YOUTH program contact: Maggie Art Preteen Out Trips (9-13 yrs) ART • Photography & Film SOC • Tours & Day Trips YOUTH Pinhole Cameras! (8-14 yrs) Learn how to take a picture with a simple box! Pinhole cameras have been around for centuries, and make amazing photographs. Participants will construct a pinhole camera from scratch, and learn a little bit about photography. All supplies will be provided-just bring you imagination! M Jul 7-Jul 28 4:00-6:00pm $129/4 sess 32301.301DN Instructor: August Bramhoff Our preteen trips will give you somethin’ to talk about. We are going to hit up different venues around Vancouver while meeting new people and having a good time. Please note that a completed consent form and pre-registration for each activity is required for all out trips. These trips are not to be missed! Bring your friends and explore Vancouver with our leaders Aidan Lee, Nick Joe, and Maggie Li! Go-Karting Friday Night (9-13 yrs) F Jun 6 35701.210DN 5:00-9:00 pm $40/1 trip Dive in Night Saturday Night (10-13 yrs) The entire pool is reserved for preteens only with activity stations, music, a concession and much more. Note: Please meet at Lord Byng Pool (3990 W 14th Ave Vancouver). Bring your swimsuit. Sa Jun 7 5:00pm-8:00pm 35701.213DN $7/1 event Photo by Tilman Luettich, Winner of the Spring 2014 Photo Contest Youth Photo Contest (13-18 yrs) Do you have a passion for photography? Want to see your photo displayed in our seasonal recreation guide? We will be accepting photos for our Fall brochure that encompass community, recreation, Dunbar, and any other related aspects. All identified people must sign a photo-release form found at the centre. Email to [email protected]. Submit your photos by July 11th, 2014. Pitch & Putt Golf in Stanley Park Friday Night (9-13 yrs) F Jun 13 35701.211DN 4:30-9:30 pm $12/1 trip Games Galore at West Point Grey Community Centre Friday Night (9-13 yrs) F Jun 20 35701.212DN 5:00-9:00 pm $10/1 trip FREE Sports Open Gym Weekly Schedule (10-18 yrs) M Jul 7-Aug 18 4:00-6:00pm Th Aug 7-Aug 21 4:00-8:30pm These sessions are for youth to use the gym free of charge. Please bring your own equipment as ours is limited. A valid OneCard is required. No registration required. Check dunbarcentre.org for schedule updates. 22 | Lazer Tag Pro-D Day Friday (9-13 yrs) Note: Please pack a lunch. F Jun 27 10:00am-4:00pm 35703.201DN $40/1 trip Indoor Rock Climbing at Cliffhangers Climbing Saturday (9-13 yrs) Note: Please dress appropriately and pack a lunch. Sa Jul 12 10:00am-4:00pm 35703.301DN $40/1 trip Lazer Tag Saturday (9-13 yrs) Note: Please pack a lunch. Sa Jul 26 10:00am-4:00pm 35703.302DN $40/1 trip Cultus Lake Water Park Saturday (9-13 yrs) Note: Please bring swimsuit, lots of sunscreen, and a lunch. We will be taking a charter bus to the venue. Sa Aug 16 10:00am-6:00pm 35703.303DN $45/1 trip Preteen End of School Year Dance (Grade 6/7) We will be pumpin’ the top 50 hit songs along with professional lights and effects. Tickets will go on sale in person only. Grade 6 & 7 only. Sa Jun 21 6:00-9:00pm 35601.202DN $10/ticket | Registration begins Monday, June 9 at www.vancouver.ca/dunbarrec YOUTH program contact: Maggie Educational Camping EDU • Leadership FIT • Outdoor & Wilderness SOC • Volunteering Junior Leadership for Grades 6&7 (11-13 yrs) new Youth Camping Trip Bronze Level (13-18yrs) Youth Duke of Edinburgh Award (14-24 yrs) new The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an internationally recognized leadership program that encourages youth to challenge themselves in a fun, active environment. Participants must be self-motivated and able to work independently to complete the four components of this program: Service, Skill, Physical Fitness and Expedition. Fee includes a Duke of Edinburgh Award Log book. For more information contact 604.222.6054. We will be meeting weekly to participate in the service component of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. No classes on July 14 & August 4. M Jul 7-Aug 11 4:30-6:00pm 35902.301DN $36/booklet Instructor: Maggie Li Discover the wilderness around Squamish and Callaghan Valley on this overnight youth camping trip (June 27–June 29). Trip includes all transportation, food and fun! Leaders will ensure safety and maximize fun! We will be hiking to amazing viewpoints and learning about the outdoors. Meets the criteria for those participants completing their Bronze’s Level OR the practice jouney of the Gold Level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Mandatory pre-trip meeting will be on Tuesday, June 12, 2014. No refunds after June 10th, 2014. Su F Sa Jun 27-Jun 29 35703.203DN $360/1 trip Leaders: Maggie Li & Erik Price Youth Camping Trip Silver Level (13-18yrs) Discover the wilderness around Cultus Lake on this overnight youth camping trip (August 19 to 23; five days and four nights away). Trip includes all transportation, food and fun! Leaders will ensure safety and maximize fun! Not only will there be hiking in the amazing parks around the lake, we will be stopping in at the Cultus Lake Waterslides. Meets the criteria for those participants completing their Silver Level, the Actual Jouney of the Gold Level, or the Residential Project of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Mandatory pre-trip meeting will be on Tuesday, August 5th at 4pm. No refunds after August 5th, 2014. M Tu W Th F Aug 18-Aug 22 35703.202DN $550/1 trip Summer Daycamp Volunteer Orientation (16+ yrs) This training session provides hands-on experience and information about our summer day camp programs, volunteer requirements and policies, and a short interview with our Summer Day Camp staff. Note: You must complete a volunteer orientation and a police information check in order to volunteer with Dunbar Community Centre Summer Daycamps this summer. Sa Jun 14 9:30am-12:30pm 37001.202DN FREE Youth Summer Volunteer Orientation (13-18 yrs) If you are interested in volunteering with the Dunbar Community Centre this summer, please come to the youth volunteer orientation! This training session provides information about our summer programs, volunteer requirements and policies. This is a great way to gain experience for school volunteering or personal interest! M Jun 23 4:00-6:00pm 37001.203DN FREE For more info, please contact www.dunbarcentre.org | tel 604.222.6060 ext.2 | 23 YOUTH This is a leadership program to learn how to become a volunteer with the Dunbar Community Centre and to become more involved within the Dunbar community. Preteens will learn the necessary skills and receive ongoing leadership training while supporting the community centre. A special event (planned and developed by the preteens) will be part of the leadership project. No class on July 16. For information, contact the Community Youth Worker 604.222.6054. W Jul 2-Aug 13 4:00-6:00pm 35901.301DN FREE Instructor: Maggie Li Volunteering DAYCAMP program contact: Sophie Dunbar Community Centre Daycamps Weekly from June 30–August 22 Adventurers The Adventurers camp can host up to 4 campers with additional needs. Please contact Dawn Livesley for more information 604.718.5853. Sample activities: Nature hikes, beach play, leadership games, canoeing, swimming, indoor rock climbing, fun with science, darkroom photography, art with natural found materials. Don’t forget all the summer favourites like Splashdown, Watermania, Grouse Mountain Adventure, and Playland! Dunbar Summer All Stars Adaptive Camp for Young Adults with Disabilities (19-29 yrs) Discovery, independence, diversity, friendship, inclusion, life skills development, community awareness, and advocacy for persons with disabilities are the central values to this camp. This unique summer camp program is a combination of independent and integrated activities for young adults with additional needs who are looking to have fun, learn skills, and socialize. Outcomes include enhanced selfesteem, improved social and communication skills, and increased experience using public transit while in-program. If you are a new participant, an assessment interview is required; some participants may be asked to provide their own assistants based on the assessment. This camp is designed to meet the needs of young adults with mild to moderate disabilities. The ratio is 5 young adults to 1 leader with volunteer support. Sample activities: Swimming, UBC Rose and Nitobe Garden, Splash Down, water parks, cooking, scavenger hunts and of course summer favourites such as Playland, the Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, and Splashdown! Children should dress appropriately for the weather. To be included daily: • bathing suit • hat • sunscreen • lunch Children will be asked to wear their camp t-shirts as often as they can and especially on out trips so they can easily be identified. T-shirt included with registration. Refunds To receive a full refund (less $10 cancellation fee), cancellation requests must be made by noon Monday prior to the week your child is registered for. Risk Management Parents/guardians are asked to complete waivers and medical forms no later than Friday before the camp starts. Inclusion Spaces Volunteer Supported Summer Day Camps for children 6-12yrs: To facilitate inclusion for children with disabilities ages 6–12 years, an Inclusion Facilitor is available at the Dunbar Community Centre for the summer program. Four spaces a week will be reserved for participants who need extra volunteer support. Parents are required to meet with the Inclusion Facilitor (IF) before the camp. Contact Dawn Livesley for more info: 604.718.5853. Volunteering See Summer Volunteering Orientation in Youth Section for information on how you can gain valuable work experience volunteering with summer daycamps. Must be 16+ yrs and undergo a police record check. For more info, please contact www.dunbarcentre.org | tel 604.222.6060 ext.2 | 21 DAYCAMP Juniors (5-8 yrs) | Seniors (9-12 yrs) Adventure, discovery, environmental stewardship, grassroots leadership development, diversity, friendship, and inclusion are central values to this camp. Daycamps General Information DAYCAMP program contact: Sophie Dunbar Community Centre Daycamps DAYCAMP Weekly from June 30–August 22 Dunbar Summer Daycamps offer exciting out-trips and engaging activities that promote friendship, teamwork, and an active lifestyle with friendly and lively day camp leaders! Camp Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Before Care: 8:30am-9:00am After Care: 4:00pm – 4:30pm T-Shirts, transportation and entrance fees are all included in the day camp fees. Before and after care is $5 each time. Sports of All Sorts Wacky Water Week Mad Science Special Needs All Stars $135 16-25 yrs 36602.301DN Special Needs All Stars $150 16-25 yrs 36602.304DN Special Needs All Stars $150 16-25 yrs 36602.307DN Call of The Wild High Seas Adventures Summer Celebration Special Needs All Stars $150 16-25 yrs 36602.302DN Special Needs All Stars $150 16-25 yrs 36602.305DN Special Needs All Stars $150 16-25 yrs 36602.308DN Time Warp Imaginarium Bonanza *No camp July 1st and August 4th. Special Needs All Stars $150 16-25 yrs 36602.303DN Special Needs All Stars $135 16-25 yrs 36602.306DN Jun 30–Jul 4* Adventurers $135 Jrs 5-8 yrs 36001.301DN Srs 9-12 yrs 36002.301DN Jul 7–Jul 11 Adventurers $150 Jr 5-8 yrs 36001.302DN Sr 9-12 yrs 36002.302DN Jul 14–Jul 18 Adventurers $150 Jr 5-8 yrs 36001.303DN Sr 9-12 yrs 36002.303DN 20 | Jul 21–Jul 25 Adventurers $150 Jr 5-8 yrs 36001.304DN Sr 9-12 yrs 36002.304DN Jul 28–Aug 1 Adventurers $150 Jr 5-8 yrs 36001.305DN Sr 9-12 yrs 36002.305DN Aug 5–Aug 8* Adventurers $135 Jr 5-8 yrs 36001.306DN Sr 9-12 yrs 36002.306DN Aug 11–Aug 15 Adventurers $150 Jr 5-8 yrs 36001.307DN Sr 9-12 yrs 36002.307DN Aug 18–Aug 22 Adventurers $150 Jr 5-8 yrs 36001.308DN Sr 9-12 yrs 36002.308DN | Registration begins Monday, June 9 at www.vancouver.ca/dunbarrec