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COVID-19RECREATIONRESOURCESUPDATED: AUGUST 19

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ContentFrom Tots to Youth ...................................................................................... 3

HomeActivities/ Learning Tools .......................................................................... 3Being Active ................................................................................................................ 5

Adults ............................................................................................................. 8HomeActivities/ Learning Tools .......................................................................... 8Being Active ............................................................................................................... 9

Explore the Nicola Valley ....................................................................... 11Biking &Hiking ........................................................................................................ 11Fishing ........................................................................................................................ 13Observing .................................................................................................................. 13

City Parks & Facilities ............................................................................. 14

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From Tots to YouthHome Activities / Learning Tools

Red Cross Activity SheetsBuckles colouring page

Cool Detec�ve: iden�fy eight signs of hypothermia

The 7 Differences

Have fun... Safely colouring page

It's in the bag colouring page

The Observer

Water Safety Brain Game: get help

Water Safety Brain Game: poten�al dangers of open water wordsearch

Water Safety Brain Game: what to do if your boat capsizes?

Water Safety Brain Game: it's a toss up!

Thompson Nicola Regional Library

Live story-�me

When?Every weekday | 10:30 am

For More InfoWe’re going Live! - TNRL Blog

Merritt Fire Rescue

The Merri� Fire Rescue Department are offering onlinewebinars, including Wildfire Science.

When?List is being updated online

For More InfoMerri� Fire & Rescue FB page

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Learn Coding Online

code.org offers free coding lessons for different agegroups

For More Infostudio.code.org/courses

Science at Home

Telus World of Science offers fun science projects youcan do at home for different age groups.

For More InfoTelus World of Science

Kids Fitness

Keep moving with Pl3y Kids Fitness for free live streamclasses.

When?Daily at 10 am | 3pm | 7pm

For More InfoPL3y Kids Fitness FB page

Learn a Language Online

Learning with Duolingo is fun, addic�ve and free.Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock,and level up.

For More Infoduolingo.com

Jackbox party

Interior Community Services is hos�ng a Jackbox PartyGames. A winner is selected from each night to receive aprize pack.

When?every Friday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

For More InfoMerri� Teen Centre FB Page

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From Tots to YouthBeing Active

Summer Fun Days Camp

We’ve got so much planned including scavenger hunts,art, cra�s, games, sports, challenges & more! Enjoy newadventures every day!

When?Monday, June 29 - Friday, September (10 weeks)8:30am - 3:00pm

Additional InformationDrop off & pick up at Central Park, walking pathnear RCMP

Please bring: lunch + snacks, hat, sunscreen, water, swimsuit & towel

Please do not bring your child if you or anyone in thehousehold is sick

Access to Day Camps | A guide for staff, children,parents, caregivers and others

For More InfoPhone: 250 315 1050

Active By Nature

Looking for a li�le adventure, site seeing or a chance toclear your head, plus have some fun?! Coma and joinTravis for a hike on one of our many local trails. Someareas of the trail may require endurance. Parents andsiblings are welcome to stay.

Access to Day Camps | A guide for staff, children,parents, caregivers and others

When?September 5, 10:00am (approx. 8-10h hike)

Meeting PointTake the Zopkiosk brake check, turning to the right.Drive under the highway, through the tunnel to the trailhead. Once at the brake check, it’s well marked. (Approx.45 min drive)

For More InfoPhone: 250 315 1050

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Virtual Dimensions Art Competition

Open to Canadian Residents.

Age 3 - 18

For More Infovdac2020@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/VDAC2020

Canadian Olympic School Program

Developed in collabora�on with Canadian Tire JumpstartChari�es, the Olympic Ac�vity Calendar encouragesyouth across the country to par�cipate in daily physicalac�vity, get inspired by cap�va�ng athlete stories andul�mately, be Olympic at home in support of theircommunity.

For More Infoolympic.ca/educa�on/resources

Online Dance Lessons

Love to Dance Academy will keep you fit, healthy andmoving with these programs. No �me for Covid 19!

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merri�with Zoom dance classes:

ProgramDance for 3-6 years | Thursdays | 5:00 pmDance for 6-8 years | Thursdays | 4:00 pmDance for 7-9 years | Fridays | 5:00 pmDance for 9-11 years | Fridays | 4:00 pmBallet for Teens | Tuesdays | 5:00 pm

For More InfoPhone: 250 936 9011Email: Ltdadance@gmail.com

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Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to par�cipate in the modern world.

When?Any�me

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for crea�ve and curious people, ontopics including illustra�on, design, photography, video,freelancing, and more.

When?Any�me

For More Infoskillshare.com

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now, Urban Sketching Program available.

When?Any�me

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncil.com

Home Activities / Learning Tools

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Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri� Golf and Country Club is open.

Visit them online for all up to date info, prices, t-�mesand contact.

When?Open: 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerri�golf.com

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group. You can par�cipate by dona�on.

Program6 -7 classes per week:Restora�ve, Yin, Vinyasa, Gentle, Hatha and Medita�on

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit, healthy andmoving with these programs. No �me for Covid 19!

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merri�with Zoom dance classes:

ProgramStretch & Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 10:00 pm

For More InfoPhone: 250 936 9011Email: Ltdadance@gmail.com

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Being Active

MandalaWorkship

Mandala Workshop "Remembering Our Way Home"

with Kathleen Kinasewich of Soul Circle Mandalas.(Kathleen will be se�ng up, with books andmaterials, between 9-10.)

Bring your own lunch. Small fridge and microwave.Available. The NVAC will provide snacks.

Please bring a pillow (although the NVAC will have chairsand tables) and a mask, which the NVAC will be using forparts of the workshop.

Hand sani�zer will be provided.

When?August 16, 10am - 3pm

Where?The Cour�house

Cost?$50 for the day

For More Infowww.nicolavalleyartscouncil.com

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Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking & Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informa�on provides full detailmaps of five of Merri�’s most notable, memorable, andscenic hiking spots. The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain, upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain, and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain.

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site, an in-depth map of the City ofMerri�, reflec�ons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more.

View/Download the digital version of the trail guide.

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database, map & management systemfor users, where you can discover, plan and share yourtrail ac�vi�es.

It offers trails for Mountain Bike, E-Bike, Hiking, TrailRunning, Horse Riding, Dirt bike, Observed Trials, ATV,(and winter sport trails)

For More Infotrailforks.comTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the �me to breathe and enjoyour beau�ful natural surroundings.

If you are a local in the Nicola Valley,we invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers.

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Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri� BC online! This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails. Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks.

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addi�onal local informa�on, stay connected with theMMBA, through their website and FB page.

For More Infobikemerri�.comMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

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Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around Merri�.The guide also includes informa�on on the RainbowTrout, the Brook Trout, the Burbot and the Kokanee.

View/Download the Merri� Fishing Holes Guide.

Other ResourcesAngler's Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If you’re interested in learning more about wildlife andvegeta�on in the Nicola Valley, The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connec�on point.

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home, they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beau�ful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries.

For More Infonicolanaturalists.caNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

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City Parks & FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri� is home to 7 City Parks, which are all open to the public, including theplaygrounds on the parks.

Centennial Park · Central Park · Fairly Park · Lions Memorial Park · N'Kwala Park · Voght Park · Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball, pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse.

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversa�on.

Get ActiveBring those home workout rou�nes to the grassy outdoors, while breathing in our cleanmountain air.

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park.

For more informa�on about our City Parks, please visit www.merri�.ca

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Activity Guide UPDATESThis Ac�vity Guide will be updated as new or moreinforma�on is gathered. We will share new updates onwww.merri�.ca and the City of Merri� social media channels.

Access to Day CampsA guide for staff, children, parents, caregivers and others

Contact Information

The Ac�vity Guide - COVID-19 Edi�on is brought to you bythe Communica�ons Department of the City of Merri�.Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail: communica�ons@merri�.caphone: 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate, blade, roll, flip or dive, theYouth Park is open to the public.Please make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines.

Rotary Bike Park

You don’t need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri�. The Rotary Bike Park,renovated in 2018, offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill.

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul�-Use Sports Box is open. Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment.

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the public.Please make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines.

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