Access Services
Full Day Daycamps - Does your child need some extra help?
Volunteer Support if you child requires a minimum level of support
Our volunteers are generally between the ages of 14-16 and do not have any specific training in working with children with specific needs. They are intended to be a one on one friend to assist. If this description fits your child's needs please call Meh at 604-983-6417 for more information.
Leader Support if your child requires 1:1 leader support while participating in a full day daycamp program
- Our Daycamp Support Leader is a post Secondary student who has experience working with people with disabilities.
- Children who require specialized support or personal care do not qualify for this service
- All participants are required to complete and return a questionnaire and meet with the Access Programmer and Support Leader prior to the start of daycamp.
Please call Jackie Hamm, Recreation Access Programmer at 604-982-8331.
Please note that you are eligible for a maximum of two weeks combined support from either or both of the above services. We cannot guarantee support. Support is based on the resources available and on a first come first serve basis.
In order to create an inclusive environment for all campers, we request that those children participating in a camp accompanied by their own support person to please contact Jackie Hamm, Recreation Access Programmer, prior to the start of camp.
Jackie may be reached by calling 604-982-8331 or by email.
Disabilities
Recreation for all.... people with disabilities
Are you living with a disability and require continuous support in order to access recreation programs and services? The North Vancouver Recreation Commission has a great opportunity to share with you. When you participate at any North Vancouver Recreation Commission facility, your support person is admitted free of charge as long as they are there to assist you. Your support person can be an adult friend, sibling, volunteer or private Aide.
For more information or if you have questions regarding programs and services, please call Jackie Hamm, Recreation Access Programmer at 604-982-8331 or 604-561-2313.
Individuals requiring additional support while participating in programs and services are encouraged to contact the Volunteer Resources Programmer.
Need Help Accessing Our Facilities?
View the features of our facilities that make it easier for those with disabilities to access our Community Recreation Centres.
Financial Assistance
Recreation for all... people with financial barriers
Do you have a limited budget? Are you a resident of North Vancouver? If you cannot afford the full fee to participate in a recreation program, we can help you get active at a reduced rate.
We Make it Easy. Here's How:
Step One
Just call us at 604-987-Play (7529) and ask for an Access appointment at your local Community Recreation Centre. You can make an appointment to meet with someone at one of the following Centres:
- Delbrook Centre
- Grant Connell Tennis Centre
- Harry Jerome Centre
- John Braithwaite Community Centre
- Karen Magnussen Centre
- North Shore Neighbourhood House
- Parkgate Community Centre
- Ron Andrews Centre
- William Griffin Centre
Step Two
Please bring to your appointment the following:
- Please bring proof of residency in North Vancouver (example - BC Hydro, telephone or cable bill)
Please also bring one of the following:
- A referral letter from a North Shore social services agency
- A tax assessment
- Disability Benefits statement
- Employment Insurance statement
- Income Assistance statement
Step Three
Our staff will help you select the opportunities to participate at a reduced rate, depending on your goals and interests.
Fitness Pass
- Adults and youth, 15 years and older, can drop-in to 9 weight rooms at 6 locations and over 200 fitness classes.
Swim and Skate Pass
- Children, adults and youth can participate in public swim and skate sessions. Adults can participate in scheduled lane swimming sessions.
Registered Programs - arts, sports, swim and skate lessons and more
- Children, adults and youth can participate in a registered program.
There are alternative sources of funding available to help your children register for community sports groups. For more information check out KidSport and Athletics for Kids.
We also offer Free Programs and Low Cost Programs.
