I.C.A.N! Programs
Inclusive Community Activities with No Barriers
Lead Corporate Partner
I.C.A.N! Camps provide your child the opportunity to experience acceptance. Each participant will be enrolled in the camp of their choice and participate without an additional support person. Partner camp leaders will be the main aspect of support for your child; however, a Between Friends Club staff (the Recreation Inclusion Coordinator) will be located at each camp for the entire summer.
Our I.C.A.N! Programs gives participants the opportunity to participate in recreational programs in their community.
I.C.A.N! Programs are suited for participants who require minimal support to participate in their community programs
with others who have similar interests to them.
I.C.A.N! Programs
HOW DO I.C.A.N! PROGRAMS WORK?
I.C.A.N! participants will be registered into an existing program of their choice at a local facility. The program
is instructed by the facility staff however, a Between Friends Club Inclusion Facilitator will be in attendance to
provide additional support to the instructor, your child and his/her group.
WHO ARE I.C.A.N! PROGRAMS FOR?
I.C.A.N! is for all ages!
A home visit may be completed for members who are new to our I.C.A.N! Programs. This visit will help determine if our I.C.A.N! Programs are suited to your participant. Participants who need more than the amount of support our inclusion programs provide, may be asked to attend our W.E.S.O.A.R! Programs.
I.C.A.N! Programs
| Dance: |
Learn the basic techniques of dance. Classes available include: ballet, hip hop, jazz, etc. |
| Art: |
Learn the basic techniques of art class. Classes available include: painting, drawing, pottery, etc. |
| Swimming Lessons: |
These lessons will introduce or continue to build swimming skills |
| Karate: |
Learn the basic techniques of karate |
| Climbing: |
These lessons will introduce you to the fundamentals of climbing |
Various Locations - Dates, times and locations are flexible and will be determined based on the family’s choice of facility.
Any program can be an I.C.A.N! Program!!! There are a number of programs available at each facility. Please visit various facility websites to view the list of available programs.
Contact Tannis Smith, Support & Outreach Coordinator, at (403) 508-0117 for more information or to register for an I.C.A.N! Program. Registration is now ongoing! Remember you must speak directly to Tannis to ensure your space has been reserved. I.C.A.N! Programs run at $105.00 per program, however, if the cost of the program registration is greater, a cost adjustment will be negotiated.
Spaces are limited so register early.
I.C.A.N! CAMPS 2011
Registration begins Thursday February 24 from 9:00 - ongoing. To register, please call (403) 508-0116.
Our partner camps this summer include Calgary Zoo, Village Square Leisure Centre, Southland Leisure Centre, Eau Claire, Crowfoot and Shawnessy YMCA branch day camps, YMCA Camp Riveredge, and new this year, Talisman Centre! Please see our website (www.betweenfriends.ab.ca) for specific information on our partner camps and their summer schedules.
THE BENEFITS OF INCLUSION
- Provides an opportunity for your child to participate in community camps without the need for additional support
- Creates awareness and acceptance of different abilities
- Challenges participants to develop new skills, increase self-esteem and self-confidence
- Educates staff and participants about inclusion providing the knowledge that makes it possible and fun
RECREATION INCLUSION COORDINATOR (RIC)
The RIC will be supporting each participant’s assigned day camp leader by providing tips and techniques to create an inclusive experience. Before the start of camp, the RICs will provide training to their designated partner facility to educate staff on the inclusion process and best practices. The RIC will also be monitoring the inclusion process throughout each day and be available to all staff for support. Please note that the RIC will not be directly with your child throughout the day.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
I.C.A.N! participants must be a Between Friends Club member to register in Inclusion Camps. Members of all ages will be accepted. Please note that age groups vary with each partner camp and each partner camp may not offer all age groups.
Members must have an interest in the desired camp and be eager to participate in the camp. Members must also be able to participate successfully in a larger than the typical Between Friends Club ratio and require minimal support. Members who need more than the amount of support inclusion camps provide may be recommended to attend Camp Bonaventure.
A Day in the Life:
A week prior to camp, each RIC will contact parents to discuss individual needs. A home visit may be suggested to discuss the inclusion process and how to best meet your child’s needs and abilities at camp. The RIC will then educate leaders on individual tips that will create an inclusive experience for your child. The RIC will be a source of support throughout the entire week should leaders need support. The RIC staff will also be available to meet each participant upon arrival at camp and introduce them to their leaders and peers.
QUESTIONS
If you are interested in registering your child in an I.C.A.N! Camp and would like more information please contact Tannis Smith at (403) 508-0116 prior to the registration date.
FEES FOR I.C.A.N! CAMPS
The fee for an integrated day camp is $275.00 per child for each one-week session or $550.00 per child for a two-week session. The holiday week(s) that include four-day camps are $220.00 per child.
BETWEEN FRIENDS CLUB I.C.A.N! CAMP DISCLAIMER
Please note: Because we partner with other organizations, programs dates, times, and content may change. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
NEW CANCELATION POLICY
To cancel any registration, call (403) 508-0110. A cancellation fee of 15% is charged for each cancelled program space. Our program leaders cannot accept cancellations. You must notify the office or you will be charged for all program days that occur until notification of cancellation is received. If a participant cancels from a program with less than two weeks notice or after the start date and their space cannot be filled, there will be NO refund. However, if their space can be filled, a pro-rated amount will be charged. No additional fee will be charged for transfers from one program to another.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A financial assistance program is available to help those families who require financial assistance for their child to attend any programs or camps. If you require a financial assistance, first register for the session and then contact Tannis Smith at (403) 508-0116, who will assist you with the process. All subsidies must be in place and arrangements made for payment of the parent portion before the start of camp.
I.C.A.N! Partners
CALGARY ZOO SUMMER CAMPS
Your budding naturalist, zoologist or veterinarian will enjoy these week-long camps at the Calgary Zoo running from July 4 to August 26 for students in preschool (4 and up) to finishing grade 12! Activities include animal visits, crafts, games, and interpretive programs. An art camp option is available for grades 1 – 6. Teens will have the opportunity to gain leadership experience, as well as, design and build enrichment projects for the animals. They will also explore animal behavior, wildlife conservation and career options.
YMCA SUMMER CAMPS
Eau Claire, Crowfoot and
Shawnessy YMCA day camps offer a variety of fun, values-based day camps for ages 3 – 13 and leadership camps for ages 13 – 16.
Camp Riveredge , located by Camp Bonaventure, offers day camps in a unique outdoor setting in the heart of the city for ages 7 – 15.
THE CITY OF CALGARY DAY CAMPS
Have fun. The City of Calgary, Recreation offers a variety of quality camp programs with a wide range of activities such as swimming and/or water play, arts/crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports and field trips. Both full day and half day programs are offered to participants ages 3 – 12 at Village Square and Southland Leisure Centres from July 4 to August 26.
TALISMAN CENTRE
Your child will have a blast this summer! Talisman Centre offers Sport Camps from July 4 to August 26, 2011 in two different categories: Multi-Sport and Sport Specific. In Multi-Sport Camps for ages 4-14, Talisman Centre provides participants with an opportunity to engage in a variety of sports in a fun and safe environment. Emphasis is placed on cooperative games and team building. Those looking to learn more sport-specific skills and strategies have the opportunity to develop the fundamentals of their sport in Sport Specific Camps coached by experts in each sport.
Program dates and activities may vary, and may include archery, challenge courses, crafts, horseback riding, swimming, and much more!
Associate Partner Camps
Our Associate Partner Camps will have staff that are trained by Between Friends Club but may not have a dedicated inclusion position.
