No School, Plenty to Do: Salmon Arm’s October 23 Pro-D Day Plan

Time-sensitive guide: Details were checked on October 11, 2026, for Friday, October 23. Drop-in schedules can change without notice. Check the linked event pages and confirm with Salmon Arm Recreation before making plans.

A Pro-D Day is easier to manage when the day has a shape. On October 23, Salmon Arm Recreation has several drop-in options clustered around the SASCU Recreation Centre and neighbouring Rogers Rink: gym games, crafts, public swimming, stick-and-puck ice time and a Youth Lounge for teens. Families can build a full active day, choose one afternoon session or give an older teen a longer place to spend time.

The important part is matching the plan to the participant’s age and comfort with independence. The full Pro-D Day pass is for ages nine and up, the Youth Lounge is for ages 13 to 18, and stick-and-puck is open to ages six to 18. These are drop-in activities, not a childcare camp.

Start by choosing the right version of the day

There are three useful ways to approach October 23:

• Ages 9–12: build the day around gym sport from 11 a.m. to noon, crafts and games from noon to 1 p.m., then public swimming from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Ages 13–18: use the gym hour, then move into the Pro-D Day Youth Lounge from noon to 5 p.m.
• Hockey players ages 6–18: choose the Pro-D Day Stick & Puck Drop-In from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Rogers Rink.

The swim and stick-and-puck sessions overlap, so they are alternatives rather than back-to-back stops. A child who wants both gym and ice can do the 11 a.m. gym hour, take a lunch break, then head to the rink. A teen who prefers a flexible hangout can use the Youth Lounge for the afternoon instead.

For ages nine and up: build a three-part recreation day

The Pro-D Day pass at the SASCU Recreation Centre packages three activities into a four-hour block. Gym sport runs from 11 a.m. to noon, crafts and games follow from noon to 1 p.m., and the pass schedule lists public swimming from 1 to 3 p.m. Check-in is at the recreation centre front desk.

The published all-activity price is $9 for children and $11 for youth. Individual drop-in prices are also listed: gym sport is $3.50 for children and $4.75 for youth; crafts and games are $3.50; and the 1–3 p.m. swim is $4.50 for children and $5.50 for youth. That makes it possible to choose only the portion that fits the day.

Parents should pay close attention to the supervision note. Program leaders supervise the gym sport and the crafts-and-games hour. During public swimming there is no direct program supervision beyond the pool’s lifeguards. Salmon Arm Recreation describes the pass as a set of drop-in activities, not a camp, so families should decide whether their child is ready for that transition and level of independence.

For teens: a longer Youth Lounge option

For ages 13 to 18, the Youth Lounge offers a different rhythm. Admission includes the gym from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by lounge access from noon to 5 p.m. The official guide lists pool tables, foosball, air hockey, gaming stations and comfortable spaces where teens can visit with friends, relax or study.

The published drop-in price is $5.50. The Youth Lounge event page on The Shuswap Loop has the date, time, location and organizer link together in one place.

This is the most flexible option for an older student who wants to be active for part of the day but does not need every hour programmed. It also gives families a clear pickup window without presenting the lounge as a registered camp.

For hockey players: practise without a formal lesson

The October 23 stick-and-puck session runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Rogers Rink. Ages six to 12 use Hucul Pond, while ages 13 to 18 use the Spectator Arena. Salmon Arm Recreation describes the session as recreational ice time for skating, shooting, passing and puck control—not a game and not a coached practice.

Gloves, a helmet and a stick are required, and full hockey gear is strongly recommended. The official guide is equally clear that the session is not supervised, coached or guided. Parents and guardians should make sure a participant is comfortable managing independently on the ice.

Published admission is $3.50 for children ages six to 12 and $4.75 for youth ages 13 to 18. Review the full details on The Shuswap Loop’s stick-and-puck event listing before packing the gear bag.

Use 1–3 p.m. as the reliable swim window

The City of Salmon Arm calendar lists the October 23 Pro-D Day swim at the SASCU Recreation Centre from 1 to 3 p.m., matching the schedule attached to the Pro-D Day pass. One separate pool-events page in the Fall 2026 guide shows a 1–4 p.m. session with an inflatable.

Because those official details do not fully agree, this guide uses 1–3 p.m. as the planning window. If the extra hour or inflatable is important to your day, contact Salmon Arm Recreation before going. It is a small check that can prevent a disappointing late arrival.

Pack for the transition, not just the activity

A smooth day depends less on carrying everything and more on separating wet, dry and rink gear. A practical bag might include:

• a swimsuit, towel and a waterproof bag for wet items;
• clean indoor footwear and comfortable clothes for gym time;
• a water bottle, lunch and snacks that fit the participant’s needs;
• the required helmet, gloves and stick for stick-and-puck, plus the strongly recommended full hockey gear;
• any personal medications or accessibility items the participant normally carries; and
• a written pickup plan and a charged phone for an independent teen, if appropriate.

Families using more than one activity should leave time for changing, eating and moving between the recreation centre and rink. The facilities are next to one another, but wet swim gear and hockey equipment still make rushed transitions harder than they look on paper.

Confirm these details before October 23

• Check that the drop-in schedule has not changed.
• Confirm the swim end time if planning to stay after 3 p.m.
• Review the supervision notes with the participant.
• Make sure every required piece of hockey equipment is packed.
• Confirm pickup time and meeting place, especially for the Youth Lounge.

The official Salmon Arm Fall 2026 Recreation Guide is the primary source for prices, ages, equipment and supervision details. For any last-minute changes, use the organizer links on the two event pages.

Keep the rest of the day local

If plans change, browse upcoming Shuswap events for another date or use the Salmon Arm area guide to find nearby businesses and places. The best Pro-D Day plan is not necessarily the busiest one; it is the one that fits the participant’s age, interests and readiness for each activity.