Recreational Programs
Programs Include:
Club Night
Club Nights are themed events that can be cooking nights, sports night, movie nights and anything in between. Club Night is typically smaller in scale and a great venue for great conversation. Club Nights also act as a great program to start your volunteer career at SYG because of its laid-back atmosphere and environment conductive to really getting to get to know someone. This is a program that participants on our waiting list are welcome to sign up for. Club night is for members and their guests.
Dances/Special Events
Every other month the SYG building is host to a dance or a special event. At SYG dances your favourite retro tunes, new favourites and tons of people getting their grooves on is priority number one. Some times in lieu of a dance SYG will host a special event, this can include anything from live music, to a magician, to karaoke. Special Events are always a good time for members and volunteers and a great opportunity to make new friends and further existing friendships. Costumes, although not required, are always encouraged! Dances typically occur on Thursdays of every other month at our office in Whitby. Dances are for members and their guests and includes snacks/drinks and a great time!
Wilderness Weekends
Wilderness Weekends take place at Darlington Provincial Park in Oshawa, Ontario where relaxation and getting back to nature is the name of the game. Between setting the tents up on Friday and taking them down on Sunday we like to hang out on the beach and in the water, sit and sing around the campfire, play sports and games as well as do some crafts. Wilderness Weekends are packed with fun things to do and a great way to really build friendships with participants and volunteers alike.Wilderness Weekeds are for members only.
Cabin Retreats
Cabin Retreat weekends happen all year around when SYG brings the party into cabins for the weekend. Cabin retreats are a great way to unwind after a tough week at school or work with all of your friends from SYG. Hanging out, telling great stories, and watching movies and playing fun games are what Cabin Retreats are all about. Cabin retreats are held at Camp Samac in Oshawa, Ontario. Cabin retreats are for members only.
Day Trips
Each summer, SYG plans different trips around the GTA and Durham Region. A group of Sunrise members and volunteers hop on the bus and head to the Blue Jays , the Toronto Zoo, the Ontario Science Centre, Petticoat Creek, Nova’s Ark, and Ontario Place (just to name a few). This is a great way to spend a hot summer day with friends. Day trips are for members only and cost vary depending on the event.
Dinner and a Movie Nights
Dinner and movie nights are perfect for movie buffs! Who doesn’t love a good meal and a good film! Get together with friends at SYG to help cook a meal and watch a new DVD release on our big screen! Popcorn and snacks will also be served! Dinner and Movie Nights are for members only.
New Year’s Eve
The venue for next year’s New Year’s Eve Bash, if we are able to book our usually place, is an overnight event. More information to be posted soon.
Camp Wabikon
Can you think of a better way to end the summer than a week long trip to a residential camp in beautiful Temagami, Ontario? Camp Wabikon is the place to be for a week of swimming, sports, games, crafts, dances, skits, and some of the best food you will eat all summer. With a new theme every year Camp Wabikon is always fun, fresh and exciting, so come on out for the best week of the entire summer! Camp Wabikon is for members only.
