Access Services

Adapted/Integrated
Youth Programming

Vancouver Park Board welcomes youth to participate in all community centre programs. Depending on the level of support needed, a program may request that you provide your own one-to-one worker. If you would like any information about suitability of a specific program, or to find a program to meet the specific interests or needs of the youth, please contact the Integration Program Assistant at 604-718-5853 or email dawn.livesley@vancouver.ca

Sport

Ball Hockey for Young Men 16+ years
West Point Grey Community Centre
Youth Ball Hockey is designed to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment for young adults (16+) with developmental disabilities. Contact norahflaherty@shaw.ca to discuss suitability of players, who must be able to understand 3-step directions, and attend without a one-to-one worker. No drop ins.

Basketball for Boys (DCYBA) 14-25 years
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
The Developmentally Challenged Youth Basketball Association (DCYBA) promotes and supports the development of youth with developmental challenges through basketball. Males 14-25 years old are welcome to join. Learn to play in a non-competitive fun environment.
Day: Tuesdays
Location: Marpole-Oakridge Community Center
Contact Ann Carr at 604-228-9527 or visit www.dcyba.org .

Basketball for Girls (DCYBA) 14-25 years
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
The DCY Basketball Association promotes and supports the development of youth with developmental challenges through basketball. This program welcomes female participants to learn to play basketball in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Day: Fridays
Contact: Angie Woof at 604-506-1879 or visit www.dcyba.org

Sledge Hockey
Hillcrest Community Center
4575 Clancy Loranger Way
Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2M4
TBD

Open to male and female able bodied and disabled players. This course will cover basic introductory skills to play sledge hockey. Skills such as skating, turning, puck handling and shooting will be covered. Full hockey gear is recommended but helmet, gloves and elbow pads are mandatory.

Please contact Melanie Josephs for any participants information at: melanie.josephs@vancouver.ca

Recreation/Social

Breaking through - Art Therapy 16-25 yrs
Art Therapy is psychotherapy combined with visual art. Through the creation of art and a discussion afterwards about the process, one can increase awareness of self, cope with stress and traumatic experiences, and enjoy the life affirming pleasures of artistic creativity. Participants will learn new techniques to use materials and mediums in their journey towards a greater self expression.
Day: Thursdays
Contact: 604-222-6060

Dancing Stars 12-18 years
Dunbar Community Centre
Come and have the time of your life doing dance aerobics to music like Hannah Montana and High School Musical… music you won’t stop dancing to! Work on stretching, dance routines and much more! If you are a new participant an assessment interview is required, and some participants may be asked to provide their own 1 to 1 support.
Days: Tuesdays
Contact: 604-222-6060

Dunbar Stars 16-25 years
Dunbar Community Centre
A combination of a segregated and integrated program; some activities are done by Stars only, and other times the group is integrated into special events that are happening for teens at the Centre. Opportunities are provided to develop social skills, confidence and the ability to interact in a group environment.
Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm 
Days: Fridays
Contact: 604-222-6060

Friday Friends 12-16 years
Hillcrest Centre
This is a social group that meets to participate in activities such as ice skating, swimming, cooking, crafts and much more! Participants will hang out and develop social skills with their new friends.
Days:  Fridays
Contact: 604-257-8545

Move, Groove and Chill 13-19 years
Hillcrest Centre
We’ll stretch, breath, balance and relax through yoga. We’ll use martial arts techniques to punch, kick, and elbow. We’ll dance, as we move to beats from different parts of the world. Feel the joy of dance, the power of martial arts and the relaxation of yoga!
Days: Tuesdays
Contact: 604-257-8500

Saturday Unlimited 13-19 years
Britannia Community Centre
Saturday Unlimited is a unique program which offers recreational opportunities to youth with varying disabilities. Participants take part in a wide range of activities in and around the city, meeting new friends and acquiring new skills. Knowledgeable staff, in-program transportation and one to one volunteers are provided to maximize the youth's participation and enjoyment of the program. Different activities take place each week and include at least one evening event each session to enhance age appropriate activities.
Contact: 604-257-8500

TLC Youth Recreation Program 13-18 years
Kitsilano Community Centre
TLC is youth recreation program located at Kitsilano Community Center for youth with mild disabilities who are currently attending school. TLC provides challenging activities and learning opportunities for youth and offers both after school programs and full time holiday programs.
Contact: 604-257-6903

YIA – Youth In Action 13+ years
Trout Lake Community Centre
Youth In Action is an exciting program for teens with disabilities. It is filled with fun and challenging activities and learning opportunities set in a recreational environment.
Days: Monday – Fridays 3:00-5:30   $6/day
Contact: Program Supervisor at 604-718-6288
http://tlcprogram.webs.com/

Summer Opportunities

Summer Unlimited 13-19 years
Britannia Community Centre
Summer Unlimited is a unique program which offers recreational opportunities to youth 13-19 years with special needs. Participants take part in a wide range of activities in and around the city, meeting new friends and acquiring new skills. Knowledgeable staff, in-program transportation and one to one volunteers are provided to maximize the youth's participation and enjoyment of the program. Different activities take place each week and include at least one evening event each session to enhance age appropriate activities.

TLC Youth Recreation Program 13-18 years
Kitsilano Community Centre
TLC is youth recreation program located at Kitsilano Community Center for youth aged 13 to 18 years with mild disabilities who are currently attending school. TLC provides challenging activities and learning opportunities for youth on a full time basis for summer.
Contact: 604-257-6903

Dunbar Stars 16-25 years
Dunbar Community Centre
This adapted youth program is a combination of segregated and integrated activities for participants looking to have fun and socialize. Some activities are done by Stars only, and other times the group is integrated into events that are happening at the Centre. Opportunities are provided to develop social skills, confidence and the ability to interact in a group environment. Public transportation is used for out trips. If you are a new participant an assessment interview is required, and some participants may be asked to provide their own 1 to 1 support.
Contact: 604-222-6060

Discovery Youth Program 13-18 years
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
Discovery Special Needs Youth Program is a summer recreation program for youth with mild developmental disabilities between 13 and 18 years of age. The program operates from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday, during the months of July and August. During the summer, the participants will take part in a variety of active leisure pursuits, both on-site an in the community, with both personal and social benefits. The activities will educate and expose the participants to new experiences, which they may wish to continue independently of the program. The scheduled activities will assist in developing positive peer relationships and independence through integrated activities in the community. 
Contact 604-257-8280

Youth In Action
Trout Lake Community Centre
Youth In Action is an exciting program for teens with disabilities. It is filled with fun and challenging activities and learning opportunities set in a recreational environment.
Contact 604-257-6955

Summer Hang Out 13 to 17 years
Renfrew Park Community Centre
Summer Hang Out is an exciting week-long program for high-functioning teens with developmental disabilities to meet new friends and have fun. The program will focus on developing positive peer relationships through interactive group activities such as games, crafts, gardening, adapted sports and weekly community out-trips. Participants will learn to build self-confidence and social skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Peer mentors will be present to interact and model positive social behaviour. Summer Hang Out is all about getting out in the community and having fun!  For more information please pick up a flier at Renfrew Community Centre or find our flier online at www.renfrewcc.com
Dates:
TBD
Time: 9am to 12pm
Location: Renfrew Community Centre, East 22nd Ave and Renfrew Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5M 2Y3
Room 008
Cost: TBD
Max 10 participants
Contact: Levana Luu at levana.luu@vancouver.ca

Musical Theater

Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre
7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver
Thursdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
September 29th, 2011 – May 24th, 2012
*Final Production May 31st, 2012
$480.00 for the year!

Music Therapist Instructor, Don Hardy, BMT, MTA has been involved with adapted musical theatre for the past 25 years. His experience includes making the arts accessible to people living with a variety of life challenges. Please contact Don Hardy at info@MTCstudio.ca for any program details.

This Program is Designed For Youth

• 13 years and up with a developmental disability who work well in a group setting
  • If a participant requires one-to-one support, an assistant who knows the participant well and can facilitate inclusion should accompany them
• Able to participate in a 1:5 ratio (1 Staff to 5 Participants)
• Able to communicate and attend to personal care needs (using changerooms and washrooms independently etc.)

Please contact Melanie Josephs for any participant information at: melanie.josephs@vancouver.ca