Summer 2011 Hours of Operation 3 FITNESS & HEALTH PROGRAMS 46 Activity & Locations 4 Fitness 46 Program Guide Facility Rates & Passes 5 Yoga 49 Schedules 6 Hikes & Walks 51 We are offering advertising space in the 2011 Activity & Program Guide to both profit AQUATICS PROGRAMS 10 SPORTS PROGRAMS and non-profit organizations. Parent & Tot 11 & LEAGUES 52 More than 39,000 copies are Preschool 11 Golf 52 distributed seasonally, free Red Cross Swim Kids 12 Tennis 52 of charge. Space is limited and all advertisements must meet Private Swim Lessons 13 Beach Volleyball 55 City guidelines. Teen & Adult Swim Lessons 14 Slo-Pitch Leagues 56 Lifeguard Training 15 Contact Tanya Terrace at the Capital News Instructor Training 16 SPORT DEVELOPMENT 57 (250 763-3212) PacificSport 57 to place your ad in our next issue FIRST AID PROGRAMS 17 Community Sport Organizations 59 Advertising herein does not 6 & UNDER PROGRAMS 18 ACCESSING RECREATION 63 constitute an endorsement. Dance 18 General Interest 18 PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS For concerns regarding guide WITH A DISABILITY 65 distribution please call PlaySchool Summer Camps 19 Martial Arts 20 250-763-7575 VOLUNTEERING 67 Sports 20 SENIORS INFORMATION 68 Prices subject to change ParK & PLAY in Your NeigHBourHood 22 ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE 70 Look for CHILDREN PROGRAMS 23 CITY INFORMATION 77 the Fall Art 23 Community Advertising 80 Dance 24 Community Directory 90 Activity & General Interest 24 Martial Arts 25 Program Music 25 Guide on Sports 26 August 7th Summer Camps 26 ADULT / YOUTH PROGRAMS 41 Art 41 Cooking 42 Dance 42 General Interest 44 Languages 44 Music 45 Wellness 45 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRICES SUBJECT TO 2 REGISTRATION WE ARE pleaseD TO ANNOUNCE our registration system has been upgraded to make registration easier There are 3 easy for you. We look forward to providing you with a more positive experience when registering for your favorite ways to register program or activity. Please remember that in general, kelowna.ca/recreation registration is a very busy time and wait times can INTERNET be longer than normal. Your patience is appreciated Note: not all programs are available for online as we strive to help everyone get into the program of registration and are identified in the guide. their choice. • Online registration opens at 7:30 am You will need: • Account PIN and Client barcode (please call or email to have this set up) • Course barcode (found under each program REGISTRATION DATES: description in guide) • Valid Visa or Mastercard or pre-arranged credit on account • Click on "Register Online" to access the site, select program and pay General Programs Don't forget to print your receipt Thur June 2 – 7:30am Note: If your session unexpectedly times out, call 250 469-8800 and our staff will complete Programs for Persons your transaction. Please remember that our phone lines are very busy on registration days with a Disability and wait times will be longer than normal. Fri June 3 – 7:30am Your patience is appreciated. IN PERSON 1800 Parkinson Way • Mon–Fri 7:30am–9:00pm; Sat & Sun 8:00 am-4:00 pm Leagues • Valid Visa, Mastercard, Debit, Cash Mon June 6 – 7:30am and Cheques BY PHONE 250 469-8800 Aquatics & First Aid Programs • Mon-Fri 7:30am–9:00pm • Sat-Sun 8:00am–4:00pm Tues June 7 – 7:30am • Valid Visa, Mastercard or pre-arranged Queue numbers handed out at 7:00am credit on account Please remember that phone lines are very busy on registration days and wait times CUSTOMER SATISFActION will be longer than normal. Your patience is Your experience is important to us and our goal is to make appreciated. registration an easy and fast process so that you can get on with your day. In the event that you are unsatisfied with your experience, please call 250 469-8800 or email us at [email protected] so that we can understand your experience and strive to improve. kelowna.ca/recreation 250 469-8800 hOuRS OF OPeRAtION 3 Get active with the City of Kelowna’s Recreation & Cultural Services. the Summer Activity & Program Guide is full of new things to do, as well as old favorites for fun, fitness, learning and personal development. exercise your muscles or exercise your mind while having fun at our programs, events and facilities. the famous Okanagan summer weather is almost here and you know what comes with it? endless days and endless ‘kid’ energy. Not to worry, we have ways to keep them busy and keep you happy! Plan now for fun the whole family can enjoy whether together or individually. Our Program Coordinators have prepared an exciting array of ways your entire family can Get Active and Stay Active this summer. Beat the heat and take the opportunity to get involved in something fun. Look inside our guide and see what sparks your interest. Registration is always a busy time for us but we continue to make improvements so that it is easy for you to register. Whether it’s one of our summer walks where you can make new friends and explore new locations or a day camp for your bundle of energy so you can get your work done, we want to ensure everybody gets to play and fully engage in a healthy, active lifestyle. As you review this guide I am confident you will discover a program or service that appeals to you and encourages your commitment to a healthy mind and body. Stop in and see us or give us a call but don’t miss the opportunity to participate this summer. Jim Gabriel Recreation & Cultural Services Director Recreation & Cultural Services Parkinson Recreation Centre 1800 Parkinson Way V1Y 4P9 ph. 250 469-8800 fax. 250 862-3326 kelowna.ca/recreation Summer Hours of Operation at Parkinson Access Passes/Volunteering 250 469-8759 Recreation Centre as of June 27, 2011 Rentals Monday to Friday 6:00am-9:30pm Facility rental 250 469-8957 Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm Arenas and Sportstfields Rentals 250 469-8780 PRC Aquatic Rentals 250 469-8840 Administration Hours Parkinson Knox Mountain Park Rentals 250 469-8409 Recreation Centre Monday to Friday 6:00am-9:00pm Administration Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-4:30pm Outdoor events 250 469-8853 Aquatic Centre Schedules 250 469-8800 x1 Holiday Hours of Operation Parkinson Public Skating Information 250 469-8800 x4 Recreation Centre Scorelines July 1 10:00am-3:00pm PRC 250 469-8666 August 1 10:00am-3:00pm City 250 469-8664 September 5 10:00am-3:00pm Softball 250 469-8700 Sportsfield Conditions hotline 250 469-8503 x2 Pacific Sport enquiries 250 469-8854 Programs Sport Kelowna Centre 250 469-8850 Parkinson Recreation Centre 250 469-8956 Capri Centre 250 469-8811 Registrations 250 469-8800 Programs outside of PRC 250 469-8811 Leagues and tournaments 250 469-8863 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRICES SUBJECT TO 250 469-8800 kelowna.ca/recreation 4 PROGRAM LOCAtIONS Knox Mountain - 450 Knox Mountain Rd. Program Locations Memorial Arena – 1424 Ellis St. Mugford Park – Mugford Rd. & Stetson St. Bankhead Community School – 1280 Wilson Ave Belgo Park – 895 Belgo Rd. Mission Creek Park - Eeco Centre - 2363 Springfield Rd. Ben Lee Park & Water Park – 900 Houghton Rd. Mission Sportsfields – 4105 Gordon Dr. N. Cameron Park – 2346 Richter St. N. Rutland Sportsfields – 375 Hartman Rd. (E. of Kelowna Family Y) Capital News Centre – Gordon Dr. & Lequime Rd. Capri Centre Office – 133-1835 Gordon Dr. (Capri Centre Mall) Okanagan Mission Activity Centre (OKMAC) – 4398 Hobson Rd. Cedar Creek Community Centre – 5160 Chute Lake Rd. Parkinson Recreation Centre (PRC) – 1800 Parkinson Way Central Okanagan Sailing Assoc. (COSA) - 4220 Hobson Rd. Prospera Place – 1223 Water St. Quigley Elemntary School – 705 Kitch Rd. City Park & Water Park – 1600 Abbott St. Quilchena Splash Park – Quilchena Park Curlew Park - 5210 Lark St. Duggan Park - 1494 Bernard Ave. Rotary Centre for the Arts - 421 Cawston Ave. E. Kelowna Softball Complex – 2741 KLO Rd. & E. Kelowna Rd. Rutland Centre - 765 Dodd Rd. Hollydell Park – Hollydell Rd. at Dundee Rd. Rutland Twin Arena – 645 Dodd Rd. Lillooet Park – 2180 Summit Dr. Sport Kelowna Centre Office – 645 Dodd Rd. Loseth Park – Loseth Dr. Sutton Glen Park – 464 Sutton Crescent Glenmore Sportsfield – 500 Valley Rd. The Golf Centre – 2650 Benvoulin Rd. South Kelowna Elementary School - 4176 Spiers Rd. Kelowna Library - 1380 Ellis St. Springvalley Elementary School - 470 Ziprick Rd. Water Street Centre – 1360 Water St. Kinsmen Park – 2600 Abbott St. Watson Rd. Elementary School – 475 Yates Rd. Kinsmen Fieldhouse Hall & Kinsmen Media Centre – Gordon Dr. Wigglesworth Park – Wigglesworth Cres. & Sumac Rd. E. & Lexington Rd. Programs may, at times, be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of a cancellation, time or location change, participants will be Refunds & Credits notified with as much lead time as possible. MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATIONS WAITLISTS • A pro-rated refund or credit will be issued If you are on a waitlist and you receive a call that there is space available, • No refunds for used 10 or 20 entry passes we will hold the spot for 24 hrs only. On long weekends, this time will be • Cancellations subject to a $5 cancellation fee extended until the first business day after the holiday. PROGRAM CANCELLations: • Should we cancel a program, your preference of a full refund, credit on MEDICAL REFUNDS OR EXTENSIONS account, or enrollment in another available program will be made • Programs or memberships - requests must be accompanied by a • Please allow 3 weeks for processing and mailing of a refund cheque valid Doctor's note. • Payments made by credit or debit card will be refunded back to the card CREDITS WITHdrawaLS & TRANSFERS: You may choose