I.C.A.N! Programs

Inclusive Children’s Activities with No Barriers

Our I.C.A.N! Programs give your child the opportunity to participate in recreational programs in their community. I.C.A.N! Programs are suited for children who require minimal support to participate in their community programs with others who have similar interests to them.

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?

Ages 5 - 15

SUMMER I.C.A.N! CAMPS

I.C.A.N! CAMPS 2010

Registration begins February 25!

Our partner camps this summer include Calgary Zoo, Village Square Leisure Centre, Crowfoot and Shawnessy YMCA branch day camps, Camp Riveredge YMCA, and new this year, Camp Chief Hector YMCA! For specific information on our partner camps and their summer schedules, click on the below logos.

THE BENEFITS OF INCLUSION

• Provides an opportunity for campers to participate in community camps without the need for additional support
• Creates awareness and acceptance of different abilities
• Challenges campers to develop new skills, increases self-esteem and self-confidence
• Educates staff and campers about inclusion providing the knowledge that makes it possible and fun

For a description of each I.C.A.N! Camp click here.

OUR PARTNERS

CALGARY ZOO SUMMER CAMPS

Your budding naturalist, zoologist or veterinarian will enjoy these week-long camps at the Calgary Zoo running from July 5 to August 27 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

Crowfoot YMCA 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.

New this year, Between Friends Club will be partnering with Camp Chief Hector YMCA in Kananaskis to offer residential camp experiences for ages 7 – 15.

Program dates and activities may vary, and may include archery, challenge courses, crafts, horseback riding, swimming, and much more!

THE CITY OF CALGARY DAY CAMPS

Have fun. The City of Calgary, Recreation offers a variety of both full day and half day quality camp programs, including programs at Village Square Leisure Centre and Southland Leisure Centre.

Camps offer a wide range of activities such as swimming and/or water play, arts/crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports and field trips. Programs are offered to participants ages 3 – 12 from July 5 to August 27.

AFFILIATED CAMPS:

Please Note: Staff at these camps have received inclusion training from Between Friends Club but do not have a full-time Recreation Inclusion Coordinator.

CANADA OLYMPIC PARK CAMP TORCH

Canada Olympic Park’s Camp Torch gets all of their campers out enjoying the great outdoors again and leaving them with a smile every day! Have fun building healthy living and teamwork skills through activities such as archery, arts and crafts, climbing, euro bungy, high / low ropes courses, mini-golf, mountain biking, roller luge, and ski jumping/sliding!

Programs are offered to participants ages 4 – 14 from July 5 – August 27.

HERITAGE PARK SUMMER CAMPS

Heritage Park Summer Camps offer a unique opportunity to explore what life was really like for early Western Canadian settlers. Children, dressed in period costumes (provided by Heritage Park for the duration of the session) will journey back in time to discover what it was like to travel by train, horse and wagon; learn lessons in a one-room schoolhouse and even do chores around the ranch.

Camps have small leader to participant ratios and are offered in 2 different age categories: 6-8 and 9-12 from July 5 – August 13.

SPRING/SUMMER I.C.A.N! PROGRAMS

Registration is now ongoing!

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:	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

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 Jennifer Barnes, Program Coordinator, at (403) 508-0119 for more information or to register for an I.c.A.N! Program. Remember you must speak directly to Jenn to ensure your space has been reserved. I.C.A.N! Programs run at $99.00 per program. Spaces are limited so register early.