MR-SUMMER Program Guide_2025 - FA

SPORTS Score big with sports programs for all ages and skill levels. From team sports to extreme sports, we’ve got you covered.

Adult/Senior

FAMILY RECREATIONAL KAYAK AND CANOE PADDLING Age: 6Y + Enjoy paddling with your family in recreational canoes and kayaks. Basic instruction will be given in canoes and kayaks for the first two sessions. In the remaining sessions families (up to four related family members) will be able to use the equipment to paddle around scenic Whonnock Lake. INSTRUCTOR: RCKC FEE: $200 | SESSIONS: 6 TU/TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM JUL 22-AUG 7 #82826 FEE: $135 | SESSIONS: 4 TU/TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM AUG 12-AUG 21 #82827 PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1: LEARN TO PLAY Age: 16Y + Join our Learn to Play Pickleball Clinic and discover the excitement of this fun and fast_paced sport! Our expert instructors will guide you through the basics: Covering serving, returning serves, scoring, court positioning, and basic tactics. Suited for beginners or those with fewer than 20 games played, equipment is provided, so there's no need to purchase a paddle beforehand. Gain confidence for any pickleball court! INSTRUCTOR: ELEVATE PICKLEBALL WHONNOCK LAKE CENTRE FEE: $170 | SESSIONS: 5 TU/TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM JUL 3-JUL 17 #82825

ADULT LEARN TO KAYAK Age: 19Y +

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Learn the proper posture, balance, steering, stroke technique and basic water safety skills in kayaks on Whonnock Lake. Instruction is provided by Ridge Canoe & Kayak Club coaches, and all equipment is included. INSTRUCTOR: RCKC

WHONNOCK LAKE CENTRE FEE: $150 | SESSIONS: 4

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Outdoors

FAMILY TRAIL TIME Age: 19Y and up

ANIMAL AWARE Age: 6Y +

Spend time in nature together as a family on these guided hikes. Parents and children will all benefit from the fresh air and exercise. Look forward to meeting other families, exploring our beautiful local trails, and engaging in a few family-friendly activities as you go. Sign up for one or the entire series! INSTRUCTOR: MADELEINE IRVING LOCATION: TBD FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 W 6:30PM - 8:30PM JUL 2 #83039 RED ALDER PARK W 6:30PM-8:30PM JUL16 #83040 MAPLERIDGEPARK W 6:30PM - 8:30PM JUL 30 #83540 DEER FERN PARK W 6:30PM-8:30PM AUG6 #83041 MAPLERIDGEPARK W 6:30PM-8:30PM AUG20 #83042 JERRYSULINAPARK EVENING SUMMER HIKING SERIES Age: 19Y + Gain a new perspective on the various parks in your “backyard” as you join a Nature Guide on the trails. Explore native plants, resident birds, wildlife, and more! INSTRUCTOR: MADELEINE IRVING LOCATION: THORNHILL PARK FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 6:30PM - 8:30PM JUL 12 #83043 RED ALDER PARK SA 6:30PM - 8:30PM JUL 26 #83044 UBC RES FOREST SA 6:30PM - 8:30PM AUG 9 #83045 RED ALDER PARK SA6:30PM-8:30PM AUG23 #83046 JERRYSULINAPARK

Animal Aware Workshop by Parks Canada is a family friendly program that teaches participants about wildlife safety, wildlife in the parks, how to see wildlife, and keeping wildlife wild. The workshop aims to provide tips on safely viewing animals while maintaining a respectful distance.

GARIBALDI SECONDARY FEE: $60 | SESSIONS: 1 TU

INSTRUCTOR: PARKS CANADA ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $0 | SESSIONS: 1 TH

5:00PM - 6:30PM JUL 8 5:00PM - 6:30PM JUL 15 5:00PM - 6:30PM JUL 22 5:00PM - 6:30PM JUL 29 5:00PM - 6:30PM AUG 5 5:00PM - 6:30PM AUG 12 5:00PM - 6:30PM AUG 19 5:00PM - 6:30PM AUG 26

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CAMPING 101 Age: 14Y +

Discover how easy and enjoyable camping can be! Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp team will guide you on packing necessities for a front-country camping experience. This family-friendly program will teach you everything you need to pack so you will feel prepared for the trip ahead. INSTRUCTOR: PARKS CANADA LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $0 | SESSIONS: 1 TH 7:30PM - 8:30PM JUL 24 #82939 Experience the proven benefits of time in nature on these guided hikes. Meet other parents, explore local trails, and lower your cortisol levels as you go! Hiking is a safe and low-impact way to rebuild strength and fitness after Baby. Please bring Baby in a comfortable carrier or backpack. Baby must be comfortably non-mobile for the hike. Trails will be easy to moderate. INSTRUCTOR: MADELEINE IRVING FEE: $10 | SESSIONS: 1 M 9:30AM - 11:00AM JUL 7 #83034 M 9:30AM - 11:00AM JUL 21 #83035 DEERFERNPARK M 9:30AM - 11:00AM AUG 11 #83036 UBC RES FOREST M 9:30AM - 11:00AM AUG 25 #83037 DEERFERNPARK HIKING WITH YOUR BABY Age: 16Y +

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 2: BEGINNER Age: 16Y +

Refine your pickleball prowess in our beginner clinic, designed for players with a basic knowledge of the game. Elevate skills in 3rd shot drops, transitions, dinking, drives, volleys, and fast hands. Introductory level strategies to give you an advantage on the court. INSTRUCTOR: ELEVATE PICKLEBALL

GARIBALDI SECONDARY FEE: $60 | SESSIONS: 1 TU

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