Children and Youth

Children and Youth Programs

Playgroups, up to age 5 unless otherwise noted

Course Day Dates Time Location Cost

Playgroup Playgroup Active Playgroup Playgroup Mother Goose Up to age 1 W Sa Jan 11-Jun 3 10-11:30am Southlands $2; Free for under 6 months M Jan 9-Jun 19 9:30-11:30am Kilbride Free Offered by Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource Tu Th Jan 10-Jun 22 9:30-11:30am Kilbride Coalition Visit kffrc.com M Jan 9-Mar 13 9:30 -10:30am Shea Free, register by email: pcmothergoosenl@gmail.com

Playgroup Mother Goose 1 to 2.5 yrs M Jan 9-Mar 13 11:30am12:30pm Shea Free, register by email: pcmothergoosenl@gmail.com

Playgroup M Sa Jan 9-Jun 3 10-11:30am Kenmount $2; Free for under 6 months

Preschool

Children will prepare for kindergarten through a play-based program with caring leaders certified in HIGH FIVE®, Canada's quality standard for recreation and leisure programs. To register for Preschool visit StJohns.ca/RECconnect

Course Day Dates Time Location Cost

Preschool W F Jan 18-May 19 (no program Apr 10 – 14) 9am-12pm Kenmount $462

Preschool M W F Jan 16-May 19 (no program Apr 10 – 14) 9am-12pm PRCC $686

Prechool Tu Th Jan 17 – May 18 (no program Apr 10 – 14) 9am-12pm PRCC $476

Preschool Tu Th Jan 17 – May 18 (no program Apr 10 – 14) 9am-12pm Southlands $476

After School Programs

There is space in our After School Program at the Shea Heights Community Centre which runs 3 to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Search ‘after school’ at StJohns.ca/ RECconnect

Save the Date - Easter Camp

Easter Camps take place April 10-14 at several of our Community Centres.

Resident Registration: Thursday, March 2, 2023

Non-resident Registration: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Sport – requires registration Code Age Days Dates Time Location Cost

Ball Hockey 33482 12-16 Su Feb 5-Apr 9 6-7pm Mews $40

Tri-Sport 34034 6-8 34035 9-12 34419 6-8 34420 9-12 Th Jan 19- Feb 23 6-7:30pm Kenmount

M Jan 17-Feb 21 6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm Southlands $36

Art – requires registration Code Age Day Date Time Location Cost

Painting 34033 5-12 Su Feb 19 6-7:30pm Kenmount $14

Youth Drop In (Free) Course Ages Day Dates Time Location

Drop In Drop In 10-12 M Jan 9-Jun 5 6-7:30pm Kilbride 12 and up W Jan 11-Jun 7 6-7:30pm Kilbride

Drop In Drop In Drop In 10-12 M Jan 9-Jun 5 6-7:30pm Kenmount 13 and up M Jan 9-Jun 5 7:30-9pm Kenmount 10-14 W Jan 11-Jun 7 6:15-8:15pm Southlands

Drop In - Sport

10-14 Tu Jan 10-Jun 6 6-7:30pm Shea Heights Drop In 10-14 W Jan 11-Jun 7 6-7:30pm Shea Heights Drop In - Girls Only 10-14 Th Jan 12-Jun 8 6-7:30pm Shea Heights Lunch In 11-16 M-F Jan 9-Jun 9 12-1pm PRCC

Leadership – requires registration Code Age Days Dates Time Location Cost

Home Alone Safety 28198 10-12 Sa Mar 25 9am-4pm Kenmount $55

Home Alone Safety 34036 10-12 Sa Feb 25 9am-4pm Kilbride $55

Babysitting 28199 11-15 F Jan 20 5:30-8:30pm Sa Jan 21 9am-2pm PRCC $55

Volunteer Junior Leader (14+)

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience or seeking volunteer hours for Duke of Edinburgh and Career Development, this is the program for you! Join a fun-filled atmosphere where youth youth will be mentored and learn about various City services. Application forms: Stjohns.ca/VolunteerWithUs

Nominations open for Youth Awards!

The City of St. John’s Junior and Senior Youth of the Year Awards are open to St. John’s residents between the ages of 12 and 18. They are designed to honour young people in the community, who through their volunteer contributions, extracurricular activities and community involvement have helped make St. John’s a better place to live, work and play.

For more information or to nominate a deserving youth today visit StJohns.ca/Applause

Youth Talent Show

Do you dance? Sing? Act? Do magic tricks? Perform feats of daring and wonder? Whatever your talent, here’s your chance to show it off in a supportive and non-judgmental environment!

Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2 p.m. D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, Memorial University

Anyone can attend for free – support these stars of tomorrow! Performers are ages 10-16 Application deadline is Monday, January 30, 2023 For application forms visit StJohns.ca/YouthTalentShow