Town of Newmarket - Winter 2021/2022 Activity Guide

Activity Guide Winter 2021/2022 Don’t miss out on great programs!

Registration dates on page 3.

Winter Registration: Resident: December 8 Non-Resident: December 15

What’s Inside Important Information 01 03 04 05 08 09

Mayor & Council Registration Dates How to Register Program Information Facility Map Facility Index

What’s Going On 07 Events

Program Index 13 17 25 28 31 34 37 41 44 49 51 57 76

Heritage Programs Arts & Culture Programs Camps & PA Day Programs Fitness Programs Preschool Programs Children’s Programs RYC Programs Youth Programs Special Needs Programs Adult Programs Adults 55+ Programs Swimming Programs Library Programs

Most photos taken in this guide were pre COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Mayor & Council

Message from the Mayor Welcome to the Winter 2022 Recreation & Culture Activity Guide.

Flip through these pages to discover the variety of activities Newmarket has to offer, such as swimming, journal writing to name only a few. Whether you’re looking to grow your sports skills, craving adult time and support, exploring a new passion, or looking for a break from the home office – we have something for you.

After nearly two years of reduced offerings, we’re happy to again be able to make these programs and activities available, and to take another step towards offering the full array of programs that you know and love.

As we open up more facilities, we’re following all Public Health measures to keep you and your family safe while you get active, inspired and reconnected.

As we return to more normal programming at Town facilities, I want to recognize Town staff for being nimble during the pandemic and launching the Home Sweet Home virtual recreation and culture hub, and for continuously finding ways to offer drop-in and registered programs as we gradually reopened.

There are many ways to get and stay active, safely, right here in Newmarket. This winter, you can sign up for a program, go for a skate at one of our rinks, learn new tricks at the Newmarket Youth Recreation Centre & Sk8 Park, stroll through Winter Wonderland or take a walk on the Tom Taylor Trail. Most importantly, please stay healthy and active this winter in any way you can.

Sincerely,

John Taylor Mayor

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Everyone Deserves Respect The Town of Newmarket is committed to providing safe and respectful spaces, programs and events for all. We look forward to seeing you this winter session.

Verbal or physical abuse towards Town Staff or guests is not tolerated.

On site staff are complying with mandated regulations and have no power to change them.

Inappropriate behaviour will result in refusal of service and / or you being asked to leave.

Be safe, be respectful and have fun!

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2021/2022 Winter Registration

Winter Registration Dates Resident Registration

Non-Resident Registration

December 8 at 8 a.m.

December 15 at 8 a.m.

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How to Register Online

Important Information Log on to play.newmarket.ca

Online - It’s easy, secure and the fastest way to register for a program!

Review ‘steps to register’ prior to registration

What you need: • Your personal barcode # (Log-In ID) & Family Account PIN • Visa/Mastercard/AMEX or credit on your Quik-E-Link account** • Program Barcode #

Forgot your barcode or Family Pin #? Click “login” and select “forgot password”

What to do: • • • • • • • • •

Log on to play.newmarket.ca Select the ‘Programs’ tab Follow the registration cues (course code or Advanced Search).

Select ‘Add’ or ‘Waitlist’ depending on availability Key in participants barcode and Family Account PIN Select the client then ‘Continue Shopping’ or select ‘Checkout’ Enter your credit card information or apply your credit Print your confirmation letter and receipt at time of registration If you experience trouble, call the Help Line at 905-953-5154

Due to volume of users on registration dates, delays in accessing online registration may occur.

In-person What you need: • •

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Your personal barcode # (Log-In ID) & Family Account PIN Cash/Cheque/Debit/Visa/Mastercard/AMEX or credit on your Quik-E-Link account** Program Barcode # or name of program

What to do: • Visit one of our Customer Service Kiosks* during business hours.

This registration method reduces your chances of getting into the programs of your choice as programs fill up quickly.

Download fillable forms at: play.newmarket.ca

Drop-off What you need: • Cheque (made payable to the Town of Newmarket) /Visa/Mastercard/AMEX or credit on your Quik-E-Link account • Completed Registration Form(s)

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Drop off completed forms with payment at your neatest Customer Service Kiosk* Forms must be received by 4 p.m. the business day prior to the applicable registration date. Forms received after 4 p.m. will be manually processed after all the forms are processed based on residency.

Confirmation letters will be mailed within 2 -3 weeks of registration. This method reduces your chances of getting into a program of your choice as programs fill quickly.

*Customer Service Kiosks: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Municipal Offices, Magna Centre, Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park. (see page. 8 for Facility Map) **Credit on Quik-E-Link account - To place money on your account in advance, make a payment online or visit one of our Customer Service Kiosks. If you have a credit already on your account, you can use this towards your registration(s).

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Your first stop to program fun!

12 Things to Remember

Our Dynamic Staff

Our staff are chosen for their passion for working with people, creativity and leadership skills. Staff are certified in Standard First Aid, CPR “C” and produce a positive Police Vulnerable Sector Check. Staff may also be trained in and HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development and Safe Management. Many of our staff have worked for the Town of Newmarket for a number of years and are pursuing careers in recreation, social work and education.

Parents/Guardian Responsibilities

All Parents/Guardians are responsible for: • Discussing appropriate behaviours with their children. The Town of Newmarket follows the same code of conduct as the school systems.

• Ensuring your child is appropriately dressed for their program of choice.

• Ensuring your child does not bring valuable items to programs. The Town of Newmarket and its vendors are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Electronic games, iPods, cellphones, money, etc. are not permitted.

• Guaranteeing your child is toilet trained (unless the class is parent participation). All participants must be toilet trained and independent in the washroom. If an accident occurs, a phone call will be made and the guardian is expected to come in to assist in changing. If your child has specific needs, you may speak with the Recreation Programmer.

Participant Behaviour

The Town of Newmarket strives to provide the highest level of safety and enjoyment to all participants and staff during its camps and programs.

Coarse language, bullying, non-compliance, and aggressive or inappropriate behaviour are NOT permitted.

These behaviours will be documented, reported, and could result in the removal of a participant from the program. If your child has behavioural concerns please speak to the Recreation Programmer and notify them of triggers and methods which are helpful for your child. It is our goal to make our programs enjoyable for everyone!

Support In Programs

Those with special needs interested in a leisure program should reference the Special Needs section of this guide for more information on programs and supports available. Any additional questions should be directed to the Recreation Programmer, Inclusion at 905-953-5300 ext. 2821. Swimming special needs lessons are available and are listed in the Activity Guide.

Please contact the Recreation Programmer, Aquatics at 905-953-5300 ext.

2711 for more information.

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Late Fee Policy

A $2 late fee will apply every five minutes per child to those participants who have not been signed out once the program has ended.

In the event of inclement weather, please check www.newmarket.ca, social Inclement Weather media (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) or call 1-877-752-9936 for any program cancellation notices.

Nut Aware

Participants are not permitted to bring food products that may contain nuts or traces of nuts (peanuts included) to a Town program or camp. Should items that contain nuts be found, the product will be removed from the area and returned to the parent/guardian. Soy butter also known as “Wow Butter” is not permitted. Although the product is peanut free, it creates a stressor in the program environment for those with an allergy as it looks and smells just like peanut butter.

Children’s well being is our first priority

Parents/Guardians should be aware the Family and Child Services Act requires any suspicion or allegation of child abuse to be reported immediately to the Children’s Aid Society. The Act recognizes that each of us have a responsibility to the welfare of children. It clearly states any member of the public, including professionals who work with children, have the obligation to promptly report to the Children’s Aid Society if they suspect a child is or may be in need of protection. Therefore any evidence or suspicion of neglect, physical, and/or emotional abuse will be reported.

Valuables

Participants are encouraged not to bring valuable items to programs. The Town of Newmarket and its vendors are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Electronic games, iPods, cellphones, money, etc. are not permitted unless outlined for program requirements.

Registered Programs: Photos/Video may only be taken with pre-approval of the instructor, or as otherwise promoted (ex. Photo Days).

Photo Policy

Drop In Programs: Photo/Video may be taken at any time, but every attempt should be made to be respectful of everyone’s privacy by trying to limit your focus to your friend or family member, unless permission has been given to include others.

Photo/Video in change rooms and washrooms is prohibited.

Subsidy

The Town of Newmarket aims to “Create Accessible Recreation for Everyone” by offering financial assistance to residents of all ages and abilities on any Town of Newmarket Recreation & Culture registered programs and memberships. See page 250 to 251 for subisdy program options and information.

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Events Check out all of our great Winter events at newmarket.ca/events For up-to-date weather and /or cancellation information for Town-hosted outdoor events, please call 1-877-752-9936 two hours before the event start time on the day of the event.

Please note we ask that children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

All events are free to the public unless otherwise indicated.

Interested in receiving email updates with news, events, and happenings?

Sign-up at newmarket.ca/recreation

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Map Legend A Armitage Village Recreation Centre B Art Ferguson Clubhouse C Alexander Muir Public School D Audrey Sanderson Park E College Manor Park F Crossland Recreation Centre G Denne Recreation Centre H Elman W. Campbell Museum I Environmental Park J Fairy Lake Park K George Richardson Park L Gorman Outdoor Pool/Lions Park/ Lawn Bowling M Magna Centre

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N Maple Leaf Recreation Centre O Municipal Offices P Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall and Newmarket Riverwalk Commons Q Newmarket Public Library R Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place S NewRoads Performing Arts Centre T Old Town Hall U Outdoor Pickle Ball Quaker Park V Ray Twinney Recreation Complex W Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive P.O. Box 328, Station Main, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X7

Facilities Facility Information Art Ferguson Clubhouse 16195 Bayview Avenue I AFC Community Centre & Lions Hall 200 Doug Duncan Drive I CCLH Elman W. Campbell Museum 134 Main Street South I ECM Gorman Outdoor Pool (Summer Only) 424 D’Arcy Street I GOP Hollingsworth Civic Arena 35 Patterson Street I HCA Lawn Bowling (Indoor/Outdoor) 400 D’Arcy Street I 905-895-1265

Shared-use Schools

Magna Centre 800 Mulock Drive I MC

Armitage Village Recreation Centre 125 Savage Road I ARC

Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place 474 Davis Drive I 905-953-5325 NewRoads Performing Arts Centre 505 Pickering Crescent I 905-953-5122 Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Avenue I 905-953-5110 Old Town Hall 460 Botsford Street I OTH

Crossland Recreation Centre 255 Brimson Drive I CRC Denne Recreation Centre 330 Burford Street I DRC Maple Leaf Recreation Centre 155 Longford Drive I MLRC

Ray Twinney Recreation Complex 100 Eagle Street West I RTRC Recreation Youth Centre + Sk8 Park 56 Charles Street I RYC | 905-953-5120

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Fax. I 905-953-5113

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Refunds/Withdrawal Policy Q. I’m withdrawing at least five business days prior to the start of the class. What happens?

A. You will receive a credit to your Town of Newmarket account. If you wish to receive a refund, you may submit a request.* Q. I need to withdraw due to a medical reason?

A. You may withdraw at any time with medical documentation provided. All credits to account/refunds will be prorated.

Q. I need to withdraw less than five business days prior to the start of the class, or after the class has begun. What should I do?

A. Please submit a withdrawal and/or refund request to Customer Service Kiosk or to info@newmarket.ca. All approvals will be up to the discretion of the Town of Newmarket.

Issued credits to account/refunds will be prorated.

Q. Will a refund request be considered after a program has ended?

A. Unfortunately requests submitted after the program has ended will not be considered.

Q. My program has been cancelled.

Will I receive a refund?

A. Yes. You will receive a full credit, refund or may transfer to another available class.

Q. My cheque has insufficient funds.

What happens?

A. You will be charged a non-sufficient funds fee of $50. The repayment must be made in cash, debit or certified cheque prior to attending the next class.

Have feedback on your program?

Q. The program has started. Am I too late to register?

A. You can register for a program up until the second class. Late registrations will not be prorated. Please contact our Customer Service department for availability.

We are always looking for ways to improve the quality of programs. If you have feedback regarding your program experience please let us know at: recreation@newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193 to be directed to the Recreation Programmer who oversees the program.

*Refund/withdrawal requests may be made online at newmarket.ca, in-person at a Customer Service Kiosk, or by phone, 905-895-5193.

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Thank you to our naming rights sponsors!

JAY MILLER REAL ESTATE Ltd., Brokerage

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Program

Index

Heritage Programs Pg. 12

Arts & Culture Programs Pg. 16

Camps & PA Days Pg. 24

Fitness Pg. 27

Preschool Programs Pg. 30

Children’s Programs Pg. 33

RYC Pg. 36

Youth Programs Pg. 40

Special Needs Programs Pg. 43

Adult Programs Pg. 48

Adults 55+ Programs Pg. 48

Swimming Programs Pg. 56

Library Programs Pg. 75

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134 Main Street South | Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 3Y7 905-953-5314 | museum@newmarket.ca Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. newmarket.ca/museum

Entrance to Museum Requires (as of November, 2021): Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination and ID ages 12 to adult and completion of COVID-19 screening. Mask is required for ages 2 to adult.

Programs & Special Events 2022

Community Outreach

Online

From our Museum To You

Learn about our History. You can now bring the Elman W. Campbell Museum into your home or classroom with our new Ontario Curriculum based programs and activities. Explore our educational offerings for grades 1 to 6 and 8 - and even an “all ages” learning component.

Enhance your learning with our new online activities suitable for schools, families and individuals.

Check back often as we continue to build our online platform. newmarket.ca/museumlearn

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Great hands-on interactive presentations for schools, seniors’ groups, youth groups | $60/group.

• Grandpa’s Grooming Kit (January to February) • Life Before Electricity (March to April) • Indigenous Peoples (May to June) • Vintage Treasures in a Basket (July to August) • The Travelling Backpack (WW2 focus) (September to November) • Victorian Christmas (November to January) To book a program call 905-953-5314 or email: museum@newmarket.ca Follow us @TownofNewmarket

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Heritage Programs

At the Museum

Wee Fun Wednesdays: Toddlers & Caregivers

Curriculum-Based Education School Programs

Wednesdays | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Suitable for ages 1 to 4 | Parent/guardian supervision required $5/Child | Pre-register at play.newmarket.ca.

The Elman W. Campbell Museum offers heritage school programs for students in kindergarten, to grade 3 (during the school year). Students will learn about the theme through objects in our collections and engage in hands-on activities.

$3.50/child | Bookings or inquiries: 905-953-5314 or museum@newmarket.ca • Junior & Senior Kindergarten: Early Playtime in Historic Newmarket • Grade 1: The Local Community and the Elman W. Campbell Museum • Grade 2: Winter Celebrations in Victorian Newmarket (mid November to December only) • Grade 3: Early Settlers in Newmarket Also available as an outreach.

Our Museum is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2022!

40 years as a community museum is a great reason for us to celebrate with you.

Watch for special displays, events and programs throughout the year.

The Museum is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary in 2022!

Our drop in programs for Tots and Caregivers will stimulate communication, cooperation, imagination and help tots make new friends!

Stop in for crafts and explore our many displays! Join us for a different theme each Wednesday.

Lots of hands-on playtime : • tabletop activities • Crafts • See our changing displays • Make new friends!

A Bridal Trousseau – New Exhibit!

Opens February | Tuesday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.| Free admission (monetary donations accepted).

A bride’s trousseau depended on the family’s financial stature. Items would include lingerie, linens and housewares. Trousseaus became less common after WWII. Explore hidden treasures from the Museum’s collection.

Some seen for the first time!

Valentine’s Day Event Saturday, February 12 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Suitable for ages 5+ Parent/guardian supervision required $5/person | Pre-Register at play.newmarket.ca The North American tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day started when the settlers began arriving in the New World. Drop in to make Victorian-style valentines, try a scavenger hunt and hands-on playtime with tabletop activities.

To register visit

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Heritage Programs

Scout & Guide Exhibit February to Mid March | Tuesday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.| FREE (monetary donations accepted).

Scouting and Guiding is commemorated with our annual display. The Scouting movement was started by Lord Baden-Powell over 100 years ago. The Girl Guides movement was formally founded in 1910 by Baden-Powell and his sister Agnes Baden-Powell. Please ask about our Wolf Cub, Scout and Guide programmes to complement your visit.

March Break Fun Days!

March 15 to 19 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Suitable for ages 4 to 10 | Parent/guardian supervision required | Pre-Register at play.newmarket.ca Enjoy a different craft theme each day and have fun all week with scavenger hunts, hands on playtime with tabletop activities.

• Tuesday, March 15 - Make your own Bird Feeder Ornament and decorate a Bird House. $5/child • Wednesday, March 16 - Make your own Dinosaur Terrarium! Includes themed supplies. $10/child • Thursday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Fun! An assortment of easy and fun, themed crafts. $5/child.

• Friday, March 18 - Pioneer Fun! Learn to make butter, yarn crafts, button spinners and play with reproduction pioneer toys. $5/child • Saturday, March 19 - In celebration of the Museum’s 40th Anniversary we will be making Handmade Lace Dreamcatchers.

Simple sewing involved. $10/person.

To register visit

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A new look and a new feel, complete with a gorgeous new lobby available separately for special events rentals.

Special thanks to The NewRoads Automotive Group for their ongoing commitment to arts and culture in our community.

visit newmaket.ca/theatre for this year’s performances!

To stay in the know on all things Arts & Culture related happening in Newmarket sign up to receive our Arts & Culture e-newsletter here

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Arts & Culture Programs

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Arts & Culture

An introduction to

A new way to discover Arts and Culture programs The disciplines of language, arts, music, performing arts, technology and more, begin by sparking young interests early.

As your child progresses and has an opportunity to choose, our programming can enhance their knowledge and skills, and nurture their growing interests and passions. Later, your child may express a deeper interest in following a specific PATH. For adults our PATHs can ignite your passion.

In this edition of the Guide you will note a number of PATHS identified to better understand our Cultural programming opportunities.

‘PATHS’ is our long- term skill development network of programs designed to advance appreciation for the arts, culture and technology. For the younger age, it is a play based and discovery model that focuses on the learning process as much as the results. For the more mature, it is a pathway to life-long learning.

PLAY Based Learning: Preschoolers learn best through hands-on imaginative play.

ARTS Programming: Children will explore a broad range of the arts to discover their interest and test pilot their skills.

TECHNOLOGY based Exploration: Will provide a modern tool for discovery in the emerging landscape of the creative industries and technology.

HUB Based Skills: Helps children to work in pairs and teams in a welcoming and diverse learning environment, while experiencing citizen-based collaboration where everyone is welcome.

SPECIALIZE Your Learning: For your child or yourself; a personal pathway to passion.

We provide a ‘safe space’ environment where everyone is a welcome learner and participant.

The Town of Newmarket commits to nurturing and embracing diversity in creating an environment for extraordinary public service. The Town promotes equity, accessibility, and inclusion through our thoughts and actions in support of our growing community.

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Arts & Culture

for Children’s Discovery PATHS for Children’s Discovery Your child’s participation in PATHS recognizes the importance of fine and performing arts, and culinary and language arts, as setting a strong foundation for their early years and continued pathways to future learning. We provide play-based learning in a culture of inquiry for diverse learners.

for Teens Exploration & Future Your teen’s participation in PATHS may lead to a rewarding career in the arts; from fine arts, photography, film and marketing, to graphic design, or a technology based future in their post-secondary education.

for Adult Exploration & Life Long Learning You may be recently retired and looking to develop new skills and be with other adults who share your passion for life. You may love to learn – perhaps a new language to be travel ready? Maybe you wish to re-discover or enhance your artistic passions? Life is just better with the arts!

Follow your How to read the

to passion descriptions

What’s different in the PATHS program descriptions?

It’s fairly simple. Foremost, you will see a pathway or designation of the program, followed by more specific detail enabling you to choose a program with confidence and understand where it can lead: PATH: Performance Arts Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced A Course Description: is included.

What your child will learn: Is clearly identified.

What your child will bring home: If there is a take-away, it will be clearly identified.

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Example Description Art Lab – Kid’s Creativity Path: Visual Art Level: Beginner We invite children to engage in a journey of self-discovery through curated art experiences focusing on a wide variety of arts mediums.

Creativity is encouraged through self and individual expression and experimentation.

Age: 7 to 11 Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park Session(s): Winter

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Programs Preschool Programs Art and Music for Kids Path: Creative Arts Level: Beginner Art and music can boost a child’s creativity, confidence, concentration and coordination.

Join us for fingerpainting, abstract art, collage, colouring, stickers, stamping and clay modeling, music, movement, and storytelling.

Price includes all materials and supplies.

Caregiver participation is required.

Age: 3 to 5 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Ballet - Pre-school Path: Performing Arts Level: Beginner Your child will love this class as it teaches the fundamentals of ballet in a fun-filled encouraging and play-focused environment.

Your child will learn warm-ups, choreography and proper cool down techniques.

Ballet shoes required.

Age: 3 to 5 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

KGM Kindy Cartoons Path: Computer Programming Level: Beginner This course is geared towards young animators, introducing them to the fun and creative world of cartoon animation. Children will learn to create simple and fun animations, helping them develop logical and fine motor skills, stimulating creativity and self-expression.

Age: 4 to 6 Years Location: Old Town Hall

Munchkins in the Kitchen Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner A great way to introduce your child to the kitchen! Prepare healthy treats; learn new words, and different types of cultural foods.

Please bring a container for treats to take home and a binder for recipes.

All fees included.

Age: 3 to 5 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Munchkins in the Kitchen: Let’s Get Baking Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner A great way to introduce your child to the kitchen. In this hands on session they will get messy while learning new skills, and creating delicious treats to bring home. Please bring a container for treats to take home and a binder for recipes.

Age: 3 to 5 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Children’s Programs Art Lab - Kids Creativity Path: Visual Art Level: Beginner We invite children to engage in a journey of self-discovery through curated art experiences focusing on a wide variety of arts mediums.

Creativity is encouraged through self and individual expression with experimentation.

Age: 7 to 11 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

To register visit

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Ballet - Children

KGM Kindy Cartoons

Path: Performing Arts Level: Intermediate Your child will love this class as it teaches the fundamentals of ballet in a fun-filled encouraging and play-focused environment.

Your child will learn warm up, choreography and proper cool down techniques.

Ballet shoes required.

Age: 6 to 8 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Path: Computer Programming Level: Beginner This course is geared towards young animators, introducing them to the fun and creative world of cartoon animation. Children will learn to create simple and fun animations, helping them develop logical and fine motor skills, stimulating creativity and self-expression.

Age: 4 to 6 Years Location: Old Town Hall

Collage - Beginning Expressions

Kids in the Kitchen

Path: Visual Arts Level: Beginner In this creative arts program your child will explore collage with touch and wonder.

With a wide variety of materials at hand, children will manipulate these shapes of various textures, forms and color choosing their unique experience in appreciating the possibilities of simple art expression.

Age: 7 to 10 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner Your child will enjoy a hands-on cooking & baking experience from scratch. They will create delicious recipes that will encourage them to develop their palate. Please bring dishtowel, a container and a binder.

Age: 5 to 9 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

KGM - Cartoon Computer Animation Path: Computer Programming Level: Beginner - Intermediate Dive into STEAM with computer animation technology. This program will enhance your child’s creativity and bring their inspiring stories to life. They will work collaboratively in a guided, computerized environment and explore their own self-expression to animate story lines they create. In this program, your child will learn story-boarding, create short computer animated cartoons, television shows or movies, and develop logical thinking skills.

Age: 7 to 11 Years Location: Old Town Hall

To register visit

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Kids in the Kitchen: Bake it Up Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner In this hands on session your kids will learn to read a recipe, measure ingredients and create delicious treats to bring home. Please bring dishtowel, a container and a binder.

Age: 6 to 9 Years Location: Youth Centre and Sk8park

Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine’s Treats Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner - Intermediate In this fun hands-on class kids will create tasty Valentine’s Day treats to bring home and share with their family (or eat on their own). Kids will be given all of the supplies they need to follow the step by step instructions to create delicious Valentines treats. All skill levels welcome.

Age: 5 to 8 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Master Artist Alive Path: Visual Arts Level: Beginner - Intermediate Geared to your creative and spirited artinterested child, this program will focus on a rich experience of the arts, infusing a wide range of art material and self- expression. Each week there are special themes and master artists: from clay, to paper, Matisse to Banksy, crayons to charcoal and so much more.

Age: 5 to 9 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park Modelling Clay Creations Path: Sculpture Level: Beginner / Intermediate Children will enjoy the experience of handling modelling clay to learn about shape and form to create simple sculptures. This program encourages self-expression, exploring boundaries through the art of clay.

Age: 5 to 9 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Origami Expressions for Children Path: Visual / Mixed Media Arts Level: Beginner to Intermediate.

Turn Origami into artistic expression.

This program will teach the traditional art of paper folding while developing mindfulness and patience with a guided approach geared for children.

Age: 6 to 9 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Plein Air Pastel for Children Path Visual Arts Level: Beginner / Intermediate Begin with nature, add creativity and mix liberally with children, this outdoor art program will give children the artistic experience of creating sketch work with pastels while exploring a different artistic style each week.

Age: 8 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Youth Programs DIY Crafting Club for Youth Path: Visual Art and Design Level: Beginner - Intermediate Want to learn how to make something but don’t know how? Do it yourself (DIY) crafts have become such a trend and you can create on a budget! Each week learn step-by-step projects. Challenge yourself, use your unique artistic flair and ingenuity to take home your finished design project.

Age: 9 to 13 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

KGM HTML Website Creation Path: Computer Programming Level: Beginner - Intermediate This HTML 5 course is designed for the beginner programmer to learn the fundamentals of website creation. You will be taken through an easy step by step process with each lesson building on the last. As you progress through this course, you will learn what a block level tag is, how to create links, add images, lay out your pages, add forms, and even insert video into your website with the HTML 5 specifications.

Age: 10 to 13 Years Location: Old Town Hall

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Origami Beginner Expressions Path: Visual / Mixed Media Arts Level: Beginner to Intermediate Turn Origami into artistic expression. This program will teach the traditional art of paper folding while developing mindfulness and patience with a guided approach.

Age: 10 to 14 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Teens in the Kitchen Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner - Intermediate This class will allow students to cultivate their creativity and knowledge. Starting with the basics, we will review kitchen rules and safety protocols, read a recipe, and learn essential cooking skills and fun techniques. Bring a container and binder for recipes each week.

Age: 10 to 15 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Teens in the Kitchen Valentine’s Treats Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner - Intermediate In this fun hands-on class kids will create tasty Valentine’s Day treats to bring home and share with their family (or eat on their own). Kids will be given all of the supplies they need to follow the step by step instructions to create a delicious Valentines treats. All skills levels welcome. Covid safe protocols in place.

Age: 10 to 15 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Family Programs Mood Walks - Family Fun Walk - Pop Up Join us for a family friendly 1 hour adventure!

We will explore the Tom Taylor Trail and stop for a storytelling and craft or fun activity. Each pre-registered family of four will receive a nature themed craft kit prior to or at (1 per family) the walk. Please dress for the weather and bring water. Registration is limited.

Age: 6+ Years Location: Tom Taylor Trail

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Adult Programs Conversational Spanish - Virtual Path: Language Arts Level: Beginner Develop your vocabulary; understand and speak more Spanish. This course will introduce you to Spanish greetings, farewells, days, months, numbers, timing, alphabet, adjectives, drinks and food. Learn some verbs to say some short sentences. A link will be sent to participants along with a downloadable study guide.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Creative Writing - Journaling Path: Literary Arts Level: All Write your way to a better you! This course explores how words can heal the heart & soul.

Learn about the creative writing process of ‘Personal Journaling’. Using colour, music, art and photos to dig deep into your psyche where you may discover the courage to change your life.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Old Town Hall

Watercolour Beginner Path: Visual Art / Adult Discovery Level: Beginner Through experimentation and exercises, you will learn about different washes, application methods and more. You will receive individual support, instruction demonstrations and explanations on a variety of subject matters.

Materials and supply list provided. Material costs are not included.

Age: 18+ Years Location: Old Town Hall

Write Now - Creative Writing Path: Literary Arts / Adult Discovery Level: Beginner - Advanced Discover joy in the writing process through the use of timed writing prompts, in-class writing exercises, positive feedback and ample time to write each week. At the end of the session, participants will have a notebook filled with ‘unedited’ writing pieces and a writer’s resource package.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Old Town Hall

French for Beginners Path: Language Arts Level: Beginner Develop your vocabulary; understand and speak more French. This course will introduce you to French greetings, farewells, days, months, numbers, timing, alphabet, adjectives, drinks and food. Learn some verbs to say some short sentences.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Old Town Hall

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Camps & PA Day Programs March Break Camp Join us for March Break Camp! This full week camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily (no Extended Care available). Each day will be filled with exciting games, activities, crafts & outdoor play!

Age: 4 to 6 Years (Mini) 6 to 8 Years (Jr) 9 to 12 Years (Sr) Location: Community Centre & Lions Hall

March Break Camp: Basketball - YNBA Stay healthy and active during March Break with YNBA Basketball. The Town of Newmarket has partnered with the non-for-profit organization YNBA to run skills, drills all in a fun filled camp atmosphere. Take your game to the next level. No Extended Care available.

Age: 9 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

March Break Camp: Mad Science Science Sleuths An awesome week of sleuthing, investigation and discovery awaits you! Send messages to your friends with your very own secret code wheels. Hunt down animal tracks and follow hidden scent trails during a day of nature discoveries. Lemon Shockers, Brain Goo and Electroplating will thrill all junior chemists.

Children will build their own cool Stereoscopic Viewer to see far-off planets in 3D and become a Mad Science junior astronomer.

No Extended Care available.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Location: Community Centre & Lions Hall

PA Day Camps No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered! Join us for a day of filled with games, sports, crafts, team challenges, skatepark access and more!

Age: 6 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park Town of Newmarket // Winter Activity Guide

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Fitness Programs

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Fitness Programs General Fitness BollyX BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world.

Its 50-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and smiling.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Bounce Fit Wearing specially designed rebound boots (provided), you will benefit from a great cardio workout while toning your core as you balance.

This class is low impact and fun for any level of fitness.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Mind & Body Wellness Are you tired and feeling the need to relax and rejuvenate? Are your muscles both tight and in need of a tune-up? Tune inward to connect with your mind, body, and spirit in a nurturing environment as we practice Hatha yoga, Pilates, meditation, and engage in conversation. Each of us is unique, so modifications are offered and encouraged!

Age: 16+ Years Location: Magna Centre

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POUND Fitness POUND® is a full-body, easy-to-follow cardio jam session that combines light resistance with constant simulated drumming. Through continual upper body movement using lightly weighted drumsticks, called Ripstix®, you’ll turn into a calorie-torching drummer POUNDing off pounds! The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric exercises, plyometrics and isometric poses. Strengthen and sculpt infrequently used muscles, and drum your way to a leaner, slimmer physique--all while rocking out to your favourite music!

Age: 16+ Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Partner Yoga Partner yoga allows two people to relate to one another through assisted poses. From stretching your levels of trust to strengthening your communication, partner yoga can positively affect your relationship-this class includes the registration for two (2) people.

Age: 13+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Pre-Postnatal Diaper Fit An Aquafit program designed for parents and babies to enjoy the calming effects of the water together! For babies under the age of 3, flotation boats are offered to keep the baby afloat while the parents can participate in the water workout. Babies must be able to sit upright unassisted.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

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HIIT Parent You’re a parent. You’re up early, you’re to bed late, and all the hours in between are filled with no ‘me’ time. That’s why HIIT workouts are for you! High-intensity interval training is one of the most effective and efficient workouts you can do. This class is for all levels and for those who need to start somewhere. Come and work out with your baby and other parents in this fun-filled class.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Prenatal Yoga By practicing yoga during pregnancy, an expectant mother invites harmony into her body. Yoga helps release stress and maintain better health, enabling the mother to cope with the changes in her body calmly. The class is specifically designed to introduce yoga poses, theory and health precaution for mothers-to-be.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Baby & Me Yoga Calling all new moms! Learn to do yoga poses while adapting to your new bundle of joy! Each class provides postnatal exercises that will increase your energy, flexibility and improve muscle strength. This class is an excellent opportunity to connect with other new moms in the community. Moms must be 8+ weeks postpartum with medical clearance to begin a fitness routine.

Age: 16+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Therapeutic T.I.M.E. Exercise Program TIME is an exercise program tailored to people with neurological conditions such as Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis or have challenges with balance and coordination. This exercise program involves moving through circuit stations devised by Toronto Rehabilitation Institute physiotherapists and led by fitness instructors. The focus is on improving balance and coordination abilities. Participants are required to walk independently for 10m with or without a walking aid. The 60-minute class incorporates a warm-up, circuit stations and ends with a cool-down. The ratio of participants to staff is 1:4 & can increase to 1:6 when the participants improve their fitness levels.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Bellyfit® Flow With this powerful, choreographed fusion of flowing, feminine, hip-centred movement, you’ll finally get to experience a Yoga class that is truly designed for the unique needs of the female body. Delivered from a solid fitness foundation ~ spiced up with the magic of dance and united seamlessly with Vinyasa Flow ~ you can expect all the signature elements that Bellyfit® offers, now 100% on the mat, with a focus on strength and flexibility rather than cardiovascular endurance and coordination.

Add an incredible soundtrack, and you’ve got a unique and powerful practise designed to uplift and energize on all levels.

Age: 13+ Years Location: Magna Centre

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This 30-minute gentle stretching and strengthening class takes place in the swirl pool. This class will ease your joints, muscles and help with injury recovery.

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Preschool Programs General

Skate - Learn to Skate

Craft and Playtime This program will have your preschooler playing active and quiet games, creating crafts and singing songs all morning long! No parent participation is required. Children must be toilet trained to participate in the program.

Age: 2.5 to 4 Years Location: Magna Centre and Ray Twinney Complex

Sports Karate - Kids In partnership with Jitsu-Do Karate, fitness, discipline and fun await at Kids Karate in partnership with Jitsu-Do Karate. This class will prepare young children for future karate classes and includes games, props and drills to help them with coordination and athleticism while learning valuable self-defence skills.

Age: 4 to 6 Years Location: Jitsu-Do Karate

Learn to Play This program focuses on the basics of throwing, catching, shooting, jumping, running and team cooperation using various pieces of equipment. This is a great program for children to discover their interests in various sports and interact with other children!

Age: 3 to 5 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

In partnership with the Newmarket Skating Club, this fun, learn to ice skate program provides instruction in the early years of skating. The program teaches skating skills through simple instruction, music, games and toys. CSA approved hockey helmet must be worn, as well as gloves or mitts. Parents/ Guardians are required to stay on site during the class.

Age: 3 to 5 Years Location: Magna Centre

Sportball Parent & Child/ Multi-Sport Indoor In partnership with Sportball, this Parent and Child programs teaches children introductory physical skills that builds confidence associated with our eight core sports. The program also helps adults understand proven teaching techniques that can be applied outside of the class.

Age: 2 to 3 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Sportball Multi-Sport Indoor In partnership with Sportball, this program introduces children to the concepts and skills involved in the 8 core sports (soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey, tennis, football, volleyball and golf) of the Sportball methodology. This program reinforces the benefits of teamwork and skill development rather than the importance of winning.

Age: 3 to 5 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Soccer Skills This program offers young children an opportunity to get a head start on the soccer season. Instructors will teach the new soccer enthusiasts the basic skills and rules of the game, while promoting sportsmanship and fair play. Indoor running shoes and comfortable clothing required.

Age: 4 to 6 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Wellness Yoga for Preschoolers This is a dynamic class where children will learn playful yoga poses, work with their breath, and practice relaxation. This program will spark your child’s inner yogi while helping to develop their motor coordination and play skills.

Age: 4 to 6 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Zumba Kids Jr. With a hint of Latin Flavor and international zest, Zumba incorporates easy-to-follow moves for preschoolers who love to dance!

Running shoes are required. No previous dance experience required.

Age: 4 to 6 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Looking for something new and exciting for your preschooler?

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Children’s Programs Fitness and Wellness

Sports

Kids Fit

After School Basketball

A fun, kid friendly class that encourages being active through group participation in a non competitive/game play environment.

Age: 6 to 10 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Come play basketball with us! Learn the game of basketball in a fun and non-competitive setting. Players will learn basic skills and work as a team in a number of games each week.

This is a recreational program where the focus is getting participants active!

Age: 7 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Yoga A great form of exercise that helps children focus, feel great and increase performance in sport! Participants are introduced to the essential poses and practices of yoga, toning and stretching. No experience necessary.

Please bring a yoga mat.

Age: 7 to 10 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Zumba Kids With a hint of Latin Flavor and international zest, Zumba incorporates easy-to-follow moves that kids who love to dance will enjoy!

No previous dance experience required.

Age: 7 to 11 Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Fitness and Wellness programs are a great way to keep your child active.

Check out Kids Fit, Yoga or Zumba Kids this winter.

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After School Soccer Enjoy the sport of soccer with basic skill development focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting. Come ready to work as a team!

This is a recreational program where the focus is getting participants active!

Age: 7 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Badminton - Instructional Learn to play the game of badminton in a fun, non-competitive and recreational setting.

Through weekly instruction you will develop basic skills, meet new friends and have fun!

This program is suitable for any level of player.

Age: 6 to 9 Years Location: Magna Centre

Basketball - Instructional Kids will start with individual and group warm-ups and drills that work on all aspects of the game and finish with pick-up games that will highlight team play and sportsmanship.

Age: 8 to 12 Years Location: Magna Centre

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Karate – Introduction

Sportball Multi-Sport/Indoor

In partnership with Jitsu-Do Karate, this introduction class is a chance to take up a hobby that can end up as a lifestyle. Self defense, fitness and fun are the building blocks of martial arts and this class lets you experience them all.

Age: 6+ Years Location: Jitsu-Do Karate

In partnership with Sportball, this program introduces children to the concepts and skills involved in the 8 core sports of the Sportball methodology. This program reinforces the benefits of teamwork and skill development rather than the importance of winning.

Age: 5 to 7 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Skate - Learn to Skate

Volleyball - Children’s Instructional

In partnership with the Newmarket Skating Club, this fun, learn to ice skate program provides instruction of basic skating skills for boys and girls in a structured group environment. Please note: CSA approved hockey helmets must be worn. CSA approved hockey helmet must be worn, as well as gloves or mitts. Parents/Guardians are required to stay on site during the class.

Age: 5 to 12 Years Location: Magna Centre

Through weekly instruction you will develop basic skills to serve, set and bump. Work as a team and have a great time. Both girls and boys with lots of energy will have fun during warm ups, scrimmages and instructional demonstrations.

Age: 8 to 10 Years Location: Magna Centre

Skate - Learn to Skate for Teens In partnership with the Newmarket Skating Club, this flexible teen program is designed for beginner ice skaters or those who skated as a child and want to brush up on their skills. A Newmarket skating club coach will assist you to become a confident skater. Parents/Guardians are required to stay on site during the class.

Age: 13 to 17 Years Location: Magna Centre

Soccer Skills – Children Designed to keep soccer skills fresh over the off-season or as an introduction for new players before the season arrives! Skills practiced include dribbling, shooting, passing, and positions. Please bring indoor running shoes and wear comfortable clothing.

Age: 7 to 10 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Fencing - Beginner En guarde! Fencing is a challenging sport that emphasizes fitness of the body and quickness of the mind. All equipment and expert instruction will be provided.

Ages 10 to 13 Years Location: Magna Centre

Learn how to skate this winter!

Check out Skate - Learn to skate for children and teens.

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Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park 56 Charles Street. 905-953-5120

Welcome to the Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park, also known as the RYC! This Centre offers children and youth a safe place to hang out with friends and participate in as much or as little as you like. The RYC is proud to offer both drop-in and registered programs.

Drop-In With Us! Games

Sk8 Park

Ping Pong Pool

Open Gym

Skateboard Scooter Rollerblading

Basketball Volleyball Ball Hockey & much more!

Registered Programs Whether you’re interested in Skateboard or Scooter Lessons, Sport Programs, Art Programs or Leadership Courses, we’ve got you covered! All our registered program information can be found in the next few pages, and in the Youth Programs Section. For more information, please contact the Recreation Youth Centre & Skate Park at 905-953-5120 or youthcentre@newmarket.ca.

2022 Fees SESSION DROP-IN FEES Gym and Lobby Games

$1

Skate Park

$5 MULTI-PASSES

Skate Park - 10 Passes

$50

Gym and Lobby Games - 10 Passes

$10

Skate Park Use - Equipment Required: Helmet (Skateboard, Scooter, Hockey with the cage/visor removed, or Ski/Snowboard). *Bike helmets are not permitted. Skateboard, Scooter or Rollerblades Close toed shoes

Recommended: Padding (knee, elbow, etc.)

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Do you offer private and semi-private skateboard or scooter lessons at the Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park (RYC)?

Yes! The next page outlines our Skateboard and Scooter Lessons. Additional lesson times may be available based on Instructor availability.

Call the RYC at 905-953-5300 ext. 2828 for additional availability.

Do you offer any leadership opportunities for Youth?

Yes! This Winter we are offering a CIT (Counsellor in Training) Course, Babysitting Course, and Home Alone Program! More information can be found in the Youth Programs Section.

Can I rent the RYC for my next community or school event?

Yes! The RYC is a great place for exciting, special events. To discuss your options or to book a room, please contact the RYC at 905-953-5120.

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Do I need to reserve my spot ahead of time for a drop-in?

No! You are welcome to use the facility in your age-specific time slot without preregistering.

Ensure you arrive early to avoid disappointment if session fill.

Will children be supervised while visiting the RYC? Registered programs: Children will only be fully supervised during our registered recreation programs.

Drop-in sessions: Supervision is limited to the availability of staff. While visiting the RYC for a drop-in session, it is expected that a parent/ guardian will remain on the premises to ensure appropriate supervision of those 9 years of age and younger.

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Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park Sports

Skatepark Lessons

After School Basketball

Scooter Lessons - Private

Come play basketball with us! Learn the game of basketball in a fun and non-competitive setting. Players will learn basic skills and work as a team in a number of games each week.

This is a recreational program where the focus is getting participants active!

Age: 7 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Private Scooter Lessons for any skill level.

Participants will learn proper stance, balance, park etiquette & safety while riding in our Indoor Skatepark. For additional information or additional timeslots please call 905-953-5300 ext. 2828. A skateboard helmet, multi-sport helmet or hockey helmet is required, in addition to a scooter. Elbow, knee and wrist pads are recommended.

Age: 4+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

After School Soccer Enjoy the sport of soccer with basic skill development focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting. Come ready to work as a team!

This is a recreational program where the focus is getting participants active!

Age: 7 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Check out our After School and Private lessons!

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Skateboard Lessons - Private Private Skateboard Lessons for any skill level. Participants will learn proper stance and balance on the board, develop proper techniques in pushing, push’n ride, push’n turn, tick tack, safety and park etiquette in our Indoor Skatepark. For additional information or additional timeslots please call 905-953-5300 ext. 2828. A skateboard helmet, multi-sport helmet or hockey helmet is required, in addition to a skateboard. Elbow, knee and wrist pads are recommended.

Age: 4+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Teens in the Kitchen: Valentine’s Treats

DIY Crafting Club for Youth

Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner - Intermediate In this fun hands-on class kids will create tasty Valentine’s Day treats to bring home and share with their family (or eat on their own). Kids will be given all of the supplies they need and follow the step by step instructions to create a delicious Valentines treats. All skills levels welcome.

Age: 10 to 15 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Path: Visual Art and Design Level: Beginner - Intermediate Want to learn how to make something but don’t know how? Do it yourself (DIY) crafts have become such a trend and you can create on a budget! Each week learn step-by-step projects. Challenge yourself, use your unique artistic flair and ingenuity to take home your finished design project.

Age: 9 to 13 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

KGM HTML Website Creation Path: Computer Programming Level: Beginner - Intermediate This HTML 5 course is designed for the beginner programmer to learn the fundamentals of website creation. You will be taken through an easy step by step process with each lesson building on the last. As you progress through this course, you will learn what a block level tag is, how to create links, add images, lay out your pages, add forms, and even insert video into your website with the HTML 5 specifications.

Age: 10 to 13 Years Location: Old Town Hall Teens in the Kitchen Path: Culinary Arts Level: Beginner - Intermediate This class will allow students to cultivate their creativity and knowledge. Starting with the basics, we will review kitchen rules and safety protocols, read a recipe, and learn essential cooking skills and fun techniques. Bring a container and binder for recipes each week.

Age: 10 to 15 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park Town of Newmarket // Winter Activity Guide

Leadership Babysitting Training Course The Babysitting Training Course (Canada Safety Council) is designed to help teach youth skills and strategies to become a successful babysitter. Topics include: caring for children from 3 months to school-aged, behaviour management, handling emergencies, caring for a sick or injured child, prevention & basic first aid. Participants must attend all sessions and establish a passing grade of 75 percent on the final examination in order to receive their certificate. The Canada Safety Council recommends that the Babysitter Training Course be supplemented with First Aid and CPR training.

Age: 12 to 16 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Counsellor in Training Course

Home Alone Program

Are you interested in preparing to become a successful camp counsellor? In this course you will learn program planning, games and resources, behaviour management strategies and more. Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification included. This course includes a 6 week in class portion, plus a weekend for Standard First Aid and CPR-C (February 5/6), followed by a volunteer placement, for successful candidates, at a Town of Newmarket Camp March Break Camp. Placements will be coordinated on site with the Program Instructor. Note: there are no prerequisites for this course.

Age: 13 to 16 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

The Home Alone Program (Canada Safety Council) is designed to provide children 10 years of age and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied.

Age: 10 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Inclusion CIT Learn the basics of leadership training for inclusion programs such as: programming for individuals with special needs, how to adapt sports and games to include everyone and developing personal support skills. This program will include classroom instruction and placements within special needs programs.

Certificates will be presented upon successful completion. Attendance is required to all classes. A rewarding way to gain volunteer hours and experience!

Age: 13+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Are you interested in preparing to become a camp counsellor?

Check out the Counsellor in Training Course this winter.

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Special Needs

Inclusion Program Information The Town of Newmarket is committed to offering high quality accessible and inclusive recreation and leisure program opportunities for persons of varying abilities. Our goal is to support individual progress and interests through recreation programs and activities. Various levels of support are available through integrated and specialized adapted programs.

The Town of Newmarket is dedicated to ensuring all individuals have a successful recreation experience. There are times when a participant requires more support than our program ratios are able to provide. In these cases, we strongly recommend consulting with us about our support options. Email inclusion@newmarket.ca. Programs listed in this section of the guide are designed specifically with adapted program activities and equipment, as well as an increased staff ratio.

Is additional support required?

1:1 support is required to participate in programs when the individual: Requires additional support to complete basic needs (dressing, toileting or feeding) Extra Support is required at school Does not understand danger Has a safety plan with their educational institution Has a tendency to exhibit behaviours to be managed (ie. biting, scratching, pinching, eloping, aggression, self-harm etc.)

Requires support for communication, mobility, comprehension or socialization Who can provide additional program support?

Additional support can be provided by a caregiver, private support worker, family friend or a volunteer. Independent volunteers, caregivers and support staff are required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening, complete a registration form and sign a release of liability. The Support worker is required to participate in all activities as a positive role model for participants and adhere to the Town of Newmarket Policies and Procedures. Inclusion Facilitators can be provided by the Town residents.

What is an Inclusion Facilitator?

Inclusion Facilitators are trained staff who will attend the program with the participant and may assist with personal care, prompting, behaviour management and integration of the participant into the program. Town of Newmarket inclusion staff do not provide medical interventions, supports or therapy ( i.e. injections, g-tube feeding, etc). Please Note: We may ask that an individual be paired with a support person if we deem it necessary considering provincial regulations and the Town of Newmarket policies.

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Special Needs

To register Contact inclusion@newmarket.ca or 905-953-5300 ext. 2821 at least 2 weeks before the program begins to discuss program selection and support options. For swim lessons, contact 905-953-5300 ext 2711.

Complete an All About Me information package available online or at a Customer Service Kiosk and email to inclusion@newmarket.ca. IEP and School safety plans are required for camp and full day programs to assist staff with support.

Please note: Recreation staff and Inclusion Facilitators will make every effort to facilitate programming and accommodations; however, the health and safety of participants and staff are paramount. Should behaviours occur that present potential harm to self, others or property, the participant may be denied access to the program.

Accessible equipment and assistive devices Accessible equipment and assistive devices are available in programs, at facilities and in parks.

Please direct inquiries to inclusion@newmarket.ca or 905-953-5300 ext 2821

Interested in a rewarding volunteer experience working with individuals with special needs?

Develop your skills and experience through the Inclusion Counsellor in Training (ICIT) certificate program.

You can prepare for future employment and gain references while making a difference for individuals in our community. Must be minimum age of 14 years.

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Special Needs Programs Dance Without Borders for Children

Inclusion CIT

Looking for an exciting class that focuses on developing coordination, gross motor skills, musicality, confidence and social skills? Come join our 4-week dance programs! This program uses sing-along songs, props, musical instruments and 1:1 volunteers to facilitate participation and encourage creative movement. Classes will consist of an engaging warm-up, dance skills across the floor, free movement, and a partner dance that will be showcased at the end of the session.

Age: 5 to 11 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Learn the basics of leadership training for inclusion programs such as: programming for individuals with special needs, how to adapt sports and games to include everyone and developing personal support skills. This program will include classroom instruction and placements within special needs programs.

Certificates will be presented upon successful completion. Attendance is required to all classes. A rewarding way to gain volunteer hours and experience!

Age: 13+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Play Without Borders (Gym)

Teen Social Club

Trained staff will lead this adapted inclusive program for children and siblings with special needs. This program focuses on the development of fine and gross motor skills and cooperation through a variety of activities and games. Each participant, regardless of their abilities will be a part of a fun and interactive environment where the aim is always inclusive fitness, fun and a focus on safety.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Come out to participate in a social teen time including a variety of art projects, gym activities, music, and leisure games with peers. This program is specifically designed for individuals who have special needs and facilitated by trained support staff. Program will include 1 hour in the gym followed by 1 hour in the activity room.

Age: 11 to 19 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Dance Without Borders for Teens Come move and groove with us! This program is designed to give teens, with 1:1 support, the opportunity to socialize with peers, gain confidence, and learn new dance skills. An upbeat warmup and hip-hop steps across the floor will keep participants active, while freestyle exercises will foster self-expression and creativity. Throughout the 4-week session, dancers will learn partner choreography to popular music, which will be showcased during their final class to their friends and family.

Age: 12 to 19 Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Wheels in Motion Come out to play wheelchair sports and learn new skills. This is a great time for friends, siblings and parents to spend time and share the activities together. Sports wheelchairs are available for use.

Age: 10+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Special Needs

The Base Day Program Adults with developmental disabilities or mental health needs will enjoy a variety of activities, including: physical fitness, music, games, arts & crafts, and science discovery. This program offers center-based activity choices to allow flexibility and opportunities to focus on personal interests and development. Daily outdoor walks will explore neighboring parks.

Promotion of positive social interaction and communication development will be promoted through daily group activities. Fee is based on a 1:3 ratio. Please inquire about additional individual support as required.

Age: 21+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

The BASE GO Program Growth and Opportunity is the focus of this program for adults with special needs.

Participants will be on the go, expanding life skills, learning safety and first aid and participating in the some sports, fitness and swimming. Individuals must be independent in personal care and able to manage in a group setting to follow instructions and contribute to discussions.

Age: 21+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Looking to enjoy a variety of activities?

Check out the BASE Day program this winter.

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Adult Programs

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Adult Programs Basketball - Co-Ed Recreational A recreational program that will help you practice your shooting, dribbling, and passing skills during a shoot around warm-up and scrimmages.

Age: 18+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Skate - Learn to Skate This program is designed for beginner ice skaters or those who skated as a child and want to brush up on their skills.

A Newmarket Skating Club coach will assist you to become a confident skater. Helmets are strongly recommended for new skaters.

Age: 18+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Volleyball - Co-ed – Intermediate This program is for the intermediate/ advanced volleyball player being more competitive. Spiking is permitted.

Age: 18+ Years Location: Magna Centre

Volleyball - Co-ed – Recreational Those interested in a recreational atmosphere will play games organized by an on-site Program Monitor. General knowledge of rules required for safety of participants.

Age: 18+ Years Location: Magna Centre

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Adults 55+ Programs

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Adults 55+

Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place 474 Davis Drive. 905-953-5325 Imagine…

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Participating in a wide variety of programs and activities Taking a class, seminar and learning a new skill Getting together with friends Taking a bus trip to an exciting destination and meeting new friends Attending exciting special events A place where you can volunteer and give back to the community All these opportunities at a low cost

The Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place is the place to start!

Join today!

The Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (NSMP) has over 1,400 members that are 55+ years, who actively participate daily in a wide variety of accessible recreational programs, drop-in activities, and social events to maintain a young mind, body and soul.

Annual Membership Fees (including taxes): Residents: $39.55 | Non-Residents: $62.15 Non-member guests will be permitted 3 visits to Advisory Board drop-in programs and areas, and then will be required to purchase a membership in order to continue to participate. Drop-in programs or areas. This includes the Games Room, Wood Shop, Craft Room & Computer Room.

Membership Benefits: • Lowest fees available for Registered Programs, Special Events, & Bus Trips • Reduced hall rental fees • Seasonal Newsletter • Email Bulletins • Access to over 25 weekly drop-in activities • Ability to register at the same time as residents.

NSMP features include: • Activity/Meeting Rooms • Kitchen • Lounge • Health Room • Arts & Crafts Room • Woodshop • Games Room (Billiards & Darts) • Outdoor Patio (sheltered with barbecue)

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Adults 55+ Programs In Person Registered Programs Arts & Culture Acrylic Art & Mixed Media This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the materials and methods used in creating water base paintings and mixedmedia. Through demonstrations and a series of exercises students will become comfortable with handling the materials, mixing colours and composing their images. Critical advice and suggestions will be given individually while works are in progress.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place

Drawing This program is ideal for students who want to learn about visual basic and get more accuracy with their drawing skills. We will use methods to get proper proportions, values for shading, and learn how to use charcoal, pen and different graphite pencils. Still life and reference photos will be provided. A supply list is available for pick up at the Seniors’ Meeting Place.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place

Painting with Soft Pastels Students will work with soft pastel pencils mainly, but pastel sticks may be substituted if you wish. Sanded pastel paper will also be introduced. Students will create two paintings during the 6 week course and have subject choice from provided reference options.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place

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Watercolour (Intermediate) Explore Watercolour painting further using a variety of themes: landscapes, still lives and flowers. Instruction in this spontaneous, playful medium includes demonstrations, exercises and feedback. This class allows you to explore and develop your own style of paintings. A Supply List is available.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place

Fitness & Wellness Fit & 55+ Enjoy an hour of exercise that includes aerobic activities designed to tone and stretch your muscles, increase your energy and promote a healthy lifestyle. Movements are done standing with a minimum of 20 min of cardio (low or high intensity easy to follow steps). There is a strength training component using weights followed by balance exercises, cool down and stretch. Bring a towel.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8park

Gentle Stretch Stretching is an important part of a person’s flexibility and will help participants remain active and independent. In this stretching class, learn how to safely increase range of motion and relieve tension. A variety of stretches will be offered for the whole body some standing, some sitting on a chair. Equipment Required, water, and comfortable clothing.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

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Line Dancing (Beginner)

Osteoporosis Exercise

A great starting point for those who wish to learn line dancing. Social dance steps will be taught to popular music in a relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on fun filled exercise. This class is great for men and women of all age groups.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place & Community Centre & Lions Hall

We are pleased to provide this therapeutic exercise program for people with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia. A physician’s referral is recommended to indicate that the participant is able to exercise. This hour-long fitness class focuses on stretching and posture, arm and leg strengthening, exercises as well as balance and co-ordination skills.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place

Line Dancing (Improver) This program is designed for Line Dancers with previous experience or those who have graduated from the Beginner level, and who would like an additional challenge before they continue to a Progressive class.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place & Community Centre & Lions Hall

Line Dancing (Progressive) Step up to our third level of line dance fun! This welcoming class is for those who know the basic line dance steps and want a challenge. Sign up early as this class is very popular.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place & Community Centre & Lions Hall

Line Dancing (Intermediate) Students at this level are competent dancers that have completed the Progressive level. This class offers higher level intermediate dances with more twists and turns. It is a popular class with men and women 55+ Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place & Community Centre & Lions Hall

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Pilates with Props Explore the fundamentals of pilates movements to develop core strength, align the spine and create better posture resulting in less aches and pains. This class incorporates a variety of props such as bands, balls, gliders and weights to add a variety of resistance and intensity.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Yoga - Hatha Suitable for all levels, participants will work at their own personal limits to improve flexibility, muscle tone, balance, and circulation.

Breathing and relaxation techniques are employed to show participants how to conserve energy and reduce stress. Yoga mat and comfortable clothing are required.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

Yoga A gentle introduction to Yoga for anyone needing extra support. The class focuses on very simple, gentle stretching and strengthening of the body while the student is seated or standing by a chair for support.

Breathing, relaxation and visualizations are integrated into every class.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place

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Zumba, Zumba Gold & Zumba Toning Zumba Gold is a fitness class that’s all about FUN! It offers active older adults a chance to experience the rhythms of Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango, and Rock & Roll, while getting fit and having the time of their life! This program is designed so everyone can do it! Zumba Toning: Enjoy the same great workout with emphasis on toning your muscles. 1 pound weights will be used during the class. Zumba takes the ‘work’ out of workout, by mixing low and high intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. It covers all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Active clothing and running shoes are required.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place & Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park

Online Registered Programs Fitness & Wellness Fit & 55+ Enjoy an hour of exercise that includes aerobic activities designed to tone and stretch your muscles, increase your energy and promote a healthy lifestyle. Movements are done standing with a minimum of 20 min of cardio (low or high intensity easy to follow steps). There is a strength training component using weights followed by balance exercises, cool down and stretch. Bring a towel.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Knee and Hip Fitness Don’t let achy knees stop you from exercising!

In this class we will use gentle exercises to strengthen the muscles of the legs in order to support and protect the joints.

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Osteoporosis Exercise We are pleased to provide this therapeutic exercise program for people with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia. A physician’s referral is recommended to indicate that the participant is able to exercise. This hour-long fitness class focuses on stretching and posture, arm and leg strengthening, exercises as well as balance and co-ordination skills.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Pilates with Props Explore the fundamentals of pilates movements to develop core strength, align the spine and create better posture resulting in less aches and pains. This class incorporates a variety of props such as bands, weights, chair, broom handle, and yoga block to add a variety of resistance and intensity.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Qi Gong CFQ Qigong is a gentle set of movements that reduce physical and mental stress and restores health and vitality to the body. CFQ Qigong is easily learned in a short period of time and is suitable for people who are unable to do vigorous physical exercise.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Strong Bones & Balance This class focuses a lot on posture, balance, strengthening the back muscles and lower body to improve balance. By improving your balance you can prevent falls and continue to enjoy your activities of daily living! You will build and maintain bone density by using body weight, hand-held weights. Feel stronger and walk TALLER! Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

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Yoga - Hatha Yoga Suitable for all levels, participants will work at their own personal limits to improve flexibility, muscle tone, balance, and circulation.

Breathing and relaxation techniques are employed to show participants how to conserve energy and reduce stress. Yoga mat and comfortable clothing are required.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Yoga - Rise and Shine This program is a more active, yet gentle, yoga practice to energize the body for the start of the day! Different yoga props will be used for modifications to benefit the body.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Yoga - Seated A gentle introduction to Yoga for anyone needing extra support. The class focuses on very simple, gentle stretching and strengthening of the body while the student is seated or standing by a chair for support.

Breathing, relaxation and visualizations are integrated into every class.

Age: 55+ Years Location: Online Class Room

Are you interested in improving your flexibility and mobility?

This winter season, stay flexible with a number of Yoga Programs.

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Swimming Programs

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Learn to Swim Progression Chart 3 to 36 months Parent and Tot 1 Parent and Tot 2 Parent and Tot 3

3 to 5 years

6 to 12 years

12 to 17 years

Swimmer 1

Youth 1

Swimmer 2

Youth 2

Swimmer 3

Youth 3

Swimmer 4

Youth Swimfit

Swimmer 5

Preschool 1

Swimmer 6

Preschool 2

Swimmer 7

Preschool 3

Swimmer 8

Preschool 4

18+ years Adult 1 Adult 2

8 to 13 years

Adult 3

Preschool 5 Preschool 6 Parent Participation Required.

Rookie Patrol

Adult Swimfit

Ranger Patrol Star Patrol Junior Lifeguard Club

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Preschool Lesson Chart If the swimmer turned 6 years old, sign them up for...

Preschool 1

Complete or Incomplete

Preschool 2

Complete or Incomplete

Preschool 3

Complete or Incomplete

Swimmer 1

Incomplete

Preschool 4

Complete

Preschool 5

Complete or Incomplete

Swimmer 2

Incomplete

Preschool 6

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Swimmer 3

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Swimming Information Serious medical conditions

Shower before swimming

Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual who is knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision. Please notify aquatic staff of your condition and how we can further assist you.

All swimmers must shower thoroughly with soap before entering the pool to help keep the water clean for your swimming enjoyment.

What to wear in the pool Proper bathing attire means clothing used for swimming only. Sorry, no street clothes or undergarments. Patrons who are not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers. Regular diapers (disposable or cloth) are not permitted.

Change room age requirements Children six years of age or older are required to use the change room of their own gender. If this is not suitable or you are not able to accompany your child into their gender specific change room, please make use of the family/special needs change room. No nudity permitted in the common area of the family change room.

Personal belongings/lockers Patrons should not leave any valuables in the change rooms. Lockers are available for your use. You are encouraged to bring your own lock or purchase one at the kiosk for $7. Locks must be removed after each use.

The Town of Newmarket is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles.

Strollers

Sauna/swirl pool use policy Children under 12 years of age are not allowed in the sauna or swirl pool unless supervised by a parent/guardian 16 years of age or older. Pregnant women and persons with known medical conditions should consult with a physician before using the sauna or swirl pool. The sauna is a dry sauna and no water is to be thrown on the heating unit.

Pool foul/power failure/emergency/maintenance closure The pool(s) may close in an untimely manner due to a pool fouling, power failure, emergency or mechanical maintenance problem. In the event of an emergency no course credits will be provided.

Food and beverages Food and beverages are not permitted on the pool deck or in the change rooms.

Photo/Video To prevent distraction during registered programs, photo/video may only be taken on Parent’s Day. Due to the public nature of drop-in programs photo/video may be taken, but every attempt should be made to be respectful of everyone’s privacy. Photo/ video in change rooms is prohibited.

Strollers are not permitted in the change rooms or on deck. If you require assistance, please see the customer service staff to borrow a pool stroller. (Limited strollers available).

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Lesson Information What to expect from lessons

Screening for aquatic levels

Swimming requires a lot of practice and positive feedback to succeed. We believe that it takes 10 years of lessons to really learn to swim well. The Lifesaving Swim for Life program allows students to progress comfortably at their own rate. We encourage you to talk about lessons with your child. Make sure that you have realistic expectations and that your child feels no pressure to pass a level or get a sticker, but rather focus on completing the skills at their own rate. All parents/guardians of aquatic participants in lessons are required to remain in the designated seating areas (viewing gallery, patio or bleachers). We thank you for your cooperation.

Our aquatic staff will screen participants to assist you in registering for the right class.

If your child has learned to swim without instruction or has been out of lessons for a year or more, request a screening from the Deck Supervisor during a scheduled public swim time.

Picture Day/Parents Day

Instructor requests We accept requests for instructors one week prior to the start of the session, however, we are unable to guarantee that the request will be granted. If an instructor has been requested and has a replacement instructor for one lesson, we cannot guarantee who that replacement will be.

Please email all instructor requests to swimming@newmarket.ca

Join us during the fifth lesson to watch your children from the pool seating areas or viewing galleries, take pictures and to speak with the instructor at the end of the class. Please note that picture taking is only permitted on Picture Day.

Missed lessons

Final report cards

Private lessons

Feedback is essential for successful learning! To provide reinforcement, each participant will receive a written report outlining their swimming progress on the last lesson. If there is a particular skill or stroke that your child needs to work on, or any other information about your child that will assist your instructor during lessons, please let your instructor or Deck Supervisor know at the beginning of the lessons.

Class full? Join a waitlist.

If you are trying to register for a class and see that it is currently full, please join the waitlist for the level closest to the day/time you prefer. Waitlists are addressed one to two weeks prior to the start of the session and monitored during the first week for last minute cancellations. Staff will contact waitlisted participants if a spot becomes available or if it is possible to create an additional class.

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We recommend that participants attend and participate in 100 per cent of the lessons for success in the program. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide make up lessons for any missed class.

Private lessons are tailored to the needs of the participant, this means that pool space will be allocated accordingly. Please note a lane per private lesson is not guaranteed.

Inclusion Lessons The Town of Newmarket is dedicated to ensuring all individuals have a successful swimming experience. These lessons meet the swimming requirements of individuals with identified special needs. In order to best serve our participants, we strongly recommend consulting with us about our support options at least 2 weeks prior to the program starting. Email swimming@newmarket. ca to discuss program selection and support options including completing our “participant facts’ intake form located here and at customer service kiosks.

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Swimming Lesson Session Dates Winter 2022 Session Dates Day of the Week

Location

#of Classes

Start Date

End Date

Exclusion Dates

Monday

MC/RTRC

8

January 10

March 7

February 21

Tuesday

MC/RTRC

8

January 11

March 1

Wednesday

MC/RTRC

8

January 12

March 2

Thursday

MC/RTRC

8

January 13

March 3

Saturday

MC/RTRC

8

January 8

February 26

Sunday

MC/RTRC

8

January 9

February 27

MC - Magna Centre

RTRC - Ray Twinney Recreation Complex

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Swimming Lessons 4. I did not complete my swimming level, what is the next step?

1. If I have little to zero swimming ability and have not taken lessons before, which level do I start in?

Answer: Parent and Tot 1: for ages 3 to 12 months and their caregiver.

Parent and Tot 2: for ages 12 to 24 months and their caregiver.

Parent and Tot 3: for ages 24 to 36 months and their caregiver.

Preschool 1: For ages 3 to 5 years. This is the first preschool level. Caregivers will join the class in the water for the first four lessons and then the child will work independently with the instructor.

Swimmer 1: ages 6 to 12 years.

Youth 1: ages 12 to 17 years Adult 1: 18+ years 2. My child started in the Lifesaving Preschool program but they are now six years old.

Which level should they register for now?

Answer: If your child turns six in the Preschool program, they should now register in the appropriate Swimmer level.

(Please refer to Lessons Conversion Chart) 3. I want to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor?

Answer: The Swim Patrol levels (Rookie, Ranger, Star), Bronze Star or Bronze Medallion are the next step after Swimmer levels depending on your age.

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Answer: It is encouraged that the swimming level be repeated. Each level in the Lifesaving Swim For Life Program builds on skills and knowledge from the previous level. In order to set each child up for success, we encourage the levels to be taken in order.

5. My child has never had a swimming lesson, how do I prepare them?

Answer: We encourage you to attend a public swim at one of our pools with your child to familiarize them with the water.

Please refer to newmarket.ca/swimming for public swim times and admission standards.

6. Why is there only one lifeguard on deck during lessons?

Answer: All swimming instructors are certified lifeguards. This means lifeguards are not required to supervise during instructional times. Deck supervisors are present to monitor the facility and assist customers.

7. Can I swim with my child before or after my lesson?

Answer: During drop-in programming, such as public swim, patrons must pay and receive a wristband prior to attending their registered program.

What to expect from lessons: Swimming requires plenty of practice, patience, and positive feedback. We encourage you to talk about lessons with your child to make sure you have realistic expectations and your child feels no pressure to “pass” a level or get a sticker/badge, but rather focus on “completing” the skills at their own pace. Swimming lessons should be viewed as a long-term, continuous progression!

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Leadership Pr

Aquatic Leadership Pathway

For prerequisites and age require

Lifesav Lifesaving a First Aid Inst

Leadership 1: LSS Bronze Star Recommended: Experience in Swim Patrol

Leadership 2: LSS Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B Required: Minimum 13 years old or Bronze Star

Leadership 3: LSS Bronze Cross Required: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B

Leadership 4: LSS Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recommended: 14 years old

Leadership 5: LSS Assistant Instructor Required: Minimum 14 years old and Bronze Cross

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Explore a Career Explore a Career a Swim Instructor as aasSwim Instructor and and Lifeguard!

Lifeguard!

Are you looking for

Are you looking for employment or are you employment or are you interested in updating interested in updating past past Leadership advanced lifesaving qualifications? qualifications?

We are always looking

We are always looking for for enthusiastic enthusiastic individuals to join individuals to join our our team. Apply online at team. Apply online newmarket.ca at newmarket.ca

Swim Instructors and Swim Instructors and Lifeguards need the following Lifeguards need the certifications: following certifications:

Leadership 6: LSS Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Required: Minimum 15 years old and Bronze Cross

Leadership 7: LSS National Lifeguard Required: Minimum 15 years old, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C

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Swim Instructor • Swim Instructor Lifesaving Instructor • Lifesaving Instructor National Lifeguard • National Lifeguard Current Standard • Current Standard FirstFirst AidAid

ReadyReady to Jump in? in? to Jump Register for Register for our advanced our Leadership lifesaving programs programs newmarket.ca/swimming newmarket.ca/swimming

Did you know? *Bronze Star is a manditory prerequis Have you been unsuccessful in a recent leadership course (Bronze Medallion and Candidates that are 13+ m Medallion. higher)? Email us at swimming@newmarket.ca to arrange a retake of the**Optional same but highly recommended course within 6 months of the original course at no charge! Only one retake allowed per candidate per original course.

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Aquatic Leadership 5. What do I need to bring?

On the first day please bring the following: Lunch, snacks, water bottle, bathing suit and towel, deck shoes, whistle, note books and pen, proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s licence, etc.), and certification cards from previous courses.

1. I’m close to the age requirement.

Can I come anyway?

6. I haven’t received my certification card. What do I do?

No. The age requirement on all aquatic leadership programs is set by the Lifesaving Society and must be followed. Candidates will be asked to provide documentation demonstrating their date of birth at the beginning of their course.

Temporary cards are good for 90 days. If you haven’t received your certification card 90 days after taking the course, you should contact the Lifesaving Society at 416-490-8844.

7. I have a copy of the course materials; can I use them and waive the extra fees?

2. Do I have to take the courses in order?

Yes. All of the aquatic leadership courses build on knowledge learned and fall within a progression-based model. Required courses have the prerequisites listed in the course descriptions.

3. Some courses say required and some say recommended. What is the difference?

8. My Standard First Aid (SFA) with CPR-C is expiring do I have to take a full course?

The courses that are required are prerequisites for certifications that are needed to become a swim instructor or lifeguard. We strongly recommend the other courses to assist in the development of the candidate, to assist with their ability to perform on the job and to increase their knowledge.

Extra fees for leadership courses cover the exam fee and material costs set by the Lifesaving Society. If you have a current copy of the books you can use them and we will remove the cost from the course.

You must alternate the full course and a recert every three years. If you are unsure you can look up your qualifications at lifesaving.com with your member ID. For the National Lifeguard course, the SFA and CPR-C prerequisite must be from one of the following organizations (Lifesaving Society, St. John’s Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, or Canadian Ski Patrol).

4. Is attendance 100% mandatory?

Yes. The Lifesaving Society sets the hours required to learn the course material. Courses move quickly and some content is only covered once by instructors.

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Swimming Programs Preschool Swim Lessons LSS Parent and Tot 1 Designed for 3 to 12 month olds, this level allows children to explore the water through fun and games. Parents/guardians participate in class and will learn how to help their child enjoy the water through play with comfort and confidence.

Age: 3 to 12 Months Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Parent and Tot 2 Designed for 12 to 24 month olds, this level teaches children to get their face wet and blow bubbles. With parent/guardian assistance, participants practice front and back floats and learn how to travel at the surface by kicking.

Age: 12 to 24 Months Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Parent and Tot 3 Designed for 24 to 36 month olds, children establish the building blocks for swimming stroke development with parent/guardian assistance: front and back floats, kicking on front and back, and breath control.

Age: 24 to 36 Months Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Preschool 1 Participants will try assisted floats and glides on their front and back, while learning to get their face wet and blow bubbles (parent/guardian participates in the first four classes).

Age: 3 to 6 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Preschool 2 Participants will continue to work on floats and glides, but with lifejackets or buoyant aids.

They’ll submerge and exhale underwater and will kick on their back for 5 metres with a buoyant aid.

Age: 3 to 6 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Preschool 3 Participants will learn to float, glide, and kick on their front and back without assistance or buoyant aids. They will also be introduced to deep water with a lifejacket.

Age: 3 to 6 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Preschool 4 Participants will use flutter kick as they master gliding on their front, back, and side. While wearing a lifejacket, they’ll tread water for 10 seconds in deep water.

Age: 3 to 6 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Preschool 5 Participants will work on endurance by treading water for 10 seconds and work on longer front and back crawl swims - including some interval training.

Age: 3 to 6 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Preschool 6 Participants will learn to kick 7 metres on their front and back, swim front crawl with a lifejacket for 5 metres, and will tread water while wearing a lifejacket.

Age: 3 to 6 Years Length: 30 Minutes

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H10 Preschool Private Swim Lessons Preschool private lessons are recommended for children 3-5 years who have been working towards Preschool 1-3, but need individualized attention to accomplish specific skills or overcome a fear of the water. Please note these lessons will only take place in the learning pool.

Age: 3 to 5 Years Length: 30 Minutes

Children’s Swim Lessons LSS Swimmer 1 Participants will learn to open their eyes, exhale, and hold their breath underwater.

They’ll work on floats, glides, and kicking through the water on their front and back.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Swimmer 2 Participants will work on independent deepwater skills. Their endurance will improve with distance swims of 5-10 metres and flutter kick interval training. They will be required to swim front crawl and back crawl for 5 metres.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 30 Minutes

H3O Semi Private Swimmer 1/2 Participants will work towards completing a specific Learn to Swim level in a low instructor to swimmer class ratio (1:3). Swimmers will be working towards the completion of either Swimmer 1 or 2 (see above for level specific skills).

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 30 Minutes

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LSS Swimmer 3 Participants will tread water for 15 seconds, swim front and back crawl 10 metres, and participate in a flutter kick interval training (4 x 5 metres) workout. They’ll also practice Swim to Survive® skills wearing a lifejacket.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 45 Minutes

LSS Swimmer 4 Participants will swim front and back crawl for 13 metres, work on endurance and learn how to swim whip kick on their back.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 45 Minutes

H3O Semi Private Swimmer 3/4 Participants will work towards completing a specific Learn to Swim level in a low instructor to swimmer class ratio (1:3). Swimmers will be working towards the completion of either Swimmer 3 or 4 (see above for level specific skills).

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Swimmer 5 Participants will work on diving into deep water and treading for 30 seconds. They will work on increasing their distance and efficiency for front crawl (15 metres), back crawl (15 metres), and whip kick.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 45 Minutes

LSS Swimmer 6 Participants will swim lengths of front and back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. They will work towards achieving the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard: roll into deep water, tread for 1 minute, and swim 50 metres.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 45 Minutes

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H3O Semi Private Swimmer 5/6

H1O Private Swim Lessons

Participants will work towards completing a specific Learn to Swim level in a low instructor to swimmer class ratio (1:3). Swimmers will be working towards the completion of either Swimmer 5 or 6 (see above for level specific skills).

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 30 Minutes

Private swim lessons are recommended for participants 6+ years who are working towards a Learn to Swim level, but need individualized attention to accomplish specific skills or overcome a fear of the water. Available for up to Swimmer 8.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Swimmer 7

Inclusion Swim Lessons

Participants learn eggbeater kick, scissor kick, and how to do a backward somersault. They’ll refine their front and back crawl by swimming 50 metres of each, and will improve their breaststroke over a 25 metre swim.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 60 Minutes

These lessons meet the swimming requirements of individuals with identified special needs. All participants must complete and deliver an intake form (available online or at kiosk) before registration by emailing it to swimming@newmarket.ca.

Age: 3 to 18 Years Length: 30 Minutes

LSS Swimmer 8 Participants will be challenged with stride entries, compact jumps, and lifesaving kicks.

They will learn how to add in arm movements with their scissor kick to complete sidestroke as well as complete a 300 metre mixed stroke workout.

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 60 Minutes

H3O Semi Private Swimmer 7/8 Participants will work towards completing a specific Learn to Swim level in a low instructor to swimmer class ratio (1:3). Swimmers will be working towards the completion of either Swimmer 7 or 8 (see above for level specific skills).

Age: 6 to 12 Years Length: 30 Minutes

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Youth Swim Lessons LSS Youth Swim 1 This program is designed to meet the needs of youth that have little to no swim training and allows youth to learn to swim in a group lesson with their peers. This is an introductory level teaching the basics of getting wet, floating positions, and introduction to front and back swims.

Age: 9 to 15 Years Length: 45 Minutes

LSS Youth Swim 2 This level will build on the skills learned in the Youth Swim 1 facilitating the development of front crawl, back crawl, and surface support.

New skills such as breaststroke, surface dives and stride entries will also be introduced.

Age: 9 to 15 Years Length: 45 Minutes

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LSS Youth Swim 3

LSS Star Patrol

This level will build on the skills learned in the Youth Swim 2 facilitating the development of stroke technique and water safety skills. The continuous swim component will increase endurance.

Age: 9 to 15 Years Length: 45 Minutes

Participants are challenged with 600 metre workouts, 300 metre timed swims, and a 25 metre object carry. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and anaphylaxis.

Age: 8 to 13 Years Length: 60 Minutes

LSS Youth Swimfit This course aims to promote and encourage fitness through the sport of swimming and to promote fun and friendship through informal social activities. Due to the nature of the practices, it is required that participants are able to swim six lengths of the pool continuously or have completed Swimmer 8 / Youth 3.

Age: 9 to 15 Years Length: 45 Minutes

Pre-Lifeguard Swim Lessons LSS Rookie Patrol Participants continue stroke development and endurance with 50 metre swims while learning lifesaving sport skills. First aid focuses on assessments of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding.

Age: 8 to 13 Years Length: 60 Minutes

LSS Ranger Patrol Participants enhance their technique through 75 metre swims of each stroke and further their lifesaving sport skills. First aid focuses on assessments of unconscious victims, choking, and treatment of victims in shock.

Age: 8 to 13 Years Length: 60 Minutes

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LSS Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) Learn all about the exciting world of lifeguarding, improve your skills, your strokes, make new friends, get fit, and have fun! The JLC offers a unique aquatic alternative for children who love the water and want more than just ‘lessons’ or wish to complement the skills they are learning in swimming lessons or on a swim team.

Age: 8 to 13 Years Length: 60 Minutes

Adult Swim Lessons Adult Swim 1 Participants will work towards a 10-15 metre swim on their front and back, learn to jump from the side of the pool, and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water.

This is an introductory level teaching the basics of getting wet, floating positions, and introduction to front and back swims.

Age: 16+ Years Length: 45 Minutes

Adult Swim 2 Participants will work on two interval training workouts of 4 x 25 metres kicking and swimming front or back crawl. Participants will learn to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing over 10-15 metres.

Age: 16+ Years Length: 45 Minutes

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Adult Swim 3 Participants will learn eggbeater, stride entries, and compact jumps as well as complete 300 metre workouts to improve front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke.

Age: 16+ Years Length: 45 Minutes

LSS Adult Swimfit This course aims to promote and encourage fitness through the sport of swimming and to promote fun and friendship through informal social activities. Due to the nature of the practices, it is required that participants are able to swim six lengths of the pool continuously or have completed Adult 3.

Age: 16+ Years Length: 45 Minutes

H10 – Youth/Adult Private Lessons Private swim lessons are available for youth and adults (ages 13 years and older). These lessons are ideal for those with a fear of water, beginners, or those working on specific skills and require individualized attention.

Age: 13+ Years Length: 30 Minutes

Aquatic Leadership Courses Leadership - Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification Holders of Standard First Aid certificates from other agencies may not recertify their certificate on a Lifesaving Society recertification course.

Prerequisites: completion of full SFA and CPR-C course with the Lifesaving Society (proof of certification required) within the last 3 years.

Materials required: Canadian First Aid Manual.

Age: 12+ Years

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Leadership - National Lifeguard Recertification Recertification of the National Lifeguard qualification. Proof of past certification required.

Age: 15+ Years

Leadership 1 - Bronze Star and Basic First Aid with CPR-A Certification This an excellent course to prepare for the Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion course.

Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and with partners. Candidates learn basic first aid and develop lifesaving skills.

Age: 10+ Years

Leadership 2 - Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B Certification This course develops basic lifesaving skills, including the endurance necessary to perform water rescues. The Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid is a prerequisite for the Bronze Cross course. 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 13 years of age or older or successful completion of Bronze Star.

Materials included: Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Canadian First Aid Manual.

Age: 12+ Years

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Leadership 3 - Bronze Cross Certification

Leadership 5 - Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor Certification

This course continues to develop lifesaving skills and introduces the principles of lifesaving in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard and Swim Instructor courses. 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (need not be current).

Materials required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual from the Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Course. A whistle will need to be purchased for use prior to the start of the course.

Age: 13+ Years

Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Lifesaving Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to become certified assistant instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes. 100% attendance is required. Prerequisite: 14 years of age and Bronze Cross. Materials included: Assistant Instructor Workbook.

Age: 14+ Years

Leadership 2/3 - Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid with CPR-B, and Bronze Cross Certifications (Combined) This program combines the Lifesaving Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid, and Bronze Cross courses into one course. This crash course format is recommended for swimmers that have strong swimming skills and want to complete the courses required for the National Lifeguard course. Prerequisites: 13 years old or successful completion of Bronze Star. A whistle will need to be purchased for use prior to the start of the course.

Age: 13+ Years

Leadership 4 - Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C Certification Standard First Aid and CPR-C provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid, CPR-C and AED use. LSS Standard First Aid is recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Standard First Aid is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard course.

Materials included: Canadian First Aid Manual.

Age: 12+ Years

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Leadership 6 - Lifesaving Society Swim, Lifesaving, and EFA Instructor Certifications The Lifesaving Society Swim, Lifesaving and EFA Instructor course prepares the instructor to organize, plan, teach and evaluate individuals in the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life, Lifesaving and First Aid programs. Successful candidates will receive three certification cards: Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor. 100% attendance is required. Prerequisite: 15 years of age and Bronze Cross. Materials included: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Binder.

Age: 15+ Years

Leadership 7 - National Lifeguard Certification The National Lifeguard course develops the practical skills, knowledge and values required by lifeguards in a pool setting. Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and judgment skills are essential to pass the exam.

100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older, Bronze Cross, current Standard First Aid with CPR-C (provided by an approved agency). Materials included: Alert Manual. A whistle will need to be purchased for use prior to the start of the course.

Age: 15+ Years

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Let’s build our community together.

Newmarket has a variety of sponsorship, and naming opportunities available to profile and build your brand within our community.

We look forward to personally working with you to build your brand and make our community even better.

Contact marketingsponsorship@newmarket.ca for more information.

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Drop-In Programs newmarket.ca/schedules Don’t have the time to commit to a multi-week program? Interested in just trying out one of our classes? Try one of our drop-in programs!

Public skating, swimming, fitness classes, shinny and so much more availble for drop-in style recreation activities to keep you in shape and having fun!

“I look forward to going to shinny every day. It’s a good way to get active and work on your skills at any level and still have fun.”

- Tommy Toedrag

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Give the gift of recreation.

The Town of Newmarket aims to “Create Accessible Recreation for Everyone” by offering financial assistance to residents of all ages and abilities on any Town of Newmarket Recreation & Culture registered programs and memberships.

The objective of this program is to offer increased opportunities to those who may require financial assistance that would not otherwise be able to participate in recreation.

Who is eligible?

• Town of Newmarket Residents only.

• Dependants under the age of 18 cannot apply as individuals. A parent or legal guardian must complete an application on their behalf.

Who is NOT eligible?

• Non-residents.

• If receiving funding from: • Canadian Tire Jumpstart • York Region Subsidy Programs – PLAY • Other Town of Newmarket or other subsidy supports

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How to apply?

• Submit a completed CARE Financial Assistance Form with the following documents attached: • Completed application form (available at any recreation facility, Town office, or online newmarket.ca/care) • Most recent CRA Notice of Assessment attached for all income sources and legal responsibility for all dependants listed on application.

• Canada Child Tax Benefit • Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice Contact: 905-895-5193 ext. 2612 Email: care@newmarket.ca Want to help?

Do you wish to donate to the care fund? Please visit newmarket.ca/care #weCARE

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Local Charities

York Region Subsidy Programs

Canadian Tire Jumpstart® Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4 to 18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self-esteem and confidence.

York Region offers various types of subsidies for families with low to moderate income.

Eligible – Newmarket Residents between the ages of 4 to 18

For more information on programs and eligibility, please visit www.york.ca/children or contact ACCESS YORK AT 1(877) 464-9675.

York Region does not guarantee funding or space in programs or camps.

Criteria – Application + must demonstrate need for financial assistance with provision of proof of receiving subsidy (EI, OW, OH, GTRI, ODSP) Frequency – Twice per annum (Jan-June and July-Dec) Amount – Eligible 100% up to maximum of $200 Contact – 905-895-5193 ext. 2705 Canadian Tire Jumpstart® - Newmarket Chapter – Contact 905-895-5193 or ctjs@newmarket.ca

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Library Registration Registration for all library events can be done online through our Programs and Activities calendar on our homepage, directly by using the links in the following program descriptions, or by calling 905-953-5110 Ext. 4770 for Adult programs and 905-953-5105 for Children’s programs.

To reduce the risks associated with COVID-19 for visitors and staff, NPL is asking anyone attending an in-person program at the library to show proof of full vaccination (official government ID), except for young children currently ineligible for vaccination.

Masks are still required.

The Ontario Government has removed its enforced capacity limits for many in-person events.

However, NPL will continue to ensure health and safety are foremost in mind. The type of inperson program or event, and the individuals attending it, will be considerations used to determine capacity limits.

Library Programs Children’s Programs Clay Workshop with Cathy Gifford: Gingerbread Treasure Box – In-Person Create a beautiful Gingerbread House Treasure Box just in time for the Christmas season. You can decorate it with extra clay and cute press moulds, then add bright festive colours. Your new creation will be taken away to be kiln fired, dipped in clear glaze and refired making it shiny and water tight. It will be returned to the library in approximately two weeks.

Wednesday, December 8 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Ages: 9 years and up Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: $24 per child Register: https://bit.ly/3oeFwoo

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Christmas at the Library - Online Join us online for a fun time in this special Christmas program for the little ones. We’ll share stories and songs, and have a wonderful time celebrating the holiday season together.

Saturday, December 18 Time: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 3-6 years Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3qrVNcb

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Babytime - In-Person An eight-week interactive program for you and your baby, with songs, a variety of active rhymes and puppets. Registration required.

Payment is required for all children in attendance 6 months and older. Maximum of 10 babies, plus parent or caregiver.

Wednesday, January 5-February 23 Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Ages: 6-23 months Location: Children’s Floor Picture Book Area Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/30Du3XI

Toddlertime - In-Person A fun-filled eight-week program of stories, movement, fingerplays, rhymes and songs.

Maximum five toddlers, plus parent or caregiver.

Choose from two sessions.

Tuesday, January 4-February 22 Register: https://bit.ly/3HdvkVQ Wednesday, January 5-February 23 Register: https://bit.ly/3Hdmyr3 Times: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

Ages: 24-35 months Location: Program Room Cost: FREE

Tales For Threes - In-Person This is a program just for the terrific threes that will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially.

Featuring stories, songs and fingerplays.

Choose from two sessions.

Maximum 10 children.

Tuesday, January 4-February 22 Register: https://bit.ly/3on9TZO Wednesday, January 5-February 23 Register: https://bit.ly/3wHYl7p Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

Ages: 3 years Location: Story Room Cost: FREE

Parent-Child Mother Goose In-Person A group experience for you and your baby. This 10-week program focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. It will give your baby healthy early experiences with communication, language and social relationships, and provide a chance for you to socialize with other parents with young children. This program is brought to you

by EarlyON Child and Family Centre. Maximum 12 children, plus parent or caregiver.

Thursday, January 6-March 10 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Ages: 3-10 months with parent Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3DfbHdu

Full STEAM Ahead – In-Person Join us for two great STEAM workshops in January that will inspire your child’s curiosity about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Each workshop includes hands-on activities and experiments.

Workshop 1: Sound Waves Tuesday, January 11 Workshop 2: Structures Tuesday, January 25 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Ages: 10 - 12 years Location: Program Room Cost: $10 per child for activity kits for both workshops Register: https://bit.ly/3DpoQkf

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Kids Groove Music Program In-Person An active eight-week program that combines singing with visual stimulation, movement, instrumental experimentation and the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 15 children per class, plus parent or caregiver.

For Babies and Toddlers Wednesday, January 12-March 2 Time: 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Ages: 6-18 months Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: $82 per child Register: https://bit.ly/3Cnd8pj For Preschoolers Wednesday, January 12-March 2 Time: 9:35 – 10:05 a.m.

Ages: 2-5 years Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: $82 per child Register: https://bit.ly/3FfiCnR

Groovy Art - In-Person Presenter of Kid’s Groove Music, Nikki Forrester will host this eight-week craft-based program each week where children will get to experience different art mediums, where it’s about the experience not the finished product.

Children will complete 5 different art and craft activities each week as they move around the art stations at their own pace. Sand and water may be included. Dress your child in old clothes and bring a plastic bag to take home your child’s crafts.

Friday, January 14 - March 4 Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages: 2-5 years Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: $82 per child Register: https://bit.ly/3FfIhNb

Family Storytime - In-Person Join us as we enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and finger-plays and share good times together.

Maximum 10 children, plus parent or caregiver.

Every Saturday, starting Jan. 8 to June 25 Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

Ages: 6 months - 5 years Location: Children’s Floor Picture Book Area Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3ktsK47

Celebrate Black History Month at the Library - In-Person Join us for a special story time celebrating Black History Month. We will share stories and songs to honour the legacy and contributions Black Canadians have made, and continue to make, in Canada. Maximum 10 children.

Saturday, February 5 Time: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 3 - 6 years Location: Program Room Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3kNmFjr

Will You Be Our Valentine? In-Person Join us for a special Valentine’s Day program.

We’ll share stories and songs to celebrate the holiday. Maximum 10 children.

Saturday, February 12 Time: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 3 - 6 years Location: Program Room Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3ncFSwB

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Growth Mindset Class and Book Reading with author Jenny Mouse - Online Jenny Mouse, a preschool teacher and mom, wrote her book Brian the Brain Head Space: How Your Brain Works to help children understand the brain at an early age in order to help them reach their full potential. Using picture books and hands-on activities, Jenny will show kids the main parts of the brain and what they do, how the brain changes when we learn, and how using the brain to make new connections will lead to overcoming things we find hard to understand. Children will learn more about their most important tool.

Participants will need their own paper, pencil and playdough.

Thursday, February 17 Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages: 9 - 11 years Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/30ldAqJ

Full STEAM Ahead – In-Person Join us for two great STEAM workshops in February that will inspire your child’s curiosity about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Each workshop includes hands-on activities and experiments.

Workshop 1: Counting and Combinations Tuesday, February 8 Workshop 2: Measurements Tuesday, February 22 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Ages: 3 - 5 years Location: Program Room Cost: $10 per child for activity kits for both workshops Register: https://bit.ly/3Dq9A70

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Blox and Bots: Lego WeDo In-Person With Lego WeDo children learn to create and control a robot that combines Lego and advanced technology. WeDo introduces younger children to robotics, engineering and programming in a way that’s fun and exciting.

Tuesday, February 1 and 15 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Ages: 7 - 9 years Location: Program Room Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3oCmdW8

Teen Programs Seminar on U.S. University Options with Imbert Fung – In-Person High school students interested in university options in the U.S. can meet with education coach Imbert Fung of Future Reach Education for a free in-person information seminar. Learn how to identify and apply to U.S. universities compatible with student interests, and what scholarships and financial aids are available to Canadian students. Imbert was an admissions interviewer at a U.S. university, where he evaluated high school applicants from Canada.

As executive director of the non-profit AFS Intercultural Exchanges, he guided families and collaborated with schools to enable teenagers from different socioeconomic backgrounds to study abroad. Limit 30 participants.

Saturday, December 4 Time: 10:30 – 12:00 noon Ages: 14 years and up Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3CmBX5q

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Ancestral Voices Author Series: Adwoa Badoe - Online

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So excited to have Adwoa Badoe as part of the Ancestral Voices Author Series. Adwoa wrote the acclaimed Young Adult books Aluta and Between Sisters. She has also published the collection, The Pot of Wisdom: Ananse Stories, as well as several picture books for children. An oral storyteller, specializing in the folktales and legends of Africa, Adwoa will be showcasing her book Aluta. Ancestral Voices is hosted by NPL, co-developed by Maxine Gordon Palomino and Kim Wheatley, and supported by NACCA. It features Canadian authors of Indigenous, Caribbean and African ancestry and descent.

Thursday, December 9 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Ages: 14 years and up Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/nplbadoe

Would you like to know more about our Online Library? Are you overwhelmed with all the options, resources and just want to get started?

If you would like a personal introduction to our Online Library, the opportunity is here! Join us for a 1-hour virtual meeting where the first half will be a brief introduction to what we offer, and the second half will be an open question period.

Wednesday, December 8 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3FjZnJJ

Adult Programs Design Your Own 3D Custom Snowflake Ornament – Online Personalize your holiday decorations with a 3D printed custom snowflake ornament. Learn how to navigate using TinkerCAD.com a popular and free 3D modelling web tool. We’ll find a snowflake design and customize it in Tinkercad. Afterwards, you can send us your design to print on the library’s 3D printers for $3.

Thursday, December 4 and 18 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 15 Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3Do0ojs

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Learn About BrainFuse HelpNow: Live Tutoring for Elementary Students – Online Join us and learn about BrainFuse HelpNow, a free online tutoring and homework resource to help your child during the school year. To use BrainFuse you will need a library card. Please speak with our circulation staff, or visit our membership and borrowing page to learn about getting a library card, or renewing an existing card.

Wednesday, December 8 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3Dnx4JD

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Sequential Art: Telling a Story the Comic Way – Online Graphic Novels, comics, and strips all have one thing in common: their form of storytelling is done through sequential art and narrative. Join us online with comic author and creator Allison Danger, from the Writers Community of York Region, to learn the nuances of sequential storytelling and how a comic script is its very own type of storytelling.

Thursday, December 9 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3niMqtx

Employee Workplace Rights – Online Join Anatoly Dvorkin, employment lawyer and founding partner of D2Law LLP, who will discuss some of today’s most relevant topics in employment law including: Covid-19 mandatory vaccine mandates, termination, accommodation for human rights, and the difference between dismissal and constructive dismissal. Please note: this session is not intended to provide specific legal “advice.” It is, instead, a chance for you to get an overview of the law and to help you better navigate your legal circumstances. @D2Law Tuesday, December 14 Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3wQmtEN

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How To Use eBooks – Online NPL has a great online collection of eBooks for you to explore. Let us show how to download them on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or eReader. You will need a valid library card or e-access card to use NPL’s Online Library. Visit our membership and borrowing page https:// bit.ly/3HCjQvo to learn more about getting a library card Tuesday, December 14 Time: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3qJjzRk

Getting Started With Online Grocery Shopping – Online Can’t go grocery shopping this week? No problem! Order online and pickup curbside, or get home delivery! The options offered by grocery stores are expanding, and we’ll look at how you can take advantage of their services.

Thursday, December 16 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3qMh3to

NPL’s Online Cookbook Club: Freeze Ahead and Quick Meals – Online Let’s get cooking! For December we’ll be cooking up delicious recipes that are quick and easy to make. We’ll suggest books you might find useful, but you can choose your own recipes as well.

Thursday, December 16 Time: 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3nkA3Ny

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How To Buy & Sell Local: Discover Online Marketplaces for Used Items – Online Learn how to buy and sell items you no longer need through online markets. We’ll show you how to save money and make money using Facebook Marketplace, Kijiiji and VarageSale.

These online markets are a great way to buy locally, sell locally and prevent items from ending up in the landfill. Register now and enjoy the benefits of taking your garage sale virtual.

Wednesday, December 29 Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Cost: FREE Register: https://bit.ly/3oxSLR5

We’re open Come Rediscover Your Library Get Inspired, Get Creative

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Magna Centre

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Rent ice this winter season anytime, Anywhere with the new, easy to use app.

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Fire Safety Checklist In a fire emergency, every second counts.

Test all smoke alarms.

Develop a home escape plan and practice it.

Check all electrical cords and ensure they are in good condition. Replace damaged cords right away.

Make sure all of your extension cords are used safely and are not under carpets or across walking areas.

Check the kitchen and make sure flammable items are cleared away from the stovetop.

Avoid overloading a circuit with 'octopus outlets.' If additional outlets or circuits are required, have them installed by a licensed electrician.

Have your chimney inspected and cleaned regularly (at least once a year).

Have your furnace inspected at least once a year. If you have portable space heaters, ensure they are at least 1 metre away from burnable items.

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Draw a floor plan or a map of your home.

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Designate a safe place to meet once outside.

• Practice your home escape plan regularly with everyone in your home.

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Teach everyone that their priority is to get out and stay safe.

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Teach kids when and how to call 9-1-1.

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Practice. Practice. Practice.

Don’t wait, plan your escape!

Check your clothes dryer and make sure the vent and filter are clean.

Install a carbon monoxide alarm.

If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out sefely once the smoke alarm sounds. Working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan could save your life.

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