| Office Hours: |
| Monday: |
8:30am - 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday: |
8:30am - 4:30 pm |
| Wednesday: |
8:30am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday: |
8:30am - 4:30 pm |
| Friday: |
8:30am - 4:30 pm |
| Saturday: |
Closed |
| Sunday: |
Closed |
Christine Walker, Community Recreation Supervisor - cwalker@bimbc.ca
Shelley Shannon, Recreation Programmer - sshannon@bimbc.ca
Shauna Jennings, Recreation Programmer - sjennings@bimbc.ca
Brenda Reid, Recreation Clerk - breid@bimbc.ca
John Stiver, Youth Services Coordinator - jstiver@bimbc.ca
Recreation services are built through the provision of services based on the needs of residents, and the Community Recreation Department facilitates the community's pursuit of leisure opportunities and healthy community initiatives. Staff work in partnership with groups, clubs, sport, cultural and other community organizations to deliver a broad spectrum of recreation and cultural services. .
The Bowen Community Recreation Department provides a variety of recreation experiences for residents and non-residents through the programming at the following locations:
- Bowen Island Community School
- Community Use Room
- Gymnasium
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Teen Centre
- The Gallery at Artisan Square
- Cates Hill Chapel
- Island Pacific School
- Tunstall Bay Pool
The Recreation Office is located at Bowen Island Community School, 1041 Mount Gardner Road.
Current Recreation Programs
We offer a variety of programs year-round in the areas of:
- Fitness
- Weightroom
- Personal Training
- Health and Wellness
- Playcare
- Daycamps
- Dance
- Sports
- Arts
- Martial Arts
- Workshops
- Special Events
Special Events
Special events embrace and celebrate the unique traditions of our island community for both young and old.
Annual events include:
- Easter Egg-stravaganza
- Canada Day
- Breakfast with Santa
- Reindeer Run (Partner with Positively Fit)
- WinterFest
For more information on this season's events, please refer to the "Current Recreation Programs" above.
Do you have a Special Event idea? We'd love to hear from you!
Please contact us at biprc@bimbc.ca.
Facility Bookings
To rent space at Bowen Island Community School, please contact the Community School Coordinator Sarah Haxby at 604-947-0389.
Policies
Program Cancellation: If we cancel a program, you will receive a full refund (pro-rated if into the session).
Early Withdrawals: To withdraw from a full session program and receive a full refund you must notify the office 2 business days before the start of the program.
Workshops and Daycamps: You must withdraw 5 days prior to the start of program to receive a refund.
If the Program dosen't work for you: With full-session programs, you will receive a pro-rated refund if you withdraw 2 business days before the second class. Unfortunately we are unable to accomodated refunds after this point.
Medical Refunds: Once you bring in a doctor's note, you will received a pro-rated refund.
Financial Assistance: Available for recreation participants in need. Please contact the Community Recreation Office for more information.
Holidays: The Office and Weightroom are closed and programs are cancelled on Statutory holidays and some holiday weekends. Please call ahead or check program listing.
Inclement Weather: Please call the Community Recreation Office to see about cancellations due to weather or power outages.
HST: Please note that HST is included in the price of all adult programs.
Employment Opportunities and Training
Do you have a special skill or area of expertise related to recreation?
Do you enjoy working with children, youth or adults?
Consider becoming a contract instructor. Staff will assist you in creating a program write-up and will advertise your program in the recreation brochure. You can choose a day and time for your program that works for your schedule.
Please contact Community Recreation Programmers, Shelley Shannon or Shauna Jennings or call 604-947-2216 for more information.
