Youth and Teen Recreation Program

This group will be a mentorship style program that is meant to give young girls, in grades 5-8 a sense of self. To get to know the true them. To love every part of who they are physically, mentally and emotionally. We want them to find what they are passionate about and empower them to be everything that they can be!

The goal of this program will be to send its group out to the world with a feeling of empowerment. We want our 'graduates' to think for themselves, be leaders, show bravery and pass this message on. This program is possible through the Essex Power Fund.

No Class: April 10

Let our instructor guide you in painting a new piece of art each week. Students will learn the Elements and Principles of Design and different acrylic painting techniques.

We will end our program with a Gallery Viewing where artists are given the opportunity to choose two of their paintings they are proudest to display for guests and family.

No experience is required. Materials included. 

No Class: April 9

This program is for any girl from ages 6-10 looking to learn the fundamentals and basics of softball. In this class, girls will learn, practice and master skills such as catching, throwing, fielding and hitting.

No class: April 12, 19

The Babysitting Course is specifically designed to allow participants to learn valuable skills through animated discussions, role play, and other relevant activities. This course includes accident prevention, basic first aid, dealing with emergencies and real-life scenarios. Future babysitters learn safety and safe play, basic care, leadership, and professionalism.  A culminating written test is a requirement to pass this course and receive a certificate. Course fee includes babysitting manual. 

This program prepares our youth for the important step of Home Alone Safety.  Being home alone can be an uncomfortable and unsafe situation when our children are unprepared.  Safety, first aid, and emergency-handling skills are covered in this course through interactive games, role-playing, stories, and other activities. Each participant will receive a manual to bring home (included) and completion certificate. Let's work to keep our youth safe and confident. 

This class is for those kids that just LOVE gym class! Each week we will spend an hour playing a variety of organized gross motor activities such as Nerf obstacle courses, dodgeball, soccer, and more! 

This class is for those kids that just LOVE gym class! Each week we will spend an hour playing a variety of organized gross motor activities such as Nerf obstacle courses, dodgeball, soccer, and more! 

No class: April 14, 21

How? What? When? Why? Each class we will explore scientific questions through experiments, creating and building. This class is for kids who love to learn about science and get a little bit messy too!

No class: April 14, 21

Learn to Skateboard welcomes beginner skateboarders and those with more advanced skills all in one class.
This program is designed to teach youth the basics of skateboarding such as: rider etiquette, proper use of equipment, how to fall safely, how to ride the park, and more! If you have already taken Intro to Skateboarding we welcome you into this program again for further skill training.
The program is taught by local skateboarder, Kameron, who has 20+ years experience skateboarding.
Skateboard and helmet are required. Wrist, knee, and elbow pads are strongly recommended.

Young explorers will adventure together and search for evidence of the animals that inhabit the area. They will discover spring life in the ponds/wetlands, learn to balance on logs, how to work together, how to use tools, practice sitting and reflecting on their time in the forest while playing and having fun in the great outdoors. This program is lead by Natural Pathways Forest & Nature School but takes place at the Libro Centre trail. This program is FREE and sponsored by the Essex Power Community Fund

Calling all Hip-Hop Divas & B-boys! Hip-Hop is a high energy class that focuses on movement precision, foot work and rhythmic timing. Learn fun movement combinations and build your skills while dancing to your favourite music.

No class: April 11, 18

Prepare for battle with this high-energy program! Participants will collaborate and play a variety of activities while working on their running, aiming, dodging, and shooting skills using Nerf guns.

No class: April 14, 21

Dodge, dip, dive, duck and dodge! Come out for an hour of running, jumping, and dodging. Each week the instructor will divide the group up into teams and try exciting drills. Join us to try new thrilling forms of the classic favourite game, dodgeball!

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on art class! Young artists will learn how to shape and mold colorful polymer clay into fun creations to take home like mini sculptures, jewelry and more. Our instructor will guide participants through different techniques, from blending to adding textures, helping them bring their artistic ideas to life. No experience needed, materials included.

This fun and creative club invites young crafters to explore their artistic side through hands-on projects, exciting materials, and plenty of imagination! Each week participants will engage in a new craft that is designed to spark their creativity, including DIY stickers, bookmarks, decorated picture frames, and painted tote bags. All materials included.