2021 Spring Summer Program Brochure

CITY of CHARLOTTETOWN PARKS and RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Program Brochure Spring & Summer 2021

www.charlottetown .ca GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR

On behalf of Charlottetown City Council and staff, I am thrilled to share with you the 2021 Spring & Summer Program Brochure. The fact that Charlottetown’s Parks and Recreation Department can offer programming this season is a testament to the strong community bonds that tie Charlottetown together. This guide details the recreation and leisure activities that the City offers, and provides key information on community groups, local events and services that are on offer in the City throughout the spring and summer.

The growth of a City depends on the growth of its residents. The way to achieve this is to promote inclusion, healthy living, and a sense of belonging within one’s community. I am so pleased to see such a variety of services and programs on offer this year, which will hopefully appeal to all ages, abilities, and interests.

Charlottetown City Council and staff are, as always, committed to providing engaging, unique, and exceptional recreational opportunities. I admire the dedication of our dynamic staff, who constantly adapt their approach to ensure that they can offer programming and services which seek not only to maintain but to improve the well-being, prosperity, and quality of life of all residents.

Enjoy taking the time to look through the program brochure and the many recreational initiatives on offer. I hope you find inspiration to take advantage of a tried-and-true program, or to try something new!

Sincerely yours,

Mayor Philip Brown [email protected]

Front Cover Photograph by Karen G Kelly MESSAGE FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

The Parks, Recreation and Leisure Activities Committee is pleased to present the 2021 Spring and Summer Program Brochure.

The goal of this guide is to inform those who live, work, and visit Charlottetown on recreation and leisure opportunities available and provide important information on community groups, local events and services offered throughout the City.

Our committee of Council, which includes leaders in our Terry Bernard community, provides oversight to the staff of the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure quality experiences. The Committee would like to commend our departmental staff and the many volunteers for their continued hard work and dedication in making these programs and activities available to our community.

The Parks and Recreation Department consists of a management team that oversees direct delivery programs, facility operations and park management of over 60 properties. It is widely recognized that being active has many benefits, from a personal, social, environmental, and economic point of view and we are committed to providing residents with a wide range of Alana Jankov opportunities to engage in leisure activities of their choice. Our team is always interested in hearing from you, with your suggestions for new or improved services. As we continue to adapt to this new normal, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

We encourage you to challenge yourself to discover the benefits of parks and recreation and enjoy this beautiful city in which we call home.

Yours in Recreation,

Chair Councillor Terry Bernard Bob Doiron Vice-Chair Councillor Alana Jankov Councillor Bob Doiron Councillor Kevin Ramsay Mayor Philip Brown

Kevin Ramsay

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM PARKS, RECREATION, AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 1 MISSION STATEMENT & DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 3 CHARLOTTETOWN PARKS AND RECREATION CONTACTS 3 VOLUNTEERS 4 CHARLOTTETOWN FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION 4 EMERGENCY MEASURES 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 PRE-SCHOOL 7 YOUTH/TEEN 9 Art 9 Baseball/Softball 10 Bowling 11 Crossfit 12 Day Camps, After School Programs & Sport Camps 12 Football 17 Funding Support 17 Golf 18 Gymnastics 18 Hockey 19 Lacrosse 19 Library Programs 20 Martial Arts 20 Music Lessons 21 Nature 22 Rowing 22 Sailing 23 Soccer 23 Table Tennis 24 Tennis 24 Skateboard, Rollerblade & BMX 27 Volleyball 27 ADULT/SENIOR 28 Art 28 Bowling 28 Culinary 28 Football 29 Fitness / Health 29 Lawn Bowling 30 Library Programs 30 Martial Arts 30 Music Lessons 31 Rugby 31 Seniors Activities 31 Social Activities 33 Soccer 33 Tennis 34 Ultimate Frisbee 35 Yoga 35 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 36 AQUATICS 37 COMMUNITY CENTRES & GYMS 39 COMMUNITY GROUPS 40 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 42 PARKS & TRAILS 46 WATER ACCESS 51 GO! CHARLOTTETOWN TAKE TRANSIT TODAY 2 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Charlottetown will strive to enhance the quality of life for the people who live and work within our municipal- ity, as well as for those who visit. We will encourage and provide the leadership for the development of safe, accessible, diverse and high quality recreational opportunities. The Parks and Recreation Department will utilize the four benefit areas of parks and recreation as the frame work from which to evaluate its programs, services and facilities which include the personal, social, economic and environmental benefits of participation.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS - Recreation and Active Living are essential to personal growth. - Recreation is a key to balanced human development. - Recreation and Parks are essential to quality of life. - Recreation reduces anti-social and self-destructive behavior. - Recreation and Parks build strong families and healthy communities. - Pay now or pay later! Recreation reduces health care, social service and police/justice costs. - Recreation and Parks are significant economic generators in your community. - Parks, open space and natural areas are essential to ecological survival. The Benefits Are Endless…

CHARLOTTETOWN PARKS AND RECREATION CONTACTS

Manager – Frank Quinn 902-368-1025 Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant – Jackie McKinnon 902-368-1025 Program Coordinator – Christopher Drummond 902-629-4028 Superintendent of Arenas – Mike White 902-629-4171 Superintendent of Parks – Nancy McMinn 902-629-4026 Parks Foreman – Dean Worth 902-629-4024 Assistant Program Coordinator – Breanna MacDonald 902-629-1877 Parks and Arenas Administrative Assistant – Dianne Dowling . . . 902-629-4024 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Simmons Arena 902-894-8247 Cody Banks Arena 902-894-8422 Eastlink Centre Charlottetown Administration Office 902-629-6600 Box Office & Information Line 902-629-6625 Parks and Recreation Main Administration (1st Floor City Hall) 902-368-1025 Parks and Arenas Administration (12 MacAleer Drive) 902-629-4024 Bell Aliant Centre 902-569-4584

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 3 VOLUNTEERS Forbie Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award – This award, named in honor of a longtime sports volunteer in Charlottetown, is a way to recognize the significant contributions that a volunteer in Charlottetown has made in sports and recreation to help make their community better. Nomination forms will be available in April and the annual award winner will be presented at the Citizen Recognition Awards during the Natal Day Celebrations in August.

Volunteer Award – To recognize volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to Recreation, Sport, and Leisure within the City of Charlottetown, the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department “Volunteer Award” was launched in January 2006. Nomination forms can be picked up at Recreation Office within City Hall – 199 Queen Street.

Volunteer Interest – Volunteers are required to deliver many of the recreation/sport- based programs offered in our community (i.e., minor sports, special events, and many other programs). If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact the appropriate organization.

For more information on volunteer initiatives please call 902-368-1025 or visit the City Website at www.charlottetown.ca.

CHARLOTTETOWN FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION The City of Charlottetown is committed to preventing Family Violence. What is meant by family violence? It is any violence by one family member against another. Family violence includes, but is not limited to: - violence by one partner against another - violence by a parent against a child - violence by a child against a parent - violence between brother and sisters

Family violence is an abuse of power within relationships of family, trust or dependency. It always involves someone using their power over another person in a way that is hurtful. There are different types of violence - physical, emotional, financial, or verbal abuse. If you need to talk with someone, call Anderson House @ 902-892-0960, 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

Other Important Resource Numbers: Emergency – 911 Charlottetown Police Department Child and Family Services 902-629-4172 Charlottetown 902-368-5330 Victim Services Community Legal Information Association Charlottetown 902-368-4582 Charlottetown (toll free) 1-800-240-9798 or 902-892-0853 EMERGENCY MEASURES Don’t be caught unprepared during an emergency such as hurricanes, storm surges and floods. For more information on how to be better prepared, please visit the City website at www.charlottetown.ca.

4 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA GENERAL INFORMATION CHARLOTTETOWN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

HOURS OF OPERATION Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department Hours of Operation October 13, 2020 – May 24, 2021 / Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. May 25, 2021 – October 12, 2021 / Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Please note the content of this brochure was current when collected over the winter and due to COVID-19 is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information please contact the appropriate organization.

DIRECT DELIVERY PROGRAMS Direct Delivery Programs are those that are operated and offered directly by the City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department.

PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS (Direct Delivery Programs) Two convenient options: ONLINE: Register online via the City of Charlottetown’s website: www.charlottetown.ca. Once you have entered the main home page go directly to RECREATION & LEISURE and then ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION. If you have not created an account on the BookKing Software you will be required to do so. PLEASE READ ALL STEPS ON CREATING AN ACCOUNT CAREFULLY!

IN PERSON: In person registrations will be accepted at the Parks and Recreation Department Administration Office (1st floor City Hall) during regular working hours.

Payment may be made by Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or Debit - Please make all cheques payable to the City of Charlottetown.

NOTE: Registration dates for summer programs: East Royalty and West Royalty Summer Day Camps – May 4 (Online ONLY) at 9:00 a.m. Intro to Sports / Youth Tennis Programs – May 5 (Online and at City Hall) at 9:00 a.m.

PROGRAM REFUNDS (Direct Delivery Programs) Program refunds will not be issued once a program begins. Requests for a refund (with the exception of the Summer Day Camps, see notes below) must be received a minimum of two (2) business days prior to the start of the program. A $5.00 administration fee will be held for each registration that is refunded, not including the Summer Days Camps.

*For participants requesting to cancel any registered weeks of summer day camps the $25 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration can be used as a credit for the remaining balance of summer day camp registration or for any other City of Charlottetown direct-delivery programming if requested before May 31. After May 31, the $25 registration deposit paid for each week a child is registered in a summer day camp is no longer eligible to be used as a credit for a City of Charlottetown direct-delivery programming.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 5 PROGRAM STAFF (Direct Delivery Programs) Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department program staff receive extensive training in such areas as program delivery, organizational and leadership skills, active and leisure game implementation, child and group management, and other areas that are relevant to program operation, including Emergency First Aid and CPR certification.

FACILITY SCHEDULES Various city owned and/or operated recreational facility schedules can be viewed via the City of Charlottetown website: www.charlottetown.ca. Once you have entered the main home page, go directly to RECREATION & LEISURE then to Facilities.

SPORT FIELD USERS PERMISSION Organizations and the general public are asked to refrain from using City operated sport fields unless permission has been obtained from the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department. Unauthorized use, especially during the early spring and late fall months when wet conditions prevail, will cause severe damage to natural grass sport fields. Your cooperation is very much appreciated. To obtain permission to use a sport field, please contact the Program Coordinator at 902-629-4028 or email [email protected].

All requests for the use of the Artificial Turf Field must be made through the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information and to book this facility, please contact 902-566-0305.

SMOKE FREE PLACES BYLAW The City of Charlottetown is pleased to provide a smoke and tobacco free environment at City owned and operated indoor and outdoor sport and recreation facilities/properties. The City Council has adopted a Smoke Free Places Bylaw (# 2018-01) prohibiting smoking and the use of tobacco related products at City owned and operated indoor and outdoor sport and recreation facilities/properties, which went into effect March 12, 2018. The City believes that through public awareness and education, we can encourage the public to respect the health of everyone and create a healthier environment at sport and recreation facilities/properties.

PET OWNERS We all appreciate clean walkways, park facilities and open spaces. Please be a responsible pet owner; help keep our facilities clean. “Stoop and Scoop”. By-law: Section 21 CAMA

YOUR OPINION COUNTS Your comments are welcome and assist the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department in the delivery of programs and services. Our Mission Statement includes the commitment to encourage and provide leadership for the development of safe, accessible, diverse and high quality recreational opportunities for EVERYONE.

– Do they meet the needs of YOU the resident? – Do you have any ideas for new programs? – Is our staff providing the service (quality/care) that you would expect?

If you have any concerns or questions we would like to hear them. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 902-368-1025.

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INTRO TO SPORTS PROGRAM The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department will once again be offering their Intro to Sports Program to children between the ages of 3 – 7 years old. This is an inclusive program that gives children an opportunity to try a sport or practice a sport they enjoy. Participation in this program will give children of all abilities the opportunity to try and experience a variety of sports and help develop their skills.

Please note that there is limited space in the program and your child must be 3 years old by the start of the program!

Dates: Programs will start on Tuesday June 29, and end on Saturday, August 21, 2021. *Note there will be no program on Thurs. July 1 (Canada Day) & Mon. August 2 (Natal Day) Registrations will be accepted starting May 5 at 9 a.m.

Schedule for Victoria Park (Monday – Friday) Morning Program: AGE GROUP DAYS TIME Age 3 – 4 Monday – Friday 8:50 – 9:30 a.m. or 10:40 – 11:20 a.m. Age 5 – 7 Monday – Friday 9:45 – 10:25 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Activities: Soccer, T-Ball / Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, and other fun activities Location: Victoria Park Ball Field Clubhouse / Tennis Courts Fee: $30.00 (resident) & $45.00 (non-resident)

Schedule for Victoria Park (Saturday) Morning Program: AGE GROUP DAYS TIME Age 3 – 4 Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Age 5 – 7 Saturday 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Activities: Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, and T-Ball/Baseball and other fun activities Location: Victoria Park (meet at the open field next to Kiwanis Dairy Bar) Fee: $15.00 (resident) & $20.00 (non-resident)

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 7 Schedule for West Royalty Evening Programs: AGE GROUP DAYS TIME Age 3 – 4 Monday & Wednesday 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. Age 5 – 7 Tuesday & Thursday 6:40 – 7:35 p.m.

Activities: T-Ball/Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, and other fun activities Location: West Royalty Community Centre and green space Fee: $30.00 (resident) & $45.00 (non-resident)

NOTE: – Parents and legal guardians are required to stay with the age 3 – 4 year old programs and are encouraged to stay with the 5 – 7 year old program to help out. – If the weather is inclement the Victoria Park programs will be cancelled, please contact the office if you are unsure on the status of the program.

For more information, please contact the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department at 902-368-1025. You can register online via the City of Charlottetown WEBSITE or drop into our office.

CONNECT WITH NATURE Victoria Park – June and July Visit one of Charlottetown’s natural gems for outdoor, environmental experiences for all ages. Weekday guided programming for groups of 10-25 people, ages 3-10. Lunchtime “Forest Bathing Walks” for all ages.

For more information visit www.charlottetown.ca/natureed or email [email protected].

SOCCER PROGRAMS For more information on soccer programs please check the YOUTH/TEEN section of this brochure under Soccer.

T-BALL PROGRAMS For information on T-ball programs please check the YOUTH/TEEN section of this brochure under Baseball.

WILD CHILD FOREST SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM The Wild Child program is an all-weather outdoor program designed to connect kids to the natural world through child-directed play for ages 3 to 13. At Wild Child, kids explore the woods, jump in puddles, cook in solar ovens, learn to use tools and tie knots, hang in hammocks, build forts, and PLAY! Offering weekly morning, afterschool and Saturday programs in the spring and fall, and day camps during the summer. Bursaries available.

For more information, check out our website at wildchildatlantic.ca, email [email protected], or facebook www.facebook.com/wildchildpei.

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ART

ART CLASSES Art ‘n’ Words Studio & Gallery Art Classes: Drawing or Painting $30 per hour (individual; dependent on Public Health)

Creative Writing Classes: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, or Academic Writing $40 per hour (online classes)

To book your schedule, contact Cindy Lapeña at [email protected] or call 902-367-2160.

CONFEDERATION CENTRE ART EDUCATION & ART GALLERY Saturday Art Classes The spring session for Saturday Art Classes begin April 17 and runs for 8 weeks. These fun filled classes explore art and craft history to introduce drawing, painting, sculpture and more. With an emphasis on visual literacy, creative thinking and art processes, these courses will offer a solid foundation into the world of visual arts. For ages 4 – 12.

PD Days Art Camps Keep kid’s boredom at bay by signing them up for our PD Day Art Camps April 16 and May 7. For ages 6 – 12. Cost is $30 per day. Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visual Art Summer Camps The Confederation Centre’s Visual Arts Summer Camps are a fun-filled week of art exploration and creation. The Centre’s fully equipped Schurman Family Studio is the ideal place to be immersed in creativity, working with trained visual art educators in an enriching environment. With access to the Confederation Centre Art Gallery, your young art enthusiast will explore, create and have fun! Each week ends with an exhibition of your child’s artwork. Visual Art Summer Camps run through July and August.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 9 Join us in September for Dance Umbrella Dance umbrella offers a variety of programs, including creative movement for preschoolers over three years, ballet, contemporary dance, jazz and musical theatre. Adult classes are also available. Classes begin in September. Registration for fall programs will be available in July.

For full details on the all of these programs, please visit us at https://confederationcentre.com/arts-education.

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL

CHARLOTTETOWN AREA MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION (CABA) This summer CABA is offering a minor baseball program for all youth residing within the boundaries established by Baseball PEI. The CABA offers programs for players based on their age at the end of December.

Divisions: U7/U9 Ages (5 – 7) Birth Years 2016, 2015, 2014 U11 Ages (8 – 11) Birth Years 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 U13 Ages (12 – 13) Birth Years 2009, 2008 U15 Ages (14 – 15) Birth Years 2007, 2006 U18 Ages (16 – 18) Birth Years 2005, 2004, 2003

Registration All registrations for 2021 season will be online, due to COVID – 19 restrictions, please follow link on baseball PEI website.

Dates/Times: ON LINE REGISTRATION OPEN APRIL 10/2021 Fees: Rookies (first time players only) ($105 – all other players are subject to fees noted below). All others ($135 Resident – $150 Non Resident) Late Fees: $20 late fee will be applied to all registrations received after May 21, 2021 Refunds: Full refund prior to player attending first field time. No refund after June 14, 2021

For further information contact CABA via email: [email protected].

SHERWOOD PARKDALE MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION (SPMBA) The SPMBA offers a baseball program for children ages 5 – 18 years (Rally Cap to U18). Programs start in May/June depending on the age level.

Registration will be conducted online via RAMP

10 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Sherwood/Parkdale Ball : RAMP Registrations Fees: U7/U9 – $95 (Resident) $110 (Non Resident) U11 – U15 – $145 (Resident) $160 (Non Resident) U18 – $165 (Resident) $180 (Non Resident) Late Fees: $20 late fee will be applied to all registrations received after May 2, 2021

For info on divisions, fees, rep team tryout, etc. please email [email protected].

WEST ROYALTY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION The West Royalty Softball Association offers a softball program for girls in the Greater Charlottetown and surrounding area. This program offers a fun sport experience with quality skill development and an opportunity to foster new friendships. Girls born between 2002 – 2015 (6 – 19 years old) Levels: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19

Registration All registration information will be posted online at www.westroyaltysoftball.com or follow us on Facebook. On-Line Registration will be open April 1 – 30. Late fees will apply after April 30 if space remains.

“Come Try Softball” sessions are planned. This is an introduction to softball geared towards new players aged 12 and under. Free of Charge and equipment will be supplied if necessary!

Please visit www.westroyaltysoftball.com or contact our director of Player Engagement, Lauren Smith ([email protected]) for updates.

For more information please send us an email: [email protected] or visit www.westroyaltysoftball.com. Our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page is a great reference page.

BOWLING MURPHY’S COMMUNITY CENTRE Located in the heart of downtown Charlottetown, 200 Richmond Street, Murphy’s Community Centre has been the hub for bowling on PEI for over 50 years. “The Alley” offers five-pin bowling using the most state-of-the-art equipment and technology available. The Alley’s restaurant has one of the largest selections of local craft beer on PEI, a chef inspired menu, big screen TVs and a regular entertainment schedule. The Alley is the perfect venue for getting together with friends, children and adult birthday parties, fundraisers, and team-building events. You can even become a member of any of our youth, adult and senior bowling leagues. For availability of lanes and group party bookings please phone 892-1719 Ext 1.

We welcome your input into our community programs so please feel free to contact us at (902) 892-1719 Ext 1, email: [email protected] or visit: www.murphyscommunitycentre.com.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 11 CROSSFIT

TEEN CROSSFIT 782 Want your kids to get stronger and faster? They can join the CrossFit 782 Teens program. Come try out a class for free with our great coaches and awesome facility.

For more information go to www.crossfit782.com.

DAY CAMPS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS & SPORT CAMPS

BELL ALIANT CENTRE DAYCAMPS Weekly Camps, Pre-school camps, Daily Camps, Full-Summer Rates An active summer is a fun summer! We offer traditional one-week day camps where the focus is on learning, playing & having fun. Our weekly camps are new & exciting each week so that your child can’t wait for Monday morning! All weekly camps include a full session of swimming lessons! Who knows what’s next? Sports, Arts & Crafts, adventure, science and so much more to enjoy!

Junior Counsellor Are you ready to become a leader? Are you looking to gain valuable experience in the recreation field? Join our Jr Counsellor program! This program strives to provide youth with the experience working with children and developing leadership skills. This comprehensive 4-week program helps young people discover their potential, become confident, and above all else remind them to have fun! Ages 13 + Includes: 4 weeks of supervision, Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Star advanced aquatic leadership course. First Aid & CPR skills, resume building, and upon completion you will receive your graduating diploma & a reference letter from our Day Camp Coordinator.

For more information on our day camps, visit our website www.bellaliantcentre.ca or call 902-569-4033. Pre-registration is required for all camps. Registration can be completed online or in person at the Control & Information Desk.

CANES CAMP AND ACADEMIES SUMMER PROGRAMMING Canes Camps is a licensed summer camp offering fun and engaging weekly themed camps for children entering grades K – 6 along with a young leaders program for those entering grades 7 – 9. Our primary goal is to provide our Canes Campers with a happy, healthy and rewarding camp experience in a safe environment. Our campers gain self-esteem and self-confidence, learn from new experiences, make new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime! Our Canes Academies offer sport specific training and coaching in a variety of sports. Costs vary based on the sport. Location: Holland College Centre for Community Engagement

For more information and to register please go to https://www.hollandcollege.com/athletics/Canes%20Camp.html or email [email protected].

12 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA CHARLOTTETOWN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WEST ROYALTY SUMMER DAY CAMP This is the twenty-second year for the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department’s West Royalty Summer Day Camp. This camp offers lots of FUN activities.

Location: West Royalty Community Centre (1 Kirkdale Rd) Dates: Beginning June 29 and ending August 27, 2021 *Note there will be no program on July 1 (Canada Day) and August 2 (Natal Day) Times: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ages: Kindergarten – Grade 5 (The child must have been in Kindergarten) Fee: $120/week (resident) and $140/week (non-resident) *Note: the first week will only be 3 days, the fee is $90 (resident) $105 (non-resident)

Registrations will be accepted (ONLINE ONLY) starting May 4 at 9:00 a.m. After the initial registration day you can register in the office during regular hours. Spaces are extremely limited. Note: There is a $25 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration for each week a child is registered for.

The facility has a gym, kitchen and a classroom type room. Typical camp activities include include arts & crafts, cooking, theme days, gym activities, movies, park activities and much more. Participants must bring their own lunch. There will be snacks provided twice daily.

For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

CHARLOTTETOWN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EAST ROYALTY SUMMER DAY CAMP This is the seventeenth year for the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department’s East Royalty Summer Day Camp. This camp offers lots of FUN activities.

Location: Malcolm Darrach Community Centre (1 Avonlea Drive) Dates: Beginning June 29 and ending August 27, 2021 *Note there will be no program on July 1 (Canada Day) and August 2 (Natal Day) Times: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ages: Kindergarten – Grade 5 (The child must have been in Kindergarten) Fee: $120/week (resident) and $140/week (non-resident) *Note: the first week will only be 3 days, the fee is $90 (resident) $105 (non-resident)

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 13 The facility has a large open room, kitchen and a classroom type room. Typical camp activities include arts & crafts, cooking, theme days, movies, park activities and much more. Participants must bring their own lunch. There will be snacks provided twice daily.

For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

DANCE STARS ACADEMY SUMMER DANCE CAMP INTENSIVES Summer Semester 6 week program at Stratford Studio Location. Classes offered include: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Lyrical/Contemporary

Summer Dance Camp Students are offered a wide spectrum of classes for all experience levels! Junior camps are highly themed with beginner friendly dance activities! Our Summer Intensive is suitable for experienced students looking to get ready for their fall season and jumpstart their technique!

DANCE STARS ACADEMY COMPETITIVE TEAM Competitive dance is more than just medals and scores, it’s about opportunities and cooperation! The Competitive Team focus is on aspects of stage performance that are outside the range of recreational dance class training. The team performs a variety of styles locally for public performances, festivals and community events, as well as two to three regional off-Island dance competitions. For those who are interested in joining the Competitive Team, auditions are required. Age groups are: Mini’s Ages 5 – 7, Junior’s Ages 8 – 12 and Intermediate/Advanced Ages 13+

For class schedules and online registration please visit our website: www.DanceStarsAcademy.com or email [email protected] for further information.

HOLLAND COLLEGE CULINARY BOOTCAMPS There’s no better time than now to sign up for a Culinary Bootcamp and enhance your cooking skills. Safely, and spaciously, learn how to plan, prep, expertly season, and creATE in our newly renovated state-of-the-art facility at the Culinary Institute of Canada. Enjoy a hands-on experience with our professional chefs. There is a variety of themed experiences available to accommodate adults, groups, teens, and kids.

FAMILY CAMPS – June – September Try our hands-on family cooking experiences where families come to cook and creATE together in our state-of-the-art kitchens. Choose from Family Baking or Taco Truck and cook up a memorable experience for the entire family. Registration is required, space is limited!

KIDS/TEENS CAMPS – July – September Our ever popular kids and teens camps sell out every year so please register soon! Camps are offered Monday-Thursday and will give these up-and-coming young chefs the opportunity to work alongside our talented chefs and learn all about essential

14 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA ingredients, cooking techniques, and teamwork. They will prepare delicious dishes, explore our kitchen garden, take home amazing creations, and taste the flavours of the culinary world. This camp includes all food, chef coat, chef hat and all recipes.

Visit www.culinarybootcamps.com or call 902-894-6885.

INTRO TO SPORTS PROGRAM The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department will once again be offering their Intro to Sports Program to children ages 5 – 7 years old.

Please check the PRE-SCHOOL section of this brochure for information.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTRE Summer camps at Sylvan offer the best possible combination of fun, creativity, and learning for students in grades 1 through 9! STEM-focused camps in robotics and coding are perfect for students with an interest in engineering and science. Or, if getting ready for the next grade is your priority, our academic camps are sure to give you that extra boost.

Robotics Camps (grades 2 – 6) $150: Working with a buddy, your child will enjoy fun, hands-on projects that include building and programming LEGO® robots. Each session encourages creativity and imagination as kids brainstorm, build, and experiment to answer questions or win friendly competitions.

Video Game Design and Computer Coding (grades 3 – 8) $175: Your child will learn computer programming through fun projects like animating stories and creating video games. Kids have access to thousands of backgrounds, props, and sound effects to help bring their creations to life while learning problem-solving, planning, and coding skills.

Writing Boot Camp (grades 4 – 9) and Math Boot Camp (grades 6 – 9) $125: One of the best ways to get ready for the new school year is to dust off those rusty writing or math skills, so academic camps run at the end of the summer to help your child hit the ground running when classes start. Writing students practice the writing process with a variety of entertaining projects while math students work on foundational skills and problem-solving strategies.

All camps are from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Special prices apply if paid in full by June 1, 2020.

Call 902-367-3678 for more information.

THE ADVENTURE GROUP – Specialized Summer Day Camps July 12 – 16 & July 26 – 30 This summer The Adventure Group will be offering 2 action packed weeks to young people ages 9 – 14. Activities may include but are not limited to: R.O.P.E.S course, rock climbing, art, drama and a variety of sports and adventure-based activities. The campers will have the

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 15 opportunity to learn leadership skills, increase self-esteem and make healthy and positive choices. Healthy lunch and snacks are provided daily.

We will be updating our Website adventuregrouppei.ca and Facebook page @adventuregrouppei to reflect any changes due to COVID.

***For pricing and registration information on camps please visit adventuregrouppei.ca.

Any questions can be directed to [email protected]. Please sign up early as we are usually creating a waiting list by May 1st.

THE HANGOUT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM We provide quality after school care in 2 convenient locations: Westwood and West Royalty. Our programs all offer a nutritious snack and we are open till 6:00 p.m. daily for parent’s convenience.

Please contact Tracey Lank at [email protected] or 902-393-3194 for further information or check us out on Facebook!

UPEI PANTHER ACADEMY Providing quality children’s camps designed for children ages 4 – 13. We are dedicated to providing our campers with opportunities for learning in a safe and fun environment and your child’s safety and enjoyment in our programs is our number one concern. We encourage participation in all activities to better enhance the campers overall experience.

For more information on our 2021 offerings check out our website, www.pantheracademy.ca or you can reach us at (902) 566-0636 and [email protected].

WILD CHILD FOREST CAMP The Wild Child program is an all-weather outdoor program designed to connect kids to the natural world through child-directed play for ages 3 to 13. At Wild Child, kids explore the woods, jump in puddles, cook in solar ovens, learn to use tools and tie knots, hang in hammocks, build forts, and PLAY! Offering weekly morning, afterschool and Saturday programs in the spring and fall, and day camps during the summer. Bursaries available.

For more information, check out our website at wildchildatlantic.ca, email [email protected], or facebook www.facebook.com/wildchildpei.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME JUNIOR YOUTH We offer summer camp programs, inspired by the Baha’i community. These are designed to help youth (11 – 15) develop their ability to express themselves, make good decisions, plan projects to help their community and build true friendships with others.

To find out more information and register, contact: 902-217-5780 or email [email protected] or visit https://llall1.wixsite.com/peijunioryouth.

16 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME YOUTH MENTORS We offer youth camps for youth aged 15 and older that would like to contribute to community building by mentoring junior youth and children. Through study, discussion and the arts we will aim to learn about the potentialities of youth, our responsibilities towards the younger generation, how we can support one another, and how to build community and, ultimately, advance our global civilization.

To find out more information and register, contact: (902) 978-1593 or email [email protected] or visit https://llall1.wixsite.com/peijunioryouth.

FOOTBALL

CHARLOTTETOWN PRIVATEERS FOOTBALL The Privateers Football Club fields numerous teams playing both flag and tackle football in age-specific divisions. All teams are based out of the Greater Charlottetown Area and play teams across PEI. Last year we had over 100 youth participate in our combined programs.

Football is unique as it allows players of all shapes, sizes, and abilities to participate in a team sport. Each of our teams have a knowledgeable and caring coaching staff dedicated to, not only teaching sport specific skills, but valuable life lessons such as teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence. No experience is required.

Registration fees include health insurance coverage and the necessary equipment with the exception of a pair of cleats and a mouth guard.

The Privateers Club is dedicated to developing football at the following levels: Flag – Ages: Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, & Under 16. Season: April-June, Non-Contact, Co-Ed, Charlottetown Residents Only. Atom – Ages: 9 – 11 Season: Aug – Nov Tackle, Charlottetown & Stratford Residents Peewee – Ages 12 – 13 Season: Aug – Nov Tackle. Charlottetown & Stratford Residents Bantam – Ages: 14 – 15 Season: Aug – Nov Tackle, Charlottetown & Stratford Residents Varsity – Ages: 16 – 17 [+ some 18] Season: Aug – Nov, Tackle, Charlottetown & Stratford Residents.

For more information visit: www.peiprivateers.com. Register early by contacting: David Henderson, [email protected], 902-367-8962.

FUNDING SUPPORT

KIDSPORT™ PEI – SO ALL KIDS CAN PLAY! (A program of Sport PEI) The KidSport Fund™ is a program to help financially disadvantaged families receive funding to participate in sports.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 17 To receive an application or for more information, please call 902-368-4110 or visit, www.sportpei.pe.ca and go to the KidSport™ link. To support KidSport™ PEI, please send donations to P.O. Box 302, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7K7.

JUMPSTART CHARITIES – GIVE KIDS A SPORTING CHANCE Participating in sport and recreation helps kids develop physical and social skills. It helps build self-esteem. By helping kids get into the game, we’re equipping them with determination. And we’re giving them confidence that will extend beyond practices and games. Money raised within each chapter stays within the community and goes directly to help kids participate in sport, dance or other organized physical activities. Jumpstart funding helps families that need a financial hand with registration, equipment and/or transportation costs. Since 2005, more than 1 million kids between the ages of 4 and 18 have been helped by Jumpstart and that number grows every day.

If you are a parent or guardian, you can apply for funding on behalf of your child/ children by visiting the link below. All information provided will be kept confidential. https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/apply-for-individual-child-grants.

GOLF

MORRIS GOLF COACHING Get your golf game in gear this season with certified Center of Gravity Golf (COG) professional instructor Jeff Morris.

A world-renowned teaching system, COG is guaranteed to get your game on the right track whether you are an absolute beginner or have been playing golf for a lifetime. Learn the fundamentals of a simple easy to repeat golf swing, to create more distance and accuracy with all your shots and put the fun back in the game.

Jeff offers one-on-one private, and group lessons, along with Junior clinics from May through October each year in the greater Charlottetown area.

For more information please contact Jeff Morris at 902-620-8291, or email [email protected].

GYMNASTICS

ISLAND GYMNASTICS ACADEMY The Island Gymnastics Academy, located at the Royalty Centre (House of Sport), offers programs for children of all ages and levels. This summer we are planning to offer 7 weeks of summer camp for boys and girls (school age and up)!

Please call the Island Gymnastics Academy at 902-566-3935 or visit islandgymnasticsacademy.com for more information and details on classes and registration.

VICTORY GYMNASTICS CENTRE Victory Gymnastics Centre offers Competitive along with Recreational Classes and camps to children of all ages.

18 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Registration for our 2020 – 2021 recreational classes can be done online through our website at www.victorygympei.com, where information such as class times and pricing can also be found.

For information on our Competitive Program please email our Competitive Head Coach at [email protected].

HOCKEY

ANDREWS HOCKEY GROWTH PROGRAM North America’s Top Hockey Training Program offers: – World Renowned Summer Foundational Programs, Elite Skating & Scoring, Magic Hands, Fierce Competitor & Dynamic Defenseman Camps. – International Hockey Showcase. – Top-Rated Goaltending Program offered Each Week during summer! – Year Round Training at Andrews Sport Conditioning Training Centre.

For more information please visit www.andrewshockey.ca.

YOUTH BALL HOCKEY PROGRAM The Parks and Recreation Department will once again be running their youth ball hockey program. The program has been very popular and continues to expand every year. The program runs Saturday May 8 – June 9, 2021. The program will take place at Cody Banks Arena. Registrations will begin April 13, 2021. Spaces are limited so register early. Fee: City Resident – $40.00 / Non - Resident – $55.00

Wednesday Saturday Ages 5 – 7 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. 9:00 – 9:55 a.m. Ages 8 – 10 6:40 – 7:35 p.m. 10:10 – 11:05 a.m. Ages 11 – 12 7:50 – 8:45 p.m. 11:20 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

For additional information contact the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

LACROSSE

LACROSSE PEI Lacrosse PEI is excited to be back in full force now with both field and box lacrosse programs offered to ages 6 and up. Our indoor box lacrosse season is new to all age groups this year and an excellent opportunity for any hockey players looking to build their skills while taking a break from the ice. The field lacrosse season will be back in full swing as well this summer. New players always are welcome!

For further information please refer to our website www.lacrossepei.ca, Facebook page, or email [email protected].

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 19 LIBRARY PROGRAMS

CONFEDERATION CENTRE PUBLIC LIBRARY The public library is open! People are welcome to visit us to pick out books, DVDs, magazines, musical instruments, and more. E-books, and e-audiobooks can be borrowed via the Libby app using your library card, while digital magazines can be accessed through the Flipster app.

We continue to have a limited number of computers available for internet use and printing. Computers can be reserved by calling the library at 902-368-4642. We are offering a wide variety of virtual events for all ages via Zoom, including Family Storytimes on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Visit the Public Library Service on social media to stay up-to-date on what’s happening and to monitor the progress of the new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre!

Website: www.library.pe.ca Facebook: PEI Public Library Service Twitter: @PEILibrary Instagram: @peilibrary

MARTIAL ARTS

CHARLOTTETOWN MARTIAL ARTS EST 1970 Peace, Perseverance, and Hard Work If you are looking to get in shape both physically and mentally we have a program for you. Charlottetown Martial Arts provides programs that are designed to challenge but not overwhelm the students. Our goal is to help our students succeed by providing a safe and supportive training environment. We also provide a high level competitive program for those who are interested in competing at a provincial, regional and national level. We are fully insured through Sport PEI and all instructors are certified and have first aid training.

For more information on classes for students from age 5 to adult please visit www.charlottetownkarate.com or contact Collin Affleck at [email protected].

FENCING Fencing is a modern Western martial art combining mind, body, and spirit. There are tournaments throughout the year within the Maritimes as well as across Canada and beyond. You can participate recreationally or competitively. Both group and private lessons are taught. Looking for athletes to join us in 2023 Canada Games.

For more info please contact Philip Stewart at 902-566-1073 or check out people.upei.ca/fencing/ or on twitter @fencingpei and Facebook.

KARATE Karate classes for children aged 7 – 10 years. The focus will be on developing balance, coordination and general fitness. This will be a non-competitive, non-contact class that will introduce basic karate techniques as well as strive to enhance self- esteem and confidence. Class size will be limited to 10 students.

Contact Greg at 902-892-4658 for more information.

20 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA KOED BOXING CLUB Open to youth & adults both male and female. You can compete at a competitive or recreation level. See Adult/Senior section for additional information.

For more information please contact Howard Watts 902-569-9499 [email protected] or John Chaisson 902-368-757.

PEI TAEKWONDO Whether it’s for fun, fitness, competition or self-defense, come try Taekwondo free for two weeks. New students are joining all the time. Children can improve their focus and build self-confidence while learning courtesy, perseverance, self-control and integrity. Adults can relieve stress and stay healthy while learning something new.

Find out more at www.peitaekwondo.com.

RIKIDOKAN JUDO CLUB Judo Youth/Kids Classes: Monday and Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Ages 7+) Judo Competitive Classes: Saturday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Judo Youth/Adult Classes: Monday and Wednesday 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Location: House of Sport Enman Crescent

For additional information please text Sandra 902-394-4040 or email [email protected].

WEST RIVER SCHOOL OF KARATE The West River School of Karate teaches the style of Chito-Ryu and is a registered member of the PEI Karate Association and Karate Canada. Chito-Ryu traditional karate focuses on good manners, discipline, physical conditioning and self-defense and is one of the oldest styles in Canada. Instruction at WRSK is given by experienced Black Belt instructors. This Karate style can be practiced by all ages both male and female and does not require special athletic abilities or flexibility to join. We have students from 5 years old to over 60! Great affordable family activity. English, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin speaking students available for translation. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (first hour is juniors and adults and second hour just adults) at West Royalty School. We recommend you try a few classes for FREE before joining!

Email: [email protected] or visit https://wrsok.wordpress.com/.

MUSIC LESSONS

GUITAR LESSONS WITH JEFF MORRIS Teaching a variety of styles, beginner through advanced, all ages welcome. Jeff is a Grant MacEwan University Music Graduate in Jazz Studies (Guitar Performance) with 20 years of professional teaching experience. Instruction in guitar, bass, ukulele, music theory, song writing and ear training available. Individual and group lessons are

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 21 offered; including vocal and instrument accompaniment instruction. Jeff has extensive performing and recording experience, having released three albums and numerous radio singles, while sharing Canadian stages with artists such as Bryan Adams, Steve Earle, Tom Cochrane, and The Tragically Hip.

For more information on his Brighton area studio, please contact Jeff at 902-620-8291 or [email protected] and check out www.facebook.com/jeffmorrisguitarlessons.

PEI REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (PEIRMTA) Looking for a qualified music teacher? Look no further than the PEIRMTA. Located across PEI, our members offer lessons in piano, voice, violin, cello, brass instruments, theory and much more. Students who study with Registered Music Teachers have opportunities for regular performance, workshops and awards. We are affiliated with the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association (CFMTA).

For more info visit to www.peirmta.ca.

PIANO LESSONS WITH HELEN HOLMAN (ARCT) A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and registered with the PEI Music Teachers Association. Helen is very experienced teaching students of all ages and skill levels. Classical to popular piano styles, ear training, and theory available. Festival, exam preparation and performance opportunities. Studio located on Prince Charles Drive in the Brighton area of Charlottetown.

For more information call 902-566-1434.

NATURE

CONNECT WITH NATURE Victoria Park – June and July Visit one of Charlottetown’s natural gems for outdoor, environmental experiences for all ages. Weekday guided programming for groups of 10 – 25 people, ages 3 – 10. Lunchtime “Forest Bathing Walks” for all ages.

For more information visit www.charlottetown.ca/natureed or email [email protected].

ROWING

ROWING PEI Rowing PEI welcomes beginner and experienced rowers ages 14 and up. We offer Learn to Row as well as a summer-long program of rows on the Charlottetown Harbour. Rowing is low-impact and exercises all the major muscle groups as well as giving you a great cardio workout. No experience with water sports is needed and it is a super substitute for exercise after being in the gym all winter. You can row for a workout with beautiful scenery but there is also the opportunity for all ages to compete. Our coastal boats are made especially for the wind and waves on the

22 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Harbour. We row out of the Charlottetown Yacht Club from May to October. You can register online or send us an email to save a spot!

Please visit www.rowingpei.ca or email: [email protected].

SAILING

CHARLOTTETOWN YACHT CLUB JUNIOR SAILING Summer Sailing Lessons at Charlottetown Yacht Club: The mission of the Charlottetown Yacht Club Junior Sailing program is to provide a safe, fun and empowering learning environment designed to develop the skills required for sailing; to promote personal growth and independence within the sport, to achieve proficient levels in boat handling and maintenance, and to develop decision making skills, while encouraging sportsmanship, leadership and team work. Our program is designed for students between the ages of 5 – 17 to introduce the sport and art of sailing. During the program, beginner students will learn basic sailing techniques from Canadian Yachting Association Certified Instructors. More advanced students will learn about sailboat racing, and have the opportunity to participate in local regattas. Our ultimate goal is that each student will become active participants in the sport, and learn valuable lessons in self-confidence, teamwork, and respect for nature and fellow man.

For more information and a registration form visit: http://www.cyc.pe.ca/junior-sailing.html.

SOCCER

SHERWOOD PARKDALE RANGERS SOCCER CLUB Sherwood Parkdale Rangers Soccer Club offers recreational and competitive programs for all ages. Mini program (U5 – U9) begins in June. Youth program (U11 – U18) begins in May. Practice and game times and locations will be determined by individual teams. Tryouts will be available for those interested in Premier teams for U13 and up.

Online registration will be available starting early April. In person registration dates and registration fees: TBD

SPRSC will once again be offering our popular summer soccer camps. These camps will be half days and open to players aged 8 – 14 from any soccer club. Specific dates to be announced.

Please visit our website www.sherwoodparkdalerangers.ca and Facebook site www.facebook.com/SherwoodRangersSoccer for more information on all our programs.

WINSLOE CHARLOTTETOWN ROYALS FC (WCRFC) The club offers soccer for all ages (recreational and competitive). - Programs for Under 5 (co-ed) Under 7, Under 9 (girls and boys). - Watch your kids have fun and improve their skills under the direction of our staff coaches.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 23 - Two locations – Simmons Sports Complex and Winsloe Soccer Complex. - Premier and First and Second Division Youth Teams – Under 11 to Under 18 (male & female) - Under 20, Senior Women’s and Men’s Teams

REGISTRATION: Registration will open on March 21, 2021.

All registrations can be done online at www.winsloecharlottetownfc.ca. If you are unable to register online please contact us at [email protected] or 902-940-2516. Family rates for 3 or more mini/youth players. Non-Charlottetown residents must pay a $15 surcharge. Tryouts for Premier Youth teams will start in late April. Players must be registered before attending tryouts.

A $20 late fee will apply to ALL registrations starting May 1.

Weeklong Soccer Camps at the Winsloe Soccer Complex: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Visit our website for registration details. July 5 – July 9 – $110, July 19 – 23 – $110, August 9 – 13– $110 Discounts for attending 2 or more camps.

For more information visit our website at www.winsloecharlottetownfc.ca.

TABLE TENNIS

PEI TABLE TENNIS Athletes can become a member of the PEITTA at anytime; registration is only $250 which includes liability insurance. Registrations after January 1 are $150. Monday’s and Thursday’s there will be certified coaches on hand to assist novice players. Tuesday and Wednesday’s there will be coaches on hand for practice with senior players. On Saturday’s there will be tryouts for the Junior Provincial Team. In April the association will be hosting pregame tryouts for team selections for the Atlantic Championships. Qualifiers from these championships will be chosen for Team Atlantic to attend the National Championships in July.

For more information contact Najam Chistie at 902-368-2360.

TENNIS

CHARLOTTETOWN TENNIS CLUB Why Become a Charlottetown Tennis Club (CTC) member? Tennis is the ultimate sport for life-long athletic activity. Here at the Charlottetown tennis club, we offer many different tennis programs for all levels and ages. To name a few, we offer leagues, group and private lessons, camps, and really fun social events. There is always a good time here at the club. Not to mention, it’s the most beautiful spot in Canada to play tennis with the pristine waterfront setting of Victoria Park.

24 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Membership Cost: $180 annual for families, $95 annual for members, $55 annual for students, $45 annual for juniors.

CTC Programs 2019 JUNIORS Pre High Performance (u10) / Open Development (11+) This program is for young athletes who are looking to develop their competitive skills.

Session 1: April 26 – May 28 Session 2: May 31 – July 2 Session 3: July 5 – Aug 6 Session 4: August 9 – September 10 Session 5: September 13 – October 15

Time: Mon/Wed/Fri from 4 – 5:30 p.m. One session, 3 days per week = $202 / One session, 2 days per week = $135

High Performance Intensive training for players who are preparing for tournament play, Junior Atlantics, Canada Games and Nationals.

Session 1: April 27 – May 27 Session 2: June 1 – July 1 Session 3: July 6 – Aug 5 Session 4: August 10 – September 2 Session 5: September 7 – October 7

Time: Tues/Thurs from 4 – 6 p.m.

Summer Tennis Camps This summer camp will fill your child’s day with engaging activities! Your child will learn to play tennis from certified tennis professionals in a fun and motivating environment. There will also be a multi-sport session added to the camp that will include a refreshing swim to end the day!

5 days a week from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 28 – August 27

For more information visit http://www.charlottetowntennisclub.com.

MORRIS TENNIS COACHING Tennis Canada (TPA) certified professional coach Jeff Morris offers private and group outdoor tennis lessons to students of all ages, from May to October each year in the Charlottetown area. Awarded the ‘2017 Tennis PEI Coach of the Year’, Jeff is the current Junior Open Development head instructor for the Charlottetown Tennis Club. Lessons focus on student skill development in forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serving, volleying, and game tactics, in a fun high-paced environment.

For more information please contact Jeff at: [email protected], call 902-620-8291, or visit www.facebook.com/ morristenniscoaching.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 25 VICTORIA PARK TENNIS CLUBHOUSE & COURT SUPERVISION HOURS Hours: May 1 – June 26 Mon. – Fri. 5 – 9:30 p.m. & Sat. – Sun. 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. June 27 – Aug 31 Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 5 – 9:30 p.m. Sat & Sun 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 5 – 9:30 p.m. Sept 1 – Sept 30 Mon. – Fri. 5 – 9:30 p.m. & Sat. – Sun. 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oct. 1 – 15 Mon. – Fri. 6 – 8 p.m. & Sat. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

– Daylight play is free but limited to 55 minutes if people are waiting. – Evening play under the lights is $5 for 55 minutes per court. – The City of Charlottetown, Tennis PEI and Charlottetown Tennis Club programs / events have priority on the courts. At least 3 courts are kept available for first come, first served public use except for 1 or 2 times each week & during a couple of weekend events per summer.

For more information please visit www.charlottetown.ca or call the tennis clubhouse at 902-629-6920 or the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

TENNIS PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION: Registration for all tennis programs will begin on May 5. Registrations can be made in person at City Hall (199 Queen Street) or online VIA the City’s website at www.charlottetown.ca.

Recreational Tennis After-school & Summer Morning Tennis Program Fun 4-week session that includes practice, instruction, and games.

Spring Summer 1 Summer 2 Fall June 1 – 24 June 29 – July 22 July 27 – August 19 Sept 14 – Oct 7 Age 4 & 5 Tu & Th 4 – 5 p.m. Tu & Th 9 – 10 a.m. Tu & Th 9 – 10 a.m. Tu & Th 4 – 5 p.m. Ages 6-10 Tu & Th 4 – 5 p.m. Tu & Th 9 – 10:30 a.m. Tu & Th 9 – 10:30 a.m. Tu & Th 4 – 5 p.m. Ages 6-10 Tu & Th 10:30 – Noon Tu & Th 10:30 – Noon Ages 11-18 Tu & Th 5 – 6 p.m. Tu & Th 10:30 – Noon Tu & Th 10:30 – Noon Tu & Th 5 – 6 p.m.

Costs: Spring / Fall Program All Ages $40 per session (resident) $55 per session (non-resident) Summer Program Ages 4 – 5 $40 per session (resident) $55 per session (non-resident) Ages 6 – 18 $60 per session (resident) $75 per session (non-resident)

For more information call the tennis clubhouse at 902-629-6920 or the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

26 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA SKATEBOARD, ROLLERBLADE & BMX

CHARLOTTETOWN SKATE PARK The Charlottetown Skate Park features a variety of concrete and polyboard ramps for beginners and the more skilled skaters. Park Location: Victoria Park (behind Memorial Ball Field) Rules for Park Use – Use at your own risk. – The park is open from Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. during the summer season. Spring and Fall season hours of operation will be posted at the facility. – The park is supervised during the evening. Please note the park will be unsupervised at all other times. – Safety Helmets are highly recommended, and usage will be enforced when the park is supervised. – The use of other protective equipment (i.e., elbow pads, kneepads, and wrist protection) is highly recommended. – Use of the park during inclement weather is prohibited. – Smoking, alcohol and drugs are not permitted within the Skate Park or on the surrounding property. – Please help keep the area clean. Use the trash receptacles. – The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department maintains the facility.

For more info or to bring any concerns or issues to our attention please contact us at 902-368-1025.

VOLLEYBALL

P3 VOLLEYBALL CLUB Check out our website or Facebook page for information about ongoing volleyball programs:

Website: http://p3volleyball.ca/, Facebook: P-3 Volleyball Club or email: [email protected].

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 27 ADULT/SENIOR ART

ART CLASSES Art ‘n’ Words Studio & Gallery Art Classes: Drawing or Painting $30 per hour (individual; dependent on Public Health) Creative Writing Classes: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, or Academic Writing $40 per hour (online classes)

To book your schedule, contact Cindy Lapeña at [email protected] or call 902-367-2160.

BOWLING

MURPHY’S COMMUNITY CENTRE Please give us a call for information on bowling at 902-892-7311 or check out the YOUTH / TEEN section.

CULINARY

ADULT CAMPS – June – September This is a memorable must-do experience on Prince Edward Island in the ultimate foodie’s paradise. From novice to the pros, this culinary adventure entices foodies from all over the world to experience cooking in a fun way that only Culinary Bootcamps can provide. With a variety of themed experiences available to suit your budget and time allotment, this culinary journey is sure to exceed all of your expectations.

28 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA and cook up a memorable experience for the entire family. Registration is required, space is limited!

Visit www.culinarybootcamps.com or call 902-894-6885.

FOOTBALL

PRIVATEERS FOOTBALL CLUB For more information visit: www.peiprivateers.com or see YOUTH / TEEN section.

CHARLOTTETOWN SENIOR MEN’S TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE This Co-ed league has been established for several years and is always looking for the addition of new teams and/or new players. If you have an interest in playing recreational football, this is the league for you. The league starts in September and ends late October each year.

If interested please contact Adam Loo at [email protected], Tim Butler at [email protected], or you can call Football PEI at 902-368-4262.

FITNESS / HEALTH

ARTHRITIS TALKS – ONLINE WEBINAR SERIES The Arthritis Society organizes a wide range of events, all across Canada. These online webinars allow community members to hear experts speak on evidence-based topics such as: current and emerging self-management and treatment strategies, and recent arthritis research findings – all from the comfort of your home! We share new information, tips, and strategies about living well with arthritis. These engaging talks are presented by experts in arthritis care, and are available for online throughout the year. You can sign up to attend upcoming live events or visit the website to view previous recorded webinars. Please visit: www.arthritis.ca/arthritistalks.

Contact the Arthritis Society for more information. 1-800-321-1433 [email protected] www.arthritis.ca.

IMOTION FITNESS – MIND. BODY. CORE ONLINE CLASSES and IN-STUDIO TRAINING Group, semiprivate and private STOTT PILATES® mat work and reformer training. Group TRX suspension training. Fitness master classes, workshops and presentations.

Contact Stephanie Knickle at 902-314-3488, email: [email protected] or visit: www.imotionfitness.ca.

LIFE AND WORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - THE ADVENTURE GROUP This initiative supports youth aged 18 – 30 with a participatory, highly interactive experience that will have a life changing influence on the individuals who participate in this program. It is the intent of this initiative to provide the participants with the opportunity to gain a

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 29 multitude of skills that will allow them to live a life free of the cycle that they have been living. They will gain the skills needed to break generational cycles of poverty, poor health, abuse and addictions, and identify positive life and work goals.

Check our website adventuregrouppei.ca or call 902-628-8668 in August for Information on Fall Sessions.

LAWN BOWLING

SHERWOOD LAWN BOWLING GREENS The Sherwood Lawn Bowling Greens are located at 10 ½ Juniper Dr. Activity will begin in June and continue through until October, weather permitting. Come join us on National Bowls Day, June 5th and try the “sport for life”. Reasonable membership rates! Watch The Guardian in May for notice of open house and learn to bowl events.

For more information contact the club at 902-894-8493.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

CONFEDERATION CENTRE PUBLIC LIBRARY Confederation Centre Public Library The public library is open! People are welcome to visit us to pick out books, DVDs, magazines, musical instruments, and more. E-books, and e-audiobooks can be borrowed via the Libby app using your library card, while digital magazines can be accessed through the Flipster app.

We continue to have a limited number of computers available for internet use and printing. Computers can be reserved by calling the library at 902-368-4642.

We are offering a wide variety of virtual events for all ages via Zoom, including Family Storytimes on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Visit the Public Library Service on social media to stay up-to-date on what’s happening and to monitor the progress of the new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre!

Website: www.library.pe.ca Facebook: PEI Public Library Service Twitter: @PEILibrary Instagram: @peilibrary

MARTIAL ARTS

KARATE Beginner Karate classes for adult learners are offered at THE PATH, 344 University Ave, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. Beginner classes are perfect for those wanting to get into shape by providing low to moderate levels of aerobic activity combined with movements to enhance strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. Instruction is individualized and paced to meet each person’s abilities. These classes have the added benefit of requiring participants to engage their minds as well as their bodies by providing a full explanation of the techniques, their meaning

30 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA and application. These are non-contact classes. Quality instruction is enhanced by limiting class size. Those interested are welcome to join at any time during the year.

For more info call Greg 902-892-4658.

KOED BOXING CLUB The academy has been in operation for 40 years, specializing in boxing and fitness, with certified coaches. It is located at the Holland College Rotary Centre and it is open for all ages 10 years and over. The hours of operation are 6:30 – 8 p.m. Mon – Thurs. There is also co-ed fitness on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. as well as a program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday’s.

For more information please contact Howard Watts 902-569-9499 [email protected] or John Chaisson 902-368-7571.

RIKIDOKAN JUDO CLUB Judo Youth/Adult Classes: Monday and Wednesday 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Location: House of Sport Enman Crescent.

For additional information please text Sandra 902-394-4040 or email [email protected].

MUSIC LESSONS For information on MUSIC LESSONS please check out the YOUTH/TEEN section of the program brochure.

RUGBY

HUNTER’S ALE HOUSE MUDMEN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB The Hunters Ale House Mudmen are a senior men’s rugby club that play in the Nova Scotia Rugby League. The Mudmen have a Division 1 and Division 2 team. Practices take place at the CO-OP Field on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. with game played on Saturdays. The Mudmen offer a Rookie Rugby program at the CO-OP on Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. There is also a Mudmen Old Boys group and the Sirens women’s recreational group that access the field on Thursdays. The club is always open to new members looking to play or be part of the club. The Mudmen run from mid – April to late October.

For more information please contact Phil Gallant or Sheldon Cudmore at [email protected].

SENIORS ACTIVITIES

SENIORS ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE The Seniors Active Living Centre is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. providing recreation, social and volunteer opportunities for people 50 years and over. This membership- based organization’s annual fee is $25.00 per person. Visitors are always welcome.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 31 Programs include: - Cards (auction, bridge, crib and euchre) - Weekly Bingo - Fitness Program - Choir - Travel opportunities - Foot clinic - Book Club - Socials and Pot Luck suppers - Monthly Ceilidhs - Pool Table - Occasional Special Events - Beginner / Intermediate Bridge Lessons - Brown bag lunches with guest speakers on various topics of interest to seniors.

Please contact the Seniors Active Living Centre at 902-628-8388, [email protected], or visit the centre located in the Bell Aliant Centre at UPEI.

SENIORS COLLEGE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Seniors College provides affordable opportunities for peer learning, and fitness as well as the social benefits of getting together with like-minded seniors (age 50+) to learn and have fun.

In the Spring of 2021, we will not be offering face-to-face classes because of continued concern regarding Covid-19. Although the much-awaited vaccination program has begun we are not expecting extensive coverage until Fall 2021. We hope to welcome everyone back to a full slate of classes in the fall.

In the meantime, please check out our website and Facebook page for information on free online presentations.

For more information, or to browse available courses, visit our website at www.seniorscollege.ca, email [email protected] or phone 902-894-2867.

SPIFFY LINE DANCERS ADULT HIGH BEGINNER LINE DANCE Motion is lotion - line dancing Mondays 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Hillsborough Park Community Centre. Starting early September. Fun, easy exercise, energetic people and lots of dancing! Wear lightweight clothing and bring indoor shoes. All fees are due at the first class due to COVID-19 regulations. $20 total fee for 10 week class. No refunds. All money goes to support children’s programs through Parks and Recreation, City of Charlottetown. Pre – registration by telephone is required (Costellos 902-367-1569). Please leave a message with name and telephone number and we will return the call. No drop-ins due to COVID-19 regulations.

ADULT BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS Adult Line Dancing to keep in shape, learn something new, and make new contacts. Thursday mornings 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Hillsborough Park Community Centre. Starts early September. Preregistration by telephone to Costellos 902-367-1569 is required. Leave a message with your name and number and we will return your call. No drop ins due to COVID-19 regulations. Class will run for 10 weeks. Fees of $2 per session ($20

32 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA total) must be paid at first class due to Covid regulations. No refunds. All money goes to support children’s programs through Parks and Recreation, City of Charlottetown.

For additional information contact the Costello’s at [email protected] or 902-367-1569.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

CHARLOTTETOWN SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB Charlottetown Sport and Social Club is designed for members to play hard on and off the court. We offer a variety of adult co-ed sport leagues that emphasize having fun and meeting new people. Our leagues run for 12 weeks all year round starting in January (Winter), June (Summer) and September (Fall). The registration fee is $600 + HST for a full team or $70 + HST to sign up as an individual.

Summer Outdoor Leagues include the following sports: - Soccer - Ultimate Frisbee - Slo-Pitch Softball - Beach Volleyball - Soccer-baseball

Fall/Winter Indoor Leagues: - Volleyball - Dodgeball - Multisport (basketball, soccer, volleyball & dodgeball)

For more information please visit www.charlottetownsport.ca.

PEI SOCIABLE SINGLES The PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit social group with members in the 50 and over age range. The group arranges and promotes group activities. The group provides individuals who are separated, divorced, widowed, and unmarried with an opportunity to participate in social activities such as dances, pot lucks, movies, walks, hikes, card games, dining out, barbeques, games nights and many other activities with other singles. Sociable Singles is not a dating club.

For more information please contact Nadine at 902-566-5899 email [email protected]. Also see our website at https://sites.google.com/site/peisociablesingles/.

SOCCER

CHARLOTTETOWN ADULT MIXED RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE In our 29th season; program runs on Sunday afternoons/evenings from May to October (weather permitting). We continue indoors through the winter months for interested registered players. A limit of 60 men and women ages 18 – 80 from beginner to experienced. Cost is $40. Registration begins in April.

More information and a registration form can be obtained by emailing [email protected] or calling 902-626-6638. A registration form can also be picked up at the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation office 1st Floor City Hall, 199 Queen Street or call 902-368-1025.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 33 TENNIS

VICTORIA PARK TENNIS CLUBHOUSE & COURT SUPERVISION HOURS Hours: May 1 – June 27 Mon. – Fri. 5 – 9:30 p.m. & Sat. – Sun. 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. June 28 – Aug. 31 Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 5 – 9:30 p.m. Sat & Sun 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 5 – 9:30 p.m. Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 Mon. – Fri. 5 – 9:30 p.m. & Sat. – Sun. 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oct. 1 – 15 Mon. – Fri. 6 – 8 p.m. & Sat. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

– Daylight play is free but limited to 55 minutes if people are waiting. – Evening play under the lights is $5 for 55 minutes per court. – The City of Charlottetown, Tennis PEI and Charlottetown Tennis Club programs / events have priority on the courts. At least 3 courts are kept available for first come, first served public use with the exception of 1 or 2 times each week & during a couple weekend events per summer.

TENNIS PROGRAMS For information on TENNIS PROGRAMS please visit www.charlottetown.ca or call the tennis clubhouse at 902-629-6920 or the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

CHARLOTTETOWN TENNIS CLUB (CTC) The Charlottetown Recreation Tennis Club (non-profit) was created to provide recreational to competitive tennis opportunities for adults and youth in Charlottetown at the Victoria Park Tennis Courts. The CTC uses 3 – 5 of the 8 lit courts during weeknight evenings. Some morning programs will also be offered this year. Programs run from May – October and offer a variety of tennis activities including leagues, round robins and socials. Summer membership is minimal and includes a Tennis PEI membership.

Membership Cost $180 annual for families / $95 annual for members / $55 annual for students / $45 annual for juniors

Monday 6 – 7 p.m. Intro/Beginner Skills Class 7 – 8:30 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate Skills 7 – 8 p.m. Intermediate Plus – Ladies Night

Tuesday 6 – 9 p.m. Singles/Doubles (4+ League)

Wednesday 9 – 10:30 a.m. Singles/Doubles Intermediate/Advanced 6 – 7 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Skills Class 7 – 8:30 p.m. Doubles Drop-in (2.5+ league)

34 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Thursday 6 – 7 p.m. Singles & Doubles Ups& Downs 7 – 9 p.m. Team CTC Tournament (4+ League)

Friday 6 – 7 p.m. Points, points, points class.

Sunday 5 – 6 p.m. Skills and Points (Intro/Beginner Class)

For more information and an up to date schedule visit www.charlottetowntennisclub.com.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

PEI ULTIMATE FRISBEE PEI Ultimate Frisbee is a sports association which organizes Ultimate Frisbee for all players, men and women, of all skill levels and for most ages 16+ (with parental permission). Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting non-contact team sport which is played on a soccer field using flying discs instead of balls, teams are co-ed and the sport is self-officiated. An important part of Ultimate Frisbee is developing a community within the sport, so our league often organizes special events, fundraisers, beach ultimate outings and tournaments. Summer league registration begins at the end of April and is open to all players, men, woman and we especially welcome new players! New player introductory clinics will be offered before the summer league begins. Summer league is played on Tuesday evenings from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Orlebar Park from May until the end of August. Cost for participating in Summer League is $80 which includes your own personalized team jersey!

For more info on our association, upcoming events and Summer League please visit: Website: www.peiultimate.com / Email: [email protected] Facebook: @UltimatePEI.

YOGA

YOGA FOR LIFE Located at the PATH, 344 University Ave, Charlottetown. Mary teaches Wed. 5 – 6 p.m. adult yoga classes. Yoga for all ages and stages of life (Prenatal, Postnatal, children/ family yoga, yoga dance). Learn yoga techniques to live a healthy, balanced life with conscious breathing, meditation, and physical poses that enhance one’s well-being in mind, body, and spirit. Individuals work at their own level within the group.

For more info please contact Mary at 902-892-4658 or [email protected] or check yogapei.com.

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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

PARASPORT AND RECREATION PEI INC. ParaSport and Recreation PEI is a charitable, sport organization that provides recreation and sport programs for individuals with a physical or visual disability on PEI. There are programs available for people of all ages and abilities. Spring and summer programs include: Wheelchair Tennis, Aqua Abilities (swimming lessons for children with a disability), ParaFit (swimming lessons for adults with a physical disability), Adult Fitness, Youth Multi-Sport Program and Para-Cycling Program- tandem bikes and handcycles are provided. ParaSport and Recreation PEI also offers a free Equipment Loan Program for individuals to try new activities. For more information about any of these programs or to inquire about other opportunities, please contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office.

Tracy Stevenson, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Phone: 902-368-4540 Website: www.parasportpei.ca

SPECIAL OLYMPICS PEI Special Olympics PEI, a non-profit, charitable, sport organization, provides year-round opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability to participate in sport. Programs are available for athletes of all ages (starting as young as 2 yrs old) and abilities in either the Community Sport Program stream (non-competitive) or the Competitive Sport Program stream (various sports offered). If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved as an athlete, coach or volunteer, or for more information, please contact us at our Charlottetown office or check out our website at www.sopei.com.

For more information contact: Matthew McNally, Program Director E-mail: [email protected] Sarah Profitt, Youth Programming E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 902-368-8919 Toll free: 1-800-287-1196 Fax: 902-892-4553

OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Within this brochure there are other groups that offer inclusive programs to people with disabilities please review and feel free to contact each organization to see if their program or activity is inclusive.

36 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA AQUATICS

SUMMER OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS AND SPLASH PAD The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department operates the Simmons and Victoria Park pools and offers public swimming to the general public. Fully qualified lifeguards are employed at each facility to ensure user safety.

VICTORIA PARK POOL: Open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. until 7:45 p.m. There is no cost to use the pool however to ensure your safety we do have a limit of 35 people allowed in the pool at any one time due to COVID-19 restrictions. There are seven 1-hour swim times throughout the day with a 15-minute break in between sessions to allow time for pool checks, cleaning, and sanitizing. The swim start times are 11:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. This pool will open on June 29, 2021.

SIMMONS POOL: Open seven days a week from 1:00 – 7:45 p.m. There is no cost to use the pool however to ensure your safety we do have a limit of 45 people allowed in the pool at any one time due to COVID-19 restrictions. There are five swim times throughout the day with a 15-minute break in between sessions to allow time for pool checks, cleaning, and sanitizing. The swim start times are 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. This pool will be open June 29, 2021.

For further information please call 902-368-1025 or visit: www.charlottetown.ca.

BELL ALIANT CENTRE (Capital Area Recreation Inc) One of the main objectives of the Aquatics facility in the Bell Aliant Centre is to keep the programming new and exciting to both new and returning patrons. Aqua Zumba, UFIT Aqua, Cardio Craze, Group and Private Swimming Lessons and Leadership Programs are just a few of the exciting programs offered at the Bell Aliant Centre.

Aqua Fitness You don’t even need to know how to swim – just come enjoy a water workout! The Bell Aliant Centre offers a wide variety of classes to suit the needs of each and every individual client. For more information, visit our website at www.bellaliantcentre.ca.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 37 Day Time Class Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45 a.m. Cardio Craze Monday – Friday 11:45 a.m. UFIT Aqua Monday – Thursday 5:30 p.m. Aqua Zumba

- Schedule is subject to change

BELL ALIANT CENTRE SWIM LESSONS Swimming lessons will be available throughout the spring and summer months. Spring lessons will run the months of May and June.

For more information regarding swimming lessons or Aquatics programming please call us at 902-569-4033 or visit us online at: www.bellaliantcentre.ca.

CANADIAN RED CROSS – 2021 WATER SAFETY SUMMER DAY CAMPS Summer IS coming! It is time to start planning your summer fun! This summer the Canadian Red Cross will be holding their ever-popular Water Safety Day Camps in Charlottetown and you could be part of them. This is not just another summer camp... Learn to save a life, make a difference, have fun and be safe!

The Water Safety Day Camp is for children aged 5 – 13 and will run in Charlottetown for 4 sessions – Charlottetown #1 - June 28 to July 2, July 5 to 9, August 9 to 13, August 23 to 27, 2021! This day camp is unique to PEI and provides 1 level of swimming lessons along with either the Outdoor Adventure Club (which promotes healthy lifestyles and nature appreciation) or Paddle Canada programing (canoe and kayaking) depending on age. The swimming lessons in Charlottetown are located at Simmons Pool and other programming at Pondside Park. Transportation is available for some of the camps from Cornwall, Charlottetown and Stratford!

For more details on this program or others being offered across PEI or to register please call Canadian Red Cross 1-902-628-6262 ext. 6244, email [email protected] or check out the website www.redcross.ca/peidaycamps.

38 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA COMMUNITY CENTRES, HALLS & GYMS The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department have the following community centres, clubhouses and a gym available for rent. Currently due to the restrictions and the cleaning and sanitizing required due to the COVID-19 pandemic the parks & recreation department is working to meet the needs of current users of our community centres and & gymnasium (subject to change based on guidance from CPHO office).

WEST ROYALTY COMMUNITY CENTRE 1 Kirkdale Road Banquet Facilities Bar Facilities available Banquet/ meeting space Upton Room - Seating Capacity of 130 Air Conditioning Ample Parking Elevator access Daily Rental fee $150.00, plus HST

HILLSBOROUGH PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 199 Patterson Drive Banquet Facilities Kitchen / Bar Facilities available Banquet/ meeting space Seating Capacity of 100 Ample Parking Daily Rental fee $150.00, plus HST

SHERWOOD RECREATION HALL 56 Maple Avenue Meeting Space for Private Functions Seating Capacity for 60 Kitchen facilities available Ample Parking Daily rental fee $50.00, plus HST

MAPLEWOOD ROOM (2nd floor Cody Banks Arena) 58 Maple Avenue Banquet Facilities Kitchen / Bar Facilities available Air Conditioning Banquet/meeting Seating Capacity of 80 Ample Parking Daily Rental fee $150.00, plus HST

MALCOLM J. DARRACH COMMUNITY CENTRE – (East Royalty) 1 Avonlea Drive Banquet Facilities Kitchen / Bar Facilities available Banquet Seating Capacity of 100 Daily Rental fee $150.00, plus HST Ample Parking

VICTORIA PARK CULTURAL PAVILION 36 Victoria Park Driveway Meeting Space for Private Functions Stage Area Seating Capacity indoors of 20 – 30 Limited Parking Fully Accessible Daily rental fee $50.00, plus HST

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 39 VICTORIA PARK BASEBALL CLUBHOUSE AND TENNIS CLUBHOUSE Meeting Space for Private Functions Kitchen Facilities available Seating Capacity of 20 Ample Parking Daily rental fee $50.00, plus HST

WEST ROYALTY COMMUNITY CENTRE GYM RENTALS Individuals or groups wishing to rent the gym can do so by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department. Limited gym time is available to rent for sport related activities during weekdays and on Saturdays rental fee is $40.00 per hour, plus HST.

Capacities and availability listed in this brochure may vary due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

For additional information or to make a booking, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 902-629-4024. You can also e-mail your booking inquiry to [email protected] or visit us online at www.charlottetown.ca.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CHARLOTTETOWN The Boys & Girls Club of Charlottetown is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of young people by providing safe, supportive and inclusive spaces through After-school, Summer Camp and Intramural sports programs. We provide learning-rich environments which offer children and youth the opportunity to build positive relationships, make healthy choices, develop confidence, connect with their community and learn life skills.

For more information please visit the website www.charlottetownbg.com.

BELL ALIANT CENTRE The Bell Aliant Centre offers a great variety of sport and recreational opportunities to Charlottetown and surrounding area. Offering an aquatics facility which includes a 25 metre competition pool, 25 metre free-form leisure pool, toddler pool and whirlpool; this facility also includes a 142 foot waterslide, 1 – metre diving board, 3 – metre diving board, water toy, a tarzan rope and Hot Tub. In addition, the Bell Aliant Centre is home to the MacLauchlan Arena, which houses 2 NHL sized ice surfaces complete with 12 shared dressing rooms, on site skate sharpening service and Andrews Hockey Growth Programs. To compliment this assembly of activities, Subway and the Seniors Active Living Centre also call the Bell Aliant Centre home. Located on the University campus, there is no shortage of action and something for everyone!

For more information, please see the AQUATICS section of the brochure or call the Bell Aliant Centre at 902-569-4584 or visit www.bellaliantcentre.ca.

40 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA CHANCES FAMILY CENTRE CHANCES is a non-profit organization that offers a wide range of programs for families with children ages birth to 11 years, as well as expectant parents. Whether you’re looking for a playtime outing, tips on dealing with tantrums or an info packed pre-natal group. CHANCES offers a variety of programs in a fun, informal setting.

We also provide high quality childcare in our Early Years Centres in Charlottetown, Belfast, Stratford, Cornwall and O’Leary. Before and After School programming is available in Cornwall, Charlottetown, Vernon River, Donagh, Cardigan and O’Leary. In- home visiting support is also provided through our Best Start Program.

For more information about the full range of programs and services offered through CHANCES Family Centre, please check our web site at www.chancesfamily.ca or contact us at 902-892-8744.

FRIENDS OF CONFEDERATION CENTRE A non-profit volunteer organization comprised of people who share a common interest and enthusiasm for Confederation Centre of the Arts. Various projects throughout the year - Christmas decorating, gardening, gallery events, Pinch Penny Fair. Volunteer opportunities available.

For more information email [email protected], call 902-628-6141 or visit confederationcentre.com.

KIWANIS DAIRY BAR The Kiwanis Dairy Bar is celebrating its “66th” season this year. We will be having specials over the summer with a 66th Anniversary celebration in July. Please check out our Facebook site for more details.

Please support the Kiwanis Dairy Bar, which will enable the Kiwanis Club of Charlottetown to support many children’s programs province wide.

For orders call 902-892-3631 or for more information visit https://www.facebook.com/KiwanisDairyBar/.

MURPHYS COMMUNITY CENTRE Built in 1963, Murphy’s Community Centre was constructed by the Diocese of Charlottetown in 1963 and operated as the Basilica Recreation Centre for over 40 years. In 2006, the facility was purchased by Ray and Carolyn Murphy of Murphy’s Pharmacies. Their vision was to see the facility remain as a not-for-profit focused on the community and cultural needs of Prince Edward Island with a focus on helping families and community organizations. The centre remains under the guidance of the Murphy family.

Murphy’s Community Centre supports many community groups; to name a few: Autism Society of PEI, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, CHANCES, UFIT, Old Time Square Dancing, Special Olympics, Taoist Tai Chi Canadian, Council of the Blind, Charlottetown Sport &

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 41 Social Club, Acoustic Jam Sessions, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and many more. The Centre also supports many community groups, families, and individuals who utilize the facility for meetings, private gatherings, benefit dances, special events and fundraisers.

In an effort to fulfill its mandate, Murphy’s Community Centre operates commercial endeavors including “The Alley” bowling lanes with its full-service bar and restaurant, catering and banquet services, office and facility rentals.

For more information and/or to inquiry about booking your next event with us, please contact Mike O’Connor, Operations Manager at (902) 892-1719 Ext. 0 or [email protected].

THE ADVENTURE GROUP Choose Your Own Adventure! This summer The Adventure Group will be offering an action-packed week to young people ages 9 – 14. Activities include but are not limited to: R.O.P.E.S course, rock climbing, art, drama and a variety of sports and adventure-based activities. The campers will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, increase self-esteem and make healthy and positive choices. Healthy lunch and snacks are provided daily.

For pricing and more information on camps please visit peiadventurecamp.wordpress.com. To register send your emails to [email protected]. Please sign up early as we are usually creating a waiting list by May 1.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS All Seasons Events

CEILIDH AT THE IRISH HALL May 14 – October 15 Location: Irish Cultural Centre (582 North River Road) Fridays 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. – doors open at 7:00 p.m. Ceilidh - Traditional Celtic and Maritime Live Music Event – $15 for adults, $5 Children 12 and under. The hall is air-conditioned, licensed and wheel-chair accessible.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 902-213-3924 or visit www.benevolentirishsocietyofpei.com.

42 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA April 2021

Oyster Cup Hockey Tournament April 23 – 25 https://andrewshockey.ca/oyster-cup/

May 2021

Arbor Day May 14, 2021 www.charlottetown.ca

Atlantic Dream Machine Show & Shine May 23, 2021 www.facebook.com/atlanticdreammachines

Andrews Hockey Growth Programs’ AAA Weekend of Champions May 21 – 24 www.andrewshockey.ca

June 2021

Charlottetown Festival June 3 – September 4 www.confederationcentre.com/whats-on/categories/the-charlottetown-festival/

National Health and Fitness Day June 5 – Charlottetown www.charlottetown.ca / https://www.nhfdcan.ca/home

Bike Week June 12 – 19 www.charlottetown.ca

Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival June 18 – 20, 2021 www.islandtidesfestival.com

National Bank ATA Junior Circuit 4-Star Tournament (Tennis) June 18 – 20 www.tenniscanada.com

National Aboriginal Day Celebrations June 21 www.charlottetown.ca

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 43 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Celebration June 24 www.carrefourisj.org

DiverseCity Multicultural Street Festival June 27 www.peianc.com/dc

July 2021

Capital City Canada Day July 1 www.charlottetown.ca

Andrews International Hockey Showcase July 2 – 9 https://andrewshockey.ca/international-hockey-showcase

Charlottetown Yacht Club East Coast Docks Race Week July 15 – 17 www.cyc.pe.ca

Atlantic Junior Tennis Championships July 15 – 18 www.pei.tenniscanada.com/tournaments/atlantic-junior-championships

Winsloe Charlottetown Royals FC Soccer Tournament July 16 – 18 www.winsloecharlottetownfc.ca/page.php?page_id=21668

PEI Pride Festival July 18 – 25 www.pridepei.ca

Prince Edward Island Trucker’s Big Rig Show and Shine July 23 www.tourismpei.com/search/EventDetails/prod_id/33166/ or (902) 303-4819

Canadian Outdoor Archery Championships July 23 – 25 www.archerychampionships.ca

Harness the Hope July 24 www.cancer.ca/en/events/pei/harness-the-hope/?region=pe

44 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Island Fringe Festival July 28 – August 1 www.islandfringe.com

Natal Day Weekend Celebrations July 30 – August 2 www.charlottetown.ca

August 2021

U16 Regional | U18 & U20 National Flag Football Championships August 12 – 15 www.peifootball.ca

Old Home Week August 13 – 21 www.oldhomeweekpei.com

Gold Cup Parade August 20 www.goldcupparade.ca

Wild Threads Literacy Festival August 26 – 29 www.wildthreadsliteraryfestival.com

GranFondo PEI August 27 – 29 www.granfondo-pei.ca

Art in the Open August 28 www.artintheopenpei.com

September 2021

Cinema Under the Stars September 1 – 4 www.charlottetown.ca

PEI Burger Love September 1 – 30 www.peiburgerlove.ca

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 45 Fall Flavours September 4 – October 4 www.fallflavours.ca

PEI International Shellfish Festival September 16 – 19 www.peishellfish.com

PARKS & TRAILS

CITY PARKS The following section lists all the city parks / locations and identifies what each park has to offer.

Ward 1 CONFEDERATION LANDING: Great George St. – waterfront, flowerbeds, boardwalk, in-line skating oval, heritage interpretive boards, gazebos, park art, boardwalk, docking and washrooms CONNAUGHT SQUARE: Rochford & Sydney St. – playground, walkways HILLSBOROUGH SQUARE: Hillsborough & Sydney – basketball pad, playground, walkways KING SQUARE: Kent St. & Weymouth St. – flowerbed, park art, Mark Butcher chair sculptures, interpretive signs, walkways ROCHFORD SQUARE: Rochford & Pownal St. – Victorian style flowerbeds and walkways VICTORIA PARK: Brighton Rd. – waterfront, canteen, washrooms, wooded area, nature trails, boardwalk, playground, outdoor swimming pool, splash pad, lighted tennis courts, tennis clubhouse, 3 baseball fields (2 lighted), baseball clubhouse, skate park, arboretum, Dead Man’s Pond, heritage interpretative panels, historic cannon battery, flowerbeds, cultural pavilion

Ward 2 GEORGE SMITH PARK: Callbeck Cres. & Blanchard Dr. – ball diamond, basketball pad, and playground

46 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA J. FRANK MCAULAY PARK: Spring Lane – ball diamond, basketball court, washrooms, playground, signage, walking trails, tennis court, canteen, park art JOSEPH A. GHIZ MEMORIAL PARK: Grafton St. & Kent St. – playground, Joseph A. Ghiz Memorial Garden, basketball court, gazebo, picnic shelter LIONS PARK: Laurie Drive – playground MACARTHUR PARK: MacArthur Drive – basketball court, playground

Ward 3 HARBOUR LANE: Harbour Lane & Lewis St. – trees SIMMONS SPORT FIELDS COMPLEX: North River Road – 2 irrigated multi-use fields, outdoor swimming pool, mini-soccer fields SPRING PARK: corner of Nassau & Dunkirk St. – soccer field (2 U11 fields)

Ward 4 DESBRISAY PARK: Desbrisay St. – playground, community garden KATIE MOORE PARK: Barrymore Court & DeBlois St. – playground, basketball pad ORLEBAR PARK: John St. & Orlebar St. – playground, soccer field, walking track PARKDALE SCHOOL: Confederation St. – ball diamond and playground ST. AVARD’S TRIANGLE: Mount Edward Rd. & Longworth Ave. – green space

Ward 5 CENTRAL FIELD 1&2: Burns Ave. & Raiders Road – 2 softball fields with lights, stadium seating, washrooms and canteen HERMITAGE CREEK NATURAL AREA: Warburton Dr. – pond and nature trail MARYSFIELD: South end of Skyview & Atlantic Rd. – playground QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK: Belvedere Ave. – flowerbeds, tennis court, basketball court, playground, regulation soccer field, two softball diamonds, gazebo, washrooms, canteen, walking trail, beach, waterfront ROSEMOUNT PARK – green space, flowerbed, playground SHELL COURT PARK: Shell Court – playground SKYVIEW PARK: Skyview & Atlantic Rd. – playground, wooded area WATERVIEW HEIGHTS: off North River Road – nature trail

Ward 6 CENTENNIAL PARK: Lombard, Sycamore, Glynwood & Cedar – basketball pad, playground, flowerbed, and walking paths DAVID MACAUSLAND SENIORS PARK: Parkview Dr. – flowerbed, gazebo, chair swing G STEWART MACKAY PARK: Parkview Dr. – basketball court, playground, wooded area GAMWELL PARK: Gamwell Avenue – playground LAWN BOWLING GREENS: Maple Drive – lit lawn bowling greens, clubhouse, washrooms MACMILLAN PARK: MacMillan Crescent – playground, wooded area MULBERRY PARK: Mulberry Ave. – ball diamond, basketball court, playground, clubhouse, washrooms, mini soccer fields ROSEDALE PARK: Rosedale Dr. & Poplar Ave. – playground, basketball pad

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 47 Ward 7 BEACH GROVE TRAILS: end of Beach Grove Rd. – natural area and trails (Routes for Nature and Health) BELLHEIGHTS PARK I: Liberty Crescent – playground BELL HEIGHTS PARK II: Bell Crescent – playground, basketball court CHELSEY CIRCLE PARK: Chelsey Circle – green space ELLEN’S CREEK PARK: Adjacent to the West Royalty Community Centre and bordering on Ellen’s Creek – playground HIGHLAND VIEW PARK: Braemore Ave. – playground, basketball court, Ellen’s Creek waterfront JOHNSTON PARK: Maypoint Rd. – playground KENNEDY PARK: Kennedy Dr. – playground LEWIS POINT PARK: Parkside Dr. – playground, waterfront, basketball court LEWIS POINT WOODLAND: natural area LLEWELLYN PARK: England Circle – playground, basketball court MACPHAIL PARK: Hurry Rd. – playground MACPHERSON PARK: Cottonwood Dr. – basketball court, playground SANDLEWOOD PARK: Wisteria Ave. – playground, basketball court, paved path UPTON PARK: Upton Rd. & Royalty Rd. – playground, wooded area UPTON PARK 2: Neighborhood parkland UPTON PARK 3: Neighborhood parkland

Ward 8 COUNTRY VIEW PARK: Taylor St. – basketball pad, playground EVERGREEN PARK: Evergreen Dr. – playground HIGHFIELD PARK: Highfield – Highfield Ave. – basketball court, playground HUNTER GREEN PARK: Green Meadow Dr. – playground KENWOOD CIRCLE PARK: Kenwood Cir. – playground MACLEAN PARK: Cannon Dr. – playground STOCKMAN (MEADOWVIEW) PARK: Stockman Dr & Belgrave Dr. – basketball pad, playground PARRICUS MEAD PARK: Parricus Mead Dr. – natural area, playground PENNY LANE PARK: Penny Lane – playground RICHMOND HILL PARK: Silverwood St. – basketball court, playground, paved pathway SALISBURY PARK: Salisbury Ave – playground SOUTHVIEW PARK: Gates Dr. – basketball pad, nature trails, playground, wooded area THORNDALE PARK: Thorndale Dr. – playground WINDSOR PARK: Royalty Rd. – basketball pad, playground WINSLOE SOCCER COMPLEX: Lower Malpeque Rd. – 3 regulation soccer fields, clubhouse, mini soccer fields, playground, washrooms

Ward 9 ARCONA PARK: Arcona Dr. – playground ANDREWS POND: St. Peters Rd. – nature area and trails along pond DONCASTER PARK: Doncaster Ave. – basketball pad, playground

48 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA ELMER MACFADYEN MEMORIAL RECREATIONAL COMPLEX: MacRae Dr. – ball diamond, ball hockey rink, nature trail HEATHER AVENUE PARK: Heather Ave – green space MADELINE PARK: Madeline Dr. – playground MESSER PARK: Messer Drive – playground, wooded area MALCOLM J. DARRACH CENTRE: MacRae Drive & Avonlea Drive – basketball pad, community centre, veteran’s garden, washrooms, playground ROBINHOOD PARK: Friar Ave – basketball pad, playground SCARLET PARK: Scarlet Ave – playground TARA HEIGHTS & ANGUS DRIVE – green space WETLANDS: Miller St. – wetlands

Ward 10 ACADIAN FOREST – mountain bike trails and nature trails ANDREWS COURT PARK: Andrews Crt. – basketball pad, playground BONNIE BLINK PARK: Bonnie Blink Dr. – playground, wooded area BRIDLE PATH PARK: Bridle Path Ln. – natural area, playground DEEP RIVER PARK: Deep River Dr. – green space ERNEST TRAINOR MEMORIAL PARK – Patterson Drive – ball diamond HEARTZ PARK: Heartz Rd. – playground J MUISE PARK: Patterson Dr. – playground JACK “BOMBER” CALLAGHAN PARK (Hillsborough Park Community Centre): Patterson Dr. – Gordie Griffin Multi-Sport Facility, basketball court, community centre, playground, tennis courts, washrooms, wooded area NORTHRIDGE PARK: Northridge Pkwy. – playground PARKMAN SOCCER COMPLEX: Robertson Rd. – 3 irrigated regulation soccer fields, playground WESTCOMB PARK: Westcomb Cr. – playground WESTRIDGE PARK: Westridge Cr. – playground WRIGHTS CREEK NATURE TRAILS: Cambridge Dr. & Oakland Dr.

For more information on City of Charlottetown parks contact the Parks Dept. at 902-629-4024 or 902-368-1025.

VICTORIA PARK FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT The Victoria Park Forest Restoration Project began in the spring of 2006. The goals of the project are to improve the health of the woodlands, provide better habitat for urban wildlife, help curb the spread of invasive plant species, increase environmental awareness and make the park more beautiful.

For restoration project updates and to find out more about urban wildlife, invasive plant species and Dead Man’s Pond, please visit the City of Charlottetown’s website: https://www.charlottetown.ca/environment___sustainability/urban_forestry_and_ wildlife/forest_restoration_projects.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 49 CITY TRAILS Routes for Nature and Health Trail System A 20-km walking and cycling trail system travels throughout the City and connects various neighborhoods and communities within the City. The Confederation Trail within City limit is part of this trail system network.

A Routes for Nature and Health Trail Map can be viewed on the City’s website www.charlottetown.ca or you can pick-up a map at the Parks and Recreation Office – City Hall – 199 Queen Street.

For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 902-629- 4024 or 902-368-1025.

Confederation Trail A multi-purpose path, that runs from east to west, from tip to tip of the Island. The trail is part of the cross Canada trail system. Located on an abandoned rail bed, the trail accommodates walking, hiking, cycling, jogging, and wheelchairs on a rolled stone dust surface. An 11-km section of the trail runs through the city core, starting at Grafton Street East.

For more information, please contact Parks and Recreation office at 902-629-4024, 902-368-1025 or http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-confederation-trail.

Boardwalk For one of our more scenic trails, the boardwalk takes you along the Charlottetown waterfront overlooking the harbour entrance and the meeting point of the North, West, and Hillsborough Rivers.

The boardwalk in Victoria Park was completed in 1994 and is one of the most successful leisure recreation projects in the City of Charlottetown. The Park boardwalk is part of a larger boardwalk, sidewalk, walking trail system from Confederation Landing to the Victoria Park lighthouse. Much of the boardwalk hugs the waterfront. This walking trail is open year round for thousands of Charlottetown residents and visitors. The boardwalk is lighted to allow people to enjoy evening walks. This is part of the Routes for Nature and Health Trail System.

There are sites of historic and cultural significance to be seen along the boardwalk including the battery Fort Edward, Celtic Monument and Beaconsfield Historic House. The historic battery, Fort Edward, includes the cannons and powder house. The battery was moved to Victoria Park in 1805. The Celtic Monument is dedicated to the Irish descendants from the 32 counties in Ireland who settled in Prince Edward Island in the 19th Century. Beaconsfield Historic House is an enduring symbol of Victorian elegance.

Boardwalk Users The use of the boardwalk is for the use of residents and visitors alike. Please assist us in carrying out the following rules:

50 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Please No Bike Riding Please No Rollerblading or skateboarding Please Clean Up After Your Pets

If you have any concerns regarding boardwalk safety issues, please do not hesitate to contact the Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 902-629-4024 or 902-368-1025.

DISC GOLF A free disc golf course is available in Charlottetown for use at Charlottetown Rural High School. During the school year, the course will be reserved for student Monday – Friday until 4 p.m. The Parks & Recreation Department has a limited number of disc sets available for sign-out on a first come first serve basis during regular business hours. Sets must be returned to the office the next business day by 3 p.m. A credit card must be provided at time of sign-out and will be charged a late fee or replacement fee as appropriate.

For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

PARKS CANADA For general information about Parks Canada on Prince Edward Island, please visit: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei.

WATER ACCESS

PUBLIC NON-MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT LAUNCHING DOCK Got a kayak or small non-motorized watercraft and are looking for a place to launch in Charlottetown? The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Yacht Club are pleased to partner so that we can provide the general public with safe and easy access to the water. There is a specialized kayak launch. This dock is free of charge for the public to use.

For more information please call the Parks and Recreation office at 902-368-1025, the CYC at 902-892-9065 or visit https://www.cyc.pe.ca/kayak-public-launch-dock.html.

VICTORIA PARK FLOATING DOCK The City of Charlottetown will once again be installing the floating dock system along the shoreline of Victoria Park estimated from May 15 – October 15. This dock system will allow the public a stable walking surface to go out and get close to the water and enjoy the beautiful view. Please note motorized and non-motorized watercraft are not authorized to launch from the dock. This dock is open from 7 a.m. until dusk each day.

For more information please call the Parks and Recreation Office at 902-368-1025.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS 51 52 WWW.CHARLOTTETOWN.CA Let’s go! Charlottetown The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is proud to partner with go! PEI, a health and wellness initiative that connects Islanders with physical activity opportunities in their or a nearby community.

June is Parks & Recreation Month Join Recreation PEI as we celebrate the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. Check out our website www.recreationpei.ca for more information on challenges, activities, giveaways and more!

Be Physically Active Check out the Parks and Recreation Department Program Brochure for information on programs and services that will help you in your pursuit to realize a healthier and more physically active lifestyle.

Check out the go!PEI website to see what programs are being offered to help you to become or be more active.

Let’s Walk Walking is an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. Our department encourages residents and visitors to use the City’s Routes for Nature and Health Trail system. You can check out the City’s website for a map and information on City trails.

Let’s Cycle Do you want to learn more about cycling? Cycling is a fun activity that can be done as a single rider, riding with friends or with your whole family. The City of Charlottetown plans to offer a couple of cycling programs this summer for adults who are new to cycling and for families who would like to learn how to cycle together safely. Stay tuned for more details.

YOUTH GARDENING WORKSHOP Gardening is great exercise and encourages healthy eating. Join us for a “Growing Food in Containers” workshop aimed at Charlottetown’s young and emerging gardeners, ages 6 – 10. Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. – Noon More information and RSVP: www.charlottetown.ca/gardendays

For more information on programs and activities, please visit the City’s website at www.charlottetown.ca or call 902-368-1025. TAKE ADVANTAGE of our Daily Passenger and Same Day Parcel Delivery Service