CHILDRENS PROGRAMS

6-10 YRS

Comics & Storytelling

Unleash your imagination with these creative comics classes! We cover drawing and story basics, as well as perspective, shadow, watercolour, and sculpture. Students will explore visual narratives through comic strips and one-page stories. Create your own characters and bring them to life on paper and in clay!

Wed 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Sep 13 – Oct 25 39791 $90.00

Nov 1 – Dec 6 39792 $90.00

Instructor: Audrey Greenlees

LOCATION: ESQUIMALT GORGE PAVILION, LOWER HALL A

7-9 YRS

StitchLab

Design, stitch, make & create during StitchLab sewing studio! No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm! All supplies & equipment provided. This is an inspiring, creative space for you to explore sewing and textiles at your own pace. Local sewists from Stone Soup Studio will be in the studio each week to provide you with coaching & mentorship.

Thu 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sep 14 – Oct 26 39805 $80.50

Nov 2 – Dec 14 39807 $80.50

Thu 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Sep 14 – Oct 26 39806 $80.50

Nov 2 – Dec 14 39808 $80.50

Instructor: J. Scott

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

6-12 YRS

Kids Cooking Fun

Prepare delicious meals and snacks in a kid-friendly, fun environment. Complete new recipes each week while learning skills for safe, enjoyable and successful cooking experiences. Classes provide kids with the confidence and ability to assist you in your kitchen at home. Due to cooking times, class may end slightly after 7:30pm on some days.

Mon 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sep 11 - Oct 23 39815 $67.50

Instructor: Deia Kupchanko-Tropf

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

7-12 YRS

Hungry Hosts

Put together a 3 course meal fit to impress. Making an appetizer, entree, and dessert will refine kids’ food preparation skills and safe kitchen techniques. These classes will also introduce kids to being formal, and fun, dinner hosts. Due to cooking times, class may end slightly after 7:30pm on some days.

Mon 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Oct 30 - Nov 20 39992 $40.50

Instructor: Deia Kupchanko-Tropf

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

7-13 YRS

Holiday Treats

Get ready for the holiday season with some treat-making classes. Make cookies, cake, and sweets with a holiday twist while learning to use measuring and baking tools. Due to cooking times, class may end slightly after 7:30pm on some days.

Mon 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Nov 27-Dec 11 39993 $40.50

Instructor: Deia Kupchanko-Tropf LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

6-9 YRS

School Age Guitar Lessons

Instructor Alberto will share his passion & knowledge for guitar in a supportive group class environment designed especially for kids. Learn simple strumming & picking techniques, progress to basic chords and sight reading, then learn simple songs that are fun to play. Engaging in music at a young age will help kids develop a keen sense of pitch & rhythm, gain hand strength & motor skills and cultivate an early connection to the exciting world of musical arts.

Please Note: A $15 material fee for all new students for the school age course book is required, and payable directly to the instructor on the first day.

Tue 5:00pm - 5:50pm

Sep 19 – Oct 24 39632 $66.00

Nov 7 – Dec 12 39633 $66.00

Instructor: Alberto Ubach LOCATION: REC CENTRE, KANAKA

5-9 YRS

Hip Hop

Dance to popular tunes while learning basic hip hop moves. Learn a short choreographed routine while keeping up with the beat of the music.

Sat 11:20am - 11:50am

Sep 9 – Dec 9 39642 $82.50

Instructor: Dance Unlimited LOCATION: REC CENTRE, CRAIGFLOWER

5-9 YRS

Junior Ballet

Spin, twirl & learn coordinated dance routines with confidence & poise. Learn dance skills that you can transfer to any other style of dance.

Sat 11:55am - 12:25pm

Sep 9 – Dec 9 39644 $82.50

Instructor: Dance Unlimited LOCATION: REC CENTRE, CRAIGFLOWER

5-9 YRS

Junior Jazz

Learn this energetic & fun dance style. Routines include leaps, turns & fancy footwork. Great for kids that enjoy a fast beat & a lively atmosphere.

Sat 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Sep 9 – Dec 9 39645 $82.50

Instructor: Dance Unlimited

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, CRAIGFLOWER

Zumba Kids

Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities, and cultural exploration elements into the class structure.

Benefits: Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making fitness fun. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, selfesteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.

Sun 10:00 -10:45am

Try It FREE Sep 10 40199

Sep 17-Oct 29 40068 $48.00

Nov 5-Dec 10 40071 $48.00

Instructor: Lizy Gipson

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, JUBILEE HALL

6-10 YRS

Suds & Scents for KidsEnglish

Weekly soap and bubble bath-making classes for kids presented by Wychbury Ave Soap & Gifts. Mix up a variety of delightful, scented bath products in all of the shapes and colours you can imagine. Join our board-certified teacher for these fun sessions and let your creativity bubble away!

Please Note: A $25 material fee for this course

Wed

5:30-6:30pm

Sep 13-Oct 18 40006 $65.00

Instructor: Wychbury Ave Soap & Gift

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

6-10 YRS

Suds & Scents for Kidsen FRANÇAIS!

Un atelier de savon et bain moussant hebdomadaire pour enfants presente par Wychbury Ave Soap & Gifts. Venez fabriquer vos propres savons et produits de bains avec notre savonniere et enseignante d’immersion française. Vous pouvez choisir parmi de nombreux moules, couleurs, et parfums pour creer les produits de vos reves! Cet atelier se deroule en français.

Please Note: A $25 material fee for this course

Wed

5:30-6:30pm

Oct 25-Nov 29 40007 $65.00

Instructor: Wychbury Ave Soap & Gifts

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

9-12YRS

LEGO Robotics - Advanced Level

A large walking elephant? A small factory that sorts by color? A tank that will demolish everything in its path? And SO MUCH MORE! In Advanced LEGO Robotics participants will take their building and programming skills to a whole new level while learning about gears, motors, and sensors. With a teammate they will dive into the world of engineering using LEGO’s EV3 Mindstorms Core and Expansion Sets and Software. Come and program exciting interactive objects that move, react, and make sounds! No prior coding/programming experience is necessary. Participants should be proficient at building LEGO.

Sun 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sep 10 – Oct 29 39814 $126.00

Nov 5- Dec 17 39816 $108.00

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

6-9YRS

LEGO Robotics (Spike Essential) - Beginner Level

LEGO Boats and Ferries, Snowmobiles, Cave Cars, Animal Alarms, Helicopters, Cable Cars, Ferris Wheels and MORE! Come take your building skills to another level while learning about motors, sensors, coding and more! With a teammate you will dive into the basics of engineering using LEGO’s Spike Essential Kits and Software. Come and program exciting interactive objects that move, react, and make sounds! No prior coding/programming experience is necessary. Participants should at least have some experience with LEGO

Tue 4:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Sep 12 – Oct 24 39811 $102.00

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, ATRIUM CONVERTIBLE

6-9YRS

LEGO Robotics (Wedo 2.0)Beginner Level

LEGO Beyblades, the Batmobile, Tanks, the X-Wing from STAR WARS, helicopters, Crocodiles, and SO MUCH MORE! In Beginner LEGO Robotics participants will take their building skills to another level while learning about gears, motors, and sensors. With a teammate they will dive into the basics of engineering using LEGO’s Wedo 2.0 Kits and Software. Come and program exciting interactive objects that move, react, and make sounds! No prior coding/ programming experience is necessary. Participants should at least have some experience with LEGO.

Tue 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Nov 7 – Dec 12 39813 $102.00

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, ATRIUM CONVERTIBLE

9-14 YRS

LEGO Robotics Sumo Bots

Tournament Workshop - Oct. 15 & Oct. 17

Think you have what it takes to take your building and programming skills to a whole new level? Come and join our LITTLUNIVERSE for our first ever Vancouver Island Sumo Bot Tournament! You and 2 other participants will be one of two teams representing Esquimalt! Using LEGO Education’s Robotics sets your team will design, build, and program a Sumo Robot to compete in the tournament! The tournament will be at Gordon Head Rec Centre on November 4, 2023 in Saanich. Participants will get their own LITTLUNIVERSE t-shirt.

Sun 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Oct 15 40139

Tue 3:30pm - 7:00pm

Oct 17 40138 $135.00