Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 24 Exploring Nature with... Your Sense of Touch NEW! 3 to 6 Years We will learn about our sense of touch and how we depend on it. Are there animals that use their sense of touch? Learn with us through games and fun activities in this park. This is a parent participation class. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sat, Feb 8 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 132434 Diver Lake Park Exploring Nature with... Your Sense of Hearing NEW! 3 to 6 Years What do you hear? What animals have good hearing? Learn with us through games and fun activities in this park. This is a parent participation class. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sat, Mar 15 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 132435 Neck Point Park Birds & Their Homes NEW! 3 to 6 Years What makes birds so amazing? What do they eat? Do all birds build nests? Why do they sing? Come explore with us and discover the world of birds. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sat, Mar 22 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 132436 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Bowen Afterschool Nature Club NEW! 5 to 11 Years Join us this winter to go on adventures, make discoveries and enjoy the changing of the seasons at Bowen Park. Monthly themes include nature observations, animal behaviours and welcoming a changing season. Exploration focused walks, crafts and special guests are part of this club! Instructor: Bree Sinnott Mon, Jan 6-Mar 31 | 3-5 pm | $150/10 | 130569 Bowen Park Complex Survive Outside 12 to 18 Years During this info-session, participants will learn trip planning, training, taking the essentials and other outdoor travel tips. This presentation will also include information on what to do if someone you know gets lost or injured and what information is helpful to searchers. Youth will be encouraged to enjoy exploring outside but to also be informed and prepared before they set out. This AdventureSmart Survive Outside presentation is delivered by volunteers from Nanaimo Search and Rescue Outreach. Instructor: Nanaimo Search and Rescue Outreach Sat, Mar 15 | 10-11:30 am | FREE | 132276 Oliver Woods Community Centre Stroll with the Pro - Ducks &Waterfowl Walk with one of our local biologists and discover more about which ducks call this area home. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars/ a camera if you have one. This is a great program for all ages. Sun, Jan 19 | 10-11:15 am | FREE/1 | 132599 Divers Lake Park Sun, Feb 23 | 10-11:15 am | FREE/1 | 132600 Sun, Mar 9 | 10-11:15 am | FREE/1 | 132601 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Yoga for Kids 5 to 12 Years Kids yoga assists children with their focus skills, teaches self-awareness, builds self-esteem, self- respect and is empowering. Yoga is great to pair with other sports, such as hockey and soccer. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 3:30-4:30 pm | $48/6 | 132812 Wed, Feb 19-Mar 26 | 3:30-4:30 pm | $48/6 | 132813 Oliver Woods Community Centre Let’s Eat! Kids’ Cooking 7 to 12 Years Learn different cooking techniques, knife skills and flavour combos. You will gain confidence making healthy and delicious meals that you can share with your whole family. Instructor: Nanaimo Foodshare Tue, Jan 7-21 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $100/3 | 132061 Tue, Jan 28-Feb 11 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $100/3 | 132062 Wed, Feb 19-Mar 5 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $100/3 | 132064 Bowen Park Complex Wed, Jan 29-Feb 12 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $100/3 | 132063 Sat, Jan 11-25 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | $100/3 | 133305 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 8 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | $100/3 | 133307 Nanaimo Foodshare Kitchen (271 Pine St) Madd Edible Science 8 to 15 Years Hey! Come and spend a few hours with Paula and learn all about changing a liquid into an edible, stretchy, yummy cheese! Paula will show you how to make homemade mozzarella cheese while you learn about chemistry and history. Bring an additional $5 for a kit to make 4 pounds of mozzarella at home with your family. Instructor: Paula Maddison Sat, Mar 1 | 10-11 am | $35/1 | 131630 Bowen Park Complex Rhythm & Rhyme with NEW! Nanaimo Young People’s Theatre A unique class combining creative dance, drama and speech arts. Participants get a chance to explore the performing arts in movement, magic and fun. The goal is to build individual confidence as well as foster a sense of teamwork as it applies to the performing arts. There is a short informal performance for family and friends in the last class. 6 to 8 Years Thu, Jan 9-Feb 27 | 3:30-4:15 pm | $144/8 | 131619 9 to 12 Years Thu, Jan 9-Feb 27 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $160/8 | 131620 Bowen Park Complex M ke Move a