Kids and Teens ONLY
– by Doreen Marion Gee –
SEPTEMBER
Sept 10 – Oct 22 Teen Yoga Active lively yoga for teens to the beat of modern music. Builds strength and mindfulness. Focuses on the physical needs of teens. Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm. 7/$69. 13-17 yrs. Panorama Recreation Pool Mezzanine. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama; 250.656.7271.
Sept 13 Drop-In Rock Climbing Thrilling new adventure at “The Boulders Climbing Gym.” Instructors certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. Experienced staff help kids scramble up the walls. Registration required one week in advance. Drop-in every Saturday until December 20th. 10-11:30am. $17. 6-11 yrs. To register: www.crd.bc.ca/panorama; 250.656.7271.
Sept 17 Nature Babies in Backpacks A CRD-guided walk for parents and babies. Join a naturalist for this fun nature program, stroll through the forest and explore the stroller-friendly park trails. Free drop-in. 10-11:30am. Francis/King Regional Park. Meet at the Nature Centre off Munn Road. www.crd.bc.ca/parks.
Sept 18 – Oct 30 Good Morning Rhymetime Bring along your tiniest tots for a fun time at the library with movements, singing, stories and rhymes. Thursdays 10:15-11am. Free. Drop-In. 0-5 yrs. Vancouver Island Regional Library, Sidney/North Saanich Branch. www.virl.bc.ca/branches/sidney-north-saanich. 250.656.0944.
Sept 26 – Nov 21 LEGO® Stories LEGO equals magic! Now you can play with LEGO and build your own creation at the library with their blocks. Each class has a different theme. Fridays 3:15 – 4:15 pm. Age 5+. Free. Vancouver Island Regional Library, Sidney/North Saanich Branch. www.virl.bc.ca/branches/sidney-north-saanich. 250.656.0944.
OCTOBER
Oct 7 – Nov 4 Pottery Teens practise skills in sculpting clay, glazing and decorating. Creative fun trying out the Potter’s Wheel. Tuesdays 5:15-6:45pm. 5/$80. 9-16yrs. Greenglade Community Centre Room #3. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Oct 11 – 13 Go With the Flow! Watershed Programming Special kids’ learning sessions about our watershed system and how to protect it. Children build their own watershed and enjoy art projects. Programming at various times during the day from Saturday to Monday. Regular admission only: Child $5; Adult: $15. Age 3 to pre-teen. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. www.oceandiscovery.ca. 250.665.7511.
Oct 16 ARTrageous – Sandpaper Transfer Pillow Case Kids learn a new fun-filled skill: transferring their very own drawings from sand paper
onto a pillow case. Th 6-7:30pm. $10. 6-12 yrs. Greenglade Community Centre Room #7. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Oct 21 – Dec 2 Reading Buddies Children (gr. 2-4) are paired with a teen Big Buddy to practice their reading skills with books and games. The Library needs teen volunteers (gr. 9-12) to share their passion for reading with kids. Tuesdays 4-5 pm. Free. Fill out an application at the library to register your child or call Virginia MacLeod, 250-656-0944. Vancouver Island Regional Library, Sidney/North Saanich Branch. www.virl.bc.ca/branches/sidney-north-saanich.
Oct 24 – Nov 28 Mad Science Project Earth Kids will explore subjects about our earth and its habitat; learn how science connects to everyday life & build a take-home toy. Fridays 4:15-5:15pm 6/$106. North Saanich Middle School Science Classroom. 5-11 yrs. Register: www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Oct 24 Sea Science Day During Science and Technology week, the aquarium will have cool activities to make Science fun. Kids will enjoy science journalling, special experiments, “Being a Biologist” games. Fri 10:30am-3:30pm. Regular Admission only: Child $5; Adult: $15. Age 3 to pre-teen. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. www.oceandiscovery.ca. 250.665.7511.
Oct 27 – Dec 25 Tot Tuesdays Fun at the aquarium with a new sea topic every week taught through crafting, stories, games. Kids will learn about sharks, seals, whales & “who eats who.” Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3-5. Regular Admission only: Child $5; Adult: $15. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. www.oceandiscovery.ca. 250.665.7511.
NOVEMBER
Nov 1 – Dec 13 Mini Canucks Advanced Children learn to skate with a puck, pass and shoot. They practice more advanced skills focusing on good flow & balance. Full equipment is mandatory. Saturdays 10:30-11:15am. 7/$47.25. 4-7 yrs. Panorama Recreation Arena A – Ice. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Nov 5 – 28 Biology Buddies Children experience the joy and wonder of nature through games, crafts & walks. Topics: Nature’s Garbage Collectors, Cunning Corvids, Happy Hibernators, Southern Bound. Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am or 1-3pm or Fridays 1-3pm. 4/$75. 4-6 yrs. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. www.swanlake.bc.ca/biology-buddies.php. Registration starts August 1st: 250-479-0211.
Nov 5 – Dec 17 Knight’s Chess Teaches kids to think logically and strategically. This intermediate class focuses on basic tactical combinations & chess principles. Wednesdays 3:45 – 5:15pm. 7/$63. Age 8+. Greenglade Community Centre Room #6. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Nov 6 – Dec 18 Active Start Children learn the building blocks of movement – running, jumping, throwing, balance, coordination – skills that will keep them active for life. Thursdays 3:15- 4pm. 7/$45 3-4 yrs. Greenglade Community Centre Gymnasium. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Nov 7 – Dec 19 Water Polo Club Kids develop basic water polo skills, tactics and strategies. They learn about team building and fitness. Fridays 3:30-4:30pm (7-10 yrs.); 4:30-5:30pm (11-13 yrs.) 7/$52.50. Panorama Recreation Pool. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Nov 30 Duck Day Discover the interesting ways ducks have adapted to life on the lake and find out “who’s who” in the duck universe. Noon – 3pm. Drop-in anytime. All ages. Admission by donation. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. www.swanlake.bc.ca/all-age-programs.php. 250.479.0211.
