Adapted & Inclusive Registered (3-30 years)

Programs available in this session include:

Tween Connections 13-15 yrs

This recreational program is designed for tweens ages 13-15 who have special needs and can participate semi-independently with a ratio of 1 staff to 5 participants. Participants can recreate and form connections with other tweens and engage in activities including, cooking, active games, crafts, swimming, fitness, group team building and much more.

Teen Connections 16-21 yrs

This recreational program is designed for teens ages 16-21 who have special needs and can participate semi-independently with a ratio of 1 staff to 5 participants. Participants can recreate and form connections with other teens and engage in activities including, cooking, active games, crafts, swimming, fitness, group team building and much more.

Fit Social 21-30 yrs

Designed for adults ages 21-30 with disabilities, Fit Social is an adapted format program for young adults who want to get active, socialize and try something new. Adults will have the opportunity to try various fitness and social programs including (Yoga, Basketball, Swimming, and More) and must be able to participate in a 1:5 staff to participant ratio.

Cooking Social 18

Cooking Social is designed for adults 18+ with special needs to learn more about kitchen safety, snack preparation and healthy meals. The program is for adults who can participate semi-independently with a ratio of 1 staff to 5 participants. Participants will learn about healthy food choices and how to prepare them using good sanitary practises, while being safe and having fun in the kitchen!  Using recipes and other kitchen tools a delicious Creation will be created for everyone to taste.  Each participant will participate in the creation of a cook book to keep at the end of the session.

SwimAbilities

A learn to swim program for children and youth (3-18) who have special needs and require an adapted swim format. This program has three levels which incorporates the Lifesaving Society Swimmer content, with this course focusing on beginner and intermediate skills. Each participant will be required to have a support person in the water with them. Skills will be introduced by the instructor to both the support person and child in order to practice each skill with assistance and without assistance (where appropriate). Participants will progress through the skills at their own pace using adapted equipment as required. This program will be scheduled for 1 hour with a 10 minute transition into the water, 30 minute lesson and instruction, and a 20 minute open swim afterwards. No other lessons or swim programs will be scheduled in the pool or on deck at this time to reduce sensory distractions and change room waits. Parents and guardians (who are not acting as the support person) are encouraged to watch the lesson from the viewing area.

Locations

• Bennetto Community Centre
• Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
• Huntington Park Recreation Centre
• Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre
• Westmount Recreation Centre