Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 19 Crickets 18 Months to 3 Years This interactive and engaging class encourages opportunities to bond with your little one, introduce social skills, participate in group play and explore basic movements through traditional programming, such as circle time, stories, songs, crafts, play stations and tumble time. Parent participation required. Instructor: Lynn Macaulay Mondays, 9-11 am Dec: $60/3 ( # 112029 ) Apr: $60/3 (# 112033 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 112030 ) May: $60/3 ( # 115139 ) Feb: $60/3 ( # 112031 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 115140 ) Mar: $60/3 ( # 112032 ) Beban Park Social Centre Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1 pm NEW! Dec: $45/3 ( # 122070 ) Apr: $75/5 (# 122074 ) Jan $60/4 ( # 122071 ) May: $60/4 ( # 122075 ) Feb: $60/4 ( # 122072 ) Jun: $45/3 ( # 122076 ) Mar: $30/2 ( # 122073 ) Oliver Woods Community Centre Animal Crackers 3 to 5 Years Through monthly themes and a diverse range of activities, you can expect your child to experience music and movement, arts and crafts, gym time, field trips and active based games! These activities will help children to develop fundamental motor skills, learn new social skills, and explore their creative side and imagination in a fun, supportive environment. Instructors: Julie Miller & Edie Vos Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Dec: $120/6 ( # 121891 ) Apr: $180/9 ( # 121895 ) Jan $160/8 ( # 121892 ) May: $180/9 ( # 121897 ) Feb: $160/8 ( # 121893 ) Jun: $120/6 ( # 121898 ) Mar: $80/4 ( # 121894 ) Beban Park Social Centre Doodle Bugs 3 to 5 Years Our Doodle Bugs class has a little bit of everything for young learners! Through a diverse range of activities like music and movement, arts and crafts and active based games, children will develop fundamental motor skills, learn new social skills, and explore their creative side and imagination in a fun, supportive environment. Instructor: Cindy Cormons Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11 am Dec: $120/6 ( # 122019 ) Apr: $180/9 ( # 122027 ) Jan $160/8 ( # 122020 ) May: $180/9 ( # 122028 ) Feb: $160/8 ( # 122021 ) Jun: $120/6 ( # 122029 ) Mar: $80/4 ( # 122025 ) Oliver Woods Community Centre Busy Bees NEW! 3 to 5 Years Welcome to Busy Bees where your child will be buzzing around having fun learning about themselves and the world around them! Children will be encouraged to be curious, try new activities, meet new friends and engage with their community through hands-on experiences and playful learning. Some of the activities might include skating, tumble time, yoga, dance, gym time, pottery and science. Instructors: Julie Miller & Edie Vos Wednesdays, 9-11 am Dec: $60/3 ( # 121949 ) Apr: $100/5 ( # 121953 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 121950 ) May: $80/4 ( # 121954 ) Feb: $80/4 ( # 121951 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 121955 ) Mar: $40/2 ( # 121952 ) Beban Park Social Centre Fridays, 9-11 am Dec: $60/3 ( # 121960 ) Apr: $60/3 ( # 121964 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 121961 ) May: $100/5 ( # 121965 ) Feb: $80/4 ( # 121962 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 121966 ) Mar: $40/2 ( # 121963 ) Beban Park Social Centre Kinder Prep 4 to 5 Years Kinder Prep is designed to help set the groundwork for a positive transition into Kindergarten by providing both the academic and social tools to feel prepared for the next step! Children will spend time moving, creating, playing and learning about themselves through a variety of activities. Instructors: Julie Miller & Edie Vos Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Dec: $60/3 ( # 121983 ) Apr: $100/5 ( # 121987 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 121984 ) May: $80/4 ( # 121990 ) Feb: $80/4 ( # 121985 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 121991 ) Mar: $40/2 ( # 121986 ) Beban Park Social Centre Fridays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Dec: $60/3 ( # 122261 ) Apr: $60/3 ( # 122265 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 122262 ) May: $100/5 ( # 122266 ) Feb: $80/4 ( # 122263 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 122267 ) Mar: $40/2 ( # 122264 ) Beban Park Social Centre Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11 am Dec: $120/6 ( # 121970 ) Apr: $180/9 ( # 121975 ) Jan $160/8 ( # 121971 ) May: $180/9 ( # 121976 ) Feb: $160/8 ( # 121972 ) Jun: $120/6 ( # 121977 ) Mar: $80/4 ( # 121974 ) Beban Park Social Centre Instructor: Cindy Cormons Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Dec: $120/6 ( # 121996 ) Apr: $180/9 ( # 122000 ) Jan $160/8 ( # 121997 ) May: $180/9 ( # 122001 ) Feb: $160/8 ( # 121998 ) Jun: $120/6 ( # 122002 ) Mar: $80/4 ( # 121999 ) Oliver Woods Community Centre Kinder Prep - Active Shorts NEW! 4 to 5 Years This class is a blend of the traditional Kinder Prep class where we focus on academic prep skills, social skills and preparing your child to enter Kindergarten but with an active based sport twist! We will spend time learning gross motor skills, moving in gym time, trying out various activities like yoga, sports and dance through community instructors and creating active-themed crafts. Instructor: Cindy Cormons Mondays, 9-11 am Dec: $60/3 ( # 122050 ) Apr: $60/3 ( # 122054 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 122051 ) May: $60/3 ( # 122055 ) Feb: $60/3 ( # 122052 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 122056 ) Mar: $40/2 ( # 122053 ) Oliver Woods Community Centre Kinder Prep - Culinary Kids NEW! 4 to 5 Years This class is a blend of the traditional Kinder Prep class where we focus on academic prep skills, socials skills and preparing your child to enter Kindergarten but with a culinary twist! This engaging and interactive class will help to inspire creativity, build confidence and introduce kids to basic kitchen skills. We will spend time learning how to make a fun and tasty snack, explore different ingredients, create edible arts and crafts, and learn about nutritious choices. Instructor: Cindy Cormons Wednesdays, 9-11 am Dec: $60/3 ( # 122060 ) Apr: $100/5 ( # 122064 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 122061 ) May: $80/4 ( # 122065 ) Feb: $80/4 ( # 122062 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 122066 ) Mar: $40/2 ( # 122063 ) Oliver Woods Community Centre Kinder Prep - Little Green Thumb Gardeners NEW! 4 to 5 Years This class is a blend of the traditional Kinder Prep class where we focus on academic prep skills, social skills and preparing your child for Kindergarten but with a nature twist. We will have fun learning about gardening using the garden area on the upstairs sundeck, planter boxes on our fenced patio and classroom activities. There will be fun arts and crafts and gym time, too! Instructors: Cindy Cormons & Cindy Reynolds Fridays, 9-11 am Dec: $60/3 ( # 122040 ) Apr: $60/3 ( # 122044 ) Jan $80/4 ( # 122041 ) May: $100/5 ( # 122045 ) Feb: $80/4 ( # 122042 ) Jun: $60/3 ( # 122046 ) Mar: $40/2 ( # 122043 ) Oliver Woods Community Centre Check out our one-day class options! Select one, two or more or mix & match classes at different locations. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient registration a week prior to start date. Register all the way up to June 2025. Ask about our payment plan!