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Sonshine's Petrie Island Recreational Initiatives and Training

Mandate

The purpose of the SPIRIT Program is to facilitate the implementation of nature-based physical activities and recreational programs at the Petrie Island site, specifically targeting children and youth, including those with special needs, adults, families, seniors and the community at large.

Objective

The main objectives of the SPIRIT Program within the Sonshine Community Ministries framework are stipulated in the following fashion:

  To improve the health and well-being of our children, youth , adults, and seniors including those with special needs
  To raise the profile of the benefits of physical activity and increase knowledge and awareness of these benefits
  To increase the number and variety of physical activities/opportunities that are non-threatening and non-competitive, reducing      personal, physical and social barriers to participation in physical activities
  To promote healthy lifestyle choices that may lead to lifelong involvement in physical activity
  To provide bridged links, through physical activity, to other opportunities within the community, and to establish a strong      community network and effective partnerships with other service providers
  To effectively and responsibly make use of the Petrie Island site and its natural amenities

Where Are We

The SPIRIT Program is located on Petrie Island, beside the interpretation center.
For a map CLICK HERE!.

Pre & Post Camp Care

Need early or late drop-offs or pickups? There is a $10.00 charge for every hour or $5.00 charge for every half hour. We ONLY accept cash for pre and post camp care.

If you plan on early or late drop-offs or pickups, please let us know in advance.

Special Needs

All special needs camps are weekdays from 10am to 5pm, and accomodate all ages. The prices vary per activity and age, please contact us at the office for more information. Eligibility for registration and activities involved will be based on level of need. Contact 834-8187 ext. 29 at our office for more information.

Registration

Some Prices Vary - Contact at 834-8187 ext. 23 for more information.
To register print off this form, and send it in with a cheque payable to Sonshine Community Ministries CLICK HERE!.

Customized Camps

All Ages Prices: Vary Per Activity

These are half day and/or full day activities available to community groups.

Activities Involved

Individuals, including those with special needs

Schools

Churches

Community Groups

Scouts and Guides

Nature walks and/or Camp Crafts

Canoeing and/or Kayaking courses

Volleyball

Swimming

Initiative Games

Fishing

Ecosystems

As well as other activities not mentioned here, inquire within

Youth Programs Leadership Training

Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm

Ages: 13-17 Price: $150/week. Booked by two week sessions.

Activities Include

Kayaking

Canoeing

Team Building

Leadership Skills

Ecosystems

Survival Drills

Senior Programs

Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm

Ages: 50+ Prices: Vary Per Activity (Senior Prices)

Canoeing, and Kayaking with certified instructors

Fishing in association with Friends in Sportfishing

Swimming

Hiking, nature studies, orienteering.

Nature walks / education

Can accomodate many types of activities

Adventure Programs For Kids

Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm

Ages: 8-12 Price: $120 per week

Activities Involved

Kayaking & Canoeing

Swimming

Nature Walks

Campfires

Ecosystems

Survival Drills

Tournaments

Scavenger Hunts

Capture the flag

Soccer, baseball, football

Scavenger Hunts

Fishing

Nature Buddies

Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm

Ages: 6-8 Prices: $120 per week

These are full day activities available to community groups.

Activities Involved

Exploring

Swimming

Hiking

Crafts

Games

Catching bugs, frogs, turtles and whatever else we can get our hands on

Instructional Programs

Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm

All Ages Prices: Vary Per Activity

Learn to canoe or kayak using our equipment, with Individual or small groups. All Lesson taught by certified instructors. Please contact 834-8187 ex. 29 at our office for more information.