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Kickoff of a Unique Project
It was with great pleasure that the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima inaugurated its giant foosball field on November 20. This unique project demonstrates, once again, how innovative and creative the Fatima team is.
“I am proud of the team’s work and excited to offer this new feature to everyone who visits our site. Children and adults who come to Fatima will be able to play year-round. It’s a wonderful addition to our range of services,” said Mr. Steven Grenier, Executive Director of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima and the Paul-Leboeuf Foundation.
The idea for the giant foosball field first emerged in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, when the animation team had to design activities that respected health measures and physical distancing. A prototype was built using recycled materials such as hockey sticks and PVC pipes. Unfortunately, the structure deteriorated within a few months.
“As soon as we saw how much joy it brought to the children who got to use it, we realized that this was an interesting project to develop. Moreover, this activity is accessible to all visitors to our site, especially children and adults with special needs who use our camp, respite, and accommodation services,” added Mr. Grenier.
While other handmade foosball initiatives have appeared elsewhere in the province, the distinctive feature of the giant foosball field inaugurated by Fatima in November 2024 is its permanent structure built by professionals. This custom project cost $65,000 and was completed in collaboration with Jeux-Tec in Coteau-du-Lac.
“This is a wonderful project. We were fortunate to have several partners who believed in the benefits of our idea and fully funded the project. I would like to thank Promutuel, the Fondation des Sourds du Québec, the Fondation Maison Odette, and our Paul-Leboeuf Foundation. For this impactful project, we also received a $20,000 contribution from the Ministry of Education under Component 3 – Support for Project Implementation of the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps,” added the Executive Director.
“Access to sports, recreational, and outdoor activities is essential, regardless of participants’ abilities. The initiative by the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima is a great example. Campers of all ages will now benefit from this new offering in a safe, adapted, and enjoyable environment. This project contributes to creating a setting that encourages regular physical, recreational, and sports activities at summer camps, and I am pleased that the government supports it,” said Ms. Isabelle Charest, Minister Responsible for Sport, Leisure, and the Outdoors.
The giant foosball field at the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima offers an alternative way to stay active outdoors. Children and adults with special needs attending respite and accommodation programs will be the first to play games starting this fall. The activity will also be available to day camp participants, school groups, and overnight groups beginning this winter.
For more information on the services offered by the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima to individuals with hearing, speech, or intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or multiple disabilities, visit www.mon-camp.ca.
It was with great pleasure that the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima inaugurated its giant foosball field on November 20. This unique project demonstrates, once again, how innovative and creative the Fatima team is.
“I am proud of the team’s work and excited to offer this new feature to everyone who visits our site. Children and adults who come to Fatima will be able to play year-round. It’s a wonderful addition to our range of services,” said Mr. Steven Grenier, Executive Director of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima and the Paul-Leboeuf Foundation.
The idea for the giant foosball field first emerged in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, when the animation team had to design activities that respected health measures and physical distancing. A prototype was built using recycled materials such as hockey sticks and PVC pipes. Unfortunately, the structure deteriorated within a few months.
“As soon as we saw how much joy it brought to the children who got to use it, we realized that this was an interesting project to develop. Moreover, this activity is accessible to all visitors to our site, especially children and adults with special needs who use our camp, respite, and accommodation services,” added Mr. Grenier.
While other handmade foosball initiatives have appeared elsewhere in the province, the distinctive feature of the giant foosball field inaugurated by Fatima in November 2024 is its permanent structure built by professionals. This custom project cost $65,000 and was completed in collaboration with Jeux-Tec in Coteau-du-Lac.
“This is a wonderful project. We were fortunate to have several partners who believed in the benefits of our idea and fully funded the project. I would like to thank Promutuel, the Fondation des Sourds du Québec, the Fondation Maison Odette, and our Paul-Leboeuf Foundation. For this impactful project, we also received a $20,000 contribution from the Ministry of Education under Component 3 – Support for Project Implementation of the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps,” added the Executive Director.
“Access to sports, recreational, and outdoor activities is essential, regardless of participants’ abilities. The initiative by the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima is a great example. Campers of all ages will now benefit from this new offering in a safe, adapted, and enjoyable environment. This project contributes to creating a setting that encourages regular physical, recreational, and sports activities at summer camps, and I am pleased that the government supports it,” said Ms. Isabelle Charest, Minister Responsible for Sport, Leisure, and the Outdoors.
The giant foosball field at the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima offers an alternative way to stay active outdoors. Children and adults with special needs attending respite and accommodation programs will be the first to play games starting this fall. The activity will also be available to day camp participants, school groups, and overnight groups beginning this winter.
For more information on the services offered by the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima to individuals with hearing, speech, or intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or multiple disabilities, visit www.mon-camp.ca.