Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Okanagan Volleyball Camps Summer camps are a fun way to improve your skills and get ready for volleyball season in the fall!

All camps will be held at: George Elliot Gym Cost: $130 per participant Tuesday to Friday (4 days) Participants registering by June22nd July 3-6, 9:00am-noon will receive a camp t-shirt

Fundamentals Camp (entering Grade 5 to 8)

Code: 0718.113 Players will receive expert instruction in basic fundamentals of all volleyball skills and the opportunity for game play each day.

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Intermediate Camp (entering Grade 8 to 10)

Code: 0718.114 Intended for players looking to improve on their basic individual skills as well as learning higher level team strategy and game play.

Advanced Camp (entering Grade 10 to 12)

Code: 0718.115 Intended for players with previous high school and club level volleyball experience. Specialized training given for each position.

Basketball Camps Each player will receive a basketball and t-shirt included in the registration fee.

Both camps will be held at: George Elliot Gym Fundamentals Intermediate

July 9-12

Cost: $135 per participant

Mon-Thurs, 9am-noon—plus Tuesday evening game at 6:00-8:00pm Mon-Thurs, 12:30-3:30pm—plus Wednesday evening game at 6:00-8:00pm

Fundamentals Camp (entering Grade 3 to 6)

Code: 0718.116 Fun, high paced, skill based games and instruction suitable for the ‘little baller’ looking to improve fundamentals that follow the Basketball Canada principles. Tuesday evening is game night—spectators welcome.

Intermediate Camp (entering Grade 7 to 10)

Summer Camps

Swimming Lessons

Fitness Classes

www.lakecountry.bc.ca/register Phone: (250) 766-5650

Swimming Lessons A Partnership with YMCA

The skatepark has been redeveloped to include a stair set, rails, an A-frame, quarter pipes, a free-floating quarter pipe, boxes and hubbas.

Code: 0718.117 Exciting game-based instruction designed to build on fundamentals while adding team concepts based on “Learn to Train’ Basketball Canada principles. Wednesday evening is game night—spectators welcome.

Skateboard & Scooter Camp A great way to get acquainted with our skatepark’s newest features!

Swalwell Park 9:00am-4:00pm Cost: $230 per person 5 days July 30-Aug 3 (Mon-Fri) Code: 0818.118 At this Evolve Camp, participants will improve fundamental skills like balance and coordination, while finding their style on their board. Campers also participate in traditional camp programming and other sports daily, to get a well-rounded summer experience.

Campers must bring their own Skateboard or Scooter, a CSA approved helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards and knee pads. Visit www.evolvecamps.com for more info.

In YMCA aquatics programs, children learn to be safe around water and feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new. Youth progressive swimming uses a problem-solving, guideddiscovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment. Accessing the YMCA swim programs in our community is a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn the life skill of swimming right here in our lakes where they spend their summers. Lessons are offered in Oyama (Wood Lake– Oyama Hall Beach) and Okanagan Centre ( Okanagan Lake—Pebble Beach). Class size is limited so register early.

YMCA L’il Dippers (3-5yrs)

YMCA Learn to Swim (6+ yrs)

YMCA Star Program (6+ yrs)

Bobbers & Floaters (1st & 2nd Preschool Level) This combined class will orient your preschooler to the water, introduce elementary movements and skills.

Bobbers - bobs, front & back floats Floaters - front floats, back floats, glides & a 3-metre swim without assistance.

Otters Otters orient the beginner to water, assist him or her to experience the buoyant qualities of water, introduce elementary movement skills, develop comfort and confidence in the water and offer an enjoyable experience.

Gliders & Divers (3rd & 4th Preschool Level) Your preschooler will further develop swimming abilities using arm & leg action & surface support Gliders—5-metre endurance swim Divers—introduction to side breathing, 10-metre endurance swim.

Otter/Seal Seals improve front and back glides, introduce rollovers and increase endurance to 10 metres.

Star 1 & 2 These combined levels will teach Lifesaving Society Rookie 1st Aid & H2-O Proficiency. Your child will develop their front and back crawl.

Star 1—elementary back stroke & work toward a 75 metre endurance swim.

Star 2—breast stroke & work toward a 150 metre endurance swim.

Surfers & Dippers (5th & 6th Preschool Level) Challenges your preschooler in front & back swims with more advanced arm movement, surface support & entries.

Surfers—20-metre endurance swim Dippers—25-metre endurance swim

Oyama July 16-27 (Mon-Fri , 2 weeks) Bobbers/Floaters FULL Bobbers/Floaters Bobbers/Floaters Bobbers/Floaters Gliders/Divers Surfers/Dippers Otter/Seal Otter/Seal FULL Dolphin /Swimmer Dolphin/Swimmer Star 1 & 2

3:00-3:30 3:30-4:00 4:00-4:30 4:30-5:00 2:30-3:00 2:00-2:30 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30

Code:

Dolphin Dolphins build on previous learning, introduce front crawl, deep water skills and increase endurance to 25 metres.

$55 —10 classes (Mon-Fri for 2 weeks)

Dolphin/Swimmer Swimmers build on previous skills in deep water, develop proper techniques of the front crawl stroke, introduce the back crawl and develop the individual’s ability to swim a distance of 50 metres.

Location: Oyama Hall Beach

Okanagan Centre

(Across from 15710 Oyama Rd)

Aug 13-24 (Mon-Fri , 2 weeks)

0718.001 0718.002 0718.003 0718.004 0718.005 0718.006 0718.007 0718.008 0718.009 0718.010 0718.011

www.lakecountry.bc.ca/register Phone: (250) 766-5650

Bobbers/Floaters Bobbers/Floaters Bobbers/Floaters Bobbers/Floaters FULL Gliders/Divers Surfers/Dippers Otter/Seal Otter/Seal Dolphin /Swimmer FULL Dolphin/Swimmer FULL Star 1 & 2

3:00-3:30 3:30-4:00 4:00-4:30 4:30-5:00 2:30-3:00 2:00-2:30 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30

Location: Pebble Beach Code: 0818.012 0818.013 0818.014 0818.015 0818.016 0818.017 0818.018 0818.019 0818.020 0818.021 0818.022

(OK Centre Rd W, between Camp & 3rd)

Tennis Camps

Mad Science Camp

(Ages 6 to 16)

(Grades 3 to 6)

A five day camp that teaches the rules, court etiquette, serving, singles and doubles play, scoring, backhand and forehand. Tennis balls will be provided. Just bring your racquet, running shoes (no sandals), water bottle, sun protection and enthusiasm. For double the fun, sign up for both camps!

A fun-filled camp is waiting to capture your child’s imagination through amazing experiments and demonstrations covering all areas of science.

Endless opportunities to discover the world around them with hands-on activities in biology, chemistry, ecology and physics.

Activities include rocket ship building, learning about buoyancy with a boat-building competition, discovering the microscopic world around them, capturing, collecting and preserving insects, dissections, making giant bubbles, ice cream, gak, elephant toothpaste and countless other chemistry experiments—with a few explosions along the way.

Both camps take place at the Woodsdale Road tennis courts (3724 Woodsdale Rd) Camp #1 —July 9-13 6-9 years 8:00-9:30am $75 10-16 years 9:30-11:00am $75

Code: 0718.105 Code: 0718.107

GESS Room 135 Mon to Fri July 16-20

Camp #2 —July 31-August 4 6-9 years 8:00-9:30am $75 10-16 years 9:30-11:00am $75

Code: 0818.106 Code: 0818.108

Instructor: Rob & Deb Geier 9:00am—12:00 noon

Theatre Intensive

Soccer Camps

Spend two weeks “acting out” this summer!

All soccer camps take place at the Beasley Park Soccer Fields (3450 Woodsdale Road). A t-shirt is provided for each participant.

This pre-teen summer day camp will help participants gain a foundation in acting and playmaking through a series of engaging games and exercises. Students will explore the care and use of their voices and bodies for theatrical application, acting technique, and improvisational skills. The intensive will culminate in a play on the final evening that the students have created themselves!

Little Kickers (Ages 4-5) This camp runs 90 minutes each day. Every child is given an opportunity to participate and discover what a great game soccer can be. Fun games & activities will help kids learn the basic skills of kicking, dribbling & passing. They will also learn some of the simple rules of mini soccer by playing 3-on-3 games. Treats on the last day of camp.

July 9-13

8:30-10:00am

5 days $70

Creekside Theatre/ GESS Room 105 Instructor: Aaron Caleb Code: 0718.119 Mon to Fri July 9-20 9:00am –2:00pm daily $300 10 days plus final evening performance

Code 0718.109

Mini Soccer (Ages 6-10)

Summer Fun with a Pocketknife

Skill improvement & fun will be the focus of this week-long morning camp. All levels of ability will be challenged, from beginners to the experienced player. Team & individual instruction is provided by a number of expert coaches. No previous soccer experience necessary, though playing mini soccer is certainly an asset. Enjoy a mini world cup competition complete with a BBQ on the last day of class.

Mon-Fri

July 9-13

8:30-11:30am

5 days $95

(Ages 9-12) Learn how to safely use a pocketknife to produce simply whittled toys for themselves and others and have fun in the process!

Code 0718.110

This camp begins with demonstration and instruction, then hands-on making of projects with assistance. All materials and tools are provided. Students will learn basic knife handling and safety, and how to sharpen a knife and keep it sharp. Over the 5 days students will make their own twig pen that really writes, a rubber band shooter, slip bark wooden whistles, a boomerang, a flying non-electric helicopter, hiking staff, and a space shuttle type airplane that really flies.

Soccer Skills (Ages 8-12) This half-day soccer camp builds in the fun of summer. Skills and drills are mixed in with your favorite soccer games; World Cup, Star Wars and fun games of Head It-Catch It to name a few. To make each day complete there is also time to enjoy water games and Capture the Flag to really enjoy all things summer at Beasley Park has to offer. BBQ and prizes on the last day.

Mon-Fri

July 9-13

8:30-11:30am

5 days $95

Beasley Centre Mon to Fri

Instructor: Rick Wiebe August 20-24 10:00am -12:00 noon

Code 0718.111

Code: 0818.120 $85

Creative Young Minds (Ages 7-12)

If the program you want is full...

Come join us for five fun-filled mornings of creativity for kids.

Clay projects, potters wheels, sculpting, drawing games, expressive watercolour painting and experimenting with fun printmaking techniques. A really playful week of art activities for kids. All supplies included.

Please join the wait-list!

With enough interest, additional sessions could be added.

GESS Arts Room 132/133 Instructor: Rick & Monica Davidson Mon to Fri 9:00am-12:00 noon $120 Camp #1 —July 16-20 FULL Code: 0718.103 Camp #2—July 23-27 Code: 0718.104

S U M M E R F I T N E S S C L A S S E S ( fo r Morning Yoga In this morning yoga class you can move slowly at first, to shake the sleep out of your eyes before moving into poses to begin your day. This is a gentle flow class that will feel deeply satisfying as you allow yourself to sink into your practice.

Whether you have some yoga experience, or are looking for a new way to be active this summer, come enjoy this well-rounded yoga class - 75 minutes of gentle strengthening and stretching. At the end of our practice, we feel relaxed and strong, centered and energized.

New!

(Entering Grades 5-7)

(Ages 4-12)

Mon-Fri

Code: 0718.112 $95

Zumba

teens 13+ to adults)

Pop Pilates

Beach Barre

Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on to Latin and World rhythms. We mix low-intensity and highintensity moves for an interval-style total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy & a serious dose of awesome.

The combination of total body Pilates exercises with the attitude of choreographed dance and the energy of music, results in an intense workout that is FUN and effective. Flow from one exercise to the next, developing a rock solid core, while leaving NO muscle untouched. Every exercise can be modified to fit YOUR personal needs. Please bring a yoga mat to class.

Beasley Centre Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm 7 classes $35+tax

Beasley Centre Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm 7 classes $35+tax

Instructor: Liz Coetzee Jul 3—Aug 21 Code: 0718.037

Instructor: Liz Coetzee Jul 5—Aug 23 Code: 0718.039

Learn to tone, strengthen, challenge and lengthen your body at this Basic Barre & Stretch class.

Barre is inspired by micro movements from ballet, Pilates & strength based fitness classes. It is the perfect balance between hardening & softening your body as the end of class transitions into lengthening stretches to counter the strength work.

This summer, class will be held outside! Tone & stretch in the beautiful outdoors at Beasley Park each Wednesday morning for the month of July. A positive start to your day. Please bring a yoga mat.

Meet at Beasley Centre Wednesdays 9:00-10:15am 4 classes $36+tax

Instructor: Elise Dunn Jul 4—Jul 25 Code: 0718.122

Weather permitting we will move to the lawn outside.

Beasley Centre Instructor: Eva Hartmann Tuesdays 8:45-10:00am Jul 10—Aug 28 8 classes $72+tax Code: 0718.028 Drop in fees: Pilates & Zumba $10 / Yoga & Barre $14 Fitness class drop-ins are available. Please pay in advance by calling (250) 766-5650 or visit the Municipal Hall (10150 Bottom Wood Lake Rd) prior to the class.

Register:

www.lakecountry.bc.ca/register 

Phone (250) 766-5650