Youth Programs General Interest
Youth Zone - Pre Teen (10-13yrs) Calling all pre-teens ages 10-13 years - this awesome program is for you! You can play sports in the gym, use the gaming tables, play board games, and participate in the theme of the week. Want to try something new? Come let our fantastic youth leaders know what you want to do. No registration, please drop on in! Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm FREE
“The reason why I come here because it lifts my spirits after a hard day and mostly because my friends are here too. There’s also a lot of stuff I can’t normally do.” Ethen A. Youth Zone - Pre Teen The Rec Room is a unique and safe space for youth aged 13-18 to meet new people and try new activities! Join the youth leaders for a variety of activities including sports, games, music, crafts, cooking, special events and much more. Each Friday there’s something new on the calendar to tryout. No registration necessary, drop on in! Fridays FREE
Red Cross Babysitter Training (11-16yrs)
Youth Zone Fitness Blender (13-18yrs)
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency Prerequisite: Minimum 11 years old or completion of grade 5.
Youth Zone Fitness Blender is a series of fitness and wellness classes specifically for teens. Classes may include spin, bootcamp, TRX, yoga, strength training, aqua fitness and fundamental movement skills. Some nutritional education and hands on food skills will also be explored. All classes are taught by BCRPA fitness instructors. Participants will also receive a 1-month facility pass and Fitness Centre Orientation upon the completion of at least 6 of 8 classes.
Sunday Apr 26 $65/1 session
9:00am-5:00pm
6:00-9:00pm
26020
Red Cross Stay Safe! (9-13yrs) Real-world scenarios often call on children to respond to challenges. The Stay Safe! program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills, while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations. Prerequisite: Minimum 9 years of age or completion of grade 3. Sunday Jun 7 $40/1 session
Youth Zone - Teen (13-18yrs)
Fitness
9:00am-4:00pm
26023
Needle Felted Bunny (14yrs+) Saturday Apr 18 $80/1 session
10:00am-2:00pm 26103
Crazy Yarns Crochet Workshop (13yrs+) Thursday Apr 23 $14/1 session
7:00-8:00pm
26166
Monday Apr 20 - Jun 15 $42/8 sessions
3:00-4:00pm
25323
YOUTH SWIMS (13-18YRS)
This spring, grab your swimsuit and join the LPRC Youth and Aquatic Teams for FREE YOUTH SWIMS! Great tunes, party lights, snacks, and so much more!
April 3, May 1, June 5 8:00-9:00pm
REC ROOM
Yarn Octopus Crochet for Beginners (13yrs+) Thursday
Apr 30 - May 21 7:00-8:00pm
26178
For more information on the above programs, check out page 15!
YOUTH WEEK - MAY 1-7
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Youth week is a week of fun filled activities and celebrations intended to build a strong connection between youth and their communities. Watch for details and a schedule of events!
Aquatic Programs Junior Lifeguard Club (8-12yrs)
Red Cross Adult & Teen Swim Basics (13yrs+)
Lifesaving Instructor Recert (16yrs+)
Junior Lifeguard Club is a multi-level program where 8-12 year olds can learn attitudes and skills that could one day save a life. The JLC is designed to let kids participate in activities similar to those of real lifeguards. Lesson from 5:30-6:30, organizing and shadow guarding thru public swim 6:30-8:00 (optional).
These courses are designed to develop and increase swimmers’ comfort on the water through basic flotation, movement and breathing skills and to foster the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to stay safe in, on and around the water. Swim basics 1 offers an introduction to swimming with a focus on front swim. Swim basics 2 focuses on developing front and back crawl, establishing comfort in deep water and increasing the swimming distance.
This clinic is for individuals needing to recertify or update their existing Lifesaving Instructor certification as LSI is valid for two years from the date of certification. Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross and Lifesaving Instructor combined are worth three grade 11 high school credits. Prerequisites: LSI certification.
Friday Apr 17 - Jun 19 $100/10 sessions
5:30-6:30pm
25886
Red Cross Swim Strokes This course will help you develop one or more swimming strokes, working toward proficiency and increased endurance. Work with your Water Safety Instructor to choose the strokes and set your goals and priorities. If you are interested in developing your strokes so that you can train for a triathlon, this is the ideal course for you. Saturday Apr 18 - Jun 27 $75/10 sessions
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10:30-11:30am
Saturday Apr 18 - Jun 27 $75/10 sessions
10:00-11:00am
25782
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Sunday May 24 Please call 250.245.6424 for more information
National Lifeguard Pool Recert A Lifesaving Society NL certification is valid for two years from the date of certification and must be current for employment. This clinic is for individuals needing to recertify their NL award. Prerequisites: LSI certification. A current CPR-C or Standard First Aid award is recommended. Thu/Fri Jun 18 - 19 $125/2 sessions
5:30-9:30pm
26113
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