city of waterloo happenings- summer 2011

HAPPENINGSHAPPENINGSSummer 2011

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HAPPENINGS—your quick reference for programs, activities, camps, swimming, skating and sports. Published three times a year by the City of Waterloo Community, Culture and Recreation Department.

Happenings spotlights City of Waterloo programs and activities, but also features other programs provided by organizations within the community.

Cover photograph: Taken in Waterloo Park East by Tomasz Adamski.

Summer Day CampsSummer Day CampsCity of Waterloo Day Camps2 Locations! WMRC & Bechtel ParkAges: 7-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Your child will be amazed by the exciting trips, theme days, new games and friendships. Each thrilling week includes swimming, games, crafts and special guests.Camp weeks: please check online at www.waterloo.ca/camp or in the upcoming Spring Program and Activities Guide.

City of Waterloo Fun Centres3 Locations! Lester B. Pearson, Laurelwood Public School, & Cedarbrae Public School (NEW)Ages: 4-10Cost: ½ day $70 Full day $130Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cedarbrae)Your child will meet new friends, sing songs, play games, make fun crafts, participate in theme days, and be visited by special guests.Camp weeks: please check online at www.waterloo.ca/camp or in the upcoming Spring Program and Activities Guide.

Busker Mania CampLocation: Knox Presbyterian ChurchAges: 7-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Date: August 22-26, 2011Spend a week of excitement learning juggling, magic, storytelling, puppetry and clowning around. Top it off with visits from surprise guests, and participating in a performance at the Waterloo Busker Carnival.

Sport CampNEW for 2011!Location: Bechtel ParkAges: 7-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Date: July 4-8, 2011Come and have fun learning 5 different sports in this weeklong camp. Special guests will train you in the basics of these sports. Swimming will also be a highlight at Moses Springer with our new waterslides.Girls Only

NEW for 2011!Location: Albert McCormick Community CentreAges: 8-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Date: August 22-26, 2011A wide range of activities is planned, including plenty of opportunity to participate in “girly” things in this ALL-NEW program! Activities and topics may include self-defense, self esteem, esthetics, drama, crafts and more.

For all the information regarding Summer 2011 camps and dates, go to our website or check our Program & Activities Guide. Registration on now.www.waterloo.ca/[email protected]

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Summer Day CampsSummer Day CampsCity of Waterloo Day Camps2 Locations! WMRC & Bechtel ParkAges: 7-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Your child will be amazed by the exciting trips, theme days, new games and friendships. Each thrilling week includes swimming, games, crafts and special guests.Camp weeks: please check online at www.waterloo.ca/camp or in the upcoming Spring Program and Activities Guide.

City of Waterloo Fun Centres3 Locations! Lester B. Pearson, Laurelwood Public School, & Cedarbrae Public School (NEW)Ages: 4-10Cost: ½ day $70 Full day $130Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cedarbrae)Your child will meet new friends, sing songs, play games, make fun crafts, participate in theme days, and be visited by special guests.Camp weeks: please check online at www.waterloo.ca/camp or in the upcoming Spring Program and Activities Guide.

Busker Mania CampLocation: Knox Presbyterian ChurchAges: 7-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Date: August 22-26, 2011Spend a week of excitement learning juggling, magic, storytelling, puppetry and clowning around. Top it off with visits from surprise guests, and participating in a performance at the Waterloo Busker Carnival.

Sport CampNEW for 2011!Location: Bechtel ParkAges: 7-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Date: July 4-8, 2011Come and have fun learning 5 different sports in this weeklong camp. Special guests will train you in the basics of these sports. Swimming will also be a highlight at Moses Springer with our new waterslides.Girls Only

NEW for 2011!Location: Albert McCormick Community CentreAges: 8-12 Cost: $170Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Date: August 22-26, 2011A wide range of activities is planned, including plenty of opportunity to participate in “girly” things in this ALL-NEW program! Activities and topics may include self-defense, self esteem, esthetics, drama, crafts and more.

For all the information regarding Summer 2011 camps and dates, go to our website or check our Program & Activities Guide. Registration on now.www.waterloo.ca/[email protected]

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Join us for our recreational, co-ed dance classes held at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Ya-ba-da-ba-dance: parent and tot 2-4 yearsCreative Movement: 3-4 yearsBallet: 4-6 yearsCombo Craze: 5-6 yearsEnergy Funk: 7-12 years

Dance Craze offers children aged 2-13 years an opportunity to learn the basics of jazz, ballet and creative movement in a non-competitive, relaxed environment.

Summer Session • June 21– August 16 (8 weeks)Registration starts on Thursday, June 9

For further details or to find out how to register, email [email protected] or call the Complex at (519) 886-1177

creativeA approach to dance!creative

Kids’ Dance CrazeKids’ Dance Craze

Children’s Dance ~ Birthday Parties

PUBLIC ART TOURSPublic art is...Ÿ an expression of our cityŸ a means to tell the story of an idea, person,

place or timeŸ a way to increase awareness and art

appreciationŸ a generator of discussion, passion and ideas

There are currently 16 large-scale works of public art throughout the City of Waterloo.

www.waterloo.ca/publicart

Get out and discover the art in YOUR city!Find maps, information and photographs at

Join us for our recreational, co-ed dance classes held at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Ya-ba-da-ba-dance: parent and tot 2-4 yearsCreative Movement: 3-4 yearsBallet: 4-6 yearsCombo Craze: 5-6 yearsEnergy Funk: 7-12 years

Dance Craze offers children aged 2-13 years an opportunity to learn the basics of jazz, ballet and creative movement in a non-competitive, relaxed environment.

Summer Session • June 21– August 16 (8 weeks)Registration starts on Thursday, June 9

For further details or to find out how to register, email [email protected] or call the Complex at (519) 886-1177

creativeA approach to dance!creative

Kids’ Dance CrazeKids’ Dance Craze

Children’s Dance ~ Birthday Parties

PUBLIC ART TOURSPublic art is...Ÿ an expression of our cityŸ a means to tell the story of an idea, person,

place or timeŸ a way to increase awareness and art

appreciationŸ a generator of discussion, passion and ideas

There are currently 16 large-scale works of public art throughout the City of Waterloo.

www.waterloo.ca/publicart

Get out and discover the art in YOUR city!Find maps, information and photographs at

7:05 to 8:00 p.m.

Mondays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 7:05 to 8:30 p.m. 12:05 to 1:00 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

8:45 to 10:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 12:05 to 1:00 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

8:15 to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 7:05 to 8:30 p.m. 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

8:45 to 10:30 p.m.

Thursdays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 1 metre diving ONLY 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool) slide not available

8:15 to 10:00 p.m.

Fridays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

7:05 to 8:00 p.m.Family Swim

Saturdays 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. No adult swirlpool time scheduledFamily Swim 7:05 to 8:30 p.m.

Sundays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.Kidsplash(tot pool & swirlpool)

7:05 to 8:00 p.m.

Mondays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 7:05 to 8:30 p.m. 12:05 to 1:00 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

8:45 to 10:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 12:05 to 1:00 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

8:15 to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 7:05 to 8:30 p.m. 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

8:45 to 10:30 p.m.

Thursdays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 1 metre diving ONLY 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool) slide not available

8:15 to 10:00 p.m.

Fridays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.Kidsplash 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.(tot pool & swirlpool)

Saturdays 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. No adult swirlpool time scheduledFamily Swim 7:05 to 8:30 p.m.

Sundays 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 to 3:55 p.m. 12:05 to 1:20 p.m.Kidsplash(tot pool & swirlpool)

Tues. June 14 to Fri. June 17 &Mon. June 27 to Tues. June 28

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

(shallow water)

Tues. Sept. 6 to Thurs. Sept. 8

additional information.

6:10-8 p.m.

Family (4 people max)Additional persons $1.75

$12.75 $181.51

Tues. June 14 to Fri. June 17 &Mon. June 27 to Tues. June 28

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

(shallow water)

Tues. Sept. 6 to Thurs. Sept. 8

additional information.

6:10-8 p.m.

Family (4 people max)Additional persons $1.75

$12.75 $181.51

IT’S PARTY TIME!Birthday Fun!

Dance Parties Come dance with us on your birthday! Parties designed specifically to your child’s age group. Saturdays only. $125 to $192.

Skating Parties Your group will join a public skate. Two hours in a party room for 10 skaters. $70.59

Swimming Parties Your group will join a public swim. Two hours in a party room for 10 swimmers.

$72.90

Sports Parties at RIM Park

50 minutes in the gym. $59.19Two hours in a party room for 10 participants. $36.59

Sports equipment also available: Party Bag 1 $30.00

Party Bag 2 $25.00

Preschool Party Bag $35.00

www.waterloo.ca/birthday

Various MUNCHIE OPTIONS available. No outside food or beverage permitted, with exception of birthday cake.Contact Compass Catering for assistance: [email protected]

For questions or party bookings [email protected]

FOR MORE PARTY

INFORMATION visit:

Fen cr inoi gs l Ce lc ux bE

Programs available in:Beginner Fencing

Intermediate FencingYouth Fencing

Wheelchair FencingMini-Fencing

Competitive Fencing

Phone: 519-745-1381Check out our website: www.excelsiorfencing.ca

Email us: [email protected]

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Touch-Tone Telephone Service at (519) 747-8585 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a weekIn order to use this service, you will require a Family PIN and a Client Number for each family member. If you have not received these numbers, call (519) 886-1177 prior to registration to set up your account.

2. In PersonWaterloo Memorial Recreation Complex & RIM Park — open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Adult Recreation Centre and Wing 404 RCAFA Adult Centre — open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Albert McCormick Community Centre, Monday to Friday, 3:00-10:00 p.m. (summer hours).

3. Internet RegistrationIn order to use this service, you will require a Family PIN and a Client Number for each family member. Call (519) 886-1177 prior to registration to set up your account, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. Then visit http://expressreg.waterloo.ca or the City of Waterloo website (www.waterloo.ca), click on Recreation, then click on the ExpressReg icon. Follow the prompts to register for the program of your choice.

Methods of Payment: Cheques, Credit Cards, Cash, Interac Direct Payment. (Touch Tone Service and Internet Registration accept credit cards only.) Please note that a registration fee of 75 cents will be applied to each Expressreg and Touch-Tone Telephone registration.

Fee Assistance Leisure Access Program: Fee Assistance is available to Waterloo residents with low income participating in City of Waterloo and affiliated minor sports & arts programs. To apply for Fee Assistance you must complete an application form* and submit it prior to registration. Once approved, you will receive a Leisure Access Card to show at the time of registration to verify the fee assistance payment. For more information, please call the Fee Assistance Administrator at 519-747-8512.

* Fee Assistance Leisure Access Card applications are available at all City of Waterloo recreation facilities, or online at www.waterloo.ca/feeassistance

for City of Waterloo programs

DON’T SEE IT HERE? CONTACT US.

Services, City Hall519-747-8733

n Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex & Program Registration/ Information, including swim lessons & indoor track519-886-1177

n Waterloo Swimplex Admissions Desk519-886-3844

n Moses Springer Community Centre & Outdoor Pool 519-885-4530

n Albert McCormick Community Centre519-885-1700

n Manulife Financial Soccer & Sports Centre (Bechtel Park)519-576-2420

n RIM Park Manulife Financial Sportsplex & Healthy Living Centre 519-884-5363

n Wing 404 RCAFA Rotary Adult Centre519-888-6356

n Adult Recreation Centre 519-579-1020

n Facility Rentals 519-886-1177 x235

n Program Cancellations online:www.waterloo.ca/cancellations

Community, Culture & Recreation

www.waterloo.ca

www.waterloo.ca/swim

THE WONDERSOF WATERFITNESSWaterfitness is for everyone, including athletes, overweight people, seniors, pregnant women, those recovering from illness or surgery, and people with chronic conditions.

Exercising in the water improves fitness of heart

and lungs, tones muscles, and reduces fat.

Buoyancy felt while in the water decreases the impact on your

spine and other joints.

See our waterfitness schedule at www.waterloo.ca/swim or for more information, please call 519-886-3844.

IT’S PARTY TIME!Birthday Fun!

Dance Parties Come dance with us on your birthday! Parties designed specifically to your child’s age group. Saturdays only. $125 to $192.

Skating Parties Your group will join a public skate. Two hours in a party room for 10 skaters. $70.59

Swimming Parties Your group will join a public swim. Two hours in a party room for 10 swimmers.

$72.90

Sports Parties at RIM Park

50 minutes in the gym. $59.19Two hours in a party room for 10 participants. $36.59

Sports equipment also available: Party Bag 1 $30.00

Party Bag 2 $25.00

Preschool Party Bag $35.00

www.waterloo.ca/birthday

Various MUNCHIE OPTIONS available. No outside food or beverage permitted, with exception of birthday cake.Contact Compass Catering for assistance: [email protected]

For questions or party bookings [email protected]

FOR MORE PARTY

INFORMATION visit:

Fen cr inoi gs l Ce lc ux bE

Programs available in:Beginner Fencing

Intermediate FencingYouth Fencing

Wheelchair FencingMini-Fencing

Competitive Fencing

Phone: 519-745-1381Check out our website: www.excelsiorfencing.ca

Email us: [email protected]

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Touch-Tone Telephone Service at (519) 747-8585 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a weekIn order to use this service, you will require a Family PIN and a Client Number for each family member. If you have not received these numbers, call (519) 886-1177 prior to registration to set up your account.

2. In PersonWaterloo Memorial Recreation Complex & RIM Park — open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Adult Recreation Centre and Wing 404 RCAFA Adult Centre — open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Albert McCormick Community Centre, Monday to Friday, 3:00-10:00 p.m. (summer hours).

3. Internet RegistrationIn order to use this service, you will require a Family PIN and a Client Number for each family member. Call (519) 886-1177 prior to registration to set up your account, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. Then visit http://expressreg.waterloo.ca or the City of Waterloo website (www.waterloo.ca), click on Recreation, then click on the ExpressReg icon. Follow the prompts to register for the program of your choice.

Methods of Payment: Cheques, Credit Cards, Cash, Interac Direct Payment. (Touch Tone Service and Internet Registration accept credit cards only.) Please note that a registration fee of 75 cents will be applied to each Expressreg and Touch-Tone Telephone registration.

Fee Assistance Leisure Access Program: Fee Assistance is available to Waterloo residents with low income participating in City of Waterloo and affiliated minor sports & arts programs. To apply for Fee Assistance you must complete an application form* and submit it prior to registration. Once approved, you will receive a Leisure Access Card to show at the time of registration to verify the fee assistance payment. For more information, please call the Fee Assistance Administrator at 519-747-8512.

* Fee Assistance Leisure Access Card applications are available at all City of Waterloo recreation facilities, or online at www.waterloo.ca/feeassistance

for City of Waterloo programs

DON’T SEE IT HERE? CONTACT US.

Services, City Hall519-747-8733

n Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex & Program Registration/ Information, including swim lessons & indoor track519-886-1177

n Waterloo Swimplex Admissions Desk519-886-3844

n Moses Springer Community Centre & Outdoor Pool 519-885-4530

n Albert McCormick Community Centre519-885-1700

n Manulife Financial Soccer & Sports Centre (Bechtel Park)519-576-2420

n RIM Park Manulife Financial Sportsplex & Healthy Living Centre 519-884-5363

n Wing 404 RCAFA Rotary Adult Centre519-888-6356

n Adult Recreation Centre 519-579-1020

n Facility Rentals 519-886-1177 x235

n Program Cancellations online:www.waterloo.ca/cancellations

Community, Culture & Recreation

www.waterloo.ca

THE WONDERSOF WATERFITNESSWaterfitness is for everyone, including athletes, overweight people, seniors, pregnant women, those recovering from illness or surgery, and people with chronic conditions.

Exercising in the water improves fitness of heart

and lungs, tones muscles, and reduces fat.

Buoyancy felt while in the water decreases the impact on your

spine and other joints.

See our waterfitness schedule at www.waterloo.ca/swim or for more information, please call 519-886-3844.

Become an Instructor or Lifeguard!The City of Waterloo is accepting applications for Instructor/Lifeguards. You must be both an Instructor and a Lifeguard for your application to be accepted. For further information concerning leadership courses or the hiring process, please speak to the Aquatic Supervisor or visit www.waterloo.ca/employment

Contact the Swimplex at 519-886-3844

TO BECOME A LIFEGUARDBronze Medallion/Emergency First Aid-CPR B (13 years of age or Bronze Star)

Bronze Cross (Bronze Medallion & First Aid award. No age prerequisite)

Standard First Aid and CPR C

National Lifeguard Service (NLS) (16 years of age)

TO BECOME A LIFEGUARDBronze Medallion/Emergency First Aid-CPR B (13 years of age or Bronze Star)

Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course (15 years of age)

Volunteer Hours (20 hours minimum. Completion during Assistant Instructors course)

Red Cross/LSS Water Safety Instructors (16 years of age)

city of waterloo happenings- summer 2011

Documents

program activities guide

new games

city of waterloo community

special guests

new friends

fun crafts

allnew program

waterloo busker carnival