YOUTH PROGRAMS

HAVE FUN. HANG OUT. BE ACTIVE.

YOUTH CENTRE

FREE MONTHLY EVENT!

Located at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Drop-in starts September 13, 2021!

Check the Youth Centre Board or the Youth Page or Events page on Recreation.OakBay.ca website. A safe supervised place for youth to hang out, study, or burn off energy. For teens 11–18 years. Monday–Thursday: 11:30am–12:30pm Monday and Wednesday: 3:00–4:30pm Friday: 1:45pm–4:00pm

YOUTH FITNESS ORIENTATIONS

REGIONAL YOUTH WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATION 13–16 YRS

This 2 hour orientation for youth ages 13–16 years will provide youth with an introduction to safely use the weight room. Etiquette and basic workout parameters will be covered and upon completion of this course, participants will be permitted access to the following weight rooms: Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Esquimalt Recreation Centre, City of Victoria Recreation Centre, Saanich Recreation Centre, and West Shore Recreation Centre. After completing this course, youth can enter the Oak Bay Recreation weight room with a parent present or when an attendant is on duty. Specific rules may apply at different recreation centres.

Henderson Recreation CentreHenderson Fitness Studio Renata Freundlich

Sept 25 S 2:00–4:00pm $15/1 115307 Oct 23 S 2:00–4:00pm $15/1 115308 Nov 20 S 2:00–4:00pm $15/1 115309 Dec 18 S 2:00–4:00pm $15/1 115310

LEADERS IN TRAINING

GETTING THE LEADING EDGE: LEADERS IN TRAINING 10–18 YRS

Thinking about getting your first job? This course will concentrate on basic job preparation skills but also focus on the roles and roles and responsibilities of a Spring Break/ Summer camp leader. Course outline includes completing your resume and cover letter, as well as learning interview skills, behavior management strategies, lesson planning, and how to work with children. Students will complete the course during the first week of Spring Break Camps. Upon completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to complete 10-15 hours of volunteer work in the second week of Spring Break camps. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain actual work experience to add to your resume!

Neighbourhood Learning Centre-Youth Centre

Oct 2–9 S 12:00pm–4:00pm $116/2 112770 RED CROSS BABYSITTING

RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING 11–15 YRS

This fun and interactive Red Cross certification course teaches the basics of child care including: the business of babysitting, caring for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. You will learn how to create safe environments and how to handle basic first aid situations. The Red Cross manual is included in the course. 100% attendance is required. Pre-requisite: participants must be 11 years old by the first day of the course or completed grade 5.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre-Youth Centre

Oct 16 & 23 S 12:00–4:00pm $80/2 112514 Nov 27 & Dec 4 S 12:00–4:00pm $80/2 112518 SPORTS

ELI PASQUALE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS ACADEMY WINTER SKILLS - U15 & U18 13-17 YRS

Presented by Eli Pasquale Basketball this team program is focused on developing the skills and physical performance levels required to play basketball effectively. We will incorporate all the basketball skills with conditioning in order to emphasize an overall athletic lifestyle for each participant.

Henderson Recreation CentreGymnasium Eli Pasquale Group Inc.

Sept 13–Dec 13 M 8:10–9:00pm $222/13 112550 28 Learn Karate skills with Canadian champions and PanAmerican silver medallists, Geoffrey and Jean Newell. Build strength and self-confidence, increase fitness, relieve stress, and learn self-defence in an environment of respect and discipline. Every class will challenge you to reach new goals.

Windsor Pavilion-Meeting Room 1 & 2 Karate Brothers

Sept 14–Oct 26 T 7:30–8:30pm $130/7 114349 Nov 2–Dec 14 T 7:30–8:30pm $130/7 114350 UJAM YOUNG JAZZ ALL STARS 12–18 YRS

Now in its 17th year, this music program offers a unique opportunity for students to play in a coached, small ensemble, jazz combo setting. It supports the development of knowledge and skill in improvising, theory and arranging, and playing by ear. Periodic guest lecturers and public performance opportunities will be arranged throughout the term.

Windsor Pavilion-Meeting Room 1 & 2 Ujam Society

Sept 18–Oct 30 S 1:00–3:00pm $105/7 113625 Nov 6–Dec 18 S 1:00–3:00pm $105/7 113626 YOUTH BIKE SKILLS COURSE 10–15 YRS

The youth bike skills course teaches traffic safety, cyclist responsibilities, and bike handling skills to develop safe cycling behaviours that make biking fun and safe. Participants will leave the course with the skills to ride to school or around their neighbourhood. The course is delivered in alternating 45-minute segments in-class and on-bike, followed by a guided road ride on quiet roads and pathways where they will practice the learned skills. Please note that participants should already be able to ride independently and continuously on their cycles before the course begins. The October course will include a segment on riding safely in changing seasons, riding in rain, and riding during the winter.

Parks and Fields HendersonKiwanis Playground Capital Bike

Sept 18 S 9:00am–3:00pm $80/1 114190 Oct 23 S 9:00am–3:00pm $80/1 114191 HAPPY: HOME ALONE PROGRAM PREPARING YOUTH 9–11 YRS

The before and after school times or occasional outing for parents are easily dealt with when youth are HAPPY: Home Alone Program Preparing Youth. This program, designed by Kathleen Lee, focuses on home and personal safety and emergency procedures for situations that could occur when youth are home alone. A resource booklet with worksheets and tips, plus a parent and guardian handout, is sent home with registrants.

Henderson Recreation CentreQuail Room Kathleen Lee

Sept 19 Su 1:00–4:00pm $38/1 113613 Oct 24 Su 1:00–4:00pm $38/1 113615 Nov 21 Su 1:00–4:00pm $38/1 113616