Leisure in Fun Environments (L.I.F.E. Program)
The L.I.F.E. program encompasses the variety of programs and services provided through the RBC Therapeutic Recreation Program, the Active Living Centre and Summer Camps at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. These programs are funded entirely through the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation. We are extremely grateful to the sponsors of the L.I.F.E. programs!
The RBC Therapeutic Recreation Program
The goal of the RBC Therapeutic Recreation Program is to provide programming that gives children with physical disabilities or special needs more opportunities to engage in leisure and recreation, to make new friends and, most of all, to have fun!
Activities and Programs
RBC Preschool Music Therapy
Led by a certified Music Therapist, preschool-aged children enjoy 45 minutes of interactive music.
Friday morning and afternoon sessions from October to June at RCC.
RBC After-School Cooking Clubs
Our highly successful club for youth in grades 7 to 12 provides students with the opportunity, tools and support to make an entire meal, to socialize and meet new friends. The club meets once a week.
RBC Saturday Night Art & Jam
A fun monthly art and music program for youths and young adults aged 10 to 21.
RBC Grow with Gardening
Our well-loved on-site gardening program, led by a certified horticultural therapist, and using our adapted planting beds, takes place in May and June.
RBC Fall Festival
Make a scarecrow, harvest compost and carve a pumpkin!
RBC Bike Days
This is a great time to come and try out some of our specialized and adapted bikes and take a cruise down Wellington Crescent.
RBC Bowling Days
Held in various communities within Manitoba, these are fun times to get together with other families and check out some adapted equipment.
RBC Swim Days
Come and try out some of our adapted and specialized flotation aids.
Steeltown Ford Cooking Clubs
For youth in grades 7 to 12, these are held in Selkirk and Stonewall from February to April.
For more information about these programs, please contact Carol Kehler at (204) 235-8873.
To register, or to be added to our notification list, please contact Yvonne Kash at (204) 453-9821.
The Active Living Centre
The goal of the Active Living Centre is to promote active living and healthy lifestyles by making it easier for children with disabilities and their families to increase their recreation and leisure activities at home, school and in the community.
The following items are available for sign-out upon the recommendation of the child’s physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
Joyrider Duet
Push Sled
Tandem Bike
For more information, please contact Carol Kehler at (204) 235-8873.
Sun and Fun–a Sun Life Camp for Developing Abilities
Are you looking for something fun and active for your child to do this summer? Are you looking for a summer day camp that will offer a variety of social, sport and movement opportunities within a group setting? Consider the Sunlife summer day camps offered at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. Children and teens experience fun-filled days structured to challenge their abilities and expose them to new activities with opportunities to learn new skills. Adaptations are made to enable everyone to participate at their own skill level. Some activities include: music, boccia, biking, sailing, bowling, floor hockey and swimming!
To download an information page about camps, click here.
To download an application form (please print off, fill in and fax it or mail to us), Camp Registration form April 2011.
New in 2011! Steeltown Ford Day Camp — “Git R Done!”
Held in Selkirk, Manitoba, this active camp for youth with disabilities will include swimming, bowling, biking, art and music.