Fall Programs

The Babysitting course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.   CourseContent

• How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
• How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviors
• Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
• How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
• How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviors
• First aid skills
• The business of babysitting

First Aid Content:

• Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
• Glove removal
• Recovery position
• Conscious choking (adult/child/baby/alone)
• CPR (baby/child)
• Illness
•  Asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer)
• Anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen)
• Poisoning
•  Insect stings
• Wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)
• Head, neck, and back injuries, broken bones, seizures

Take-Home Materials

• Babysitter’s Manual​

Please Bring:

• Indoor Shoes
• a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
• lunch
• pencil
• water bottle

When followed truthfully and from the heart, Karate can become a lifestyle, which positively affects everything around us. You'll see an increase in self-confidence, coordination, ability to focus, general awareness, moderation, respect for others, and more appreciation for world values. Beginners simply learn, while the advanced polish their skills. Students need to purchase their uniforms online or from the instructor for about $50, but a uniform is not required to start. Personal protective equipment (helmet, shin protectors, and gloves) costs about $120 and is required starting with the second term. Occasionally, there might be additional costs for other equipment, belt gradings, or participation in related events (T-shirts, tournaments, inviting an advanced instructor, camps, etc). As applicable, students/parents must check with their doctor or medical clinic if medical conditions would prevent moderate to intense physical activities prior to attending classes and if allowed to participate, the instructor needs to be informed about any such medical conditions. Everyone is invited to give it a try, come join us for a great experience   Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

When followed truthfully and from the heart, Karate can become a lifestyle, which positively affects everything around us. You'll see an increase in self-confidence, coordination, ability to focus, general awareness, moderation, respect for others, and more appreciation for world values. Beginners simply learn, while the advanced polish their skills. Students need to purchase their uniforms online or from the instructor for about $50, but a uniform is not required to start. Personal protective equipment (helmet, shin protectors, and gloves) costs about $120 and is required starting with the second term. Occasionally, there might be additional costs for other equipment, belt gradings, or participation in related events (T-shirts, tournaments, inviting an advanced instructor, camps, etc). As applicable, students/parents must check with their doctor or medical clinic if medical conditions would prevent moderate to intense physical activities prior to attending classes and if allowed to participate, the instructor needs to be informed about any such medical conditions. Everyone is invited to give it a try, come join us for a great experience   

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Mat Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise that promotes not only strength, tone, and flexibility, but also improves your posture and reduces stress. The mat Pilates method aims to strengthen your core or "Powerhouse", lengthen the spine, build muscle tone, and increase body awareness. Following the six principles of control, breath, flow, precision, centering, and stability will help you gain all of these benefits while maintaining your body safely. The mat Pilates exercises are based on the resistance provided by your body's weight and gravity, and the workout is performed on the ground using an exercise mat. Once adding a mat Pilates workout to your routine and experience its benefits, it will provide the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits.

*Please bring your own yoga mat, labeled water bottle

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Sportball Multi-Sport skills development programs introduce preschool and primary school children to the concepts and skills involved in the core sports of the Sportball methodology. Classes are conducted once a week in one-hour sessions, using developmentally appropriate methods to introduce, practice, and refine gross motor skills. The programs reinforce the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, which enables children to gain confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sport and life. This class is appropriate for all levels!

Equipment needed:  water bottle, shoes

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Sportball Multi-Sport skills development programs introduce preschool and primary school children to the concepts and skills involved in the core sports of the Sportball methodology. Classes are conducted once a week in one-hour sessions, using developmentally appropriate methods to introduce, practice, and refine gross motor skills. The programs reinforce the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, which enables children to gain confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sport and life. This class is appropriate for all levels!  

Equipment needed:  water bottle, shoes

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Parent & Child programs teach children important introductory physical skills and help them develop confidence in their abilities. The program also helps adults understand proven teaching techniques that can be applied outside of Sportball classes. Classes focus on refining, rehearsing, and repeating skills and playing games in a fun, creative, and non‐competitive environment. Classes are conducted once a week in 45‐minute sessions – just the right length of time for active little minds and bodies. This class is appropriate for all levels!

Equipment needed: water bottle, shoes

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time.

Parent & Child programs teach children important introductory physical skills and help them develop confidence in their abilities. The program also helps adults understand proven teaching techniques that can be applied outside of Sportball classes. Classes focus on refining, rehearsing, and repeating skills and playing games in a fun, creative, and non‐competitive environment. Classes are conducted once a week in 45‐minute sessions – just the right length of time for active little minds and bodies. This class is appropriate for all levels!

Equipment needed: water bottle, shoes 

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time.

This 1-day in-person session instructed by Impact First Aid & CPR is to educate youth aged 9 to 13 years on basic first aid and safety skills for when they are not under the direct supervision of a guardian or parent.The Stay Safe! program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations.Attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion:Participants will receive a Red Cross Stay Safe! manual, and a certificate upon completion of the program. Course Content:

• Importance of responsibility and respect while being accountable for yourself
• Importance of setting and following rules around safety when staying on your own
• How to stay safe at home and within the community
• How to prepare, recognize and respond to unexpected situations, (i.e. inclement weather, strangers, unanticipated visits)

First Aid Content: Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911), recovery position, conscious choking (adult/child/alone), feeling unwell, asthma (includes the use of inhaler and spacer), anaphylaxis (includes the use of EpiPen), poisoning, insect stings, wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)  Please Bring:

• Indoor Shoes
• a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
• lunch
• pencil
• water bottle  

Please note: Refunds for these safety courses are not available for cancellations made within 7 days prior to the class. However, in certain situations such as emergencies or illness (with prior notification), your registration can be transferred to the next available course. Please note that no-shows are not eligible for a refund.

Aerobics is back! Bigger, Better, and HIGHer! Experience a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop action-packed hour of cardio and toning tracks that will take your fitness to the next level. Adaptable to all levels of fitness, you can go high or you can go low but you will always leave feeling HIGH!

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Our Future MDs in training will explore the wonders of our eyes and ears and explore the specialist careers in ophthalmology and otolaryngology as they create ear and eye models. Students will also learn about x-rays, broken bones, how they are treated, and
the understand the roles of radiologists and orthopedic surgeons. Students will also practice how to do a broken bone assessment and learn about splinting and taping. Our future MDs will get an introduction on how to perform CPR as well as saving someone who is choking with the Heimlich maneuver. They will also learn how the body gets energy from food as well as understanding the link between body weight and disease.

Equipment needed: water bottle 

Our Future MDs in training will explore the wonders of our eyes and ears and explore the specialist careers in ophthalmology and otolaryngology as they create ear and eye models. Students will also learn about x-rays, broken bones, how they are treated, and
the understand the roles of radiologists and orthopedic surgeons. Students will also practice how to do a broken bone assessment and learn about splinting and taping. Our future MDs will get an introduction on how to perform CPR as well as saving someone who is choking with the Heimlich maneuver. They will also learn how the body gets energy from food as well as understanding the link between body weight and disease.

Equipment needed: water bottle 

Join us for a spine-tingling Halloween-themed painting night! Guided by ghostly whispers, create your own eerie masterpiece.

Enjoy an evening of spooky creativity with friends and family, painting a hauntingly beautiful piece of art that will awaken your soul. Get step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating your own masterpiece. After all, anyone can paint!

All materials are supplied, plus guided instructions and techniques to create a masterpiece you can take home at the end of the night. All supplies will be provided – canvas, paints, brushes

Aerobics is back! Bigger, Better, and HIGHer! Experience a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop action-packed hour of cardio and toning tracks that will take your fitness to the next level. Adaptable to all levels of fitness, you can go high or you can go low but you will always leave feeling HIGH!

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Join us for a magical experience of relaxing into the ancient healing of the power of sacred sound waves cleansing and replenishing every nerve and cell within. We will open our heart with a cup of sacred cacao, energetically, cacao is a powerful plant medicine that allows us to see and experience life from the frequency of the heart. If there is something just underneath the surface, cacao may open your ability to access it. After drinking cacao, we will drop into a Sound Bath. Separately, cacao and sound are incredibly healing medicines. Together, they co-create deeply somatic insights and experiences that heal on all levels -- physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. A variety of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, Rain sticks, Tibetan Singing bowls, Chimes and more healing instruments will be used. The Cacao used in ceremony is allergens safe.

The session is 1 hr. Long

What to bring:

• Yoga Mat
• Cushion
• Blanket to keep warm (optional)

Instructor Isabel

Passionate about Yoga & Wellness, Isabel Fry, a certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher as well as Reiki healer, started her Company Breathe Retreats in 2016. It was created out of a realization that there was a need for a safe space for people to be themselves, to accept and love themselves, as well as to support and help each other grow and thrive. Creating this safe space for everyone and encouraging them to be their most authentic selves has become Isabel’s mission and passion.

Along with Retreats and Corporate Retreats, she has developed a Healing Circles to continue to support and nurture her clients.

Isabel believes in holding space for people to rediscover the light that shines brightly within them, and that with love and kindness, all can be conquered. https://linktr.ee/Breatheyeg

🎅✨ Get Ready for a Jolly Good Time! 🎄🎁

Need some extra time to prepare for Christmas without the kids? You're in luck! The SSRA is thrilled to offer a fun-filled, festive event that will give you the perfect opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done in peace.

🎨 Crafty Creations: Watch your little elves dive into a world of imagination as they create delightful holiday crafts to bring home.

🏃‍♂️ Games Galore: Our action-packed holiday-themed games will keep the energy high and the smiles wide.

🍕 Pizza Party: Your little ones will need to recharge after all the crafting and playing, so we’ve planned a delicious pizza feast to refuel and keep the fun going strong!

🤝 Make New Friends: This is the perfect chance for your children to make new friends and create lasting memories with fellow neighborhood kids.

So, while your kids are busy having a blast, you can tackle that holiday to-do list stress-free. It's a win-win for everyone! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make your holiday season a little brighter.

Sign up now and let the holiday cheer begin! 🎅✨

Residents $10.00 - Non-Residents $15.00

*All children must be fully potty-trained to attend
*Age range between 4 - 11 years old

Friday, December 19, 2025 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 10:00 am -2:00 pm 
Saturda,y December 20, 2025 - 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please note that there are no refunds anthat d stored credit only.

Focusing on storytelling, imagination, and play this class will teach ballet basics with an emphasis on fun and creativity. Technique, play, performance, and expression mingle together perfectly to create a positive and energetic learning environment. Please dress in something you can move in. Tutus and ballet slippers are not required (they are more than welcome) but please no socks. 

Equipment needed: water bottle, shoes

Focusing on storytelling, imagination, and play this class will teach ballet basics with an emphasis on fun and creativity. Technique, play, performance, and expression mingle together perfectly to create a positive and energetic learning environment. Please dress in something you can move in. Tutus and ballet slippers are not required (they are more than welcome) but please no socks. 

Equipment needed: water bottle, shoes

  Tis the season to get creative and festive! Join us for a magical holiday workshop where we’ll sprinkle some artistic cheer as you create your very own textured art Christmas tree masterpiece. No experience is needed, our instructor will guide you every step of the way! Bring your friends, your holiday spirit, and let’s spread some cheer while creating something special. All supplies are included, and by the end of the day, you’ll take home a stunning piece that’s perfect as a festive decoration for your home or room. Let’s make this Christmas season extra merry and creative! REGISTRATION REQUIRED Saturday November 29, 2025 2:30 pm -4:00 pm Resident $45.00 Non Resident $50.00

You will be guided through an active flow allowing us to increase blood flow, strength, stamina, and flexibility, then we will soften into gentle practice holding poses to allow our body and mind to relax and unwind, ending with a guided meditation. All levels are welcome. Equipment needed: water bottle, yoga mat.

 Students are introduced to three aspects of performing arts: singing, acting and dancing in a playful environment. They will learn simple songs and use popular stories with a hint of their own imagination to create mini-musical plays weekly. Costumes are also provided for dress up fun! Please dress in something you can move in. (No socks please)  Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Students are introduced to three aspects of performing arts: singing, acting and dancing in a playful environment. They will learn simple songs and use popular stories with a hint of their own imagination to create mini-musical plays weekly. Costumes are also provided for dress up fun! Please dress in something you can move in. (No socks please)  Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

This is a FREE Program for residents only. Non-Residents must be accompanied by a resident of the SSRA. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

 Step into the spotlight and discover the power of your voice, your story, and your imagination. Ready, Set, Action is an 8–10 session acting course designed for youth ages 10–13, combining techniques from film and theatre to build confidence, spark creativity, and develop practical performance skills.

This program is especially designed to support kids who may face social challenges, offering a fun, inclusive environment where every participant is seen, heard, and valued. Aswell as those who may just have a particular interest in the art form! Through scene work, improvisation, character creation, and ensemble activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of acting as both an expressive art and a collaborative craft, leading them to gain skills and knowledge that can serve them in any avenue of life.

Equipment needed: water bottle, shoes (No socks please)

Who is ready to learn the amazing game of Flag Football? Level Up Football camps provide and amazing week football fundamentals and fun. Our athletes will learn how to throw spiral, catch beautiful passes, run crips routes, become a lock down defender and even how to do some sweet touchdown dances. Each day we will teach new skills and play games that will elevate their game and increase their love for the beautiful game of flag football. Equipment needed: water bottle, shoes, weather-appropriate attire. Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time. Class A 5:00 - 5:55 pm 6-9 yrs Class B 6:00 pm -6:55 pm 9-12 yrs

Come enjoy a therapeutic Sound Baths given by a established practicioner of over 15 years.

Some of the benefits of a therapeutic Soundbath include:

• Deep Relaxation: Induce a state of deep relaxation and calmness.

• Sound Healing: Utilize various deeply desonating instruments to create a therapeutic sound environment.

• Stress Relief: Alleviate stress, tension, and mental fatigue.

• Emotional Release: Encourage emotional healing and release of suppressed feelings.

• Enhanced Well-Being: Improve overall well-being and mental clarity.

Attendees to Bring:

• A yoga mat, cushion, or chair for sitting comfortably

• Water or tea

• Curiosity and an open mind

Instructor: Marcus

Marcus Fung is a Chinese-born Canadian musician, educator, and facilitator based in Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, Amiskwaciy Waskahikan). A classically trained pianist, he holds diplomas in Jazz Piano Performance and Music Composition from Grant MacEwan College.

Marcus serves the greater Edmonton area as a drum circle facilitator, expressive arts advocate, and sound therapy practitioner. With over 20 years of meditation and psychosomatic exploration, he weaves music, sound, and vibration into yoga classes, breathwork, and ceremonies, focusing on their effects on the nervous system and consciousness.

He has trained in Expressive Arts Therapy, graduated from the 8th Fire School of Shamanism, and completed practitioner training in Ancestral Lineage Repair. Marcus continues to grow his practice as a regenerative culture artist, building community through the healing arts.

INSTAGRAM: earth.harmony.sound.wellness

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Open to Residents and Non-Residents

7:00 pm -8:30 pm

Call 780-497-7558 to register

Practical Tools for a Calmer, Clearer Life

This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to demystify meditation and show you how simple, evidence-based practices can help you manage stress, boost focus, and improve your overall well-being—no experience required.

What to Expect:

• A clear, down-to-earth introduction to the science behind meditation

• Insight into how meditation supports the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and improves emotional regulation

• Easy techniques you can use anywhere—at work, at home, or on the go

• A short, guided meditation session to experience it for yourself

• Tips on how to build a practice that fits into real life (even if you’re busy)

You'll leave understanding why meditation works—and how to make it work for you

Attendees to Bring:

• A yoga mat, cushion, or chair for sitting comfortably

• A journal (optional, for reflection)

• Water or tea

• Curiosity and an open mind

Whether you're managing stress, seeking more mental clarity, or simply craving a deeper sense of calm, this workshop is a powerful first step.

Instructor: Mandy

Mandy Trapp is a global meditation and mindfulness expert specializing in stress management and spiritual development. She is the founder of the Lifestyle Meditation Academy and has certified over 3,000 meditation and mindfulness teachers around the world. Her teachings are rooted in spiritual psychology, neuroscience, and energetic insights.

She is the creator of The Practice™, a membership program with the focus on supporting the mental and spiritual health of others through interactive learning and powerful practices such as meditation and breathwork.

Mandy is known for her grounded, practical, and accessible approach to meditation and spirituality which has allowed tens of thousands around the world to confidently move through the stresses and limitations of life and towards more peace and fulfillment.

She is also the owner of El Refugio, an up and coming coveted wellness retreat destination in the beautiful Okanagan, B.C, Canada.

INSTAGRAM: mandytrapp

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Open to Residents and Non-Residents

7:30 pm -9:00 pm

Resident $30 | Non-Resident $35

Call 780-497-7558 to register

The Haunted Mixology Night Double, double, drinks in trouble — it’s time for a spooky cocktail night at Lake Summerside. Join us on Friday, October 3rd for a Halloween-themed Mixology Night with Tipsy Tays, where you’ll learn how to create hauntingly delicious cocktails that are sure to impress at any ghostly gathering. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or just want to sip something wickedly good, this is your chance to master the art of potion-making. All cocktails are custom-crafted by Tipsy Tays, and after the event, you’ll receive the top-secret recipes to recreate them at home. Featured Cocktails: Pretty Peach Cloud 9 Empress Lychee Mystery Drink (because every spooky night needs a surprise) In addition to mixing up these spellbinding drinks, we’ll have lighthearted games to keep the evening full of laughs and Halloween fun. Event Details: -Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025 -Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (wrap-up by 10:00 PM) -Tickets: $30 + Eventbrite fee REGISTER HERE: -Includes: 1 admission, 1 appetizer, 4–5 cocktails to create and enjoy Important Reminders: -Lake Summerside residents and their guests only (non-residents must be accompanied by a resident) -No minors permitted -Proof of address and ID required (membership card and driver’s license) -Alcohol cannot leave the hall -Ticket sales begin August 1st — space is limited and tickets are expected to sell quickly For more information, contact the Summerside Residents Association Office at 780-497-7558 or visit lakesummerside.ca. Let’s shake, stir, and sip our way through a hauntingly good night. Don’t miss it — this spooky social will disappear faster than a ghost in the night.

Get your ghoul on and deck out your door with the spookiest, kookiest Halloween décor! Snap a pic of your haunted masterpiece and send it to events@lakesummerside.ca for a chance to win a fang-tastic prize! Residents Only

tis the season to give: Come get a shoe box to fill up wth wonders for kids in need from September 1st to November 14, 2025

*please put a 12$ donation for postal services

Shoe Boxes must be dropped off by November 17 at the Beach Club, and we will take care of the rest. Or you can drop off at any collecting churches on National Collection Week: November 17-23, 2025

At Sanimus Academy, we offer a 3 day transformative program rooted in the power of joy, stillness, and movement to support the emotional and physical well-being of children. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, our not-for-profit pilot initiative serves children ages 6–9 and 9–17, combining the wisdom of mindfulness with the dynamic energy of movement-based practices.

In a world where children face increasing stress and pressure, we provide a safe, nurturing space where they can breathe, move, grow — and simply be. Our unique curriculum integrates:

• Awareness Meditation
• Mindfulness & Breathing Practices
• Soccer Dance Tech Training

This innovative blend supports children in reconnecting with their inner peace, cultivating confidence, and building lifelong resilience.

Program Benefits

• Emotional Healing & Strength
• Children learn to navigate complex emotions with calm, clarity, and self-awareness.
• Inner Peace & Focus
• Mindfulness practices foster attention, emotional regulation, and a grounded sense of self.
• Confidence That Lasts
• Through body awareness and self-regulation, children build enduring self-esteem and empowerment.
• Connection Over Competition
• Team-based activities foster empathy, cooperation, and meaningful social connection.
• Joyful Movement & Wellness
• Our Soccer Dance Tech program energizes the body and spirit through creative and fun physical expression.
• A Toolkit for Life
• Breathwork and meditation become practical tools children can carry with them into adolescence and adulthood.

Sanimus Academy is more than a program, it’s a movement to nurture mindful, kind-hearted, and resilient young leaders.

Together, let’s raise a generation that knows peace, shares joy, and walks through life with strength, grace, and love.

Equipment needed: Water bottle, dress for the weather; this program will be held outdoors.

At Sanimus Academy, we offer a 3 day transformative program rooted in the power of joy, stillness, and movement to support the emotional and physical well-being of children. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, our not-for-profit pilot initiative serves children ages 6–9 and 9–17, combining the wisdom of mindfulness with the dynamic energy of movement-based practices.

In a world where children face increasing stress and pressure, we provide a safe, nurturing space where they can breathe, move, grow — and simply be. Our unique curriculum integrates:

• Awareness Meditation
• Mindfulness & Breathing Practices
• Soccer Dance Tech Training

This innovative blend supports children in reconnecting with their inner peace, cultivating confidence, and building lifelong resilience.

Program Benefits

• Emotional Healing & Strength
• Children learn to navigate complex emotions with calm, clarity, and self-awareness.
• Inner Peace & Focus
• Mindfulness practices foster attention, emotional regulation, and a grounded sense of self.
• Confidence That Lasts
• Through body awareness and self-regulation, children build enduring self-esteem and empowerment.
• Connection Over Competition
• Team-based activities foster empathy, cooperation, and meaningful social connection.
• Joyful Movement & Wellness
• Our Soccer Dance Tech program energizes the body and spirit through creative and fun physical expression.
• A Toolkit for Life
• Breathwork and meditation become practical tools children can carry with them into adolescence and adulthood.

Sanimus Academy is more than a program, it’s a movement to nurture mindful, kind-hearted, and resilient young leaders.

Together, let’s raise a generation that knows peace, shares joy, and walks through life with strength, grace, and love.

Equipment needed: Water bottle, dress for the weather; this program will be held outdoors.