Rec Rap

“The $100,000 Kids”

by Michelle Chudd

Published June 7, 2006

    In Canada, it costs on average $95 826.37 to imprison a young person for 1 year. If that money was made available to recreation practitioners, it could be used to offer that young person an opportunity to:   

• Swim twice a week for 30 weeks;
• Skate once a week for 15 weeks;
• Play in a basketball league for once a week for 26 weeks;
• Play Badminton once a week for 30 weeks;
• Golf a 9 hole golf course 20 times;
• Participate in fencing or Karate for a season;
• Take an art course for 30 weeks;
• Act in one theatre production;
• Teach computer skills;
• Take a boating course;
• Acquire leadership skills;
• Take a first aid course; and
• Participate in a drop in program 4 hours a week for 40 weeks;

To participate in all of these activities we could provide the young person with:

• Running shoes
• Swimsuit
• Skates
• a basketball
• a badminton racket
• an art kit (including paints, paint brushes, pencil crayons and pastels)
• a set of golf clubs

    Finally we could provide the young person with transportation to and from the recreation activities by purchasing a bus pass, bicycle and bicycle helmet.

We would return to you approximately $93 902.12 and a much happier healthier individual!

Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp

    The Winnipeg River Recreation District has added another fun camp to its summer line up! We will be holding a Rhythmic Gymnastics camp July 24-28, 2006 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Pinawa Community Centre, for girls ages 7-11. Learn basic rope, ball and hoop skills from a former member of the Canadian National team. Space is limited. For more information contact the Rec office.

 Physical Arts Training Camp

    Early Bird registration for PhAT Camp is June 9 and after that the price goes up – so hurry now and register your Super Hero!Super heroes are signing up in record numbers! Some of the classes are full (Cheer, Gymnastics, stage combat and improv) but there is still plenty of great classes to hone your super hero skills! Call the Rec office to register.

Red Cross Swim Kids Program

At the Lac du Bonnet Town Dock

    We are now taking registration for the 2006 Swim Program. The first session is:

July 3-14 , second session

July 17-28 and the third session is

July 31 – August 11.

Registration forms available at the Rec office.

 2nd Annual Karate Camp

This camp runs August 14-18 at Centennial School in Lac du Bonnet. Run the gauntlet, break boards and learn judo rolls. New at the camp this year is stick fighting. Space is limited so don't wait to get your registration in.  

Agassiz Junior Garden Club

Kid's love to grow things and that's what the Agassiz Junior Garden club is all about. Children ages 6 and up grow a kid sized garden and participate in garden related Projects, outings and the flower show. Meetings are monthly during the growing season and membership is free. To join the club call Carol at 345 8419.

     KidSport™ is a children's charity. KidSport™ assists children by overcoming financial barriers, which prevent or limit their participation in organized sport. Qualifying families with children aged 5 to 17 are eligible up to a maximum of $200.00 in a calendar year per child. Sport activities must be affiliated with organizations recognized by Sport Manitoba. There are two application deadlines; April 30th and October 15th .

For more information please visit the Sport Manitoba Web site @ www.sportmanitoba.ca or contact Sport Manitoba - Eastman Region at 268-2172 or toll free at 1-866-774-2220.

 Published June 12, 2006

All Children Should Learn to Swim

In 7 days, your child could ride a bike - because he learned.

In 4 hours, your child could tie her shoes - because she learned.

In 20 minutes, your child could say his ABCs - because he learned.

In 30 seconds, your child could drown...

All children should learn how to swim

Source:   Lifesavings Society Manitoba

POWER FOR THE PEOPLE

Don't miss out this weekend - Saturday, June 17 from 2:00-8:30pm. The Centennial Celebration of Old Pinawa Dam.   Children's activities, entertainment, guided tours and so much more!

Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp

The Winnipeg River Recreation District has added another fun camp to its summer line up!   We will be holding a Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp July 24-28, 2006 10:00AM-12:00 PM at the Pinawa Community Centre, for girls ages 7-11. Learn basic rope, ball and hoop skills from a former member of the Canadian National team. Space is limited. For more information contact the Rec office.

Physical Arts Training Camp

Super heroes are signing up in record numbers! Some of the classes are full (Cheer, Gymnastics, stage combat and improv) but there is still plenty of great classes to hone your super hero skills! Call the Rec office to register.

2nd Annual Karate Camp

This camp runs August 14-18 at Centennial School in Lac du Bonnet. Run the gauntlet, break boards and learn judo rolls. New at the camp this year is stick fighting. Space is limited so don't wait to get your registration in.

Published June 21, 2006

TBALL AND SOCCER

Our Spring session of Tball and Soccer is drawing to a close. A huge Thank You to our volunteer Tball coach Barb Grawberger and Soccer coaches Brent Stokes and Viv Hayter for doing an outstanding Job! And, thanks to the participants for taking part in this community program.

Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp

The Winnipeg River Recreation District has added another fun camp to its summer line up! We will be holding a Rhythmic Gymnastics camp July 24-28, 2006 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Pinawa Community Centre, for girls ages 7-11. Learn basic rope, ball and hoop skills from a former member of the Canadian National team. Space is limited. For more information contact the Rec office.    

Physical Arts Training Camp

Super heroes are signing up in record numbers! Some of the classes are full (Cheer, Gymnastics, stage combat and improv) but there is still plenty of great classes to hone your super hero skills! Call the Rec office to register.

Red Cross Swim Kids Program

At the Lac du Bonnet Town Dock

Here's your opportunity to have your child learn a valuable lifesaving skill. Learn to swim at the LdB Town Dock with our Red Cross swim program. The first session is:

July 3-14 , second session

July 17-28 and the third session is

July 31 – August 11.

Registration forms available at the Rec office. Class times are posted the Wednesday before each session.

2nd Annual Karate Camp

This camp runs August 14-18 at Centennial School in Lac du Bonnet. Run the gauntlet, break boards and learn judo rolls. New at the camp this year is stick fighting. Space is limited so don't wait to get your registration in.

Published June 28, 2006

TOWN DOCK TALK

The Lac du Bonnet Lifeguards are back for another season at the Town Dock. This year's lifeguards include 3 returning guards - Lacie Johnson, Meaghan Slimmon, Kurtis Ulrich and 2 new additions - Tannis Karklin and Alanna Klassen. Their first day of work was June 26 and they will be on until the end of August from 10am to 7pm daily. The lifeguards want to ensure everyone has a fun and safe time at the beach, that being said, they would like everyone to look at the new beach rules sign when they first come down so that they can become acquainted with them.

Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp

The Winnipeg River Recreation District has added another fun camp to its summer line up! We will be holding a Rhythmic Gymnastics camp July 24-28, 2006 10:00AM-12:00 PM at the Pinawa Community Centre, for girls ages 7-11. Learn basic rope, ball and hoop skills from a former member of the Canadian National team. Space is limited. For more information contact the Rec office.

Physical Arts Training Camp

Super heroes are signing up in record numbers! Some of the classes are full (Cheer, Gymnastics, stage combat and improv) but there are still plenty of great classes to hone your super hero skills! Call the Rec office to register.

Red Cross Swim Kids Program

At the Lac du Bonnet Town Dock

Here's your opportunity to have your child learn a valuable lifesaving skill. Learn to swim at the LdB Town Dock with our Red Cross swim program. The first session is: July 3-14 , second session July 17-28 and the third session is July 31 – August 11. Registration forms available at the Rec office. Class times are posted the Wednesday before each session.

2nd Annual Karate Camp

This camp runs August 14-18 at Centennial School in Lac du Bonnet. Run the gauntlet, break boards and learn judo rolls. New at the camp this year is stick fighting. Space is limited so don't wait to get your registration in.

Recreation Scene

By: Michelle Chudd

Ph: 345-8816 or 753-2639

Email: reccom@mts.net

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