Program Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Week 1 Jun 29-Jul 3
Week 2 Jul 6-10
Week 3 Jul 13-17
Week 4 Jul 20-24
Week 5 Jul 27-31
Week 6 Aug 4-7
Week 7 Aug 10-14
Week 8 Aug 17-21

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Tennis Camp

Programs allow the players of whatever age and skill to build the basics of movement, racquet skills, and respect for play to prepare for the level of competitive fun they choose.
$128/8 sessions
(6-8 yrs)
Mon-Fri Jul 6-10, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM + register
(9-14 yrs)
Mon-Fri Jul 6-10, 1:30 PM-4:00 PM + register

Byte Camp – Foundations in AI (11-14 yrs)

This camp will explore the basics of AI and give students an opportunity to build and train their own bots as they compete with other bots in simulated competitions.
Mon-Fri July 20-24, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM + register

Summer Leadership Camp (11-14 yrs)

Helps youth build teamwork, communication, goal-setting, and leadership skills through fun activities and out trips. Space still available!
Program Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Week 1 Jun 29-Jul 3
Week 2 Jul 6-10
Week 3 Jul 13-17
Week 4 Jul 20-24
Week 5 Jul 27-31
Week 6 Aug 4-7
Week 7 Aug 10-14
Week 8 Aug 17-21

Kinetic Kids Fundamentals Camp (6-8 yrs)

Kinetic Kids Fundamentals is a high-energy, hands-on program designed to help little ones build strength, coordination, and confidence through a blend of exciting games, obstacle courses, and creative free play.
Mon-Fri Jul 27-Jul 31, 9:00 AM-Noon + register

Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II Camp

Knighted with a ‘Commander’ (leader) self-image in a ‘friends-learning-together’ classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor’s Mission Statement: ‘Strategies now, leader tomorrow.’ NOVICE/NEWBIE I&II: anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc
(5-10yrs)
Mon-Fri Jul 6-Jul 10, 1:00 PM-2:10 PM + register
Mon-Fri Jul 6-Jul 10, 2:20 PM-3:30 PM + register

Métis Dot Art (19+ yrs)

Learn about the form of art which represents the Métis Beadwork our ancestors are well known for and being recognized as ‘The Flower Peoples’. Kelly Poitras provides an opportunity for learning the Métis Culture and Traditions while teaching grounding techniques and confidence in a safe space.
Tue July 14, 6:15 PM-8:15 PM + register

Seniors Out Trip – Sun Flower Festival

Activity cost includes transportation and admissions. Bring you own lunch or buy food at an on-site vendor. Activity will happen rain or shine. Please sign and complete activity waiver prior to program start time.
Thursday, Aug 27, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM + register

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Youth services at Douglas Park Community Centre is a partnership between the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Douglas Park Community Association.

The Youth Leader at Douglas Park Community Centre focuses on developing programs that reflects the principles of the CYD in City of Vancouver; accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. Youth are involved with volunteer opportunities, social activities and program planning in a respectful atmosphere where they are able to implement and work on their decision making skills.