Niagara College Therapeutic Recreation Activity Collective
June 2023
Program Calendar
Thursday, June 1st | |
Student Appreciation Day: Bubble Breathing | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Come celebrate Student Appreciation Day with us in the Wellness Lounge and learn how to use your breath to regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety and increase your relaxation...with bubbles! | Wellness Lounge Welland Campus |
Friday, June 2nd | |
Mood Painting | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Discover the depth of your emotions through the strokes, colors, and textures of paint in our engaging Mood Painting activity. | Wellness Lounge Welland Campus |
Tuesday, June 6th | |
Open Snoezelen Lab | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Our Snoezelen lab is open for students to relax and recharge. Come explore our multi-sensory environments, socialize with friends, play games or discover new hobbies and activities. Visit the Snoezelen Rooms and pick out your own fidget toy! | nc-TRAC Centre Room M102 Welland Campus |
Thursday, June 8th | |
Grass Buddies & Seed Tape | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Get ready for some exciting green adventures! In our Grass Buddies and Seed Tape program, students will have a blast creating their own Grass Buddies to nurture and watch them come to life. Plus, they'll get to make their very own seed tape for planting seeds with perfect spacing. It's a hands-on experience that combines creativity, gardening, and lots of fun! | Wellness Lounge Welland Campus |
Friday, June 9th | |
Collaborative Colouring & Buddha Boards | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Unleash your creativity and connect with others in our Collaborative Colouring activity, where you can collectively bring beautiful artwork to life with friends. Additionally, experience the meditative magic of Buddha Boards as you paint serene images that gracefully fade away, allowing for a tranquil and ever-changing artistic journey. | Wellness Lounge DJP Campus |
Tuesday, June 13th | |
Zentangles | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Embark on a soothing artistic journey with Zentangles, where you can unwind and create mesmerizing patterns that promote mindfulness and relaxation. Explore the therapeutic power of intricate doodles and discover the joy of artistic meditation in this engaging program. | Simcoe Lobby Welland Campus |
Wednesday, June 14th | |
Open Snoezelen Lab | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Our Snoezelen lab is open for students to relax and recharge. Come explore our multi-sensory environments, socialize with friends, play games or discover new hobbies and activities. Visit the Snoezelen Rooms and pick out your own fidget toy! | nc-TRAC Centre Room M102 Welland Campus |
Thursday, June 15th | |
Walking Labyrinth & Nordic Pole Walking | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Experience a transformative stroll through our Walking Labyrinth, a meditative journey that encourages reflection, self-discovery, and inner peace. And for those seeking an energizing outdoor adventure, join our Nordic Pole Walking program, where you can embrace the benefits of walking combined with the use of specialized poles for a full-body workout and enhanced stability. Come out and try the activities for a chance to win NC Cash! | Lawn Outside Simcoe Building Welland Campus |
Friday, June 16th | |
DIY Greeting Cards|12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Get crafty and show your love with our DIY Greeting Cards program! Using a Cricut machine, unleash your imagination and create personalized cards that will leave a lasting impression. From intricate designs to heartfelt messages, let your creativity shine as you surprise your loved one with a heartfelt handmade card. | nc-TRAC Centre Room M102 Welland Campus |
Monday, June 19th | |
DROM: Drum Fitness | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Get ready to unleash your inner rhythm and experience the ultimate mind-body workout with DROM! This dynamic drum fitness program combines the power of exercise and meditation, as we drum to the beats of fun top 40's songs. Energize, relax, and reconnect with your body as you discover the joy of drumming and feel the positive vibes reverberate through your entire being. Come join in for a chance to win NC Cash! | Gym A Welland Campus |
Tuesday, June 20th | |
Collaborative Colouring & Buddha Boards | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Collaborative Colouring & Buddha Boards | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Unleash your creativity and connect with others in our Collaborative Colouring activity, where you can collectively bring beautiful artwork to life with friends. Additionally, experience the meditative magic of Buddha Boards as you paint serene images that gracefully fade away, allowing for a tranquil and ever-changing artistic journey. | Simcoe Lobby Welland Campus |
Wednesday, June 21st | |
Music Games | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Join us for a delightful session of music games, including classics like Musical Chairs, where you'll dance to the rhythm and scramble for a seat when the music stops. Feel the excitement rise as you pass the musical torch in a lively game of Hot Potato, and prepare to create magical melodies with colorful Boomwhackers, adding a vibrant twist to your musical journey. Get ready to laugh, dance, and make beautiful music together! | Wellness Lounge DJP Campus |
Thursday, June 22nd | |
Open Snoezelen Lab | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Our Snoezelen lab is open for students to relax and recharge. Come explore our multi-sensory environments, socialize with friends, play games or discover new hobbies and activities. Visit the Snoezelen Rooms and pick out your own fidget toy! | nc-TRAC Centre Room M102 Welland Campus |
July & August 2023
nc-TRAC will be on hiatus from June 23rd to August 14th. We'll see you again soon!
About nc-TRAC
Niagara College Therapeutic Recreation Activity Collective (nc-TRAC) is a comprehensive initiative brought to you by the Recreation Therapy program. Its aim is to provide dynamic and meaningful opportunities in a variety of formats to best meet the well-being of the whole student and the broader community. nc-TRAC offers evidence-based, therapeutic recreation services, experiences, and resources that support the social, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of its participants
The 5 Pillars
Centre
Visit our headquarters on campus, located in room M102. Come enjoy drop-in and scheduled programming, or explore our multi-sensory environments.
Classroom
We come to you! Enjoy evidence-based wellness activities in your classroom. Sessions can be facilitated in 25, 50 or 100 minute sessions.
Campus
We're all over campus! Take part in engaging, unique, energizing and stress-reducing activities around campus
Community
Room to grow. nc-TRAC strives to reach beyond the campus, and college community.
Curriculum
Providing experiential learning & practical experience for our Recreation Therapy students
Get Involved!
Drop-in & Scheduled Activities
Drop-in and scheduled programming is available to all students during our regular operating hours.
Take part in a variety of activities:
- Play-based activities
- Card games
- Board games
- Sensory experiences
- Fidget toys
- Snoezelen room
- Creative arts
- Mandala colouring
- Photovoice
- Mindfulness-based activities
- Buddha Boards
- Finger Labyrinths
- And Lots More!
Develop Interests & Connections
Students have the opportunity to discover their own leisure interests & engage in meaningful activities designed for their needs.
Most importantly, students have the opportunity to develop friendships and make connections with other students and staff while spending time in the centre.
Multi-Sensory
Rooms
Get hands-on experience using our multi-sensory Snoezelen rooms.
Snoezelen rooms are relaxing spaces that help reduce stress and anxiety through the use of gentle light, soothing sound, and textures.
The space can also be used to energize users by providing exciting visuals, music, sounds, and textures to explore.
There are no restrictions in terms of
age or ability. Snoezelen environments
are for everyone.
