Ready for Rec programs are designed for children and youth who have diverse needs and require additional supports to be successful in a recreation environment. The focus is on accommodations, adaptations, and small participant-to-instructor ratios tailored to individual skills and learning styles. This program is delivered by trained staff and volunteers.
The Ready for Rec Youth summer camp will focus on offering recreation and sport opportunities for youth with disabilities and special needs. Sessions will comprise of different activities such as fundamental movement skill activities, creative activities, and field trips that will allow youth to participate in sport such as swimming, bowling, kayaking, and more.
Ready for REC - Adventure Earth Centre
The Ready for Rec program at Shubie Park is a nature-based program where children will get to play, learn, and explore the outdoors with support. Participants will take part in inclusive and accessible activities such as nature art, free play and exploring the park.
- Where: Shubie Park, 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth NS
- When: April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27
- Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Ages: 6-12
Email us for more information or to register.
Summer Camp Programs
Youth (Ages 13-17)
- Date: Begins Thursday, July 4, 2024 and runs for 7 weeks until Friday, August 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Central Spryfield Elementary School, 364 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield
Email us for more information or to register.
Child (Ages 5-12)
- Dartmouth
Date: Begins Tuesday, July 2, 2024 and runs for 8 weeks until Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hawthorne Elementary School and Findlay Community
Centre - Spryfield
Date: Begins July 2nd, 2024, and runs for 8 weeks until Friday August 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Captain William Spry Community Centre, 16 Sussex Street, Spryfield
Email us for more information or to register.
To register for the child Ready for Rec program, please choose as your first option when registering with the Inclusion Barcode.
Need more information?
If you require additional information about inclusion and accessibility in recreation programming, visit our inclusion webpage, contact your local community recreation centre, email or call the Inclusion and Access Specialist at 902.490.4410.