YOUTH PROGRAMS

12-17YRS

Badminton Teen Class

This popular class builds on the skills developed in the Badminton Beginner Class. Participants will focus on basic techniques for underhand and backhand movement skills while playing games and running drills! Join our instructors as we learn basic strategy and proper forehand and backhand grips. Participants will also practice short and long serves by forehand and backhand.

Sat 2:30pm - 4:00pm Sep 16 – Dec 16 40085 $264.00

LOCATION: L’ECOLE VICTOR BRODEUR, GYM

11-16YRS

Suds & Scents for YouthEnglish

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

7:00pm-8:00pm

Sep 13-Oct 18 40008 $65.00

Instructor: Wychbury Ave Soap & Gifty

LOCATION: ESQUIMALT REC CENTRE, SENIORS CENTRE

Suds & Scents for Youthen 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 7 :00pm-8:00pm

Oct 25-Nov 29 40009 $65.00

Instructor: Wychbury Ave Soap & Gifty LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIORS CENTRE

13+ YRS

NEW! Training Games

Challenge yourself while having fun! This class will challenge your balance, coordination, agility and strength through a variety of fitness based games. Find your motivation and learn some creative ways to train your body and mind. This class is great for both youth and adults together, so register your friends and family for some friendly competition together.

Wed 6:45pm -7:45pm

Try it FREE Sep 6

Sep 13 - Oct 25 40087 $

Nov 1 - Dec 13 40088 $

Instructor: Nick Burnham LOCATION: REC CENTRE, JUBILEE HALL

Martial Arts

13+YRS

MIJO Taekwondo Class

Olympic style Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world and you can find out why in our dynamic, challenging and fun adults Taekwondo program. Beginning at white belt, you train with a wide range of belt levels, learning the basics and technique of our curriculum based system, this includes: kicking, punching, blocking, hand strikes, self defence and patterns. Classes are a blend of traditional and sport Taekwondo training and stability and conditioning drills and are suitable for all levels.

Tue 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Sep 12 – Oct 24 40120 $84.00

Nov 7-Dec 12 40123 $72.00

Sat 10:30am - 11:15am

Sep 16 – Oct 28 40124 $84.00

Nov 11 – Dec 16 40125 $84.00

Instructor: Mijo Taekwondo

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, JUBILEE HALL

10-13YRS

Intro to Aikido Child

Aikido merges self-defence with peaceful conflict resolution. It is uniquely non-competitive and non-aggressive yet provides effective self-defence against aggression and bullying.

Rock Water Aikido classes are fun, dynamic, co-operative, supportive and inclusive. Students follow a logical ageappropriate colour belt curriculum.

For more info and registration visit: www.RockWaterAikikai.com/fees

Tue-Thu 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Sep 5- Dec 28 40018 $320.00

LOCATION: ECOLE BRODEUR SCHOOL, MULTIPURPOSE GYM

14-17YRS

Aikido Teen

Aikido merges self-defence with peaceful conflict resolution. It is uniquely non-competitive and nonaggressive, yet provides effective selfdefence against aggression and bullying. Classes are fun, dynamic, co-operative, supportive and inclusive. Students follow a logical age appropriate colour belt curriculum.

For more info and registration visit: www.RockWaterAikikai.com/fees

Tue-Thu 7:45pm - 8:45pm

Sep 5 – Dec 28 40026 $320.00

LOCATION: ECOLE BRODEUR SCHOOL, MULTIPURPOSE GYM

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

Creative Art

16+ YRS

Introduction to Art Journaling

Bring intention and creativity into your life by learning the basics of mixed media journaling. Together we’ll explore different approaches to journal expression and composition, through painting, sketching, wordplay, and collage. All materials provided.

Sat 9:30am - 10:30am

Sep 9 – Sep 23 39784 $45.00

Oct 14 – Nov 4 39785 $60.00

Nov 18 – Dec 9 39786 $60.00

Instructor: Audrey Greenlees LOCATION: REC CENTRE, KANAKA

16+ YRS

Water Lilies in Watercolour

Water lilies abound in Vancouver Island’s freshwater lakes and ponds. In this one day workshop you will learn how to paint these beautiful and unusual flowers, through a combination of demos, exercises, painting time, and both group and individual instruction. The instructor will provide a reference photo, and both it and a supply list will be emailed to registrants before the class. Some prior experience in watercolour is strongly recommended.

Sat 1:00pm-4.00pm

Sep 16 39612 $50.00

Instructor: Elaine Hughes

LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

Adult Programs

16+ YRS

Mt. Baker in Watercolour

On a clear day Mt. Baker towers over Victoria, making its presence felt as part of the local skyline, even though it is miles away across the water. In this one day workshop you will learn how to paint this iconic mountain, through a combination of demos, exercises, painting time, and both group and individual instruction. The instructor will provide a reference photo, and both it and a supply list will be emailed to registrants before the class. Some prior experience in watercolour is strongly recommended.

Sat l:00pm-4:00pm

Oct 14 39613 $50.00

Instructor: Elaine Hughes LOCATION: REC CENTRE, SENIOR CENTRE

16+ YRS

Pacific Coastline in Watercolour

Vancouver Island has thousands of scenic coastal views and shoreline walks. In this one day workshop you will learn how to paint this type of scene (based on a photo of the Juan de Fuca Strait as seen from Whiffen Spit) through a combination of demos, exercises, painting time, and both group and individual instruction. The instructor will provide a reference photo, and both it and a supply list will be emailed to registrants before the class. Some prior experience in watercolour is strongly recommended.

Sat 12:00pm-3:00pm

Nov 18 39614 $50.00

Instructor: Elaine Hughes LOCATION: REC CENTER, SENIOR CENTRE

14+ YRS

Ukulele for Beginners

Learn to play the ukulele during this fun 8-week course. You’ll learn two, three, and four chord songs in five keys plus a foundation in chord voicings and chord progressions. This course is a prerequisite for non-players who would like to join the Rec Centre’s Ukulele Club. The first week is an information session and you will begin playing on week two (you do not need to bring a ukulele to class until your second class). An additional $10 (non-refundable) course manual fee is charged at registration time.

Tue 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Sep 12 – Oct 3 39180 $72.00

Instructor: Jamyang Lodto LOCATION: REC CENTRE, CRAIGFLOWER

16+ YRS

Adult Guitar Lessons

Learn picking and strumming techniques, scales, chords and riffs in a lively and supportive atmosphere. Become familiar with this unique instrument and learn songs to suit your musical interests.

Please Note: The $20 material fee is now payable directly to the instructor on the first day of class.

Tue 7:00pm - 7:50pm

Sep 19 – Oct 24 39636 $66.00

Nov 7- Dec 12 39637 $66.00

Instructor: Alberto Ubach LOCATION: REC CENTRE, KANAKA