😎 Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks – Summer 2024! 🌞
Adaptive Sports is excited to announce the launch of its Summer Programming!
There are a variety of activities to choose from:
1. Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association (KASA) at Sun Peaks
KASA – Adaptive Mountain Biking Specialists (aMTB)
Back by popular demand. ASSP in partnership with Sun Peaks Resort LLP, will play host to KASA on the following Saturdays:
Saturday July 20
Saturday September 14
Mike and his team from KASA will bring their amazing adaptive mountain bikes along with certified instructors to provide both beginner and experienced riders in the Kamloops/ Sun Peaks community with the chance to ride! Beginners try riding on the valley trail. Experienced riders with their own gear, ride the bike park!
To Register Click HERE
For more details :
Mike Reidieger mike@kootenayadaptive.com www.kootenayadaptive.com
2. Outdoor Summer Experiences –Register Now!
Starting July 2024, ASSP is offering accessible summer outdoor experiences to individuals living with neuro-divergent challenges. Participate in alpine hiking, alpine disc golf, Stand Up Paddle boarding, Canoeing, and a Farm Visit. Try one activity, or try them all!
ALPINE HIKING + DISC GOLF
Experience the very best of what the Sun Peaks alpine playground has to offer; from panoramic views and vivid wildflowers to artifacts of days past and the rich history behind them and enjoy challenging holes, diverse terrain with natural features, and scenic viewpoints, all from the top of the Sunburst Express chairlift. Get ready to make some fun mountain memories.
Led by experienced ASSP volunteers.
Dates: Saturday July 27th & August 10th
Deadline to Register:
July 20th for July 27th
August 3rd for August 10th
Time: 10am-1pm
Ages 10+
Maximum 6 people
Cost: Lift Ticket* + CADS membership**
*Lift Tickets
- If you have purchased your 2024-25 alpine season pass (for skiing/snowboarding), it is also valid for summer lift access for hiking. There is no extra cost for you!
- ASSP students and caregivers participating in the program are eligible for 50% off the price of day lift ticket
2024 Summer Lift Pass Day Rates
Adult 19-64 $30 ($15 ASSP students)
Youth 3-18 $24 ($12 ASSP students)
Child 6-12 $18 ($9 ASSP students)
Just Added! Alpine HIKING with Nan Stevens
Experience the very best of what the Sun Peaks alpine playground has to offer; from panoramic views and vivid wildflowers to artifacts of days past and the rich history behind them! Led by ASSP President Nan Stevens, joined by ASSP instructors.
Dates: Saturday August 24th
Deadline to Register:
August 18th
Time: 10am-1pm
Ages 10+
Maximum 6 people
Cost: Lift Ticket* + CADS membership (see above)
Lift Tickets
- If you have purchased your 2024-25 alpine season pass (for skiing/snowboarding), it is also valid for summer lift access for hiking. There is no extra cost for you!
- ASSP students and caregivers participating in the program are eligible for 50% off the price of day lift ticket
2024 Summer Lift Pass Day Rates
Adult 19-64 $30 ($15 ASSP students)
Youth 3-18 $24 ($12 ASSP students)
Child 6-12 $18 ($9 ASSP students)
SUP with Paddlesurfit
Stand Up Paddle Boarding with Bodie Shandro of paddlesurfit. Learn to Stand Up Paddle with “Canada’s first professionally certified instructor,” Bodie Shandro. Lesson covers equipment familiarization, dry-land instruction, water safety, board transport, stance and balance and fundamental paddling techniques. All equipment is included (board, paddle, PFD and leash).
Please Note: Lessons are held at Surfit’s location at Heffley Lake. To access the waterfront, individuals are required to navigate a steep, rugged trail down to the dock.
Location: 2288 Heffley Lake Road
Know before you Go/Driving Directions
Dates: Friday mornings July 12th & August 9th
Deadline to Register:
July 5th for July 12th
August 2nd for August 9th
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages 13+
Maximum 3 people
Cost: $100 + CADS Membership**
Includes: all equipment and 2 hour lesson
CANOEING
Kamloops Canoe & Kayak Club (KCKC) – Family Paddle Nights
Inclusive paddle nights for families! Come one, come all! Two hour paddle night with KCKC staff dedicated to our group + our very own CADS volunteers supporting the fun! The evening can include voyageur canoeing (all in one boat), kayaking or individual canoeing, depending on the group’s interest and the weather.
Location: Kamloops Water Sports Facility
4620 Princeton-Kamloops Highway, Kamloops (Hwy 5A)
Shumway Lake, BC
Dates: Tuesday evenings – July 9th & July 23
Deadline to Register:
July 2nd for July 9th
July 16th for July 23
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Ages 7+
Minimum 5 ppl
Maximum 10 ppl
Cost: $30/person + CADS Membership**
FARM EXPERIENCE
Participants are invited to visit a local farm on Sun Peaks Road just outside of White Croft. Participants will meet animals such as: horses, chickens, goats, sheep as well as dogs and cats. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the gazebo after the farm programming.
Farm visit includes:
- Animal Interactions
- Potting a plant to take home
- Farm Tour
- Craft table
Date: August 17
Location: 3140 Strachan Rd Heffley Creek V0E1Z1
Time: 10 am -12pm
Deadline to Register:
August 10th
Ages
6 & up!
Maximum 10 people (5 students + 5 caregivers)
Cost: $10/student + CADS Membership**
**CADS Membership Required for Participation in all Summer Experiences
Membership is valid from Sept 1 – Aug 31. Membership allows for participation in our 2023-24 Winter & Summer programming.
23/24 CADS Student Yearly Membership $71
23/24 CADS Friend/Caregiver Yearly Membership $51
CADS 1 Day $11*
It is possible to purchase a 1 day membership to participate in an activity for one day, however the cost of the total yearly membership is not pro-rated if you choose to purchase it at a later date.
Summer Outdoor Experiences Registration Process
Registration Begins June 15 2024
Register online through Snowline at http://assp.skiportal.org
Registration Requirements
- Set up/Login to your Profile in Snowline
- Purchase Membership (expires August 31 2024)
- Complete CADS Waivers
- Complete Medical Form/Waiver
- Complete Third Party Waivers if applicable
- Registration submitted for review
- Registration accepted
- Provide payment for program fees
Registration Policies
- Membership is required for participation in all programs. Membership fees are non-refundable.
- Methods of Payment: Online payments only. Credit Cards accepted, VISA & MASTERCARD.
- Autism funding accepted. Please inform the office at time of booking by emailing adaptivesportsatsunpeaks@gmail.com. Include first and last name of student and program AFU funding should be applied to. For more info go to Autism Funding.
- Programs will run pending registration. If cancellation is necessary, ASSP will notify you and fees will be fully refunded.
- Winter Programming – locals registration is limited to a maximum total of 10 lessons for locals lesson sets and drop-ins combined.
- Winter Programming – out of town guests registration is limited to a maximum total of 10 drop-in lessons.
- Force Majeure – No refunds will be issued if a lesson or program is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, power outages etc.
- Cold Weather Policy – Lessons/programs cancelled if the temperature is -15 degrees celsius or colder, -12 degrees celsius for sit-skiers.