The Southdale Chaplaincy

Welcome to the Southdale Chaplaincy Website!
 

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 20^th 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 15^th!

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!