Rec Report Newsletter - August/September 2024
Newsletter Spotlight
- Fall activity guide & registration
- Aquatics guide supplement & registration
- Still time for summer camps
- Throwdown at the Thrifty Foods Skatepark
- Shake up your summer fitness
- Free family fun in the Westshore
- The Shore - Youth Drop-in
- New this fall: Archery with Pacific Archery Academy
- Upcoming holiday hours
Fall Activity Guide & Registration
August 2 at noon: September-December activity guide release. View the guide online and save the dates for registration!
August 8 at 6AM: General programs and advanced aquatics registration.
Want a quick overview of all fall programs? Check out our programs-at-a-glance cheat sheets!
Virtual Waiting Room:
To make registration days easier on everyone, WSPR has upgraded its payment processor and launched "Queue-it" to manage the high volume of website traffic. What does this mean for you on reg day? Your access to the website will start in a virtual waiting room, and everything else remains the same.
Please Note: Contacting reception will not result in faster service. If you need help on registration day, DM us on Facebook!
Please review the Intelligenz Support & Help page for more information and registration tips.
Aquatics Guide Supplement & Registration
Monday August 19 at noon: Aquatics guide supplement release
Monday, August 26 at 6AM: Preschool swim lessons registration
Tuesday, August 27at 6AM: School-age, private and adult swim lessons registration
Please note the Queue-it virtual waiting room will be enabled for aquatics registration. See the section above for details.
Don't forget to plan your lessons in advance, view registration tips and DM us on Facebook if you need help on reg day!
Still Time for Summer Camps
Helix Ultimate: full and half-day camps filled with Ultimate Frisbee (9-13 years)
Richardson Sport: full and half-day multisport camps
Byte Camp: build an app and claymation movie productions (11-14 & 9-12 years)
Film Camp in a Box: filmmaking from concept to export (9-14 years)
Roll Right: roller skating and rollerblading skatepark skills (7-12 years)
Kickflip Beginner Skateboard: half-day camp to start your skateboard journey (7-13 years)
Young Actor's Camp: for budding film and TV stars (8-12 years)
Nature Preschool Camp: for young explorers (3-5 years)
Explore and book camps now while space remains!
Throwdown at the Thrifty Foods Skatepark
Come on down and check out the amazing talent of skaters competing in this full-day contest! With a total prize purse of $2400 up for grabs across various categories, from beginners to elite riders, this throwdown is the ultimate culmination of a 7-event series in Greater Victoria and an epic first year of competition at the award-winning Thrifty Foods Skatepark.
Want to compete? Register now! Don't miss out on the sick tricks and gnarly runs!
This special event is sponsored by 94 Forward and held at the Thrifty Foods Skatepark (JDF lower park).
Saturday, August 17
10AM-4PM
Shake up your Summer Fitness
Try the pool, the park, or the coolest weightroom for all your summer fitness goals.
- Aqua Zumba - Thursdays 7:15-8:15PM with Sam. Register now!
- FREE – Summer Outdoor Yoga Sampler:
Tuesday, August 13 & 27, 9:30-10:30AM
JDF lower park, behind the tennis courts
Registration not required.Enjoy restorative yoga poses with breath work along with classic yoga poses and yoga flow to create a flow of energy in the body. Gain body awareness and a sense of deep relaxation under the trees.
Free Family Fun in the Westshore
Neighbourhood Nights
Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
6-8PM at Royal Bay Meadow Park, located off Metchosin Rd and Latoria Boulevard
Registration not required. Program may be cancelled due to weather. For more information, call 250-474-8665.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbours for a fun-filled evening in the park with the Westshore Parks & Recreation Community Events Team. Enjoy games, activities, and the chance to connect with our wonderful community. Whether you're here to make new friends or just enjoy a pleasant night out, there's something for everyone! Don't forget to bring a blanket and some snacks.
StoryWalk
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21
6-7:30PM. Locations and stories vary each week:
August 7: Yetsa's Sweater, by Sylvia Olsen. WSPR Garry Oak Trail (behind the library).
August 14: West Coast Wild, by Deborah Hodge. CRD Witty's Lagoon Regional Park (not accessible).
August 21: The Wonderful Things You Will Be, by Emily Winfield Martin. WSPR Garry Oak Trail (behind the library).
What's a StoryWalk? It's a creative way to enjoy reading and outdoor activity simultaneously. Pages from the book are posted along a walking route, so you can read the story while enjoying a lovely walk.
Movies on the Hill
Thursdays, August 1, 15, 29
9PM on the hill behind Juan de Fuca Library
August 1: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Sponsored by City of Colwood.
August 15: Cars.
August 29: Thor - Ragnarok. Sponsored by City of Langford.
Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre offers a unique cinematic experience nestled in a scenic setting. This community event features outdoor film screenings on a picturesque hillside, where visitors can relax under the stars and enjoy a diverse selection of movies. With a family-friendly atmosphere, attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets. Perfect for movie lovers of all ages, Movies on the Hill provides an enchanting blend of nature and entertainment, making it a cherished local tradition.
Check out the WSPR events calendar for all the info.
The Shore - Youth Drop-in
Youth night swims continue on Friday nights throughout the summer from 6:30-8PM.
Come September, activities ramp up and youth will again find their place at The Shore at JDF on Fridays. WSPR is proud to partner with Game Ready to have their coaches and mentors on site for select drop in events to help engage youth in games, conversation and opportunities to gain confidence playing a variety of sports.
Starting September 13th, youth will have access to the pool from 6:30-8PM, the ISC for sports and the new climbing wall from 6:30-9PM, and The Shore youth room for games and pizza from 7:30-9PM. Once a month, youth can expend some extra energy in the new bouncy run course!
Youth nights are supervised by three WSPR youth staff and two WSPR security advocates to ensure everyone feels safe and participants abide by the safe spaces policy.
Reminder that all participants must sign in to receive an admission bracelet, agree to random bag checks and be picked up no later than 9:30PM.
New this Fall: Archery with Pacific Archery Academy
If you’re ever thought about archery this program is for you! Come learn the fundamentals that have propelled archery to one of the fastest growing sports/lifestyle activities in the world.
Pacific Archery Academy provides a safe and friendly environment where you can learn innovative techniques and shooting skills. All levels welcome, equipment is provided. Lots of fun to be had in parent & child, youth, and adult classes.
View programs starting August 2; registration opens August 8!
Upcoming Holiday Hours
| HOLIDAY | DATE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| BC Day | Monday, August 5 | 6AM-3PM |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 2 | 6AM-3PM |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Monday, September 30 | 6AM-3PM |
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