Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 33 Youth Badminton 11 to 18 Years Take your badminton skills to the next level. Players should have two years of experience in the Junior Badminton program (or equivalent). Players must bring their own racquet. Mon, Jan 13-Feb 10 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $55/5 | 132517 Mon, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $66/6 | 132520 Oliver Woods Community Centre Ready, Set, Rec! NEW! 13 to 18 Years Get ready to explore and experience a variety of small group games, activities and crafts with our leaders. This program is designed for youth with diverse abilities. Ratio is 3:1. Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 6-7:30 pm | $120/6 | 132614 Wed, Feb 19-Mar 12 | 6-7:30 pm | $80/4 | 132616 Bowen Park Complex Silly Saturdays NEW! 6 to 15 Years An integrated program where participants can enjoy physical activities at their own pace. Focus will be on increasing physical literacy in a variety of ways developing the FUNdamental Movement Skills through fun and engaging games and activities. Please note that 1:1 support is not provided. This program is designed for those with diverse abilities. Sat, Jan 11-Feb 1 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $80/4 | 132506 Sat, Feb 15-Mar 8 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $80/4 | 133297 Oliver Woods Community Centre Progressive Tennis 12 to 16 Years Learn tennis in a fun team environment. All equipment provided. Please wear clean gym shoes. Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 3:30-5 pm | $147/5 | 131894 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 14 | 3:30-5 pm | $147/5 | 131895 Westwood Tennis Club RecSkate Pre-Teen/Teen 12 to 17 Years Join your friends at this lesson that teaches all levels of skating skills. New this year is an introduction to arenas, including lesson teaching, skate patrol, safety and facility tour. This is a great bridge to our LIT and QUEST programs. Thu, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 123303 Thu, Feb 13-Mar 13 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 123309 Nanaimo Ice Centre Sat, Jan 11-Feb 8 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $70/5 | 123313 Sat, Feb 15-Mar 15 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $70/5 | 123314 Frank Crane Arena RecFigure Skate - Beginner 6 to 16 Years This is a small group session focusing on developing specific figure skating skills like jumps, spins and field moves, as well as continuing to develop the basics of skating. Children’s progress is monitored through the use of a progress card. Lesson is taught on a portion of the ice shared with the RecSkate program. Skaters should have passed a minimum of RecSkate 5. Completion of the RecSkate program or equivalent is preferred. Helmets are mandatory. Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128397 Sat, Jan 11-Feb 8 | 10:30-11:15 am | $65/5 | 128398 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 14 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128403 Sat, Feb 15-Mar 15| 10:30-11:15 am | $65/5 | 128404 Frank Crane Arena Mon, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $70/5 | 128395 Thu, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128396 Mon, Feb 10-Mar 17 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $70/5 | 128399 Thu, Feb 13-Mar 13 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128402 Nanaimo Ice Centre 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 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 Fencing - All Levels 14 Years + Beginner fencers receive instruction in the basic skills of foil fencing and will be introduced to sabre and epee. Experienced fencers receive instructions tailored to their needs in any of the three weapons (foil, sabre, epee). Challenge other fencers either using practice or electric equipment. All equipment is provided. Instructor: Georgia Newsome Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 6:30-8 pm | $84/6 | 132821 Wed, Feb 19-Mar 26 | 6:30-8 pm | $84/6 | 132822 Oliver Woods Community Centre Dungeons & Dragons Club - Inter. 11 to 17 Years For D&D players who have completed D&D Club - Beginner or who are confident in their understanding and ability to play the game. Over the course, you will complete a campaign with your group and the dungeon master while practicing literacy and problem solving skills. Snacks and supplies will be provided. Program is proudly presented in partnership with Literacy Central Vancouver Island. Fri, Jan 17-Mar 21 | 3-5:30 pm | FREE/10 | 132791 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Karate 13 to 19 Years In this introduction, teens learn traditional karate training and sparring. Self-defense is taught, and fitness, strength development and flexibility are part of the curriculum. Instructor: Shima Karate Staff M/W, Jan 6-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 132225 M/W, Feb 3-12 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 132226 M/W, Mar 3-12 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 132227 Shima Karate