SUMMER 2025 REGISTRATION GUIDE
AQUATIC FEATURES
Moussa Group/Credit Union Leisure Pool
If you’re looking for a warmer pool with more features, our leisure pool is the one for you! It includes the Credit Union lazy river, water bucket features, and a zero entry tots play area!
Wetaskiwin Co-op Competition Pool
Our 6 lane, 25m competition pool sits at 28° C, which makes it the perfect pool for lane swimming, swim competitions, diving, and more!
DENHAM FORD HOT TUB
The Denham Ford Hot Tub is the perfect place to relax after any swim or workout. It features sloped entry, plenty of seating, and has many water jets.
WATERSLIDES
Looking to make a splash? Slide down our blue Russell & Sharalee Crawford open waterslide, or zip down the red Supreme International enclosed waterslide.
SIRRS LLP STEAM ROOM
Did you know steam rooms can help improve circulation by opening up your airways? The SIRRS LLP Steam Room is the perfect place to relax after any swim or workout.
FITNESS CENTRE
EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
FREE WEIGHTS
ELLIPTICALS
SPIN BIKES
TREADMILLS
CABLE MACHINE
The Fitness Centre is unattended. Our front desk staff are happy to assist and answer any questions.
The minimum age to use the Fitness Centre is 14 years old.
Anyone under 16 years of age is required to be supervised by an adult 18 years or older.
Here at the Manluk Aquatics and Fitness Centre, we provide plenty of membership options for everyone! Whether you’re looking to enjoy the pool, do a gym workout or a bit of both, memberships are a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy the facility. Best of all your membership provides you access to the whole facility all day long.
Children under the age of 8 must be actively supervised and remain within arm’s reach at all times of a caregiver who is at least 16 years old.
View the Manluk Centre Pool Schedule here!
Summer Statutory Hours: 11:00am-5:00pm
Monday, May 19 Monday, August 4
*Tuesday, July 1 1:00pm-5:00pm
Community Clean Up
Community Garden Plots
playground enhancement program
Many of the playgrounds in the city of Wetaskiwin are beyond their lifespan and are no longer safe. The City of Wetaskiwin has a plan to renovate and replace the playgrounds over time, as budget and community engagement allows.
This is just the first part of the community consultation process. As the planning progresses, there will be additional opportunities to provide input into the concept, design, and implementation of the project.
Thank you for sharing your ideas, we look forward to collaborating with you to make Wetaskiwin's playgrounds fun for ALL ages and stages!
RECREATION board
a way for residents to actively participate in shaping recreational activities in Wetaskiwin
Arts & Culture BOARD
a way for residents to help create a vibrant community through arts & culture
Make recommendations to Administration/Council for developing and promoting programs, services, and amenities
Increase residents’ awareness and engagement of opportunities to enhance recreation and arts in Wetaskiwin
Provide input on strategies and services, identify new recreational and creative opportunities
We are looking to fill the following positions on each board: two youth members (ages 13-24), five to six members at large
July1-August29 11:00-3:00PM
Monday-FridayMornings
Session1:July2-July11
Session2:July14-25
Session3:July28-August8 (NoLessonAugust4)
Session4:August11-22
Monday/WednesdayEvenings
Session1:July2-28
Session2:July30-August27 (NoLessonAugust4)
Session2:August5-28 Tuesday/ThursdayEvenings
Session1:July8-31
www.Manlukcentre.ca/register
AquaFit A q u a F i t
Stretch&Move
ShallowWater 1HOUR COMPETITION POOL COMPETITION POOL C O M P E T I T I O N P O O L C O M P E T I T I O N P O O L
DeepWater 1HOUR
TUES/THURS
Awater-basedfitnessclassconductedintheshallowor deependofaswimmingpool.Itcombinesaerobicand strengthexercises,usingthewater’sresistancetocreatea low-impactworkout.
Thebenefitsincludeimprovedcardiovascularhealth, increasedmuscletone,andenhancedflexibility,while beinggentleonthejointsandreducingtheriskofinjury.
Parent&Tot(Levels1-3):Agebasedprogression
$46.82/session(8-10classes)
30-minuteclasses
Preschool(Levels1-5):Skillbasedprogression
$46.82/session(8-10classes)
30-minuteclasses
Swimmer(Levels1-6):Skillbasedprogression
$57.22/session(8-10classes)
45-minuteclasses
SwimPatrol(Rookie,Ranger&Star):Skillbasedprogression
$67.63/session(8-10classes)
1hourclasses
Program Seasons
Winter: January - March
Spring: May - June
Summer: July - August
Fall: September - December
Swim Evaluations
Free 10–15 minute session
The Manluk Aquatic Centre offers a free 10–15 minute swim evaluation by a certified instructor, if you are unsure of what level to register your swimmer in.
You can schedule a swim evaluation by calling the (780) 361-4411 or emailing recreation@wetaskiwin.ca.
Parent&Tot
Parent&Tot1 4-11months
1Enterandexitthewatersafelywithatot .
2Readinessforsubmersion
3Holdtotonfront;makeeyecontact
4Holdtotonback;supportheadandback .
5Frontfloat(faceout)-assisted
6Backfloat-assisted .
7Wearingalfejacket:floating-assisted
8Armmovement:splashing,reaching,andpaddlingonfrontandback
9Legmovement:splashing,andkickingonfrontandback . WaterSmartmessages10
July2- July11 #7278 9:45-10:15am Monday-Friday August5-August28 #7357 5:00-5:30pm Tuesday/Thursday
Parent&Tot2 12-23months
1Entryfromsittingposition-assisted
2Exitwater-assisted .
3Blowbubbleson&inthewater
4Facewetandinthewater
5Attempttorecoverobjectfromthebelowthesurface .
6Wearingalifejacket:entryfromsittingposition&returntoedge-assisted
7Frontfloat(facein)-assisted .
8Backfloat-assisted
9Kickingonfrontandback-assisted Surfacepasseswithcontinuouscontact10. WaterSmartmessages11
July8-July31 #7342 4:15-4:45pm Tuesday/Thursday
July14-July25 #7291 9:45-10:15am Monday-Friday
Parent&Tot3
24-36months
1Jumpentry-assisted
2Entryandsubmergefromsittingposition-assiste
3Exitthewater-unassisted
4Holdbreathunderwater-assisted 5Attempttoopeneyesunderthewater
6Attempttorecoverobjectfrombottom
7Standingjumpentryandreturntoedge-assisted 8Wearingalifejacket:jumpentryandfloat-assiste
9Frontandback“starfish”floats-assisted . Frontandback“pencil”floats-assisted10. Underwaterpasses11. WaterSmartmessages12.
July8-July31 #7343 Tuesday/Thursday
July28-August8#7313 Monday-Friday
Preschool 3-5yearsold
Preschool1
1Enterandexitshallowwater-assisted . 2Jumpintochestdeepwater-assisted .
3Faceinwater .
4Blowbubblesinthewater
Floatonfrontandback(3sec each)-assisted 5
6Wearingalifejacket:safemovementinshallowwater
7Wearingalifejacket:glideonfrontandback(3meach)-assisted 8WaterSmartmessages
July2-July11 #7281 9:00-9:30am Monday-Friday
July2-July11 #7283 10:30-11:00am Monday-Friday
July2-July28 #7332 5:45-6:15pm Monday/Wednesday
July8-July31 #7342 4:45-5:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
July14-July25 #7296 10:45-11:15am Monday-Friday
July14-July25 #7293 11:15-11:45am Monday-Friday
July28-August8#7305 10:30-11:00am Monday-Friday
July28-August8#7311 11:30am-12:00pm Monday-Friday
July30-August27#7366 5:45-6:15pm Monday/Wedensday
Preschool2
1Wearingalifejacket:enterandexitshallowwater 2Jumpintochest-deepwater
3Submerge
4Submergeandexhale(3times)
Wearingalifejacketorwithabuoyantaid:floatonfrontandback(3sec each) 5
6Wearingalifejacket:rolllaterallyfront-to-backandback-to-front .
7Wearingalifejacketorwithabuoyantaid:glideonfrontandback(3meach) . 8Flutterkickonbackwithbuoyantaid(5m) . 9WaterSmartmessages .
July2-July11 #7287 9:45-10:15am Monday-Friday
July2-July28 #7328 6:00-6:30pm Monday/Wednesday
July14-July25 #7302 11:15-11:45am Monday-Friday
July28-August8 #7309 10:00-10:30am Monday-Friday
July30-August27 #7338 4:15-4:45pm Monday/Wedensday
August5-August28 #7352 4:15-4:45pm
August11-August22 #7317 9:45-10:15am Monday-Friday
Preschool3
1Wearingalifejacket:jumpintodeepwater,returnande 2Wearingalifejacket:sidewaysentry 3Holdbreathunderwater(3sec.) . 4Submergeandexhale(5times) . 5Recoveranobjectfromthebottominwaist-deepwater . 6Backfloat;rolltofront;swim3m . 7Floatonfrontandback5sec. . 8Rolllaterallyfront-to-backandback-to-front . 9Glideonfrontandback(3meach)
Flutterkickonback(5m)10
Flutterkickonfront(3m)11 WaterSmartmessages12
July2-July11 #7280 11:15-11:45am Monday-Friday
July2-July28 #7333 6:15-6:45pm Monday/Wednesday
July28-August8 #7303 9:00-9:30am Monday-Friday
July28-August8 #7315 11:15-11:45am Monday-Friday
July30-August27 #7339 4:45-5:15pm Monday/Wedensday
August5-August28 #7353 4:45-5:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
August11-August22 #7320 9:15-9:45am Monday-Friday
Recoveranobjectfromthebottominchest deepwater 5.
6Wearingalifejacket:sidewaysentryintodeepwater;tread(15sec.);swim/kick5m .
7Frontfloat;rolltoback;swim5m .
8Glideonside(3m) .
9Flutterkickonfrontandback(7meach),&side(5m)
Wearingalifejacket:frontcrawl(5m)10
WaterSmartmessages11
July2-July28 #7331 5:00-5:30pm Monday/Wednesday
July8-July31 #7348 4:45-5:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
July14-July25 #7294 9:15-9:45am Monday-Friday
August11-August22 #7322 10:45-11:15am Monday-Friday
Preschool5
1Wearingalifejacket:forwardrollentry
2Treadwater(10sec)
3Submergeandholdbreath
4Recoverobjectfrombottominchest-deepwater
5Wearinglifejacket:sidewaysentryintodeep-water;tread20sec,swim/kick10m
6Wearingalifejacketorwithabuoyantaid:whip-kickinverticalposition(20sec)
7Frontcrawl5m
8Backcraw;5m
9Intervaltraining:4x5mflutterkickonbackwith30sec.rests . WaterSmartmessages10.
July14-July25 #7300 9:45-10:15am Monday-Friday
July30-August 27 #7340 5:30-6:00pm Monday/Wednesday
August5-August22 #7356 4:30-5:00pm Tuesday/Thursday
July2-July11 #7277 9:00-9:45am Monday-Friday
July2-July11 #7289 11:15-12:00pm Monday-Friday
July2-July28 #7329 6:30-7:15pmMonday/Wednesday
July8-July31 #7345 5:30-6:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
July14-July25 #7292 10:30-11:15am Monday-Friday
July28-August8 #7304 10:30-11:15am Monday-Friday
July30-August27 #7341 6:00-6:45pmMonday/Wedensday
August5-August28 #7358 5:45-6:30pmTuesday/Thursday
August11-August22 #7316 9:00-9:45am
Swimmer3
1Kneelingdiveintodeepwater .
2Forwardrollentryintodeepwater .
3Treadwater(30sec.) .
4Handstandinshallowwater .
5Frontsomersaultinwater
6Jumpintodeepwater;tread30sec;swim/kick25m
7Flutterkickonback(5m);reversedirection,andflutterkickonfront(5m)
8Flutterkickonfront(5m);reversedirection,andflutterkickonback(5m)
9Whipkickonback(10m)
Frontcrawlandbackcrawl(15meach)10
Intervaltraining:4x15mflutterkickwith20sec rests 11
WaterSmartmessages12 Monday-Friday
Swimmer3
July2-July11 #7279 10:30-11:15am Monday-Friday
July2-July28 #7349 4:15-5:00pm Monday/Wednesday
July8-July31 #7355 5:30-6:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
July14-July25 #7290 9:00-9:45am Monday-Friday
July14-July25 #7301 10:30-11:15am Monday-Friday
July28-August8 #7308 9:15-10:00am Monday-Friday
July30-August27 #7337 6:15-7:00pm Monday/Wedensday
August5-August28 #7358 6:15-7:00pm Tuesday/Thursday
August11-August22 #7318 10:30-11:15am
Swimmer4
1Standingdiveintodeepwater . 2Treadwater(1min)
3Swimunderwater(5m)
4.
CanadianSwimtoSurvivestandard:rollentryintodeepwater;tread 1min;swim50m
5Whipkickonfront(15m)
6Breaststrokearmsdrill(15m) . 7Frontcrawlandbackcrawl(25meach)
Intervaltraining:4x25mfrontorbackcrawlwith20sec rest 8 9Sprintfrontcrawl(25m) . Watersmartmessages10.
July2-July11 #7286 9:00-9:45am Monday-Friday
July8-July31 #7346 6:15-7:00pm Tuesday/Thursday
July14-July25 #7295 9:45-10:30am Monday-Friday
July30-August27 #7337 4:00-4:45pm Monday/Wedensday
August11-August22 #7319 11:15-12:00pm
Monday-Friday Monday-Friday
Swimmer5
1Shallowdiveintodeepwater
2Tuckjump(cannonball)intodeepwater .
3Jumpentryintodeepwaterandtread2mins
4Stationaryeggbeaterkick(30sec)
5Backsomersaultinwater .
6Rollentryintodeepwater;tread90sec;swim75m
7Breaststroke(25m)
8Frontcrawlandbackcrawl(50m) .
9Head-upfrontcrawl(10m) .
Intervaltraining:4x50mfrontorbackcrawlwith30secrest10
Intervaltraining:4x15mbreaststrokewith30secrests11
Sprintfrontcrawlandbackcrawl12.
WaterSmartmessages13
July2-July11 #7284 11:00-11:45am Monday-Friday
July2-July28 #7326 5:00-5:45pm Monday/Wednesday
July28-August8 #7306 11:00-11:45am Monday-Friday
August5-August28 #7359 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
Swimmer6
1Strideentryintodeepwater .
2Compactjumpintodeepwater
3Legs-onlysurfacesupport(45sec)
4Swimunderwater(10m)torecoverobject .
5Eggbeaterkickonback(15m)
6Scissorkick(15m)
7Breaststroke(50m) .
8Frontcrawlandbackcrawl(100meach)
9Head-upswim(25m)
Intervaltraining:4x25mbreaststrokewith30sec rests 10.
Sprintbreaststroke(25m)11.
Workout(300m)12
WaterSmartmessages13
July2-July11 #7285 11:00-11:45am Monday-Friday
July2-July28 #7327 5:00-5:45pm Monday/Wednesday
July28-August8 #7307 11:00-11:45am Monday-Friday
August5-August28 #7360 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
SwimPatrols
RookiePatrol
WaterProficiency
Slip-inentryandstrideentry
FirstAid
Primaryassessment-hazards,ABC’s(breathingandunconscious victim) 1
2Rescuebreathing(onamanikin)
3KnowwhenandhowtocallEMS .
Recognition&Rescue
1Lookattheaquaticfacility-turnanddescribewhatwasseen .
2Simulate-weakandnon-swimmer .
3Recognize-weakandnon-swimmer .
4Throwabuoyantaidwithlinetohitatarget(repeatfor30sec) .
July14-July25 #7297 11:15-12:15pm Monday-Friday August11-August22 #7323 11:15-12:15pm Monday-Friday
RangerPatrol
WaterProficiency
Diveentryandcompactjumpfromaheight(max1m)intodeepwater 1
Forwardandbackwardroll(continuouslyinwater) 2
Strideentry,swimhead-up(25m),readyposition3.
Stationaryeggbeaterkick(30sec)4.
Supporta5lbsobjectindeepwater(2min) 5
Carrya5lbsobjectwithlifesavingkick 6
Swimunderwater(10m) 7
Swimheadup,surfacedive,swimunderwater(2-3m),recoverobject,surface,and returntostartingpoint 8.
Removalofanunconsciousvictim(assisted) 9
IndividualMedley(100m) 10
Timedswim(200min6min) 11
FirstAid
1Primaryassessment-consciousandcooperativevictim
2Rescuebreathingandmanagevictim’svomiting .
3Simulateandtreat-consciousvictimwithobstructedairway .
4Primaryassessmentandcare-shock .
Recognition&Rescue
1Simulate-weakandnon-swimmerandunconsciousvictim
2Recognize-weaknon-swimmer,andunconsciousvictim
3Recognizeandavoidvictimswhopresentadangertotherescuer
4Locateanddescribeobjectsbelowthesurface .
5Approach(20m),non-contactrescueusingabuoyantaid;follow-upprocedures .
July14-July25 #7298 11:15-12:15pm Monday-Friday August11-August22 #7324 11:15-12:15pm Monday-Friday
July8-July31 #7350 6:15-7:15pm Tuesday/Thursday
Patrol
WaterProficiency
Head-upswim,head-firstsurfacedive,swimunderwater(5-10m),surface;foot-first surfacedive,recoverobject,andreturntostartingpoint
upprocedures)
Becomea Lifeguard
#7270 CPR-C
Wednesday,July2
8:30-4:30pm #7270 BronzeMedallion
Thursday&Friday July3&July48:30-4:30pm
#7271 IntermediateFirstAid
Monday,July7 8:30-4:30pm
#7272
Tuesday-Thursday July8-July108:30-4:30pm
#7273 NationalLifeguard
Friday,July11
Monday-Thursday July14-July178:30-4:30pm BronzeCross
www.Manlukcentre.ca/register
AdvancedCourses
CPR-C(withAED)andBronzeMedallion
Prerequisites:BronzeStarorminimum13yearsofage
20-hourcourse
$208.08+gst
Facilitatedinwaterandclassroom.
CertifiedthroughtheLifesavingSocietyAB/NWTBranch
Certificationperiod:2yearsfromthedateof certification.
CPR-CcoversallaspectsofCPRskillsandtheoryfor adult,child,andinfantcasualties,includingtwo-rescuer CPRskills.CPR-C includesanintroductiontothepurposeofanAEDand howtheyareused.
Wednesday,July2 #7270 8:30am-4:30pm
BronzeMedallionchallengesthecandidateboth mentallyandphysically.Judgment,knowledge,skill,and fitness–thefourcomponentsofwaterrescue–form thebasisofBronzeMedalliontraining.Candidates acquiretheassessmentandproblem-solvingskills neededtomakegooddecisionsin,on,andaroundthe water.BronzeMedallionisaprerequisiteforassistant lifeguardtraininginBronzeCross.
Wednesday-Friday,July2-4 #7270 8:30am-4:30pm
8-houronlinecomponent(approximate)
8-hourClassroomsession
16-hourtotalcoursetime(approximate)
$104.04+gst-Originalcourse
$8323+gst-Recertification
Facilitatedinclassroom.
CertifiedthroughtheCanadianRedCross Certificationperiod:3yearsfromthedateofcertification.
IntermediateFirstAid(IFA)providescomprehensivetrainingcoveringallaspectsoffirst aidandCPR.Thiscourseisforthosewhowantanin-depthunderstandingoffirstaidsuch as:medical/legalaspects,spinalinjuries,heatorcoldinjuries,boneandjointinjuries, abdominalandchestinjuries,burns,andmedicalemergencies.
CPR-CCoversallaspectsofCPRskillsandtheoryforadult,child,andinfantcasualties, includingtwo-rescuerCPRskills.CPR-C includesanintroductiontothepurposeofanAEDandhowtheyareused
IMPORTANTNOTE:Theonlinecomponentmustbecompletedpriortothestartofthe classroomsession YouwillreceiveanemailfromtheCanadianRedCrosswithalinkto completeyouronlinecomponent.Participantswhodonotcompletetheonlinecomponent willnotbeallowedtocompletetheclassroomsessionandwillnotbeeligibleforaCredit orRefund
Monday,July7 #7271 8:30am-4:30pm
Recert- Tuesday,August12 #7274 8:30am-12:30pm
BronzeCross
Prerequisites:BronzeMedallion,currentworkplaceapproved IntermediateFirstAidandaminimum13yearsofage 20-hourcourse
$20808+gst
Facilitatedinwaterandclassroom.
CertifiedthroughtheLifesavingSocietyAB/NWTBranch Certificationperiod:2yearsfromthedateofcertification
BronzeCrossbeginsthetransitionfromlifesavingtolifeguardingand preparescandidatesforresponsibilitiesasassistantlifeguards.Candidates strengthenandexpandtheirlifesavingskillsandbegintoapplythe principlesandtechniquesofactivesurveillanceinaquaticfacilities Bronze Crossemphasizestheimportanceofteamworkandcommunicationin preventingandrespondingtoaquaticemergencies.BronzeCrossisa prerequisiteforadvancedtrainingintheSociety’sNationalLifeguardand leadershipcertificationprograms
Pleasebringproofofprerequisitestothecourse
SwimandLifesavingInstructor
Prerequisites:Minimum15yearsoldandBronzeCrossorhigher
$41616+gst
SwimInstructor:
SwimInstructorsareresponsibleforteachingandevaluatingcandidatesparticipatingin theswimforlifeandCanadianSwimPatrolprograms TheSwimInstructorcourseprepares Instructorstoapplylevel1leadershipcompetenciesandstrategieswhileteachingand evaluating.
LifesavingInstructor:
LifesavingInstructorsareresponsibleforteachingandevaluatingcandidatesparticipating intheCanadianSwimPatrol,BronzeMedals,Distinction,BoatRescue,andLifesavingSociety CPRPrograms.TheLifesavingInstructorcoursepreparesInstructorstoapplylevel1 leadershipcompetenciesandstrategieswhileteachingandevaluating.Lifesaving InstructorcertificationistheprerequisiteforotherLifesavingSocietyinstructorcertifications CertificationinAlbertaandtheNorthwestTerritoriesincludesCPRInstructorcertification
July18,21-24 #7276 8:30am-4:30pm July8-10 #7272 8:30am-4:30pm
NationalLifeguard
Prerequisites:BronzeCross(neednotbecurrent),currentworkplace approvedIntermediateFirstAidandatleast15yearsofage
40-hourcourse
$364.14+gst
Facilitatedinwaterandclassroom
CertifiedthroughtheLifesavingSocietyAB/NWTBranch
Certificationperiod:2yearsfromthedateofcertification.
TheLifesavingSociety'sNationalLifeguard(NL)certificationbuildsonthefundamentalskills taughtintheBronzeMedallionandCrosscourses Thisprogramdevelopsasound understandingoflifeguardingprinciples,buildsphysicalenduranceinthewaterandteaches thematurejudgmentneededtobea successfullifeguard.Participantswilllearnhowtosafely carryandremovedistressedswimmersfromthewater,treatindividualsinmajorfirstaid situations,andprovidefollow-upcarefortheaquaticenvironment Thiscoursehas40hoursof instructionaltime Thetimewillbesharedbetweentheclassroomandtheswimmingpool 100%attendanceisrequired Homeworkassignmentsmaybegivenoutduringthe40-hour instructionaltime.Candidatesshouldbringapen,extrapaper,awaterbottle,snacks, lunch/dinner,extratowels,swimsuit,deckappropriatefootwearandgoggles
Thosewithlonghairshouldbringhairelasticsorwearaswimcap Completionofthiscourseis basedontheinstructor’sevaluationandcompletingallAlbertaLifesavingSocietiesStandards
Pleasebringproofofprerequisitestothecourse.
NationalLifeguardRecert
CertifiedthroughtheLifesavingSocietyAB/NWTBranch
Certificationperiod:2yearsfromthedateofcertification
ThepurposeofaNationalLifeguard(NL)RecertistoreconfirmthatNationalLifeguardscanperform attheNationalLifeguardstandard.Candidatesareexpectedtoactivelyparticipatein100%ofthe NationalLifeguardRecertification Physicalstandards,LifeguardJudgmentandLifeguardSkillswillbe evaluatedthroughouttherecertification
Prerequisite(s):CurrentlyorpreviouslyhaveheldBronzeCross,NationalLifeguardCertificateanda currentworkplaceapprovedIntermediateFirstAid
RedCrossStaySafeCourse
Prerequisites:Minimum9yearsofage
$22.35+gst
Offersbasicfirstaidandsafetyskillsforyouth9-13years old Participantslearnaboutbeingsafewhentheyare withoutthedirectsupervisionofaparent,guardian,or trustedadult,bothathomeandintheircommunities
Theimportanceofresponsibilityandrespectwhilebeing accountableforyourself
Theimportanceofsettingandfollowingsafetyrules whenonyourown 2 Howtostaysafeathomeandwithinthecommunity3. Howtopreparefor,recognizeandrespondto unexpectedsituations(eg,inclementweather, strangers,andunanticipatedvisits) 4.
RedCrossBabysitterCourse
Prerequisites:Minimum11yearsofage
$44.70+gst
TheBabysittingcourseteachesyouthessentialskillstoprevent andrespondtoemergencies Youwilllearnhowtorecognize andpreventunsafesituations,makesafechoicesand promotesafebehaviours Moreover,youwillalsolearnhowto feed,diaper,dress,andplaywithchildrenandbabies
Howtoberesponsibleanddemonstrateleadership
KIDS DAYCAMP SUMMER
SummerDayCamps
1DayCampRegistration $33.52+gst
3DayCampRegistration $100.56+gst
ChildrenSummerCamps
4-7yearsold
EarlydropoffBetween8:00-9:00am Latepickupbetween4:00-5:00pm
4DayCampRegistration $134.08+gst
5DayCampRegistration $156.44+gst
LittleExplorers #7220 July2-July4 9:00-4:00pm #7228 Wednesday,July2 9:00-4:00pm #7229 Thursday,July3 9:00-4:00pm #7230 Friday,July4 9:00-4:00pm #7251 Tuesday,August5 9:00-4:00pm #7252 Wednesday,August6 9:00-4:00pm #7253 Thursday,August7 9:00-4:00pm #7254 Friday,August8 9:00-4:00pm
UndertheSea #7225 August5-August8 9:00-4:00pm
YouthSummerCamps
6-12yearsold
EarlydropoffBetween8:00-9:00am
Latepickupbetween4:00-5:00pm
SpaceExploration #7221 July7-July11 9:00-4:00pm #7231 Monday,July7 9:00-4:00pm #7232 Tuesday,July8 9:00-4:00pm #7233 Wednesday,July9 9:00-4:00pm #7234 Thursday,July10 9:00-4:00pm #7235 Friday,July11 9:00-4:00pm
ArtfulAntics #7222 July14-July18 9:00-4:00pm
#7236 Monday,July14 9:00-4:00pm #7237 Tuesday,July15 9:00-4:00pm #7238 Wednesday,July16 9:00-4:00pm #7239 Thursday,July17 9:00-4:00pm #7240 Friday,July18 9:00-4:00pm
TropicalParadise #7223 July21-July25 9:00-4:00pm #7266 Monday,July7 9:00-4:00pm
#7241 Monday,July21 9:00-4:00pm #7242 Tuesday,July22 9:00-4:00pm #7243 Wednesday,July23 9:00-4:00pm #7244 Thursday,July24 9:00-4:00pm #7245 Friday,July25 9:00-4:00pm
SummerDayCamps
6-12yearsold
EarlydropoffBetween8:00-9:00am
Latepickupbetween4:00-5:00pm
BlasttothePast #7224 July28-August1 9:00-4:00pm #7246 Monday,July28 9:00-4:00pm #7247 Tuesday,July29 9:00-4:00pm #7248 Wednesday,July30 9:00-4:00pm #7249 Thursday,July31 9:00-4:00pm #7250 Friday,August1 9:00-4:00pm MadScientist #7226 August11-August15 9:00-4:00pm
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WEEK 1: JUNE 1-9
Love Your Parks & Green Spaces
Go for a stroll in your neighbourhood or local park. Go “plogging” and see how many pieces of litter you can clean up.
Go outside and watch the clouds. What shapes can you see?
Join Leave No Trace Canada in supporting responsible outdoor recreation.
Cycle along designated bike paths and enjoy the scenic views.
Bring your backyard or board games to the park!
Play outdoor sports like soccer, basketball, or frisbee with friends and family.
Try outdoor yoga or fitness classes for a refreshing workout in nature.
Go on a nature walk and photograph the beauty of your surroundings.
Read a book outside and bask in the sunshine (use sunscreen!)
WEEK 2: JUNE 10-16
Connect with the Land
Go birdwatching in a local park or nature reserve. Find a bench in a park and take in all the sights and sounds.
Plant something! (i.e. your own garden, potted flowers or herbs)
Read a book outside and enjoy the peace and calm of being outdoors.
Take a walk outdoors without any music. What sounds can you hear?
Capture the beauty of Alberta’s landscapes with a photo excursion.
Learn about the land you are recreating on using Native Land Digital or this PDF Map created by the Government of Alberta.
Try stargazing! See what constellations you are able to recognize.
Have a picnic in a beautiful park and enjoy quality time with loved ones.
WEEK 3: JUNE 17-23
Inclusive Recreation
Engage in accessible gardening activities. Discover accessible play spaces or hiking trails in your area.
Participate in sensory-friendly nature exploration activities.
Participate in adaptive arts & crafts workshops and unleash your creativity.
Take Communities ChooseWells’ FREE eCourse on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Recreation Settings. Deepen your reconciliation journey by visiting ARPA’s Oral Knowledge Hub.
Try an inclusive fitness class on Youtube that caters to people of all abilities.
Join community events or festivals that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
WEEK 4: JUNE 27-30
Explore Your Community
Visit the local farmers market or community spray park! Stroll down main street and check out some local shops and restaurants.
Go on an “architecture hunt” and discover unique buildings in the community.
Visit local museums or art galleries to understand the history of your area.
Explore nearby parks and trails to discover hidden natural gems.
Give back to your community by volunteering somewhere local.
Discover a new local Indigenous artist or musician. Attend local National Indigenous History Month or Pride month activities.
Participate in community clean-up initiatives and contribute to a cleaner environment.
FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
IS THE BUILDING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes, our whole facility is wheelchair accessible! We have an elevator to reach the upper level and automatic doors for our entrances.
WHEN IS PUBLIC SWIMMING AND LANE SWIM?
Our whole facility is open for public use from open to close. We always have at least one lane available for lane swimming. You can come anytime for a swim!
ARE THERE ROOMS TO RENT?
We have several rooms that can be booked for events such as birthday parties and meetings. Ask our staff for details!
HOW MANY CAN I HAVE IN A FAMILY PASS?
Our family pass includes 2 adults and their own children under 18. Don’t forget that children under 3 years old are free!
WHAT KINDS OF LOCKERS ARE THERE TO USE?
Our lockers are free and open to use. This means you can bring your own lock or rent/buy one from the front desk.
ARE WRISTBANDS REQUIRED?
Yes, all facility users are required to wear wristbands while enjoying the facility.
CAN I RENT OR BRING MY OWN LIFEJACKET?
We have lifejackets for rent for both adults and children. You are also free to bring your own lifejackets, as long as they are clean!
CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN INTO THE FITNESS CENTRE?
The minimum age to use the Fitness Centre is 14 years old. Anyone under 16 years of age is required to be supervised by an adult 18 years or older.