TVCC clients, 8 - 11yrs, will attend one group and youth clients/siblings,12 - 18 yrs old, will attend another.
What to Expect
TVCC clients are invited to come out and try Boccia!
Boccia is an indoor sport that is fully inclusive for everyone. Boccia is a precision ball sport, similar to outdoor bocce ball, that uses targeting, focus and accuracy.
Clients with or without experience are welcome to come out to learn about the game, practice skills, and participate in boccia games with their peers. This Try-It workshop is open to children/youth with any type of special needs, and is easily adaptable for those with physical disabilities and who use mobility devices. We have different types of adaptive equipment to try out.
Our 1.5 hour of play and practice will be followed by a fun pizza party in the Youth Room!
Through this program, children/youth will:
- Meet and interact with other TVCC clients their age
- Learn new physical activity skills and how to play Boccia Ball
- Practice social and communication skills through turn taking, group activities, and peer connection
Participant Criteria:
- TVCC children/youth ages 8-11 yrs and 12-21 yrs
- Able to participate safely in a group; participants are welcome to have a support person present to assist them
- Able to follow along with a group, with or without accommodations
- Interested in and willing to engage in group Boccia Ball games
This program is facilitated by TVCC's Horizons Youth Program and TVCC's Wellness Project. The Wellness Project is a three-year program aimed at rebuilding and enhancing mental wellness for youth and their families. We understand that the past few years have brought unique challenges, and we want to help by running programs with a focus on connection, mindfulness, physical activity, and new skills.
Registration
Group for 8-11 yrs
Date: Tuesday July 30, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Location: Littlehales Gym, TVCC, 779 Base Line Rd E, London, Ontario
Cost: Free
Register: Online at https://BocPzza8yrs.eventbrite.ca
Group for 12-21 yrs
Date: Tuesday July 30, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Location: Littlehales Gym, TVCC, 779 Base Line Rd E, London, Ontario
Cost: Free
Register: Online at https://BocPzza12yrs.eventbrite.ca (Siblings 12 yrs + are welcome to register)
Parking: Lot 7V LHSC rate of $4/hr and $2/half hr. For accessible or alternate parking information, visit https://www.tvcc.on.ca/parking-779-base-line-road-east
For More Information
If you are having trouble registering online, please contact Carrie at register [at] tvcc.on.ca (register[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) or 519.953.5445.
If you have program specific questions, please contact Heather Graham, Recreation Therapist, at heather.graham [at] tvcc.on.ca (heather[dot]graham[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca)
