How to Register HERE
Registration Information HERE
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A variety of Community Programs are available
for all ages Including:
Fee Subsidy and inclusion information listed below.
** Look for the family stick figure symbol in the Leisure Guide (www.townofws.ca/leisureguide ) for programs geared to family participation.
Post Natal activities and Youth Fitness options are listed in the Specialty Fitness Section
See Details HERE
If there is a program you would like to attend and don’t see it listed in our community program listing, we would love to hear from you. Contact Jen McEachen at 905-640-1910 x 2288 or jen.mceachen@townofws.ca.
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Interested in offering a recreational or lifestyle program?
The Department of Leisure Services is now accepting program proposals for 2012.
Program proposals should be no more than two pages in length and include a summary of your skills, experience and qualifications; a course outline (e.g. 10 weeks for a full program, 1 – 2 weeks for a specialty workshop); room/material requirements; and information on the age group best suited for your program.
For further information, please contact Jen McEachen at 905-640-1910 x 2288 or jen.mceachen@townofws.ca.
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Subsidy
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville believes all children have the right to access recreational programming, regardless of ability to pay. Through partnerships with the Region of York and with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program, there are limited subsidies available for those under 18 years of age.
New “JOIN IN!” Subsidy Program
Working to eliminate financial barriers to participation, this subsidy program covers all areas and ages of leisure programming.
For more information on subsidy programs, please call Cathy Richardson at 905-642-7529 x 324 or cathy.richardson@townofws.ca for more information.
Program Confirmation
When registering in person, confirmations will be given to you to complete the transaction. When registering online, you can print your confirmation at the time of the transaction or return any time to print it. Registrations that are received via mail or in person will be issued a confirmation as soon as the registration is processed.
Program / Schedule Changes
Although we do try our best to ensure that all the information in the guide or advertised is correct, sometimes we will miss something. Check the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville notice board each Thursday in your Stouffville Sun-Tribune for changes, or check our website at www.townofws.ca and connect to the WSPLAY…ONLINE where you will find the program corrections link on the START page. If you find an error in our information, please email us at leisure.services@townofws.ca.
Accessible, Inclusive Recreation
We strongly believe that it is important for everyone to participate in leisure activities. We will make every effort to integrate individuals with special needs into our programs whenever it is
safe and enjoyable for all participants. If you or your child is in need of support to be able to participate in our programs, please contact us at leisure.services@townofws.ca or 905-642-PLAY (7529).
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Inclusive Recreation – Adapted Adult Daytime Programming
Everyone is encouraged to participate in our programs, and every effort will be made to integrate individuals with special needs. We are proud of our partnership with Community Living York South whose mission is supporting people with an intellectual disability to live, learn, work and participate in the community.
Adapted Gentle Fit
This class focuses on light activities to stimulate coordination and movement. Ideal for all adults, including those with special needs who are working on sensory skills, range of motion or light fitness. Class is adapted to accommodate those in wheelchairs or those needing assistance with their activities. Facilitators are required for participants who cannot participate independently. Facilitators attend free of charge. A great social class for all involved.
Adapted Aquatics Program
The Town also recognizes the fact that some individuals require a gradual entry into the regular programming stream. As a result, the adapted aquatics program was created to meet this need.
This program offers 1:1 support available by volunteers, part of the PLAY BUDDIES program, who work with the support of a qualified supervisor. Many of the volunteers have taken advanced leadership courses and all are put through training specific to their support duties so that they are familiar with swimming skills and water safety.
With the supervisor as their resource, volunteers are able to work with individuals in building on their current skills to develop swim and water safety competence. The goal is to work on progressions suitable to the needs of the individual and to determine personal bests, while keeping in mind opportunity for social interaction among other classmates.
The adapted aquatics program has proved to be a very positive and encouraging opportunity for those who need that little bit of extra attention. Parents are encouraged to communicate directly with the staff and volunteers so that progress is identified and issues can be worked through. The program ends with a Pizza party after the last class for participants, volunteers and staff.
Play Buddies – volunteer opportunities
Do you want to help someone have fun?
Are you able to commit at least one hour per week?
Can you assist someone who needs a little bit extra help to be able to PLAY?
Do you want to make a difference?
Help someone participate in recreational activities. Some people just need a little extra help and attention to be able to join in our regular programming. We are looking for committed individuals who want to make a difference. No experience necessary for regular programs but minimum of Bronze star certification is required to be a PLAY BUDDY in the Adapted Aquatics program. Help someone help themselves. Training provided. For more information please contact
leisure.services@townofws.ca or 905-642-PLAY (7529) |
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