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Spring &
Summer
2021 Activity Guide
Registration: Friday, March 12, 2021
Online - 6:30 am | In Person/Phone - 10:00 am
Welcome
Back
TO THE CANADA GAMES
AQUATIC CENTRE
Book Your Swim Time at
Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind
NEW FEATURES: splash park | hot tub | individual changerooms
COVID-19 protocols are in place. For more information, visit our website.
Kamloops.ca/Swim
What’s Inside
Cover Photo by: Valery Warren
Services & Information Community Resources Programs
2 Registration 6 Tournament Capital Program 16 Accessible Recreation
3 Contact Information 7 Connect 2 Rec 20 Aquatics
4 Tournament Capital Centre (ARCH, Boogie the Bridge, 30 Family and Early Years
(rates and facility information) KamPASS, and KidSport)
38 Children and Youth
8 Neighbourhoods
44 Adults
9 Food and Urban Agriculture
56 Adult 55+
10 S chedules
(aquatics, fitness, and skating) 60 PacificSport
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 1
Registration
Registration: Friday, March 12, 2021
Online - 6:30 am | In Person/Phone - 10:00 am
Go Online In‑Person Hours
Visit our online registration website at Tournament Capital Centre
Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind prior to registration 910 McGill Road
day to set up your account. No more user PINs, Monday–Friday: 6:00 am–9:00 pm
client numbers, or course registration numbers. Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 am–7:30 pm
Simply search, register, and pay!
Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre
859 Bebek Road
Monday–Friday: 7:30 am–10:30 am,
3:30 pm–8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 am–3:30 pm
Call Us Kamloops Museum & Archives
Call our Customer Relations 207 Seymour Street
Representatives at 250-828-3500 Tuesday–Saturday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm*
*Subject to change. Visit Kamloops.ca/KMA for updates
X Refund & Withdrawal Policy X Cancellations
A $10 administration fee will be charged for all Programs may be cancelled if not enough people
program withdrawals, excluding memberships. are registered, so please register early to avoid
Check each program for specific refund policies. disappointment.
Once a program begins, a pro-rated refund will be Most programs are planned to run regardless of the
applied. Administration fees will be charged. weather; however, occasionally, we may have to
cancel a program due to poor weather. If your
Please note that refunds will not be given for
program is cancelled, you will receive a refund.
withdrawals from cooking classes within seven days
of the class’s start date.
X How to Use This Guide program area REGISTERED GROUP FITNESS
Find all the information you need for course name TRX Combo Ages: 13+ age restrictions
program registration. In a small group, you will learn the basics on
course TRX suspension training and move in a way
description that will leave you feeling challenged, strong,
and inspired.
location TCC - Queenax
day Mon Apr 1–May 6 dates
time 11:15 am–12:00 pm 5/$46.43 cost
Mon Monday only 5/$46.43 5 classes for $46.43
Mon, Wed Monday and Wednesday 1/$20.00 1 class for $20
Mon–Fri Monday through Friday cost + applicable taxes
Tues/Thur Tuesday or Thursday
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Contact Information
SERVICES & INFORMATION
Administration Program Registration
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . .prcaccount@kamloops.ca Online . . . . . . . . . . . Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind
General Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3580 General Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3500
Adopt-A-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3461
Sandman Centre & Arenas
Aquatics Online Skate Schedules . . . . . Kamloops.ca/Arenas
Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamloops.ca/Swim Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . skate@kamloops.ca
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . swim@kamloops.ca Arena Bookings . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3569
Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre . . . 250-828-3616 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arenas@kamloops.ca
Canada Games Aquatic Centre . . . . 250-828-3655 Blazers Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3339
Ticketmaster (Concert/Event Sales) 1-855-985-5000
Community Halls
Hall Bookings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3707 Sport, Recreation, Fitness, Arts & Cultural Programs
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . facilities@kamloops.ca Online . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamloops.ca/Recreation
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . recreation@kamloops.ca
Kamloops Museum & Archives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fitness@kamloops.ca
Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamloops.ca/Museum
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arts-culture@kamloops.ca
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . museum@kamloops.ca
. . . . . . . . . . . . neighbourhoods@kamloops.ca
General Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3576
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . events@kamloops.ca
PacificSport Interior BC
Tournament Capital Centre
Online . . . . . . . . . . . PacificSportInteriorBC.com
Daily Facility Report Facebook.com/TournamentCapital
Email . . . . . . . . . . . interiorbc@pacificsport.com
General Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3655
General Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3344
Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamloops.ca/TCC
Parks Kamloops Classics Swimming . . . . . 250-828-3660
Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamloops.ca/Parks Kamloops Gymnastics . . . . . . . . 250-374-6424
General Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3551 & Trampoline Centre
Parks Bookings . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-3335 Sage Sport Institute . . . . . . . . . . 250-314-5000
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . parks@kamloops.ca Taste Kitchen Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 236-425-3331
TRU Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-828-5009
Follow us on Facebook!
@CityofKamloops | @CityofKamloopsPRC | @TournamentCapital
Pamela Van Der Woning
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 3
Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)
Hours of Operation TCC will be closed on all statutory holidays unless otherwise noted.
TCC (Wellness Centre & Indoor Track) Please check Kamloops.ca/TCC for up to date hours of operation.
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Please check Kamloops.ca/Swim for up to date hours of operation.
Canada Games Aquatic Centre (Pool Only Pass) All rates include tax. †
Single Admission Punch Card Monthly Pass Annual Pass
(10 Admissions)
Child (4–13) $4.35 $35.80 $39.40 $394.00
Youth (14–18) $5.80 $51.80 $41.00 $410.00
Adult (19–59) $7.80 $69.45 $41.00 $410.00
Senior (60+) $5.80 $51.80 $41.00 $410.00
$4.35 per person $35.80
Family* $82.00 $820.00
(max. cost $18.55) (1 punch per person)
Wellness Centre & Athlete Performance Centre (Gym Only Pass) †
Single Admission Monthly Pass Annual Pass
Child (4–13) $7.70 $39.40 $394.00
Youth (14–18) $7.90 $41.00 $410.00
Adult (19–59) $9.40 $41.00 $410.00
Senior (60+) $7.90 $41.00 $410.00
Family* $25.95 $82.00 $820.00
Full Access Pass (Gym, Pool & Track) †
Single Admission Monthly Membership Annual Membership Annual Membership
(Advance Payment) (Monthly Payment)
Child (4–13) $8.10 $39.40 $400.50 $33.55
Youth (14–18) $10.40 $52.10 $564.90 $46.30
Adult (19–59) $12.75 $63.70 $639.05 $53.25
Senior (60+) $10.40 $52.10 $564.40 $46.30
Family* $31.85 $127.35 $1,247.90 $103.00
Field House Pass (Indoor Track & Courts) Includes access to EZ line equipment and light resistance machinery.
Single Admission Monthly Pass
Child (4–13) $4.35 $21.40
Youth (14–18) $6.10 $21.40
Adult (19–59) $8.10 $21.40
Senior (60+) $6.10 $21.40
Family* $4.35 per person (max. cost $18.55) N/A
*A family is a maximum of two adults and all children under 18 years of age living in the same residence. †Includes free access to indoor track, when available.
Did You Know?
SWIM OR GYM ONLY PASS†
$41
per
month TRU students can upgrade to a TCC Full Facility Pass for $32.40 with a valid U-PASS.
Patrons with a disability pay the applicable age rate. Support persons are free!
See front counter for details Children 3 years of age and under are FREE!
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Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)
SERVICES & INFORMATION
X TCC Use Guidelines X Guest Code of Conduct
& COVID Protocols Our goal is to provide a friendly, safe, and fun
environment for our guests.
Visit Kamloops.ca/TCC for full details.
• Please be respectful of others—their beliefs,
opinions, belongings, and feelings.
X Gym Age Policy • Please be respectful of directions given by staff or
• All youth aged 12–17 are required to complete a volunteers.
FREE weight room orientation. • Ensure conversation, behaviour, and language are
• Upon completion of an orientation, youth aged appropriate for a public facility that caters to all
12–14 are required to use the gyms under direct cultures, diversities, and age groups.
supervision of a paying adult (18+ years). Youth • Drugs, alcohol, and items that would be deemed
aged 15+ may use the gym on their own. as weapons are prohibited on site.
Drop-in orientations are available during • Recording with cameras and other devices,
operational hours with the exception of: including smart phones, is strictly prohibited
Monday–Friday unless prior approval from the City is given.
11:30 am–1:30 pm and 4:30–6:30 pm
X Protect Your Valuables
X Parking Whenever possible, leave your valuables at home or
TCC visitors are required to register their licence use a wallet locker. Lockers are 25¢. Change is
plate number to receive two hours parking, available at the front counter. Using personal locks
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Outside of is not recommended.
these days and times, TCC visitors are not required
to register their licence plate number.
TCC visitors displaying a valid disabled parking ST P USE A LOCKER
permit can park and do NOT need to register their
THEFT & LOCK IT UP
licence plate number.
Did You Know?
The Thompson-Nicola Regional
mobile library comes to TCC every
Saturday 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
Sue Passek
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 5
MovinG
ForwarD
in 2021
The return to sport is
on the horizon, and we
are excited and ready to
welcome athletes back to
our community—when
the time is right.
Okke J Koedooder
Is your organization thinking about hosting a
tournament or submitting a bid for a major event?
Get in touch with our events team at events@kamloops.ca.
We can help you navigate through the new health and safety protocols
and bid guidelines, and connect you with available resources.
Kamloops.ca/TournamentCapital
Connect 2 Rec
SERVICES & INFORMATION
X ARCH: Affordable Recreation
for Community Health
The City aims to connect everyone to recreation
and offers financial assistance to help make it
happen.
Use ARCH credits to buy a punch card or
membership for the gym, pool, or ice rink or sign up
for a program.
Call us to find out more at 250-828-3582
Mary Putnam or visit Kamloops.ca/ARCH
X KamPASS
KamPASS is an afforable transit option to help you
get to your next recreational activity. The program
provides subsidized bus passes, to qualified
Kamloops resident, to encourage the use of transit
for work, appointments, recreation, education, and
any other activities.
Call us to find out more at 250-828-3582
or visit Kamloops.ca/KamPASS
X KidSport
KidSport provides families with children
aged 5–18 with financial assistance to
participate in sports in Kamloops.
BC Transit Call us to find out more at 250-828-3822
or visit Kamloops.ca/KidSport KAMLOOPS
X Boogie the Bridge
Cultural Fund
This fund is intended to provide financial assistance
for children and youth aged 5–18 to participate in
cultural activities like dance, drawing, and music.
Find out more and apply at
Kamloops.ca/BoogieFund
Lynn Sunderman
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 7
Neighbourhoods
n n e c t e d
Get Co Get C r e a t i v e
n v o l v e d
Get I
Leah Ouellette
X Neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood associations help bring people
together to organize projects, host community
celebrations, and beautify neighbourhoods.
Neighbourhood associations connect through X Neighbourhood
social media, newsletters, and email.
Matching Fund
By connecting, you can: The Neighbourhood
• learn about neighbourhood projects Matching Fund supports your
• share ideas neighbourhood-driven
• give feedback projects and celebrations.
• get involved Plan an event or beautification project and apply for
Call 250-828-3582 money to help make it a reality.
Email neighbourhoods@kamloops.ca For more information, visit
Visit our neighbourhood directory at Kamloops.ca/Neighbours
Kamloops.ca/Neighbours
Find your neighbourhood association on Facebook!
8Food & Urban Agriculture
SERVICES & INFORMATION
X Kamloops Food X Community
Policy Council Kitchens & Gardens
Join us at our monthly network In partnership with Interior Community Services,
meetings and potlucks. We share community gardens are fenced, shared land that is
information and a meal 5:30–7:30 pm the first divided into garden plots for anyone who wishes to
Wednesday of every month. grow their own healthy produce. Applications are
now being accepted for spring and summer.
Learn more at KamloopsFoodPolicyCouncil.com
Phone 250-851-6111 You can also join a community kitchen where you
Email info@kamloopsfoodpolicycouncil.com can cook, learn about low-cost meal options, and
preserve food. Check for availability.
Kamloops Food Policy Council
Phone: 236-421-1011
X Kamloops Farmers’ Market Mount Paul Food Centre
Local. Delicious. Diverse. The outlet for local
produce and foods to promote local food security.
Two markets per week from mid April until the end
X Gardening Education
of October each year. Partnership
Saturdays 8:30 am–12:30 pm The City of Kamloops partners with groups like the
200 block of St. Paul Street Master Gardeners, the Kamloops Food Policy
(in front of the Stuart Wood schoolyard) Council, and the Community Gardens Program to
run workshops. For more information, check out the
Wednesdays 8:00 am–1:30 pm Gardening and Landscape programs in the Adult
400 block of Victoria Steet section.
(in front of the TNRD Library)
Learn more in the Gardening and Landscaping
Learn more at KamloopsFarmersMarket.com programs in the Adult section
Phone 250-682-7975
Kamloops Regional Farmers Market
X FoodLoops Downtown
Working in partnership with Thompson Rivers
University’s Faculty of Communication and the
Kamloops Food Policy Council, a food map of
downtown Kamloops was developed to chart the
locations of food-related projects, programs,
and initiatives.
Learn more at FoodLoops.TruBox.ca
Tourism Kamloops | Candace Hansma
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 9Schedules
Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)
Spring 2021 Fitness Schedule Register by calling 250-828-3500
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Water Running Cycle Fit Express Aqua Express Circuit
6:30–7:30 am 6:45–7:30 am 6:30–7:30 am
Intermediate Pilates Pilates with Props Pilates in a Chair Pilates with Props
8:30–9:30 am 8:30–9:30 am 8:30–9:30 am 8:30–9:30 am
Gentle Circuit Gentle Circuit Gentle Circuit
9:00–9:55 am 9:00–9:55 am 9:00–9:55 am
*Registered drop–in *Registered drop–in *Registered drop–in
Morning
Aquafit Deep Water Aquafit Deep Water Aquafit Deep Water Aquafit Deep Water Aquafit Deep Water
9:00–10:00 am 9:00–10:00 am 9:00–10:00 am 9:00–10:00 am 9:00–10:00 am
Stretch Stretch
10:15–11:00 am 10:15–11:00 am
Stronger Bones Stronger Bones
10:30–11:30 am 10:30–11:30 am
Aquafit Shallow Water Aquafit Shallow Water
11:00 am–12:00 pm 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Strength Intervals Cycle Fit Athletic Conditioning HIIT–High Intensity
Cycle Fit
12:10–12:55 pm 12:10–12:55 pm 12:10–12:55 pm Interval Training
12:10–12:55 pm
***Registered drop–in ***Registered drop–in ***Registered drop–in 12:10–12:55 pm
Afternoon
Stroller Fit Zumba Gold® TRX Combo
1:15–2:15 pm 1:15–2:15 pm 12:10–12:55 pm
Strong Bones Zumba Gold® Toning
2:45–3:45 pm 1:15–2:15 pm
Strong Bones
2:45–3:45 pm
HIIT–High Intensity
Cycle Fit Zumba® Bike Boot Camp
Interval Training
5:00–6:00 pm 5:00–6:00 pm 5:15–6:15 pm
5:00–6:00 pm
Evening
Beginner Yoga
5:15–6:15 pm
Beginner May Pilates Pilates and Yoga Athletic Stretch
6:30–7:30 pm 6:15–7:15 pm 6:30–7:15 pm
= MILD/ALL LEVELS = ADVANCED
For beginners or those returning to exercise. These classes are For experienced exercisers who are looking for more intensity!
gentle on your joints with little to no impact. These classes may include high intensity intervals, compound
exercises and active recovery periods.
= INTERMEDIATE
For individuals who are currently exercising and are looking for = AQUAFIT
a more challenging class. These classes may feature intervals, Low-impact, water-based fitness classes with a range of intensity
strength training, and more advanced exercises. options suitable for beginners to intermediate or advanced.
Must register for Aquafit.
TCC Annual Full Facility pass holders enjoy a 50% discount on most TCC and Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre fitness classes.
This discount is only available when registering by phone or in person.
For more class information, see Adults and 55+ sections or visit Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind.
*Gentle Circuit participants must register in advance and have at minimum a Track Pass to qualify for the $0.55 reduced class rate. Participants are encouraged to
register online but can also register in person or over the phone 250-828-3500.
**Aquafit participants are required to purchase a pool pass for Aquafit programs.
***Registered drop-in participants must register in advance online or in person at TCC. All current TCC Gym Members (Gym only or Full Access) qualify for a 50% discount.
Please note: •Unless otherwise indicated, the age policy on all fitness classes requires participants (registered or drop-in) to be 13 years or older at the time of participation.
• Instructors and classes are subject to change without notice.
10Tournament Capital Centre
Summer 2021 - July Only Register by calling 250-828-3500
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
SCHEDULES
Pilates with Props Pilates with Props
8:30–9:30 am 8:30–9:30 am
TCC TCC
Gentle Circuit Gentle Circuit Gentle Circuit
Morning 9:00–9:55 am 9:00–9:55 am 9:00–9:55 am
TCC TCC **Registered drop-in TCC **Registered drop-in
ZUMBA® Gold
10:00–11:00 am
TCC **Registered drop-in
Strength Intervals Cyclefit Athletic Conditioning
Afternoon 12:10–12:55 pm 12:10–12:55 pm 12:10–12:55 pm
TCC *Registered drop-in TCC *Registered drop-in TCC *Registered drop-in
HIIT–High Intensity Interval
Training
Evening 5:00–6:00 pm
TCC
Community-Based Fitness
Spring 2021 Register by calling 250-828-3500
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
ZUMBA® Gold ZUMBA® Gold
Beginner Yoga Beginner Yoga
11:00 am–12:00 pm 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Morning Valleyview Community
9:00–10:00 pm
West Highlands Community
11:00am–12:00 pm
Hal Rogers Valleyview Hall
Centre Centre
Gentle Chair Yoga Gentle Chair Yoga
Gentle Chair Yoga
1:30–2:30 pm 1:30–2:30 pm
Afternoon 1:30–2:30 pm
West Highlands Community West Highlands Community
Hal Rogers
Centre Centre
Beginner Yoga Beginner Yoga
Beginner Yoga
4:30–5:30 pm 5:15–6:15 pm
Evening 5:30–6:30 pm
West Highlands Community West Highlands Community
Valleyview Hall
Centre Centre
Zumba®
5:30–6:30 pm
Hal Rogers
= MILD/ALL LEVELS = ADVANCED
For beginners or those returning to exercise. These classes are For experienced exercisers who are looking for more intensity!
gentle on your joints with little to no impact. These classes may include high intensity intervals, compound
exercises and active recovery periods.
= INTERMEDIATE
For individuals who are currently exercising and are looking for = AQUAFIT
a more challenging class. These classes may feature intervals, Low-impact, water-based fitness classes with a range of intensity
strength training, and more advanced exercises. options suitable for beginners to intermediate or advanced.
Must register for Aquafit.
TCC Annual Full Facility pass holders enjoy a 50% discount on most TCC and Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre fitness classes.
This discount is only available when registering by phone or in person.
For more class information, see Adults and 55+ sections or visit Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind.
*Gentle Circuit participants must register in advance and have at minimum a Track Pass to qualify for the $0.55 reduced class rate. Participants are encouraged to register
online but can also register in person or over the phone 250-828-3500.
**Aquafit participants are required to purchase a pool pass for Aquafit programs.
**Drop-in participants must register in advance online or in person at the TCC. All current TCC Gym members (gym only or full access) qualify for a 50% discount.
Please note: • Unless otherwise indicated, the age policy on all fitness classes requires participants (registered or drop-in) to be 13 years or older at the time of participation.
• Instructors and classes are subject to change without notice.
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 11Schedules
Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre
Pool and Fitness Centre Schedule 859 Bebek Road • 250-828-3616
Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre Fees
Punch Card
Single Admission One-Month Pass Annual Pass
(10 Admissions)
Child (4–13)* $3.55 $29.45 $28.65 $216.10
Youth (14–18) $4.15 $35.15 $34 $283.35
Adult (19–[59) $5.50 $47.75 $34 $340
Senior (60+) $4.15 $35.15 $34 $283.35
$3.55 per person $29.45
Family $72 $720
(max $14.35) (1 punch per person)
Fitness Centre $4.15 $47.25 $35.30 $336
Visit Kamloops.ca/Westsydepool for schedules
Westsyde Community Fitness
Spring 2021 Register by calling 250-828-3500
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Aquafit (Shallow) Aquafit (Shallow)
Aquafit (Shallow)
8:00–9:00 am
8:00–9:00 am 8:00–9:00 am
Westsyde Pool & Fitness
WSP WSP
Morning
Centre
**Registered drop–in **Registered drop–in
**Registered drop–in
Low Intensity Circuit Low Intensity Circuit Low Intensity Circuit
11:30 am–12:30 pm 11:30 am–12:30 pm 11:30 am–12:30 pm
WSP - Gym WSP - Gym WSP - Gym
12PAID ADVERTISING
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 13PAID ADVERTISING 14
Accessible Recreation
GOOD FOR YOUR
HEAD!
HEALTH!
HEART!
Explore Your Possibilities! Accessible Kamloops
We offer: People Create Accessibility
• accessible programs and facilities Accessibility is people working together to identify challenges
• opportunities for everyone to get healthy and find solutions. Accessibility is people caring for one another.
• activities that fit your needs-adapted yoga, • learn about Snow Angels
hockey, swimming, and more • sign up for accessible activities that get
The City of Kamloops cannot provide personal care, you out and moving with others
administer medication, or give one-to-one assistance. • find directories that list every Kamloops
Fees will NOT be charged for support persons. organization that provided support
To learn more about our programs • give feedback for ways to improve our home and community
Phone 250-828-3582
To find services and programs that help make life in Kamloops more
Visit Kamloops.ca/Access
accessible, visit Kamloops.ca/Access
ADAPTED PROGRAMS SPORT
Baseball
FITNESS The Kamloops Minor Baseball Association, in partnership with
Yoga Ages: 13+ the City of Kamloops, presents Challenger Baseball, which is
Enjoy basic yoga exercises in a safe and supportive space. Move open to youth with developmental delays and/ or physical
at your own pace and learn the joys of mindful exercise. Support disabilities. Kids will learn baseball basics in a fun and supportive
persons are required to join in when needed. space. Siblings can take part if it helps make the experience
more comfortable for your child.
Yacht Club
Thu Apr 8–May 6 McArthur Island Park Ages 4–9
12:00–1:00 am 5/$50 Sat Apr 17–May 15
Thu Apr 8–May 6 8:30–9:15 am 5/$25
12:15–1:15 pm 5/$50 Sat May 29–Jun 26
8:30–9:15 am 5/$25
Zumba Ages: 13+ Ages 10–15
Zumba®—the fitness dance party! Learn easy-to-follow moves Sat Apr 17–May 15
set to super fun music. Tone muscles! Improve coordination! 9:30–10:15 am 5/$25
The Zumba® formula will be modified to fit your needs and Sat May 29–Jun 26
abilities in a fun and supportive space. Support persons are 9:30–10:15 am 5/$25
required to join in when needed. Ages 16+
West Highlands Community Centre Sat Apr 17–May 15
Fri Apr 9–May 7 10:30–11:30 am 5/$25
11:00–12:00 pm 5/$30 Sat May 29–Jun 26
Fri May 14–Jun 11 10:30–11:30 am 5/$25
11:00–12:00 pm 5/$30
16Did You
Know?
Kamloops is home to
many groups that provide
high-quality, active
ACCESSIBLE RECREATION
programming for people
of all abilities!
Did you
A leader in adapted and
integrated sport opportunities
KamloopsAdaptedSport.com
know?
Delivering programs and
services to enhance and
empower lives
KamloopsY.org
Let's Play is an initiative of the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society that
gives children with physical disabilities in BC access to a sport wheelchair
and other resources so they can develop the skills they need to confidently
participate in play, sport and physical education with their peers.
2021 VIRTUAL WEEKLY PROGRAMMING Quality programs that promote
Mondays, 4:30–5:30pm | Ages 10–18 accessibility and inclusion.
Join us for some fun activities, skills, and drills! PeopleInMotion.org
You will experience adaptive boxing, fitness, wheelchair
sport, and basketball skill, strength and conditioning.
$40 for new members
includes 2021 BCWSA membership & BCWBS membership
$10 for current 2020-21 members Adaptive snow sports
and recreation programs
Register: bcwbs.typeform.com/to/Ih0O5bmz
at Sun Peaks Resort.
Newsletter: bcwbs.ca | Visit: letsplaybc.ca
AdaptiveSportsAtSunPeaks.org
Learn more: info@letsplaybc.ca
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 17PAID ADVERTISING 18
PAID ADVERTISING
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 19Aquatics
Changes to swimming
lessons due to
COVID-19 protocols
• Parent or caregiver are required
to be in the water to assist
their child for all Preschool
lessons and Swim Kids 1–3.
• Lifeguard instructors will be
on deck guiding participants.
• Swimming instructors
will maintain 2 m physical
distancing.
• No spectators.
• Class sizes and times may be
limited.
• Parent or caregiver will learn
proper holding techniques
and specific learning
outcomes for each skill.
• The pool is not available for
casual use before and after
registered program.
Drop in Aquafit Classes Due to COVID-19,
Smaller class sizes and physical distancing are in effect for all
drop-in classes. Staff will disinfect equipment before and after class. programs are
Deep Water Aquafit Aquafit Lite subject to change
Classes are held in the main pool.
Medium–high-intensity class
Classes are held in the shallow
leisure pool. Low‑intensity workout
and/or cancellation.
with certified instructor. with certified instructor.
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Canada Games Aquatic Centre
For details see
Mar 22–Sept 3 9:00–10:00 am Mar 23–Sept 2 11:00 am–12:00 pm Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind.
Mon–Fri Tue & Thu
20Learn-to-Swim Program Overview SWIM KIDS LESSONS (Ages 6-14 years)
Progression is based on completion of level.
Parent & Tot Lessons 1 SWIM KIDS 1 with caregiver
Ages 4 months–3 years
Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
Swim/Natation
• Front and back floats and swims
Caregiver participation is required. Progression is based on age. • Roll–over swims and basic front crawl
• 5 m swim
2
Red Cross/Croix-Rouge SWIM KIDS 2 with caregiver
Swim/Natation
• Side swims and basic front crawl
• Deep–water activities
• 10 m swim
3 SWIM KIDS 3 with caregiver
STARFISH DUCK SEA TURTLE Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
4–12 months 12–24 months 24 months–3 years
Swim/Natation
• Front and back floats and swims
• Roll–over swims and basic front crawl
• 15 m swim
Preschool Lessons with caregiver 4
Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
Swim/Natation
SWIM KIDS 4 (Ages 7–14)
• 15 m back swim
Ages 3–6 years • 10 m front crawl
AQUATICS
Progression is based on completion of level. • 25 m swim
5 SWIM KIDS 5 (Ages 7–14)
SEA OTTER Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
Swim/Natation • 15 m front and back crawl
• Front and back floats & glides with help • Whip kick on back
• 1 m swim with help • 50 m swim
6 SWIM KIDS 6 (Ages 7–14)
Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
Swim/Natation • 25 m front and back crawl
• 15 m elementary backstroke
SALAMANDER
•R
oll-over swims
• 75 m swim
•F
ront and back floats and swims SWIM KIDS 7 (Ages 7–14)
•2
m swim 7
Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
Swim/Natation
• 50 m front and back crawl
• 25 m elementary backstroke and
whip kick on front
• 150 m swim
SUNFISH 8
Red Cross/Croix-Rouge SWIM KIDS 8 (Ages 7–14)
• Front, back, roll-over, and side swims Swim/Natation
• 75 m front and back crawl
• Deep-water activities • 15 m breaststroke
• 5 m swim
• 300 m swim
9
Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
SWIM KIDS 9 (Ages 7–14)
Swim/Natation
• 100 m front and back crawl
• 25 m breaststroke and side stroke
CROCODILE
• Front, back, and side swims and basic front crawl • 400 m swim
• Deep-water swimming 10 SWIM KIDS 10 (Ages 7–14)
• 10 m swim Red Cross/Croix-Rouge
Swim/Natation • 100 m front and back crawl
• 50 m elementary backstroke,
breaststroke, and side stroke
• 500 m swim
WHALE
• 10 m front, back, and side swims LESSON FEES:
and basic front crawl Parent and Tot: $53
• Deep-water swimming Preschool: $62
• 15 m swim
Swim Kids (30 min): $47.75
Swim Kids (45 min): $53
MOVING FROM PRESCHOOL TO SWIM KIDS Swim Kids (60 min): $62
Level Incomplete Complete
Sunfish to Swim Kids Level 1 to Swim Kids Level 1
Crocodile to Swim Kids Level 1 to Swim Kids Level 2
These sample fees are based on a 10-class session.
Whale to Swim Kids Level 2 to Swim Kids Level 3
Fees will be pro-rated for greater/fewer classes.
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 21Aquatics
Spring 2021 Weekday Swim Lesson Schedule
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre*
Start Date: Mon/Wed** Tue/Thu** Mon/Wed** Tue/Thu**
Start Date: Mar 22 Start Date: Mar 23 Start Date: Mar 22 Start Date: Mar 23
Red Cross Swim Tots and Preschool - Ages 4 Months–6 Years
Starfish 10:30 am 9:00 am 3:00 pm
Duck 10:00 am 10:30 am 3:00 pm
Sea Turtle 3:00 pm 10:00 am 3:00 pm
8:30 am 3:15 pm 9:30 am 3:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm
Sea Otter
10:15 am 5:00 pm 10:45 am 5:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm
3:30 pm 3:15 pm
Salamander 9:00 am 10:15 am
5:30 pm 5:00 pm
4:30 pm
Sunfish 9:30 am 4:00 pm 8:30 am 4:00 pm
6:00 pm
Crocodile 10:45 am 4:30 pm 4:00 pm
Whale 10:45 am 4:30 pm 4:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm
Red Cross Swim Kids - Ages 6–14 Years
Swim Kids 1 4:45 pm 5:45 pm 3:45 pm 5:15 pm
Swim Kids 2 3:45 pm 5:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:45 pm
Swim Kids 3 4:15 pm 6:15 pm 4:45 pm 3:30 pm
Swim Kids 4 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 3:00 pm
Swim Kids 5 4:15 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm
Swim Kids 6 4:45 pm
Swim Kids 7 4:45 pm 4:00 pm (45 min)
Swim Kids 8 4:45 pm 4:00 pm (45 min)
Swim Kids 9 4:45 pm
Swim Kids 10 4:45 pm
Adult Lessons and Other Programs
Preschool Private
Youth Private 6:00 pm 6:15 pm 6:30 pm
* Schedule subject to change. ** The next lesson set starts Apr 26 (Mon/Wed) and Apr 27 (Tue/Thu), and May 31 (Mon/Wed) and Jun 1 (Tue/Thu).
See lesson hot sheet for details - pick one up at the pool or visit Kamloops.ca/Swim.
22Spring 2021 Weekend Swim Lesson Schedule
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre
Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday
Start Date:
March 26 March 27 March 28 March 26 March 27 March 28
Red Cross Swim Tots and Preschool - Ages 4 Months–6 Years
Starfish 10:00 am 9:00 am 4:00 pm 9:30 am 10:30 am
Duck 3:15 pm 11:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:30 am
Sea Turtle 10:30 am 4:00 pm 10:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:30 am 3:00 pm 9:15 am 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 3:00 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am
Sea Otter 9:15 am
10:15 pm 5:00 pm 10:15 am 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 4:00 pm 11:00 am 11:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
8:15 am 8:00 am
3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
AQUATICS
Salamander 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 3:30 pm 11:30 am 11:00 am
5:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
11:00 am 10:15 am
4:00 pm 8:45 am 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
Sunfish 9:30 am 8:15 am 4:30 pm 12:00 pm 11:30 am
6:00 pm 9:30 am 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Crocodile 10:45 am 4:30 pm 10:00 am 5:30 pm 11:00 am 11:00 am 10:30 am
Whale 10:45 am 4:30 pm 10:00 am 5:30 pm 11:00 am 10:00 am 9:30 am
Red Cross Swim Kids - Ages 6–14 Years
9:00 am 3:45 pm 8:00 am
Swim Kids 1 3:45 pm 5:15 pm 4:15 pm 10:30 am 12:00 pm
10:30 am 4:45 pm 9:30 am
8:30 am 9:00 am
Swim Kids 2 4:15 pm 5:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 11:00 am
9:30 am 10:00 am
8:30 am
Swim Kids 3 4:45 pm 6:15 pm 5:15 pm 8:30 am 5:15 pm 3:30 pm 9:30 am
10:00 am
8:15 am 8:15 am
Swim Kids 4 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 3:00 pm 9:30 am 10:00 am
9:15 am 9:45 am
3:45 pm 3:45 pm
Swim Kids 5 3:45 pm 8:45 am 8:45 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm
4:45 pm 4:45 pm
Swim Kids 6 4:45 pm 5:15 pm 10:15 am 11:30 am
Swim Kids 7 4:45 pm 5:15 pm 10:15 am 11:30 am
Swim Kids 8 10:15 am 5:15 pm 4:00 pm (1 hr)
Swim Kids 9 10:15 am 5:15 pm 4:00 pm (1 hr)
Swim Kids 10 10:15 am 5:15 pm 4:00 pm (1 hr)
Other Programs
Preschool Private 9:45 am 10:45 am 3:45 pm
Youth Private 9:45 am 10:45 am
* Schedule subject to change • See lesson hot sheet for details - pick one up at the pool or visit Kamloops.ca/Swim.
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 23Summer 2021 Swim Lesson Schedule
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre
Start Date: July 5–15 July 19–29 Aug 3–12 Aug 16–26 July 5–15 July 19–29 Aug 3–12 Aug 16–26
Red Cross Swim Tots and Preschool - Ages 4 Months–6 Years
Starfish 10:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 9:30 am 4:00 pm 10:00 am 10:30 am
Duck 10:15 am 8:30 am 9:30 am 4:00 pm 10:00 am 10:30 am
Sea Turtle 8:45 am 10:15 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 4:00 pm 10:00 am 10:30 am
8:30 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am
Sea Otter 9:30 am 10:00 am
5:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm
9:00 am 10:30 am 10:00 am 9:30 am
Salamander 4:30 pm 9:30 am 4:30 pm 11:00 am
4:30 pm 5:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm
10:00 am 8:30 am 9:30 am 9:00 am
Sunfish 5:00 pm 11:00 am 5:00 pm 4:00 pm
5:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 4:00 pm
9:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 8:30 am
Crocodile 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 11:00 am 4:30 pm
4:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 4:30 pm
9:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 8:30 am
Whale 10:00 am 9:30 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm
4:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 4:30 pm
Red Cross Swim Kids - Ages 6–14 Years
9:15 am 8:45 am 8:45 am 8:45 am
Swim Kids 1 10:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 9:30 am
5:15 pm 4:45 pm 4:45 pm 5:15 pm
9:45 am 9:15 am 9:45 am 10:15 am
Swim Kids 2 5:00 pm 11:00 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm
4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:45 pm
10:15 am 9:45 am 9:15 am 9:45 am
Swim Kids 3 11:00 am 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 11:00 am
4:45 pm 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 4:15 pm
Swim Kids 4 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 4:45 pm 4:45 pm 9:30 am 10:30 am 4:00 pm 10:00 am
Swim Kids 5 4:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 10:00 am 4:30 pm 9:30 am
4:00 pm (45 9:30 am (45
Swim Kids 6 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
min) min)
4:00 pm (45 9:30 am (45
Swim Kids 7 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
min) min)
Swim Kids 8 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 10:30 am (1 hr) 10:30 am (1 hr) 4:00 pm (1 hr)
Swim Kids 9 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 10:30 am (1 hr) 10:30 am (1 hr) 4:00 pm (1 hr)
Swim Kids 10 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 10:30 am (1 hr) 10:30 am (1 hr) 4:00 pm (1 hr)
* Schedule subject to change. • See lesson hot sheet for details - pick one up at the pool or visit Kamloops.ca/Swim.
24Summer 2021 Brocklehurst Outdoor Pool
Weekday Swim Lesson Schedule
Start Date: July 5–15 July 19–29 Aug 3–12 Aug 16–26
Red Cross Swim Tots and Preschool - Ages 4 Months–6 Years
Sea Otter 9:00 am 4:00pm 9:30 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 4:00pm 9:30 am 10:00 am
Salamander 9:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm 9:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Sunfish 10:30 am 5:00 pm 11:00 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm 11:00 am
Crocodile 10:00 am 10:00 am
Whale 4:45 pm 9:30 am 11:30 am 4:45 pm 9:00 am 11:30 pm
Red Cross Swim Kids - Ages 6–14 Years
Swim Kids 1 4:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 4:00 pm
AQUATICS
Swim Kids 2 10:15 am 4:30 pm 10:15 am 4:30 pm
Swim Kids 3 10:15 am 4:15 pm 9:45 am 10:15 am 4:15 pm 9:45 am
Swim Kids 4 11:15 am 4:45 pm 9:15 am 4:15 pm 11:15 am 4:45 pm 9:15 am 4:15 pm
Swim Kids 5 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
9:45 am 9:45 am
Swim Kids 6 11:00 am (45 min) 4:45 pm 11:00 am (45 min) 4:45 pm
(45 min) (45 min)
9:00 am 9:00 am
Swim Kids 7 11:00 am (45 min) 4:45 pm 11:00 am (45 min) 4:45 pm
(45 min) (45 min)
Swim Kids 8 9:15 am (1 hr) 10:30 am (1 hr) 9:15 am (1 hr) 11:15 am (1 hr)
Swim Kids 9 9:15 am (1 hr) 10:30 am (1 hr) 9:15 am (1 hr) 11:15 am (1 hr)
Swim Kids 10 9:15 am (1 hr) 10:30 am (1 hr) 9:15 am (1 hr) 11:15 am (1 hr)
* Schedule subject to change • See lesson hot sheet for details - pick one up at the pool or visit Kamloops.ca/Swim.
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 25Aquatics
Advanced Aquatic Courses Spring 2021
Course Days Dates Time Fee Location
Tue–Thu Jul 6–8 10:00 am–2:00 pm $100 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Bronze Star Studens will develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills, and personal fitness while refining their stroke mechanics, acquiring self-
rescue skills, and applying the fitness principals in training workouts. Prerequisites: Strong swimmming ability is recommended; 100%
attendance is required.
Sat & Sun Mar 27–Apr 4 12:00–6:00 pm $200 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Bronze Mon–Thu Jul 12–15 9:00 am–4:00 pm $200 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Medallion
Students will learn to respond effectively to a variety of aquatic emergencies. Fitness levels, safety knowledge, water rescue skills, and judgment
will be evaluated. Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years of age (by last day of course); ability to swim 200 m; 100% attendance is required.
Sat & Sun Apr 10–18 12:00–6:00 pm $175 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Bronze Mon–Thu Jul 19–22 9:00 am–4:00 pm $175 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Cross
This course challenges students to perform increasingly complex water rescues, first aid, and CPR scenarios and prepares students for further
lifeguard training. It is also an excellent life skill and confidence builder. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion; 100% attendance is required.
Mon–Thu Apr 26–29 4:00–9:30 pm $195 Tournament Capital Centre
Standard Mon–Thu Jul 5–8 10:00 am–3:30 pm $195 Tournament Capital Centre
First Aid
(SFA) NEW! This course is now a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent. This comprehensive training covers all aspects of first aid,
CPR, and AED. Topics include spinal, bone, and joint injuries; illness due to extreme heat and cold; abdominal and chest injuries; burns; and
other medical emergencies. Includes AED certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age (by last day of course); 100% attendance is required.
Sat & Sun May 8–23 10:00 am—6:00 pm $350 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
National Jul 26–Aug 12
Mon–Thu 9:00 am–1:30 pm $350 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Lifeguard (no class Aug 2)
(NL)
NL is the national standard for lifeguards in Canada. Candidates will learn to apply rescue techniques and first aid skills. Prerequisites:
15 years of age (by last day of course); Bronze Cross; SFA/CPR C and AED; 100% attendance is required.
Sun Mar 28 9:00 am–1:00 pm $45 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Mon Jul 5 11:00 am–3:00 pm $45 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Module 1 - Skills Evaluation: This WSI skills session evaluates candidates on their strokes and water safety skills to ensure they meet
the Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 performance criteria. Prerequisites: 15 years of age (by last day of course); Swim Kids Level 10;
100% attendance is required.
Sun Apr 4 9:00 am–1:00 pm $230 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Water
Fri Jul 9 11:00 am–3:00 pm $230 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Safety
Instructor Module 2 (Online Course & Teaching Experience): This WSI course consists of orientation of the online learning requirements and
(WSI) practical teaching experience. Online PIN, course manual, and deck book are included in the fee. Prerequisites: 15 years of age (by
last day of course); WSI-Module 1; Bronze Cross; and 100% attendance is required.
Sun Jun 13–27 10:00 am–6:00 pm $150 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Mon–Thu Aug 16–19 10:00 am–4:00 pm $150 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Module 3 - Pool and Classroom: WSI prepares candidates to teach the Canadian Red Cross learn-to-swim programs by focusing
on strategies to introduce and develop swimming and water safety skills. Prerequisites: 15 years of age; WSI Module 2; 100%
attendance is required.
Sat Jun 12–Jul 3 9:00 am–4:00 pm $312 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Lifesaving Mon–Thu Aug 23–26 9:30 am–4:30 pm $312 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Instructor
(LSI) LSI combines theory and practice to prepare students to teach and evaluate a variety of Lifesaving Society programs such as
Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and others. Prerequisites: 16 years old (by last day of course);
Bronze Cross; 100% attendance required.
Sat May 29 9:00–10:00 am $5 Tournament Capital Centre
Airway
Management
Sat Aug 14 9:00–10:00 am $5 Tournament Capital Centre
& Oxygen
Administration
This is an evaluation for the NL Fast Track AMOA Module that is taken through the Lifesaving Society Online Learning. It is now
(AMOA)
a requirement that all who plan to attend an NL recertification be certified in AMOA. Prerequisites: Proof of completion of online
Evaluation
AMOA module; NL certificate (need not be current).
26Recertification Clinics
Note: All candidates are required to present their original certification at the start of the clinic.
Clinic Days Date Time Fee Location
LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR
*Prerequisite: must show proof of online Fri Aug 20 11:00 am–4:00 pm $85 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Instructor Update.
NATIONAL LIFEGUARD Sun May 30 10:00 am–6:00 pm $125 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
*NEW! Prerequisite: must show proof of
AMOA certification Sun Aug 15 10:00 am–6:00 pm $125 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Water Safety Instructor Sun Jul 25 1:00–6:00 pm $95 Canada Games Aquatic Centre
AQUATICS
Dream Job!
Join the Team LIFEGUARD
BE A LIFEGUARD W.H.M.I.S Certificate
Available at TRU or online
Build the foundation for success! Lifesaving Instructor
15 years, Bronze Cross
Lifeguards prevent drowning, teach water safety,
and provide leadership in our community. Water Safety Instructor
Module 3 - Pool & Classroom
15 years, Bronze Cross + Module 1 & 2
Want help planning your lifeguard training?
Consult one of our Aquatics Coordinators by email at Water Safety Instructor
Module 2 - Online Course & Teaching
swim@kamloops.ca or by phone at 250-828-3378. 15 years, Bronze Cross
+ WSI Skills Evaluation
Optional Training: AED Respond, Pool Operator Level 1
Water Safety Skills
Evaluation - Module 1
15 years, Bronze Cross
National Lifeguard
15 years, Bronze Cross, SFA
Standard First Aid
15 years
We Recommend This Path
Bronze courses develop National Lifeguard promotes Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion
life-saving fitness and prevention of drowning
decision-making skills. and aquatic-related injury. Bronze Medallion
13 years or Bronze Star
Standard First Aid provides Instructor Training prepares
practical skills to handle you to teach swimming lessons Bronze Star
emergency response situations. and life-saving skills. For Children 10–13 years
Start Here!
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Family & Early Years
Due to COVID-19,
programs are
subject to change
and/or cancellation.
For details see
Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind.
ARTS AND CULTURE Valleyview Community Hall Ages: 3–4 First Step Ages: 1 1/2–3
Mon–Fri Jul 26–Jul 30 - Creative Dance
Camps 9:00–9:45 am 5/$60 In this fun and encouraging environment,
Parkview Activity Centre Ages: 5–6 you and your toddler will explore
Painting, Singing, Ages: 4–6 Mon-Fri Aug 16–Aug 20 movement through dancing, stretching,
Acting, Dancing 10:15–11:15 am 5/$75 and creative play. Child must be
This camp program is a great opportunity Valleyview Community Hall Ages: 5–6 accompanied by an adult.
for children who are interested in trying Mon–Fri Jul 26–Jul 30 Parkview Activity Centre
out new areas of the arts or who already
10:15–11:15 am 5/$75 Thu Apr 8–Jun 24
love multiple disciplines.
9:00–9:30 am 12/$108
Kamloops Performance Company Dancing Valleyview Community Hall
Tue–Fri Jul 20–Jul 23
Tue Apr 6–Jun 22
10:00–12:00 pm 4/$100 Acro Dance Ages: 3–6
A mix of dance and gymnastics, this class is a 9:00–9:30 am 12/$108
Painting, Singing, Ages: 4–6 fun way to build strength and increase body West Highlands Community Centre
Acting, Dancing awareness. The class naturally progresses Sat Apr 10–Jun 19
This camp program is a great opportunity through skills at the student’s pace, achieving 9:00–9:30 am 9/$90
for children who are interested in trying up to level 4 in acrobatics. Techniques such
Hip Hop Ages: 4–6
out new areas of the arts or who already as stretching, strengthening, limbering,
love multiple disciplines. This is a fun and exciting program for
balancing, and tumbling will be covered.
Kamloops Performance Company your little one to learn self-expression,
Kamloops Performance Company movement improvisation, and structured
Tue–Fri Aug 10–Aug 13 Thu Mar 25–Jun 24
dance steps and tricks.
10:00–12:00 pm 4/$100 3:30–4:15 pm 14/$133
Kamloops Performance Company
Dance Camp Creative Dance Ages: 4 1/2–6 Wed Mar 24–Jun 23
This is a week-long program for your Children are introduced to the joy of 4:15–5:00 am 14/$133
child to discover and explore creative dance in a positive and encouraging
movement and self-expression through environment. Imagination, motor skills,
dance. Dress up and crafts are included self-esteem, and social interaction are
in this program. developed.
Parkview Activity Centre Ages: 3–4 West Highlands Community Centre
Mon–Fri Aug 16–Aug 20 Sat Apr 10–Jun 19
9:00–9:45 am 5/$60 11:00–11:30 am 10/$90
30Introduction to Movement Ages: 3–5 MUSEUM My First Museum Ages: 2–6
Students will learn basic ballet, jazz, and Introduce your toddler to the museum
other styles of movement. Throughout Family Activities through hands-on exploration and artifact
the session, students will use different handling, stories, songs, and a caregiver-
props, such as ribbons, hula hoops, Culture Kids Across Canada Ages: 2–6 assisted craft. Each socially distanced session
scarfs, and other objects, as a fun way of Introduce your little one to other cultures! is themed around our current temporary
exploring dance. In each session, we’ll learn about a exhibit and offers flexibility for young children
Kamloops Performance Company different culture or country through a to engage in the museum world through a
Wed Mar 24–Jun 23 story and caregiver-assisted craft. This variety of sensory and play experiences.
3:30–4:15 pm 14/$133 socially distanced morning activity will
Kamloops Museum & Archives
allow children the opportunity to explore
Little Dancers Ages: 3–4 something new, socialize, and create with All 8 Sessions
others. Wed Apr 7–May 26
Your child will discover and explore basic
10:00–10:45 am 8/$56
movement skills, musical awareness, physical Kamloops Museum & Archives
expression, and creativity through dance. Flower Art
All 8 Sessions
Wed Apr 7
Parkview Activity Centre Fri Apr 16–Jun 4
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
Thu Apr 8–Jun 24 9:45–10:45 am 8/$75
10:00–10:30 am 12/$108 Grass Painting
Prince Edward Island
Wed Apr 14
Valleyview Community Hall Fri Apr 16
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
Tue Apr 6–Jun 22 9:45–10:45 am 1/$10
10:00–10:30 am 12/$108 Play with Clay
Nunavut
Wed Apr 21
West Highlands Community Centre Fri Apr 23
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
Sat Apr 10–Jun 19 9:45–10:45 am 1/$10
10:00–10:30 am 9/$90 Dancing Daisies
Quebec
Wed Apr 28
Fri Apr 30
Musical Theatre Ages: 4–6 12:00–1:00 am 1/$10
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
FAMILY & EARLY YEARS
Musical theatre will explore singing, Fantastic Frogs
dancing, and acting. Your little one will Alberta
Wed May 5
learn how to follow a song with basic Fri May 7
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
movement while singing and adding facial 9:45–10:45 am 1/$10
Cherry Blossoms
expressions gestures. Newfoundland and Labrador
Wed May 12
Kamloops Performance Company Fri May 14
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
Thu Mar 25–Jun 24 9:45–10:45 am 1/$10
Nifty Noodles
4:15–5:00 pm 14/$133 Saskatchewan
Wed May 19
Fri May 21
Drawing and Painting 9:45–10:45 am 1/$10
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
Lantern Art
Art Blast Ages: 3–5 British Columbia
Wed May 26
Fri May 28
Ignite your creativity and explore shape, 10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
9:45–10:45 am 1/$10
colour, abstract, impression, and portrait in
this program. In this fun environment, you Yukon Father’s Day Craft Ages:–6
will learn techniques to help you get more Fri Jun 4 Join the KMA as we create a craft and
out of your artwork. Materials included. 9:45–10:45 am 1/$10 card for all the dads, caregivers, and role
Kamloops Performance Company models out there!
Easter Egg Extravaganza Ages:–6
Mon Mar 22–Jun 21 Kamloops Museum & Archives
Join the KMA as we create Easter crafts
3:30–4:15 pm 11/$114 Sat Jun 19
and decorate Easter eggs, and participate
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8
Painting, Singing, Ages: 3–5 in an Easter egg hunt all around the
museum.
Did you know?
Acting, Dancing
Kamloops Museum & Archives
This weekly program is a great opportunity
for children who are interested in trying Thu Apr 1
out new areas of the arts or who already 10:00–11:00 am 1/$8
love multiple disciplines. Mother’s Day Craft Ages:–6 Physical literacy occurs in all
Kamloops Performance Company Join the KMA as we make a Mother’s environments: air, land, water,
Sat Apr 10–Jun 19 Day craft and card for all the mamas, ice/snow, and wheels. All of our
10:00–11:00 am 10/$125 caregivers, and role models out there. programs have certified leaders
Kamloops Museum & Archives who introduce movement skills and
Sat May 8 increase motivation so your child
10:00–10:45 am 1/$8 can be confident moving.
To learn more, visit PlayKamloops.com.
Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 31Family & Early Years
SPORT
Active Tots Ages: 4–6 Sportball I Ages: 1 1/2–2 Sportball III Ages: 3–5
Children are intoduced to four sports— In our parent and tot classes, toddlers In this drop-off class, toddlers are
soccer, T-ball, floor hockey, and track are introduced to eight different sports introduced to eight different sports
and field. They will develop their through play-based, developmentally through play-based, developmentally
FUNdamental movement skills and appropriate curriculum that is centred appropriate curriculum that is centred
movement patterns through games and around key motor, social, and sport around key motor, social, and sport
activities. This program is in partnership milestones. This program is in partnership milestones. This program is in partnership
with PacificSport Interior BC. with Sportball Kamloops. with Sportball Kamloops.
West Highlands Community Centre Albert McGowan Park 8/$92 Albert McGowan Park 8/$92
Wed Apr 14–May 19 Sun Apr 11–May 30 Sun Apr 11–May 30
5:15–6:15 pm 6/$60 9:15–10:00 am 11:15–12:00 pm
Sun June 13–Aug 8 Sun June 13–Aug 8
Active Tots–Outdoor Ages: 4–6 8:15–9:00 am 10:15–11:00 am
Children are introduced to four sports— Brocklehurst Park Sun May 23–Jul 18
soccer, T-ball, floor hockey, and track Thu May 20–Jul 8 11:15–12:00 pm
and field. They will develop their 4:00–4:45 pm Brocklehurst Park
FUNdamental movement skills and Thu May 20–Jul 8
movement patterns through games and Riverside Park
Sat Apr 10–Jun 12 6:00–6:45 pm
activities. This program is in partnership
with PacificSport Interior BC. 9:15–10:00 am Riverside Park
Valleyview Centennial Park Sat Apr 10–May 29
Prince Charles Park
Tue May 18–Jul 6 11:15–12:00 pm
Wed Jun 2–Jul 7
5:30–6:30 pm 6/$60 4:00–4:45 pm Valleyview Centennial Park
West Highlands Community Centre Tue May 18–Jul 6
Family Soccer Ages: 8+ Tue Mar 23–May 11 6:00–6:45 pm
Want to meet new people and get some 9:00–9:45 am West Highlands Community Centre
physical activity? Join us in the family Thu Mar 25–May 13 Tue Mar 23–May 11
drop-in program, children must be 9:00–9:45 am 11:00–11:45 am
accompanied by an adult. For members Thu Mar 25–May 13
of Kamloops Immigrant Services or those Sportball II Ages: 2–3 11:00–11:45 am
new to Kamloops or Canada. In our parent and tot classes, toddlers
John Tod Centre are introduced to eight different sports Tots Run, Jump, Throw Ages: 3–5
Thu Apr 8–May 27 through play-based, developmentally Children are introduced to a variety
5:30–6:30 pm 8/FREE appropriate curriculum that is centred of FUNdamental movement skills and
around key motor, social, and sport patterns, enhancing their physical literacy.
Sports on Mats Ages: 3–6 milestones. This program is in partnership Children will learn through fun and active
This program is designed for children with Sportball Kamloops. games, songs, and activities. This program
to learn to move their bodies, including Albert McGowan Park 8/$92 is in partnership with PacificSport Interior
tumbling, falling, rolling, and lateral Sun Apr 11–May 30 BC.
movements using mats and play. These 10:15–11:00 am Prince Charles Park
skills will develop movement patterns to Sun June 13–Aug 8 Thu May 6–Jun 17
prepare for many activities and sports. 9:15–10:00 am 5:30–6:15 pm 7/$45
Valleyview Community Hall Brocklehurst Park Valleyview Community Hall
Sat Mar 27–May 11 Thu May 20–Jul 8 Wed May 5–Jun 9
10:30–11:15 am 8/$60 5:00–5:45 pm 9:00–9:45 am 6/$45
Riverside Park
Sat Apr 10–May 29
Did you know? 10:15–11:00 am
Valleyview Centennial Park
Tue May 18–Jul 6
5:00–5:45 pm
If a mom participates
West Highlands Community Centr
in physical activity her Tue Mar 23–May 11
child is 22% more likely 10:00–10:45 am
Thu Mar 25–May 13
to participate in physical 10:00–10:45 am
activity when they grow up
(Canadian Women and Sport.)
32Tots Soccer I Ages: 2 1/2–3 1/2 Tots Soccer II Ages: 3 1/2–6 Tots Soccer Together Ages: 2 1/2–6
Introduce your child to basic soccer Introduce your child to basic soccer Introduce your child to basic soccer
skills and other movement patterns. skills and other movement patterns. skills and other movement patterns.
Children will learn and practise various Children will learn and practise various Children will learn and practise various
FUNdamental movement skills, enhancing FUNdamental movement skills, enhancing FUNdamental movement skills, enhancing
their physical literacy. This is a parent their physical literacy. This is a parent their physical literacy. This is a parent
participation class. participation class. participation class.
Albert McGowan Park 6/$45 Albert McGowan Park 6/$60 McDonald Park 6/$60
Wed May 5–Jun 9 Wed May 5–Jun 9 Tue Jul 6–Aug 10
9:00–9:30 am 9:45–10:30 am 4:45–5:30 pm
Wed May 5–Jun 9 Wed May 5–Jun 9 Prince Charles Park
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm Thu Jul 8–Aug 12
Thu May 6–Jun 10 Thu May 6–Jun 10 5:45–6:30 pm
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 19 Tots T-Ball Ages: 4–6
9:00–9:30 am 9:45–10:30 am Introduce your child to the FUNdamentals
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 19 of throwing, catching, and other
9:30–10:00 am 10:15–11:00 am movement skills that will enhance
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 12 their physical literacy. This is a parent
10:45–11:15 am 11:30 am–12:15 pm participation class.
Tue Jul 6–Aug 10 Tue Jul 6–Aug 10 Albert McGowan Park 6/$45
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm Mon May 10–Jun 21
Thu Jul 8–Aug 12 Thu Jul 8–Aug 12 4:45–5:30 pm
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm Mon May 10–Jun 21
5:45–6:30 pm
FAMILY & EARLY YEARS
Juniper Park Juniper Park
Wed May 5–Jun 9 Wed May 5–Jun 9 Tue May 11–Jun 15
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 4:45–5:30 pm
Thu May 6–Jun 10 Thu May 6–Jun 10 Tue May 11–Jun 15
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 19 McDonald Park
9:30–10:00 am 10:15–11:00 am0 Mon May 10–Jun 21
Tue Jul 6–Aug 10 Tue Jul 6–Aug 10 5:30–6:15 pm
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm Prince Charles Park
McDonald Park McDonald Park Tue May 11–Jun 15
Thu May 6–Jun 10 Thu May 6–Jun 10 5:30–6:15 pm
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 19
Did you
10:45–11:15 am 11:30–12:15 pm
Prince Charles Park Prince Charles Park
Wed May 5–Jun 9 Wed May 5–Jun 9
5:00–5:30 pm
Sat
9:30–10:00 am
Rae-Mor Park
May 8–Jun 19
5:45–6:30 pm
Sat
10:15–11:00 am0
Rae-Mor Park
May 8–Jun 19
know?
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 19 Learning to kick,
9:30–10:00 am 10:15–11:00 am0 catch, and throw
Westsyde Centennial Park Westsyde Centennial Park helps to develop eye
Wed May 5–Jun 9 Wed May 5–Jun 9
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm tracking, reflexes,
Thu May 6–Jun 10 Thu May 6–Jun 10 and coordination,
5:00–5:30 pm 5:45–6:30 pm which are important
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 19
9:00–9:30 am 9:45–10:30 am transition skills for
Sat May 8–Jun 19 Sat May 8–Jun 19 activities on wheels
10:45–11:15 am 11:30–12:15 pm such as biking or
Thu Jul 8–Aug 12 Thu Jul 8–Aug 12
4:45–5:15 pm 5:30–6:15 pm0 scootering.
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