Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 32 Youth Programs Babysitter Training 11 to 15 Years The Red Cross Babysitting Course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. This updated curriculum provides improved learning when it comes to first aid and giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency. Red Cross sets the minimum age for this program; there will be no age exceptions. Sat, Jan 18 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 132741 Vancouver Island Conference Centre Sun, Feb 23 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 132743 Sat, Mar 8 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 132745 Beban Park Social Centre Home Alone 10 to 13 Years For children who may be ready to be home alone. The program includes establishing rules and routines, handling emergency situations, personal safety, basic first aid and much more. Sat, Jan 18 | 9 am-12 pm | $48/1 | 132537 Sat, Jan 18 | 1-4 pm | $48/1 | 132538 Sun, Feb 9 | 9 am-12 pm | $48/1 | 132543 Sun, Feb 9 | 1-4 pm | $48/1 | 132544 Sat, Mar 8 | 9 am-12 pm | $48/1 | 132545 Sat, Mar 8 | 1-4 pm | $48/1 | 132546 Beban Park Social Centre Creative Writing and Book Club 12 to 16 Years Anyone can be a writer! Get your creative juices flowing with writing prompts and exercises in this beginner level class. Each session will also feature a chance to share the book(s) you are currently reading with other participants allowing you to discover new authors. You will receive a journal to write in, but please bring your own pens. Mon, Jan 13-Mar 24 | 5:30-7 pm | $120/10 | 132475 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Artistic Expressions: Cartooning 16 + Years Discover the fundamentals of sketching stick figures, animals, faces and beyond. In addition to that, depending on your skill level and interests, you may also delve into subjects like shading, perspective, and basic storytelling. Regardless of your proficiency, everyone is encouraged to participate. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $60/6 | 132903 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 29 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $60/6 | 132904 Oliver Woods Community Centre Let’s Eat! Teens Rule the Kitchen 13 to 18 Years Learn the skills and build confidence to work independently in the kitchen from a passionate facilitator. You will practice flavour combinations, portioning, basic nutrition, a variety of cooking techniques and learn some new knife skills. Wed, Jan 8-22 | 5-7 pm | $100/3 | 129982 Tue, Feb 18-Mar 4 | 5-7 pm | $100/3 | 129983 Bowen Park Complex Youth Weightlifting 13 to 17 Years Come and learn the foundations of weight training and how to perform it safely and effectively This class will help develop strength, posture and confidence. Instructor: Dustin King Sun, Jan 12-Feb 16 | 4-5 pm | $72/6 | 132523 Sun, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 4-5 pm | $72/6 | 132525 Beban Pool Weight Room Youth Basketball 11 to 18 Years Our coach will teach the fundamentals through fun active games and free play. Please arrive to the program in active gear and indoor sports shoes. Sun, Jan 12-Feb 16 | 3-4:30 pm | $66/6 | 132508 Sun, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 3-4:30 pm | $66/6 | 132510 Oliver Woods Community Centre