Adventure #4

Cassandra Siemens Course Adventure #4 SPSC2210
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Surrey in the Guildford area is my community that I know best. For each sector I have selected, has been
something I am either involved in or know of. In SPSC 2210, I have learned and expanded my knowledge
of the history of recreational and physical education and it is important to take note of current services
that are successfultoday.
Public:
Nature of Service Provides additional support for students who may
be at risk for failure, supports social skills and
problem solving, achieves physical activity by
introducing to various community partners to
create a potential interest in a new sport. Program
is free of charge for students who show interest in
participating.
Service of Operation The program does try to fill in gaps needed in the
development of students for every situation under
a certain degree. Some examples are, behaviour
management, social and communicating needs,
physical development in physical literacy.
Financial Base The program is entirely funded by donors who see
the importance of this program. Outside
organizations are paid to come in to provide their
service for free towards participants
Originating Authority Surrey School District #36 has departments that
specifically work to find funders and donors.
They organize how these programs will look like
in action
Focus Clientele This program is aimed for students within a
specific school and range from grades 3 to 7. It is
offered after school; depending on the site, it can
be one time a week up to 5 times a week. There is
Bring Learning to After-school Time
Complete Address 14123-92 Avenure Surrey, B.C. Canada V3V
0C7; Various Schools
Indicated Sector Public- Program is offered free within schools for
students who need the extra social support or
physical literacy. Students receive extra physical
activity towards their week.
SPSC 2210 Connection Recreational: The life skills learned within this
program will contribute to life outside of program.
Practicing on learning to work as a team, to have
good self-emotional regulation and all kinds of
physical skills towards certain sports. Healthy
eating is also taught and students get a chance to
prep their own snacks that are healthy filling and
delicious. This program opens doors to all sorts of
activities that the students might not be able to
have due to financial situation or other factors.
Overall, this program aims to be an opportunity to
establish healthy habits, physically, emotionally
and socially for good life.

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an outreach worker that facilitates the program in
person.
This public sector falls under a recreational program. There are many values that placed that will
contribute to a good character for these students while also getting physical activity in a free- play style,
“because of its nature continually reinforces values and ideals of establishing and maintaining a healthy
lifestyle to the user.” (Lunn, 2020,p.5) While students are developing, this program is beneficial towards
their growth as an individual and build confidence to try new activities.
Nature of Service Provides additional support for students who may
be timid of going into high-school. By practicing
and having thoughtful discussions can help the
students to ease their fears of entering high
school. Program is free of charge for students who
show interest in participating.
StarPower
Complete Address 14123 - 92 AvenueSurrey, B.C. CanadaV3V 0C7;
Various Schools
students who can potentially be a good mentor for
younger students. This programs also prepares
grade 7 girls for high school.
SPSC 2210 Connection Recreational: The life skills learned within this
program will contribute to life outside of program
and into high school. Being able to work as a
team, to be able to voice their opinions in a
respectful manner and to work on projects that
they believe will benefit the community around
them are a few of the main objectives of this
program for young girls. Having deep discussions
about what they think is important can help with
their confidence and back up their ideas with
supporting evidence. Some discussions include
the success of females in sport and as coaches
compared to males. Students also get to refine
their physical abilities such as,increasing their
fitness and practicing a specific skill in a sport.
Overall, this program aims to be an opportunity to
be aware of issues that come up for females in
sports and other professions while building up
their confidence to play sports at a high-school
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Service of Operation The program serves as an opportunity for students
to become mentors and as mentees. These
mentors build the skills they believe they need to
strengthen to be successfulin high school
the importance of this program. Supplies are
purchased by these donors to create a fair chance
for all students.
in action.
Focus Clientele This program is aimed for students within a
specific school and offered for grade 7 girls. It is
offered during their lunch break; depending on the
site, it can be one time a week up to 5 times a
week. There is an outreach worker that facilitates
the program in person.
This public sector falls under a recreational program. There are many values that placed that will
contribute towards their success entering high school, “recreation services should be commensurate with
individual and collective interests…”(Lunn, 2020, p.5). While students are developing, this program is
beneficial towards their growth as an individual and build confidence entering a new chapter in their
lives. Being mentored and having the chance to help their peers helps. This is a good connection to SPSc
2210 as it is another example of what recreational practices might look like.
REACH
Complete Address 14123 - 92 AvenueSurrey, B.C. CanadaV3V 0C7;
Various Schools
students who are willing to be qualified for a job
in recreation
SPSC 2210 Connection Recreational: As we talked about recreational
programs that benefit the participants, this
program will help young adults find a job in the
recreation, coaching, and physical education. This
connects because we can see the impact trusted
adults have for their participants and training
other young adults to find a passion within these
fields is important to keep this profession thriving.
Giving the opportunities to help find these future
employees their passion for sport as this is just a
jumpstart to hopefully a good long career.

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Nature of Service To provide students the opportunity to practice
their job search and application process with
recreational jobs that can potentially lead to a
career of physical education
Service of Operation The program serves as an opportunity for students
to begin their work experience in a recreation or
coaching field
the importance of this program. Supplies are
purchased by these donors to create a fair chance
for all students.
in action.
Focus Clientele This program is aimed for students who are
committed and looking for a job while in high
school. Students must be in Grade 11 or 12.
This program falls under all categories; coaching, physical education, and recreation. The students will
have the opportunity to receive free certifications such as,HighFive, NCCP Fundamental Movement
Skills and First Aid. With these certifications’ students have a higher chance of getting experience
working with youth such as Jumpstart and other team spots. As a public sector, the program is offered
throughout surrey for student in Grade 11 and 12. Having this opportunity available is crucial to keep
programs running for youth that need the extra support, “Recreational services play a significant role in
the creation of cohesive and quality communities.” (Lunn, 2020, p.5).

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Commercial Sector:
Nature of Service A basketball league where players can play ball in
a competitive manner. This is a small business
that operates specifically in Surrey.
Service of Operation The league holds practices throughout the week
and are invited to play in tournaments and other
competitions against other basketball leagues
Financial Base The registration and season entry are priced.
Prices go live when registration is open.
Originating Authority Small business is ran by a past Douglas College
Alumni basketball player who has a passion for
basketball.
Focus Clientele For those who want to be apart of a league and
can pay the rate. It is open for any one who is
committed to play.
This business is under coaching because there are coaches who need to be there for the league to be
successful. There job opportunities as coaches to teach basketball at a higher level. Rise Up Ball need to
make money to keep running and don’t do freebies for the community. The locations that this league runs
at are school gyms throughout Surrey. Players need to be able to stay committed or they will lose their
money. As a commercial sector there is, “ business opportunities of leisure and recreation…” (Lunn,
2020, p.6) which are always on the look out for deals to meet the demand such as uniforms and apparel.
Rise Up Ball
Complete Address Various Schools within Surrey
Indicated Sector Commercial Sector- A basketball program that is
intended for players to play in a competitive
environment
SPSC 2210 Connection Coaching: As we did multiple modules with
NCCP to become a successful coach this goes
hand in hand with sports teams. Rise Up Ball has
U13 to U16 boys playing in competitions against
other leagues. The NCCP modules plays a crucial
role on becoming a good coach for any sports
team. Getting experience can help with becoming
a better coach. The modules helped understand
the policies that may be placed within leagues, of
course each league will vary.

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Game Ready
Complete Address Unit 104 – 18485 53rd Ave., Surrey
778-987-1818
Indicated Sector Commercial Sector- Facility designed to teach
physical literacy at different levels
SPSC 2210 Connection Physical Education:
This training facility is offered for youth to be
able to teach physical literacy specifically, which
is important for their development. This is a great
opportunity for participants to have an
environment designed to get their fundamental
skills strengthened. They always do training for
high level athletes
Nature of Service It is a benefit for clients to be able to improve and
refine their physical literacy skills. To improve
their performance
Service of Operation This is a facility for youth that enables to practice
their skills in a safe environment. This service is a
good for the community as it brings in various
players at different levels.
Financial Base Services range from programs, camps,personal
training and elite level team training
Originating Authority Game Ready Fitness is in partnership with various
organizations such as Jumpstart, C&D Logistics
and BC Lions
Focus Clientele They focus on clients ages 6 to adulthood. Game
Ready offers services that is well adjusted to each
age groups.
This organization has many partnerships for the funding and business side of providing workers and
supplies. They strive in having professional athletes to provide a service for the community at a rate for
their service. The offers are quite vast and can accommodate for team training to private personal training.
Their marketing is quite well too as they use well known companies to contribute to their company. Like
any business they make sure there product, “remain competitive and affordable” (Lunn, 2020, p.8). This
company is unique because they have options for low income families and are in partnership with,
Washington Kids Funds, Kidsport and Jumpstart.

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She’s Fit
Complete Address 6899A King George Boulevard
Surrey, BC
V3W 5A1
Indicated Sector Commercial Sector- Gym designed for Women
and only Women
SPSC 2210 Connection Recreational- Having a space that makes women
feel comfortable is great because there is no need
to feel uncomfortable while working out. Having
a hobby that promotes healthy living is important
because Women can lift weights without feeling
unsafe. This shows how much recreation sport has
changed since recreational sports were
established.
Nature of Service This service is aimed at Women to have a Women
only gym. The business is successfulas it has
multiple locations throughout the lower mainland
Service of Operation The demand for women to have a gym is high as
there is not many in this field that offeres a only
women gym. They offer personal Training
depending on the goals of the client.
Financial Base There is a rate for each month and must enroll in a
one-year contract. There aren’t many options for
low-income individuals.
Originating Authority The Trevor Linden has created chains for Club 16
and She’s Fit. Both are under the same owner.
Focus Clientele Clients need to be able to afford the monthly
rates; Anyone can sign up; if under 16, a parent
needs to give permission.
This business falls under the five factors of the leisure industry, “industry, regional, and local economic
conditions affect the ability of people spend for recreation and leisure.” (Lunn, 2020, p. 7) in this case
each gym is located at the centralpart of each community for ease of access. The gym is able to provide
job opportunities for those located near the gym. The services also are able accommodate to the desired
goals by pairing an appropriate personal trainer. Gyms are ideal to have in the community for a healthy
population.

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Voluntary:
Racing Readers
Complete Address Various Schools in Surrey
Indicated Sector Voluntary: Simon Fraser University students
volunteer entirely to run this program
SPSC 2210 Connection The connection with this program is how they
incorporate physical activity within their
programming. It includes, running, jumping,
swinging, dancing. Just about anything to get
heart rate up while having fun.
Nature of Service Students volunteer their time to run this program
because they need the experience within their
program but they return year after year until they
graduate from their field of study
Service of Operation This program is free of fees and want to engage
students to enjoy learning a new subject while
making time for some instructed physical
activities.
Financial Base The program is ran entirely by volunteers and has
no cost for their participants
Originating Authority 25 university students from SFU organize and
facilitate Racing Readers
Focus Clientele The focus for the program are for students in
grade 2 to grade 6 that enjoy learning new
subjects and have fun doing some physical
activity.
The program does not gain any money from anyone and is ran by volunteers who want to practice their
skill set and apply it to a program that has real students who sign up because they love what they learn in
this program.
Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative
Complete Address 500-610 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2V3
Indicated Sector Voluntary: The mentors are those who want to
make a difference in their community.
SPSC 2210 Connection This program is unique because they use sports to
spark interest to participants who are going down
a dangerous path. They do activities like wrestling
and martial arts for high school students who need
a role model to look up to.
Nature of Service They run this program to get students who are
going down the path towards drugs and gang and
use it to find a different interest and connect with
a role model who can potentially change their
path to a more positive future.

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Service of Operation The program will do activities together like learn
defensive skills and wrestling. This will make the
community a safer place because they prevent
gangs and drug use after school hours.
Financial Base Volunteers invest their time and energy to provide
a good program for free and the participants just
need to be committed. There is no charge.
Originating Authority Joe Calendino was a former Hell Angels Gang
member who was a drug addict and was able to
turn his life around. Now he operates this program
to help other young adults from going down the
same path he once did.
Focus Clientele High school students who are at risk of joining
gangs or doing drugs. The program runs out of
high school gyms
This volunteer program has a unique story as the founder is a past gang member can can understand how
these youths might go down the path of drugs and gangs. With volunteers who have had previous
experiences with addiction, this creates a foundation to form a lasting connection with participants.
Plus One Mentorship
Complete Address YMCA of Greater Vancouver
14988 57th Avenue, Surrey BC V3S 7S6
Indicated Sector Voluntary: Trusted adults mentor youth who need
a mentor
SPSC 2210 Connection This falls under Coaching but not in a competitive
sports way. These trusted adults coach their
mentee through life skills that will benefit them as
they grow and develop. They can coach under any
subject, physical activities such as swimming or
yoga can help see how leisure activities are good
to stay healthy and relieve stress.
Nature of Service This service helps with bringing a youth and a
trusted adult within the same community so they
can connect and build a meaningful relationship
Service of Operation The service helps connect members of the same
community together to spend time and become
well connected
Financial Base The program is entirely based on volunteer adults
and is free of charge to youths
Originating Authority The YMCA runs this program out of their facility
to create a safer community
Focus Clientele The program can be done anywhere in the
community but the application process is done by
YMCA. Youth can be referred as a potential good
candidate

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