SPRING & SUMMER 2018 Recreation Program Catalogue Spring registration | March 7 & March 21 Summer registration | March 28, June 6 & July 11 halifax.ca/rec Page 2 Spring & Summer 2018 Recreation Program Catalogue 2018 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Beaches & Bedford Outdoor Pool Open | February 6, 2018 Deadlines: Aquatic Coordinator | February 18, 2018 Remaining positions | March 2, 2018 Adventure Earth Centre Open | February 6, 2018 Deadlines: Adventure Earth Coordinator and Youth Leadership Coordinator | February 18, 2018 Spring Coordinator, Camp Cooks, and Remaining Positions | March 1, 2018 Recreation Summer Manager & Instructor Open | February 15, 2018 Deadlines: Summer Manager/Coordinator, Youth Leadership Coordinator, and Inclusion Coordinator | April 3, 2018 Summer Instructor | April 22, 2018 Online applications only at halifax.ca/rec/employment NEW IN 2018: Applications can be accepted from mobile devices. Page 2 Spring & Summer 2018 Recreation Program Catalogue Spring & Summer 2018 Recreation Program Catalogue Page 3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION ON PAGE 115 Spring Registration | 10 a.m. Summer Registration | 10 a.m. March 7 & March 21 March 28, June 6 & July 11 CONTENTS HALIFAX RECREATION Strives to enrich the lives of residents & create vibrant communities by General Interest providing inclusive, affordable & accessible recreation services, facilities, & Summer Employment ............................... 2 programs. Promo New Registration ......................... 4 Sport Ball ......................................................... 5 Our recreation programs & services aim to: Physical Literacy .......................................... 6 • Reflect the uniqueness & character of our communities & neighborhoods Inclusion ........................................................... 8 • Offer accessible, inclusive & affordable programs & services Youth Leadership Program .................. 10 • Promote well-being & active lifestyles Rec Van ......................................................... 10 • Emphasize priority groups like children, youth & neighborhoods Facility Scheduling ................................... 11 Summer Camp Descriptions .............. 12 High Five ....................................................... 12 St. Mary’s Boat Club ................................ 60 Sackville Sports Stadium ....................111 Community Facilities ............................112 Policies & Guidelines .............................113 Index .............................................................114 Registration .................................... 115 Emera Oval ...............................................116 Programming Adventure Earth Centre ........................ 13 Bedford & Hammonds Plains .............. 16 Beechville, Lakeside & Timberlea ......... 22 Cole Harbour & Lawrencetown ...............26 Dartmouth ................................................... 31 Eastern Passage ........................................ 37 Fall River ....................................................... 41 Halifax ............................................................ 45 Musquodoboit Harbour ......................... 61 Musquodoboit Valley .............................. 66 North Preston/East Preston ............... 68 Due to the advanced printing of this catalogue, some information may have Sackville ........................................................ 70 changed. For the most up-to-date information on program offerings, visit Sheet Harbour .......................................... 75 halifax.ca/RecConnect or contact your local recreation centre. Spryfield & Sambro ................................. 79 Tantallon & Hubbards ............................. 83 Please note all courses are introductory level unless otherwise stated. Swimming Beaches ......................................................... 85 Spring Summer Beach Programs ........................................ 86 Spryfield Wave Pool ................................ 90 Programs Programs Needham Community Pool .................. 91 Swim Schedules STARTING IN STARTING IN Wavepool Pool ....................................... 92 APRIL JUNE Needham Pool ........................................ 93 Bedford Outdoor Pool ........................ 93 Swim Programs ......................................... 94 CONTACT halifax.ca/recreation 902.490.6666 @hfxrec @hfxrec Page 4 Spring & Summer 2018 Recreation Program Catalogue Take Control – Onsite, Online, or On the Go Imagine faster, online registration at the busiest times; easy access to your account information; and quickly managing your family’s recreation experience from your fingertips. This summer, we’re launching new software to make it easier for you to register for the programs you love. 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