Township of Assiginack

TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK

P.O. BOX 238, MANITOWANING, ON, P0P 1N0

Tel: (705) 859-3196 or Fax: (705) 859-3010

www.assiginack.ca

June 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This year we are hosting fun summer recreation activities throughout Manitowaning.

You can find events at the museum, fairgrounds, beach, and library!

Our summer students, staff and volunteers will be carrying out exciting programs

throughout the summer for you and your child to participate in. Take a look through the

package and find some great experiences for you and your child to enjoy this summer in

Manitowaning.

Please note that we have some activities for families and adults to participate in as well.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the municipal office at 705

859-3196 or info@assiginack.ca

Looking forward to seeing everyone in the community having fun this summer!

Have a Great Summer,

Township Council and Staff

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Library Activities

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $2 per session

July 4 Create a 150 Birthday Mask

July 6 Make a Beaver Sock Puppet

July 18 Create a Canada Birthday Tote Bag

July 20 Make maple fudge and origami candy box

August 1 Wear a Hallowe’en costume and create a green screen background

August 3 ‘Meet your Hero’ green screen art

August 15 Virtual Reality Play

August 17 Create a Kaleidoscope

Museum Activities

Tuesday and Thursdays 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $2 per session

July 11 Making Chocolate Cake in a Mug

July 13 Sidewalk Murals

July 25 Board Game Day

July 27 Beadwork-bracelet/keychain

August 8 Polka Dot Slime

August 10 Funfetti Playdough (edible playdough)

August 22 Puppet Theatre

August 24 Galaxy in a Jar

Beach Activities and Games

Wednesdays 3:15-4:45 pm $2 per session per participant

July 5, 12, 19, 26 Ages 4+ Come prepared to get wet and have fun!

August 2, 9

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons will be offered in three 2 week periods. More details at end of package.

Session 1: July 3 - July 14

Session 2: July 17 – July 28

Session 3: July 31 - August 11

Kids Painting Class

Monday July 17th - 10-11:30 am at arena $25 (includes all class

supplies/canvas) Dragonflies/Believe

Orienteering for Youth and Adults at McLean’s Park

August 10 McLean’s Park (New England Road)

6:30 – 8 pm Cost $2 per person

Register at the township office and bring your child out to McLean’s Park to learn about how to

use compasses, and have fun orienteering with Nelson Wood. Bring a water bottle and if you

have a compass bring that too.

Youth T-Ball

Thursdays nights July 6, 13, 20, 27

T-Ball 6:30 - 7:30 pm ages 4+

Drop in - no charge, taking place at the Assiginack Fairgrounds Baseball Field. A waiver will be

required and can be filled out at municipal office or at the ballfield. Volunteers needed.

Cycling at McLean’s Park with Alex Anstice for Kids and Parents

August 14, 21, 28 10:30 – 12 pm Ages 9+ Cost: $2 per person

Please sign up by filling out a waiver at the municipal office. Meet at McLean’s Park on New

England Road. Kids will learn about their bike, how to cycle off-road and get great tips with

Alex Anstice. Adults are welcome to join their kids.

Movie Night July 1st 7:30 pm Everyone welcome

Join us July 1st for a movie night at the arena atrium. Then stay for the fireworks at dusk.

8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Movie starts at 7:30 pm. Featuring ‘Moana’.

Refreshments available to purchase from Manitowaning Brownies.

Nerf Tournament July 11, 18, 25

Tuesdays 7-8 pm Ages 4+ Cost: $1 per child

Bring your nerf guns (must not be modified) and safety glasses. We will have darts, feel free to

bring your own. Parents/guardians must sign a waiver.

Bring your nerf equipment and join other kids at the arena for a fun tournament! The ice pad

will be set up with hiding spots and shelters to play against other kids!

Dodge the Ball August 16, 23, 30

At arena 7-8 pm no cost ages 4+

Come out and play dodge the ball on the arena ice pad for some fun exercise and activity! No

cost, waiver must be signed prior.

Cooking with Cody August 15th 6:30 7:30 pm ages 4+

Join Cody Leeson, Noojmowin Teg Health Centre’s Child Nutrition Coordinator as kids can learn

some fun cooking techniques with vegetables. Parents welcome to stay. No cost

Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons 2-3 pm weekly Kids: ages 8 +

Thanks to a grant from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Township is pleased to

provide stand up paddleboard lessons for kids and adults. To take place at the

waterfront/beach in Manitowaning at no cost. Please bring a PFD/lifejacket, we only have a

few.

Kids must be 8+ years of age. Lessons will run in one week segments for an hour each day from

2-3 pm for five days.

July 3-7

July 10-14

July 17-21

July 24-28

August 1-4

August 7-11

ADULT/SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons no cost MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE, LIMITED

SPACE.

Will be offered in one week sessions with two 90 minute classes Mon/Wed 7-8:30 pm down at

the waterfront/beach area in town. If you have your own PFD/lifejacket, please bring it.

July 3, 5

July 17, 19

July 24, 26

July 31, Aug 2

Aug 7, 9

Early morning paddleboard classes 7-8 am on Mon/Wed/Fri July 10, 12, 14

Painting classes with Sheila McDermid

Adult One stroke July 18th 6-9 pm Arena

NO Cost (includes all class supplies/canvas) Fern Wreath (photo included) Must

sign up in advance at municipal office.

Adult Tole-Paint class August 8th 6-9 pm Arena

No Cost (includes paint/palettes/basins) Manitowaning Lighthouse

Must register in advance at municipal office.

(Students bring own paint surface (prepped) -- can use anything from around their home/

canvas / wooden chair/stool/ cream can.... so many possibilities!!

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

CANADA DAY – COME AND CELEBRATE CANADA’S 150 BIRTHDAY!

Saturday July 1st

9:30 Head to St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Manitowaning for a short

service on the lawn, Peal the church bell 150 times, and enjoy a free

breakfast and take part in a scavenger hunt.

11 - 1:00 pm Fire Dept. will have a FREE BBQ for everyone

12-1:30 kids activities

1:30 pm Cardboard boat races with two $100 cash prizes!

7:30 pm Movie ‘Moana’ at arena atrium

dusk for FIREWORKS at arena fairgrounds

Join us at the Manitowaning beach for a barbecue, games and activities from 12-1:30 pm and

cardboard boat races starting at 1:30 pm. Be sure to build a cardboard boat with your child for

some fun entertainment as they race on the water, and to win cash prizes! (rules and poster at

end of package)

Movie at the arena atrium will play at 7:30 pm. No charge, kids 8 and under must have adult

accompaniment. Feature movie is ‘Moana’. Fireworks will start at dusk at the fairgrounds.

Orienteering for Youth and Adults at McLean’s Park

August 10 McLean’s Park (New England Road)

6:30 – 8 pm Cost $2 per person

Register at the township office and bring your child out to McLean’s Park to learn about how to

use compasses, orienteering with Nelson Wood. Bring a water bottle and if you have a

compass bring that too.

MANITOULIN DEER SHOW www.manitoulindeershow.com

Sunday August 27th 10 - 3 pm

Kids Wilderness Challenge Bring the kids, 6+yrs of age! They try out their survival skills. $1,000

worth of prizes. $5 to enter, starts at 10 am.

Wild game Cook Off with a chance to win a hunter’s dream cooking package, complete with

crock pot, camo freezer, and meat saw!

Bring in your mount to try and qualify for our Manitoulin Hall of Fame and enter to win a

firearm.

Game Camera Photo Contest – bring in your best game camera picture and enter to win $100

in cash!

Door prizes galore including a gun cabinet!

Historical Walking Tour August 31 7 pm St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Join David Smith as he takes you on a 45 minute tour of Manitowaning and shares the rich

history of this town with you. Guaranteed a few laughs and a few surprises!

TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons will be offered in three 2 week periods.

Session 1: July3 - July 14

Session 2: July 17 – July 28

Session 3: July 31 - August 11

Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Municipal Office. Specific level times

are dependent on the registration numbers. Registration is a first come, first serve basis.

Therefore after registration, all swimmers will be contacted with the time of their lesson!

The cost for swimming lessons is levels 1 thru 5, $45.00, level 6 and up is $50.00.

Please make sure that you check the last level completed by your child, and put it on the

registration form. I will do my best to put them in the proper level where they will learn and

develop their skills the most.

Late registrations will be dependent on class size. In order to contact you with class times,

cancellations, please provide a phone number.

Laura Hovingh

Swimming Instructor

TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK

SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION FORM

___Session 1: July 10 - July 21

___Session 2: July 24 - August 4

___Session 3: August 7 - August 18

ADULT CONTACT (Person Responsible for this Account)

Name_____________________________________ Telephone_______________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________ Email:_____________________

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Name _______________________________________

D.O.B.(dd-mm-yyyy)___________________________ Age________

Special Needs/Medical Information:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Last Swimming Level Completed________________________ year_____________

Payment Method: (Checks are payable to the Township of Assiginack)

Levels 1-5- $45.00

Levels 6 and up- $50.00

Late Registration is dependent on availability and a $10.00 late fee.

Cash: __________ Amount_______________

Cheque:_________Amount_______________

Signature of Parent/Guardian_____________________ Date_______________________

You will be contacted about class times for lessons.

TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK

Youth programs

Please check off what your child is participating in:

Name of child____________________________________

Library Activities: $2 per session

__July 4 __ July 6 __ July 18 __July 20

__ Aug 1 __Aug 3 __Aug 15 __Aug 17

Museum Activities: $2 per session

__Jul 11 __Jul 13 __Jul 25 __Jul 27

__Aug 8 __Aug 10 __Aug 22 __Aug 24

__Youth T-ball (drop in) just need waiver signed

Beach Games: $2 per session

__Jul 5 __Jul 12 __Jul 19 __Jul 26

__Aug 2 __Aug 9

SUP Lessons KIDS PROGRAM (2-3pm)

__ July 10-14

__ July 17-21

__ July 24-28

__ Aug 1-4

__ Aug 7-11

__ Aug 14-18

__

__ Cycling at McLean’s Park (all 3) $2 per child

__ Orienteering at McLean’s Park $2 per child

TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK

Media Release Form

Attention Parents/Guardians: This information will be kept on file for the duration of the calendar year. Please print clearly.

Program:_______________________________________ Date:___________________

Child’s name:___________________________________ Age:____________________

Parent(s)/Guardian(s):____________________________________________________

Telephone:__________________________(home)________________________(Bus)

Email:___________________________________

Publicity and Promotional Opportunities

During the summer, the child’s photo may be taken or comments may be recorded by municipal

employees and/or the media for promotional purposes. This is an excellent opportunity for your child

to represent their municipality or receive recognition for their achievements. Examples of promotional

purposes include, but are not limited to, news releases, system-wide newsletters, brochures, posters,

videos, Internet information, newspaper coverage, radio broadcasts and television footage.

Please check the appropriate box below and sign to indicate whether you consent to having your child

participate in publicity and promotional opportunities.

Note: You may contact the municipality at any time to revoke this consent.

__Yes, I consent to having my child participate in publicity and promotional opportunities.

__No, I do not consent to having my child participate in publicity and promotional opportunities.

Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is

being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act to obtain consent for publicity and promotional

opportunities. For more information, please contact the Clerk.

TOWNSHIP OF ASSIGINACK

Youth Program

PARTICIPANT PERMISSION & WAIVER FORM

I, , hereby release and discharge the Township of Assiginack

(Parent/Guardian name)

, its employees, officials, volunteers, and partners, including but not limited to Assiginack Township, from any injuries, damages, or lost or stolen articles that may result from my participation and/or my child’s participation in the summer recreation programs. I will ensure that my child has a ride to/from home if transportation is required. All participants are required to appropriate apparel (loose fitting clothing).

By signing my name below, I hereby certify that I have read all of the terms and conditions of this release and do intend to be legally bound thereby.

Child’s Name (Print) Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year)

Gender: M F

(Please Circle)

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Phone Number

Email

Witness Signature Witness Print Date

Cardboard Boat Race Rules

Get building your cardboard

boats for the Big race! Two $100

cash prizes up for grabs!

CANADA DAY PARTY AT THE BEACH!

Join the fun and head to the beach on Canada Day to celebrate

from 11:00 – 2:00.

11:00-1:00 Barbecue with the Fire Department

12:00-1:30 Activities and games for kids

1:30 Cardboard Boat Races

Movie at 7:30 ‘Moana’

Fireworks at Dusk!

Be sure to come to the

fairgrounds for an amazing

display of fireworks!

July 1st, 2017 - 1:30 pm at Manitowaning Beach 2 - $100 cash prizes!

Construction Material & Rules

1. The ENTIRE boat must be built from cardboard & duct tape. Duct tape may be used to

reinforce seams.

2. You must provide your own paddle and only the paddle may be used to propel the boat.

Note: Only one paddle per rower is allowed per boat. The shaft of the paddle may be

made from a wooden dowel, but the blade part must be made out of cardboard.

3. Pre-treated cardboard such as waxed cardboard is allowed.

4. Fastening material is to be duct tape only. Decorations are allowed and encouraged

provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements. Crew costumes are

encouraged.

Design is left to builder(s). Let your imagination take over.

Participant Rules:

1. Every participant must wear a personal floatation device (PFD).

2. Boats must carry no more than 2 occupants.

3. The rowers in the boat must not be enclosed above the shoulders. The rowers must be

visible at all times while the boat is in the water. The rowers who start the race must

finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat.

4. During competition, the rowers must be IN the boat, not towing it, or holding it

between their legs, swimming or allowing the PFD to provide the floatation of the

vessel.

5. Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification.

6. Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in trash receptacles.

Kids Categories Age categories are subject to change depending on registration.

The Titanic Award – given to the team of the boat that sinks in the most spectacular fashion without any loss of life.