Day Programs

Participants need a referral from the North Shore office of Community Living BC (CLBC) in order to access Day Programs.

Amity/ARC offers 3 areas of programming to meet individual interests and goals.

1. Vocational or employment training and activities for those who have identified that they would like to become employed. Opportunities in this area include:

• Job Smart
• Ready for Work project
• Food Safe Training
• WHIMS Training
• Work Experience
• Paid Contracts
• Self Advocacy
• Health and Wellness Promotion

2. Recreation and Education activities for those who determine that they would like to become more involved in their community. Individuals can choose from the following:

Independent living coaching in:

• cooking
• grocery shopping
• banking
• transit training
• time keeping

Community involvement such as:

• volunteering
• local events
• community tours

Education in areas like:

• self advocacy
• health and wellness
• assertiveness training
• first aid
• personal development
• personal safety

3. Leisure activities for those who seek social opportunities and sedentary programs.

Social activities such as:

• baking
• crafts
• sewing
• coffee outings
• cards
• community events

Wellness activities like the senior's exercise programs, diet and health presentations.

• DTC Options and Community Ventures

There are 9 day programs within DTC Options and Community Ventures. Each program caters to the specific needs, skills and interests of the participants.

Some of these programs support individuals with complex needs. These programs focus on lifeskills training and community based recreational or leisure activities.

Others programs assist participants with vocational skills development, work experience and the chance to be involved in paid group work activities.

A highlight in this group is the "Incredible Muffin Company". Operating out of the Harry Jerome Recreation Centre in North Vancouver, this program has been managing a concession stand since 1992.