Author Archives: Jessica Cable

Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 1:00-3:00pm Ages 10-20, and their family member, friend, or respite worker Registration fee: $10 (Please let us know if this is a barrier)Location: SSCY Centre – 1155 Notre Dame Ave Activities include: **Scented products will be used** Please bring: Please note: Medical masks are encouraged (and will be provided) Click here to register a spot for you and your child, or email lifeprogram@rccinc.ca

Registration for LIFE Sun and Fun Camp 2023 is officially open! The LIFE Program is offering 7 weeks of camp this summer with eight different themes for youth with disabilities ages 12-20, and 1 week of camp specifically for ages 7-11 (see camp package for eligibility details). The camp package contains everything you need to know about our camp, including dates, locations, themes, costs, eligibility, and how to register. Please review the package thoroughly as part of the registration process. Please discuss your intent to apply with your CdS, CLdS, or CFS worker to ensure funding is in place for the 1:1 camp buddy. Registration deadline: April 14th 2023If you have any questions, please contact lifeprogram@rccinc.ca or call 204-258-6538

DigitalSmarts Workshop: Explore Digital Parenting This workshop is designed to address parents’ concerns about their children’s internet usage. Topics addressed in the workshop include: The RCC/SSCY Family Network and the FASD Family Network are excited to host this workshop in partnership with MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy. They have designed this presentation to support families who have children and youth with additional needs. Opportunity for questions will follow the presentation. Monday March 21, 20227:00-8:00pmOnline via Zoom – no cost Contact familynetwork@sscy.ca to get more information.

Join us for Spa Day at Home Join us on Sunday March 13, 2022 at 1pm for our virtual Spa Day at Home! Our Spa day at home is for youth ages 10 to 20 years old. Grab your favourite relaxing drink and jump on Zoom with us to hang out and make spa products! We’ll be trying out:

Join us for In-person OR virtual Yoga A 4-week program starts on March 6th and goes until March 26th 2022.Class A: 10:30 – 11:15am: In-person or virtual optionClass B: 11:45 – 12:30pm: In-person ONLY These yoga classes are for youth, ages 8-20 with additional needs, and a caregiver for support. Breathing exercises and chanting are practiced to help calm the body and mind and foster participants’ modes of communication with sound and repetition. Hands-on assistance from caregiver is offered and encouraged in partner poses which are included in every class. Children and youth will: In-person participants run at the SSCY Centre – 1155 Notre Dame. Please note: Proof of double vaccination against Covid-19 and use of medical masks (provided) are required for participation. Virtual participants will join the in-person group over Zoom. The instructor will interact withparticipants while they are in their own homes. Breathing exercises and chanting are practicedto […]