www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 1 Table Of Contents general info In this issue ... DROP-IN SCHEDULES ...... 37 Swimming, Skating, Fitness, Weight Room, , into Sum e m id e Kindergym, Childminding l r S 13 SPECIAL EVENTS ...... 6 2010 Day Camps New Year’s Eve Family Celebration, Battle of the Bands, Check out our ‘ Slide into Tennis Tournaments, Kindergym Events and more. Summer’ Camps! BIRTHDAY PARTIES...... 10. Swim, Kindergym, Obstacle Course and more! EXTREME TEENS ...... 12. X-Trek Camping Adventures, Youth Week, Parties 25 programs Natural Soap PROGRAM DIRECTORY (listed by ages)...... 71 Making CAMPS...... 13 Create your own soap ARTS, DANCE & CULTURE...... 24 using natural ingredients. RECREATION & ...... 27 COMPUTERS & PHOTOGRAPHY...... 30 GENERAL INTEREST...... 31 41 LEADERSHIP & TRAINING...... 32 The Groove HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS...... 41 Method SWIMMING & AQUATIC ACTIVITIES...... 48 Check out the latest dance SKATING & ARENA ACTIVITIES...... 58 & exercise combo. TENNIS & racquet sports...... 60 SHOAL CENTRE...... 64 BEACON COMMUNITY SERVICES...... 67 55 COMMUNITY RESOURCES...... 69 Junior PROGRAM LOCATIONS...... 72 Lifeguard PROGRAM & REGISTRATION INFO...... 73 Start the journey to Designed to facilitate access by children and youth to physical activity and recreation become a lifeguard? programs and as a means of helping them maintain a healthy active lifestyle, the Children’s Fitness Registration begins Friday, April 30 @ 6am Tax Credit applies to many Panorama programs. For See page 76 for details. more information, visit our website ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at www.panoramarecreation.ca 2 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca General Information

Peninsula Recreation Commission www.panoramarecreation.ca/commiss.htm

Town of Sidney Chair Tim Chad Commissioner Larry Cross Commissioner Cliff McNeil-Smith

District of North Saanich Commissioner Alice Finall Commissioner Ruby Commandeur Welcome to Summer 2010 Commissioner Roy Laschuk Opportunities Abound Central Saanich Vice Chair Carl Jensen I am very happy to welcome, Ian Hennigar, our new Senior Commissioner Jack Mar Manager of Peninsula Recreation. Ian’s proven record of Commissioner Ron Kubek leadership and recreation experience, coupled with our outstanding professional recreation staff, will ensure that the residents on the Peninsula continue to receive great value for We’re Here For You! outstanding recreational opportunities. You will find some great opportunities to meet your needs through our programming this summer. There is certainly Call us directly 250.655. something for everyone. Read through this guide and register early to avoid disappointment, as many of our programs fill up Programs very quickly. Manager of Program Services ...... Kerry Broome 2174 Haven’t been in the new pool yet, make your plans to drop in Arena Coordinator ...... Glenda Wilkinson 2180 soon and see what all the excitement is about. The attendance Aquatic Coordinator...... Dustin Ray-Wilks 2182 numbers have surpassed our wildest dreams. People are coming from all over to enjoy the new pool features and to Assistant Aquatic Coordinator...... Cathy Bolton 2183 ride the tallest water slide in the Greater Victoria Area. While Community Recreation Coordinator...... Linda Finch 2178 they are here many take in another activity before visiting the Assistant Community Rec Coord...... Claire McCormick 2172 pool. GREEN, GREEN, AND GREEN. Panorama is reducing more Fitness/Weights/Rehab Coordinator ...... Melanie Alsdorf 2184 than 960 metric tons of green house gases thanks to industry Racquet Sports Coordinator...... Eric Knoester 2177 leading heating for the pools. These green house gas savings Marketing Coordinator...... Lisa Sneek 2179 are a direct result of heat recovery from the arena ice plant systems and the new Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Treatment Administration Plant heat recovery system. Did you also know that 92% of the old pool building was diverted from landfill and recycled? Did Senior Manager...... Ian Hennigar 2170 you know that 80% of the new concrete for the pool project Manager of Administrative Services...... Heather Johns 2173 was produced within the proximity of North Saanich? Did you Administrative Secretary...... Bev Crooks 2171 know the energy efficient lighting in the pool project saves Facility Booking & Room Rentals...... Martine King 2181 25% in energy consumption compared to similar facilities? The Peninsula Recreation Commission is just completing its Facilities Five Year Strategic Plan for 2010 to 2015. This included an intense and thorough dialogue with the major users and Manager of Facilities/Operations...... Ron Rieberger 2175 stakeholders in Recreation on the Peninsula. This document Maintenance Lead Hand (Days)...... Peter Lindley 2176 will guide the Commission in its decision making over the next 5 years. Watch for the FALL 2010 Thomas C. (Tim) Chad Brochure distributed August 4, 2010. Chair www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 3 General Information

Admission Rates Effective July 1, 2010 Per Visit Active Passes Per Visit Admission 10 Visits 25 Visits 50 Visits Child (6 to 12) $2.75 $24 $56.50 $106.50 Student (13 to 18) $4.00 $36 $85 $160 Adult (19 to 59) $6.00 $52.80 $125 $234.50 Senior (60+) $4.50 $40.90 $96.50 $181.50 Family ** $10.75 n/a n/a n/a Childminding $3.50/hr $32/10hrs n/a n/a Monthly Active Passes 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months Individual $50 $128* $218.65* $373.35*

RATES REFLECT THE INCREASE IN TAX (hst) ONLY. Regional Pass Regional Recreation Pass *M oNTHY pASSES that are valid past july 1, 2010 are subject to the hst. prices are subject to change. $449 For only $449 you can enjoy all All Active Passes are non-refundable , non-transferable and include drop-in activities at any of the HST. Replacement fee $10. Forgot your Active Pass? You may pay the 13 regional recreation centres. drop-in rate, request a replacement card ($10) or return with Purchase before April 30th to your pass. save the HST. ** Family = 2 adults & up to 3 children or 1 adult & up to 4 children.

Implementation of the HST As we prepare for the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax on July 1, 2010 we have made some changes to how our admission rates. All admission rates now include HST.

For program and/or passes purchased and entirely paid for prior to May 1, 2010 there will only be GST applied (5%). Any programs or passes purchased after April 30th and covering a period that goes beyond July 1st will be charged HST (12%) for the portion of the pass or program occurring after July 1st.

Programs for children 14 years and under will continue to be exempt from HST.

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EFFECTIVE Court Rental Rates JULY 1 - AUGUST 31, 2010 To reserve a court, see page 60 for details.

Tennis Tennis Squash/Racquetball/ Court Fees: (Indoor) (Outdoor) Wallyball// NEW Ping-pong $10.50hr Prime Mon - Fri, 9am - 1pm & 6 -9pm $2.25 per $6.50 per $7/hr Non Prime 30 minutes 45 minutes (before 9am & after 9pm) (max 2 hrs) $9.50/hr Economy Mon - Fri 1 - 6pm & weekends (9am - 9pm)

P rEPAYMENT for Reserving Your Court All courts must be paid at time of booking. Cancellation Policy • 100% refund if cancelled 48 hours in advance • 50% refund if cancelled 24 hour in advance • No refund for cancellations within 24 hours

Contact Us Phone 250.656.7271 Fax 250.656.3360 Drop-in Schedules ...... Press 1 1885 Forest Park Drive Arena & Room Rentals, Birthday Parties...... Press 2 North Saanich, BC V8L 4A3 Staff Directory...... Press 3 www.panoramarecreation.ca Program Information/Registration & Court Bookings [email protected] 8:30am - 7pm...... Press 4

Holi day Hours Victoria Day (May 24)...... 7:30am - 4pm BC Day (August 2)...... 7:30am - 4pm Canada Day (July 1)...... 7:30am - 4pm Labour Day (September 6)...... 7:30am - 4pm

L.I.F.E. Program This program has been designed to provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the Peninsula who currently live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds for 2009. See page 69 for more details and visit us on-line at www.panoramarecreation.ca www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 5 General Information

Pool closure Slider’s Appearances Clean pools are fun pools!

Keep these things in mind the next time you visit the pool at Panorama: • Showers are required before entering the pools to wash off any dirt and body oils (BC Health Act). • Please use the bathroom before entering the pool. • If you have children, ask throughout the swim if they need to use the bathroom. • Parents are strongly encouraged to use swim diapers for their young children. Reusable and disposable child-sized diapers can be purchased at reception. • Caregivers are encouraged, where appropriate, to use swim diapers or adult pool pants for their children or clients.

Pool Closures are an inconvenience for everyone. If a pool is closed due to an accident, it will be closed for a period of 2- 4 hours. Spot Slider in his next appearances! Join Panorama Recreation and Slider at the Brentwood Bay Parade on It takes a little bit of effort from everyone to keep our June 5th and the Sidney Days Parade on July 1st. See pools clean and open! Thank you for your cooperation! page 9 for details. To find out where and when you can catch Slider ‘out and about’ in the community, follow him on Twitter @ SliderPenguin! Accessible Waterslide Panorama Recreation offers the only accessible waterslide in North America! The waterslide features an elevator from the pool deck to the top. Breath taking views can be taken in before heading down the waterslide!

Patrons who have a disability are now able to enjoy the thrills and joys of riding a waterslide. The waterslide also features lifts at the top and the bottom of the waterslide to assist entry and removal for the person with a disability.

For those who are unable to support themselves or require significant assistance, assisted double riding is available! There are three (3) waiver forms that must be filled out for the Parent, Caregiver, and the Patron. Waivers can be picked up at reception or downloaded from our website www.panoramarecreation.ca. Go to the Swimming Pool Drop in Schedule for more information. Waterslide as well as assisted double riding videos are viewable too! Special gear must be worn to protect the person with a disability as well as the Caregiver or Parent riding the waterslide.

Panorama Lifeguards and Staff are happy to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. Please bring your completed waiver forms to the lifeguards to review prior to riding the waterslide. Happy Riding! 6 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Special Events

May 8th 2010 7pm - 10pm Panorama Rec Centre $5 tickets till May 7th $7 tickets at the door For Info: 250.656.7271

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Seniors’ Birthday Model Boats in the Pool! Wednesdays Sunday, June 20 May 19, June 16 @ 11am 11:30am - 1pm July 21 & August 18 @ 11:30am Everyone Welcome Join us on the pool deck every third Wednesday of the month for Come to the pool and check out the ships, boats, submarines, fresh fruit and juice. We’ll celebrate your birthday! tugs boats and barges! You can also bring your own remote controlled boat or submarine! Join the fun and cheer for the Coast Capital Free Swim boat races. Saturday, 6:30 – 8pm May 22 Summer Weekly Theme Swims Join us for games, activities, prizes and more! Join us for our weekly theme swim every friday afternoon 1:30 - 3:30pm. Theme events start at 1:30pm sharp so be here to have fun, ride the slide, play games and win some prizes! Extreme Pool Parties Saturdays , 8:15 – 10pm July 9 Messy and Mucky May 1 & June 5 Get ready to put your face in Jell-o and Pudding! 11- 16 yrs July 16 Carnival Day Join us for water , waterslide races, , Jell-o Let’s play games like we do at the circus! eating competitions; dance off to DJ music and hot Panago pizza. Special $2 drop-in admission. July 23 Drowning Prevention Week Swim to survive finale! Celebrate Canada Day July 30 luau Wednesday, 1 - 3pm Join us for our pool side luau with such games June 30 as the limbo! Be a proud Canadian and join us in the pool the day before Canada Day for a fun filled afternoon of games and fun! Win prizes August 6 olympic Day throughout the afternoon and celebrate the first day of summer! Torch relay, luge and will be Regular admission rates apply. some of the games played! August 13 Cowboy/girl Day Drowning Prevention Week Wear your cowboy hats y’all it’s a Western theme! Sunday - Friday, 2pm August 20 Super Hero Day July 18 - 23 Who is your super hero? Best Super Hero Everyone Welcome Costume may win a prize! Join us every afternoon for fun activities to increase water awareness and prevent drowning in our community. There are August 27 Jungle Day prizes to be won for participating. Everyday this week at 2pm Panthers and tigers and birds! Welcome to the during our everyone welcome swim 1 - 3pm. Panorama Jungle! 8 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca sPeCIal evenTs in THe CoMMUniTY KinDergYM SPeCial eVenTS 1 - 5yrs with parent Calling all Kids! Bring your parent(s) and join Oma in Kindergym for these Special Event days. The morning will be full of excitement on our mini-trampoline, bouncy castle, balls, ride’m toys and other great theme activities! Drop in is $5. You can also purchase a 6 visit punch pass for $28.50 or 12 visit Punch Pass for $54. *Note: Inflatable will be available at Sunday Kindergym only. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Gym Mother’s Day What a great way to spend the morning with your Mommy. Make her something special at the Arts and Crafts Table. Sunday, May 9 9am - 10:30am $5 drop-in or Kindergym Punch-pass Father's Day What a great way to spend the morning with your Daddy. Make him something special at the Arts and Crafts Table. Sunday, June 20 9am - 10:30am $5 drop-in or Kindergym Punch-pass

New extreme Movie night 11 - 15yrs Come to the Teen Lounge for our first ever Extreme Movie Night! Snack on popcorn and snow cones as we check out the latest flic on our NEW giant 9’ x 16’ inflatable movie screen! Movie: The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Gym Fri 6pm - 8pm May 7 Free Admission

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Monday, May 10th Panorama Recreation is encouraging everyone to get out and get moving on May 10th, a day dedicated world-wide to promoting regular physical activity.

Celebrate with us by enjoying $2 admission all day in the weight room, fitness classes, swimming & draw prizes and healthy snacks.

Check out The Groove Method. Try a FREE class today. Registration required in advance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTj7zvD6iyo Location: SHOAL Centre Auditorium A 52203 M 5:45pm - 6:45pm FREE

Brentwood Bay Festival 4th Annual Sidney Health Fair Saturday, June 5 F or a Healthy Saanich Peninsula Parade: 9 - 10am Keep a lookout for Slider the Penguin May 29 - 30 at the Brentwood Bay Parade! 9:30am - 5pm Festival: 10am - 3pm Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney Location: Pioneer Park The 4th annual Sidney Health Fair is a fun, community event for the whole family. This local health and wellness fair will connect you Panorama Recreation invites you to join us at the Brentwood Bay with health resources, through international experts and speakers, Festival. Activities include hop balls, face painting, parachute local practitioner presentations as well as various available new games galore and much more! products and services. There is something for everyone-from a local farmers market and raw food demonstrations to an interactive Sidney Days: youth park, even story yoga for the kids! Tickets are available at the Mary Winspear Centre and several other locations. Check out the Canada Day Celebration website for more information: www.sidneyhealthfair.com. Thursday, July 1 Parade: 11am - 12pm Keep a lookout for Slider the Penguin! Festival: 12 - 4pm Location: Mary Winspear Field Panorama Recreation invites you to join us for Sidney Days. Activities include our giant inflatable obstacle course, hop balls, face painting, bubbles galore and much more! NEW BIKE PATHS TO PANORAMA!

The Districts of Central Saanich and North Saanich will be completing their bike paths from Wallace Road to McTavish Road this year. Stay tuned for details on a cycling celebration to launch this new active transportation option!

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ST EP 1: Choose your party options Standard Premium Teen (11 yrs+) Party Party Party Party Fee (up to 12 children) $69 $129 $129 Party Room * * * Choose Your Activity Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Swim • Swim * * only Location: Greenglade Community Centre • Gym/Inflatable One Helium Balloon Per Child * * Party Host * * Access to Fridge/Freezer * * Extras: **Party Theme (table settings included) Hula Girl, Happy Feet, Sports, Hot Wheels, $30 Disney Princess, Spiderman, Star Wars, Transformers, Dora the Explorer Extra Child $5 $5 $5 Table Setting $8 $8 $8 Food - 2 Large Panago Pizza & Juice $25 $25 $25 1 Large Panago Pizza & Juice $20 $20 $20 ST h EP 2: c oose the location, day and time Swim Gym Extreme Extreme Lounge Plunge Saturdays 1 - 3pm 1 - 3pm 6 - 8pm 7 - 9pm

Sundays 10:30am - 12:30pm 1 - 3pm 1 - 3pm

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3 ways to book your party.... *Parties must be booked 14 days 1. *online @ www.panoramarecreation.ca in advance. View available dates and book your entire party online. We will call you to confirm details. * You will need a Login/Barcode and Account PIN. Call us at 250.656.7271 for this information. OR Cancellation 2. Complete the Birthday Party request form (available online or at Reception) and email, mail, fax or drop off at Policy Panorama Recreation. We will call you to confirm details and collect payment. Booking is confirmed upon payment. • Parties cancelled OR with more than 3. Phone and leave a message on the party line 250.656.7271 ext. 2. 14 days notice Leave a detailed message including name, phone number and preference will receive 100% • of date, time• and type of party. We• will return your call within• 48 hours. •refund. noTeS: • Parties cancelled • *Kindergym Parties are held during regular Kindergym hours. with less than 14 • All parties are two hours in length and begin with the activity: swim, skate or gym days and more (with inflatable) than 7 days notice • Swim and Extreme Plunge parties are located at Panorama Recreation Centre at will receive a 50% 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich. refund. • Gym and Extreme Lounge parties are located Greenglade Community Centre at 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney. • Parties cancelled • Party room is available 15 minutes prior to start time. with less than 7 • No parties on statutory holidays. days notice will • Extra hosts are not available within 14 days of party date. receive no refund. Parties 11yrs+ extreme lounge Party Looking for a cool place to celebrate your birthday? Book your party at the Extreme Lounge at Greenglade! Enjoy activities such as pool table, foosball, air hockey, Nintendo Wii and a giant inflatable obstacle course. extreme Plunge Party Book the Plunge party at Panorama’s newly renovated pool. Check out some of our cool new features like the lazy river, waterslide, plus much more.

12 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca New ExtrEmE Movie night 11 - 15yrs Come to the Teen Lounge for our first ever Extreme Movie Night! Snack on popcorn and snow cones as we check out the latest CElEBratE flic on our NEW giant 9’ x 16’ inflatable movie screen! Movie: The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Gym Fri 6pm - 8pm May 7 Free Admission Youth WEEk New ExtrEmE Pool Parties maY 1 - 8, 2010 11 - 16yrs Saturdays , 8:15 – 10 pm May 1 & Jun 5 Join us for , waterslide races, water basketball, Jell-o for dEtails & morE Youth aCtivitiEs eating competitions; dance off to DJ music and hot Panago pizza. ChECk out our WEBsitE at Special $2 drop-in admission. May 1st FREE for youth week.

WWW.panoramarECrEation.Ca BattlE of thE Bands 11 - 18yrs or Get involved in Panorama’s third annual Battle of the Bands! WWW.YouthviCtoria.Ca Register your band, and play for your friends. It’s fun, and a great way to wrap up the school year! Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Arena B 48630 Sa 7pm - 10pm May 8 $25 New x-trEk Camping advEnturEs 10 - 13yrs Parties Leave the everyday behind and discover an adventure beyond your 11yrs+ imagination! Let exciting activities, good food, fun and friendship extreme lounge Party fill each day! Day 1 will include team building activities, equipment Looking for a cool place to celebrate your birthday? inventory & preparation and an information session for parents. We’ll jump into the over-night adventure on day 2, returning in the Book your party at the Extreme Lounge at Greenglade! evening on day 3. All meals are provided. Enjoy activities such as pool table, foosball, air hockey, Meeting Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #9 Nintendo Wii and a giant inflatable obstacle course. Check out page 11 for more details. Sooke Potholes 51980 M 9am - 3pm extreme Plunge Party Tu 9am - Wed 5pm Jul 19 - Jul 21 3/$165 Book the Plunge party at Panorama’s newly renovated pool. Check out some of our cool new features like the gordon Bay (Cowichan lake) lazy river, waterslide, plus much more. Check out page 51981 M 9am - 3pm 11 for more details. Tu 9am - Wed 5pm Aug 16 - Aug 18 3/$165 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 13 Slide into Summer Camps Slide into Summer

We’re making a splash this summer, and with the help of our new pool, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Slide along the seaside, swing through the Amazon jungle and ride over the hills of the Wild West; explore the wonderful world of 2010 bugs, and join us in our very own backyard campout! In between searching for buried treasures and creating wacky scientific creations, we’ll teach our mascot, Slider, how to grow and maintain our camp vegetable garden. This summer, leave the everyday behind and discover an adventure beyond your imagination! Activity schedules are available June 1st.

WEEK 1 (July 5 - 9): Seaside Spectacular WEEK 6 (Aug 9 - 13): Outta This World! WEEK 2 (July 12 - 16): Pirate Palooza WEEK 7 (Aug 16 - 20): Wild, Wild West WEEK 3 (July 19 - 23): Amazon Adventure WEEK 8 (Aug 23 - 27): Wacky Scientists WEEK 4 (July 26 - 30): Backyard Camp-out! WEEK 9 (Aug 30 - Sept 3): Amazing Race! WEEK 5 (Aug 3 - 6): Gettin’ Buggy With it! * No camps August 2

F riday Fun-day! Every Friday this summer, our ‘Slide into Summer’ camps will Each camp registration includes one t-shirt for the join forces for an afternoon of crazy group games & activities summer & a keepsake wristband each week! and costume parties with prizes! Registration Information Weekly camp participants will have registration priority. Daily registrations will be waitlisted until the Thursday before the week of each camp. Depending on space availability, the Assistant Community Recreation Coordinator will contact participants in the order they are waitlisted.

PreI f registering Camp Care online @ G forreenglade any of our camps, Post Camp Care @ Greenglade 5please - 12 yrs remember to complete the camp 5 - 12 yrs Pre camp care is available from M - F, 8 - 9am. Daily rate is $5, or information form. Post camp care is available from M - F, 3 - 5pm. Daily rate is $9, or $19/week. Not available Aug 2. $38/week. Not available Aug 2. * Note: Pre and Post Camp Care is available for the following camps: Sunseekers, Adventure, Outdoor Pursuits, Envrio Kids Camp, Art Camp, ARTrageous, Sports & Camp Francais

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Sunseekers Camp Panorama Summer Camps 5 - 7yrs This exciting action packed camp includes games, crafts, sports, New Kinder-Camp group activities, swimming and Friday Fun-day! Each registration 4 - 5yrs includes one t-shirt for the summer and a keepsake wristband for This camp will give your child the confidence to get off to a each week of participation. Camp participants must have completed great start in Kindergarten! Camp activities include outdoor Kindergarten prior to registration. Weekly camp participants will exploration, crafts, games, music, dance, sports and more! We will have registration priority. Daily registrations will be waitlisted even join Kindergym on Tuesdays! Our experienced staff will help until the Thursday before the week of camp. Depending on space your youngster develop essential skills needed before entering availability, the Camp Coordinator will contact participants in the kindergarten. Each registration includes one t-shirt for the summer order they are waitlisted. Daily registration is $34/day. and a keepsake wristband for each week of camp participation. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #7 Daily registration is $20/day. 51936 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$145 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #2 51937 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$145 51902 M - F 9am - 11:30am Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$85 51938 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$145 51904 M - F 9am - 11:30am Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$85 51939 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$145 51905 M - F 9am - 11:30am Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$85 51940 Tu - F 9am - 3pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$116 51906 M - F 9am - 11:30am Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$85 51941 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$145 51907 Tu - F 9am - 11:30am Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$68 51942 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$145 51908 M - F 9am - 11:30am Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$85 51943 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$145 51909 M - F 9am - 11:30am Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$85 51944 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$145 51910 M - F 9am - 11:30am Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$85 51911 M - F 9am - 11:30am Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$85 Enviro Kids Camp 6 - 9yrs Get the most out of summer with this fun-filled camp of discovery, environmental appreciation and outdoor adventure, along with active games and innovative crafts. Focusing on the ecology of the Saanich Peninsula, this program will provide activity-based learning to help inspire participants to appreciate the beauty and biodiversity of Vancouver Island. Children will gain valuable skills by exploring, monitoring and interacting with the environment. We’ll enjoy nature walks, eco-adventures, fun games, swimming and will be encouraged to express their love of nature through art. Daily registrations will be waitlisted until the Thursday before the week of camp. Depending on space availability, the Camp Coordinator will contact participants in the order they are waitlisted. Daily registration is $34/day. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 51883 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$145 51884 Tu - F 9am - 3pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$116

I f registering online for any of our summer camps, please remember to complete the camp information form. www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 15 Slide into Summer Camps

New ARTrageous Camp 6 - 9yrs Discover your artistic talent through a variety of art forms, textures and techniques. We’ll explore painting, clay-making, pastels, free hand drawings and more! In addition to daily art projects, participants will enjoy games, indoor & outdoor activities and swimming throughout the week. Every Friday will include an art show for fellow campers and parents. Each registration includes one t-shirt for the summer and a keepsake wristband for each week of participation. Weekly camp participants will have registration priority. Daily registrations will be waitlisted until the Thursday before the week of camp. Depending on space availability, the Camp Coordinator will contact participants in the order they are waitlisted. Daily registration is $34/day. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 51876 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$145 51877 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$145

New Ultimate Sports Camp 6 - 9yrs Calling all sports enthusiasts! Escape the sedentary temptations of video games, the Internet and television and join us for a week of action packed adventure! We’ll focus on sport skill development, fair play and teamwork all while having fun! Participants will benefit from a positive exposure to both indoor and outdoor sports, including basketball, , field games, swimming, hiking and more! Each registration includes one t-shirt for the summer and a keepsake wristband for each week of participation. Daily registrations will be waitlisted until the Thursday before the week of camp. Depending on space availability, the Camp Coordinator will contact participants in the order they are waitlisted. Daily registration is $34/day. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 A dventure Camp 51889 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$145 8 - 11yrs This exciting action-packed camp includes games, crafts, sports, 51890 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$145 group activities, swimming and Friday Fun-day! Each registration includes one t-shirt for the summer and a keepsake wristband Camp FranÇais for each week of participation. Weekly camp participants will 6 - 9yrs have registration priority. Daily registrations will be waitlisted Keep up your French skills over the summer. We’ll have a blast until the Thursday before the week of camp. Depending on space playing games and sports, doing arts and crafts and other fun availability, the Camp Coordinator will contact participants in the activities like swimming, all while speaking in French! Each order they are waitlisted. Daily registration is $34/day. registration includes one t-shirt for the summer and a keepsake Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #6 wristband for each week of participation. Weekly camp participants 51866 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$145 will have registration priority. Daily registrations will be waitlisted 51867 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$145 until the Thursday before the week of camp. Depending on space 51868 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$145 availability, participants will be contacted in the order they are 51869 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$145 waitlisted. Daily registration is $34/day. Participant must be French 51870 Tu - F 9am - 3pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$116 speaking and have completed Grade 1 French Immersion. 51871 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$145 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 51872 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$145 51881 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$145 51873 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$145 51882 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$145 51874 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$145

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O utdoor Pursuits Camp X-Trek! Camping Adventures 9 - 12yrs New This camp is for the outdoor enthusiast! Each week we’ll do for Teens cool activities such as kayaking, mini golf, rock climbing, hiking, 10 - 13yrs swimming, skim boarding, beach combing and much more! It’s Leave the everyday behind and discover an adventure beyond your all about adventure and exploring the great outdoors! Each imagination! Let exciting activities, good food, fun and friendship registration includes one t-shirt for the summer and a keepsake fill each day! Day 1 will include team building activities, equipment wristband for each week of participation. Weekly camp participants inventory & preparation and an information session for parents. will have registration priority. Daily registrations will be waitlisted We’ll jump into the over-night adventure on day 2, returning in the until the Thursday before the week of camp. Depending on space evening on day 3. All meals are provided. availability, the Camp Coordinator will contact participants in the Meeting Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #9 order they are waitlisted. Daily registration is $39/day. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #8 Sooke Potholes 51926 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$170 51980 M 9am - 3pm 51927 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$170 Tu 9am - Wed 5pm Jul 19 - Jul 21 3/$165 52322 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$170 51928 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$170 G ordon Bay (Cowichan Lake) 51929 Tu - F 9am - 3pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$136 51981 M 9am - 3pm 51930 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$170 Tu 9am - Wed 5pm Aug 16 - Aug 18 3/$165 52323 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$170 51931 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$170 I f registering online for any of our summer 51932 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$170 camps, please remember to complete the camp information form.

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Junior Lifeguard Club 8 - 12yrs Arts & Music Camps The Junior Lifeguard Club is a unique aquatic alternative for those kids who love the water and who want more than just ‘lessons’. The New Petite Picassos Camp Junior Lifeguard Club keeps kids interested and active in aquatic 2 - 4yrs especially if your child wants a challenge. This is a great program Is there a little artist in your house who loves to create masterpieces? for kids who are thinking of becoming lifeguards. Junior Lifeguard This camp provides an opportunity to create art projects using is fun and action packed! different paints, felts, playdough, paper and more! Each session Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Poolside Room will end with interactive play time outside! Parent participation 52201 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$159 is required. Activity list available upon request. Each registration includes one t-shirt for the summer and a keepsake wristband for Young Chef on the Run each week of camp participation. Daily registration is $15/day. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #2 9 - 12yrs Active Communities - Greater Victoria is proud to offer this low- 51921 M - F 1:30pm - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$60 cost nutrition program thanks to the sponsorship of Thrifty 51922 M - F 1:30pm - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$60 Foods! This fun and energizing half-day camp features hands-on educational, nutritional snack preparation plus lots of physical A cting Out Theatre Camp activity! Be prepared to move and eat healthy! Participants 6 - 12yrs customize their very own recipe book to take home at the end of Join Jennifer Callioux (Theatre B.A.) in theatrical fun this summer! the week. Program includes one healthy snack per day. This course Actors will explore drama through improv, drama games, skit is for those who have not previously taken Young Chef on the Run. making, script work & character development while preparing a L.I.F.E. registrants have priority registration. play to present to family and friends! Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #1 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 51740 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$25 51742 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$159 51741 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$25 51743 Tu - F 9am - 4pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$127

Be an Author Camp 6 - 12yrs Do you like to write stories and draw? Then you’ll love this fun writer’s camp! We’ll create great stories, design multimedia illustrations and publish our own books. You can produce a chapter book, comic book, picture book or short story. Fiction or fantasy, it’s up to you! Friends and family are invited to our ‘Author’s Reading’ the last half hour of camp. All camp supplies included. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 51744 M - F 9:30am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$80 51745 M, Tu, W, Th 9:30am - 12pm Aug 9 - Aug 12 4/$64

Craft Camp 6 - 13yrs Hey kids! Join us for this fun and interactive craft camp. Craft activities will include beading, stenciling, and note-card designing, along with exciting ‘Mystery Craft Creations.’ A detailed craft schedule is available upon registration. All camp supplies included. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 51746 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$64

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SD 63 French Immersion Allegro Performing Arts F rench Pre-Immersion Experience Tiny Dancers Camp 4 - 5yrs 3 - 5yrs Are you wondering what your child will be learning in the first few Children love to dance and dream. In an atmosphere of months of French Immersion? What language skills should parents encouragement and imagination, your little dancer will be have to support their child? This course will provide instruction for introduced to some very basic movements of ballet. At the end language and communication development of preschoolers who of this exciting camp, parents are invited to watch the showcase are registered for French Immersion in September. Fun activities performance! with a focus on learning the structures and vocabulary for students Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 to be successful in their first experience in an Immersion setting. 52182 M - F 11am - 12pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$35 Includes summer camp t-shirt. No nuts or nut products, please. 52183 M - F 11am - 12pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$35 Child must be 5 years old or turning 5 by December 31, 2010. 52184 Tu - F 11am - 12pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$28 Location: KELSET Elementary School Classroom 51823 M - F 9am - 11am Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$80 51824 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$80 Dance Camp 6 - 9yrs Learn to dance in a fun and relaxed environment. We will cover L et’s Play and Practice French ballet, jazz and funk with creative dance techniques, warm up, cross 6 - 7yrs floor, strength and stretching, and performance skills. At the end Here’s the perfect chance for children who have completed of these exciting camps, parents are invited to watch the showcase kindergarten or grade one in French Immersion to get together performance! and enjoy a week of fun and play while building and strengthening Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5/#10 their developing French language/French speaking skills. Don’t 52185 M - F 12:15pm - 2:15pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$80 miss this opportunity to get together with old friends and maybe 52186 M - F 12:30pm - 2:30pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$80 even meet some new ones! Includes a summer camp t-shirt. No 52187 Tu - F 12:30pm - 2:30pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$64 nuts or nut products, please. Child must be at least 6 years old or turning 6 by December 31, 2010. Location: KELSET Elementary School Classroom Hip Hop Camp 51825 M - F 9am - 11am Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$80 10 - 14yrs 51826 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$80 Join the modern dance craze! Hip Hop is funky, fun and of course very hip! Learn the latest moves to all your favourite music in a fun and relaxing environment. A routine will be taught throughout the week and showcased for parents on the final day! Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5/#10 52188 M - F 2:30pm - 4pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$70 52189 M - F 2:30pm - 4pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$70 52190 Tu - F 2:30pm - 4pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$56

Join Sidney’s 676 Kittyhawk Air Cadet Squadron from Sept – May each year. 4 Activities include band, biathlon, range, drill, camping, flying, citizenship, first aid and more! 4 Male and Female Youth aged 12 – 18 are welcome. 4 Earn your glider and / or fixed wing pilot’s license for free! 4 Attend Summer Courses. Summer employment opportunities for youth aged 16 - 18. 4 Earn High School Credits through the Air Cadet Program. 4 1979 de Havilland Way (near Airport Tower) (Phone) 250-656-4423 (web) http://www.cadets.ca/lhq/676air/ www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 19 Camps

PJ Music Studios Suzuki Violin 3 - 6yrs Learn to play by ear by repeated listening and imitation. This program will develop your child’s concentration, sensitivity and memory as well as teach them the violin. Students will establish good instrument hold, and learn the basic bow strokes. Instrument rental is available. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #2/#10 51982 M - F 12pm - 12:30pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$71 51983 M - F 12pm - 12:30pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$71

G uitar Camp 7 - 12yrs Learn to play guitar in a fun class setting! No prior knowledge or experience in music is required. Tuning methods, basic chords, single string playing, reading and finger strengthening exercises will give students the tools to play simple songs. Guitar rental is available. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #9/#10 7 - 12yrs 51990 M - F 2pm - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$69 51991 M - F 2pm - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$69 Music Sampler Camp 3 - 6yrs 13 - 17yrs Join us as we explore musical activities, songs, musical instruments, 51992 M - F 3pm - 4pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$69 dance movement, dramatic play, and storytelling! Children will 51993 M - F 3pm - 4pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$69 learn some chords on the ukulele and be introduced to strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Includes group activities and playalong CDs. Fee includes song book and use of ukulele during the course. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #2/#10 51984 M - F 12:30pm - 1pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$49 51985 M - F 12:30pm - 1pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$49

Piano Camp 3 - 12yrs Make your child’s first piano lesson fun! Children will learn to find notes and play a song by the end of the course. They will also be taught to read music, play by ear and compose their own songs. Fee includes song book. Keyboard rental is available. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #2/#10 3 - 6yrs 51986 M - F 1pm - 1:30pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$49 51987 M - F 1pm - 1:30pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$49

7 - 12yrs 51988 M - F 1:30pm - 2pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$49 51989 M - F 1:30pm - 2pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$49

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Soccertron Full Day Camp Soccertron 7 - 13yrs There is no better start to the season than a full week at Soccertron to prepare players for those important pre-season practices and try-outs. With lots of hours of instruction, we pack almost a whole season’s practice time into one week. Emphasis is on improving individual skills and developing techniques such as creating space, communicating, defending and attacking as a team. Improvement through fun and exciting skills and drills is balanced with a refreshing dip in the pool at the end of each day. This camp has it all! Have more than one child? Call 250-656-7271 to register a sibling in the same camp for $160! Location: KELSET Elementary School Field 51669 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$175 51670 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$175 51671 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$175

E li Pasquale Basketball Camp 5 - 15yrs Soccertron for Tots Join the Eli Pasquale Basketball crew this summer! Their quality of 4 - 5yrs instruction and commitment is top notch and sure to develop each Soccertron’s enthusiastic coaches focus on motivating young participant’s basketball skills. The emphasis is on fun, learning, players by creatively introducing soccer skill development. This individual development and team play. Games are played each program runs for 5 consecutive days, with each day’s session being day. Each player receives a camp t-shirt. 1 hour long. During each session there are themed skills that the coaches target for development. We ensure that these skills are Location: KELSET Elementary School Gymnasium taught correctly so as to form a foundation for future growth. Each 5 - 9yrs session is packed full of safe, nurturing and enjoyable soccer skill 51683 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$108 exploration. As always, our staff believes that FUN is the most 51685 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$108 important part of FUNdamentals. Location: KELSET Elementary School Field 10 - 15yrs 51684 M - F 12:30pm - 3:30pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$108 51660 M - F 9:45am - 10:45am Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$65 51686 M - F 12:30pm - 3:30pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$108 51661 M - F 11am - 12pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$65 51662 M - F 9:45am - 10:45am Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$65 51663 M - F 11am - 12pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$65 Gym Bugs Camp 51664 M - F 9:45am - 10:45am Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$65 3½ - 5½yrs 51665 M - F 11am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$65 Boys and girls will learn gymnastics to develop motor skills, communication, listening and social skills. Come join us for our two- Soccertron Half Day Camp hour gymnastics camp twice a week for fun on the air mountain, 6 - 13yrs rings, foam pit, trampoline, tumble track, storytelling, crafts and many more activities. All craft supplies are included. Please bring From passionate trained coaches to strong skills development, this your child a snack and drink when coming to this camp. camp delivers a quality and fun experience. This program runs for 5 consecutive days, with each day’s session being 3 hours long. Location: Falcon Gymnastics Facility During each session there are themed skills that the coaches target 51777 Tu, Th 9:30am - 11:30am Jul 13 - Jul 15 2/$48 for development. All Soccertron coaches are eager to help each 51779 Tu, Th 9:30am - 11:30am Jul 20 - Jul 22 2/$48 young player improve while having fun at the same time! Have 51781 Tu, Th 9:30am - 11:30am Jul 27 - Jul 29 2/$48 more than one child? Call 250-656-7271 to register a sibling in the 51783 Tu, Th 9:30am - 11:30am Aug 3 - Aug 5 2/$48 same camp for $95! 51785 Tu, Th 9:30am - 11:30am Aug 10 - Aug 12 2/$48 Location: KELSET Elementary School Field 51787 Tu, Th 9:30am - 11:30am Aug 17 - Aug 19 2/$48 51788 Tu, Th 9:30am - 11:30am Aug 24 - Aug 26 2/$48 51666 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$105 51667 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$105 51668 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$105 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 21 Sports & Recreation Camps

Summersault Gymnastics Camp Horseback Riding Camp 6 - 14yrs 8 - 14yrs Join us at Falcon Gymnastics this summer for full or half day Learn to ride on safe, experienced schooled horses. This camp fun-filled camps with professionally trained staff. Jump onthe will cover basic riding skills, horse care and safety around horses. trampolines, swing on the bars, balance on the beam, tumble on Suitable for the beginner or novice rider. Please wear comfortable the air track or play in the foam pit - we have it all! Half day camp: clothes, boot or shoe with a small heel and a bicycle helmet (boots please bring a snack and drink; Full day camp: please bring a lunch, and helmets are available at Westside, if needed). Half Day Camp: snack and drink. Please bring a snack & drink each day. Full Day Camp: Please bring Location: Falcon Gymnastics Facility a lunch, snack & drink each day. 51755 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$140 Location: Westside Stables 51756 M - F 1pm - 4pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$140 51894 M - F 9am - 1pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$250 51757 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$185 51895 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$450 51758 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$140 51896 M - F 9am - 1pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$250 51759 M - F 1pm - 4pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$140 51897 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$450 51760 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$185 51898 Tu - F 9am - 1pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$200 51761 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$140 51899 Tu - F 9am - 4pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$360 51762 M - F 1pm - 4pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$140 51900 M - F 9am - 1pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$250 51763 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$185 51901 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$450 51764 Tu - F 9am - 12pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$115 51765 Tu - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$115 51766 Tu - F 9am - 4pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$145 Tiny Tots Golf Camp 51767 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$140 4 - 6yrs 51768 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$140 It’s never too early to start playing the great game of golf! These 51769 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$185 camps will provide hands on instruction in all facets of the 51770 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$140 game including; driving, irons, chipping and putting. Our CPGA 51771 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$140 professionals will provide instruction in a fun, non-pressured 51772 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$185 environment by integrating games and activities into instructional 51773 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$140 time. All participants will enjoy a round of golf on our new mini- 51774 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$140 putt course! 51775 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$185 Location: Island View Golf Centre Driving Range 51695 M - F 9am - 11am Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$139 Tae Kwon Do Camp 5 - 14yrs Junior Golf Camp Nels Tae Kwon Do Camp will provide progressive learning with an 7 - 12yrs emphasis on fun. Children will participate in the skills and games It’s never too early to start playing the great game of golf! These of Tae Kwon Do, soccer, Hapkido, Ju-Jutsu, and a music form. Each camps will provide hands on instruction in all facets of the day includes warm up exercises, balance, strength, coordination as game including; driving, irons, chipping and putting. Our CPGA well as grappling, kicking and stretching exercises, and snack time. professionals will provide instruction in a fun, non-pressured Camp runs indoor or outdoor depending on the weather. All levels environment by integrating games and activities into instructional welcome. Continuing students will have class credit. Camp is lead time. All participants will enjoy a round of golf on our new mini- by Master Nels Silva, 6th Degree Black Belt and World Medalist. putt course! No camp July 1 (Canada Day) or August 2 (BC Day). Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A Location: Island View Golf Centre Driving Range 5 - 8yrs 51691 M, Tu, W, F 9am - 12pm Jun 28 - Jul 2 4/$159 51833 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$99 51692 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$199 51835 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$99 51693 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$199 51694 Tu - F 9am - 12pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$159 9 - 14yrs 51834 M - F 12:30pm - 3:30pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$99 51836 M - F 12:30pm - 3:30pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$99

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Kayaking Camp 12 - 15yrs Sportball Join us for a week of fun and adventure you won’t soon forget. This youth camp will be 5 fun filled days paddling to different location each day. Inlets and coastlines will be explored. Kayaking experience or not, it doesn’t matter for this week long camp. We will teach you what you need to know or encourage and strengthen the kayaking and wilderness skills you already have. Please call SEAQUEST Adventures at 250.656.7599 for information or any questions. Dressing for immersion is required. Location: Seaquest Adventures 105- 2537 Beacon Ave, Sidney 52246 M - F 10am - 4pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$250

L earn to Row - Full Day Camp 12 - 14yrs Youth will be introduced to the sport of rowing, as they learn the basic terms, safety procedures, technical knowledge and Sportball Multi-Sport Camp experience in the boat. Off-water activities will include fun games 3 - 9yrs and swimming. Through these activities, participants will learn Join the Sportball team for a spring break camp experience that how to work as a team, build confidence and concentration skills. your child will never forget! Children will participate in the skills Sessions will be held on August 2. and games of seven different ball sports. Sports include: soccer, hockey, basketball, , , tennis, and golf. Camps Location: Elk Lake Victoria City Rowing Club also incorporate arts and crafts, music, co-operative games and 52150 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$200 theme days. Activities will run indoors and outdoors as weather 52159 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$200 permits. Please bring a snack and drink. 52160 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$200 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Gymnasium 52161 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$200 52162 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 2 - Aug 6 5/$200 3 - 5yrs 52163 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$200 51679 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$125 52164 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$200 52285 Tu-F 9am - 12pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$100 52165 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$200 51681 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$125 52166 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$200 6 - 9yrs 51680 M - F 1pm - 4pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$125 L earn to Row - Morning Camp 52286 Tu - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$100 12 - 14yrs 51682 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$125 Have fun learning the basics of rowing technique, boat handling, and safety in this introductory course. No experience is necessary! You will have the chance to row in 2, 4 and 8 person rowing shells. Sportball EcoQuest Camp Rowing is a great low impact sport, developing aerobic fitness, 7 - 12yrs strength, balance, confidence and teamwork. One coach per 6 Come and experience the beautiful ecology that surrounds us! In athletes provides a safe and effective learning environment. this full day camp, participants will be involved in activities that will Sessions will be held on August 2. connect them to the natural environment. The program will consist of science experiments, co-operative games and plenty of outdoor Location: Elk Lake Victoria City Rowing Club adventure. This exciting fun-filled camp experience will provide 52115 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$140 campers with an opportunity to explore local ecosystems and 52124 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$140 explore nature all the way down to a microscopic level. Specialized 52125 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$140 equipment will be used to make a scientist out of all participants! 52126 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$140 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #1 52127 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 2 - Aug 6 5/$140 52128 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$140 51675 M - F 9am - 4pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$159 52129 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$140 51676 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$159 52130 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$140 52131 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$140 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 23 Computer & Science Camps

Byte Camps 3D Animation Claymation Movie Production Level 2 11 - 14yrs 11 - 14yrs Dreaming of a career with PIXAR? Ever wonder how those So you’ve already figured out how to animate... but can you make wonderful 3D animated movies like Shrek, Madagascar and The it look even better? Learn to push your animations and creative Incredibles are made? Spend the week learning how by modeling, ideas to the next level with this advanced Claymation course. animating and telling your own stories in 3D. You’ll use wonderful We’ll look at a number of storytelling and animation techniques (& free!) 3D software to design characters that jump off the screen including puppet rigging, staging, exaggeration, anticipation, and then make them come alive by adding voices, soundtracks squash & stretch and more to help bring your stories to life. and completing your own animated short film. Final projects will Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A be posted on-line and sent home on DVD to show off to friends 51751 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$225 and family. Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A 51750 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$225

Mad Science Camps 3,2,1 Blast Off! Rocket Science Science is Fun 6 - 12yrs 6 - 12yrs This is your chance to be a rocket scientist! Investigate the forces of Find out how much science is involved in creating toys and fun rides flight and learn to apply them in your own rocket design. Build and or movies. Participants will discover the science behind some of test different flying devices. Explore the science involved in rocket their favorite toys that are as much packed with energy as children construction and build your own rocket ready to launch. Get ready themselves. This fun filled program will immerse you in problem for your rocket’s countdown. solving, designing and testing as you explore movies, crime and build your own Mad Science Machine. Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A 6 - 8yrs 52012 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$190 6 - 8yrs 52016 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$190 9 - 12yrs 52013 M - F 1pm - 4pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$190 9 - 12yrs 52017 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$190 Cool Environment 6 - 12yrs Space Camp Take a voyage to the center of the Earth! We’ll investigate the 6 - 12yrs powerful processes that create our planet and form remarkable From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar rocks and minerals. Discover how weather continues shaping our system, this hands-on program sends participants on a quest for world. Find out how hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be develop! Learn about the most abundant animal and build your discovered. Learn about the forces of flight, the challenges of space own Solar Cooker and learn how the smallest living organisms help travel, and participate in a rocket launch! us to live. Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A 6 - 8yrs 6 - 8yrs 52010 M - F 9am - 12pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$190 52014 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$190 9 - 12yrs 9 - 12yrs 52011 M - F 1pm - 4pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$190 52015 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$190

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The Hula portrays images by No session May 24. 48038 Tu 4:45pm - 5:45pm Jan 12 - Mar 23 10/$90 means of beautiful and soft hand movements that tell the story Location:11 - 14yrs Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 48040 Tu 4:45pm - 5:45pm Apr 6 - Jun 8 10/$90 of the dance. Hips sway to keep the rhythm and grace. The Hula 5231948821 M M 6:30pm 6pm – - 8:30pm 6:45pm M Janay 11 3 – - JunMar 28 1 8/$90 8/$96 involves the total personality of the dancer, is very creative and 48823 M 6pm - 6:45pm Apr 12 - Jun 7 8/$96 fulfilling.Hip Hop The movements provide soothing stretches and excellent exercise6 - 14yrs without the painful impact that usually comes with other GroupNew PianoCrazy Cartooning - Youth dances.Join the It modern brings thedance dancer craze! a feeling Hip Hop of isself-awareness, funky, fun and sensuality of course 7 - 10yrs 6 - 12yrs andvery grace,hip! Learn and the develops latest moves great self-confidenceto all your favourite in music. the individual. DoLearn you to play like the reading piano comic with your books, friends! watching Basic keyboard animated training shows TheNo sessionHula can Aprilbe danced 2. by anyone from aged 2 to 92. We also use and drawing cartoons? Here’s your chance to create YOUR OWN the most beautiful music of the Hawaiian Islands. and notes, rhythm, dynamics, reading of bass and treble clefs will Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Fitness Studio cartoonbe covered. characters from the depths of your imagination and bring Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 them to life! In this class you will learn the foundations of drawing 6 - 9yrs 51903u T 6:45pm - 7:45pm May 4 - Jun 22 8/$56 andLocation: story writing Greenglade and how Community to express Centre your story Room with #10 the use of 48141 W 4:15pm - 5pm Jan 13 - Mar 3 8/$56 action48812 poses. W Topics 6pm include: - 7pm 1) Drawing Jancartoon 13 - Mar faces 3 and 8/$109 facial 48144 W 4:15pm - 5pm Mar 17 - May 26 11/$77 expressions;48814 W 2) Creating 6pm Super - 7pm Hero action Apr poses; 14 - 3)Jun Story 2 creation 8/$109 Highland48142 F Dance 4pm - 4:45pm Jan 15 - Mar 5 8/$56 & development; 4) Storyboarding - how to best express your story 648145 yrs+ F 4pm - 4:45pm Mar 19 - May 28 10/$70 through visual pictures; 5) Advertising & Promotion - have fun Learn10 - 14yrs to Highland Dance! To the whorl of bagpipes your child will creating your own posters, signs, and tickets for your VERY OWN Dance learn48143 the FHighland Fling, 4:45pm Reel - or5:45pm Scottish Lilt. Jan Watch15 - Mar them 5 perform 8/$64 ART SHOW! Participants will be taken step by step through the at48146 the end F of the session 4:45pm recital - 5:45pm or at your Mar next 19 family- May 28 gathering. 10/$80 processKids clogging of creating their own animated cartoons/comics/stories. BATD certified teacher. The end result is a comic book or beginning of a comic book No session Jul 20. series5 - 12yrs written, illustrated and created by YOU! Join Daysi, Artist & Tiny Tumbling Tutus Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 AnimatorSkip, stomp, for clap,a really and fun move class! to the beat. A traditional and energetic 5 - 7yrs dance form that combines step, tap, and hip hop. In this class we’ll No session May 24. BeginnerDo you have a dancer who is leaping and spinning all over your learn some basic steps and then build on them with an emphasis 52001uhouse? InT this fun and 4pm creative - 4:45pm class, dancersJun will15 - learnAug 10 basic 8/$54ballet Location:on exploration Greenglade of music Communityand sounds. Centre Room #3 52320 M 4:30pm – 6:30pm May 3 – Jun 28 8/$90 techniques, creative movement with song, rhythm and tumbling. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 I Location:ntermediate Panorama Recreation Centre Fitness Studio 48061 Th 4pm - 5pm Jan 28 - Apr 15 12/$60 52002u48139 T W 4:45pm3:30pm -- 5:45pm4:15pm Jun Jan 1513 - AMarug 310 8/$72 8/$56 48140 W 3:30pm - 4:15pm Mar 17 - May 26 11/$77 Brand Name Summer Clothing Arriving Daily! Connections Ladies * Teens * Kids * New & Consignment Dance Supplies ~ Soccer Shoes ~ Cool Jewellery Best Prices and Selection in Town! Check it out! 9783 - 3rd St. Sidney 250-655-0570 BEHIND STARBUCKS OPEN SUNDAYS www.panoramarecreation.ca22 Winter/Spring 2010 Summer 2010www.panoramarecreation.ca25 Arts, Dance & Culture

Jewellery Making Adult 16 yrs+ U sing recycled jewellery, we will create unique pins, one- of- a kind New Natural Soap Making boxes, bottles, picture frames etc. (There is a nominal charge for 19 yrs+ frames, boxes, bottles.) If you wish to customize your own light Discover this incredibly fun and addictive hobby! Learn to create switch plate, please bring one from home. All jewellery is supplied your own soaps, shampoos, laundry soaps and more, using oils, by instructor. Please bring a HIGH temperature glue gun. plants, spices, essential oils, etc. All the guidelines to create your Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 own recipes, all the tips and instructions to produce wonderful 51809a S 1pm - 3pm Jul 17 1/$25 soaps, as well as the skills and knowledge to become a creative soap maker! All supplies included. Please bring a calculator. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 Painting at Butchart Gardens 16 yrs+ 51597a S 9am – 4pm May 8 1/$90 Join instructor Wendy Robson for a summer painting course at Butchart Gardens. You are welcome to bring any medium you prefer to use. Wendy will demo techniques and use of your chosen mediums. This is a small class of 12 participants with lots of personal instruction as well as class instruction in outdoor painting. The gardens present a variety of subjects, which will enable us to learn a wide variety of skills. Beginners and more experienced participants are welcome to attend this course. Please register by June 12th. The course fee includes an annual pass to Butchart Gardens (value $55.00). Current annual pass-holders will be credited and receive a discount on registration (phone-in only). Location: Butchart Gardens 51754u T 9:30am - 12pm Jun 22 - Jul 27 6/$165

New Painting Field Trip to Heritage Acres 16 yrs+ Experience the joy of outdoor painting at Heritage Acres in Central Saanich. This one-day, weekend workshop will give you the confidence to paint a variety of subjects from lovely ponds and streams to graceful cedars and heritage buildings. You are welcome to paint or draw in the medium of your choice, as general painting/ Craft Workshops for Adults drawing principles will be taught as well as colour mixing and 16 yrs+ textural development. Your instructor, Wendy Robson will demo This 4-day workshop includes beginner sketching, beginner as well as spend time with each participant. All levels of expertise painting, jewellery making from recycled jewellery, and note card will benefit from this class. Further details will be made available making. *Priority is given to 4-day registrations. If space allows, on registration (meeting location, lunch break, parking, equipment single day registration will be available one week before program and contingency plan in case of extreme weather). Please register starts. Single day registration fee is $25. by August 15th. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 Location: Heritage Acres - 7321 Lochside Drive 51749 M - Th 1pm - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 12 4/$90 51967 Su 10am - 4pm Aug 22 1/$60

What!? The course was cancelled? Sorry, but sometimes excellent courses with super instructors are cancelled if everyone waits until the last minute to register. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

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New Hawaiian Hula Dance 13 yrs+ The Hawaiian Dance, more fondly known as the Hula, is one of the most graceful dances in the world. The Hula portrays images by means of beautiful and soft hand movements that tell the story of the dance. Hips sway to keep the rhythm and grace. The Hula involves the total personality of the dancer, is very creative and fulfilling. The movements provide soothing stretches and excellent exercise without the painful impact that usually comes with other dances. It brings the dancer a feeling of self-awareness, sensuality and grace, and develops great self-confidence in the individual. The Hula can be danced by anyone from aged 2 to 92. We also use the most beautiful music of the Hawaiian Islands. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #10 51966u T 7:45pm - 8:45pm May 4 - Jun 22 8/$56

Belle Perez-de-Tagle

Belle has taught Art and Dance (Hawaiian Hula and Philip- pine Dances) since 1975. In Winnipeg, she taught Hula Danc- ing in her private dance studio, and for three years, produced and directed “Belle’s Hawaiian Hula Show”, a weekly TV pro- gram. Her Kealoha Polynesian Dance Troupe performed for Folklorama and Eaton’s Spring Fevers. When she moved to Victoria, she also produced and starred in an 8-week TV Hula Show with Victoria Cable TV. She taught Hula Dance classes at the Victoria YWCA for five years. Women of all ages at- tended these classes, finding the movements very helpful to help flexibility and relieve back pains.

Belle is presently the Program Director for the Deep Cove Kid Club, where she continues to share and transfer the many talents and skills she has to the children who attend the Out-of-School Care programs.

L atin & Ballroom Line Dances Social Ballroom Dance Practice Sessions 16 yrs+ 16 yrs+ We’ll cover a variety of fun and easy line dances in the Waltz, Samba, Practice your steps at these evening sessions. An instructor will be Mambo, Jive & more. No partner or dance experience required. there to assist with figures that you are having trouble with. All Great for couples, singles, groups of friends, even families. levels of dancers are welcome, although the assistant will be best Location: SHOAL Centre Auditorium B able to answer questions relating to Levels 1 and 2. $4 drop-in (cash only, please). 48161 F 8:15pm - 9:30pm May 21 - Jun 18 5/$45 Location: SHOAL Centre Auditorium B F 7pm - 8:15pm Apr 30 - Jun 25 $4 drop-in M 7pm - 8:15pm Jul 5 - Jul 26 $4 drop-in www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 27 Recreation & Sport

Preschool Parent & Tot Gymnastics Summer Classes 18 months - 3yrs Kindergym - Summer Playground This class brings both parent and child together to explore the 1 - 5yrs (with parent) different ways of learning gymnastics skills safely. Come and join The fun never ends at our Kindergym! Join us all summer long us for one-hour gymnastics classes twice a week. Parents will work for 2 hours of playtime on our ride-on toys, bouncy castle, mini with their kids on different sets of gymnastics equipment including trampoline, tumbling mats, a playhouse, slides and more. We’ll vault, bars, beam, trampoline and foam pit. It’s fun and your child even take the activities outside to enjoy the warm summer sun! will be introduced to climbing, rolling, jumping, skipping and Each session ends with a half hour of songs, stories and group coordination exercises. games. Parent participation required. Drop in for $5. Purchase a 6-session pass for $28.50 or a 12-session pass for $54.00. Location: Falcon Gymnastics Facility Location: Greenglade Community Centre Gymnasium 51795W M, 9:30am - 10:30am Jul 12 - Jul 14 2/$25 51796 M, W 9:30am - 10:30am Jul 19 - Jul 21 2/$25 Tu 9:30am - 11:30am Jun 22 - Aug 31 51797 M, W 9:30am - 10:30am Jul 26 - Jul 28 2/$25 51798 M, W 9:30am - 10:30am Aug 9 - Aug 11 2/$25 Gym Bugs Summer Classes 51799 M, W 9:30am - 10:30am Aug 16 - Aug 18 2/$25 3½ - 5½yrs 51800 M, W 9:30am - 10:30am Aug 23 - Aug 25 2/$25 Boys and girls will learn gymnastics to help develop motor skills, communication, listening, and social skills. Come join us for this Tae Kwon Do (Parent & Child) one- hour class twice a week for fun on the bars, rings, foam pit, 4 - 7yrs trampoline, tumble track and many more activities. NELS style Tae Kwon Do program will enable you to achieve Location: Falcon Gymnastics Facility physical, mental and emotional success while having fun and 51789W M, 10:30am - 11:30am Jul 12 - Jul 14 2/$25 gaining self confidence. Nels Silva is a world certified master 51790 M, W 10:30am - 11:30am Jul 19 - Jul 21 2/$25 instructor and world champion medalist. Children 5 yrs and older 51791 M, W 10:30am - 11:30am Jul 26 - Jul 28 2/$25 may register in youth program (5-14 yrs) without parent. 51792 M, W 10:30am - 11:30am Aug 9 - Aug 11 2/$25 Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A 51793 M, W 10:30am - 11:30am Aug 16 - Aug 18 2/$25 51635a S 10:15am -1 0:45am May 1 - May 29 5/$50 51794 M, W 10:30am - 11:30am Aug 23 - Aug 25 2/$25 51636 M 5pm - 5:30pm May 3- May 31 5/$50 51637 Sa 10:15am - 10:45am Jun 12 - Jun 26 3/$30 51638 M 5pm - 5:30pm Jun 7 - Jun 28 4/$40

Location: Greenglade Community Centre – Room #5 52351 Sa 11:45am - 12:15pm May 1- Jun 26 9/$90

Close to one in ve children live on or below “ I’ve always dreamed of playing the poverty line in the Capital Regional soccer with my friend Emily. District. Thanks to KidSport, many of these kids have been able to enjoy a season of sport Mom says it’s not a good time, and camaraderie with their friends. More maybe next year...” than 20,000 individuals have bene ted from KidSport investments, but many more could use our help. If you or someone you know could use a hand, go to any Rec Center or School Principal and get our easy ve- step application form. To help support our work so all kids can play, contact us at: www.kidsportvictoria.ca.

28 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Recreation & Sport

Kimura Shukokai Karate Youth 7 yrs+ Learn self defense, self discipline and get fit all in one class! No Tae Kwon Do (Parent & Child) experience necessary. Parents can train with their children at a 4 - 7yrs family rate. Instructors are N.C.C.P. certified through Karate B.C. NELS style Tae Kwon Do program will enable you to achieve under the World Karate Federation. To register for the family rate, physical, mental and emotional success while having fun and please call Panorama at 250-656-7271. gaining self confidence. Nels Silva is a world certified master Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Fitness Studio instructor and world champion medalist. Register for two classes 52006h T 3:30pm - 5pm May 6 - Jun 24 8/$85 per week and save 20%. Note: Children 5yrs+ may register in the session for 5-14 years without parent. Saturday classes on May 15 & Location: KELSET Elementary Gymnasium Jun 19 will be held in Room B. 52007h T 6pm - 7pm May 6 - Jun 24 8/$55 Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A 51635a S 10:15am -1 0:45am May 1 - May 29 5/$50 51636 M 5pm - 5:30pm May 3- May 31 5/$50 Soccer with Sportball 51637 Sa 10:15am - 10:45am Jun 12 - Jun 26 3/$30 2 - 7yrs 51638 M 5pm - 5:30pm Jun 7 - Jun 28 4/$40 Sportball Soccer is non-competitive, skill-based and provides children with the opportunity to learn how to play soccer with the help of experienced coaches. Program focuses on the Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 fundamentals of soccer: kicking, dribbling, throw-ins, and goalie 52351 Sa 11:45am - 12:15pm May 1- Jun 26 9/$90 skills. Children are taught to apply these skills successfully and confidently in soccer games. For safety reasons, parents are Tae Kwon Do required to remain at the field during classes. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Gymnasium 5 - 14yrs NELS style Tae Kwon Do program will enable you to achieve 2 - 3yrs (Parent & Tot) physical, mental and emotional success while having fun and 51677 W 5:15pm - 6pm Jul 7 - Sep 1 9/$146 gaining self confidence. Nels Silva is a world certified master instructor and world champion medalist. Register for two classes 4 - 7yrs per week and save 20%. Note: Children 5yrs+ may register in the 51678 W 6pm - 7pm Jul 7 - Sep 1 9/$146 session for 5-14 years without parent. Saturday classes on May 15 & Jun 19 will be held in Room B. Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A 51645a S 10am - 10:45am May 1 - May 29 5/$50 51646 M 4:45pm - 5:30pm May 3- May 31 5/$50 51647 Sa 10am - 10:45am Jun 12 - Jun 26 3/$30 51648 M 4:45pm - 5:30pm Jun 7 - Jun 28 4/$40

Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 52350 Sa 11:30am - 12:15pm May 1- Jun 26 9/$90

REGIONAL PARKS Nature Programs Outings and Events For Nature Lovers of All Ages Check our calendar to find a program that piques your F R E E natural curiosity at our many parks & trails! • Guided Walks • • Family Drop-In Events • Visit the Nature Centres at Beaver/Lake, Francis/King, • Adult Hikes • Witty’s Lagoon Regional Parks. • Nature Centres • 250.478.3344 www.crd.bc.ca/parks www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 29 Recreation & Sport

Recreational Rowing L earn to Row 18 yrs+ for Fun and Fitness Rowing is a great low impact sport that develops aerobic fitness, 12 - 18yrs strength, balance and teamwork. Learn to row in this introductory This program is for those youth aged 11-18 years old who have taken course - no experience is necessary! Enjoy being outdoors while a Learn to Row program and would like to continue developing learning the basics of rowing technique, boat handling, safety skills. This program provides an opportunity for participants to and teamwork in 2, 4 and 8 person rowing shells. One coach per 8 be physically active and to transition into the competitive youth athletes provides a safe and effective learning environment. rowing program if they choose. Session held on Aug 2. Session held on Aug 2. Location: Victoria City Rowing Club Rowing Club Location: Victoria City Rowing Club Rowing Club 52132W M, 6:30pm - 8:30pm May 31 - Jun 16 6/$240 52167 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$135 52133 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jun 1 - Jun 17 6/$240 52172 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$135 52134 M, W 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jul 5 - Jul 21 6/$240 52173 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$135 52135 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jul 6 - Jul 22 6/$240 52174 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$135 52136 M, W 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 2 - Aug 18 6/$240 52175 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 2 - Aug 6 5/$135 52137 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 3 - Aug 19 6/$240 52176 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$135 52138 Sa, Su 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jun 5 - Jun 20 6/$240 52177 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$135 52139 Sa, Su 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jul 17 - Aug 1 6/$240 52178 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$135 52140 Sa, Su 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 14 - Aug 29 6/$240 52179 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$135 Golf Lessons 16 yrs+ Adult These golf lessons will provide hands-on instruction in all facets of the game including: driving, irons, chipping and putting. All Tae Kwon Do classes have a maximum 1:6 instructor to student ratio. Our CPGA 15 yrs+ professionals strongly believe golf is a game to enjoy for a lifetime and will provide instruction in a fun, non-pressured environment. NELS style Tae Kwon Do program will enable you to achieve physical, All adult lessons include a video analysis and a take home package. mental and emotional success while having fun and gaining self Great for any level of player from beginner to advanced. Based on confidence. Nels Silva is a world certified master instructor and world demand, additional classes may be added. champion medalist. Register for two classes per week and save 20%. Saturday classes on May 15 & Jun 19 will be held in Room B. Location: Island View Golf Centre Driving Range Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A Women Only 51655a S 10am - 10:45am May 1 - May 29 5/$50 49105u T 6:30pm - 7:30pm May 4 - May 25 4/$98 51656 M 4:45pm - 5:30pm May 3 - May 31 5/$50 49106 W 6:30pm - 7:30pm May 5 - May 26 4/$98 51657 Sa 10am - 10:45am Jun 12 - Jun 26 3/$30 51687 Tu 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jun 1 - Jun 22 4/$98 51658 M 4:45pm - 5:30pm Jun 7 - Jun 28 4/$40 51688 Tu 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jul 6 - Jul 27 4/$98 Men Only Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 49107h T 6:30pm - 7:30pm May 6 - May 27 4/$98 52352 Sa 11:30am - 12:15pm May 1- Jun 26 9/$90 51689 Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jun 3 - Jun 24 4/$98 51690 Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jul 8 - Jul 29 4/$98 Kimura Shukokai Karate 15 yrs+ Kuk Sool - Korean Martial Arts Learn self defense, self discipline and get fit all in one class! No 12 yrs+ experience necessary. Parents can train with their children at a Kuk Sool is a comprehensive Martial Arts system combining not family rate. Instructors are N.C.C.P. certified through Karate B.C. only kicking and punching, but also joint lock and pressure points under the World Karate Federation. To register for the family rate, to create a complete self defence system. Coupled with exercise, please call Panorama 250-656-7271. stretching, breathing and meditation, Kuk Sool provides the basis Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Fitness Studio for a long and healthy life. Register anytime! Course fee will be pro- 52008h T 3:30pm - 5pm May 6 - Jun 24 8/$95 rated from the day you sign up! No session Aug 2. Location: KELSET Elementary Gymnasium Location: Greenglade Community Centre Gymnasium 52009h T 6pm - 7pm May 6 - Jun 24 8/$55 51832 M 7pm - 8:30pm Jul 5 - Sep 27 12/$72 30 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Computers & Photography

Computers Photography

New Microsoft Word 2007 Digital Photography 16 yrs+ 15 yrs+ The Microsoft Office 2007 Suite has a very new look! These classes Just starting out with a digital camera? Learn how to use your will help you navigate and utilize the new design features quickly numerous camera features to capture great memories. Bring your and easily. Are you looking for work or want to upgrade your point-and-shoot digital camera (or DSLR if you’re a novice) and the current skills? Learn all the tips and tricks such as creating and following: camera manual, fresh batteries, and an empty media saving, print & preview, spell check and thesaurus, screen views, card. We will be taking photos and also covering how to retrieve, page settings, selecting & formatting, borders and shading and cut store and process the photos you’ve taken. This course includes and paste. Prerequisite: Basic word processing and keyboard skills. audio-visual presentations, notes, and plenty of experimenting to Location: SHOAL Centre Computer Lab get the most out of your digital camera. Beginners welcome. 51857 Su 9:30am - 3pm May 9 - May 9 1/$135 Location: SHOAL Centre Computer Lab 52003 W 6pm - 8pm May 5 - May 12 2/$59 52004 Tu 6pm - 8pm Jun 8 - Jun 15 2/$59 New Microsoft Excel 2007 Level 1 52005 Sa 10am - 12pm Jul 10 - Jul 17 2/$59 16 yrs+ Create a basic spreadsheet, add/delete rows and columns, create your own formulas and move and copy information. Format cells (numbers, font size, centering, borders and shading and dates). Prerequisite: Basic computer and keyboard skills. Location: SHOAL Centre Computer Lab 51858 Su 9:30am - 3pm May 16 - May 16 1/$135

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Youth Young Chef on the Run 9 - 12yrs Active Communities - Greater Victoria is proud to offer this low- cost nutrition program thanks to the sponsorship of Thrifty Foods! This fun and energizing half-day camp features hands-on educational, nutritional snack preparation plus lots of physical activity! Be prepared to move and eat healthy! Participants customize their very own recipe book to take home at the end of the week. Program includes one healthy snack per day. This course is for those who have not previously taken Young Chef on the Run. L.I.F.E. registrants have priority registration. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #1 51740 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$25 51741 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$25

Adult

The Art of Tea Leaf Reading New Natural Soap Making 16 yrs+ 19 yrs+ Share your wisdom with others through the ancient technique of Discover this incredibly fun and addictive hobby! Learn to create reading tea leaves. Learn traditional symbols, how to find pictures your own soaps, shampoos, laundry soaps and more, using oils, that tell the story and how to open your intuitive gifts. Please bring plants, spices, essential oils, etc. All the guidelines to create your your favorite white or light-coloured tea cup and saucer. own recipes, all the tips and instructions to produce wonderful Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom soaps, as well as the skills and knowledge to become a creative 51828a S 10am - 4pm Jul 24 1/$55 soap maker! All supplies included. Please bring a calculator. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #3 51597a S 9am – 4pm May 8 1/$90

GARDENMary Winspear CITY Center @CAT Sidney, SHOW BC

SCHEDULES Cake Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrade June 26 ~ 27: 2010 Exotic and Domestic Cats November 27 ~ 28: 2010 International Judges Kittens GALORE!!!!!!!!!!! June 25 ~ 26: 2011 Vendors and Suppliers November 26 ~ 27: 2011 Support Local Food Bank June 23 ~ 24: 2012 Support Junior Achievers November 25: 2012 Local and International Breeders

32 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Leadership & Training I tnteres ed in working with kids?

Working with children requires many skills and abilities such as responsibility, leadership, patience, safety, and having fun! Panorama offers programs for youth to begin the steps to becoming a future leader of children’s programs and camps. Some of these programs include:

Babysitting Training (12-15 yrs) Leadership Development (13-18 yrs) First Aid Courses (12 yrs+)

Every year Panorama hires seasonal staff to lead children’s activities and camps. We’re looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled individuals to be part of our team! Our leadership programs will help you on your way to becoming a great leader!

Home Alone Leadership Development - Level 1 9 - 12yrs 13 - 18yrs This program is designed for the modern child who spends more Do you love working with kids and have a special interest in time on his/her own. The after school time or occasional short recreation leadership? This introductory course is focused on outings for parents are easily dealt with when children are well developing leadership skills for children’s recreational camps prepared. This three-hour course focuses on dealing with home and programs. Through a combination of theoretical and hands- and personal safety, emergency situations and strangers. Please on activities, we will work on communication and team work bring a snack and a drink. skills, effective leadership behaviours, recreational programming, Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #6 & #8 sports & games and goal-setting strategies. This is the first step to becoming a great leader! To be successful in this course full 48935a S 9am - 12pm May 15 1/$30 attendance is required and 15 volunteer hours must be completed 48936 Sa 9am - 12pm Jun 19 1/$30 with one of our programs, day camps, or an accepted community organization. As a requirement of this course, a Criminal Record Babysitting Training Check must be completed (free of charge). 12 - 15yrs Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #1 Designed by the Alberta Safety Council, this course covers child 51976 M - F 12:30pm - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$67 care, safety, behaviour, games and health care. Participants will work from a child care manual and receive a certificate upon completion of the course. Please pick up a manual at time of Leadership Development - Level 2 registration, read through the content and complete questions for 13 - 18yrs each section. Please bring a drink and lunch to each session. This course will further build upon concepts previously taught Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #8 in Level 1 and explore discipline, safety, job skills, resume writing and recreation programming with an emphasis on developing 51973a S 9am - 5pm Jul 10 1/$48 an effective leadership style. To be successful in this course full 51974 Sa 9am - 5pm Aug 7 1/$48 attendance is required and 20 volunteer hours must be completed with either one of our programs, daycamps or an accepted community organization. Prerequisite: Completion of Leadership Development Level 1. Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #1 51977 M - F 12:30pm - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$67 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 33 Leadership & Training

Recreational Skating Instructor Course 15 yrs+ The Instructor course promises to offer the training you need to gain employment as a School or Recreation Skate Instructor. Topics such as teaching methods, safety, and customer service will be explored. All registrants must have skating experience. Please bring your skates. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom 51969a S 9am - 5pm Aug 21 1/$65

FOODSAFE - Level 1 14 yrs+ Do you want to work in the food service industry? If so, be sure you have your FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate attached to your resume. This eight-hour course is a complete sanitation program for food handlers. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health and the Greater Victoria FOODSAFE Council after successful completion of the exam. Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A 47381a S 9am - 5pm May 15 1/$55 47382 Sa 9am - 5pm Jun 19 1/$55 Standard First Aid 12 yrs+ Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all Safety & First Aid aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in- depth understanding of first aid such as: head and spinal injuries, CP R Level C Certification bone and joint injuries, heat or cold illness, abdominal and chest 12 yrs+ injuries, burns, and other medical emergencies. Includes CPR Level Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation trains rescuers in the skills and C certification. knowledge needed to assess and provide basic life support to Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #6 patients with airway, breathing, or circulatory emergencies as well 52099 Sa, Su 9am - 5:30pm Jul 24 - Jul 25 2/$120 an awareness of the risk factors that contribute to heart disease 52102 Sa, Su 9am - 5:30pm Aug 28 - Aug 29 2/$120 and the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #6 Standard First Aid - Recertification 52088a S 9am - 4pm Jul 24 1/$47 14 yrs+ 52093 Sa 9am - 4pm Aug 28 1/$47 Completion of this course will recertify participants with their Standard First Aid and CPR Level C for two more years. Participant CP R Level C Recertification must have been certified within the past three years. 14 yrs+ Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #6 For previously certified CPR Level C holders to recertify their award. 52103a S 9am - 5:30pm Jul 10 1/$49 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #6 52106 Su 9am - 5:30pm Aug 22 1/$49 52097a S 9am - 1pm Jul 10 1/$35 52094 Su 9am - 1pm Aug 22 1/$35 Safety Awareness Childhood Emergency 13 yrs+ Recognized by the BC Ministry of Health, Section 23 of Child Care Licensing Regulation, this program is ideal for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and childcare/preschool workers. Certification is current for 3 years. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Lookout Room 52107 Su 8:30am - 5:30pm Aug 22 1/$70

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How Do I Get a Job at the Pool? T JAKE THE OURNEY ... Become a 13 yrs+ Start planning your aquatic training now! Working as a lifeguard Lifeguard & Swim Instructor! and swim instructor is a great rewarding job for youth and adults. Earn a desirable wage, work in a great team environment, learn Consider a part time valuable leadership skills, and most of all have FUN working! This career in aquatics. seminar will help you figure out what courses to take and to ensure you are qualified prior to applying for a position. Please register prior to course. This course is open to all ages. Minimum age to Start your training today! lifeguard and swim instruct is 16 yrs. Remember to register a Completion of these courses friend and bring your swim suit! Includes an admission to the pool will take a few months. immediately after the seminar has completed! Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Poolside Room 52109u T 5pm - 6:30pm Jul 6 Free 52112 Tu 5pm - 6:30pm Aug 24 Free Bronze Medallion Pre requisite: 13 yrs+ or Bronze Star A ssistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) 15 yrs+ Bronze Cross Develop your instructional skills, including teaching methods, Pre requisite: Bronze Medallion learning styles, progressions, safety supervision and more in this pre-requisite to the Water Safety Instructor course. Successful completion requires 8 hours of volunteer teaching experience outside of class time. Manual included in cost. Pre-requisite:15yrs + and Swim Kids Level 10 swimming ability A ssistant Water Standard or equivalent. Call 655-2183 for more information or to have swimming skills assessed. 1st Aid & CPR-C Safety Instructor Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom 12 years+ (AWSI) 52082 M - F 11am - 6pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$255 15 yrs+ (take within Pre requisite: 1 year of NLS) Swim Kids Level 10 Water Safety Instructor (WSI) swimming ability 16 yrs+ or equivalent National This course further develops instructional skills learned in the AWSI Lifeguard course by focusing on how to teach the Red Cross Swim programs. Course includes 10 hours of practical teaching experience where Service Award Water Safety candidates apply their teaching skills and knowledge. Manual (NLS) included in cost. Prerequisite: 16 yrs+ and AWSI award. Instructor (WSI) 16 years+ Pre requisite: Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom Pre requisite: 16 yrs+ & AWSI 52083 Sa/Su 9am - 4:30pm Bronze Cross & M - F 9:30am - 3:30pm Aug 28 - Sep 3 7/$255 Standard 1st Aid

Red Cross Lifesaving Certified Society Water Safety Certified Instructor Lifeguard Sorry, but sometimes excellent courses Panorama hires staff who hold both valid NLS and WSI with super instructors are cancelled if certificates. For more information, please contact everyone waits until the last minute to Dustin Ray-Wilks at 250.655.2182 or register. Please register early to avoid [email protected] disappointment. www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 35 Leadership & Training

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Recert 16 yrs+ This course is for Water Safety Instructors who need to recertify their award. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Lookout Room 52180 W 5:30pm - 9:30pm Jun 30 1/$85

Bronze Star 11 - 13yrs This is a Lifesaving Society program offered to pre teens wanting to get a jump on developing their rescue and leadership skills before taking Bronze Medallion. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool Lane 2 52197 M - F 9:30am - 10:30am Jul 19 - Jul 30 10/$70

Canadian Swim Patrol 8 - 11yrs Swim Kids Level 6 recommended. Do you dream about becoming a lifeguard? This program will develop your aquatic skills with National Lifeguard Service (NLS) emphasis on swimming skills, lifesaving, fitness, knowledge, and 16 yrs+ leadership. Canadian Swim Patrol levels Rookie, Ranger and Star The NLS program develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding are covered. principles, good judgement and communication skills, and a Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool Lane 1 mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. 52198 M - F 9:30am - 10:30am Aug 16 - Aug 27 5/$75 Candidates will develop physical fitness, theoretical and practical knowledge. Prerequisites: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care (current within one Lifesaving Camp year). (Bronze Medallion & Cross) Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom 13 yrs+ 52113 M, W, F 12:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 23 - Sep 3 6/$299 Your opportunity to acquire Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross in one challenging camp. Bronze Medallion is your starting point for NLS Recertification becoming a Lifeguard. This challenging course includes instruction in lifesaving skills, water rescues and first aid. With Bronze Cross, 16 yrs+ NLS expired within five years? Get recertified. CPR Level C must be you increase knowledge in lifesaving and lifeguarding skills, water current within one year of taking this recert. Must present CPR C rescues and first aid. Prerequisite is Bronze Star or 13 years of age. card on first night of course to instructor. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Lookout Room 52087 M - F 9am - 5:30pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$235 52245 Su 10am - 6:30pm Aug 29 1/$85

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Take your core training to the next level on the ball. This group fitness class will condition and tone you Ball Power all over.

Want to bring strength training into your routine, but don’t know where to start? Tone up with the Body Body Bar Bar and strengthen your whole body. You’ll love this excellent workout.

Cardio + An extended cardio session with hi/lo impact moves. All levels welcome.

Hatha Sunrise Embrace the light of the morning and set your energy for the day! This heart inspired practice will have you moving from the “inside out”, embracing, body, mind and spirit. **$10 drop-in or $5 with the Yoga swipe of an active pass. Self-paced, mild to moderate, low impact aerobic workout, followed by a strengthening session. Coffee Movin’ On Up time follows. Physical Activity through Chair Exercise. This program offers group exercise designed for people with PACE arthritis, osteoporosis, joint replacement, neurological impairment or other chronic conditions who want to get moving and feel better. You’ll love the supportive group atmosphere of this program.

Sport Step A high energy step class with all the moves! Come prepared for the challenge!

Get all your fitness bases covered! This class combines high energy cardio on the step or BOSU with Step & Tone body sculpting exercises that focus specifically on the buns and abs! Step Up A great cardiovascular workout using the step. All levels welcome. A fun and challenging class combining step with the body bar. A great cardio and total body strength Step Sculpt combo!

Total Body Work your entire body using resistance tubing, weights, body bars, stability balls, gliders and the BOSU. Conditioning If you like variety and strength training, this is the class for you!

3 workouts in one! This class utilizes a variety of equipment to integrate cardio, strength and core Triple Training training. You will practice interval training to achieve maximum results in minimal time!

The original dance phenomenon! Each 60 minute workout blends dance and muscle toning movements choreographed to today’s hottest music. Our instructors make all the routines fun and easy-to-follow. Every class includes a gentle warm-up, 30 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights and a stretch finale. Since Jazzercise is a speciality program with Jazzercise trained and certified instructors, Panorama Drop-in rates do not apply. *Jazzercise Drop-in rates: $7.50 or $5 with valid student ID per class. Price includes GST. Purchase 10 visits for $52.50 (get 5 bonus visits for Panorama drop-in programs) or 20 visits for $94.50 (get 10 bonus visits for Panorama drop-in programs).

Deep Power All Classes will provide you with a challenging workout with little to no impact on your joints! Start Shallow each class with 5-10 min of warm-up, 30-35 min of cardio and 10-15 min of strength and stretching. Combo Join the aquafit challenge - come 3 times/week or more in one month and receive a free pass for our Aqua Boot dedication to fitness. Please Register at reception or online for the aquafit challenge. Camp Formerly know as Community rehabilitation, this drop-in general exercise program is suitable for Light and Easy people who have recovered from an injury and/or surgery, live with arthritis or are currently sedentary. Aquafit Our instructors will take you through exercises that work on range of motion, flexibility and light walking. Great peer support and social interaction.

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Jazzercise Fitness Classes 12 yrs+ Join our specially trained and certified Jazzercise instructors for Breakout Bootcamp a blend of dance moves and muscle toning. Purchase a 20 time 15 yrs+ punch card for $94.50 (bonus 10 drop in visits to Panorama included Instructor: Kirsten Roden in price), a 10 time punch card for $52.50 (bonus 5 drop in visits to This fun and exciting program offers a different workout each class! Panorama included in price) or drop in for $7.50 (Students drop in Work at your own pace to challenge your cardiovascular endurance, for $5.00). Note: Jazzercise is a specialty program. Panorama drop strength and balance and improve your body composition. Our in rates do not apply. motivational instructor will lead classes at a new location each Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Fitness Studio week that will help you achieve your personal best. All ages and fitness levels welcome! *Classes will be held inside if necessary, all Monday Wednesday Saturday other classes will be outside. No session Aug 2. 6:45 - 7:45pm 6:45 - 7:45pm 10 - 11am Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Lobby 51734 M 6pm - 7pm Jul 5 - Aug 9 5/$45 51735 W 6pm - 7pm Jul 7 - Aug 11 6/$54 New The Groove Method 14 yrs+ Women’s Only Kickboxing The Groove Method is a new kind of workout that provides a safe 13 yrs+ and fun environment to explore the possibilities of movement in Instructor: Jodi Hensel your body, giving you the opportunity to find your own unique Punch your way into better health and fitness. Kickboxing is a way to move and groove. Moving your body naturally to music unique program combining a full body workout with self defense creates connections between the mind, body and spirit revealing skills. Learn how to punch and kick with power and confidence in a personal path to vibrant health and a body that feels good! a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Exercise and keep yourself safe Increased mobility, flexibility, strength, and an overall improvement with BC Muay Thai champion Jodi Hensel. in both the physical and mental health are only some of the positive Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room A benefits that Groovers have reported. re:THINK your workout….. GROOVE IT! 51837 Tu, Th 6pm - 7pm Jul 6 - Jul 29 8/$70 51838 Tu, Th 6pm - 7pm Aug 3 - Aug 19 6/$52.50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTj7zvD6iyo Location: SHOAL Centre Auditorium A 52202 W 5:45pm - 6:45pm Jul 7 - Aug 25 8/$64

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Registered childminding is available for children 18 months and up. For children under 18 months, please contact Melanie at 250.655.2184. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Lookout Room 51847W M, 9:30am - 11am Jul 5 - Jul 28 8/$39 51848 W, M 9:30am - 11am Aug 4 - Aug 30 8/$39

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Panorama Trail Walkers 16 yrs+ MInd & bOdy Instructor: Karen Reid Conducted by a naturalist, you will enjoy a moderately paced, 2 1/2 New Qi gong hour walk in one of the many parks or trailways within the Capital 10 yrs+ Regional District. Every week is a new location and walks proceed Instructor: Marlen gursoy rain or shine. Walk schedules are available at front desk. A great Qi Gong is a wonderful exercise system that is calming yet way to make new friends. invigorating. It can help your energy flow smoother and increase Location: Panorama Recreation Centre your vitality. This class will introduce 3 kinds of Qi Gong: Swinging 51842 Tu 9am - 11:30am Jun 22 - Jul 20 5/$21.90 Arms, ‘Post’ Standing and 8 Brocades, along with two additional exercises - Swimming Dragon and Flying Eagle. All levels welcome. Wellness Park orientation Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room B 13 yrs+ 51843 Tu 9am - 10am Jul 6 - Jul 27 4/$34 Sidney’s new Community Wellness Park brings the best of the gym 51844 Th 5:15pm - 6:15pm Jul 8 - Jul 29 4/$34 to the great outdoors! This introductory session will acquaint you 51846 Tu 9am - 10am Aug 3 - Aug 31 5/$42.50 with the park and teach you proper use of the outdoor fitness 51845 Th 5:15pm - 6:15pm Aug 5 - Aug 26 4/$34 equipment. All fitness levels are welcome! Registration is required. Location: SHOAL Centre Lobby 51851 Th 10:30am - 11:30am Jul 15 1/$6 51852 Th 10:30am - 11:30am Aug 19 1/$6 osteofit(see pg. 46)

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Hatha Yoga for Tweens & Teens 11 - 18yrs Instructor: Amy Nold Set a foundation for yoga practice you can build on the rest of your life. A great way to assist your growing and developing mind and body. Increase self-empowerment and body awareness while learning postures to lengthen muscles, strengthen bones and retain the elasticity of youth. Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room B 52289 W 4:15pm - 5:15pm Jun 30 - Jul 28 5/$39

Power Yoga 14 yrs+ Instructor: Kirsten Roden This style of yoga tightens and tones the entire body, enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength Iyengar Yoga building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body workout 13 yrs+ that improves health, athletic performance and mental acuity in Instructor: Linda Larson people of all ages and fitness levels. This systemized approach to the art of practicing yoga incorporates Location: SHOAL Centre Auditorium A principles of alignment, mobility, stability, strength and flexibility 51839 W 7:30pm - 8:30pm Jul 7 - Aug 11 6/$59 resulting in physical, emotional and mental well being. Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room B Yogalates for 50+ 51854 Tu, F 9am - 10am May 18 - Jun 25 12/$96 50 yrs+ Instructor: Amy Nold Location: Mary Winspear Centre Yoga Studio Cultivate a full range of spinal mobility, breath flow and bone 51855 W 12pm - 1pm May 26 - Jun 30 6/$48 building alignment using the strength and flexibility of Yoga with the core stabilization of Pilates. G entle Hatha Yoga Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 15 yrs+ Level 1 Instructor: Amy Nold 51891h T 11:30am - 1pm Jul 8 - Jul 29 4/$42 Ease your way into enhanced well-being with this class. Gentle L evel 2 warm-up exercises help increase circulation before moving into 51892h T 9:30am - 11am Jul 8 - Jul 29 4/$42 sequential postures to increase balance, strength, flexibility, respiration and focus. G entle Pilates Location: Central Saanich Cultural Centre Room B 14 yrs+ 51863u T 5:30pm - 7pm Jul 6 - Jul 27 4/$42 Instructor: Justina Bailey This class is geared towards those individuals who have been Hatha Flow Yoga recommended by their health care professionals to engage in 15 yrs+ a slower-paced class or for those who are looking for exercises encouraging strong and conscious movement. We will focus on Instructor: Amy Nold engaging and strengthening your muscles to improve fitness Hatha Flow Yoga explores a variety of postures and variations that and help you move with ease. People with back pain are highly engage the whole body, sequenced in flowing transitions from encouraged to participate! one group of postures to the next, to balance the Yang and Yin, or active and relaxing elements. The practice cultivates strength Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 and suppleness, focus and calm, balance and grounding, self- 51886u T 4pm - 4:55pm Jun 22 - Aug 3 7/$69 awareness and deep relaxation. 51994 Tu 5pm - 5:55pm Jun 22 - Aug 3 7/$69 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 51860 W 5:30pm - 7pm Jun 30 - Jul 28 5/$52 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 43 Health, Fitness & Wellness

Pilates Level 1 14 yrs+ Dr. Shalini Hitkari Instructor: Justina Bailey This is a class for those that are new to Pilates or those that feel Dr. Hitkari was they need a refresher course. We will focus on engaging and raised in Victoria, strengthening your muscles to keep you fit and moving with ease. BC, and decided If you sit at a desk all day, feel tension in your neck or if your posture to return to this is becoming rounded, then make time to attend this class! family-oriented Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 community to 51887u T 6pm - 6:55pm Jun 22 - Aug 3 7/$69 practice. As a N a t u r o p a t h i c Pilates Level 2 Physician, she focuses on family 14 yrs+ h e a l t h c a r e , Instructor: Justina Bailey treating patients If you are looking for a great workout focusing on core strength and have some Pilates experience, you will enjoy this rigorous and of all ages fun session. It is fast paced and demanding, so be prepared to to promote sweat! Not suitable for beginners or those with injuries. N a t u r o p a t h i c Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 M e d i c i n e 51997u T 7pm - 7:55pm Jun 22 - Aug 3 7/$69 across multiple generations. Dr. Hitkari is enthusiastic about educating parents and children about health, especially preventative Health & Nutrition medicine, in order to help create happy, healthier families.

Young Chef New F ood Allergies & Sensitivities on the Run 18 yrs+ 9 - 12yrs Instructor: Dr. Hitkari Active Communities - Greater Victoria is proud to offer this low- Food allergies and sensitivities are becoming more common in our cost nutrition program thanks to the sponsorship of Thrifty society and can lead to a number of conditions. Dr. Shalini Hitkari, Foods! This fun and energizing half-day camp features hands-on ND, will discuss how commonly ingested foods such as milk, wheat, educational, nutritional snack preparation plus lots of physical eggs, nuts and many other foods may be impacting your health activity! Be prepared to move and eat healthy! Participants and wellbeing. She will point out signs and symptoms to look for customize their very own recipe book to take home at the end of and will offer information on laboratory testing and treatment the week. Program includes one healthy snack per day. This course options that are available pertaining to food allergies/sensitivities. is for those who have not previously taken Young Chef on the Run. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Lookout Room L.I.F.E. registrants have priority registration. 51856 W 7pm - 8:30pm Jul 7 1/$12 Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #1 51740 M - F 9am - 12pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$25 Hormone Health 51741 M - F 1pm - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$25 New & Weight Management 18 yrs+ Instructor: Dr. Hitkari Dr. Shalini Hitkari, ND, will be discussing the function of hormones in the body and how they play a role in attaining your ideal weight Sorry, but sometimes excellent courses and body composition. She will provide you with information with super instructors are cancelled if regarding applicable laboratory testing and natural treatment options that are available. everyone waits until the last minute to register. Please register early to avoid Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Lookout Room disappointment. 51893 W 7pm - 8:30pm Aug 25 1/$12

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In The Weight Room Weight Room Weight Training for Teens Orientation 13 - 19yrs and Consultation Get in shape for your favourite sport or work on muscle development and definition! You will learn how to use the equipment inthe This introductory private session weight room and receive a strength program designed specifically will acquaint you with Panorama’s for you! Upon successful completion of this course, participants Weight Room. You will learn proper under 15 may visit the weight room at Panorama during use of the weight room equipment supervised times. In addition, participants will be permitted access and get set up on a general to the following weight rooms: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, City program. Please bring a water of Victoria Recreation Centre, Saanich Recreation Centres and West bottle and towel. Shore Recreation Centre. Participants will be given a credit towards the teen orientation program at Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Please • 1 private session $45 note: Check rules, guidelines and rates of the weight room you plan • 1 semi-private session $62 on attending - specific centre rules may apply. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Weight Room 51731 M, Tu, W, Th 2:30pm - 4pm Jul 12 - Jul 15 4/$42 51732 M, Tu, W, Th 2:30pm - 4pm Aug 9 - Aug 12 4/$42 51733 M, Tu, W, Th 2:30pm - 4pm Aug 23 - Aug 26 4/$42 Personal Training Get in shape by working with a personal trainer. Your trainer will customize your workout based on your needs so you can reach F it for Life! your specific goals. Please complete a Personal Training Client 15 yrs+ Information Package (available online or at the front desk) to get Instructor: Joanne Lomax started. Please bring a water bottle and towel with you to your Get started on a beginner fitness and weight loss plan the right session. way! A registered personal trainer will meet you for an initial assessment and goal setting session, followed by 12 group exercise sessions in the weight room to create a fitness program and keep Please note that all personal training tickets expire 6 months you motivated! $390 value for only $119. after the first session. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Weight Room • 3 sessions $110 Level 1 • 6 session $208 51738 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jul 6 - Aug 12 12/$119 • 12 sessions $390

L evel 2 51822 Tu, Th 5:30pm - 6:30pm Jul 6 - Aug 12 12/$119 Try working out with a partner – semi-private sessions are also available. Price listed are for 2 people. Keep it Up 16 yrs+ • 3 sessions $172 Keep yourself motivated with high intensity workouts with a • 6 sessions $324 trainer. A changing routine keeps your workout fresh and keeps • 12 sessions $579 you moving! Weekly themes and informational tidbits are also provided. Prerequisite: Completion of’ Lose or permission of trainer. Check at www.panoramarecreation.ca for your Personal Training Location: PRC Weight Room Client Packages and Personal Trainer bios. 52336 M, W, F 6am – 7am Jul 5 – Jul 30 12/$120 52336 M, W, F 9am – 10am Jul 5 – Jul 30 12/$120 52336 M, W, F 7pm – 8pm Jul 5 – Jul 30 12/$120 52336 M, W, F 6am – 7am Aug 4 – Aug 30 12/$120 52336 M, W, F 9am – 10am Aug 4 – Aug 30 12/$120 52336 M, W, F 7pm – 8pm Aug 4 – Aug 30 12/$120 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 45 Health, Fitness & Wellness

Rehabilitation PACE (Physical Activity through Chair Exercises (see pg. 37) New Minds in Motion Instructor: Margo Hay A ctive Rehabilitation A fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage 13 yrs+ memory loss. Attend on your own, with a friend, family member or Panorama’s exercise rehabilitation program is designed to get you caregiver. After the exercise portion (45 mins), enjoy games and a up and moving after personal injury. Our Registered Kinesiologist social time with light refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere. will work in cooperation with your doctor to place you on a safe, Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room 10 effective program. We offer private, semi-private or group sessions, depending on your individual needs. Insurance claims are accepted. 52232h T 1:30pm - 3:15pm May 13 - Jun 17 6/$29 For more information call 250.655.2184. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Weight Room Location: SHOAL Centre Auditorium B 52233h T 1:30pm - 3:15pm Jul 8 - Aug 26 8/$39 Water Rehabilitation 13 yrs+ Osteofit Water Rehabilitation is a non weight bearing option to help you 15 yrs+ recover from injury. Your private session ($45.00) will allow personal Instructor: Cathy Roberts rehabilitation in the water with our Registered Kinesiologist. Call Developed by BC Women’s Hospital, this is a fall-prevention our Fitness, Weights and Rehabilitation Coordinator at 250-655- program consisting of strength, balance and stretching exercises 2184 to find out more. that are safe for those with osteoporosis. You will also improve your posture by strengthening and stretching specific muscle groups, which can reduce pain and other consequences of poor body alignment. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Fitness Studio 51849W M, 1:15pm - 2:15pm Jul 5 - Jul 28 8/$42 51850 W, M 1:15pm - 2:15pm Aug 4 - Aug 30 8/$42

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Take Heart 40 yrs+ ‘Take Heart’ is a community-based cardiac exercise program. It is a partnership with Vancouver Island Health Authority, and will provide cardiac rehabilitation services for those individuals with heart conditions who would like to safely strengthen their cardiovascular system. Sessions will begin once the program deliverer has received the appropriate paper work from your physician. Please call 250-655-2184 for further information. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Weight Room Start Anytime! M, W 9:30 - 11am $359 M, W 11 - 12:30pm $359

Take Heart Maintenance 40 yrs+ This twice weekly supervised exercise program is designed for `Take Heart’ graduates. Monthly registration includes a 5 complimentary visits to access Panorama’s drop in activities. Please speak with our program deliverer prior to registration. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Weight Room 51729 M, W 9:30am - 11am Jul 5 - Jul 28 8/$60 51730 W, M 9:30am - 11am Aug 4 - Aug 30 8/$60 Marge Yanda gentle Pilates 14 yrs+ Marge Yanda is the Program Deliverer for the Take Heart Instructor: Justina Bailey exercise rehabilitation program. She brings a rare and This class is geared towards those individuals who have been valuable set of knowledge with her background as an recommended by their health care professionals to engage in emergency room nurse and BCRPA training as a strength a slower-paced class or for those who are looking for exercises trainer. Marge spends some of her free time travelling the encouraging strong and conscious movement. We will focus on engaging and strengthening your muscles to improve fitness world and her work has taken her as far as Riyadh, Saudi and help you move with ease. People with back pain are highly Arabia. Marge and the Take Heart program are here at encouraged to participate! Panorama to guide your exercise program if you have heart Location: Greenglade Community Centre Room #5 concerns, high blood pressure, diabetes, respiratory illness or other chronic conditions. Call 250.655.2184 for more 51886 Tu 4pm - 4:55pm Jun 22 - Aug 3 7/$69 51994 Tu 5pm - 5:55pm Jun 22 - Aug 3 7/$69 information.

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Pool closure Clean pools are fun pools!

Keep these things in mind the next time you visit the pool at Panorama: • Showers are required before entering the pools to wash off any dirt and body oils (BC Health Act). • Please use the bathroom before entering the pool. • If you have children, ask throughout the swim if they need to use the bathroom. • Parents are strongly encouraged to use swim diapers for their young children. Reusable and disposable child-sized diapers can be purchased at reception. • Caregivers are encouraged, where appropriate, to use swim diapers or adult pool pants for their children or clients.

Pool Closures are an inconvenience for everyone. If a pool is closed due to an accident, it will be closed for a period of 2- 4 hours.

It takes a little bit of effort from everyone to keep our pools clean and open! Thank you for your cooperation!

Accessible Waterslide Panorama Recreation offers the only accessible waterslide in North America! The waterslide features an elevator from the pool deck to the top. Breath taking views can be taken in before heading down the waterslide!

Patrons who have a disability are now able to enjoy the thrills and joys of riding a waterslide. The waterslide also features lifts at the top and the bottom of the waterslide to assist entry and removal for the person with a disability.

For those who are unable to support themselves or require significant assistance, assisted double riding is available! There are 3 Waiver forms that must be filled out for the Parent, Caregiver, and the Patron. Waivers can be picked up at reception or downloaded from our website www.panoramarecreation.ca. Go to the Swimming Pool Drop in Schedule for more information. Waterslide as well as assisted double riding videos are viewable too! Special gear must be worn to protect the person with a disability as well as the Caregiver or Parent riding the waterslide.

Panorama Lifeguards and Staff are happy to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. Please bring your completed waiver forms to the lifeguards to review prior to riding the waterslide. Happy Riding!

48 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Swimming & Aquatic Activities group lessons Prices Per Group Lesson Set Monday - Friday Tuesday/Thursday # of classes 30 min 45 min July 5 - 16 class class 10 Lessons July 6 - 29 July 19 - 30 8 Lessons 8 $42 $52 10 Lessons 9 $47.25 $58.50 Aug 3 - 13 9 Lessons Aug 3 - 26 10 $52.50 $65 Aug 16 - 27 8 Lessons 10 Lessons Swim Lesson Special Paid drop-in admission is required to use Aug 30 - Sep 3 the Hot Tub, Sauna and Steam Room. (see page 53 for details)

Start Times Starfish/Duck 9:30am 6:30pm (Parent & Tot, ages 4 months - 2yrs, 30 min lessons) 11am Tadpoles 10am 6:30pm (ages 2 - 5yrs, 30 min lessons) 10:30am 11am Swim Preschool 9:30am 6:30pm - Sea Turtle, Salamander, Sunfish 10am (ages 3 - 5 yrs, 30 min lessons) 10:30am 11am Swim Preschool - Crocodile, Whale 10am 7pm (ages 3 - 5 yrs, 30 min lessons) 11am Swim Kids Level 1 - 6 9:30am 7pm (ages 6 yrs+, 30 min lessons) 10am 10:30am 11am Swim Kids Level 7 - 10 9:30am 6:30pm (ages 6 yrs+, 45 min lessons) T hree Steps to Swimming Lesson Success! STEP ONE! STEP TWO! STEP THREE! Get prepared for lessons. Practice what has been learned. 5th lesson is parent feedback day. Bring your child to the facility & Talk to your child about the skills they Get firsthand knowledge of what your child is show them around. If your child has have learned & those that they need to doing in lessons. Learn what they need to work taken lessons with us before, bring work on. Come into the pool & practice on & how you can help them. Don’t forget to their report card back to the new with your child. We have great family check on your child’s progress by talking to our instructor on the 1st day. rates. friendly & knowledgeable instructors. www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 49 Swimming & Aquatic Activities private lessons Prices Per Private Lesson Set Monday Only Monday - Friday Tuesday/Thursday # of Private Set Semi Private Set Jul 5 - 16 Jul 6 - 29 classes 30 min 30 min Jul 5 - Aug 30 10 Lessons 8 Lessons 8 $136 $160 8 Lessons Jul 19 - 30 (No session Aug 31) 9 $153 $180 10 Lessons 10 $170 $200 Aug 3 - 13 Aug 3 - 26 9 Lessons 8 Lessons Aug 16 - 27 10 Lessons Paid drop-in admission is required to use the Hot Tub, Sauna and Steam Room. Aug 30 - Sep 3 5 Lessons

Private/Semi Private Swim Lesson Options Option 1 - Private/Semi Private Monday Only Monday - Friday Tuesday/Thursday Lesson Sets Register for more and save! Private or 8:30am Semi-private options. Set dates & times, to no refund or rescheduling of missed 5pm 12pm 5pm lessons. Choose between any time to to given for each day. 7pm 3pm 7pm Please call reception @ 250.656.7271 to to book this option. 5pm Option 2 - Private/Semi Private Flexible Registration This option gives you more flexibility with your time and number of lessons. 5pm Private Lessons: $23.00/ 30 min. to Semi-Private Lessons: $26.00/ 30 min. 7pm (up to 3 children). Call reception @ 250.656.7271 to book this option. O ption 3 - Private/Semi Private Convenience Registration This option gives you the choice of picking your day or time or choose your favourite Contact the Assistant instructor and/or choose the number of lessons that is convenient for your busy schedule. Aquatic Coordinator Private Lessons: $26.00/ 30 min. of instructions @ 250.655.2183 to Semi-Private Lessons: $29.00/ 30 min. of instruction arrange your private lessons for you or your child. Lessons must be cancelled 72 hours in advance for a full refund. 50 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca sWIMMInG & aquaTIC aCTIvITIes sWIM PresChOOl

Starfish 4 to 6 months of age or older, able to hold their head up, and participating with a parent or caregiver. Classes are 30 minutes.

Duck 18 months of age or older, and participating with a parent or caregiver, perform a front and back float, vertical position (with assistance), move forward, backward, and use arms (with assistance) Classes are 30 minutes. Tadpole 24 months of age or older, transition with a parent or caregiver to by themselves, put their face in the water, move forward backwards assisted, front, back floats and recovery assisted and uses buoyant objects for support. Classes are 30 minutes. Sea Turtle 3 years of age or older, and just starting out, previous lessons not necessary. Classes are 30 minutes.

Salamander 3-5 years and can comfortably move and float with assistance, and put their face in the water. Classes are 30 minutes.

Sunfish Can enter shallow water safely; float and glide on the front and back without assistance; move around in a PFD, perform rhythmic breathing 3 times. Classes are 30 minutes.

Crocodile Can jump into chest deep water, do front and back floats and recover and swim on front for 2 meters. Classes are 30 minutes. Whale Can float/front and back, exhale through mouth and nose; flutter kick while gliding on front and back; swim 5 meters continuously. Classes are 30 minutes. sWIM kIds

Swim Kids 1 Can enter shallow water safely; float and glide on the front and back without assistance; move around in a PFD, perform rhythmic breathing 3 times, swim 2 metres. Classes are 30 minutes. Swim Kids 2 Can jump into chest deep water, do front and back floats and recover and swim on front for 2 meters, float/front and back, exhale through mouth and nose; flutter kick while gliding on front and back; swim 5 meters continu- ously. Classes are 30 minutes. Swim Kids 3 Deep water activities; can breathe rhythmically 10 times; glides front/back with kick for 5 meter, and swim 10 meters continuously. Classes are 30 minutes. Swim Kids 4 Can swim front crawl at least 5 meters, arms recovering above water; and swim 15 meters continuously. Classes are 30 minutes. Swim Kids 5 Can surface support 45 seconds; swim front crawl at least 10 meters; swim on back with kick 10 meters; swim 25 meters continuously. Classes are 30 minutes. Swim Kids 6 Can swim front and back crawl at least 15 meters; perform the whip kick on back at least 5 meters; perform kneel- ing dive and swim 50 meters continuously. Classes are 30 minutes. Swim Kids 7 Can swim front crawl and back crawl at least 25 meters; swim coordinate elementary backstroke at least 15 me- ters; and swim 75 meters continuously. Classes are 45 minutes. Swim Kids 8 Can swim front crawl and back crawl at least 50 meters; swim elementary backstroke 25 meters; whip kick on front 15 meters; and swim 150 meters continuously. Classes are 45 minutes. Swim Kids 9 Can swim front crawl and back crawl at least 75 meters; swim elementary backstroke and breaststroke at least 25 meters; swim head first sculling on back 10 meters; perform a stride jump; swim 300 meters continuously. Classes are 45 minutes. Swim Kids 10 Can swim front crawl and back crawl at least 100 meters; swim elementary backstroke and breaststroke 25 me- ters; swim 400 meters continuously. Classes are 45 minutes. www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 51 sWIMMInG & aquaTIC aCTIvITIes

Camille Tamboline Camille has been at Panorama for about 7 years and you may see her either lifeguarding, teaching aquafit , teaching swim lessons or a Team leader. Camille has a great passion for swimming and teaching which motivated her to work in Aquatics. Camille’s passion is clearly shown on her face when she teacher her swim lessons especially when she teaches Starfish/ Duck and other preschool levels. Camille is fun, energetic, creative and provides high quality instructions. Not only does she teach fantastic swim lessons, she is also a Water Safety Instructor Trainer and has taught many of the current staff members to become great swim instructors.

You might also see Camille instructing bootcamp aquafit on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Her classes are fun and she provides an intense workout. Camille has completed her degree and is working towards becoming a high school science teacher. If you do not see Camille at the pool she May be scuba diving, snowboarding or surfing! Those interested in having private lesson please check out page 50 for you private lessons options. if you would like to request Camille please call reception at 250.656.7271 ext. 4

SWIMMING WATERPOLO Swimming: Any child able to swim one pool length is welcome. we offer competitive and development programs where swimmers are assessed and coached according to their abilities. wATERPOLO: A competitive waterpolo program is offered to children of all ages. Come join the action. REgiSTRATiOn: To register call nicky gathright at 250-655-3709 or michele Bramley at 250-655-1828 JOIN THE FUN! Nicky Gathright 250-655-3709 [email protected] http://www.bcssa.bc.ca/vi/sid/index.html 52 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Swimming & Aquatic Activities

A dult Stroke Clinics Aquatic 16 yrs+ This stroke clinic is for adults who are looking for stroke Swim Lesson Special! improvement. Let our instructor give you tips and corrections for 3 - 15yrs the strokes you wish to work on. Clinic will also include a small We need your kids! These specially priced lessons are part of our cardio workout. Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI). The instructors are in training Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool and will be supervised. Please attend all dates if possible to provide 52243 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jul 6 - Jul 29 8/$52 consistency for the instructors. These lessons are subject to running 52244 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Aug 3 - Aug 26 8/$52 in conjunction with the WSI course. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Leisure Pool A dult Swim Lessons - Beginner 52077 M - F 9:30am - 10am Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$7.50 16 yrs+ 52078 M - F 10am - 10:30am Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$7.50 Ideal for the beginner swimmer. Try new challenges and improve 52079 M - F 10:30am - 11am Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$7.50 the skills YOU are interested in. Feel free to stay and practice or 52080 M - F 11am - 11:30am Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$7.50 relax after your lesson. No session Aug 2. F amily Swim Lessons Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool 1 yr+ 52022 M 6:30pm - 7:15pm Jul 5 - Aug 30 8/$52 A family who swims together stays together! These lessons are a special opportunity for families to practice their swimming skills. Call 655-2183 to find out more. Very economical! 1 Family/time slot. A dult Swim Lessons - Intermediate No session Aug 1. 16 yrs+ Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Leisure Pool For the swimmer who is comfortable floating and gliding on front and back. Work towards a proper Front Crawl, Back Crawl and 52191 Su 10:30am - 11am Jul 11 - Aug 29 7/$84 Breast Stroke. 52192 Su 11am - 11:30am Jul 11 - Aug 29 7/$84 52193 Su 11:30am - 12pm Jul 11 - Aug 29 7/$84 No session Aug 2. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool 52025 M 7:15pm - 8pm Jul 5 - Aug 30 8/$52

Masters Swim Club 16 yrs+ Panoramas fastest growing club! Join our Masters team to achieve your swimming goal. Train for a triathlon, improve your strokes or just get a fantastic workout! This program is designed to meet the needs of many abilities. The coach will give you a workout to follow depending on your swimming level and desired outcome. You may even want to compete in a Masters’ swim meet one day! Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool 52073 W, M 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jun 30 - Jul 28 9/$65 52076 W, M 6:30pm - 7:30pm Aug 4 - Sep 1 9/$65

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55+ Beginner Swim Lessons 55 yrs+ Snorkeling & Scuba It’s never too late to how to swim or overcome the fear of water. Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise for all abilities. Our qualified A ll about Snorkeling instructors will start you out right by teaching the basic swimming 8 - 65yrs skills or you can work on the stroke that you want to learn. Heading to tropical paradise? Let us show you how to explore the Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool underwater world using mask, snorkel and fins. We’ll teach you how 52018 Tu, Th 8:30am - 9am Jul 6 - Jul 29 8/$48 to fit and care for your equipment, how to breathe comfortably 52019 Tu, Th 8:30am - 9am Aug 3 - Aug 26 8/$48 from your snorkel and how to clear your mask. We’ll also cover the basics of skin diving and teach you how to descend safely. (Min 4 / Max 10 participants) 55+ Intermediate Swim Lessons Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool 55 yrs+ 52054h T 6:15pm - 7:15pm Jul 15 1/$25 Has the beginner session left you wanting more or has it been years since you set foot in a pool? Improve your strokes with our qualified instructors, choose the strokes you want to make more efficient SASY- Surface Air Snorkeling for Youth and get back into swimming as part of your healthy lifestyle. 5 - 8yrs Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool Surface Air Supplied Snorkeling for Youth is pool experience that 52020 Tu, Th 9am - 9:30am Jul 6 - Jul 29 8/$48 allows kids to experience the thrill of breathing from a SCUBA 52021 Tu, Th 9am - 9:30am Aug 3 - Aug 26 8/$48 regulator while floating comfortably at the surface! Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Pool 52037u T 5pm - 6pm Jul 20 1/$27 Fitness 52042 Tu 5pm - 6pm Aug 17 1/$27 A quatic Leadership & Training Bubble Makers (see pg. 34) 8 yrs+ Who says adults get to have all the fun? PADI’s Bubblemaker experience is an introduction to scuba diving in the shallow end of A qua Joints the pool for kids only! After a quick briefing, you’ll gear up using our 16 yrs+ junior-sized scuba equipment, practice a few basic skills and then This new program is dedicated for those who are living with be on your way to blowing bubbles on the bottom! For a birthday arthritis or other joint/ tissue conditions. Our instructor will guide experience that’s out of this world, try our Bubblemakers Birthday you through a number of water exercises in our leisure pool to party as well! Please call 250.655.2183 for information. relieve stiffness, maintain joint range of motion as well as maintain Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Leisure Pool muscle strength. Classes are suitable for individuals with mild to 52043u T 6:15pm - 7:15pm Jul 20 1/$27 advanced joint involvement. 52048 Tu 6:15pm - 7:15pm Aug 17 1/$27 Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Leisure Pool 52030 Tu, Th 11:45am - 12:30pm Jul 6 - Jul 29 8/$48 52036 Tu, Th 11:45am - 12:30pm Aug 3 - Sep 2 10/$60

Water Rehabilitation 13 yrs+ Water Rehabilitation is a non weight bearing option to help you recover from injury. Your private session ($45.00) will allow personal rehabilitation in the water with our Registered Kinesiologist. Call our Fitness, Weights and Rehabilitation Coordinator at 250-655- Sorry, but sometimes excellent courses 2184 to find out more. with super instructors are cancelled if everyone waits until the last minute to register. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

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Kayaking 50+ Kayaking 50 yrs+ Take advantage of this full day kayak session to acquire the skills necessary to explore our coastline. You will learn warm up stretches, lifting and carrying a kayak, entering and exiting a kayak safely from the beach, forward and reverse paddling strokes, forward and reverse sweep strokes, and stopping quickly at whale crossings. By the end of this session you should have a good sense of what kayaking is all about. Watch out, you might get hooked! Please call SEAQUEST Adventures at 250.656.7599 for more information. Location: Seaquest Adventures 105- 2537 Beacon Ave, Sidney 52070a S 10am - 4pm Jul 10 1/$99 52071 Sa 10am - 4pm Aug 7 1/$99

Kayak Rescue Course 16 yrs+ Looking to venture off on the ocean? Knowing how to perform self and assisted rescues is an essential skill for safety. In partnership with SEAQUEST Adventures, Panorama can offer kayak enthusiasts this exciting course. If you have taken our intro kayaking course and loved it, this is the next step. The course covers wet exits, solo re- entries, stirrup and paddle float rescues, tandem assisted rescues and setting up towlines. Come and experience the mysteries of wet exits and rescues, these skills will improve your paddling three PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience fold! If you have your own kayak you are welcome to bring it. They will be supplied to those who need them. Please call SEAQUEST 10 yrs+ Adventures at 250.656.7599 for information. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Main Pool a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba 52058 F 9pm - 11pm Jul 9 1/$60 to see if you like it. While not an actual scuba certification, during 52061 F 9pm - 11pm Aug 6 1/$60 the Discover Scuba Diving experience you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. Kayak Rolling Course 16 yrs+ Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Panorama Pool Come out and learn the ultimate in self rescues. This course is 52049h T 5pm - 6pm Jul 15 Free designed for those wishing to improve their paddling skills and develop a bombproof roll. This course requires knowledge of self Junior Lifeguard Club rescues and intermediate paddling skills. Please call SEAQUEST Adventures at 250.656.7599 for information. 8 - 12yrs The Junior Lifeguard Club is a unique aquatic alternative for those Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Main Pool kids who love the water and who want more than just ‘lessons’. The 52062 F 9pm - 11pm Jul 16 1/$60 Junior Lifeguard Club keeps kids interested and active in aquatics 52065 F 9pm - 11pm Aug 13 1/$60 especially if your child wants a challenge. This is a great program for kids who are thinking of becoming lifeguards. Junior Lifeguard is fun and action packed! Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Poolside Room 52201 M - F 9am - 4pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$159 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 55 Swimming & Aquatic Activities

Kayaking For Adults 16 yrs+ Rowing In this introductory course, you will learn to manoeuvre, brace and perform wet exits in the warmth and safety of the pool. Kayaking Recreational Rowing theory will be included and you are welcome to bring your own kayak. Kayaks will be supplied if necessary. Please call SEAQUEST for Fun and Fitness Adventures at 250.656.7599 for more information. 12 - 18yrs Fri - Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom This program is for those youth aged 12-18 years old who have taken a Learn to Row program and would like to continue developing Sa - Location: Seaquest Adventures 105- 2537 Beacon Ave, skills. This program provides an opportunity for participants to 52066 F 8:30pm - 10:30pm be physically active and to transition into the competitive youth Sa 10am - 12pm Jul 23 - Jul 24 2/$79 rowing program if they choose. 52069 F 8:30pm - 10:30pm Session will be held Aug 2 Sa 10am - 12pm Aug 27 - Aug 28 2/$79 Location: Victoria City Rowing Club Rowing Club 52167 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$135 Kayaking for Families 52172 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$135 8 yrs+ 52173 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$135 Enjoy a nice guided kayak tour around Sidney on a beautiful day. 52174 M - F 1pm - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$135 In this introductory session for you and your family will learn the 52175 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 2 - Aug 6 5/$135 basics about kayaking by increasing your paddling skills and 52176 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$135 knowledge. Bring your lunch and enjoy it on the beach once the 52177 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$135 kayaking is done. Cost includes up to 6 family members! Must 52178 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$135 be 8 years old. Single or Double Kayaks available, or bring your 52179 M - F 1pm - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$135 own kayak! Call SEAQUEST Adventures at 250.656.7599 for more information. L earn to Row - Full Day Camp Location: Seaquest Adventures 105- 2537 Beacon Ave, 12 - 14yrs Sidney Youth will be introduced to the sport of rowing, as they learn 52199a S 9am - 12pm Jul 31 1/$149 the basic terms, safety procedures, technical knowledge and 52200 Su 9am - 12pm Aug 8 1/$149 experience in the boat. Off-water activities will include fun games and swimming. Through these activities, participants will learn how to work as a team, build confidence and concentration skills. Kayaking Camp Session will be held Aug 2 12 - 15yrs Location: Elk Lake Victoria City Rowing Club Join us for a week of fun and adventure you won’t soon forget. This youth camp will be 5 fun filled days paddling to different 52150 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$200 location each day. Inlets and coastlines will be explored. Kayaking 52159 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$200 experience or not, it doesn’t matter for this week long camp. We will 52160 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$200 teach you what you need to know or encourage and strengthen 52161 M - F 9am - 3pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$200 the kayaking and wilderness skills you already have. Please call 52162 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 2 - Aug 6 5/$200 SEAQUEST Adventures at 250.656.7599 for information or any 52163 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$200 questions. Dressing for immersion is required. 52164 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$200 52165 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 2 - Aug 27 5/$200 Location: Seaquest Adventures 105- 2537 Beacon Ave, 52166 M - F 9am - 3pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$200 Sidney 52246 M - F 10am - 4pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$250

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L earn to Row - Morning Camp L earn to Row 12 - 14yrs 18 yrs+ Have fun learning the basics of rowing technique, boat handling, Rowing is a great low impact sport that develops aerobic fitness, and safety in this introductory course. No experience is necessary! strength, balance and teamwork. Learn to row in this introductory You will have the chance to row in 2, 4 and 8 person rowing shells. course - no experience is necessary! Enjoy being outdoors while Rowing is a great low impact sport, developing aerobic fitness, learning the basics of rowing technique, boat handling, safety strength, balance, confidence and teamwork. One coach per 6 and teamwork in 2, 4 and 8 person rowing shells. One coach per 8 athletes provides a safe and effective learning environment. athletes provides a safe and effective learning environment. Session will be held Aug 2 Session will be held Aug 2 Location: Elk Lake Victoria City Rowing Club Location: Victoria City Rowing Club Rowing Club 52115 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$140 52132W M, 6:30pm - 5pm May 31 - Jun 16 6/$240 52124 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$140 52133 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 5pm Jun 1 - Jun 17 6/$240 52125 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$140 52134 M, W 6:30pm - 5pm Jul 5 - Jul 21 6/$240 52126 M - F 10am - 12pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$140 52135 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 5pm Jul 6 - Jul 22 6/$240 52127 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 2 - Aug 6 5/$140 52136 M, W 6:30pm - 5pm Aug 2 - Aug 18 6/$240 52128 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$140 52137 Tu, Th 6:30pm - 5pm Aug 3 - Aug 19 6/$240 52129 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$140 52138 Sa, Su 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jun 5 - Jun 20 6/$240 52130 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$140 52139 Sa, Su 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jul 17 - Aug 1 6/$240 52131 M - F 10am - 12pm Aug 30 - Sep 3 5/$140 52140 Sa, Su 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 14 - Aug 29 6/$240

Applications for the summer training 2010 starts in September. Registration is free. Navy League Cadets Ages 9 - 12, Tuesdays, 6pm - 8:30pm

Sea Cadets Ages 12 - 18, Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm www.navyleague.ca

•canoeing •sailing •marksmanship •camping •first aid •nautical adventures and much more...

Respect, duty, teambuilding, citizenship, life skills and youth leadership.

9565 Hurricane Road Call: 250-656-3344 www.cadets.ca/LHQ/220sea [email protected] www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 57 Skating & Arena Activities

Recreational Skating Instructor Course 15 yrs+ The Instructor course promises to offer the training you need to gain employment as a School or Recreation Skate Instructor. Topics such as teaching methods, safety, and customer service will be explored. All registrants must have skating experience. Please bring your skates. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Boardroom 51969a S 9am - 5pm Aug 21 1/$65

Hockey Tune-up 19 yrs+ If you love hockey, and want to take a bit of time to improve your game. Here is your chance! Jeff Bryan will cover everything from power skating to stick handling and will end with a short game of . Full hockey gear is required. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Arena A - Ice 51968 Tu, Th 7:30pm - 8:50pm Aug 17 - Aug 26 4/$60

Hockey Power for Adults 19 yrs+ Enjoy 5 days of power hockey! Dennise Bowles from Power Unlimited will cover stick handling, turns, backward skating and the fast start in sessions geared for adults. Full gear is required. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Arena A - Ice 51970 M 6pm - 7:20pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$115

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Rnh e t t e Arena!

FOUR MONTHS of the year Panorama Recreation‘s arenas have no ice. During that time, we have space for your group to rent! Some events that we have hosted include gymnastics championships, tournaments, floor hockey practice and much more ... but we still have room for you!

Upon request, access to tables, chairs, internet access and power are available. We also have daily rates for your community association.

Please contact Glenda at 250.655.2180 or [email protected] for more information.

LAREO SKATE SHARPENING 1645 McTavish Road Tel: 250.656.0430 Email: [email protected] LET US GIVE YOU THE EDGE www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 59 Tennis & Racquet Sports

EFFECTIVE Court Rental Rates JULY 1 - AUGUST 31, 2010

Tennis Tennis Squash/Racquetball/ Court Fees: (Indoor) (Outdoor) Wallyball/Basketball/ Ping-pong $10.50/hr Prime Mon - Fri, 9am - 1pm & 6 -9pm $2 per $7/hr $6.50 per Non Prime 30 minutes (before 9am & after 9pm) 45 minutes (max 2 hrs) $9.50/hr Economy Mon - Fri 1 - 6pm & weekends (9am - 9pm)

Call 250.656.7271 or go online @ www.panoramarecreation.ca to book a ...Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Wallyball or Basketball Court Seven (7) day advance booking for everyone. To Reserve a Court •t A 8:30 a.m. courts may be securely reserved on-line or by phone 250.656.7271 ext. 4. In-person bookings begin at 9am. Prepayment for Reserving Your Court • On-line booking requires a barcode & pin number. To obtain All courts must be paid for at time of booking. your numbers, please email reception at info@panoramarec. bc.ca, call 250.656.7271, or inquire at the front desk. • To ensure fairness, please do not book on-line prior to Purchase of Prepaid Tennis Credits 8:30 am for the 7 day advance booking option. Panorama Prepayment on account is an option for patrons choosing to have reserves the right to decline an early booking & a $2.00 a prepaid credit available for booking purposes. administrative fee may be charged. The correct time is indicated on the website. Cancellation Policy **Note that for any booking within 7 days, on-line booking • 100% refund if cancelled 48 hours in advance. can be processed 24 hours a day. • 50% refund if cancelled 24 hours in advance. • No refund for cancellations within 24 hours. To book on-line at www.panoramarecreation.ca, follow the steps below: Court Booking Procedures 1. Click on Racquet Sports and Court Bookings icon • Tennis courts may be booked for 1 hr., 1.5 or 2 hrs. at a time. 2. Select: Click here to book a Racquet Court • Squash/Racquetball/Wallyball/Basketball courts may be booked 3. Click on: To Book a Racquet Sports Court Online - click here for 45 minutes or 1.5 hours. 4. Select type of court: SQUASH, OUTDOOR TENNIS OR • Patrons may book only one court per phone call. INDOOR TENNIS then click NEXT 5. Select Complex: PANORAMA RECREATION then click NEXT E quipment Rentals 6. Select DATE, DAY, TIME and LENGTH OF BOOKING then click Racquets, goggles & are available at reception. Due to SEARCH demand on our racquets, there is a $2.00 rental fee per racquet. 7. Click on the times and court that you wish to book 8. Enter BARCODE and PIN Goggles are strongly recommended for adults and mandatory for 9. Process secure online payment. juniors. Car keys or ID are required as a deposit when renting racquets, goggles or basketballs.

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2010 Smash and Splash Tennis Camps Baseline Buddies 7- 14 yrs 5 - 7yrs Come and enjoy a full week of FUNdamental tennis action that Fun and games for the player of the future. Sessions will emphasize includes a daily swim from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Players would do want contact, ball control, service and fun while learning tennis. to go swimming will have a tennis host to organize games and Maximum 6:1 student/instructor ratio. Racquets available. drills for them. From 3:00 to 4:30 pm will be multi sport games as Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Indoor Court 3 well as tournament matches. Friday is Olympic and movie day. 52226 M - Th 1pm - 2pm Jul 12 - Jul 15 4/$24 Players should bring a snack for morning, lunch, a water bottle 52227 M - Th 1pm - 2pm Aug 9 - Aug 12 4/$24 and some sunscreen in case we do some outdoor activities. In the afternoons, lunchtime and break activities include basketball and soccer. Racquets are available. Centennial Park Tennis for Juniors Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Indoor Court 2 8 - 13yrs 51913 M - F 9am - 4:30pm Jul 5 - Jul 9 5/$175 Centennial Park Tennis Camp for Juniors. 51914 M - F 9am - 4:30pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 5/$175 Location: Centennial Park Tennis Court 1 51915 M - F 9am - 4:30pm Jul 19 - Jul 23 5/$175 52220 M - Th 9:30am - 12pm Jul 12 - Jul 15 4/$50 51916 M - F 9am - 4:30pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 5/$175 52221 M - Th 9:30am - 12pm Jul 19 - Jul 22 4/$50 51917 Tu - F 9am - 4:30pm Aug 3 - Aug 6 4/$140 52222 M - Th 9:30am - 12pm Aug 9 - Aug 12 4/$50 51918 M - F 9am - 4:30pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 5/$175 51919 M - F 9am - 4:30pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 5/$175 51920 M - F 9am - 4:30pm Aug 23 - Aug 27 5/$175 Squash Camp 9 - 12yrs Squash it! Three days of action-packed sessions of wall to wall fun! 2010 Smash and Splash Badminton Emphasis will be on strokes, movement, and game situations. All 7 - 13 yrs equipment is supplied. Players work on improving their badminton skills including forehand, backhand, smashes and learn how to play the game. The Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Convertible Court 1 full day camp includes afternoon activities with the tennis campers 52223 M - Th 1pm - 3pm Jul 12 - Jul 15 4/$40 and swim time. 52224 M - Th 1pm - 3pm Jul 19 - Jul 22 4/$40 Fee: Half Day (9am - 12pm) 5/$65 52225 M - Th 1pm - 3pm Aug 9 - Aug 12 4/$40 Full Day (9am - 3pm) 5/$130 Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Indoor Court 4 51923 M - F 9am - 3:30pm Jul 12 - Jul 16 51924 M - F 9am - 3:30pm Jul 26 - Jul 30 51925 M - F 9am - 3:30pm Aug 9 - Aug 13 52310 M - F 9am – 3:30pm Aug 16 - Aug 20 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 61 Tennis & Racquet Sports

Adult G etting Started in Tennis 15 yrs+ Adult tennis lessons for those who are looking to learn this exciting new sport. Course will cover all strokes, serving and rules of the game as well as doubles play. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Outdoor Court 1 52235 W 9am - 10:30am Jul 7 - Aug 4 5/$60 52236 Th 9am - 10:30am Jul 8 - Aug 5 5/$60

N ovice Tennis Lessons 15 yrs+ For those players looking to improve their skills. Focus will be on serve, return of serve and ground strokes as well as playing better doubles. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Outdoor Court 1 AM 52210u T 9am - 10:30am Jul 6 - Jul 27 4/$48 52211 Tu 9am - 10:30am Aug 3 - Aug 24 4/$48

Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Indoor Court 4 PM 52214 W 6pm - 7:30pm Jul 7 - Jul 28 4/$48 I ntermediate Tennis Lessons 52215 W 6pm - 7:30pm Aug 4 - Aug 25 4/$48 15 yrs+ For the player looking to work on the finer points of the game such as net play, shots, return of serve and tactics. Players should be able to control a baseline rally with another player in order to fit into this class. Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Outdoor Court 1 AM 52218u T 10:30am - 12pm Jul 6 - Jul 27 4/$48 52219 Tu 10:30am - 12pm Aug 3 - Aug 24 4/$48

Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Indoor Court 4 PM 52212u T 6pm - 7:30pm Jul 6 - Jul 27 4/$48 52213 Tu 6pm - 7:30pm Aug 3 - Aug 24 4/$48

I ntro to Squash 15 yrs+ Learn the action-packed game of squash. Your program will include instruction on strokes, serving and rules of the game. After four weeks you will be hooked! Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Squash Court 2 52311 M - Th 6pm - 7pm Jul 12 - Jul 15 4/$28 52312 M - Th 6pm - 7pm Aug 9 - Aug 12 4/$28

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Pri vate Lessons Private tennis lessons: $40/hr. Private squash lessons: $25/hr Rick Heather Marion Juergen Lineham Tasker Brown Kent Peters Squash Instructor Tennis Instructor Tennis Instructor Tennis Instructor

Rick is an avid squash Marion is a Tennis Canada Juergen has been on player who loves getting Heather is a Tennis Canada Nationally Certified coach. staff for the past two out and teaching students nationally certified coach She started playing tennis years. Having first been interested in learning who has been on staff for at age 10 in Europe on certified in Edmonton the game of squash. the past three years. She clay, and has been an before coming to Victoria, Rick recently retired also is an avid tennis player enthusiastic student of the Juergen is really enjoying from teaching physical who loves to compete game and its strategies teaching the game of education in schools in and play tournaments. ever since. tennis to our Panorama Victoria and is looking Heather has competed Marion has competed in patrons. His infectious forward to getting more both provincially and the Western Canadian smile and outgoing people involved in squash. nationally, in addition Senior Nationals, BC Senior personality has made to being one of the top Provincial Championships, him a favourite here at Those interested in having competitive women in the BC Summer Games Panorama. In addition, a private lesson can contact Victoria. Heather teaches as well as many local his willingness to learn Panorama at 250.656.7271 our Ladies Advanced tournaments. and his energetic desire ext.4. Rick will contact you Program and also instructs After all these years she to help his students learn, about arranging a mutually juniors and adults of all is looking forward to have made him a welcome convenient time for a levels. Heather has been a sharing her knowledge and addition to the Panorama lesson. Another good idea great addition to our staff experience. teaching team. Those is to bring a friend, then and her students really Those interested in having interested in having a one has a practice partner appreciate her dedication a private lesson can contact private lesson can contact to get out and play with and preparation for her Panorama at 250.656.7271 Panorama at 250.656.7271 after the lessons. Those lessons. Those interested ext.4. ext.4. interested in having a in having a private lesson private lesson can contact can contact Panorama at Panorama at 250.656.7271 250.656.7271 ext.4. ext.4. www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 63 SHOAL Centre

Panorama recreation fitness programs aSH t Oal Centre

The drop-in morning fitness classes, held in partnership with Panorama Recreation Centre, continue all summer long at SHOAL Centre. The drop-in nature of these classes allows you the flexibility to attend when you can, and pay only when you attend. Maintain the benefit that you have gained throughout the fall, winter and spring by continuing to participate in the classes during the summer. Build your strength and flexibility, improve your balance and feel great. New participants are always welcome.

Cost: $3.50 drop-in Members $4.50 drop-in Non Members

Economy Card: 11 classes for $35.00 available for Members only

Membership Fee: $45 per year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10:15 Strength & Stretch Strength & Stretch Strength & Stretch 10:30 Chair Fit Chair Fit

Wellness Park Orientation 13 yrs+ Sidney’s new Community Wellness Park brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors! This introductory session will acquaint you with the park and teach you proper use of the outdoor fitness equipment. All fitness levels are welcome! Registration is required. Location: SHOAL Centre Lobby 51851h T 10:30am - 11:30am Jul 15 1/$6 51852 Th 10:30am - 11:30am Aug 19 1/$6

64 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca SHoal CenTre SHoal (Sidney’s Healthy options for active living ) Centre We now accept Visa, a Place for adults in the Community to learn and Play Mastercard & Debit.

10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, BC V8L 3G4 250-656-5537 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Saturday 10am- 4pm except statutory holiday weekends

SHOAL Activity Centre is located just a few blocks off Beacon Avenue, across from the Library. Within the Centre you will find a Dining Room, Woodworking Shop, Computer Lab, Crafts Room, Ceramics Room, Lapidary and Silversmithing Room, Billiards Room, two Auditoriums and several multi-purpose activity rooms of all sizes. SHOAL Centre also houses the Beacon Community Services Volunteer Services Program, the Youth Employment Program and Assisted Living residences. There is no place like it! Whether you choose to become a member or not, there are many benefits waiting for you. Membership at SHoal Centre (no minimum age requirements) For a fee of $45 per year (just 12 cents per day) you will be entitled to:

• Reduced rates on registered and drop-in classes. • A 10% discount on facility rentals for your private • Become a SHOAL Computer Club Member function. • Special admission rate on drop-in programs; bridge, • Participate in special events, socialize with friends, crafts, woodcrafting, games. and meet new ones. • Celebrate your birthday with others born in the • Attend free seminars and workshops. same month, and free cake. • Volunteer opportunities with SHOAL Centre. • Beacon Community Services membership included (a value of $10)

For those who are unable to meet the membership fee due to financial restrictions, the Sidney By The Sea Rotary Club sponsors a limited number of bursaries. food Services at SHoal Centre

The Dining Room at SHOAL is open daily from 11:30am-1pm for lunch and from 4:30-6pm for dinner. The Dining Room is open to all members, residents and visitors from the community. Come and enjoy the daily specials that Chef Russ and crew have prepared. If lighter fare is what you have in mind, why not delight in a homemade muffin, cookie or scone and coffee, available from the Tuck Shop.

Lunch and Dinner Economy Cards Meal cards, available in quantities of 15 and 30, are a convenient and cost-effective way for you to enjoy lunch or dinner in the SHOAL Dining Room. Each meal includes a main course (choice of 3), tea or coffee and dessert. The more you purchase the less it costs per meal.

Rentals and Catering Services at SHOAL Centre SHOAL Centre is the perfect venue for business meetings, reunions, memorial teas, receptions, community group meetings, family gatherings or whatever else you have in mind. We welcome groups of all sizes and Chef, Russ Hudson would be happy to assist you with menu planning for your private lunch or dinner, special buffet or tea. There is lots of free parking available. SHoal Centre “Tidelines” newsletter The monthly newsletter is loaded with upcoming events and information for you. Pick up your copy today. www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 65 SHoal CenTre

Volunteer Services Youth employment Program You can be a volunteer! This is a unique community sponsored program for youth from School District #63. YEP provides youth with paid work and volunteer Enjoy people? Have one or more opportunities, certificate courses and workshops. Through these hours a month to spare? Consider opportunities, YEP helps youth develop skills to build a resume and becoming a Beacon Community gain employment. If you are interested in employing a YEP student Services volunteer! or want more information about our program, please contact 250- 656-5537 ext. 118 or [email protected]. Volunteering is a great way to get involved with your community, put your skills to work, get to know other people and learn something new. The diversity of our volunteer programs means you can choose from numerous options, and match your skills to your area of interest. Call Kathryn 250-656-5537 ext. 106 or email [email protected] for more information.

Special events at SHoal Centre Programs at SHoal Centre Drop-in or Pre-registered: Ceramics, Woodcarving, Mother’s Day Tea Woodcrafting, Mah Jongg, Bridge, Cribbage, Serenaders Date: Thursday, May 6th Time: 1 - 3pm Cost: $23 Singing Group, Table Tennis, Poker, Painting in Watercolour, It is our pleasure to offer this annual event. Come with your Oil and Acrylics, Drawing, Beading, Calligraphy, Weaving, mom, daughter, aunt or grandmother and enjoy a lovely Knitting, Silversmithing, Computer Learning, Fitness, plated tea created by Chef Russ and the Food Services Team. Health and Wellness, Digital Photography, Spanish, Yoga, This year’s event will combine with a fashion show of “thrifty” Tai Chi and Ballroom Dance clothing, plus a few surprises. Tickets on sale until May 3rd. Wine and roses at The SHoal Daytime Computer Programs Date: Thursday, May 27th Salon orchestra Time: 5:30pm Cost: $23/per event (Tickets in advance) at SHoal Centre The Ladies Salon Orchestra will be here once again. Last year Register in advance at SHOAL Centre for these daytime we promised we would have wine and roses for this event classes now being offered by Beacon Community Services and we’ve kept that promise. Elegant dress is encouraged @ SHOAL: (but not required). Accompanying the entertainment will be a delicious buffet dinner created by Chef Russ Hudson. Computers Don’t Byte (Levels I & II), Internet Security Tickets will be on sale until ay 24th. Basics, Organizing Photos with Picasa and Surf the Net. Pick up a flyer at SHOAL Centre for more information on Beach night at The SHoal these classes, the NEW SHOAL Computer Club or Computer Date: Thursday, June 24th Time: 5:30pm Cost: $23 Lab rentals. Let’s wrap up this season’s Evenings At The SHOAL with a Beach Night to take us into the summer. Join us for tropical We welcome your comments and suggestions for new punch, a summertime buffet and entertainment to put us programs that you would like to see offered at SHOAL Centre. in the summertime mood. Dress in your “coolest” summer For further information please call 656-5537 and speak with wear and don’t forget your hat and sunglasses. the Manager, Judy Wiggins, at ext.102; or the Activities and Rental Coordinator, Anna Cibulak at ext. 117. Please drop in for a tour of the Centre; we would love to show you around. 66 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca beaCOn COMMunITy servICes

family resource Centre A quiet spot in our Third Street building (9860 Third Street) in which parents and children will enjoy our selection of books and toys. early Childhood Programs Parenting Programs For parents of children of all ages. In addition to a parent support group, we offer a variety of education and parenting programs. Beacon Community Services 250-656-0134 These programs are offered several times throughout the school term. Phone: 250-656-0134 Car Seat Safety Parents and caregivers learn proper use and maintenance of car StrongStart Centres seats at our free clinics. Over 50% of the car seats we see at our free School based, early learning, free programs for infant-5 year old clinics are installed incorrectly. Phone 250-656-0134. preschool children and their parents or caregivers. The program offers families an opportunity for their preschool children to develop You and Your Baby important skills prior to school entry. Through play, children are An outing for moms and their babies (birth - 18 months) and a introduced to books, art, stories, songs and healthy eating habits chance to socialize in a relaxed setting. This drop-in program is important in their overall development. offered weekly. Guest speakers address the ages and stages of The program is available at Sidney Elementary (250-655-9132), child development, as well as topics of interest to those attending. Brentwood Elementary School (250-652-3996), and Lochside Suggested fee: $3.00 per session or $25.00 for 10 sessions (on a Elementary School (250-658-5238) donation basis). Child-minding and refreshments are provided. Phone 250-656-0134. Peninsula Connections for early Childhood (PCeC) Mother goose – rhyme Time The PCEC network, sponsored by Beacon Community Services, A fun program of favourite nursery rhymes and music that help works to build relationships and partnerships with people and develop language skills for infants and toddlers aged 2 months agencies who provide services for young children (0-6) and their to 3 years. Provides social connection and support for parents or families on the Saanich Peninsula. PCEC meets on the second caregivers. Free snacks provided. Several eight week sessions Friday of the month at the Saanich School Board Office. offered in a year, with appropriate age groupings. Phone: 250-655- For more information, contact: [email protected] 3283, email [email protected]

Peninsula Best Babies 1000 X 5 Children’s Book recycling Project This prenatal program is for pregnant women in support of the Children’s books are collected throughout the community and delivery of healthy weight babies. It is every Monday from 11am - distributed to families of young children, with the goal of ensuring 1pm. and spouses are welcome to attend. Typically, topics include that all children on the Saanich Peninsula have the opportunity food preparation, budgeting, rest, substance use, exercise, and to have a thousand stories read to them by the time they are five stages of child development. A nutritious lunch is provided, as well years old. For more information contact the Project Leader at as vitamin supplements, milk, eggs and juice to take home. Phone: [email protected] 250-656-0134.

www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 67 beaCOn COMMunITy servICes out-of-School Care family Services (K - grade 5, 5 - 12 years) CaSY Home respite KelSeT Care Families provide short-term residences to teens in conflict with Professional, licensed after-school and summertime care for 5 to 12 their parents. Beacon Community Services outreach staff work year-old children, located at KELSET Elementary on the Peninsula. with CASY teens and their families. Stipend provided. Counselling The program includes numerous activities focusing on fun, and mediation also included. Phone 250-884-3701 learning and healthy socializing. Snacks are provided and outings are scheduled on a regular basis. Phone: 250-655-3876 family outreach Provides support to children and their families who are experiencing otter Be fun challenges related to parenting, behaviour and other family issues. Professional, licensed after-school and summertime care for 5 to Phone 250-655-5328 12 year-old children, located at Brentwood Elementary in Central Saanich. The program includes numerous activities focusing on adult Counselling fun, learning and healthy socializing. Snacks are provided and Adult Counselling for individuals and couples is readily available outings are scheduled on a regular basis. Phone: 250-652-6686 Phone 250-656-5537 EXT 103.

Teen education and Motherhood (TeaM) Crossing guards TEAM is offered in partnership with School District No. 63 and Beacon Community Services is pleased to oversee the facilitation is located at Stelly’s Secondary School. This program provides of the crossing guard program offered within the CRD. Crossing quality, licensed infant and toddler care for young parents who guards ensure that children get across streets to and from school are attending Stelly’s Secondary School. The program is licensed safely. If you are interested in joining this incredible team, please for eight infants and toddlers. Space not filled by students is made give us a call. Honorariums are provided. available to parents in the community. Phone: 250-544-0312 Phone: 250-382-3935

Pro D Days/Camps/Summer Camps Call Children Programs and Counselling services at 250-655-5309 Please call program manager at each site for costs and information for more information on TEAM, CASY and Family Outreach. pertaining specifically to their program. Should you wish to connect with Coordinator of Out of School Care and Services. Phone 250-655-3876.

Social, Employment and Health services for the Saanich Peninsula, the Southern Gulf Islands and Saanich.

ServingCharitable our community Registration with respect No. 12995 and compassion, 1174 R0001. since 1974.

Program offerings include... √ Youth Services √ Counselling √ Parent/Tot Drop-in Playgroups √ Drop-in Summer Fun for Youth √ employment Services √ Early Childhood Programs √ Youth Employment Program √ Out-of-School Care √ Volunteer Opportunities √ Volunteer Services √ Parenting Support/Workshops √ Information and Resources √ Thrift Shops* √ Parent/Teen Conflict Resolution √ Help for Job-Seekers √ affordable Housing √ Youth Outreach Workers √ Family Resource Centre √ assisted living for Seniors

* Thrift shop donations gratefully accepted. Pick-up and delivery available. Five shops located in Sidney, Saanich and Brentwood Bay. Open 7 days a week. Drop-off depots at 9775 Third Street, Sidney and 2723 Quadra Street, Victoria. Call: Sidney 250-656-3511 Saanich, 250-479-8849 or Brentwood Bay 250-652-0432. All funds raised directly support community programs.

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Discover a happier, Disability+an Active Lifestyle healthier YoU, = Improved Quality of Life learn new skills, make new friends, have fun!

The L.I.F.E. program is a collaboration of recreation departments across Greater Victoria. We are proud to offer you a range of low-cost and no-cost opportunities. This program has been designed to provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the Peninsula who currently live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds for 2009. l.i.f.e. applications are available at www.panoramarecreation.ca or at the Reception Desk. People with disabilities are welcome to For additional information, call 250.656.7271. participate in all leisure services offered by your municipality. For individualized assistance in choosing programs and overcoming barriers to participation call RIV at 250-477-6314 today.

Sidney/North Saanich Library 10091 Resthaven Drive Sidney 250-656-0944 Facilitating Active Lifestyles for People with Disabilities www.virl.bc.ca Mon. to Fri. 10 am - 8 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm If you’re NEW IN TOWN and don’t Sunday 1 pm - 4:30 pm know which way to turn, call the Welcome YOU’LL Wagon BE GLAD SINCE 1930 LTD. YOU DID!

Sidney & North Saanich: An Association providing facilities for activities & Please call Barbara Tetley ...... 250-652-4133 social gatherings for the citizen age 50+. Brentwood & Central Saanich: Membership fee $40 per year. Please call Valerie Gillis ...... 250-652-6858 Visit our centre and pick up a schedule of our events & activities. Peninsula Babies Welcome Wagon Phone 250-652-4611 Please call Barbara Tetley ...... 250-652-4133 Email: [email protected] 1229 Clarke Rd. Brentwood Bay V8M 1E2 www.welcomewagon.ca www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 69 Community Resources

ARTS & CULTURAL SPORTS Community Arts Council (of Saanich Peninsula)...... 250-656-7400 Badminton - Brentwood...... 250-652-2221 Deep Cove Weavers & Spinners Guild...... 250-656-7046 Basketball - Saanich Peninsula Amateur Association...... [email protected] Garden Club...... 250-655-4901 Baseball/ - Sidney/North Saanich...... 250-655-6589 Handicraft Guild ...... 250-656-1755 BMX Greater Victoria...... 250-388-0712 Knit Knut Club...... 250-652-9862 Central Saanich Little League...... 250-652-2670 Peninsula Players Community Theatre...... 250-704-2524 : Ladies/Mens/Juniors ...... 250-686-0050 Peninsula Singers ...... 250-656-0651 Figure Skating...... 250-656-5354 Photography Club (Sidney Shutterbugs)...... 250-656-6052 ...... 250-382-4767 Saanich Fair Society ...... 250-652-3314 - Greater Vic. Minor Football Association...... www.victoriafootball.ca Sweet Adelines - City of Gardens Chorus...... 250-658-1623 Hockey: Minor Hockey (Peninsula) ...... 250-652-0240 Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society...... 250-477-2512 Lacrosse ...... 250-652-8855 Lawn : Central Saanich...... 250-652-4774 CARE SERVICES Sidney...... 250-656-0209 Beacon Community Services...... 250-656-0134 North Saanich Rod & Gun Club...... 250-655-4780 BCS Thrift Shop (Sidney)...... 250-656-3511 Pathfinders Volkssport ...... 250-658-2325 BCS Thrift Shop (Brentwood Bay)...... 250-652-0432 Peninsula Yoga Centre Society...... 250-656-9493 BCS Brentwood Bargains...... 250-652-6707 Rod & Gun Club ...... 250-656-4123 Family Caregivers Network Society...... 250-384-0408 Rowing: Victoria City Rowing Club...... 250-658-5331 Food Bank - Sidney Lions...... 250-655-0679 Soccer Association (Peninsula Minor) ...... 250-652-4584 Mt. Newton Center Society...... 250-652-3432 Softball (Fast Pitch) ...... 250-686-0050 Overeaters Anonymous...... 250-413-3093 South Island Tennis Association...... [email protected] Parent Support Circles...... 250-384-8042 Speed Skating...... 250-652-7992 Parents Together Program...... 250-474-6468 Sunset Riding Club...... 250-656-5318 Pacific Animal Therapy Society...... 250-656-4283 Swim Club (Piranhas) ...... 250-655-3709 Canadian Blood Services...... 250-382-2213 Track & Field Club (Peninsula) ...... 250-656-5660 Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary...... 250-544-4993 Victoria Alpine Ski Club...... www.victoriaskiclub.org Single Parent Resource Centre...... 250-385-1114 Sports ...... 250-386-8229 Queen Alexander Center for Children...... 250-477-1826 YOUTH MISCELLANEOUS 2136 Canadian Scottish Cadets (12-18yrs) ...... 250-652-4584 Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans...... 250-656-3777 Air Cadets ...... 250-656-4423 Brentwood Community Hall ...... 250-652-2221 Boy Scouts ...... www.victoria.cascadia.scouts.ca Canadian Federation of University Women-Victoria Boys’ and Girls’ Club (Central Saanich) ...... 250-652-3021 http://web.uvic.ca/~canfeduw/ Girl Guides ...... 250-383-1712 Central Saanich Lions Club ...... 250-652-5777 Kids’ Klub ...... 250-881-1223 Central Saanich Seniors Citizens Association...... 250-652-4611 Navy League Cadets & Sea Cadets ...... 250-656-3344 or 250-652-6925 Chamber of Commerce ...... 250-656-3616 4H Club ...... 250-652-1682 Dog Obedience Club (NOSA) ...... 250-655-0047 Princess Patricia Light Infantry Army Cadet Corps ...... 250-363-0872 Friends of Dominion Brook Park...... 250-656-4185 Scouts Canada ...... 1-888-726-8876 Juan de Fuca (Victoria) Kinette Club ...... 250-474-4437 Kiwanis Club of Sidney & Peninsula ...... 250-475-9259 LaLeche League ...... 250-727-4384 Library: Central Saanich ...... 250-652-2013 Library: Sidney ...... 250-656-0944 Mary Winspear Cultural Centre: Room Booking & Information ...... 250-656-0275 North Saanich Residents Association...... www.northsaanichonline.com Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization Central Saanich...... 250-544-4227 North Saanich...... 250-656-1931 Sidney...... 250-656-2121 Peninsula Newcomers Club ...... [email protected] Rotary: Brentwood Bay...... 250-652-3131/250-652-1672 Sidney (evening club) ...... 250-656-6789 Sidney By The Sea (morning club) ...... 250-655-6662 Royal Canadian Legion ...... 250-656-2428 Sidney Lions Club ...... 250-655-1077 Toastmasters - Saanich Peninsula Club...... 250-656-1601 Victoria Model Railway Club ...... 250-727-6898 70 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Program Directory Preschool (0 - 5yrs) How do I Get a Job at the Pool? ...... 34 Standard First Aid ...... 33 Baseline Buddies Tennis...... 61 Junior Lifeguard Club...... 17 CPR-C Certification & Recertification .....33 Birthday Parties ...... 10 Kayaking Golf Lessons...... 29 Childminding...... 41 Kayaking Camp ...... 22 Groove Method...... 41 Dance Camp...... 18 Kayaking for Families...... 56 Hockey...... 58 French Pre-Immersion Camp ...... 18 Leadership Development Level 1 & Level 2...32 Hormone Health & Weight Management...44 Golf - Tiny Tots Camp...... 21 Mad Science Camps...... 23 How do I Get a Job at the Pool? ...... 34 Gymnastics...... 27 Martial Arts Jewellery Making...... 25 Kinder-Camp...... 14 Kimura Shukokai Karate...... 28 Kayaking Kindergym ...... 8 & 27 Tae Kwon Do...... 21, 27 & 28 Kayaking for Families...... 56 Music Music Kayaking for Adults...... 56 Piano Camp ...... 19 Guitar Camp...... 19 50+ Kayaking ...... 55 Music Sampler Camp ...... 19 Music Sampler Camp ...... 19 Kayak Rescue Course...... 55 Suzuki Violin...... 19 Piano Camp...... 19 Kayaking Rolling Course...... 55 Petite Picassos Camp...... 17 Suzuki Violin...... 19 Jazzercise ...... 41 Pre & Post Camp Care...... 13 National Lifeguard Service & Recert...... 35 Keep it Up...... 45 Sportball ...... 22 & 28 Outdoor Pursuits Camp ...... 16 Kickboxing (Women’s Only) ...... 41 Soccertron for Tots ...... 20 Pre & Post Camp Care...... 13 Martial Arts Swimming Lessons...... 49 Recreational Skating Instructor Course...... 33 Kuk Sool (Korean)...... 29 Rowing Tae Kwon Do...... 29 Tae Kwon Do (Parent & Child)...... 27 Learn To Row ...... 22 Minds in Motion...... 46 Recreational Rowing ...... 29 Natural Soap Making...... 25 Youth (6 - 18yrs) Snorkeling/Scuba National Lifeguard Service & Recert...... 35 Acting Arts...... 24 Bubble Makers...... 54 Osteofit...... 46 Acrylic Workshop for Teens...... 24 SASY - Surface Air Snorkeling for Youth.54 PACE ...... 37 Acting Out Theatre Camp...... 17 Padi - Discover Scuba Diving...... 55 Painting Adventure Camp...... 15 Soccer At Butchart Gardens...... 25 ARTrageous Camp...... 15 Soccertron Half Day Camp ...... 20 Field Trip to Heritage Acres...... 25 Babysitting Training...... 32 Soccertron Full Day Camp...... 20 Personal Training...... 45 Badminton Camp ...... 61 Soccer with Sportball...... 28 Pilates Basketball - Eli Pasquale Camp...... 20 Sportball Gentle Pilates...... 43 Battle of the Bands...... 6 Multi Sport Camp...... 22 Levels 1/2...... 44 Be An Author Camp...... 17 EcoQuest Camp ...... 22 Yogilates for 50+...... 43 Birthday Parties ...... 10 Sports - Ultimate Camp...... 15 Photography - Digital...... 30 Bronze Star ...... 35 Squash Camp ...... 61 Qi Gong...... 42 Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross...... 35 Sunseekers Camp...... 14 Recreational Skating Instructor Course...... 33 Byte Camp...... 23 Swimming Lessons...... 49 Rowing - Learn To Row ...... 29 3D Animation...... 23 Tennis Snorkeling/Scuba Claymation Move Production Level 2...... 23 2010 Tennis Camp ...... 61 All About...... 54 Canadian Swim Patrol...... 35 Baseline Buddies Tennis...... 61 Bubble Makers...... 54 Childminding...... 41 Centennial Park Tennis Camp...... 61 Padi - Discover Scuba Diving...... 55 Craft Camp ...... 17 Water Safety Instructor (WSI)...... 34 Soap Making - Natural ...... 31 Crazy Cartooning...... 24 Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI).34 Squash ...... 62 Dance Water Safety Instructor (WSI ) Recert...... 34 Swimming Dance Camp...... 18 Weight Training for Teens...... 45 Adult Stroke Clinics...... 53 Hip Hop Camp ...... 18 Yoga - Hatha for Tweens & Teens...... 43 Beginner Lessons...... 53 Hawaiian Hula Dance...... 24 Young Chef on the Run...... 17 Intermediate Lessons...... 53 Highland Dance...... 24 X-Trek Camping Adventures...... 12 Master Swim Club...... 53 Enviro Kids Camp...... 14 55+ Beginner Lessons...... 54 Extreme Movie Night...... 12 Adult (19+ yrs) 55+ Intermediate Lessons...... 54 Extreme Pool Parties...... 12 Take Heart ...... 47 Extreme Teen Parties...... 10 (some adult programs are for 15yrs+) Take Heart Maintenance ...... 47 FOODSAFE...... 33 Active Rehabilitation ...... 46 Tennis...... 62 First Aid Aqua Joints...... 54 Tea Leaf Reading...... 31 Safety Awareness Childhood Emerg...... 33 Battle of the Bands...... 6 Trail Walkers...... 42 Standard First Aid ...... 33 Breakout Bootcamp ...... 41 Water Rehabilitation...... 46 CPR-C Certification & Recertification .....33 Computers Water Safety Instructor (WSI)...... 34 French Microsoft Word 2007...... 30 Weight Room Camp Francais...... 15 Microsoft Excel 2007 Level 1...... 30 Orientation & Consultation ...... 45. Pre-Immersion Experience...... 18 Craft Workshops for Adults...... 25 Wellness Park Orientation...... 42 Let’s Play and Practice...... 18 Dance Yoga Golf - Junior Camp...... 21 Hawaiian Hula...... 26 Iyengar...... 43 Gymnastics Latin & Ballroom Line Dances...... 26 Gentle Hatha...... 43 Parent & Tot ...... 27 Social Ballroom Dance Practice...... 26 Hatha Flow...... 43 Gym Bugs ...... 27 FOODSAFE...... 33 Power Yoga...... 43 Summersault Camp ...... 21 Fit for Life...... 45 Yogalates for 50+...... 43 Home Alone...... 32 First Aid Horseback Riding Camp ...... 21 Safety Awareness Childhood Emerg...... 33 www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 71 Panorama Program Locations

Program Location Map

LANDSEND ROAD Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Panorama Recreation Centre ROAD 1 Coal 1885 Forest Park Drive Island

WAIN ROAD 2 Bayside School

PATRICIA BAY 1101 Newton Place Tsehum Harbour SAANICH 3 Beacon Community Services

4 R E 9860 Third Street S T H HIGHWAY A Patricia V E MCDONALD PARK MILLS ROAD 12 N North Saanich Middle School D 4 Bay R 3 10475 McDonald Park Road BEACON AVE. Victoria 10 11 Airport Central Saanich Cultural Centre WEILER AVE. 5 8 1209 Clarke Road WEST 6 Falcon Gymnastics MCTAVISH ROAD Bazan FOREST 208-721 Vanalman Avenue 14 PARK Bay Coles 1 Elk Lake - Hamsterly Beach

Bay ROAD 7 DEAN PARK RD Sayward Road AMITY t e l BARRETT n Greenglade Community Centre I 8

h 2151 Lannon Way

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SAANICH i

ROAD n

a MT NEWTON a CROSS ROAD 9 Island View Golf

S 7081 Central Saanich Road

EAST 10 Mary Winspear Centre PATRICIA

ST.STEPHENS RD ST.STEPHENS 2243 Beacon Avenue DRIVE 17 Brentwood SAANICH Bay STELLYS CROSS ROAD SEAQUEST Adventures 5 9 11 WALLACE ISLAND VIEW RD 105 - 2537 Beacon Avenue VEYANESS

ROAD CROSS 2 KEATING ROAD 12 SHOAL Centre MARTINDALE RD 16 BAY POINT 10030 Resthaven Drive OLD 15 WELCH Victoria City Rowing/Elk Lake WILLIS ROAD TANNER 13 DURRANCE WEST 5100 Pat Bay Highway

Durrance Lake WEST SAANICH

OLD EAST ROAD EAST OLD

HUNT

OLDFIELD ROAD OLDFIELD CENTRAL School District No. 63 (Saanich) 14 KELSET Elementary School School District No. 62 (Sooke) SAANICH SAYWARD BROOKLEIGH 1800 Forest Park Drive 7 BAY Westside Stables CORDOVA ROAD 15 WEST 6404 Central Saanich Road 13HIGHWAY LOHR Elk Lake CLAREMONT RD SAANICH 16 Butchart Gardnens

WESLEY 800 Benvenuto Avenue

LAKE Prospect Beaver Lake Lake HALIBURTON 17 Heritage Acres DRIVE 7321 Lochside Drive

ROAD PROSPECT

ROYAL OAK WILKINSON RD BLENKINSOP

VANALMAN AVE QUADRA School District No. 63 (Saanich) For information call 250.656.7271 School District No. 61 6 (GreaterVictoria) or visit www.panoramarecreation.ca GLANFORD

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Designed to facilitate access by children and Program Feedback youth to physical activity and recreation On the last day of classes parents and/or participants are asked to programs and as a means of helping them complete a program feedback form. This feedback helps us to provide maintain a healthy active lifestyle, the Children’s Fitness quality programs. We appreciate your input. Tax Credit applies to many Panorama programs. Visit www.panoramarecreation.ca Photographs and Program Ideas Welcome Commitment to Satisfaction Your photographs or program ideas may be used in future issues of Panorama Recreation is totally committed to satisfying you with our the program brochure. Please email feedback/program ideas to info@ classes, programs, events and facilities in which you participate. If you panoramarec.bc.ca are not completely satisfied with our service delivery, please tell us and we will do the following: 1. Attempt to rectify any concerns you may have. 2. Transfer your registration to another program or session. 3. If the above steps do not meet your satisfaction, we will review the circumstances and consider issuing a partial/full refund subject to our administrative fee.

Course Cancellation If a minimum number of registrants is not met, we may have to cancel or combine classes. These decisions are made a few days in advance of the start date, so please register early to avoid disappointment. Image courtesy of Deborah Twemlow In the event of unforeseen circumstance, that result in the closure of a facility or program cancellation, refunds will be F reedom of Information given on a proportionate ratio for fees or charges paid. If you are registering for a program, purchasing an active pass, or renting a facility, we will ask for certain personal information. This is required to ensure proper record Course Capacities keeping, to properly register you in the program of your Staff review the waitlists on a continuous basis and make efforts choice, to ensure the security and proper use of your pass, to accommodate everyone interested in the course if a class is and for invoicing and other correspondence as needed. The full. Please add your name to the waitlists for our classes to avoid information is for the sole use by the Peninsula Recreation disappointment. Commission and its staff and is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Private Lesson Refunds Section 26(c). A notice period of 72 hours is required to cancel private lessons in order to receive a refund or credit unless accompanied by a medical note. Please call appropriate coordinator. Rf e und Policy Holidays/Long Weekends Programs The majority of programs are not scheduled to run on statutory A $5 administration fee will be charged on all requests for holidays. This will be noted on your program registration receipt. refunds for each program. Withdrawals I nfant and Toddler Pool Programs Seventy-two hour notice is required in order to receive a full In an endeavour to provide uncontaminated bodies of water, Panorama refund. After this time, the course amount will be prorated. Recreation sells infant and toddler “pool pants” which when properly sized, do not leak or weigh the child down. All infants and toddlers who are not toilet trained will be required to wear “pool pants”. Disposable Patron Recognition diapers are NOT permitted. Do you know someone who has been a regular patron of Panorama Recreation - for 15 years or more? Let us know! www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 73 Registration Information

Please return PRIOR to camp, in person, M STu be completed by all via fax at 250.656.3360, or by e-mail participants registering at [email protected] when in camp programs. registering online.

cp am information form SWIMMING ABILITY Is your child a swimmer? Please Print (all information provided is kept confidential) YES NO GENERAL INFO Does your child require a lifejacket? Child’s Name (last, first): ______YES NO Address: ______Birthdate: ______PICK UP (person authorized to pick up your child) Home Phone #: ______Name: ______Child’s Doctor: ______Phone: ______Medical #: ______Name: ______Parent or Guardian: ______Phone: ______Work Phone #: ______BUS WALK HOME PICK UP Emergency Contact: ______Phone: ______EMERGENCIES I hereby authorize staff of Panorama Recreation to obtain the aid ofa ALLERGIES / MEDICAL CONCERNS / ETC registered medical practitioner or ambulance services to initiate treatment A) Does your child have any allergies (e.g. food, hayfever, bees, etc.)? for ______in the event of his/her illness or YES NO accident, should attempts to contact the parent/guardians fail.

If YES, please explain: ______Signature Date

B) Is your child on any medication (e.g. insulin, ritalin, etc.)? FIELD TRIPS (if applicable) I hereby authorize staff of Panorama Recreation to remove ______YES NO ______from the premise for field trips. If YES, please explain: ______

______Signature Date

C) Are there any other concerns regarding your child we should be aware of? PHA OTOGR PHS YES NO At times, we take photographs during the camp for promotional purposes If YES, please explain: ______only. Can your child be photographed?

______YES NO

74 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Registration Information

R taegis r tion online at: Sign p me u ! www.panoramarecreation.ca Call us at 250.656.7271 or by e-mail Main Contact: ______at [email protected] to obtain your Login ID/ Last Name: ______barcode & PIN/Password. If we have your email address on file, you can retrieve this information on-line. First Name: ______Birthdate (dd/mm/yyyy): ______Please indicate the area in which you live:

Address: ______Sidney Victoria

City: ______Postal Code: ______North Saanich Gulf Islands Home Phone: ______Central Saanich Other Work Phone: ______NOTE: GST is not included in program prices & will be added into E-mail: ______taxable programs PARTICIPANT’S BIRTHDATE LESSON M/F PROGRAM NAME COURSE # COST TIME FULL NAME dd/mm/yyyy DATES

Phone Registration: 250.656.7271 Internet Registration: www.panoramarecreation.ca Fax Registration: 250.656.3360

Mail in (please check appropriate box) DEBIT CARD CHEQUE

Drop off VISA MASTERCARD

Cheque(s) enclosed (separate cheque for each program please) CASH CREDIT ON ACCT

GIFT CERTIFICATE

______Credit Card # Cardholder Name Expiry Date

Date: ______Registration Policy Time: ______PRC - reserves the right to cancel any programs with insuf- Notes: ______ficient registration.

FOR OFFICE ______www.panoramarecreation.ca Summer 2010 75 reGIsTraTIOn InfOrMaTIOn 1 3 4 5 2 ...WAYS TO REGISTER6

regiSTer on-line eMail [email protected] www.panoramarecreation.ca Beginning Fri, April 30 @ 6am Beginning Fri, April 30 @ 6am Complete the registration form provided and scan and This secure site allows you to register for programs immediately. email in your registration using your VISA or Mastercard Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. Contact number for payment. Your registration will be processed reception by e-mail at [email protected], or by phone at in the order received. 250.656.7271 for your Login ID/barcode & PIN #/Password. Mail in PerSon Panorama recreation Beginning Fri, April 30 @ 6am 1885 forest Park Dr. Drop Off Only: Your registration will be processed in the north Saanich, BC V8l 4a3 order received. Please complete all registration information Beginning Fri, April 30 @ 6am on the form provided. Mail-ins are processed daily. Your registration confirmation and receipt will be mailed to you. Please enclose a separate cheque for each program or use your VISA or Mastercard. faX 250.656.3360 Beginning Fri, April 30 @ 6am Complete the registration form provided and Fax in your PHone 250.656.7271 registration using your VISA or Mastercard number for Beginning Mon, May 3 @ 8:30am payment. Your registration will be processed in the order Phone-ins will be accepted using either your VISA or received. Mastercard. When phoning, please be ready with the following information: - Course name and number. See pages 73 - 75 for more program - Registrant’s name, age, address, telephone number and & registration information. e-mail address. Parent’s name is also required to register a child. - Your VISA or Mastercard number, expiry date and name of card holder.

New Books • Newspapers • Magazines Publishers’ Remainders and Maps • Nautical Charts • Calendars • Puzzles New Books for Preschoolers Overstocks at Bargain Prices Games • Greeting Cards • Gift Certificates to Young Adults 8 am – 9 pm Daily 8 am – 9 pm Daily 10 am – 5 pm, Tue – Sat 250.656.4449 250.656.2345 250.655.7165 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

76 Summer 2010 www.panoramarecreation.ca Make a splash in camps with Slider... for an experience beyond your imagination! Brochurewww.panoramarecreation.ca Advertising: If your business or organization wouldSummer be interested 2010 in supporting this community centre77 by placing an ad, please contact Lisa at 250.655.2179 or [email protected]