McAdam Recreation Guide

The following activities are brought to you by the McAdam Recreation Department.
If you are interested in any of the following or would like additional
information, please call 784-1422.

2008
Summer Program Guide

Registration for all summer programs can be made at the McAdam Recreation Department during regular business hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am– 4:00 pm. If you are unable to visit during these hours, please call 784-1422 and leave a message. The cost for each program is listed below and payable at the time of registration. All participants taking part in any of the following activities must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver form before they can attend.

Deadlines are in place for programs as space is limited. Please ensure that you register early to reserve your child/children’s spot.

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The Warrior’s Den
The McAdam Warrior’s Den will be closing for the summer.
The last day open, will be on June 14th. We are inviting the Youth to join in the fun of a BBQ and a Dance to be held on June 14th.

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St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course


This program is open to both boys and girls who will be 12 years of age by the year’s end. This course includes all the information you will need to baby-sit safely or to provide the skills needed to stay home alone. Must call to register and make payment for the course before July 4th , 2008.

Cost: $35
Date: July 5th , 2008 8:30am – 4:00pm

Reminder: Please bring a doll or teddy bear and a lunch.

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Summer Morning Program

The best of both worlds for active kids and busy parents! This year’s summer program will offer all who attend 6 fun filled weeks of outings, crafts, games and lots of fun!! This program runs Monday through Friday, rain or shine from 9:00am until 12:00pm. Parents/guardians are asked to drop their child/children off at the Warriors Den no earlier than 9am and to pick them up at the same location unless otherwise stated at 12:00 pm. Cold drinks and freezies will be provided everyday. We do ask that you pack a healthy snack as we will take time out of each day for this activity.

Please note: We have limited space for only (30) participants as well as a deadline date to register. This deadline date is very important as we must plan and ensure that we have the proper staff-to-student ratio. Only those participants who have, a signed waiver form and finalized payment arrangements, will be classified as, one of the 30 students.

Ages: Kindergarten to grade 5. (Entering Kindergarten this fall and entering Grade 5 this fall)

Deadline: Thursday July 3rd, 2008

THEME WEEKS: July 7th - July 11th “Sports Week”
July 14th - July 18th “Lets Get Crafty Week”
July 21st – July 25th “Silly Adventures”
July 28th – Aug 1st “Wet and Wild Week” Aug 4th – Aug 8th “The Great Outdoors Week”
Aug 11th – Aug 15th “All About Cooking Week”

Individual Cost: $10/week with a summer cap of $50
Family of 3 or more: $25/week with a summer cap of $120
Reminder: No program on Monday, Aug 4th, 2008 due to Civic Holiday

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Red Cross Swimming Lessons

Again this year, McAdam Recreation Department will be offering swimming lessons at the St. Croix Beach for everyone ages 3 years and up if there is enough interest. Senior Life Guard and Swimming Instructor for the St. Stephen Pool, Monica Gilmour will be returning yet again to teach this informative program. Please register early to ensure that this program will run. When registering please indicate the last level that your child has completed. For all new participants, Monica will assess you on the first day and place you in the proper level according to your skills. Cost: $40.00 per child

Dates: Will be determined after registration if there is enough interest.

Please Note: Schedule and all associated information will follow registration.

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Soccer Field/Tennis Court & Baseball Diamond Bookings


If you or a group would like to use the soccer/baseball field or tennis courts for a group or special event, please contact the McAdam Recreation Department to check on availability. We also have equipment available to use at the above locations. All equipment and keys for the dugouts can be signed out and picked up during regular office hours.

Please Note: Anyone using these facilities will be responsible for the equipments and grounds.

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McAdam Fitness Center

The fitness center will be open during the summer months. If you are interested in joining please contact the Recreation Department at 784-1422 for more information. Cost: $20 per month

Hours: Same hours as the McAdam Adult Learning/Community Access Centre

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Page last updated Thursday, June 12, 2008

Thank you to Connie Klein for all your hard work.