PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Preschool Dance

1-5 YRS

Creative Dance

Join MoonDance Arts to experience high-energy rhythm and dance with your 1–5-year-olds! Influenced by jazz, African, Indian and Latin rhythms.

Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

Sep 13 – Oct 25 39730 $60.00

Nov 1 – Dec 13 39731 $70.00

Instructor: Nikko Snow Of Moondance Dynamic Arts School

LOCATION: ESQUIMALT GORGE PAVILION, LOWER HALL C

1-5 YRS

Dance Together!

Dance for joy with your 1–5-year-olds and MoonDance Arts! Explore rhythmic play and creative dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Includes song, story, percussion and role play.

Wed 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Sep 13 – Oct 25 39728 $60.00

Nov 1 – Dec 13 39729 $70.00

Instructor: Nikko Snow Of Moondance Dynamic Arts School

LOCATION: ESQUIMALT GORGE PAVILION, LOWER HALL C

18 MONTHS - 3.5 YRS

Parent & Tot Dancing

Explore creative movement with your child while watching them develop skills applicable to music, sports & dance. Move & groove to music, engage in fun games & take on new challenges together. This is a caregiver participation class.

Sat 10:10 am - 10:40 am

Sep 9 – Dec 9 39646 $82.50

Instructor: Dance Unlimited

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, CRAIGFLOWER

3-5 YRS

Tap, Jazz & Creative Movement Combo

Explore various dance styles while learning the fundamentals! Wear tap or hard-soled party shoes to class. Action songs, singing and tapping will all be included.

Sat 10:45am - 11:15am

Sep 9 – Dec 9 39648 $82.50

Instructor: Dance Unlimited

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, CRAIGFLOWER

3-4YRS

Tiny Tutus

Learn ballet fundamentals while moving to music with grace and poise. Develop balance, confidence, coordination, a joy of dance and an appreciation for classical music. Family and friends will be invited to a group performance at the end of the term.

Sat 9:00am – 9:30am

Sep 9 – Dec 9 39649 $82.50

9:35am - 10:05am

Sep 9 – Dec 9 39651 $82.50

Instructor: Dance Unlimited

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, CRAIGFLOWER

Preschool Music

3-5 YRS

Preschool Guitar Lessons

Give your child an early introduction to guitar using instructor Alberto Ubach’s specialized method, designed for the young guitarist. Classes include an introduction to basic sight reading, pitch and rhythm. Students learn simple songs while developing finger strength and dexterity in a lively and supportive environment. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Alberto’s “rubber bands for the young guitarist device” is used/attached to student guitars. Students can bring guitars from home or rent small-sized guitars directly from the instructor (with a $50 deposit). PLease Note: An additional $35 fee material is required for new students to cover the cost of the $20 course music book fee and the $15 rubber bands device. This material fee is now payable directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

Tue 4:15pm - 4:45pm Sep 19 – Oct 24 39630 $54.00 Nov 7 – Dec 12 39631 $54.00

Instructor: Alberto Ubach

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, KANAKA

Music Together®

Bongos Song Collection!

Come sing, play, laugh, dance, learn, and have fun with us! Music Together is an internationally recognized music and movement program for children birth-5 years and their parents and caregivers. Mixed-age classes provide developmentally appropriate, rich music experiences that support and respect the unique learning styles of young children. $196 fee for the first child includes: CD and digital downloads, online access to the Family Music Zone, a beautifully illustrated songbook, and a parent resource guide for new families. A sibling can be registered for $136 at reception. Siblings under 9 months as of the date of the first class attend free. For program information, please contact Music Together Victoria at 250-217-2477. Fees are $196 total - $136 for registration and $60 for required materials. Tue

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Oct

Instructor: Music Together

LOCATION: ESQUIMALT GORGE PAVILION, LOWER HALL C

0-3 YRS

Parent & Tot Mandarin Playgroup

Mandarin is one of the most used languages in the world. This course will help children start to use it at a young age though Mandarin stories, songs and activities. This is a child-caregiver participation class and no previous experience with Mandarin is required. Join Ariel for a morning of fun learning!

Mon 9:15am - 10:00am

Sept 11-Dec 11 39611 $154.00

Instructor: Ariel Chiu

LOCATION: ESQUIMALT GORGE PAVILION, LOWER HALL C

9-12 YRS

Home Alone

The H.A.P.P.Y Program (Home Alone Program Preparing Youth) is designed to keep your child safe when they are not with an adult. The topics include: fire and emergency procedures, kitchen safety, meal prep, first aid and calling 911. Personal safety regarding telephone and internet safety, and the potential danger of strangers are also covered. Children MUST be 9 years old at time of program; no exceptions will be made.

Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sep 30 39809 $38.00/1

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, LOWER MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

8-16YRS

Badminton Beginner Class

Focus on balance and coordination, footwork basic, basic grip and hitting motions, forehand, backhand, overhead drop shot, net shots, rules of game and scoring format.

Sat 12:45pm - 2:15pm

Sep 16 – Dec 16 40082 $240.00

LOCATION: L’ECOLE VICTOR BRODEUR, GYM

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

6-9 YRS

Soccer

Our energetic instructor will introduce the fundamentals of soccer in a lively and friendly atmosphere. The focus of this program is on skill development, teamwork, and fun. Program is run indoors. When weather and space permits, the program may move outdoors.

Wed 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Sep 2 – Oct 25 40111 $45.00

Nov 8 – Dec 13 40112 $45.00

Instructor: Alex Cowan

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, JUBILEE HALL

10-12 YRS

Soccer

Our energetic instructor will introduce the fundamentals of soccer in a lively and friendly atmosphere. The focus of this program is on skill development, teamwork, and fun. Program is run indoors. When weather and space permits, the program may move outdoors.

Wed 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sep 2 – Oct 25 40113 $45.00

Nov 8 – Dec 13 40114 $45.00

Instructor: Alex Cowan

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, JUBILEE HALL

9-14 YRS

Vic City Basketball Skills Academy – Girls

Led by our experienced coaches, players will engage in skill-building exercises and drills, with an emphasis on fundamental techniques like shooting, dribbling, passing, and footwork.

Sun. 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Sept 10 – Nov 26 $130.00/10

Instructor: Vic City Basketball

LOCATION: L’ECOLE VICTOR BRODEUR, GYM

9-14 YRS

Vic City Basketball Skills Academy – Boys

Led by our experienced coaches, players will engage in skill-building exercises and drills, with an emphasis on fundamental techniques like shooting, dribbling, passing, and footwork.

Sun. 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Sept 10 – Nov 26 $130.00/10

Instructor: Vic City Basketball

LOCATION: L’ECOLE VICTOR BRODEUR, GYM

Register early to avoid disappointment. View availability & register online: esquimalt.ca/recreation