Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
525 Proctor Street V2G 4J1 Williams Lake, BC, Canada

Are you interested in working with the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex as a Day Camp Coordinator? Apply now! - Day Camp Leader positions are also available.

We have some available spots left in our Rec & Roll Program for March, April & May. Our licensed after-school care program bridges the gap between your child’s school day and your workday. In addition to sports, activities and games, our program includes snack time, homework assistance and independent play. Under the guidance of reliable & caring individuals, we offer a safe and stimulating environment. Our values-based instruction allows children to enhance teamwork and buil...d social skills. For children 5 12 From 3:00pm 5:30pm At the Marie Sharpe School.

The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex is excited to release the January - June 2021 Pool Schedule. Please note there have been some changes developed since the original version was posted in the 2020/2021 Fall & Winter Active Living Guide. Here are some items of note:... 1) On Saturdays & Sundays, the Aquatics Centre is now open at 8:00am and closed at 6:00pm 2) Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 11:00am the Lap Pool will be closed to the public to accommodate our School Swim Program as we welcome students from School District No. 27. The Hot Spots and Leisure Pool will be open to the public as long as space is available. 3) Tue & Thu, 3:30pm - 6:00pm both the Lap Pool and Leisure Pool will be closed to the public as we accommodate our Swimming Lesson programs and the WL Blue Fins practice. Public access to the Hot Spots will be granted as long as space is available. 4) Sat & Sun, 10:00am - 12:30pm both the Lap and Leisure Pool will be closed to the public as we accommodate our Swimming Lesson programs. Although these events have occurred in the past, due to COVID-19 regulations we have to maintain user limits, and therefore public access closures are required. For a larger version of the schedule please visit: https://www.williamslake.ca/433/Pool-Schedule

Sign up at www.williamslake.ca/programregistration

The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival has just released two new incredible programs for your viewing pleasure. Ruby & Sapphire. Each program comes with fresh new films for you to enjoy.... For more information and to order your virtual tickets visit: www.williamslake.ca/banfffilmfest

Every Monday through Thursday, join us for a Toonie Swim or Fitness drop-in from 8:00 pm 9:00 pm. Enjoy the same great facility at a reduced price!

Feb 12th, 2021 Pro-D Day Camp Pro-D Day Skate Pro-D Day Swim... Registration is required for the Pro-D Day Camp at www.williamslake.ca/programregistration

The updated pool schedule for September to December has been released! Please note there have been some changes developed since the original version was posted in the 2020/2021 Fall & Winter Active Living Guide. With the updated schedule, we want to highlight two special times of note:... 1) Mon - Fri, 9am - 11am, The Lap pool will be closed to the public to accommodate our School Swim program as we welcome students from School District No. 27. The Hot Spots and Leisure Pool will be open to the public as long as space is available. 2) Tue - Thu, 3:30 - 5:45pm, Both the Lap and Leisure Pool will be closed to the public as we accommodate our Swimming Lesson programs and WL Blue Fins Swim Club Practice. Public access to the Hot Spots is still available. 3) Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 12pm, The Leisure pool will be closed to the public to accommodate our Swimming Lesson programs. Although these events have occurred in the past, due to COVID-19 regulations we have to maintain user limits, and therefore public access closures are required. For a larger PDF Version, please visit: https://www.williamslake.ca/433/Pool-Schedule You are also welcome to stop by the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex to pick up a handout. We thank you for your understanding and appreciate your cooperation.

Announcing our 2021 Winter Programs for your enjoyment. Register online and early through www.williamslake.ca/programregistration to ensure your chosen program will run! Registration is also available at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex or by phone.

Head outside and enjoy Mt. Timothy Ski Area! Not only do they have fantastic Skiing and Snowboarding, but you can also enjoy a tube park and sledding! Great fun for the whole family, even if you are a novice or experienced. : Mt.Timothy Ski Area

Self Guided Christmas Lights Tour of Williams Lake! On December 22nd and 23rd, between 6:00pm and 8:00pm head out with the family, pack some hot cocoa and take a drive around to experience the many amazing Christmas lights of our community! So put out your best displays & make sure the lights are turned on and bright!... If you have a display and would like to be featured, please send an email to [email protected] with your address by December 16th to be added to our Featured Map, soon to be released! While staying apart, let's work together to make this Holiday Season "Merry & Bright!"

Starting today! Purchase a new 3-Month pass at 10% off! Only until January 15th! Hurry in!

Don't forget our Free goggles promo is still running today. Receive a pair of Free goggles with every 10-pass purchase!

Drop into the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex with 2+ Non-Perishable food items for our Food Bank Food Drive and be entered to win a Gift Basket. Accepting donations between today and December 17th. The Gift basket draw will take place on December 21st.

Starting November 9th! Join us for Teen Small Group Training! www.williamslake.ca/programregistration

Congratulations to Faren, who was our creativity winner for Week 1 of the Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt and has received a Love Williams Lake gift certificate for her to redeem at one of the many local businesses. Don't forget that week 2 is currently live and you have until Sunday to submit your pictures for a chance to win!

Please note that starting tomorrow, Sunday January 3rd our weekend hours will change to 8:00am -6:00pm

Thank you to everyone who submitted their wonderful/scary/fun Halloween Costumes! We had so many to choose from, but this Wicked Witch of the West put a spell on us! Congratulations Zoe Norquay - You can stop by anytime to pick up your complimentary Family Pass!

Congratulations to Barbara, who was our participation winner for Week 1 of the Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt and has received a complimentary Family Pass to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex! Don't forget that week 2 is currently live and you have until Sunday to submit your pictures for a chance to win!

Happy 2021! This weekend starts the first of our Canadian Tire Everyone Welcome Free Skate! Due to wrestling day, we have added extra time to our Free public skate today, January 2nd 2021 and it will run from 1:15pm - 3:15pm.... If you miss us today, join us tomorrow for our regularly scheduled Canadian Tire Everyone Welcome Free Skate!

55+ Circuit Fit! Come in out of the cold and enjoy some fitness tailored to 55+ Starting Nov 16th.... www.williamslake.ca/programregistration

Give the gift of the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex! Gift Certificates will make the perfect Stocking Stuffer for family or friends! Let them enjoy a Swim, Skate & Fitness - or if you are looking for something a little more personal buy them a spot in an upcoming program for them to enjoy!... Pop in or call 250.398.7665 to purchase!

As a final reminder. The pool will be closed as of 5pm tonight. Please call 250.398.7665 to see if there are any walk in spots available for our movies tonight.

HALLOWEEN 2020! Twice the fun! Twice the frights! Join us for our Halloween Movie Night at 5:30pm for the Addams Family or 7:30pm for JAWS!... The Aquatics Centre will be closed at 5:00pm to the public to accommodate our Halloween Movie Night Then, don't forget the Halloween Fireworks Display at 7:45pm being launched from the Stampede Grounds! We encourage the public to view from around town, as only 50 vehicles will be permitted in!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Don't forget to drop in for our Halloween Laser Skate this afternoon starting at 1:45pm!

As a reminder, the Aquatics Centre will be closed to the public as of 5:00pm Saturday, October 31st, to make way for our Halloween Movie Night! We have 10 spots remaining for the 7:30pm JAWS and We have 15 spots remaining for the 5:30pm ADDAMS FAMILY... www.williamslake.ca/halloweenmovienight

Enter our Digital Halloween Costume Contest*! Show us your scariest, funniest, wackiest & best costume for a chance to win a FAMILY PASS to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex! Reply to this post, or post to the with a picture of your or a family members costume, and stand a chance to win! Or email it to [email protected]... All entries must be in by Sunday the 1st at 12:00noon. Winner will be announced Monday the 2nd of Nov. -- *By entering you agree that the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex may contact you and share your photo on their media channels if you are selected as the winner. This contest is in no way affiliated with Facebook Inc. You also confirm that you have the permission and right to share a picture of any individual captured in your photo.

An exciting program starting in November! Learn to Speed Skate! All the equipment is provided, so come on down to learn a new sport! Register through www.williamslake.ca/programregistration

City Urges Community Input on Childcare Facility At the Committee of Whole Council Meeting on October 27, 2020, Council considered the concept and budget for a ...draft application to the Province’s New Spaces Fund, which provides up to $3 million in funding at $40,000 per childcare space. A successful application to this fund would secure close to $3 million in capital funds to build a 72-space facility that would serve children in the 6-12-year age group as a before and after school care site. One of the recommendations in the 2020 Williams Lake Child Care Needs Assessment and Action Plan was that the City consider a before and after school care facility to help address the demand for childcare. Staff qualifications for this type of facility differ from the infant and toddler spots that require certified Early Childhood Educators, a skill set that is in short supply not only in Williams Lake but around the province. For the initial feasibility stage, the conceptual plan and budget were completed with the assistance of Zirnhelt Timber Frame’s Sam Zirnhelt, who has successfully worked on childcare proposals and has completed project builds with funding from the New Spaces Fund. Analysis included assumptions with regard to the community contribution to the project, specifically the in-kind value of land for the building site. The proposed budget utilizes the entire fund that is available for a centre with 72 spaces, equating to $2.88 million. This includes furnishings, appliances, and equipment. The analysis also found the operation of the proposed childcare centre to be feasible at near capacity enrollment. The question that we wanted to answer was what could we actually do with $3 million, stated Economic Development Officer Beth Veenkamp. As a community with limited capacity in our non-profit sector we find ourselves in a position where the important planning and analysis part of considering a capital project isn’t there. It sounds great to say there is $3 million available, but what does that mean and what could a community group actually achieve with that amount of money? The analysis focused on a portion of a City-owned property that is essentially deemed to be shovel-ready. The building was designed to fit in the parking lot spaces between the Williams Lake Seniors’ Activity Centre and the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex (CMRC) parking lot. The analysis found that there would be a reduction of approximately ten parking spaces for the CMRC. It also found that 15 spaces lost at the Seniors’ Activity Centre could be addressed by reconfiguring the current parking layout. After reviewing the analysis, Council resolved to engage with the community on the merits of putting forward an application to the fund. It also directed staff to identify other properties as potential building sites, and consult with the Williams Lake Seniors’ Activity Centre, the Williams Lake Farmers’ Market, and community residents on the presented design. Presentations to both the School District and the Cariboo Regional District were also recommended. We are looking forward to sharing the results of this work with the community, and evaluating the merits of putting forward an application to the BC New Spaces Fund in a future intake, said Veenkamp. As a community we need to decide if this kind of project is the right solution for Williams Lake and the childcare demand that exists. Mayor Walt Cobb stated, the City is attempting to be part of the solution to our childcare crisis by providing property for a facility. We look forward to working with the community to determine what will serve the needs of Williams Lake families, and how a before and after school facility could best be operated. Interested community groups from Williams Lake and the Cariboo region are urged to contact the City’s Economic Development Office for more information on the design. This work was undertaken with a view to move from theoretical to conceptual so that groups can better understand what $3 million could do for a community, continued Veenkamp. If this design concept works for another municipality or school district, we are happy to share our findings. We are going to need collaboration and cooperation to solve the childcare crisis that we are facing.

Halloween! October 31st! Come down to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex for a Family Halloween movie starting at 5:30 pm, which will end with plenty of time for you to catch the Halloween Fireworks! We will have some drop-in spots available, but pre-registration is preferred at 250.398.7665... Then catch the Teen+ Movie starting at 8:00pm

An important message from the City of Williams Lake regarding Halloween in our community.

Don't forget the 41st Annual Halloween Fireworks display is coming up this Saturday! There will be no general public access to the Stampede Grounds and only 50 vehicles allowed to enter. Those who decide to attend in a vehicle will be required to remain within the bubble of their vehicle at all times. It is recommended that you view the Fireworks from a location around town.