1. C ONESTOGA C OLLEGE Recreation and Leisure Services

2. Who are we?

3. J OHN K EARSLEY Hometown: Elmira Grad from EDSS June 06 Distance running is my recreation Rec & Leisure lets me: Work with youth Proceed into University Aim towards teaching

4. J ORDAN B OWKER  Hometown: Ancaster  Graduated Bishop Tonnos 2009  My recreation: Currently employed with the City of Hamilton as a Recreation Program Leader. Work summers with the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. Played 14 years of competitive hockey.  Future: Working with youth

5. J ORDAN PARKINSON Hometown: Ariss Graduated: CWDHS 2010 Hockey is my recreation Future: Physical education or coaching

6. D ANIELLE C OURTIS  Hometown: Owen Sound  Graduated: WHSS 2009  How I got into recreation: Working at a retirement home and involvement in sports  Future: Therapeutic Recreation

7. What is Recreation and Leisure? Two different elements of the field Recreation Organized Skills based programming Not always a personal choice Leisure Based on an individuals own desires State of mind Free time

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9. How does the game relate? Teamwork Communication Balance and moderation Fun

10. Program Specifics-What is the Rec & Leisure program? Teamwork and group dynamics Leadership Community based programming Communication Program design Field experience

11. Program opportunities In the field connections Placements Volunteer opportunities Personal growth Team development Flexibility Hands-on opportunities

12. Why I chose Recreation and Leisure Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AXeb- j2k_c&feature=results_video

13. Personal benefits and Highlights Yee Haw Farms program kick off Year one Dynamics of Leadership— ”Go Do Good” Group Dynamics Minute-to-win-it challenge week Leadership camp

14. Year one placement Six volunteer experiences March break block Year two placement Term one and two placements Parks Recreation Ontario Conference Student  Teacher relationships Strong community relations

15. Future Career opportunities and Other opportunities Public Sector Non-profit Private sector

16. Benefits of Conestoga Conestoga Recreation and Leisure Program pioneer Small class sizes Connections with outside agencies Teacher relations Recreation centre Varsity teams Intramurals Free fitness classes Strong college community

17. Thank you for listening! Contact information: Jordan Bowker Jbowker-cc@conestogac.on.ca John Kearsley Jkearsley-cc@conestogac.on.ca Jordan Parkinson Jparkinson-cc@conestogac.on.ca Danielle Courtis Dcourtis-cc@conestogac.on.ca Department contacts: Norma McDonald-Ewing newing@conestogac.on.ca Jodi Murray jmurray@conestogac.on.ca