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What's New?
Basketball Court
Update
With funding from the
Trillium Foundation, guidance and support from Drew Annable (and AGM
Surveyors) and additional support and funding from Lambeth United
Church - the Southdale Chaplaincy’s 20th Anniversary
project – refurbishing the Southdale Complex Basketball Court is
nearing completion! While the finishing touches are underway, we
have started planning a celebration event for the Southdale complex
community and our project supporters! Watch for details and photos
of the new court…coming soon!
Summer Activities at
the Chaplaincy
Check out our free,
fabulous fun-in-the-sun programs and events! Registration is
required – Please contact Kate or Karlene at the Chaplaincy office
519-685-2771
Games in Da ‘Hood
For the third year in a
row, the Chaplaincy will run its popular *free* summer evening
recreation program in the Southdale complex! Two senior and two
junior program leaders will coordinate fun, cooperative games and
activities – for two evenings each week during July and August (for
children ages 6 and up) who live in the complex.
Summer Camp Spaces
Through donations and
subsidized camp spots, the Southdale Chaplaincy is able to send
Southdale community children aged 6 and up to local overnight church
camps like: Camp Kintail, Huron Church Camp and Camp Kee-Mo-Kee!
Last year we sent 45 children to camp. Every child deserves to spend
time at summer camp!
Five Great Reasons to
Send a Child to Camp
1.
Camp days are full of physical
activity – supporting healthy growth and lifestyle choices.
Kids at camp have ample opportunity to run, swim, hike, climb and….
Play!
2.
To try new things, discover new
successes – camp introduces children to all kinds of new
activities and learning opportunities in a safe environment...giving
lots of opportunity to discover new talents.
3.
To develop social skills –
through meeting new people, contributing to camp life and
participating in non-competitive activities
4.
To reconnect with nature and
unplug from technology – a week of days spent outside and
away from technology…is good for kid’s brain, bodies, hearts and
souls!
5.
To make new friends! Camp
friends often become lifelong friends…and it’s always fun to make
new friends.
Kintail on the Road
at Southdale Chaplaincy
This travelling camp
program is coming to Southdale August 20-24 for a week of Vacation
Bible Camp! Camp Kintail staff will lead the program supported by
Southdale Chaplaincy staff and volunteers. It should be a great week
of day camp – filled with fun camp activities, games and songs -
offered at no cost to Southdale complex children from ages 5-12!
Southdale Summer
Slam
This annual community
event offers a free BBQ as well as activities and information from
local service providers, including the Southdale Chaplaincy,
Families First, LMHC, The Health Zone, NWRAP and more! All Southdale
residents are invited to join us on the *new* basketball court at 3
pm on Wednesday, August 15th!
Volunteer Opportunities
The Southdale Chaplaincy relies on volunteers to help with our After
School Programs. We run programs each weekday and would love to
have volunteers who commit to coming one day each week to help out.
Coming each week allows you to get to know the children
participating and for them to know you. It is a great opportunity
to care and share. If you are interested in volunteering in any
way, please give the office a call (519)685-2771.
After School Programs for 2011-2012
We are excited the time for our After School programs is coming!!
Here is our line up so far for this year!
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Mondays 4-6pm |
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Drumming and Rhythm Band as part of our SING Project which
is funded by the Westminster College Foundation Barb McGill
will be leading this program
Children receive a healthy snack and supper
Grades 1-8 |
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Tuesdays 4-5pm |
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Homework Program
Grades 1-12
Children receive a healthy snack |
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Wednesdays 4-6pm |
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Vocal Choir as part of our SING Project
Barb
McGill will also be leading this program
Children receive a healthy snack
Grades 1-8 |
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Thursdays 4-6pm |
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Sr.
After School Program
Grades 4-7
Children receive a healthy snack and supper |
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Fridays 4-6pm |
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Jr.
After School Program
Grades 1-3
Children receive a healthy snack and supper |
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