KERRISDALE LITTLE OWLS PRE-SCHOOL TO REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 14 As community centre associations and the Park Board work to reopen community centres I am please to report that one of the early steps will be the reopening of Kerrisdale’s Little Owls Pre-School on September 14. The Park Board and community centre associations were successful in conveying to the City’s financial authorities the importance of community centre-based daycare and preschool services to residents.  As a result,

DAYCAMP WAIVER & CONSENT FORMS All enrolled participants are asked to print and fill out these forms prior to arriving and ready to hand in on the first day.  By filling out the forms in advance, you will assist in decreasing contact points under the COVID protocols. Daycamp Waiver Consent Form Reminder to bring a packed lunch, snack, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and towel everyday! Camp hours are 9:00 AM –4:00 PM. Camp schedule is

… new safety guidelines are in place in response to Covid-19 We are excited to announce that Maple Grove Pool, which is a family friendly heated outdoor shallow pool in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood, re-opened on Monday, July 20.  Plan your visit What you need to know before you arrive: Buy your tickets online (from 9am) the day before. Drop-in spaces are available but limited. Arrive in your clean swimwear. Change rooms are not available. Leave

As previously reported, the Kerrisdale Summer Day Camps will be held over a six week period at Maple Grove Park starting on July 20th.  The camp, which can accommodate 25 participants is now sold out with a waitlist.  Each week camp participants will form activity groups of 5 campers and a leader.  Social distancing and other Covid-19 control measures will be followed in accordance with the camp safety plan. Outdoor Fitness programming for Adults is

The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society (KCCS) will operate day camps at Maple Grove Park for seven weeks beginning July 20. The day camps will include activities ranging from arts, dance, sports, walks, and games for children and youth, ages six to 12. Maple Grove has access to playgrounds, washrooms, and field houses. On-line registration for day camps opens June 29 at 9 am. https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/daycamps-at-community-centres.aspx.  Telephone registration begins Monday June 29 at 12pm. Phone: 604-257-3050 ext. 2.

Day camps to be offered this summer at neighbourhood parks and VanDusen Botanical Garden Day camps are set to begin operating this summer at 18 neighbourhood parks in Vancouver and VanDusen Botanical Garden. The Vancouver Park Board and Community Centre Associations (CCAs) will operate day camps in parks for seven weeks beginning July 20, while the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association (VBGA) will operate nature camps for eight weeks at VanDusen Garden beginning June 29. “Day

Our neighbouring cities have posted some suggestions that you can check out. Gymnastics and other physical activities for children including visual arts, music and theatre Summer camps starting July Suggestions for art and cooking projects for children Outdoor programs throughout June for families and school age children There are suggestions for pre-schoolers, children 6-12 and youth Note: Click on any of the above images to open a new webpage. Some online programs and resources for

Have you checked out the Kerrisdale Community Centre’s Fitness Challenge? Kerrisdale Community Centre is hosting an online Fitness Challenge each week during the month of June. Anyone can take part in the challenge so why not challenge your friends or family members!  Everyone who completes a horizontal or vertical row of activities and shares their accomplishments through Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using #KCCFitnessChallenge and mentioning @KerrisdaleCC has a chance to win a $25 KCCS gift certificate*

Amazing!  Over 5,400 community centre users responded to the survey asking for opinions about reopening Vancouver’s community centres! Patrons told us how much they value our community centres and how keen they are to have them open again.  While all the responses have not been collated yet, it’s clear that there’s a huge need for summer day camps for children and outdoor exercise programs for everyone.  The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society will do its best