Recreation Program

The Therapeutic Recreation program provides an opportunity for all residents, regardless of their physical ability, to learn team building skills while having fun and participating in outdoor adventures, sports, and leadership.

Outdoor Adventure Program/Indoor High Element Rope’s Course

The adventure program gives youth the chance to gain self-confidence in themselves, learn to trust others, and practice problem-solving skills through the use of trust and teamwork exercises. This is a "challenge by choice” program which allows youth to try difficult and challenging tasks in a caring and supportive atmosphere. It also allows the child to "back off” when they have self-doubt, with the ability to try again at a later time.

On-Campus/Off-Campus Recreation Activities

These activities include activities such as basketball, softball, soccer, floor hockey, snowshoeing, and volleyball, as well as off-campus activities such as fishing, hiking, and miniature golf. CHJC has an array of recreation facilities which include a gymnasium, fitness center, game room, softball field, and outdoor volleyball and basketball courts.

Summer Program

The summer program compliments the recreation program by instilling spirit with the youth. Summer activities include the Summer Olympics Program, arts and crafts projects, team competitive sports, trips to amusements parks, boat tours, touring of business facilities, white water rafting, 4 day camping out, a high peeks climb, and other events. The culmination event of the summer is camp week. All youth spend a week at a camp in a wilderness environment which includes activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, camp fires, and organized sporting events.

Special Events

Throughout the year, the agency sponsors a number of special events. One event is "The End of Summer Picnic” where parents and organizations are invited to attend. This event allows the youth to display their talents and to be recognized for their participation and commitment. Other events include a Christmas concert and dinner, cottage decorating contests, Adopt-A-Highway program, and a community based clean-up project.

Created: 29 August 2005