What's Up for Summer
Summer Youth Activity Programs
Program Leaders Kim Dyck and Sam Gow are busy creating exciting summer programs for youth ages 3 - 17. During July 5 - August 20, there will be two types of youth summer programs 1) Specialty Camps and 2) Mini Morning and Afternoon Camps. To help manage staff time and camp expenses, pre-registration and payment is required for all camps at Killarney-Turtle Mountain Recreation Office (Shamrock Centre).
Specialty Camps
The Overnight Canoe Expedition with Guide, Glen Perrin is the perfect opportunity for youth ages 11-15 to get away from the high tech world that we live in, and get back to an experience of value. Campers will learn about paddle strokes, water safety, navigation and how to pack for an overnight canoe trip. Canoeists will paddle Killarney Lake, Lake Max and Oscar Lake. Canoeing, portaging, and bush craft are part of the overnight wilderness experience. The expedition is based on minimal impact camping and leaving the environment intact. Participants require no experience…but the experience will be priceless.Itinerary
Come join Glen and fellow trippers July 21-23
Pre-Paid Fee: $100 (Camp includes experienced canoe guide, guide assistants, canoes, cooking gear, all meals and transportation)
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 16
Dance Camp - proud to offer fun, energetic, funky and exciting dance classes with Miss Marisa. Marisa Rempel wants to share her love of dance to create and provide a positive environment where children can show their talent enabling them to explore and enjoy creative movement.
During the week of July 26-31, dance classes will be held at Shamrock Centre Hall. Registrations are being accepted for Ages 3 & 4/Ages 5 & 6/Ages 7-9/and Ages 10-12. If interested, registrations will also be accepted for youth 13 & over. Each age group has an individual dance class catered to the dancer’s personal needs.
Story Book Dance is an introduction to creative movement for ages 3/4 using stories and a variety of music to explore different rhythms and movements. Join this group each morning from 10-10:30 am. Fee: $25
Creative Movement class for ages 5/6 explores movement and music in a creative interactive class. Basic dance moves are introduced during this 45-minute class from 10:45-11:30 am. Fee: $35
Beginner and experienced dancers ages 7-9 and ages 10-12 begin incorporating ballet, jazz and modern dance disciplines. Class times, respectively are 1-2 pm and 2:15-3:15 pm. Fee: $45/age group
Dance attire preferred (leotard and leggings/tights). If you do not have dance clothes, then a fitted tank top or t-shirt and leggings.
Registration and payment deadline: Friday, July 16
Take a trip…a Day Trip that is. Join the Summer Program Camp Leaders, Kim Dyck and Sam Gow (and bus driver Ted Knight) as you travel with them to the Souris Pool and Rock Shop on Tuesday, August 10. The bus leaves from Shamrock Centre at 11:30 am. Enjoy the songs, stories, and games Kim and Sam have ready for you. Take pleasure in the swim at Souris Pool, the visit to the Rock Shop and of course, the ice cream stop at the end of the day. Cost: $20 (includes transportation and pool entry - extra money needed for Rock Shop and snack) Registration deadline: Tuesday, August 3
One day not enough…come jump on the Magic School Bus as it leaves for the Shilo Pool and RCA Museum. Visit Canada’s National Artillery Museum, stop for lunch in the park before heading to the pool for the afternoon. Spend the day with Kim and Sam! Cost: $20 (includes transportation,and pool/museum entry) Registration deadline: Thursday, August 12
Sail the waters of Killarney Lake during the Learn to Sail Camp August 16-20.
Sailors ages 6-11 will learn sailing terminology, water safety, tacking, boat parts and other on and off water skills in safe, friendly environment. Boats used will be the Optimist class dinghy boat.
Sailors ages 12-17 need no previous sailing experience. Sailors are introduced to basic sailing skills, such as safety, rigging, terminology, seamanship and boat handling skills. Boats used will be the Optimist class and Laser class dinghy boats.
Maximum Sailors: 8/age category
Course fee per participant: $120
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 6
Kidsport Funding available for camp - deadline: July 15
Instructors for all sailing courses are nationally certified Canadian Yachting Association instructors from the Pelican Yacht Club. Set sail!
Brochures for Specialty Camps are available at Shamrock Centre, and at various depots around town.
Thank you to the parents and guardians enrolling their kids in the Mini Camps at Erin Park Pavilion. The Recreation Office and Summer Camp Leaders have appreciated the pre-registrations. Enjoy the summer!
Workers Wanted
Looking for 2-4 workers at Shamrock Centre Canteen for Saturday, July 17. If interested, phone the Recreation Office for details.
Lakeside Sunset Music
Lakeside Sunset Music is back for another summer. Bring your lawn chair - sit back and enjoy local entertainment at Erin Park Pavilion. Music will be Fridays at 7 pm starting July 9. See you there.
Adult Swim/Aqua Fit
New Swimming Program at the Beach! Swim instructors Kerrin Capon and Sydney Bernard will be holding Adult Swim/Aqua Fit classes at the beach Mondays and Wednesdays during the month of July. Join the girls at 6 pm for an hour of fun and exercise. $2 drop-in fee.
This summer the Killarney beach patrol staff are excited to offer a new program for community members. It's an adult swim/aqua fit class. Adult swim is a program put out by Red Cross catered to any teens or adults interested in learning swim, practising strokes or just socializing with others who enjoy swimming. Aqua fit is a water aerobic workout designed for all ages at all fitness levels. At the beach we have decided to designate 2 evenings a week for community members to drop in and participate in water activities with other water enthusiasts. We have modified the two programs and combined them to give participants a wide variety of swimming exercises to choose from. An instructor will be present to lead the group through various workouts depending on what the participants want to do. These workouts can be anything from measuring out a distance for swim laps, getting feedback from the instructor on strokes, learning to swim, a complete aqua fit class or a combination of all.
Exercising in the water is meant for all ages of all fitness and swimming levels. Water workouts are great due to the fact they have very little impact on the bodies joints. Multiple muscles can be worked at the same time or certain ones can be focused on, participant's intensity can vary, workout can be catered to participant's needs and everyone benefits.
The instructors at the beach are excited to welcome all community members to use our lake. Anyone can come whether you're a fit athlete, uncomfortable swimmer, recovering from a surgery, suffering from a medical condition, post-natal, looking for cross training, male, female, seasoned or young. We are looking for people to join in having fun and getting healthy.
See you at the beach!!!
Beach Fest
July 16
~~ The Amazing Race - vehiclles leave every 5 minutes from Killarney Beach between 5-7 pm. Register your vehicle with the Rec Office. Follow the clues around town, complete the funky tasks you're assigned and win cash! Cost: $10/vehicle
July 17
~~ Beach Volleyball - 10 am at Killarney Beach - 4 on 4 - $40/team - Cash prizes - Register your team with the Rec Office at 523.8920
~~ Sand Building - Noon at Killarney Beach - Plots are $5 each with a maximum of 4 people/plot - Put your imagination to work - Lots of prizes!!
~~ Gravity Still Works on stage at 1:30 pm - Complimentary family show that combines balloon magic, juggling, hula hooping, fire eating and explores the ideas of gravity and imagination.
~~ Mixed Slo Pitch Tourney - 10 am at Killarney Ag Grounds - $80/team - call the Recreation Office to register - Cash prizes
~~ Social featuring Eye 2 Eye - Shamrock Centre - Tickets avaiable from Lewis & Jones, Killarney Farmer's Market and at the door. $15 eeach. No minors allowed.
At the Beach
Still openings for swim lessons during the week of July 12-16. If interested, please contact the Recreation Office to register.
Lifeguards are on duty daily until August 22. Beach hours are 11 am - 7 pm.
Adult Sailing
This course will run Monday to Thursday, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Sessions will include basic on-shore theory and safety instructions followed by an on water experience. Basic sailing skills including tacking, steering, capsize recovery, and points of sail will be covered. All sailing will be done in Laser class dinghy boats. No previous sailing or boating experience is necessary – come with an open mind and expect to get a little wet!
Maximum Sailors: 6
Course fee per participant is $110
All sailors will need to bring the following to their sailing classes: Approved pfd (personal flotation device)
Sunscreen, sun hat and water bottle
Soft-sole water shoes or sneakers - no flip flops or open heel sandals please!
Bathing suit, shorts, t-shirt - no jeans!
Rain jacket for wet weather
Towel and change of clothes (you will be getting wet!)
Instructors for all sailing courses are nationally certified Canadian Yachting Association instructors from the Pelican Yacht Club. They are dedicated to providing a fun and safe environment to learn about the sport of sailing. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Registration Form and Payment due Friday, August 6
Tennis
Every Wednesday evening, 7-9 pm, the tennis courts are available for complimentary open tennis. Tennis is open to singles and doubles, experience not necessary.
Beach Volleyball
Beach Volleyball will run at Erin Park courts Mondays, July 5 to August 16 (excluding August 2). Each week, meet at the courts at 6:30 pm to enjoy some fun and physical activity. Volleyball is open to all ages, male and female. See you at the beach.
Shamrock Centre Bowling Lanes
Summer Hours - April 3 - September 25
Friday Night Glow Bowling ~ 6 - 10 pm
Saturday Regular Bowling ~ - 5 pm
Saturday Night Glow Bowling ~ 6 - 10 pm
Three games for $8
Shoe Rental: $1.25
Individual Game Prices
Game l - $3.50
Game 2 - $2.50
Game 3 - $2.00
Additional Games: $2 each
Zumba
at Kerry Park, Saturday mornings at 9 am, during July and August. If interested, contact Nancy Heide.
Westman KidSport
The Westman KidSport Committee is funded in whole by donations from local businesses and individuals. Without as much community support, KidSport would not be able to assist near as many children as has been the case in years past.
The next deadline to apply for funding through KidSport is July 15. You must submit your completed application forms to the Sport Manitoba-Westman Region office by July 15 to be eligible for funding.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather at the Recreation Office.
Upcoming Events
Blood Donor Clinic - September 7
Provincial Communities in Bloom - September 10-12
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