Summer registration opens on Tuesday, June 2nd at 8:00 AM. Get ready to secure your spot in our exciting lineup of programs designed to support connection, learning, recreation, and personal growth. From recreation to social opportunities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.

Whether you’re looking to try something new, stay active, build skills, or connect with others in the community, our summer offerings are designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and fun for all ages and abilities.

Spaces can fill quickly, so early registration is strongly encouraged. We recommend reviewing program details ahead of time so you can plan your summer and register for your preferred sessions as soon as registration opens.

At Kaleidoscope:

Social & Community

*New* Coffee & Bingo – Thursdays – 9:30 -11:00 am
Located at: Kaleidoscope

Start your Thursday with Coffee & Bingo! This social & Community program is a relaxed morning of warm drinks, friendly conversation, and classic Bingo fun. It’s a welcoming, low-pressure way to connect, laugh, and enjoy the morning together. (No experience needed)

Active Arts – Thursdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Located at: Kaleidoscope

This fun, welcoming program combines weekly creative art projects (clay, painting, collages) with gentle, accessible movement and fitness games. Designed for all abilities, create, move, and connect in a supportive environment.

Club Vecova – Wednesdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Located at: Kaleidoscope

This fun social program lets participants vote on weekly activities like bingo, floor bowling, and group games. It’s the perfect place to try something new, play games, and build friendships through teamwork and casual conversation.

Creative Kitchen – Mondays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Located at: Kaleidoscope

Creative Kitchen brings people together to explore food, health, and connection. Each week, participants will help prepare simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes to enjoy as a group. Every session also features fun group games and built-in social opportunities to encourage teamwork, conversation, and friendship.

Explore Abilities – Tuesdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Located at: Kaleidoscope

This fun social-educational program features a new theme each week to spark curiosity and growth. Participants will enjoy plenty of time to chat, play tabletop games, and build friendships. A includes theme-based gentle movement and hands-on creative projects like music and crafts.

Children’s Adapted Recreation – Saturdays 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Located at: Vivo Recreation Center

Children aged 6–12 will match up with volunteers for a fun-filled session of swimming, sports, and games.

Youth Adapted Recreation – Saturdays 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Located at: Vivo Recreation Center

Youth ages 12–17 are paired with awesome volunteers for an action-packed afternoon of sports, games, and swimming.

Outdoor Swimming Lessons with COSPA – Tuesdays + Thursdays + Fridays
Located in: SE AND SW Calgary

We’re excited to partner with the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pools Association (COSPA) to bring our adapted aquatics programming outdoors this summer for both youth and adults. These inclusive swimming lessons will be offered at two outdoor pool locations in South Calgary outdoor Pool, & Forest Lawn Outdoor Pool, providing a supportive environment to build confidence, safety, and water skills while enjoying the summer season.

Adaptive Inclusive Rugby for Youth & Adults – April 25^th – June 27^th 9:30am – 11:30am Located at: Calgary Rugby Park – 9025 Shepard Rd SE

This program introduces the core skills of rugby in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. While tackle practice equipment (such as tackle bags and gym mats) will be used, the remainder of the sessions are non-contact. Partnership with Lacrossing Barriers, in association with the Southern Alberta Rugby Union.

FUNdamental Movement – Sundays 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Located at: Calgary Western High School – 641 17 Ave SW

FUNdamental Movement is a multi-sport program in Calgary focused on building foundational movement skills for children with disabilities. Develop coordination, balance, throwing, catching, and teamwork through engaging, game-based activities that help build confidence and physical literacy. Great for children with disabilities who want to build physical skills, increase confidence, and explore different sports and movement activities.

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“I make a point of going to (Vecova Bottle Depot) because it employs those who may struggle to find a place in the workforce, giving dignity to those with different abilities.”

To celebrate Vecova’s role in the community, the Alberta Bottle Depot Association is hosting an event on Global Recycling Day, March 18, at 11:00 AM at the Vecova Bottle Depot, 20 Research Pl NW in Calgary. We invite you to bring your bottles and join us as we recognize the work of our team and our consumers’ commitment to inclusion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”9249″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Support Vecova at Country Hills and University District COBS!

Join COBS on April 1 for Doughnation Day, where $2 from every 6-pack of hot cross buns sold is donated to Vecova!

From now until April 1, visit either of the below COBS Bread locations or donate online today. COBS Bread will be matching all donations made to Vecova up to $10,000! On Saturday, April 1, $2 will be donated for every 6-pack of hot cross buns sold at the below COBS Bread. Giving back has never tasted so good!

COBS Bread Bakery – Country Hills

Unit 521, 500 Country Hills Blvd NE,
Calgary, Alberta
T3K 5H2

COBS Bread Bakery – University

#150 – 4023 University Avenue NW,
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 6K3

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Vecova participates in two Community Engaged Learning presentations at the University of Calgary

Vecova has been invited to participate in the Community Engaged Learning program at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine! Our employees and consumers will present two panels about their experiences with medical health care to first-year medical students on October 13 and 15, 2021.

The Community Engaged Learning program teaches medical students about the unique perspectives of people navigating medical services and systems. This program helps future physicians understand the lived experiences of people in the communities they serve, and to recognize that people with lived experience and the organizations that serve them are experts in how to educate and advocate for their health needs.

Vecova’s panel on October 13, 2021 will feature Vecova employees with specialized experience supporting and advocating for our consumers. Employees from Vecova’s Housing Services and Vecova’s Mental Health Services will share their experiences providing care and support to persons of all abilities as they navigate through the medical system at various stages throughout their lives.

Vecova’s consumers and their family members will join first-year medical students to share their experiences at Vecova’s second Community Engaged Learning presentation on October 15, 2021. Our consumers will talk about the important role of self-determination in medical health care and their lived experiences, successes and challenges navigating the medical system.

We’re looking forward to presenting at the Community Engaged Learning program in support of the good health and wellbeing of Albertans of all abilities. Vecova would like to thank the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine for this opportunity. We can’t wait to share our experiences with your students to help future doctors better understand the perspectives of persons of all abilities![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”15″][/vc_column][/vc_row]