby Island Sailing Program 2024.

Continued information about sailing with Coach Jessie Preston. See previous page for program description and information about the instructors.

MAKE SURE YOU SAY WHAT WEEK YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR.

Week 1 and 2 are being offered with Opti’s for ages 7-12. Week 3 we will continue to run Opti’s if there is an overflow of registries from week 1 and 2, if not we would like to offer Lasers for older youth. If your child wants so sail lasers, please register them for week 3.

Week # 1 August 5-9 Opti’s Ages 7-12

Week # 2 August 12-16 Opti’s Ages 7-12

Week # 3 August 19-23 Opti’s/Lasers Ages 10+

Location: Fords Cove Marina

Time: 9:30am-3:30pm

Cost: $375

Your child needs:

A PFD (Personal Flotation Device). If you need one please contact us. Lunch & Snacks

Water bottle, Towel

Appropriate clothing for the weather, temps are cooler on the water Hat, Sunscreen, Extra set of clothes

Closed toed foot wear, (old runners or aquasocks. Shoes should not fall off when child goes swimming)

Nature Connections

Join Jala and Cathy for 2 days of fun joyful play and exploration through nature, the forest and ocean shores. This program is based on exploring and connecting with nature through games, arts, and crafts.

About the Instructors:

Jala Klone is a long time Hornby resident, parent, nature enthusiast and ECE. Cathy Coates instructs our Artistic Movement summer program, is a parent and an ECE. They both share a passion for youth wellbeing, education and nature connections.

Date: Aug. 9-10 Fri.-Sat.

Location: TBA

Ages: 7-10

Time: 10am-1pm

Cost: $85

CARTOONING

Come and explore the world of cartooning. Over the course of 3 days, you will learn basics of cartooning and how to apply those skills to multiple disciplines such as comics, animation, storyboarding and illustration.

Day 1 is all about Character creation and construction, Focussing on clean and repeatable character design.

Day 2 we will move into backgrounds and layout. Learning how to use perspective basics to create dynamic scenes for your characters. As well as page layout for comics.

Day 3 We will finish off the camp with a fun personal project's day. Students can either continue work on creations from class or bring in another project to get help on.

About the instructor:

Tyler Manson taught himself to draw tracing comics on his living room window. Ever since then he has enjoyed cartoons, creating characters and graphic design. Join us and work on creating your own 1-page product piece.

Please bring with you a character, image or cartoon you would like to learn or an image that inspires you to create your own character.

Dates: Aug. 26-28 Mon.-Wed.

Location: TBA

Ages: 9-13

Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

Cost: $95

THEATRE

We are still in the works planning some fun Theatre workshops through the summer. Please contact us if Theatre is of interest to you and your child. Stay tuned for more info!

Golf

We would like to offer youth golf sessions and are working out details for dates, etc. Please contact us if this is something that interests you.