Spring break fun? We’ve got you covered with camps & $5 swim lessons

Children practice their strokes in the pool with a swim instructor.

Are you still looking for activities for the kids (or yourself) over spring break? We’ve got you covered because you’ve got enough on your plate!

We still have spots available for $5 swim lessons for all ages and spring break camps for kids.

Check out the list below and click a link to register. 

 

$5 swim lessons

$5 swim lessons take place March 15-22 at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre. Lifesaving Swim Instructor Candidates will teach classes for all ages and skill levels. 

$5 Swim Lessons 3-6yrs - Tiny Tots 3 Seahorses  Mar 15, 16, 22 | 1-1:30pm
Introducing your child to deep water, gliding, and kicking independently.

$5 Swim Lessons 3-6yrs - Tiny Tots 4 Seals  Mar 15, 16, 22 | 12:30-1:00pm & 1-1:30pm
Includes an introduction to front crawl, propulsive kicking for all 4 strokes, and deep water safety skills.

$5 Swim Lessons 3-6yrs - Tiny Tots 5 Stingrays  Mar 15, 16, 22 | 12:30-1:00pm & 1-1:30pm
Focus is on an introduction to backstroke and breaststroke with unassisted swims in the deep water.

$5 Swim Lessons 6-12yrs - Swimmer 5  Mar 15, 16, 22 | 12-12:30pm & 12:30-1:00pm
This intermediate level will focus on longer distance swims, interval training and introduce shallow dives, backward somersaults and eggbeater kick.

$5 Swim Lessons Adult (13yrs+) Beginner  Mar 22 | 1:30-2:00pm
The class will introduce adults to the basics (floats, glides, head submersion).

$5 Swim Lessons Adult (15yrs+) Intermediate  Mar 22 | 1:30-2:15pm
Provides adults with the intermediate skills to perform the strokes of their choice: front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke and butterfly. Must be able to swim in the deep lanes to register.

$5 Swim Lessons Adult (15yrs+) Advanced  Mar 22 | 1:30-2:15pm
Work towards participating in Masters Swim by practicing workouts, drills, and endurance.

Spring break camps for 6-12yrs (full day)

Looking for a full day of fun? Check out our camps running from March 17-21 and March 24-28.

Camp Harry Jerome Spring Break 9-12yrs  Mar 17-21 | 8:45am-4:15pm
Memorial Community Recreation Centre
Campers will enjoy an action-packed week full of fun games, crafts and activities. Some days might include trips to an aquatic centre, arena or local outings via public transit.

Camp JBCC Spring Break 6-10yrs   Mar 17-21 | 8:45am-4:15pm
John Braithwaite Community Centre
An action-packed week full of fun games, crafts and activities. We’ll get outside for neighbourhood walks and outdoor games and travel the North Shore for an outing or two.

Camp Karen Magnussen Spring Break 6-9yrs   Mar 17-21 | 8:45am-4:15pm
Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre
Campers will enjoy an action-packed week full of fun games, crafts, and activities. We'll get outside for outdoor games and activities, and we’ll go on outings by foot or public transit.

Camp Lynn Creek Spring Break 6-12yrs   Mar 17-21 | 8:45am-4:15pm
Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre
Campers will enjoy an action-packed week full of fun games, crafts, and activities. We'll get outside for outdoor games and activities, and we’ll go on outings by foot or public transit.

Camp Ron Andrews Spring Break 6-12yrs   Mar 17-21 | 8:45am-4:15pm
Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
An action-packed week full of fun games, crafts and activities. We’ll get outside for neighbourhood walks and outdoor games and travel the North Shore for an outing or two.

Camp Harry Jerome Spring Break 9-12yrs  Mar 24-28 | 8:45am-4:15pm
Memorial Community Recreation Centre
Campers will enjoy an action-packed week full of fun games, crafts and activities. Some days might include trips to an aquatic centre, arena or local outings via public transit.

Camp JBCC Spring Break 6-10yrs  Mar 24-28 | 8:45am-4:15pm
John Braithwaite Community Centre
An action-packed week full of fun games, crafts and activities. We’ll get outside for neighbourhood walks and outdoor games and travel the North Shore for an outing or two.

Camp Karen Magnussen Spring Break 6-9yrs  Mar 24-28 | 8:45am-4:15pm
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Campers will enjoy an action-packed week full of fun games, crafts and activities. Some days might include trips to an aquatic centre, arena or local outings via public transit.

Spring break camps for 6-14yrs (part day)

Take a deep dive into a particular interest! These camps are also available March 17-21, and March 24-28.

Clay & Art Camp 9-12yrs  Mar 17-21 | 12:30-3pm
Parkgate Community Centre
Create your week away in this exciting combo camp! Start the week off by making a pottery masterpiece. Explore your creativity with different art projects throughout the week of camp, and for the grand finale, paint your pottery creation at the end of the week!

 

Acrylic Painting on Canvas 9-14yrs  Mar 17-21 | 1-4pm
Memorial Community Recreation Centre

An opportunity to explore acrylic painting and create some great paintings!  Lots of creative ideas to inspire you all week.  This program takes you step by step from beginning sketch to a finished masterpiece!  

Painting & Mixed Media Camp 8-12yrs - Superheroes  Mar 17-21 | 1-4pm
Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre
Get creative with pastels, watercolour, tempera, collage, printing, patterning & more. Each day will introduce a new fun project designed to engage and inspire a love for art. This camp may occasionally work on their art outside, as weather permits.

Sport & Climb Camp 6-9yrs  Mar 17-21 | 9am-12pm
Parkgate Community Centre
This camp explores a variety of sports and focus on FUNdamental skills playing indoors and outdoors. In the morning, participants will play different sports and games indoors and outdoors. After lunch, participants will get to climb to new heights on the climbing wall!

Acrylic Painting on Canvas 9-14yrs  Mar 24-28| 1-4pm
Memorial Community Recreation Centre
An opportunity to explore acrylic painting and create some great paintings!  Lots of creative ideas to inspire you all week.  This program takes you step by step from beginning sketch to a finished masterpiece!  

Painting & Mixed Media Camp 8-12 yrs - Magical Mythical Creatures  Mar 24-28| 1-4pm
Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre
Get creative with pastels, watercolour, tempera, collage, printing, patterning & more. Each day will introduce a new fun project designed to engage and inspire a love for art. This camp may occasionally work on their art outside, as weather permits.

Sport & Climb Camp 6-9yrs  Mar 24-28 | 12:30-3:30pm
Parkgate Community Centre
This camp explores a variety of sports and focus on FUNdamental skills playing indoors and outdoors. Participants will play different sports and games indoors and outdoors and climb to new heights on the climbing wall!

Get ready for a spring break full of fun!