Windsor Junction Community Center Updates

Sunday, June 26, 2005

Our Programs

Hello to everyone and glad to see you back for another summer. July 4th is just around the corner and we are gearing up to begin. We have a great set of staff this year with many returning and a few new recruits.

Guarding Hours:
Weekly 1-6
Weekends 12-6
Beginning Canada Day Weekend...July 1st 12-6
July 2nd 12-6
July 3rd 12-6

Daycamp Hours and Information:
Open Monday to Friday 7:30-6 beginning July 4th and ending September 2nd
Price: $30/week or $10/day
Be sure to bring a hat, a waterbottle, bathing suit and towel, lots of food and snacks, extra clothes and rain gear. All these items are expected every day rain or shine.
Don't forget proof of residency if you are planning to register and your child's health card number.

Swimming Lessons:
We run AquaQuest lessons, levels 1-12, we also have Lifesaving Society's Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol. These lessons run in two week sessions, Monday to Friday.
Price: $5/two week session and $7/per two week session for Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol.
*You must re-register at the end of every session to be placed in the next one.
Lessons begin normally at 9am and run until 12 or so depending on our numbers.
Session 1: July 4-15
Session 2: July 18-29
Session 3: August 1-12
Session 4: August 15-26
*Registration begins the 2nd Friday of each session and runs through the weekend before the next session.
*Don't forget proof of residency if you are planning to register, it is expected each and every time you register for something.

Leadership Crew:
Thursdays 3-5
Price: $30/for the summer
Ages 13-16
If you want to volunteer at all at our facility you must be enrolled in the Leadership Crew.
This is a fun activity whose goal is to provide/enhance leadership skills. Some activities may include working on your resume, interview skills, helping out at the daycamp/swimming lessons. We always hold a leadership weekend for the kids to get to know eachother as well as the staff. The leadership crew is also a big help during our Keloose celebration, preparing tables with baked goods and lots of games and prize tables for the kids.
For more information please speak to Courtney Gouthro, Ashlea or Lyndin.

Jr. Guards:
Wednesdays and Fridays 2-4
Price: $30/for the summer
Ages 9-15
This is a team of kids who work very hard throughout the summer. We are proud to announce that we are the National Junior Guard Surf Champions of 2004. We do a wide variety of activities but focus is put on preparation for competition. There are normally about 3 competitions per summer. We do a lot of fitness: running and swimming. We do a lot of first aid practice and resuscitation skills. The kids have the opportunity to learn how to use the rescue board (which you will see present at all times down at the entrance to the water) and practice for other competition events. This program is both wet and dry, please send some water and a snack with your child as sometimes it can get long and hot out there under the sun! Note that it is not mandatory for kids to compete in competitions.
For more information please speak to Lyndin or Ashlea.

Bronze Star/Medallion/Cross:
*If you are interested in any of these programs please come see Lyndin or Ashlea.
*We have begun a list of those who are interested in these programs, once we have enough students to form a class we will call those interested and let them know when the classes will be held. Classes are scheduled around the staff member's shifts at the beach. In the past it has been 4-8 on weeknights, and sometimes classes have been held on weekends. We are not limited to only one class throughout the summer, so please if you know anyone who is interested contact us so that a course can be held sooner.
*Cost is to be determined.


If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to speak to us down at the WJCC or email us at windsor_junction@hotmail.com.