Summer Program Guide

SQUAMISH RECREATION AND CULTURE

2024

SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE

ONLINE VIEWING APRIL 10 REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 17, 8 A.M.

2023 WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

WELCOME TO SQUAMISH RECREATION & CULTURE SERVICES Squamish Recreation and Culture is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and accessible space for all. Brennan Park Recreation Centre has the following accessibility features: • Automatic doors at main entrances • Well-marked accessible toilets • Accessible viewing area in arena • Low-barrier hand washing/drying throughout • Grab bars in pool showers and urinals • Hand held shower heads • Dedicated accessible shower and bench in family change room • Beach style entry to main pool • Ramp entry to teach pool and hot tub • Pool safe wheel chairs

Sign up for our Newsletter Get the latest Recreation and Culture news, programs events and registration information. Receive our monthly newsletter to stay up to date! Subscribe at squamish.ca/rec Acknowledgement: Squamish Recreation and Culture Services acknowledges that we operate within the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

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USEFUL INFORMATION

! WHAT YOU ? NEED TO KNOW Registration Information •

A customer account is required in order to register for all Squamish Recreation and Culture programs.

• Create your account at squamish.ca/register.

• Register online at squamish.ca/rec or in person.

• Payment is due at the time of registration.

• Spaces can not be held for anyone with an amount owing on their account.

• NOTE: Customer Service is unable to process payments over the phone.

Customer Service Customer Service is here to support you with questions regarding admissions, programs, bookings and account inquiries.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre 1009 Centennial Way 604.898.3604

The 55 Activity Centre Westwinds 1201 Village Green Way 38275 Third Avenue 604.848.6898 604.898.3604

Program Refund Policy

For full credit and refund details visit squamish.ca/rec

Pass Expiry

• 10 and 20 Visit Passes expire two (2) years from the date they are purchased.

• Unused passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

• Monthly and Yearly Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Recreation Access Pass Allows Squamish residents in financial need to access Public Swims or Skates & registered programs at a discount. See Recreation Forms & Resources for details.

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ONLINE SCHEDULE PRO TIPS

ONLINE SCHEDULES

HOT TIP! The Brennan Park pool offers all sorts of fun swimming opportunities. Hover over the info icon to quickly read a program description, including age restrictions!

To access the filters on your phone, you click on the circled icon.

DID YOU KNOW? The filters also help you with registration.

To learn how, visit page 20

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ONLINE SCHEDULE PRO TIPS

The pool schedule is subject to change so be sure to look online before heading to Brennan Park Recreation Centre. The most current version is always found on the first page of our registration system.

Pro tip to quickly find your swim time!

Use the “Service” filter when you only want to see the times of a specific activity.

Hover over the “info” icon to see a description, including any age restrictions.

Click on “More info” for additional details

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PROGRAM DETAILS

SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM DETAILS WAITLIST INFORMATION Customers have 24 hours to accept or decline a space. After 24 hours, the system automatically declines for you and the space is offered to the next person.

This will help maximize the amount of participants we can get off waitlists and into popular programs!

WAITLIST NOTIFICATIONS To ensure you know that a spot has come available, add communication@xplorrecreation.com to your Contacts and/or Safe Senders list. Also check your Junk/Spam folder for these emails and mark as “Not Junk”. These steps help the notifications make it to your inbox so you can respond before your spot expires.

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SOMETHING MORE, SOMETHING LESS? We want to hear from you. We are working on inclusionary practices to greater support all in our community. If you and your family are looking to speak to someone about the needs of your child, please reach out to Kelsey at kvanloo@squamish.ca

PRO TIPS

! WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ? REGISTRATION DAY PROGRAMS ARE VISIBLE ONLINE ONE WEEK BEFORE REGISTRATION DAY

DID YOU KNOW?

Use this time to practice navigating, see all that is on offer and make sure everything in your account is working well for you before Day 1.

What you see on your desktop is slightly different on your cell phone – practice navigating on the one you’ll be using.

Customer Service experiences a notable increase in phone call volume on Registration Day and return phone messages in the order received.

You can sync your Family Schedule to your personal calendar (Apple, Outlook, Google, etc) 1. Be in the “Family Schedule” 2. Switch to “List View” 3. Click on “Actions” column beside the program name 4. Select “Add to Calendar”

REGISTRATION ALWAYS BEGINS AT 8 A.M. Your system may need to be refreshed at 8 a.m. if you logged in too early.

DATE FIELD

Check out Registration FAQs at squamish.ca/rec for more tips and tricks!

Courses appear in order of start date. Because our current season’s programs will still be happening, they appear first. Either scroll down to find the upcoming season’s courses OR use the “Date Range” field and put the Registration Day 1 date in the first date field. Leave the second date field as the default setting. Each season’s Registration Day 1 can have start dates happening 2 or 3 months later.

If you’re looking up an activity like Preschool Swim Lessons that have more than 50 offerings in a season, you can put in the Lesson Set start date to skip right to Set 2 or Set 3.

REGISTRATION TIP! Due to high user-volume on registration days, some customers may experience technical difficulties. If you receive a payment error message when attempting to register, please: Wait 20 to 30 seconds - Reselect Place my Order If you receive the same error message, please repeat the steps above.

Do not wait longer than the suggested time to avoid session timeout.

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SUMMER PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS Squamish Recreation and Culture summer programs, day camps and leadership courses offer creative, fun and social summer learning opportunities for all ages. Choose from our selection of School Age Adventure Camps and Bike Camps or LEAP Camps for kids aged 3-5.

More in-depth descriptions, dates and times are found online or by chatting with our Customer Service team.

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS iNFORMATION

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

CAMP CANCELLATIONS

A Camp Weekly Notice will be emailed to parents on the Friday prior to the start of camp. Please ensure we have your current email address by calling the customer service desk at 604.898.3604. Please read the Camp Weekly Notice and send any specific gear required each day.

In the event of a camp cancellation, you will be notified by phone at least 48 hours prior to the start of the camp.

Please ensure we have your correct home and cell phone number on file.

Camps will be held outside. Please ensure your camper is prepared for all types of weather (rain, sun and wind). Please send your child with sunscreen applied, with extra sunscreen, hat, jacket, warm long sleeve, running shoes. We will remind your child to re-apply sunscreen, but we will not apply sunscreen to your child.

If you choose to withdraw your child from camp, you must notify us five days (Tuesday) prior to the first day of camp (Monday).

If you choose to withdraw with less than the required notice or after the camp begins, no credit or refund will be given.

For mountain biking camps please read the rider/parent handbook that will be emailed Friday prior to the start of camp.

To receive a full refund, summer camp participants must withdraw in person, or by calling Recreation Services, five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the start of the first day of the weekly camp or five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the start of the day camp.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

The location of your camp will be communicated to you in the welcome email sent out the Friday prior to the start of camp.

Please be on time to pick up your child from camp. There is a $5 charge for the first 15 minutes, the charge is $1 per minute after that.

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WITHDRAWING FROM A CAMP

CREDIT & REFUND POLICY

No refund will be issued if withdrawal is requested less than five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the camp starting time

CHILD PROGRAM FORMS AND WAIVERS

We require a form for each summer camp participant. These forms are required to ensure the safe participation of your children.

STEP 1 Log into your family account STEP 2 Click on your child’s profile and scroll down to the Child Program Forms field.

STEP 3 Click + New button to fill in your child’s information. Only one form is required per calendar year.

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS SUMMARY

JULY DATE

AGE

CAMP NAME

COST

Full-day Camps: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bike Camps: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LEAP: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

July 2-5

No camp Monday, July 1

July 8-12

July 15-19

July 22-26

3-5yrs

LEAP: In the Garden

$76

5.5-7yrs

Chasing Nature

$272

7-10yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride BLUE

$352

8-12yrs

Chasing Nature

$315

10-12yrs

Level 1 - Leadership Course

$268

3-5yrs

LEAP: Mad Scientists

$95

5.5-7yrs

Let’s Get Messy: Art & Science

$340

8-12yrs

Let’s Get Messy: Art & Science

$315

9-12yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride ALL LEVELS

$440

11-13yrs

Level 2 - Leadership Course

$330

3-5yrs

LEAP: Little Sports Star

$95

5.5-7yrs

Sports of All Sorts

$350

7-10yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride GREEN

$440

8-12yrs

Sports of All Sorts

$403

3-5yrs

LEAP: Space Rangers

$115.50

5.5-7yrs

Out of this World

$336

7-10yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride BLUE

$440

8-12yrs

Out of this World

$336

LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL 2024?

OUR AFTER SCHOOL FUN PROGRAM WILL OPEN WITH SUMMER REGISTRATION ON APRIL 17.

ALL INFO CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT

SQUAMISH.CA/REC

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AUGUST DATE

AGE

CAMP NAME

COST

Full-day Camps: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bike Camps: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LEAP: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

July 29-August 2

August 6-9

No camp Monday, August 5

August 12-16

August 19-23

August 26-30

3-5yrs

LEAP: T-Rex Trekkers

$95

5.5-7yrs

Dinosaur Discoveries

$346

7-10yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride BLUE

$440

8-12yrs

Dinosaur Discoveries

$403

3-5yrs

LEAP: It’s a Bug’s Life

$76

5.5-7yrs

Eco-Rangers

$252

7-10yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride GREEN

$352

8-12yrs

Eco-Rangers

$315

9-12yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride ALL LEVELS

$352

3-5yrs

LEAP: Under the Sea

$95

5.5-7yrs

Treasure Hunters

$340

7-10yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride BLUE

$440

8-12yrs

Treasure Hunters

$403

3-5yrs

LEAP: Animals Big and Small

$95

5.5-7yrs

All About Animals

$350

8-12yrs

All About Animals

$335

9-12yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride ALL LEVELS

$440

3-5yrs

LEAP: Start Your Engines

$95

5.5-7yrs

Junior Engineers

$346

7-10yrs

Squamish Bike Camp: Hardwired 2 Ride BLUE

$440

8-12yrs

Junior Engineers

$403

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS DETAILS

WEEK OF July 2-5*

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7yrs | 8-12yrs

In the Garden

Chasing Nature

Come join us to learn about the hidden world of gardens through active play, science experiments, and fun art projects.

*No camp

Monday, July 1 LEADERSHIP Ages 10-12yrs

K WEE OF JULY 8-12

Join us to explore local trails, identify the many trees and plants that live amongst us, and cool down at the end of the day with some water games and activities.

5.5-7yrs will visit the Sea to Sky Gondola.

8-12yrs will enjoy a day swimming in the pool.

Leadership Course - Level 1

Kickstart your child’s summer learning with this beginner level course! Participants will obtain their Home Alone certificate and gain leadership skills in a fun, safe environment while taking part in creative activities and games. Home Alone is designed to prepare children with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and feel confident when home alone for short periods of time. Participants will learn how to practice problem-solving by handling real life situations. Campers will also enjoy a visit to the swimming pool once this week.

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7yrs | 8-12yrs

Mad Scientists

Let’s Get Messy: Arts & Science

If your child likes experimenting, then this session is for you.

Participants will learn about the world around them through easy experiments, movement and play.

This week is all about the wild and wacky world of art and science! We will be doing a variety of fun experiments, art projects and other activities! Come prepared to get messy. Don’t forget your running shoes for active fun as well.

5.5-7yrs will be visiting the Britannia Mine Museum.

8-12yrs will enjoy a day swimming in the pool.

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS DETAILS

K WEE OF JULY 8-12

K WEE OF JULY 15-19

LEADERSHIP Ages 11-13yrs

Leadership Course - Level 2

Kickstart your child’s summer learning with this certification course! Participants will gain leadership skills in a fun, safe environment while taking part in creative activities, games and have the chance to practice their problem-solving skills by handling real life situations. The group will enjoy a visit to the swimming pool once this week. Successful participants will become certified in the Babysitter Training Course.

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7yrs | 8-12yrs

Little Sports Stars

Sports of All Sorts

Run! Jump! This session will have your athlete playing a variety of sports and games.

They will be pulling you outside to keep the play going until the lights come on!

Join us for an action-packed week of soccer, pickleball, relay races, and much more. This camp is appropriate for all ability levels.

Campers will have a chance to work on their fundamental movement skills while making new friends and working together!

5.5-7yrs will be visiting Ground Up Climbing Gym for a day of indoor rock climbing.

8-12yrs will attend an outdoor rock climbing session with Squamish Rock Guides and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool.

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS DETAILS

K WEE OF JULY 6 22-2

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7yrs | 8-12yrs

Space Rangers

Out of This World

Calling all astronauts!

Explore planets, stars and rocket ships. This week includes a visit from the Space Centre with their portable planetarium!

Dive deep into the galaxy this week! Get your hands messy with galactic slime, create glowing stars and take part in the solar system challenge.

5.5-7yrs will experience a visit from the Space Centre and their portable planetarium!

8-12yrs will enjoy a day swimming in the pool and will experience a visit from the Space Centre and their portable planetarium!

K WEE OF 9 2 y Jul 2 Aug

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

T-Rex Trekkers

Dinosaur Discoveries

In this session, we’ll be trekking back in time to trace the tracks of the T-Rex and other dinosaurs. Your budding paleontologists will love to explore the world of the dinosaurs with us.

Discover your inner dino! Make your own fossil, create an epic volcano, and learn about the various dinosaurs that roamed the land before us.

5.5-7yrs will have some fun with a Parkour lesson at Airhouse.

8-12yrs will attend an outdoor rock climbing session with Squamish Rock Guides and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool.

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS DETAILS

K WEE OF Aug 6-9*

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

It’s a Bug’s Life

Eco-Rangers

No session Monday Aug 5.

Participants will move and play while checking out what hides under rocks, in leaves and everywhere else in nature!

*No camp

Monday, August 5

K WEE OF Aug 12-16

No camp on Monday, Aug 5. Let’s go green together! Campers will have fun learning about plants in the garden, playing ‘green’ themed games and making natural art projects! By the end of the week campers will leave with many ideas and resources on how they can reduce their eco footprint at home and beyond.

8-12yrs will enjoy a day swimming in the pool.

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Under the Sea

Treasure Hunters

Seashells, Starfish, and song!

Your child will love to ‘catch a wave’ with our team to learn about ocean animals and their environment, with artwork you’ll love!

We are searching for buried treasure! Come and discover how to use a treasure map and follow clues to find the reward. Campers will have the opportunity to try geocaching for nearby hidden treasure!

5.5-7yrs will visit Britannia Mine Museum 8-12yrs will attend an outdoor rock climbing session with Squamish Rock Guides and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool.

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS DETAILS

K WEE OF Aug 3 19-2

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Animals Big & Small

All About Animals

From ladybugs to lions, from butterflies to bears, your little animal lover will enjoy exploring all aspects of the animal kingdom.

Did you know bears can smell food from over a kilometre away? This week is full of fun with stories, art and science that are all about...you guessed it: animals! Campers will take part in a variety of art projects and active games each day while learning about nature and wildlife living in Squamish and beyond.

5.5-7yrs will be visiting Ground Up Climbing Gym for a day of indoor rock climbing.

8-12yrs will visit the Sea to Sky Gondola and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool.

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We are going to rev up participants with races and running. This high-octane session is sure to have them thankful they made the pit stop.

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 8-12yrs

Junior Engineers

Curious about how things work? Get creative and experiment through team building, active games, and fun group projects.

5.5-7yrs will have some fun with a Parkour lesson at Airhouse.

8-12yrs will attend an outdoor rock climbing session with Squamish Rock Guides and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool.

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2024 SUMMER CAMPS

Squamish Bike Camps

Get outside, ride your bike, have fun!

Develop your mountain bike skills on the trails you love, and some that you haven’t tried before! There’s something for everybody with NEW Green & Blue skill levels for ages 7-10yrs. Trail selection is at the discretion of our coaches and is based on the group’s overall riding ability.

This program does not take place at Brennan Park Recreation Centre and participants will be asked to meet our staff at a specified location which will be communicated via email. First day attendance is mandatory in order for our coaches to conduct a skills assessment.

HARDWIRED 2 RIDE - BLUE

For riders who are comfortable and experienced riding Greenlevel trails, and progressing toward Blue-levels.

HARDWIRED 2 RIDE - ALL LEVELS

HARDWIRED 2 RIDE - GREEN

For emerging riders who are building their confidence on basic Green-level trails. Focus will be ‘geared’ toward fun, flowy trails with lots of opportunity for skills-practice and repetition.

For riders who are comfortable and experienced riding Greenlevel trails, and progressing toward - or comfortably riding Blues.

Full-day camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

Date

Age

Camp Name

Cost

Sessions

July 2-5

7-10y

Hardwired 2 Ride - BLUE

$352

4

July 8-12

9-12y

Hardwired 2 Ride - ALL LEVELS

$440

5

July 15-19

7-10y

Hardwired 2 Ride - GREEN

$440

5

July 22-26

7-10y

Hardwired 2 Ride - BLUE

$440

5

July 29 - August 2

7-10y

Hardwired 2 Ride - BLUE

$440

5

August 6-9

7-10y

Hardwired 2 Ride - GREEN

$352

4

August 6-9

9-12y

Hardwired 2 Ride - ALL LEVELS

$352

4

August 12-16

7-10y

Hardwired 2 Ride - BLUE

$440

5

August 19-23

9-12y

Hardwired 2 Ride - ALL LEVELS

$440

5

August 26-30

7-10y

Hardwired 2 Ride - BLUE

$440

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STAY UP-TO-DATE

BY FOLLOWING US!

SQUAMISH GYMNASTICS

MORE TO COME.

CHECK BACK SOON TO REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS.

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AQUATIC GO FOR A SWIM Brennan Park Aquatic Centre is home to one of the cleanest and most accessible pool facilities in the Sea to Sky corridor.

Learn more about our pool features, swim lessons, public swims, shared pool spaces and lifeguard-swimmer ratios at squamish.ca/pool.

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HOT TIPS FOR REGISTRATION DAY

HOW TO LOOK UP YOUR CHILD’S LEVEL 1. Log in to the registration system and select your child’s name.

3. Look in the “Created Date” column for the most recent class.

2. Click on “Activity Outcomes”

4. Look under “Comments” for the correct level.

5. When registering, prompts will also pop up to help.

YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY & SWIM LESSONS Children must be the minimum age of the level on or before the first swim lesson of the set to be able to register.

Creating a duplicate account to change your child’s birthday will result in immediate removal from the class with freezing of accounts until a birth certificate can be presented verifying the correct date/age of participant.

If you have any questions or would like assistance finding the right program for you and your family, please reach out to us at 604.898.3604

SUMMER LESSONS ARE FIVE DAYS A WEEK FOR TWO WEEKS* It typically takes kids 10 days to master the skills of a level. If you are registering in multiple weeks, please select future levels accordingly.

If they do or don’t pass, the ability to change levels will be limited to classes that have space left in them. *Excluding statutory holidays.

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SWIMMING LESSONS

Summer - Monday to Friday DATES

# SESSIONS

DATES

# SESSIONS

SET 1

July 2-12

9

SET 4

August 12-23

10

SET 2

July 15-26

10

SET 5

August 26-30

5

SET 3

July 29-Aug 9

9

Note: No session August 5

MORNING SESSIONS 9:00 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

Swimmer 3

Swimmer 4

Orca

Crab

Sea LIon

Swimmer 2

Swimmer 1

Octopus

Sea Lion

P&T Seahorse

Orca

P&T Goldfish

Swimmer 2

Swimmer 1

Octopus

P&T Goldfish

Crab

Orca

Crab

Narwhal

Swimmer 1

Swimmer 2

Sea Lion

Swimmer 5/6

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Swimmer 4

Swimmer 3

Swimmer 3

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

Swimmer 5/6

Swimmer 7-9

11:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Jellyfish

11:45 a.m.

REGISTRATION TIP!

AFTERNOON SESSIONS 4:00 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

Swimmer 4

4:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Swimmer 1

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

Check out our Registration tips on page 20.

If you’ve never taken lessons with us before, ask a Lifeguard how to get your child assessed.

Sea Lion Octopus Orca Octopus

5:45 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

Swimmer 2

Crab Orca

Swimmer 3

Due to high user-volume on registration days, some customers may experience technical difficulties. If you receive a payment error message when attempting to register, please: - Wait 20 to 30 seconds - Reselect “Place my Order” If you receive the same error message, please repeat the steps above.

Do not wait longer than the suggested time to avoid session timeout.

NOTE Jellyfish, Goldfish and Seahorse have mandatory parent/caregiver participation.

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The District of Squamish is upgrading Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

Completion of the project is expected to take place in phases, over several years, as funding becomes available. The big vision is for a future Centre that will include a second ice rink and second pool, as well as new programming and administration space, accessibility upgrades, and energy retrofits.

Brennan Park projects are likely to be funded by federal and provincial grants, as they become available and as the District is able to match the funds for the municipal-match portion.

Construction will begin late spring/early summer with the first project - the Green and Accessibility Retrofit Project - funded by the $11.7M from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (Infrastructure Canada).

Read on for more details. The District has adopted the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) system to manage overall construction.

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW? Pre-development planning is underway to determine feasibility and timing of future replacements at Brennan Park.

Work is progressing well to prepare for the start of construction for the first $21M project ($11.7M federal grant), expected to begin late spring/summer 2024.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre will continue to operate during the renovations however there will be some impact on programs and community use. The community will be notified of operational impacts during construction via signage, District newsletters, and social media.

Timeline Budget

Construction start date Q2 2024 $21M

PROJECT DETAILS The Green and Accessibility Retrofit Project is the first of many projects slated for Brennan Park Recreation Centre. It forms the first stage of a long-term plan that is in line with the Real Estate and Facilities Master Plan (REFMP) and is only a small portion of work required for the Centre.

This project is funded in part by $11.7M from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (Infrastructure Canada). We are very grateful for this program’s support.

Learn More!

The scope of work must follow grant requirements, which have strict guidelines of what can be built under this grant platform. The District has worked within this guideline, plus the REFMP, to determine the scope of work. Projects such as a new pool or ice rink do not fall within this grant guideline, however, the District continues to plan these longer-term projects (in line with the REMFP).

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YOUTH, ADULTS AND 55+

SUMMER PROGRAMS Deepen your skills and knowledge through a range of creative, fitness and wellness programs, and work-related certifications to suit your interest and lifestyle.

More in-depth descriptions, dates and times are found online or by chatting with our Customer Service team.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS YOUTH

13 YOUTH 18 PROGRAMS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Youth develop important life skills, build confidence, meet new people, and earn certifications to put on their resume.

We offer a range of leadership and training opportunities to help youth build confidence, gain valuable life skills and earn specialized certifications needed for employment.

BR1 Bronze Medallion

Develop water rescue skills & judgement while learning lifesaving, first aid and CPR skills.

BR2 Bronze Cross

Learn to perform even more complex lifesaving rescues, first aid and CPR skills.

HIGH FIVE®

Plan to work with children (ie. camp counselor, sport coach)? Learn activities, tips and resources specific to working with ages 6 to 12.

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National Lifeguard

Teamwork, leadership, communication, and prevention are emphasized. Skills practice and simulations build and prepare you for an exciting and rewarding job.

Swim For Life Instructor

Learn to teach all ages and abilities to swim so you can have a fun, rewarding, well-paying job.

YOUTH POOL TAKEOVER

We will see you in October!

IF YOU ARE 12 TO 15 YEARS OLD AND MISSED YOUR CHANCE TO BECOME A STRONGER SWIMMER...

ATTEND SUNDAY LESSONS WITH YOUTH YOUR AGE TO WORK ON SIMILAR SKILLS AND GOALS.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Certification Program

Age

Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

Home Alone

10-12yrs

See Leadership Course-Level 1

Babysitter Training

11-14yrs

See Leadership Course-Level 2

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11-13yrs

July 2 - 5

Bronze Star

11-13yrs

Leadership Course-Level 2

13-14yrs

Bronze Medallion

13yrs+

Bronze Cross

14yrs+

Emergency First Aid

14yrs+

Standard First Aid

14yrs+

New* Leadership Course-Level 3

15-16yrs

New* Lifesaving Instructor

15yrs+

Swim For Life Instructor

15yrs+

TBD

National Lifeguard

15yrs+

TBD

HIGH FIVE®

16yrs+

Swim For Life Instructor Recertification

15yrs+

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19 ADULTS + AND SENIORS New programs are always being added as we find Instructors who want to share their passion and knowledge. Looking for something different?

Want to offer something new? Let us know.

ARENA

MORE TO COME! CHECK ONLINE IN EARLY JULY. ARENA PROGRAMS WILL START MID TO LATE AUGUST.

EDUCATIONAL

Astronomy - Our Place in the Solar System

Come enter the intriguing age of Space Studies and get the basics of operating a telescope. Learn about the diverse planets and Moons in our Solar System.

Flower Bouquet Workshop

Students will create their own fresh seasonal flower bouquet to take home.

O.W.L.S.

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors (O.W.L.S.) is designed for seniors living with mental health issues and/or suffering from cognitive decline.

FITNESS AQUATIC

Aquafit – Deep Water Fusion

A low impact workout, targeting weekly increases of intensity through formats, intervals & pyramids.

FITNESS INDOOR

Dance Fit Fun

We sweat and we laugh during this cardio-focused dance session just for the joy of it. No dance experience required.

Keep Fit Classes

See pages 34-36 for more information about these 55yrs+ programs.

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FITNESS THERAPEUTIC

Hand & Arm Stroke Recovery

Increase the potential for recovery of the hand and arm after stroke, through challenging repetitions, encouraging use of the stroke affected hand in everyday activities.

Hip and/or Knee Recovery

Exercise is important after surgery for strength and flexibility to get you back to everyday activities sooner.

Must be a minimum of three months post operation.

Neuro-Fit

Circuit-based exercise aimed to optimize the health of neurological systems. Ideal for individuals affected by stroke, acquired brain injury, MS, Parkinson’s or spinal cord injury.

Neuro-Fit: Post Stroke Rehabilitation

Formerly titled “FAME”, (Fitness And Mobility Exercise) is designed to improve fitness, mobility, and strength for individuals affected by stroke.

Re-Fit: Exercise for Osteoarthritis & Fall Prevention

Designed for adults with chronic joint conditions or those having difficulty with mobility: decreased walking tolerance, difficulty with stairs, tripping or falling.

SMART Back

Stabilize, Mobilize, and Reduce Tension to help manage lower back pain using mats, balls, pillows, yoga blocks, sticks, resistance bands, and more.

Tai Chi - Gentle

This Tai Chi-inspired fitness program includes soft and flowing movements designed to enhance balance, coordination and concentration.

Tai Chi - Seated

Similar to Tai Chi – Gentle; ideal for those with limited mobility.

GET IN THE KNOW! Did you know that Recreation & Culture Services frequently adds programs throughout the season?

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SUMMER PROGRAMS In order to provide our 55+ community with the option to view our summer programs in a convenient and familiar format, the details of each program are included on the following pages.

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! WHAT YOU ? NEED TO KNOW Customer Service

Customer Service is here to support you with questions regarding admissions, programs, bookings, in-person registration and account inquiries.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre 1009 Centennial Way 604.898.3604

The 55 Activity Centre Westwinds* 1201 Village Green Way 38275 Third Avenue 604.848.6898 604.898.3604

*PLEASE BE AWARE: Westwinds does not have a customer service desk or staff member working

regularly. Pre-registration and pre-payment must be made for any programs at this facility.

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55 DROP-IN + PROGRAM SCHEDULE Self-led drop-in activities are opportunities to visit with fellow seniors who share your interests and want to contribute knowledge for things like art, cards or sewing.

Drop-in payment and sign-in is required in order to participate.

Please pay in-person at Customer Service.

Drop-in programs do not run on statutory holidays.

Please note that the 55+ Card discount only applies to registered programs. The discount does not apply to any drop-ins.

Self-led drop-in activities at The 55 Activity Centre

WHAT

WHEN

TIME

Carpet Bowling

Fridays

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Crib Club

Thursdays

1 - 3 p.m.

Paint & Sketch

Wednesdays

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sewing & Quilting

Fridays

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ukelele

Thursdays

12:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Monday - Friday

8 - 9 a.m.

Drop-in activities at Aquafit Brennan Park

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PRICE

$2

Regular admission rates apply

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55 DETAILED + SUMMER PROGRAMS BUS TRIPS 55YRS+

Join us on our 55yrs+ Bus Trips to various destinations in the Lower Mainland. Dates, times, and prices vary by destination. Trips are either “Choose Your Own Adventure” (transportation only) with approx. 3hrs at your leisure in destination, or “Special Package” (inclusive of an admission ticket) to a specific event.

Trip details are available on the monthly 55yrs+ Program calendar. See Customer Service desk for a printed list.

O.W.L.S Mental Health Community Program provided by VCH, facilitated by Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Workers and supported by dedicated peer workers and volunteers. Call 778.894.3200 to register.

The 55 Activity Centre Vancouver Coastal Health Tuesdays July 2 - August 27 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

FREE

EDUCATIONAL

Flower Bouquet Workshop Professional florist, Bernadette will lead students in creating their own fresh seasonal flower bouquet to take home. Students must supply their own vase.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre Bernadette Fischer Wednesday August 28 $42 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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55 KEEP FIT + SUMMER PROGRAMS Stay in shape with a variety of fitness classes taught by certified fitness instructor, Kriszti Richterne.

These programs are designed for those 55yrs+ and can be adapted to all levels of ability.

Programs run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays and there are three date sets to choose from.

Detailed descriptions of each program can be found on the following pages.

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Set 1

July 2 - 30 | $30

July 3 - 31 | $30

Set 2

August 6 - 27 | $24

August 7 - 28 | $24

Balance & Strength 9 - 10 a.m.

Men on the Move 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Chair Fit 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Dance Fit Fun 9 - 9:50 a.m.

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*ALL KEEP FIT PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT THE 55 ACTIVITY CENTRE Thursdays

Fridays

Set 1

July 4 - August 1 | $30

July 5 - August 2 | $30 *(30/30/30 - $45)

Set 2

August 8 - 29 | $24

August 9 - 30 | $24 *(30/30/30 - $36)

Balance & Strength 9 - 10 a.m.

Men on the Move 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Chair Fit 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

30/30/30 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Balance & Stretching: Chair 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

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55 KEEP FIT PROGRAM + DETAILS BY DAY TUESDAYS AND/OR THURSDAYS Balance & Strength Low-intensity strength training workout using resistance bands, light weights, balance exercises and stretching.

WEDNESDAYS Dance Fit Fun We sweat and we laugh during this cardio-focused dance session just for the joy of it. No dance experience required.

Men on the Move Low-intensity strength training circuit for men that includes aerobics, strength training, coordination, balance, stretching and a whole lot of laughter!

It is a perfect fit for those who would not generally participate in fitness classes.

FRIDAYS 30/30/30 30 minutes of low-impact cardio and lower body strengthening, 30 minutes of core work and 30 minutes of balance & stretching exercises.

Chair Fit Low intensity workout while seated combines cardio, strength and flexibility, with resistance bands & light weights.

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Balance and Stretching: Chair Balance training while seated to improve stability and help prevent falls.

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55 FITNESS + THERAPEUTIC Our Therapeutic Fitness Programs are open to people 19 years or older.

Call 604.898.3604 or email recreation@squamish.ca to see if these programs are right for you.

Hand and Arm Stroke Recovery Increase the potential for recovery of the hand and arm after stroke, through challenging repetitions of practice and encouraging use of the stroke-affected hand in everyday activities.

The 55 Activity Centre Wednesdays July 3 - August 28 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

$63

Hip and/or Knee Recovery Exercise is important after surgery. It helps your new hip or knee get stronger and more flexible and helps get you back to normal everyday activities sooner.

Must be a minimum of 3 months post operation.

The 55 Activity Centre Wednesdays July 3 - August 28 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

$63

Fridays July 5 - August 30 12 - 1 p.m.

$63

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Neuro-Fit This program is for individuals affected by stroke, acquired brain injury, MS, Parkinson’s or spinal cord injury.

Westwinds Mondays & Wednesdays July 8 - August 28 No classes August 5 9-10 a.m.

10:15-11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$110

Neuro-Fit: Post Stroke Rehabilitation Formerly titled “FAME” (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) this class is designed to improve fitness, mobility and strength for individuals affected by stroke.

Westwinds Mondays & Wednesdays July 8 - August 28 No classes August 5 1 - 2 p.m.

$110

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Re-fit: Exercise for Osteoarthritis & Fall Prevention Designed for adults with chronic joint conditions or those experiencing decreased walking tolerance, tripping or falling. Improve strength and mobility for optimal balance and function.

Westwinds

Tai Chi - Gentle This Tai Chi inspired fitness program includes soft and flowing movements designed to enhance balance, coordination, and concentration.

The 55 Activity Centre Kriszti Richterne

Tuesdays & Thursdays July 9 - August 29 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.

1 - 2 p.m.

Tuesdays July 2 - August 27 1 - 2 p.m.

$63

Thursdays July 4 - August 29 1 - 2 p.m.

$63

$117.50

SMART Back Stabilize, Mobilize, and Reduce Tension to help manage lower back pain using mats, balls, pillows, yoga blocks, sticks, resistance bands, and more.

The 55 Activity Centre Kriszti Richterne Wednesdays July 3 - August 28 3 - 4 p.m.

$63

Tai Chi - Seated Similar to Tai Chi – Gentle, this version is ideal for those with limited mobility.

The 55 Activity Centre Kriszti Richterne Tuesdays July 4 - August 29 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

$63

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