Summer in the City/Jump into Spring

PROGRAM CRITERIA:

• Age 12 to 17 years of age as of January 1, 2012
• Have an ASD diagnosis, and have a CAN family membership
• Commitment to attend five days of the program and mandatory program orientation
• Able to provide their own transportation to program

Program: Participants will take part in a different adventure each day, including visits to the Vancouver Aquarium and Alouette Lake.  Summer in the City has been designed to encourage social interaction and cooperation among participants, and teach important life skills, including preparing meals and navigating the transit system.

There will be a high ratio of volunteers and support available to ensure a successful experience.

* Please note that if your child has unique dietary concerns or preferences we ask that you provide a lunch for them.

Dates for the 2012 week long camps are as follows:

March 19th-23th (Jump into Spring)

July 16th-20th (Summer in the City)

August 20th-24th (Summer in the City)

Registration is now open! **Out of fairness to others, participants are only allowed to register for 1 of the 3 camps.

Please register online at www.canucksautism.ca/registration.

In order to register you will have to have a CAN Family Membership. PLEASE NOTE: Applications will be reviewed and participants will be contacted regarding their status in the program. Not all applicants will be accepted. Preference will be given to participants who have not taken part in a previous Jump Into Spring/Summer in the City Program. If you have any questions, please contact Tasha King, Sports and Recreation Coordinator at tasha@canucksautism.ca, or please call the CAN office 604-685-4049 extension 4.