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Spring 2021 Programs
   Updated: March 12, 2021   April to June 2021

    Grow
           with Us !

                                       For your safety while
                                        participating in our
                                    programs, COVID-19 safety
                                       protocols are in place.

recreation.nanaimo.ca
250-756-5200
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KEEPING YOU SAFE
while you participate with us
Parks, Recreation and Culture staff and instructors have been hard at work following all Provincial Health Orders to keep you safe and
healthy while you participate in our programs. This includes:

• Enhanced cleaning of our facilities, including high-touch points
• Ensuring that rooms used for programs can adequately allow for proper physical distancing
• Lowering participation numbers so that there is less contact with others
• Wearing of masks in all public areas
• Allowing only those taking part in programs into the buildings to keep visitors safe
• Providing hand sanitizing stations at each entrance
• Staffing facility entrances with Facility Ambassadors to help you know where your program is located and where to exit
• Keeping track of visitors who come into facilities to allow for contact tracing
• Increasing our outdoor program offerings - especially as the weather gets warmer

              Please do not come to our buildings or
                  participate in programs if you:
• Have any of the following symptoms:

    -Fever
    -Chills
    -New or worsening cough
    -Shortness of breath
    -New muscle aches or headache
    -Sore throat

• Have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days

• Are a close contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19
                                    PLEASE NOTE:
      Some programs may have to be cancelled or delayed due to restrictions from
    Provincial Health Orders. All changes will be communicated to participants and all
                      cancelled program fees will be refunded 100%.

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Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION                                                                       Fitness 60+ ......................................................40
   • Clubs & Organizations......................... www.nanaimo.ca
   • Public Drop-in Admission Rates.................................... 6                 PROGRAMS BY CATEGORY
   • Registration Information.......................................52
                                                                                          Pools.................................................... 6-8, 41-44
                                                                                              • Advanced Aquatic Leadership Courses......................... 44
PROGRAMS BY AGE GROUP                                                                         • Swimming Lessons................................................ 41-43
Early Years & Children...................................13-29                                • Swimming Schedule................................................6
   • Monthly “Play & Learn”............................................... 14
   • Pro-D & Spring Break Programs............................. 18-19                     Arenas.........................................................10, 45-51
                                                                                              • Skating Schedule..................................................10
Youth                                                                                         • Skating Lessons & Ice Hockey Programs................. 45-51
   • Programs.............................................................. 20-25
   • Leaders in Training (LIT)/Quest.............................. 24-25            Pre-Registered Drop-In Schedules.............................. 6-12
   • Youth Drop-In............................................................ 23   Oliver Woods Gymnasium Schedule................................11
Adult                                                                                     Pottery Studio...............................................................12
   • Arts & Crafts.......................................................... 26-27        Registration Information...............................................52
   • Cooking..................................................................... 28
                                                                                          Skating Schedule...........................................................10
   • Dance ....................................................................... 29
   • First Aid & CPR........................................................... 30        Swimming Schedules.................................................. 6-8
   • Outdoor & Sport.................................................... 31-32            Weight Rooms Info & Schedules...................................6, 9
   • Special Interest..................................................... 33-35
   • Yoga & Fitness....................................................... 36-39

                                                                        WATER      TO    EARTH         EVENTS
                                                                        MARCH 22 (WATER DAY) TO APRIL 22 (EARTH DAY)

                                                                                Various events will be taking place in our community to celebrate
                                                                                                      Water to Earth Month.

                                                                                Please check www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/team-watersmart for the
                                                                                    latest information and check back regularly for updates.

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Public Admissions
    POOLS, ARENAS, WEIGHT ROOMS &
    GYMNASIUMS
     General Admissions:
    Child       2 yrs & under..........................................Free

                                                                                  PROGRAMS AND CAMPS
    Child       3 to 12 yrs...........................................$3.75
    Student     13 to 18 yrs.........................................$5.25
    Adult       19 to 59 yrs.........................................$7.00
    Senior      60 to 79 yrs.........................................$5.25
    Senior      80+ yrs; Nanaimo residents only....................Free
                                                                              In “normal” times, this edition of the Activity Guide would be a combined Spring
                                                                              and Summer Activity Guide, and you would see the amazing summer camps,
     10 Visit Pass (10 admissions):                                           programs and events we schedule well in advance.
    Child       12 yrs & under..................................... $30.00
    Student     13 to 18 yrs........................................ $42.00   This year is different of course. This guide only reflects our spring programs.
    Adult       19 to 59 yrs........................................ $56.00   Our summer program guide will be out on April 30 (online) with our
    Senior      60 to 79 yrs........................................ $42.00
                                                                              summer registration beginning on Wednesday, May 5.
     1 Month Active Pass
    Child    ..................................................... $30.00
    Student/Senior............................................. $42.00
    Adult ..................................................... $56.00
                                                                              We promise it will be worth the wait! We look forward to offering some fun and
     Arena Skate Rentals/Sharpening                                           exciting summer programs. It’s a tradition we are very proud of!
    Child/Student/Senior........................................ free
    Adult ......................................................... free
    Helmets ......................................................... free

          Prices include tax and are subject to change.
         All 10 Visit and 20 Visit cards expire three years
                       from date of purchase.
                 All One Month Active Passes are
                          non refundable.

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Nanaimo Recreation Facilities

        Recreation Facility Bookings & Rentals
   Check out our reasonably priced City operated facilities! We offer room rentals that can accommodate small to large
 groups. Contact the facility Allocations Clerk to discuss your event and find out what options we have. Call 250-756-5200.

--Multi-Purpose Halls--
We can accommodate events from 2 to 800 people with a variety of room
sizes to choose from. Whether you’re organizing a trade show, special
event, family function or a meeting, we want to ensure your day is a
memorable one. CALL 250-756-5200 FOR RENTAL INFORMATION.
• Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Rd)
                                                                                                Craft Sale in Beban Park Social Centre
• Bowen Park Complex (500 Bowen Rd)
• Oliver Woods Community Centre (6000 Oliver Rd)
Outside Halls:                                                                                                 ASK ABOUT O
• Departure Bay Activity Centre (1415 Wingrove St)                                                                            R   U
                                                                                                          • non-prime
• Kin Hut Activity Centre (2730 Departure Bay Rd)                                                                        time rates
                                                                                                           • gymnasium
• Rotary Activity Centre (850 Third St)                                                          •outdoor fac              rentals
                                                                                                                ilities (picnic
                                                                                                  wedding cere                  shelters,
                                                                                                                  mony spots,
                                                                                                  fields, tennis                 sports
                                                                                                                 /pickle ball co
                                                                                                                                  urts,
--Arenas--                                                                                       performance
                                                                                                venues, trail
                                                                                                                  and special e
                                                                                                                                 vent
Ice time and dry floor is available to the public, recreation teams and                                        networks and
                                                                                                     Visit our
                                                                                                                                more!
leagues for sport, trade shows or special events. CALL 250-756-5214 FOR                                      website for virt
                                                                                                                              ual tours
                                                                                                        of some of our
RENTAL INFORMATION.                                                                                                    facilities.
• Cliff McNabb Arena (2300 Bowen Rd)
  NHL size ice sheet; 50 bleacher seats; conference room
• Frank Crane Arena (2300 Bowen Rd)
  NHL size ice sheet; 1200 seating on floor and 2445 seating in stands; VIP Lounge
• Nanaimo Ice Centre (750 Third St)
  2 NHL size ice sheets; NIC 1 seating for up to 400 and NIC 2 seating up to 186; lounge
• Outdoor Sports Court at Harewood Centennial Park
  fully covered and lit 200' x 85' concrete slab with full dasher board system

                                                                                                 Workshop at Bowen Park Complex

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PRE-REGISTERED DROP-IN SCHEDULE
                                                                                              Please note: Due to COVID-19 cleaning
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Schedule                                                                protocols, late admission may not be
                                                                                            possible. Masks are expected to be worn in
March 14-June 26, 2021 (no sessions on stat holidays - Apr 5 & May 24)                        public areas (other than in the water).

        SUN                MON               TUE               WED             THU                    FRI                 SAT

                          LEISURE &                           LEISURE &                            LEISURE &           LEISURE &
                           LENGTHS                             LENGTHS                              LENGTHS             LENGTHS
      50 METRE          6:30-9:30 am                        6:30-9:30 am                         6:30-9:30 am        6:30-11:15 am
                                          LEISURE &                           LEISURE &
      LEISURE &                            LENGTHS                             LENGTHS                                  Rentals
       LENGTHS                          6:30-9:30 am                        6:30-9:30 am                            6:30-11:30 am
    6:30 -11:15 am        THERAPY                             THERAPY                              THERAPY
                          AQUAFIT                             AQUAFIT                              AQUAFIT             THERAPY
                        8:30-9:30 am                        8:30-9:30 am                         8:30-9:30 am          AQUAFIT
                                                                                                                    8:30-9:30 am
      12:30-1 pm        9:45-10:15 am    9:45-10:15 am      9:45-10:15 am   9:45-10:15 am        9:45-10:15 am      11:30 am-12 pm
         CLEAN              CLEAN            CLEAN              CLEAN           CLEAN                CLEAN               CLEAN
                                                                                                              EVERYONE
       Rentals           LEISURE &        LEISURE &        LEISURE &        LEISURE &        LEISURE &        WELCOME
       1-4 pm             LENGTHS          LENGTHS          LENGTHS          LENGTHS          LENGTHS         12-3:15 pm
                      10:30 am-3:15 pm 10:30 am-3:15 pm 10:30 am-3:15 pm 10:30 am-3:15 pm 10:30 am-3:15 pm (lane swimming
                                                                                                               available)
      4-4:30 pm         3:15-3:45 pm     3:15-3:45 pm       3:15-3:45 pm    3:15-3:45 pm          3:15-3:45 pm        3:15-3:45 pm
        CLEAN              CLEAN            CLEAN              CLEAN           CLEAN                 CLEAN               CLEAN
       EVERYONE            Lessons        LEISURE &            Lessons       LEISURE &              Lessons            EVERYONE
       WELCOME          3:15-7:30 pm       LENGTHS          3:15-7:30 pm      LENGTHS            3:15-7:30 pm          WELCOME
      4:15-7:30 pm                       4:15-7:30 pm                       4:15-7:30 pm                              3:45-7:15 pm
    (lane swimming        Rentals        DEEP AQUAFIT         Rentals       DEEP AQUAFIT            Rentals         (lane swimming
        available)       3:15-9 pm       6:30-7:30 pm        3:15-9 pm      6:30-7:30 pm           3:15-9 pm            available)

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Weight Room Schedule
March 14-June 26, 2021
       SUN                MON              TUE                WED             THU                    FRI                SAT

6:30 am-7:30 pm 6:30 am-7:15 pm 6:30 am-7:30 pm 6:30 am-7:15 pm 6:30 am-7:30 pm 6:30 am-7:15 pm 6:30 am-7:30 pm
1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions
with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes
 between for     between for     between for     between for     between for     between for     between for
   cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning

Please see the following pages for important information for aquatic and weight room users.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
                            NANAIMO AQUATIC CENTRE USERS
COVID-19 Safety
·   Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
·   Physical distancing is required at all times within the facility.
·   Use hand sanitizer immediately upon entering the facility.
·   Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is operating with reduced capacities and limited hours to allow for inscreased distancing and cleaning measures.
·   Access is limited to registered guests only. No spectators are permitted at this time.
·   All sessions/programs at Nanaimo Aquatic Center require advanced registration.
·   The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre COVID-19 Safety Plan is based on the Lifesaving Society BC/Yukon: Guidelines for Reopening BC’s Pools and
    Waterfronts and the Health Authority Guidelines for Swimming Pools during COVID-19.
Amenities
· Water fountains, hot tub, steam/sauna, waterslides, waves/spray features, facility equipment/toys are not be available at this time.
· Swimmers should be prepared to remove shoes upon arrival, change quickly for their pool session (arrive swim ready) and take a cleaning shower
  prior to entering the pool.
· Please follow staff direction and adhere to signage for facility flow.
· There is maximum of 10 people per change room.
Entering/Exiting the Facility
· Only those patrons who have booked a registered drop-in session are permitted in the facility.
· Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start of your scheduled session or program.
· Swimmers will enter through the main entrance (North-West entrance) of the Aquatic Centre, sanitize their hands and complete a brief check in
  with a member of our team. Due to COVID-19 cleaning protocols, late attendance may not be possible.
· Swimmers are to arrive swim ready with minimal personal belongings. Please bring your own:
            -Towel		                   -PFD (Personal Floatation Device)
            -Goggles		                 -Fitness equipement (kickboard, pullbuoy, etc.)
            -Swim cap		                -Snorkel (with purge valve)
            -Filled water bottle
· No other personal equipment is allowed; merchandise, food and beverages are not available for purchase.
· Swimmers are encouraged to shower at home after swimming, as time is limited to 10 minutes in the change rooms.
· Swimmers are required to wear masks inside the facility except while in the water.
· All guests will exit through the northeast doors closest to CBI Physiotherapy Clinic/NDSS School.
· Please maintain physical distancing, and leave the facility as quickly as possible following the session.

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Pre-Registered Drop-in Programs
· All pre-registered drop in programs require advanced registration. Registration is available 72 hours prior the start of the session online at:
  https://cityofnanaimo.perfectmind.com/ (personal account is required)
· Registration is also available by telephone at (250) 756-5200 or at the front counter in advance at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Bowen Park Complex or
  Oliver Woods Community Centre.
· Dropping in to register at the time of the session is not permitted.
· All swim participants are assigned designated pool space or lane for the duration of their visit.
             -Length Swims – Maximum 6 swimmers per lane (2.5m lane width).
             -Aquatic Fitness – Maximum 20 participants per session.
             -Therapy/Leisure – Maximum 20 participants per session.
· Weight Room users do not have access to the change rooms or showers. Please come dressed for your activity and exit the facility immediately
  following the session.
· Weight Room users are provided disinfectant spray and paper towel to wipe down equipment immediately before and after each use.
· Schedules are subject to change.
· Swimming lessons have started. For more information, check our Aquatics Section of this guide.
Session Structure
· Sessions are 60 minutes in duration with a 15 minute break in between sessions to allow for distancing while exiting the facility.
· When the swim time is finished, please promptly leave the pool and exit through the change room and leave out doors by CBI Physio.
· Time in the change rooms is limited to 10 minutes before and after your swim session. Please change quickly and complete all personal grooming,
  hair washing, etc. at home.
· Participants can register for a pool specific session (eg. Leisure Pool or Main Pool) and must remain in the designated pool until the end of the
  session.
· If early departure is required, patrons are permitted to exit the facility via the deep end pool doors, but access to the change room is not available.
  Place outer wear over swimwear and exit through the deep end doors, as change rooms are not available early due to cleaning protocols.
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Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Weight Room Schedule
March 14-June 26, 2021 (no sessions on stat holidays - Apr 5 & May 24)
      SUN                      MON                       TUE                      WED                      THU                       FRI                      SAT

6:30 am-7:30 pm 6:30 am-7:15 pm 6:30 am-7:30 pm 6:30 am-7:15 pm 6:30 am-7:30 pm 6:30 am-7:15 pm 6:30 am-7:30 pm
 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions 1 hour sessions
 with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes with 15 minutes
  between for     between for     between for     between for     between for     between for     between for
    cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning        cleaning

                                        Weight Room Programs Interest Lists
                                                       Call Us to Add Your Name to the Interest Lists
  As a result of the current pandemic, we have not scheduled any Weight Room Orientations or Personal Training Sessions. We will continue to evaluate the local
  situation and adhere to local health guidelines, and when it is safe to do so and permitted, we will program the dates and times to facilitate a course.

  In the meantime, if you are interested in participating in the programs listed below at a future time, please register yourself using Course ID numbers listed by
  the course title. We will do our best to schededule something in the near future for you. Once we have the dates and time confirmed we will contact you and
  offer you the chance to register.

  Please note that we are unable to guarantee an orientation or personal training session due to current health orders, facility space and the availability of a trainer
  or attendant.

 Weight Room Orientation - Youth                           Weight Room Orientation - Adult                           Personal Training Sessions - Adult
 13 Years & Up                                             56129                                                     56130
 56128                                                     If you are unfamiliar with the weight room                Personal training isn’t just for the rich and famous.
 Safe use of weight room equipment is important            equipment and want to learn to use it safely,             Our personal trainers will help educate, motivate
 to us. Orientations are designed to familiarize you       sign up for an orientation with one of our weight         and inspire you to accomplish goals that matter
 with our facility and to give you an orientation to       room attendants. They will walk you through the           to you. You can work one-on-one with a trainer to
 the basics of strength training. An orientation is        machines and show you how to use them safely,             develop a workout program that works for you, to
 recommended before using our facilities. Once you         and allow you to exercise correctly for the best          follow up and assess your progress or to create a
 have completed an orientation you can sign up             benefits. Cost for this program is $5.                    new program that challenges you on your fitness
 for one of our registered drop-in sessions without                                                                  journey. Whatever your health and fitness goals
 a parent or guardian. You may be required to                                                                        are, our personal trainers can help! This session
 provide proof of completion to the attendant and/                                                                   includes access to the facility on the day of the
 or front desk. Cost for this program is $5.                                                                         training session.Cost for this program is $48.

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PRE-REGISTERED DROP-IN SCHEDULE
Arenas Schedule
Monday, March 29 to Friday, June 25 (no sessions on stat holidays - Apr 5 & May 24)
 Programs                                         SUN                MON                 TUE                WED                 THU                 FRI                SAT
                                                                                                                                                                     7-9 pm
                                                3-4:30 pm                                                 6:30-8 pm                                                    NIC
 Everyone Welcome                              Cliff McNabb                                                  NIC                                                  (no session on
                                                                                                                                                                      May 8)

 Parent & Tot Skate                                               10-11:30 am                           12:30-1:30 pm       10-10:15 am
 Children 7 years & under and adult                               Cliff McNabb                           Cliff McNabb           NIC
                                                                  10-11:30 am        10-11:45 am                            10-11:45 am
 Adult Leisure 19+                                                    NIC2           Cliff McNabb                           Cliff McNabb
                                                                    11:45 am                  11:45 am                   11:45 am
 Adult Scrub 19+                                                    -1:15 pm
                                                                       TEMPORARILY            -1:15
                                                                                   SUSPENDED DUE TOpm
                                                                                                    NEW PROVINCIAL HEALTH -1:15
                                                                                                                          ORDERSpm
 No contact scrimmage.
                                                                       NIC                       NIC                         NIC
                                                                                                                         8-9:15 am
 Senior Scrub 60+ &                                                            10-11:15 am
                                                                   8-9:15 am                  8-9:15 am                 10-11:15 am
                                                                       TEMPORARILY(70+)
                                                                                   SUSPENDED DUENIC2
                                                                                                  TO NEW PROVINCIAL HEALTH ORDERS
 Senior Scrub Hockey 70+                                              NIC2
                                                                                   NIC2
                                                                                                                            (70+)
                                                                                                                             NIC2
 Stick ‘n’ Puck                               1:45-2:45 pm
                                                                                        11:30-
                                                                                                        1:45-3:15 pm                           3:15-4:15 pm
 Children under 8 must be                                                              12:45 pm
                                              Cliff McNabb                                              Cliff McNabb                           Cliff McNabb
 accompanied onto the ice by an adult.                                                    NIC

                           Arena Schedule Changes
 Arena schedules have adjustments for tournaments, statutory holidays and special events.                                PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE WELCOME
                   Please check our drop-in schedule on our website at                                                          TO PUBLIC SKATING SESSIONS!
                  recreation.nanaimo.ca for the latest information.

Everyone Welcome Limited to 40 skaters. Lap skating to fun music. Designed for skaters of all ages and abilities, these sessions provide an opportunity for all members of the
community to get active. Helmets are strongly recommended. Look for our fun “Game Zone” at these sessions held at the far end of the ice surface using sponge pucks.
Parent & Tot (7 years & under) An excellent opportunity to introduce children to the ice or to work on skills learned in our RecSkate lessons. Come on the ice in shoes, with cleats
or skates and enjoy toys and recreational hockey. Helmets are mandatory for tots. Parents must accompany children on the ice. Free admission for child, and skates and helmets are
free.
Adult Leisure Skate (19+) A great addition to your fitness routine. Enjoy skating laps or practicing your skills in the designated areas. Helmets are strongly recommended.
Adult/Senior/70+ Scrub (Adult 18+, Senior 60+) Goalies play for free. Maximum of 24 on the ice (Scrub sessions temporarily suspended)
Stick ‘n’ Puck Whether you’re new to the game of hockey or are looking to brush up on your skills. Get on the ice in a non-game, recreational setting. Space is limited, and session
rules do apply. Please bring your own pucks.

Pre-Registered Drop-in Programs
· All pre-registered drop in programs require advanced registration. Registration is available 72 hours prior the start of the session online at:
  https://cityofnanaimo.perfectmind.com/ (personal account is required)
· Registration is also available by telephone at (250) 756-5200 or at the front counter in advance at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Bowen Park Complex or
  Oliver Woods Community Centre.
· Drop in at the time of session is not permitted; schedule subject to change.

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PRE-REGISTERED DROP-IN SCHEDULE
Oliver Woods Community Centre Schedule
Monday, March 29 to Sunday, June 27, 2021
Programs                                  SUN               MON                 TUE          WED            THU                  FRI           SAT

Badminton Singles* 16+                  2:30-4 pm                          8:45-10:15 am                8:45-10:15 am

Pickleball Singles* 16+
Tennis-like game played on
a badminton court using a                                 12:30-2 pm                                   10:30 am-12 pm         7:30-9 pm
perforated, slow moving ball and
paddle. All levels welcome.

   * Single play only with a maximum of 8 players per session. Players will stay on one court per day and are only
      permitted to register for one of each session per day. No switching opponents during the same time slot.

Pre-Registered Drop-in Programs
· All pre-registered drop in programs require advanced registration. Registration is available 72 hours prior the start of the session online at:
  https://cityofnanaimo.perfectmind.com/ (personal account is required)
· Registration is also available by telephone at (250) 756-5200 or at the front counter in advance at Oliver Woods Community Centre,
  Bowen Complex and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.
· Drop in at the time of session is not permitted.
· Users will not have access to the change rooms or showers. Come dressed for your activity and exit the facility immediately following the session.
· Schedule subject to change. This current schedule reflects the current Provincial Health Orders.

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PRE-REGISTERED DROP-IN SCHEDULE

Bowen Park Pottery Studio
dates yet to be determined

Formally “Drop-in Pottery”, all participants will be able to register at a maximum of 3 days in advance for each session. The Bowen Park Pottery
Studio has the tools, equipment and supplies available for the public to work independently. Children, when accompanied by an adult, are
welcome (both must register). No instruction is provided. Clay may be purchased for $32 (including tax) per 22 pound bag and includes all
firing and glazing fees. Space is limited. Cost is $12 per session.

       SUN                   MON                      TUE                    WED                     THU                      FRI                     SAT

                                                                                               9:30-11:30 am*
                                                                                                (Harbour City
                                                 2:30-5:30 pm                                   Seniors only*)                                      9 am-12 pm

                                                                                                    12-3 pm S
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· All pre-registered drop in programs require advanced registration. Registration
                                                                                P ROVis available 72 hours prior the start of the session online at:
  https://cityofnanaimo.perfectmind.com/ (personal account               TO NEWis required)
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· Registration is also available by telephone at (250) 756-5200EDorDatU the front counter in advance at Bowen Park Complex, Oliver Woods Community
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  Centre or Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.                      S U SPE
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· Schedule subject to change.                  PO
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               *If you are over the age of 60, you can join the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors and take part in several programs for a nominal fee.
                                           For more information, please call 250-755-7501 or visit www.nanaimo.ca.

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Early Years & Children’s                                                                                                                          For your safety while
                                                                                                                                                           participating in our
                                                                                                                                                       programs, COVID-19 safety
                                                                                                                                                          protocols are in place.
        Early Years - Ages 6 Months to  5/6 Years &  Children - 5/6 Years +
Music Together                                          Wet and Wild                                            Silly Spiders
Newborn to 5 Years (Parent Participation)               3 to 6 Years                                            3 to 6 Years
Music Together® is an early childhood music and         Explore a local stream and lake to learn why they       Are your spidey senses tingling? Come explore
movement program filled with fun songs and              are important. Spend time exploring and seeing          the amazing world of spiders - what they eat, the
confidence building musical activities that will        what animals and plants we can find.                    types of webs they spin and why. This is a parent
get you and your child singing, dancing, playing        Instructor: Judy Wickland                               participation course.
                                                        Sun, Apr 11          10-11:15 am		 $10/1        55772   Instructor: Judy Wickland
and learning together! Families will take home a        Brookwood Park Playground                               Sun, May 16          10-11:15 am		 $10/1              55766
beautifully illustrated songbook and can use the                                                                Linley Valley (parking off Rock City Road)
CD or the “Hello Everybody” app. For more program       Senses of Spring
information, please contact Sea Song Studio at          3 to 6 Years                                            Under the Surface
seasongstudio@gmail.com. Parent participation           Spring is the best time to enjoy the wonderful          3 to 6 Years
required. Siblings will receive a $50 refund.           smells, sounds and feeling of nature waking up.         Did you know that there is a mysterious world
Siblings under 9 months may attend for free.            Come explore with us in this parent participation       living just beneath the surface of our oceans and
Thu, Apr 8-Jun 10      9:15-10 am    $165/10    51421
                                                        class.                                                  streams? Come explore with us in search of these
Beban Park Social Centre
                                                        Instructor: Judy Wickland                               critters and learn about the life surrounding the
Mother Goose                                            Sat, Apr 24          10-11:15 am		 $10/1        55771
                                                                                                                shoreline. Discover what that slimy stuff is that
                                                        Bowen Park (Lower Picnic Shelter off Wall St)
Newborn to 12 Months                                                                                            gets stuck between your toes and much more.
These group sessions for parent and their babies                                                                This is a parent participation class. Stay for a picnic
                                                        Ants on Parade
focus on the pleasure and power of using rhymes,        3 to 6 Years                                            after class.
                                                                                                                Instructor: Judy Wickland
songs and stories.                                      Have your kids every wondered what the mounds           Sat, May 29          1:15-2:30 pm		 $10/1             55767
Fri, Apr 9-May 28      9:30-10:30 am Free       51431
Bowen Park Complex                                      of dirt are in the forest? Have they seen the           Sat, May 29          2:45-4 pm		 $10/1                55768
                                                                                                                Pipers Lagoon Park - picnic tables facing the ocean
                                                        ants moving on the mound? Have they ever
Gym Pals                                                watched ants marching or foraging. Join us for
1 to 4 Years                                            ant crafts, experiments and more. This is a parent
                                                                                                                Wild Life is Everywhere   NEW!
This is parent participation time for tots to explore                                                           3 to 6 Years
                                                        participation class.
and develop motor skills.                               Instructor: Judy Wickland                               Discover the creatures and critters that call this
Mon, Apr 12-26      2:30-3:30 pm       $18/3    54669   Sun, May 2           10-11:15 am		 $10/1        55769   park home. Let’s explore together the wonders
                                                        Beban Park Participark
Fri, Apr 9-30       10:45-11:45 am     $30/4    54672                                                           of this particular ecosystem with activities and
Mon, May 3-31       2:30-3:30 pm       $30/4    54670
Fri, May 7-28       10:45-11:45 am     $30/4    54673
                                                                                                                information sharing. This is a parent participation
Mon, Jun 7-28       2:30-3:30 pm       $30/4    54671                                                           class.
Fri, Jun 4-25       10:45-11:45 am     $30/4    54674                                                           Instructor: Judy Wickland
Oliver Woods Community Centre                                                                                   Sun, Jun 6           10-11:15 am		 $10/1              55940
                                                                                                                Brookwood Park

                                               cityofnanaimo                           nanaimoparksandrec (#ilovemyparksandrec)                                          13
PLA  Y     & LEARN
             Monthly Early Years Programs
                                                                for ages 3 to 5
           Our monthly “Play & Learn” early years programs, led by experienced and dedicated staff, will teach your child how enjoyable
          learning can be! Through interactive play, songs, stories, crafts and basic academic prep activities, your child will develop skills
         that will help prepare them for Kindergarten and for years to come.  Please send you child dressed appropriately for all weather
                   conditions. For your safety while participating in our programs this spring, COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.

Busy Bees - Beban Park                                Kinder Prep* - Beban Park                           Doodle Bugs - Oliver Woods
Please note that this is an outdoor-based program     Tuesdays/Thursdays                                  Please note that this is an outdoor-based program
                                                      Apr 1-29, 9-11 am, $180 (#36923)
with the majority of the program being spent                                                              with the majority of the program being spent
                                                      May 4-27, 9-11 am, $160 (#36924)
outside.                                              Jun 1-17, 9-11 am, $120 (#36925)                    outside.
Mondays                                               Beban Social Centre                                 Tuesdays/Thursdays
Apr 12-26, 9-11 am, $60 (#35210)                                                                          Apr 1-29, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $180 (#37264)

                                                      Kinder Prep* - Beban Park
May 3-31, 9-11 am, $80 (#35211)                                                                           May 4-27, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $160 (#37265)
Jun 7-14, 9-11 am, $40 (#35212)                                                                           Jun 1-17, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $120 (#37266)
Beban Social Centre                                   Wednesdays/Fridays                                  Oliver Woods Community Centre
                                                      Apr 7-30, 9-11 am, $180 (#36934)

Animal Crackers - Beban Park
                                                      May 5-28, 9-11 am, $140 (#36935)
                                                      Jun 2-18, 9-11 am, $120 (#36936)                    Kinder Prep* - Oliver Woods
Tuesdays/Thursdays                                    Beban Social Centre                                 Tuesdays/Thursdays
Apr 1-29, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $180 (#35220)                                                                  Apr 1-29, 9-11 am, $180 (#37374)
                                                                                                          May 4-27, 9-11 am, $160 (#37375)
May 4-27, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $160 (#35221)
Jun 1-17, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $120 (#35222)              Teddy Bears - Bowen Park                            Jun 1-17, 9-11 am, $120 (#37376)
                                                                                                          Oliver Woods Community Centre
Beban Social Centre                                   Please note that this is an outdoor-based program
                                                      with the majority of the program being spent
Animal Crackers - Beban Park                          outside.                                            Kinder Prep* - Oliver Woods
                                                      Mondays/Wednesdays                                  Mondays/Wednesdays
Wednesdays/Fridays                                                                                        Apr 7-28, 9-11 am, $140 (#38694)
Apr 7-30, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $160 (#36125)              Apr 7-28, 9-11 am, $140 (#36944)
                                                                                                          May 3-31, 9-11 am, $160 (#38695)
May 5-28, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $140 (#36127)              May 3-31, 9-11 am, $160 (#36945)
                                                                                                          Jun 2-16, 9-11 am, $100 (#38696)
Jun 2-18, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $120 (#36126)              Jun 2-16, 9-11 am, $100 (#36946)
                                                                                                          Oliver Woods Community Centre
Beban Social Centre                                   Bowen Park Complex

                                                                                                          Kinder Prep* - Oliver Woods
                                                                                                          Fridays
             *Kinder Prep is only for children entering Kindegarten in September of 2021.                 Apr 9-30, 9-11 am, $80 (#38710)
          Busy Bees, Animal Crackers, Teddy Bears & Doodle Bugs are for children 3 to 5 years;            May 7-28, 9-11 am, $80 (#38711)
                                   all children must be potty trained.                                    Jun 4-18, 9-11 am, $60 (#38712)
                                                                                                          Oliver Woods Community Centre

       Registration for September 2021 to
   June 2022 Play and Learn programs begins
               on Tuesday, June 1.
   Visit our website starting April 30, 2021 for
   the ID Codes or call 250-756-5200 for more
   information and assistance in registering.                                      MOVE! ENGAGE! EXPLORE!
                                                                                   DISCOVER! LEARN! PLAY!
14                    Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca                      General Inquiries 250-756-5200
Baby Ballet                                             Musical Dance Theatre                                    Tots Dance Mix
3 to 5 Years                                            3 to 5 Years                                             2.5 to 4 Years
This can be your child’s first introduction to ballet   Time to get theatrical! This program is based on         Energetic and upbeat, move your body, move
in a fun-filled environment. Children will develop      dancing, acting and singing. Children will learn         your feet! This class has a variety of dance styles
balance and coordination while learning simple          proper dance fundamentals. Children should wear          to try including jazz, tap, hip hop, disco, Latin and
dance moves to music! Children should wear              leotards, shorts, and dance slippers if available. If    country line. Parent participation is required.
leotards, shorts, and dance slippers if available. If   not, then bare feet is acceptable.                       Tue, Apr 6-May 11    11:45 am-12:15 pm $48/6     51403
                                                        Instructor: Nasya Moore                                  Tue, May 18-Jun 22   11:45 am-12:15 pm $48/6     51404
not, then bare feet is acceptable.                                                                               Beban Social Centre Stage
Instructor: Nasya Moore                                 Sat, Apr 3-24        10:45-11:15 am      $24/4   54639
Sat, Apr 3-24        10-10:30 am     $24/4      54638   Sat, Apr 3-24        1:15-1:45 pm        $24/4   54642
Sat, Apr 3-24        12:30-1 pm      $24/4      54641   Sat, May 1-29        10:45-11:15 am      $30/5   54646   Intro to Hip Hop
                                                        Sat, May 1-29        1:15-1:45 pm        $30/5   54649
Sat, May 1-29        10-10:30 am     $30/5      54645
                                                        Sat, Jun 5-26        10:45-11:15 am      $24/4   54653
                                                                                                                 Touch on the basics of hip hop and learn new
Sat, May 1-29        12:30-1 pm      $30/5      54648
Sat, Jun 5-26        10-10:30 am     $24/4      54652   Sat, Jun 5-26        1:15-1:45 pm        $24/4   54656   styles like grooving, popping, b-boying and more.
Sat, Jun 5-26        12:30-1 pm      $24/4      54655   Oliver Woods Community Centre                            3 to 4 Years
Oliver Woods Community Centre                                                                                    Fri, Apr 9-May 7     3:30-4 pm         $50/5    51391

                                                        Wiggles & Giggles                                        Fri, May 14-Jun 4    3:30-4 pm         $40/4    51392
                                                                                                                 5 to 7 Years
Baby Ballet - The Next Steps                            6 to 18 Months                                           Fri, Apr 9-May 7     4:15-5 pm         $60/5    51393
3 to 5 Years                                            Formerly “Dance with Me”, babies and toddlers will       Fri, May 14-Jun 4    4:15-5 pm         $48/4    51394
This is a class for little dancers who have already     develop a love for music, movement and building          8 to 11 Years
taken Baby Ballet. This is a continuation of level      friendships through fun songs, simple actions and        Fri, Apr 9-May 7     5:15-6 pm         $60/5    51395
                                                                                                                 Fri, May 14-Jun 4    5:15-6 pm         $48/4    51396
one, including more steps, music, and movement.         toy props. Parent participtaion is required.             Vibe Dance Studios
Children should wear leotards, shorts, and dance        Tue, Apr 6-May 11         10:15-10:45 am $48/6   51399
                                                        Tue, May 18-Jun 22        10:15-10:45 am $48/6   51400
slippers if available. If not, then bare feet is        Beban Social Centre Stage                                Zumba Kids
acceptable.                                                                                                      7 to 11 Years
Instructor: Nasya Moore
Sat, Apr 3-24       11:30 am-12 pm   $24/4      54640   Wiggles & Giggles                                        These classes feature kid-friendly routines. We
Sat, Apr 3-24       2-2:30 pm        $24/4      54643   18 Months to 3 Years                                     break down the steps, add games, activities
Sat, May 1-29       11:30 am-12 pm   $30/5      54647   Formerly “Dance with Me” , this class is geared          and cultural exploration elements into the class
Sat, May 1-29       2-2:30 pm        $30/5      54650
                                                        towards the active toddler who loves to move to          structure. This helps develop a healthy lifestyle and
Sat, Jun 5-26       11:30 am-12 pm   $24/4      54654
Sat, Jun 5-26       2-2:30 pm        $24/4      54657   music while learning some fundamentals of dance          incorporates fitness as a natural part of children’s
Oliver Woods Community Centre                           skills. Parent participation is required.                lives by making fitness fun.
                                                                                                                 Instructor: Shandra Mayes
                                                        Tue, Apr 6-May 11         11-11:30 am    $48/6   51401
                                                                                                                 Fri, Apr 9-30           4:30-5:15 pm    $32/4   55047
Junior Ballet             NEW!                          Tue, May 18-Jun 22
                                                        Beban Social Centre Stage
                                                                                  11-11:30 am    $48/6   51402
                                                                                                                 Fri, May 7-28           4:30-5:15 pm    $32/4   55050
6 to 8 Years                                                                                                     Fri, Jun 4-25           4:30-5:15 pm    $32/4   55051
                                                                                                                 Oliver Woods Community Centre
This is a class for those dancers who are a bit older   Tiny Toes
or who have taken Baby Ballet in the past and           2.5 to 4 Years
wish to continue their dancing. The children will be    Formerly “Twinkletoes”, this class will get your
led in fun, engaging dance steps and movements          little one to enjoy twirling, leaping and bouncing
to some energetic music. Children should wear           around as they learn the basic foundations of
leotards, shorts and dance slippers if available.       ballet movement combined with creative play.
If not, then bare feet is acceptable. This is parent    Parent participation is required.
participation program (only one caregiver, please).     Tue, Apr 6-May 11         9:30-10 am     $48/6   51397
Instructor: Nasya Moore                                 Tue, May 18-Jun 22        9:30-10 am     $48/6   51398
Sat, Apr 3-24       2:45-3:15 pm     $24/4      54644   Beban Social Centre Stage
Sat, May 1-29       2:45-3:15 pm     $30/5      54651
Sat, Jun 5-26       2:45-3:15 pm     $24/4      54658
Oliver Woods Community Centre

                                              cityofnanaimo                             nanaimoparksandrec (#ilovemyparksandrec)                                   15
Herbal Workshop for Kids                      NEW!             T-Ball                                                       Street-Smarts Commuter Cycling
6 to 12 Years                                                  Bring your glove and your energy! Learn the basic            Skills
Join us for an adventure into the world of plants,             skills of T-ball, including throwing, batting and            Learn basic bike maintenance, rules and
Connect with our healing friends both in the                   catching - all taught in a fun, interactive way. Play        regulations of the road, and have fun gaining
gardens and growing wild and learn about what                  ball!                                                        confidence through cycling games and much
they are, how to work with them and apply them                 3 to 4 Years                                                 more. All participants must have a certified
in everyday life. We will work together as a group             Tue, May 4-Jun 8        3:30-4 pm        $40/6       52532
to make a delicious treat and craft while also                 Thu, May 6-Jun 10       3:30-4 pm        $40/6       52533   biking helmet, fully functioning bike and basic
drawing, journaling and reflecting with the plants.            5 to 6 Years                                                 riding skills. Bring a snack, water and weather
Instructor: Sarah Dafoe                                        Tue, May 4-Jun 8        4:15-5 pm        $45/6       52534   appropriate clothing.
Sat, Apr 17               1-3 pm               $20/1   55941   Thu, May 6-Jun 10       4:15-5 pm        $45/6       52535   6 to 8 Years
Beaufort Park Food Forest                                      Beban Park Gyro #1 Field                                     Sat, Mar 13               1:30-4:30 pm              $40/1   50965
                                                                                                                            Sun, May 16               1:30-4:30 pm              $40/1   55251
Yoga for Kids                                                  BMX Rider Clinic                                             8 to 11 Years
6 to 10 Years                                                  This is a great sport for the whole family! All levels       Sat, Mar 13               9:30 am-12:30 pm          $40/1   50967
                                                                                                                            Sun, May 16               9:30 am-12:30 pm          $40/1   55247
Kids yoga assists children in their focus skills,              are encouraged to join us for this new rider clinic.
                                                                                                                            Beban Park Social Centre
teaches self-awareness, builds self-esteem, self-              It’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s challenging. Please bring a
respect and is empowering. Parent participation is             certified biking helmet, fully functioning bike and          Basketball Fundamental                       NEW!
not required. Please bring your own yoga mat.                  wear a long-sleeves shirt and long pants.
Instructor: Gypsy Hart                                                                                                      Movement Skills
Wed, Apr 7-28             3:30-4:30 pm         $32/4   55046
                                                               2 to 5 Years                                                 6 to 10 Years
Wed, May 5-26             3:30-4:30 pm         $32/4   55048   Sat, Apr 24            10-11 am		 $5/1              55778    Did you know basketball is one of the world’s
Wed, Jun 2-30             3:30-4:30 pm         $40/5   55049   Sat, Apr 24            11:30 am-12:30 pm $5/1       55779
Oliver Woods Community Centre                                                                                               fastest growing sports? Come find out why during
                                                               5 to 17 Years
                                                               Sat, Apr 24            1:30-2:30 pm		 $5/1          55780    this fun and educational program. Your coach
Kam’s Soccer School                                            Sat, Apr 24            3-4 pm		$5/1                 55781    will teach you the fundamental movements of
                                                               Beban Park BMX Track                                         basketball through footwork, dribbling, shooting
3 to 5 Years
Ready! Set! Time for soccer! Children are                                                                                   mechanics and passing.
                                                                                                                            Wed, Apr 7-28             4-5 pm             $28/4          54926
introduced to soccer through fun and structured                                                                             Wed, May 5-26             4-5 pm             $28/4          54927
activities. Lots of ball contact and an emphasis on                                                                         Wed, Jun 2-30             4-5 pm             $35/5          54928
team play encourages motor skill development                                                                                Oliver Woods Community Centre
and social interaction. Parent participation is
required. Dress for outdoor play.                                                                                           Junior Badminton
Sat, Apr 17-May 15        9-9:45 am           $75/5    55782                                                                10 to 15 Years
Sat, Apr 17-May 15        10-10:45 am         $75/5    55783
                                                                                                                            Get instruction and practice time for the beginner
Sat, Apr 17-May 15        11:30 am-12:15 pm   $75/5    55784
Sat, May 29-Jun 26        9-9:45 am           $75/5    55786                                                                or intermediate player. The emphasis is on skill
Sat, May 29-Jun 26        10-10:45 am         $75/5    55787                                                                development and game play.
Sat, May 29-Jun 26        11:30 am-12:15 pm   $75/5    55788                                                                Instructor: Helen Binns
Beban Artificial Turf                                                                                                       Mon, Mar 29-May 3         4-5 pm             $40/5          54972
                                                                                                                            Mon, May 10-Jun 14        4-5 pm             $40/5          54973
                                                                                                                            Oliver Woods Community Centre

                                                                                                                            Progressive Tennis
                                                                                                                            Learn tennis in a fun cooperative team
                                                                                                                            environment using smaller racquets, lighter balls
                                                                                                                            and smaller courts so kids can develop skills more
                                                                                                                            quickly. All equipment is provided. Clean gym
                                                                                                                            shoes are required.
                                                                                                                            5 to 7 Years
                                                                                                                            Sun, Apr 11-May 16        1:30-2:30 pm       $96/6          55574
                                                                                                                            Sun, May 23-Jun 27        1:30-2:30 pm       $96/6          55577
                                                                                                                            8 to 11 Years
                                                                                                                            Sun, Apr 11-May 16        2:30-3:45 pm       $120/6         55576
                                                                                                                            Sun, May 23-Jun 27        2:30-3:45 pm       $120/6         55578
                                                                                                                            Westwood Tennis Club

16                      Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca                               General Inquiries 250-756-5200
On Guard! Fencing for Children                              Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido                                    Rock Climbing
8 to 12 Years                                               12 Years +                                               6 to 12 Years
This program is suitable for both beginner and              Learn the Korean art of self-defense which places a      Come out and give indoor rock climbing a try. We
continuing fencers. Focus will be on developing             strong emphasis on circular movement, redirection        provide all the gear and staff to introduce kids to
skills through activities and drills. In addition to        and self-confidence. Our highly qualified 8th            the exciting sport of rock climbing. No experience
being an exciting sport, fencing challenges both            degree black belt, Grand Master Kim, strives             necessary. Do it for the fitness and the fun!
the body and the mind.                                      to maximize your potential by maintaining a              Wed, Apr 7-28           4-6 pm        $80/4       55600
Instructor: Georgia Newsome                                                                                          Wed, May 5-26           4-6 pm        $80/4       55601
                                                            traditional foundation based upon physical well          Wed, Jun 2-23           4-6 pm        $80/4       55602
Wed, Apr 7-May 26 5:15-6:15 pm            $80/8     54931
Oliver Woods Community Centre                               being and mental integrity.                              Romper Room Climbing Gym (4235 Boban Dr)
                                                            M/W, Apr 12-19       6:10-6:50 pm     $35/3      55586
                                                            M/W, May 3-10        6:10-6:50 pm     $35/3      55587
Ultimate Frisbee
Come and learn the basics of the exciting sport
                                                            M/W, Jun 7-14        6:10-6:50 pm     $35/3
                                                            World Tae Kwon Do Academy (4300 Wellington Rd)
                                                                                                             55589
                                                                                                                     Piano - Private Beginner Lessons
                                                                                                                     5+ Years
of Ultimate Frisbee! Program will include skills
                                                            Karate                                                   Cover the basics, and learn to play songs right
and drills and will also include some game play
                                                            4 to 7 Years                                             away in a fun and private atmosphere.
(current COVID-19 restrictions permitting).                                                                          Instructor: A. Margarita Hillers
8 to 10 Years                                               Learn to perform basic karate moves and improve          Tue, Apr 6-27          3:30-4 pm      $85/4       49439
Mon, Apr 12-May 17        5:30-6:15 pm     $36/6    54786   motor skills. Designed to teach self-discipline with     Tue, Apr 6-27          4:05-4:35 pm   $85/4       49440
11 to 13 Years                                              courtesy and respect strongly emphasized.                Tue, Apr 6-27          4:40-5:10 pm   $85/4       49441
Mon, Apr 12-May 17        6:30-7:30 pm     $45/6    54787                                                            Tue, Apr 6-27          5:15-5:45 pm   $85/4       49442
                                                            Fri, Apr 9-30       4:15-4:55 pm      $25/4      55743
Caledonia Park                                              Thu, May 6-27       3:30-4:10 pm      $25/4      55744
                                                                                                                     Tue, Apr 6-27          5:50-6:20 pm   $85/4       49443

                                                            Fri, May 7-28       5:15-5:55 pm      $25/4      55745
                                                                                                                     Tue, May 4-25          3:30-4 pm      $85/4       49444
Tigers Taekwondo                                            Mon, Jun 7-28       4:30-5:10 pm      $25/4      55746
                                                                                                                     Tue, May 4-25          4:05-4:35 pm   $85/4       49445
                                                            Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd)
5 to 12 Years                                                                                                        Tue, May 4-25          4:40-5:10 pm   $85/4       49446
Kids will learn kicks, punches, blocks and self-                                                                     Tue, May 4-25          5:15-5:45 pm   $85/4       49447

defense skills through fun activities that develop
                                                            Karate                                                   Tue, May 4-25          5:50-6:20 pm   $85/4       49448
                                                            8 to 12 Years
coordination, balance, flexibility, strength                                                                         Tue, Jun 1-22          3:30-4 pm      $85/4       49449
                                                            Now kids move into the older program training
and agility. Increase body awareness, focus,                                                                         Tue, Jun 1-22          4:05-4:35 pm   $85/4       49450
                                                            twice a week where they will start learning katas        Tue, Jun 1-22          4:40-5:10 pm   $85/4       49451
concentration and self-confidence. Designed as an
introductory program, children will be provided             and have anti-bullying discussions.                      Tue, Jun 1-22          5:15-5:45 pm   $85/4       49452
                                                            M/W, Apr 19-28      3:30-4:10 pm      $25/4      55750   Tue, Jun 1-22          5:50-6:20 pm   $85/4       49453
the tools and encouraged to progress to higher              M/W, May 3-12       5:30-6:10 pm      $25/4      55751   Bowen Park Complex
levels upon completion.                                     M/W, May 17-31      5:30-6:10 pm      $25/4      55752
Instructor: Master Moy                                      T/Th, Jun 1-10      4:30-5:10 pm      $25/4      55754
Thu, Apr 8-29             3:45-4:15 pm    $24/4     55981   T/Th, Jun 15-24     4:30-5:10 pm      $25/4      55755
Thu, May 6-27             3:45-4:15 pm    $24/4     55982   Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd)
Oliver Woods Community Centre

Taekwondo
This program emphasizes self-discipline,
confidence and concentration. Grand Master Kim
strives to maximize your potential by maintaining
traditional foundation based upon physical well
being and mental integrity. Our highly qualified
8th degree black belt Grand Master can help you
become strong in mind, body, and spirit.
4 to 7 Years
Sat, Apr 10-24           10-10:35 am      $29/3     55579
Sat, May 1-15            10-10:35 am      $29/3     55581
Sat, Jun 5-19            10-10:35 am      $29/3     55582
8 to 12 Years
Sat, Apr 10-24           10:45-11:20 am   $29/3     55583
Sat, May 1-15            10:45-11:20 am   $29/3     55584
Sat, Jun 5-19            10:45-11:20 am   $29/3     55585
World Tae Kwon Do Academy (4300 Wellington Rd)

                                                   cityofnanaimo                        nanaimoparksandrec (#ilovemyparksandrec)                                        17
Spring Break Programs
                                                                                                                                        For your safety while
                                                                                                                                         participating in our
                                                                                                                                     programs, COVID-19 safety
                                                                                                                                        protocols are in place.

Tree Frog Camp                                        Camp Action                                            RecHockey Spring Break
3 to 5 Years                                          8-12 Years                                             6 to 11 Years
This is a daycamp for little ones who want to go      If you have lots of energy and like to move, this      This half-ice recreational skating camp includes
to camp, too! The week will include games, music,     camp is for you! With access to the gymnasium and      three ice times for lessons, stations, games and
arts and crafts. Come and join us for some great      playground at Oliver Woods, you will jump, run,        free time. Camp includes other activities, too. We
times!                                                kick and swing through a variety of action-packed      recommend that skaters have passed a minimum
M-F, Mar 15-19         9-11 am      $100/5   51078    games and sports. Register for the whole two           of RecSkate 1. Rentals are free if required.
M-F, Mar 22-26         9-11 am      $100/5   51079
Oliver Woods Community Centre                         weeks or only the days you need.                       Mon, Mar 15          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42890
                                                      Mon, Mar 15          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51348   Tue, Mar 16          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42893
                                                      Tue, Mar 16          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51349   Wed, Mar 17          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42896
Camp Firefly                                          Wed, Mar 17          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51350   Thu, Mar 18          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42899
                                                                                                             Fri, Mar 19          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42901
5-11 Years                                            Thu, Mar 18          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   50351
                                                                                                             Mon, Mar 22          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42907
                                                      Fri, Mar 19          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51353
March break means it’s time to play! Join us for      Mon, Mar 22          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51354   Tue, Mar 23          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42911
sports, games, arts and crafts and much more.         Tue, Mar 23          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51356   Wed, Mar 24          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42926
                                                                                                             Thu, Mar 25          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42930
Register for the whole week or just the days you      Wed, Mar 24          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51357
                                                      Thu, Mar 25          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51358   Fri, Mar 26          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1         42934
need.                                                                                                        Cliff McNabb Arena
                                                      Fri, Mar 26          8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1   51359
Mon, Mar 15       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50583
Tue, Mar 16       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50584
                                                      Oliver Woods Community Centre
                                                                                                                       See page 49 for Pro-D
Wed, Mar 17
Thu, Mar 18
                  8:30 am-4:30 pm
                  8:30 am-4:30 pm
                                    $42/1
                                    $42/1
                                              50586
                                              50587   RecSkate Spring Break                                    RecSkate & RecHockey camps for May 7.
Fri, Mar 19       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50589
                                                      6 to 11 Years
Mon, Mar 22       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50590
Tue, Mar 23       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50591   This half-ice recreational skating camp includes
Wed, Mar 24       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50592   three ice times for lessons, stations, games and
Thu, Mar 25       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50593   free time. Camp includes other activities, too. We
Fri, Mar 26       8:30 am-4:30 pm   $42/1     50596
Beban Park Social Centre                              recommend that skaters have passed a minimum
                                                      of RecSkate 1. Rentals are free if required.
                                                      Mon, Mar 15          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42892
                                                      Tue, Mar 16          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42894
                                                      Wed, Mar 17          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42897
                                                      Thu, Mar 18          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42900
                                                      Fri, Mar 19          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42903
                                                      Mon, Mar 22          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42909
                                                      Tue, Mar 23          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42913
                  Grow                                Wed, Mar 24          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42928
                           with Us !                  Thu, Mar 25          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42932
                                                      Fri, Mar 26          8:30 am-5 pm      $42/1   42941
                                                      Cliff McNabb Arena

18                 Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca                           General Inquiries 250-756-5200
Spring Break Youth Pop-Up Series-                      Spring Break Youth Pop-Up Series-                       Dance with Vibe
Basketball NEW!                                        Super Smash Bro’s Tournament NEW!                       An introduction to dance with the main focus on
11 to 17 Years                                         11 to 17 Years                                          hip hop and styles of hip hop like grooving, old
Come shoot some hoops! Our basketball coach will       Come join us for a Super Smash Bro’s Tournament         school, b-boy, house etc.
teach some fundamentals of the game and then           on the Nintendo Switch! Each player will get a          3 to 4 Years
                                                                                                               M-F, Mar 15-19        12-12:30 pm      $50/5     50650
you will get a chance to play!                         chance to play at least two rounds of the very
Mon, Mar 15              4-5 pm   $5/1         50905   popular Super Smash Bro’s game.                         5 to 7 Years
Mon, Mar 22              4-5 pm   $5/1         50913                                                           M-F, Mar 15-19        1-2 pm           $80/5     50652
                                                       Fri, Mar 19            2-4 pm      $10/1        50852
Oliver Woods Community Centre                          Nanaimo Aquatic Centre                                  8 to 11 Years
                                                                                                               M-F, Mar 15-19        2:30-4 pm        $120/5    50655

Spring Break Youth Pop-Up Series-                      Spring Break Youth Pop-Up Series-                       12 to 18 Years
                                                                                                               M-F, Mar 15-19        4:30-6 pm        $120/5    50656
Board Game Cafe NEW!                                   Dungeons & Dragons Club NEW!                            Vibe Dance Studios (1969 Boxwood Rd)
11 to 17 Years                                         11 to 17 Years
We will have multiple board game options for you       Have fun outwitting enemies, solving puzzles or         Taekwondo
and your friends to play!                              saving a town from a dragon in this fun tabletop        Our highly qualified 8th degree blackbelt, Grand
Tue, Mar 16              4-6 pm   $10/1        50850
                                                       game. Beginners and advanced players are all            Master Kim, can help you become strong in mind,
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
                                                       welcome. Please bring your favourite snack, a           body and spirit. This program emphasizes self-
                                                       pencil and some dice.                                   discipline, confidence and concentration.
Spring Break Youth Pop-Up Series-                      Tue, Mar 23            2-4 pm      $10/1        50849   4 to 7 Years
Golf NEW!                                              Nanaimo Aquatic Centre                                  M-W, Mar 15-22        3:45-4:20 pm     $29/3     49462
11 to 17 Years                                                                                                 7 to 12 Years
Come experience one of the worlds fastest              Spring Break Youth Pop-Up Series-                       T-Th, Mar 16-23       3:45-4:20 pm     $29/3     50928
                                                                                                               World Tae Kwon Do Academy (4300 Wellington Rd)
growing sports! Try out this amazing sport on the      Disc Golf NEW!
driving range, and then take your skills to the golf   11 to 17 Years                                          Rock Climbing
course for 9 holes. Clubs will be available to rent    In partnership with the Nanaimo Disc Golf Club, a       6 to 12 Years
at a cost.                                             certified instructor will teach you the basics of the   Climb the walls this Spring Break as you make
Wed, Mar 17              2-4 pm   $15/1        50859
Beban Park Golf Course
                                                       game                                                    new friends and learn from experienced climbers.
                                                       Wed, Mar 24            1-2 pm      $5/1         50856   Camp instructors will mix in some non wall time to
                                                       Bowen Park Disc Golf Course
Spring Break Youth Pop-Up Series-                                                                              keep things interesting. No climbing experience is
                                                                                                               necessary to take part.
California Kickball NEW!                                                                                       M-F, Mar 15-19        9:30-11:30 am $150/5       51761
11 to 17 Years                                                                                                 M-F, Mar 22-26        9:30-11:30 am $150/5       49463
Come enjoy some classic fun while playing                                                                      Romper Room Climbing Gym (4235 Boban Dr)
California Kickball!
Thu, Mar 18              2-4 pm   $5/1         50861
Harewood Covered Sports Court

                                             cityofnanaimo                           nanaimoparksandrec (#ilovemyparksandrec)                                    19
Youth Programs
                                                                                                                                       For your safety while
                                                                                                                                        participating in our
                                                                                                                                    programs, COVID-19 safety
                                                                                                                                       protocols are in place.

Home Alone                                             Pottery Wheel                                           Dungeons & Dragons Club
10 to 12 Years                                         13 to 17 Years                                          11 to 18 Years
For children who may be ready to be home               For those with little or no previous experience         Explore a fantasy world where you can let your
alone. The new format for this program includes        working with clay. Learn the basic techniques that      imagination roam. Join the City of Nanaimo
establishing rules and routines, handling              will help you create pots, vases, bowls and pretty      in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of
emergency situations, personal safety, basic first     much anything that can be thrown on a pottery           Central Vancouver Island to explore the world of
aid and much more.                                     wheel. Clay, glazes and firings are included in cost.   Dungeons and Dragons! Play as an all-knowing
Sat, Mar 20         9 am-12 pm     $45/1       50282   Mon, Apr 12-May 31     5:30-7:30 pm   $174/7    54632   wizard, a hulking Viking or maybe a pixie. The sky
                                                       Bowen Pottery Studio
Sat, Mar 20         1-4 pm         $45/1       50283                                                           is the limit. Have fun outwitting enemies, solving
Sat, Apr 3          9 am-12 pm     $45/1       55173
                                                                                                               puzzles or saving a town from a dragon in this fun
Sat, Apr 3          1-4 pm         $45/1       55172   After School Youth Art            NEW!
                                                                                                               tabletop game. Beginners and advanced players
Sat, May 22         9 am-12 pm     $45/1       55174
                                                       11 to 18 Years
Sat, May 22         1-4 pm         $45/1       55175                                                           are all welcome. Please bring your favorite snack, a
Sat, Jun 5          9 am-12 pm     $45/1       55176   Each week we will explore a new avenue of art
                                                                                                               pencil and some dice.
Sat, Jun 5          1-4 pm         $45/1       55177   and create our own masterpieces. This is a great        Thu, Apr 1-29        3:30-5:30 pm    $50/5        54982
Sat, Jun 19         9 am-12 pm     $45/1       55178   program for all levels of youth artists.                Thu, May 6-27        3:30-5:30 pm    $40/4        54983
Sat, Jun 19         1-4 pm         $45/1       55179   Wed, Apr 7-28          4-5 pm         $32/4     54985
Beban Park Social Centre                                                                                       Thu, Jun 3 -24       3:30-5:30 pm    $40/4        54984
                                                       Wed, May 5-26          4-5 pm         $32/4     54986   Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
                                                       Wed, Jun 2-23          4-5 pm         $32/4     54987
Babysitter Training                                    Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
11 to 15 Years
The Red Cross Babysitting Course covers
everything from managing difficult behaviours to
essential content on leadership and professional
conduct. This curriculum provides first aid
information and how to give appropriate care in
the event of an emergency.
Sat, Mar 13         9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       50273
Sat, Mar 27         9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       50274
Sat, Apr 10         9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       55166
Sat, Apr 24         9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       55167
Sat, May 1          9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       55872
Sat, May 29         9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       55169
Sat, Jun 12         9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       55170
Sat, Jun 26         9 am-4:30 pm   $60/1       55171
Beban Park Social Centre

20                 Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca                            General Inquiries 250-756-5200
Youth Strength & Conditioning                 NEW!       Youth Floor Hockey                                        Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido
12 to 18 Years                                           11 to 17 Years                                            12 Years +
This low intensity training class helps develop          Come join us for some floor hockey skills and             Learn the Korean art of self-defense which places a
muscular strength, core strength, flexibility and        drills. Each session participants will learn the          strong emphasis on circular movement, redirection
power - all in a safe, fun and exciting way! This        fundamentals of floor hockey, play skill building         and self-confidence. Our highly qualified 8th
type of training involves repeated rounds of high        games and finish the session with a shoot out or          degree black belt, Grand Master Kim, strives
intensity effort followed by varied recovery times.      fun game. Please bring your own hockey stick.             to maximize your potential by maintaining a
This class will use equipment, such as free weights,     Tue, Apr 6-27             7-8 pm         $32/4    54992   traditional foundation based upon physical well-
                                                         Tue, May 4-25             7-8 pm         $32/4    54998
medicine balls and resistance bands. Fun music           Tue, Jun 1-22             7-8 pm         $32/4    54999
                                                                                                                   being and mental integrity.
and high energy makes this a class you will love!        Departure Bay Activity Centre                             M/W, Apr 12-19       6:10-6:50 pm      $35/3         55586
                                                                                                                   M/W, May 3-10        6:10-6:50 pm      $35/3         55587
Please bring a water bottle and hand towel with                                                                    M/W, Jun 7-14        6:10-6:50 pm      $35/3         55589
you to class.                                            Junior Badminton                                          World Tae Kwon Do Academy (307-4300 Wellington Rd)
Instructor: Kim Ross                                     10 to 15 Years
Sat, Apr 3-24
Sat, May 1-29
                       1-2 pm
                       1-2 pm
                                      $32/4
                                      $40/5
                                                 55004
                                                 55005
                                                         Get instruction and practice time for the beginner        Intro to Mountain Biking   NEW!
Sat, Jun 5-26          1-2 pm         $32/4      55006   or intermediate player. The emphasis is on skill          Learn basic riding skills to take your bike off
Departure Bay Activity Centre                            development and game play.                                road and onto the trails. Will utilize the trails
                                                         Instructor: Helen Binns
                                                                                                                   in the Participark and Skills Park at Beban. All
Youth Dodgeball                                          Mon, Mar 29-May 3
                                                         Mon, May 10-Jun 24
                                                                                    4-5 pm
                                                                                    4-5 pm
                                                                                                   $40/5
                                                                                                   $40/5
                                                                                                           54972
                                                                                                           54973   participants must have a certified biking helmet,
11 to 17 Years                                           Oliver Woods Community Centre                             full functioning bike and basic riding skills. Bring a
Each week our instructor will facilitate a variety of                                                              snack, water and weather-appropriate clothing.
styles of dodgeball, such as Doctor, Change Team,        Youth Badminton                                           12 to 15 Years
Everyone’s It and more! No experience is necessary       12 to 19 Years                                            Sat, Apr 17          1:30-4:30 pm        $50/1       55942

for this fun new team-orientated program.                Take your badminton skills to the next level.             16+ Years
                                                                                                                   Sat, Apr 17          10 am-12:30 pm      $50/1       55944
Tue, Apr 6-27          5:30-6:30 pm   $32/4      54990   Players should have two years of experience in the        Beban Skills Park
Tue, May 4-25          5:30-6:30 pm   $32/4      54994
Tue, Jun 1-22          5:30-6:30 pm   $32/4      54995   Junior Badminton program (or equivalent). Players
Departure Bay Activity Centre                            must bring their own racquet.                             Guided Mountain Bike Tour   NEW!
                                                         Instructor: Helen Binns
                                                                                                                   12 to 15 Years
Youth Basketball                                         Wed, May 10-Jun 24 5:15-6:15 pm
                                                         Oliver Woods Community Centre
                                                                                                  $40/5    54970
                                                                                                                   Join our certified Mountain Bike Guide to discover
11 to 18 Years                                                                                                     the green and blue single track mountain bike
Come shoot some hoops! Our coach will teach the          On Guard! Fencing for Youth                               trails around Westwood Lake that are suitable for
fundamentals of basketball while including fun           13 to 19 Years                                            beginner to intermediate riders. All participants
active games and free play! Please arrive to the         This program is suitable for both beginner and            must have a certified biking helmet, full
program active gear and indoor sports shoes.             continuing fencers. Focus will be on developing           functioning bike and basic riding skills. Bring a
Tue, Apr 20-May 25 6-7 pm             $48/6      54996
Tue, Jun 1-22      6-7 pm             $32/4      54997   skills through activities and drills. In addition to      snack, water and weather-appropriate clothing.
Oliver Woods Community Centre                            being an exciting sport, fencing challenges both          12 to 15 Years
                                                                                                                   Sun, Apr 18          1-3 pm            $35/1         55943
                                                         the body and the mind.
                                                         Instructor: Georgia Newsome                               16+ Years
                                                         Wed, Apr 7-May 27 6:30-7:30 pm           $80/8    54933   Sun, Apr 18          10 am-12 pm       $35/1         55945
                                                         Oliver Woods Community Centre                             Westwood Lake (meet at second beach)

                                                         Karate                                                    Ultimate Frisbee
                                                         12 to 19 Years                                            Come and learn the basics of the exciting sport
                                                         Get traditional karate training, sparring and             of Ultimate Frisbee! Program will include skills
                                                         self-defense. Fitness, strength development and           and drills and will also include some game play
                                                         flexibility are part of the curriculum.                   (current COVID-19 restrictions permitting).
                                                         M/W, Apr 19-28            6:30-7:25 pm   $25/4    55757   8 to 10 Years
                                                         M/W, May 3-12             6:30-7:25 pm   $25/4    55758   Mon, Apr 12-May 17   5:30-6:15 pm       $36/6        54786
                                                         M/W, May 17-31            6:30-7:25 pm   $25/4    55759
                                                                                                                   11 to 13 Years
                                                         M/W, Jun 7-16             6:30-7:25 pm   $25/4    55760
                                                                                                                   Mon, Apr 12-May 17   6:30-7:30 pm       $45/6        54787
                                                         M/W, Jun 21-30            6:30-7:25 pm   $25/4    55761
                                                                                                                   Caledonia Park
                                                         Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd)

                                              cityofnanaimo                                 nanaimoparksandrec (#ilovemyparksandrec)                                     21
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