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STEM/ Outdoors

(Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)

Bobbi Neal bneal@wspr.ca

Arts & Culture

Lisa Lehive llehive@wspr.ca

Book a private workshop or your next field trip at our art studio!

Customize your art experience in our Aspiring Artists Art Studio. We can create a workshop tailored just for you and your family, build a home learners art course or field trips for schools, daycares, Guides, Scouts and more! From painting to sculpting, our art studio is a great space to introduce art to your group. Our knowledgeable instructor will educate and engage children in an unforgettable experience. Contact llehive@wspr.ca for more information.

Visual Arts

Aspiring Artists Art Studio

Unleash your creativity! We offer quality art classes, workshops, and camps for kids, teens, and families. With small class sizes for personalized instruction, the art studio is a place where kids and youth are encouraged to be creative and curious while also learning how to properly use tools, work with a variety of art mediums, acquire artistic vocabulary, and gain an age appropriate understanding of the history of art and artists.

Our knowledgeable instructor engages students in exciting and challenging projects that grow artistic skills and let each artist's uniqueness shine through. We believe that art is for everyone, and offer positive encouraging studio experiences suitable for all ages, levels of experience, and interests.

ASPIRING ARTISTS

Fun with Fabric

7-12 Years

In each of our workshops, kids will explore a different aspect of the wide world of fabric arts. All materials are provided. Workshop themes include:

LLAMA STUFFIES, CACTUS EMBROIDERY

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Drawing & Watercolour

7-12 Years

Join us as we explore a variety of drawing and watercolour styles, tools, and techniques. Artists will end the session by creating a final watercolour masterpiece.

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NEW!

Drawing & Watercolour

Level 2

8-13 Years

For kids who want to take their drawing skills to the next level. In this technique based class, we will explore proportion, perspective, and practice practice practice! to create a variety of watercolour painted drawings.

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ARTISTS For the Birds Mixed Media Class

8-12 Years

In this mixed media course kids will use pottery, paint, and more to create a variety of bird themed artworks.

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Fantastical

Fairytales: Captain Hook’s Crew

6-11 Years

Ahoy mateys! In this fairytale class we'll sculpt a pirate parrot, design a pirate flag and paint a seascape canvas.

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The Great Outdoors

6-11 Years

From paint to pottery, join us as we create a variety of camping themed artworks.

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Crazy About Colour – Crystal Colours

7-12 Years

From paint to pottery, we'll explore metallics, glitter, and more to create a variety of crystal gem inspired artworks.

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Paint and Polymer Clay Workshops

6-11 Years

Explore both sculpting with polymer clay and watercolour paints in these fun one-hour workshops.

Workshop themes include:

SWIRLY SNAILS, MOTHERS DAY PORTRAITS, TERRIFIC TURTLES, TROPICAL TOUCANS, PERFECT PINEAPPLES, RAD RAINBOWS

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Acrylic Painting Workshops

7-12 Years

Join us in the studio for these step-by-step workshops to create your very own canvas painting.

Workshop themes include:

ICE CREAM CONES, NEON JELLYFISH, GLITTER RAINBOWS

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Family Canvas Painting Workshops

4-12 Years, plus one adult

Join us in the studio for these step-by-step workshops to create your very own canvas painting.

Workshop themes include:

MONET'S GARDEN, DESERT CACTI

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Seaside Fairy Door Workshop

6-11 Years

Join us for this magical workshop where kids will use polymer clay to create their very own ocean themed fairy door!

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Pottery Workshops

8-13 Years

Get ready for some fun with mud! Children will learn some basic hand building techniques to create and then glaze their one-ofa-kind pottery pieces. Each workshop is a different theme. Clay pieces will be fired in the studio's kiln and be ready for pick up approximately 3-4 weeks after the workshop.

Workshop themes include:

WALLFLOWERS, GLASS FILLED TIDAL POOLS, FATHERS DAY MAGNETS, SHADOW BOXES

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Family Pottery Workshops

4-12 Years, plus one adult

Get ready for some fun with mud! You and your little one will explore basic hand building techniques to create and then glaze one-of-a-kind pottery pieces! Clay items will be fired in the studio's kiln and ready for pick up 3-4 weeks after the workshop.

Workshop themes include:

HANGING SLOTH PLANTER, TEACUPS FOR TWO, BIRDHOUSE

Pottery for Home Learners

7-13 Years

Fun with mud! Hand building, modeling and construction are introduced during this creative course. Students will also experience the challenge of throwing on the potter’s wheel. All finished pieces will be fired in our kilns and be ready for pick up approximately 3-4 weeks after the course ends.

Pottery for Kids

8-12 Years

Fun with mud! Hand building, modeling and construction are introduced during this creative course. Students will also experience the challenge of throwing on the potter’s wheel. All finished pieces will be fired in our kilns and will be ready for pick up approximately 3-4 weeks after the course ends.

Performing Arts

Ballet and Jazz

6-9 Years

We will focus on beginner to intermediate ballet techniques and posture both on the bar and across the floor. Students will also build confidence and knowledge in jazz styled dance, completing a fun and creative choreographed routine.

Hip Hop

5-7 Years and 7-11 Years

High energy, funky music and fun choreography are sure to please in this dynamic class. Students will sample a few of the many diverse styles of hip hop and will build on basic technique and a choreographed routine.

Guitar

7-12 Years

Guitar instruction in a fun class setting! Covers reading music (Standard Notation and TAB), tuning methods, basic theory, single string playing, basic chords and finger strengthening exercises. Students will acquire tools to play simple songs from rock to classical. Instrument rental available through PJ Music. Please email pamsmirl@gmail.com.

Piano

7-12 Years

A creative fun approach to learning about music and piano while developing good technique, rhythm and basic note reading and compositing skills.

PJ Jammers

7-12 Years

Young rockers rotate on drums, electric guitar, and keyboard for a unique experience combining instruments, theory, singing, ensemble performance and rock 'n' roll fantasy. Easy-to-play songs allow immediate access to performing in a rock band. Instruments provided; no additional practice required.

Semi-Private Piano

6-12 Years

Want more attention in your piano lessons? This semi-private lesson will give you all the tips and tricks you need to play beautifully.

Culinary Arts

Cooking for Fun

7-12 Years

Tap into your inner chef and join us for exciting sessions of handson culinary creation. Each session will introduce your child to basic cooking skills and nutrition tips while learning exciting dishes that can easily be created at home.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING FOR KIDS

Homeschoolers - Survival on the Red Planet

6-10 Years

This series of classes is all about understanding the science, technology, and engineering that will make human habitation on Mars possible. You will learn about the Artemis Mission and how it is paving the way toward the ultimate goal of sending human beings to the surface of Mars and explore the topics that address a human being's basic needs for survival on the Red Planet, such as water, oxygen, solar energy, and protection from UV radiation. Through fun and exciting, hands-on investigations, experiments, and building challenges, you will work in teams to design and build a physical prototype of your own Mars base.

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS

Jr Bridge Engineering - I can’t get over it!

5-7 Years

How many coins can a bridge made out of paper hold? How come arch bridges don’t collapse? Throughout this program, our young engineers will answer these questions and many more while they gain a deeper understanding of some of the most important concepts behind bridge construction. Every week, our instructors will challenge them to construct stronger and sturdier bridges. Will your bridge survive our testing?!

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I can’t get over it! - The Engineering of Bridges

8-12 Years

How many coins can a bridge made out of paper hold? How come arch bridges don’t collapse? Throughout this program, our young engineers will answer these questions and many more while they gain a deeper understanding of some of the most important concepts behind bridge construction. Every week, our instructors will challenge them to construct stronger and sturdier bridges. Will your bridge survive our testing?!

LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING Home Alone

10-14 Years

Designed to educate children on staying safe at home alone, this workshop covers topics including home and fire safety, dealing with strangers, snack and meal preparation, emergency procedures and first aid. Please note that this course does not certify participants to babysit other children.

French for Kids

7-12 Years

A French journey for children under 12 with L'Alliance Française. Your child will learn to speak with confidence through games and fun task-based activities that will develop their listening and pronunciation skills.

OUTDOORS Learn to Fish

5 Years & Older

Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC for this 2-hour session where you will learn about hatchery roles, fish identification, proper fish handling, tackle, rod rigging and casting, followed by hands on fishing at the lake! Rods and tackle provided. Parent participation required. For more information contact Fish@gofishbc.com.

Sports

Sports programs have moved to their own section on page 22

May 29

Horseback Riding Pro D Day Camp

6-16 Years

Horseback riding lessons are a great way to develop confidence, balance and coordination. Learn to ride on safe, well-trained school horses from qualified instructors. Suitable for beginner and intermediate riders. The program at Cedar Vista Stables includes riding lessons, basic horsemanship and safety around horses focusing on having fun while acquiring an appreciation for these incredible animals. Riding is a great way to get fit in an enjoyable outdoor environment.

Aspiring Artists

Pro-D Day Camp

5-10 Years

Join us for a fun filled day of art making! Please bring a lunch, snack, and dress for the weather of the day.

Engineering For Kids

Pro D Day – Minecraft and Mechanical Engineering

8-12 Years

Spend the morning in our creative virtual world of Minecraft where you’ll solve engineering challenges using teamwork and ingenuity. Then, in the afternoon, we will continue developing our engineering skills through mechanical engineering challenges.