NORTH COWICHAN RECREATION
Fall Recreation Guide
FULLER LAKE ARENA COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE September 8 to January 2, 2027 Registration Opens on August 26, 2026 at 7 am
REGISTER @ www.reccowichan.ca
Table Of Contents
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FACILITIES INFROMATION Facilities and Operating Hours Facility Schedules
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Registration and Cancellations
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Refund and Withdrawal Policy
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FITNESS Adult General Fitness
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Choose to Move
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Spin
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Yoga
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Zumba
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Personal Training
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Gym Orientations
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Registered Fitness Schedule
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Dryland Drop-In Schedule
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Dryland fitness Description
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Aquatic Drop-In Schedule
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Fuller Lake Drop-In Schedule
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Admissions and Fees
Events
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AQUATICS Swim Parent and Tot
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Swim Preschool
22-24
Swim School Aged
25-28
Swim Adult/Teen Advanced Aquatics www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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ARENA Learn To Skate Preschool
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Learn To Skate School Aged
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COMMUNITY RECREATION Early Years
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School Age
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Camps
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General Interest
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Outdoor Activities
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Childminding
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YOUTH OUTREACH Youth Outreach
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
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Cowichan Aquatic Centre
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Fuller Lake Arena
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Facilities and Operating Hours
Cowichan Aquatic Centre 250.746.7665
Fuller Lake Arena 250.246.3811
2653 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5
2876 Fuller Lake Rd, Chemainus, BC VOR 1K5
Serving the Cowichan area, our flagship facility features a fullfeatured aquatic venue that includes a wave pool, lazy river, twin water slides, 8 lane 25-metre competitive lap pool, steam room, sauna and swirl pool. Additionally, we feature an abundance of fitness classes, a full fitness centre, meeting spaces, birthday parties and more.
Serving North Cowichan and the surrounding area, this arena provides an excellent ice skating surface, two meeting rooms, and ample parking to handle a variety of activities. In addition, it is home to a variety of programs and is the recreation base for the communities of Chemainus and Crofton.
Aquatic Centre Hours
Fuller Lake Arena Hours
Monday-Friday: 6:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 7:30am- 8:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Fitness Centre Hours Monday-Friday: 6:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 7:30am - 8:00pm Sunday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: Programs and Rentals Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Fitness Centre Hours Monday -Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Saturday/Sunday: Closed
*The annual maintenance shutdown will occur September 5 through September 27.
www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Facilities Schedules Facilities Schedules
COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE September 28 - December 19, 2026
Sunday
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Aquatic Centre
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
6:00 am - 9:00 pm
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fitness Centre
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
6:00 am - 9:00 pm
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Waves & Slides
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Diving Boards
Call reception at 250-746-7665 or email recreation@northcowichan.ca for more information.
For all schedule changes, including our annual maintenance shutdown, holiday closures, and special events, please visit our website at www.northcowichan.ca/recreation
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Facilities Schedules
FULLER LAKE ARENA September 8, 2026 to December 17 2026
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Parent and Tot Skate
9:00 am 10:00 am
9:00 am 10:00 am
Adult Lap Skate 18+
10:00 am 11:00 am
10:00 am 11:00 am
Public Skate
Stick and Puck Skate 14+ 50+ Drop In Hockey Fitness Centre 16+
Thursday
Friday
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm and 6:45 pm 8:00 pm
3:15 pm 4:30 pm
11:15 am 12:15 pm
11:15 am 12:15 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am
8:30 am 10:00 am
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Skate Sharpening $5.45 Helmets are recommended and not supplied.
For all schedule changes, including holiday closures, events, and tournament days, please visit our website at www.northcowichan.ca/recreation
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Individual and Family Admission Rates
INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY ADMISSIONS & PASSES Starting September 1, 2026 10 or 30 Visit Passes
Load a card with 10 or 30 visits then reload again as needed. Visits expire 24 months after initial purchase.
1-Month Membership Perfect for those who frequent the facility 3 times or more per week. Membership lasts for 30 days from date of purchase.
Annual Membership
Full access for the year (includes drop-in fitness, access to the pools & hot areas).
Annual Plus Membership Full access yearly pass including 1 token each visit, automatic extensions for stat holidays and shut down. Plus, you can freeze the pass if you are unable to attend. Minimum 7-day freeze.
Leisure Access Pass The Leisure Access Pass provides low-income residents the ability to access basic recreation programs and services in the Municipality of North Cowichan. These include drop-in programs and all public swimming and skating events (skate rentals not included).
Individual Admission
Pass Type
10 Visit Pass
30 Visit Pass
1 Month Membership
Annual Membership
Annual Plus Membership
Duration
Single
Family
10 Trips
30 Trips
30 Days
365 Days
385 Days
55+
$5.25
$4.05
$47.20
$131.25
$58.85/mo
$311.15
$588.20
Adult 19-54yrs
$6.95
$5.15
$62.55
$173.75
$78.45/mo
$414.80
$785.00
Youth 13-18yrs or Student 19+ w/ Full-time student ID
$4.95
$3.60
$44.35
$123.75
$54.85/mo
$290.00
$580.00
$3.40
$2.85
$31.25
$85.00
$39.20/mo
$207.40
$392.00
Infant/Toddler 0-3yrs
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tokens
$0.50 per
$0.50 per
$0.50 per
$0.50 per
$0.50 per
$0.50 per
1 per visit
PASS NAME
Child 4-12yrs
Duration
Tokens
Freezing Your Pass N/A
N/A
No
No
No
No
Extensions: Shutdown, Statutory Holidays Refunds
Yes min. 7 days each Yes
N/A
N/A
No
No
Valid Medical
Valid Medical
Anytime
*Please note all passes can be used at both the Fuller Lake Arena and the Cowichan Aquatic Centre www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Registration Registrationand andCancellations Cancellations
Registration Policies & Guidelines
North Cowichan delivers year-round programs, services, and events. These initiatives help enhance the mental, social, and physical well-being of our residents, while also helping to build strong communities and economic benefits. Connect with your community by exploring the many recreational activities and events we provide. Our goal is to provide accessible recreational opportunities for everyone.
3 Easy Ways To Register: By Phone
Online
www.reccowichan.ca Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Payment by Visa, Mastercard, or Amex
In Person
Cowichan Aquatic Centre 250.746.7665
Cowichan Aquatic Centre 2653 James Street
Fuller Lake Arena 250.246.3811
Fuller Lake Arena 2876 Fuller Lake Road
During operational hours
During operational hours
Payment by Visa or Mastercard
Payment by Visa, Amex or Mastercard, Cash or Debit
What happens when a program, camp, or rental is cancelled:
From time to time we all end up with unexpected emergencies or interruptions.
If we must cancel: Regrettably, if a minimum number of participants is not met, we may have to cancel or combine classes due to insufficient registration. These decisions are made prior to the course start date. Please register early to avoid disappointment. A 100% refund is granted when we cancel a program. When a class has been cancelled due to instructor illness, weather conditions, or facility interruptions, a class will be added on at the end of the session whenever possible. If this is not possible, you will be issued a refund in the amount of the missed class.
Your plans have changed; You have to cancel: A refund will be issued if we receive the applicable withdrawal notification. Programs and lessons require five (5) or more days’ notice prior to the course start date. Camps, certification courses, and facility bookings require seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the course start date. If appropriate notice is not given, no refund will be issued. There may be other exceptions to these guidelines. In some cases, these exceptions will be noted in the individual course description. To request a refund, please contact the facility that is offering your program. All refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee. www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Registration and Cancellations
Refund & Withdraw Policy Fuller Lake Arena, Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Crofton Outdoor Pool
If you have questions in regard to our refund information, please give us a call at 250.746.7665 (Cowichan Aquatic Centre) or 250.246.3811 (Fuller Lake Arena).
Timeline
All General Programs (Advanced Aquatics, Camps, First Aid, Lessons, etc)
Seven or more days before course begins
$5 refund processing fee: No charge if left as credit on account
Six days or less before course begins
No withdrawals/No refunds
Timeline
Birthday Parties and Facility Rentals
Two weeks or more before booking begins
$5 refund processing fee: No charge if left as credit on account
Less than two weeks but more than seven days before facility booking begins
$10 cancellation or rescheduling fee plus $5 refund processing fee: No charge if left as credit on account
Seven days or less before facility booking begins
No withdrawals/No refunds
Membership Type
Membership and Passes
Monthly or Annual Pass
No refunds
10 and 30 Visit Pass
Unused: $10 withdraw fee plus $5 refund processing fee: No charge if left as credit on account In use: no refunds or withdrawals permitted, not transferrable.
Annual Plus Pass
Withdraws in whole months only; pro-rated for the number of months remaining. $10 withdrawal fee plus $5 refund processing fee: No charge if left as credit on account.
Medical Withdrawals:
In cases of extended illness or injury, a prorated refund or credit may be granted upon the provision of a medical note. Classes missed due to sickness, vacation, or other reasons will not be refunded or credited.
We have to cancel:
A 100% refund is granted when we cancel a program (instructor illness, facility closure, etc.). If a class has to be cancelled, an additional one will be added at the end of the session whenever possible.
Refund Processing:
Payments made by credit card will be refunded to the initial payment. Payments made by cash, cheque, or debit will be refunded by cheque. Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks’ processing time. www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Events
SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 4, 2026 To celebrate Fuller Lake Arena as an important part of North Cowichan’s community history by highlighting the people, teams, events, and memories that have shaped the facility over the years. The project will combine a historical digital display throughout Culture Days with a free family celebration skate on the final day Youth Paint Night (12-18 years) Celebrate Culture Days and join us for a guided paint night! Our Art Instructor will share easy stepby-step instructions to create a masterpiece. Canvas and supplies are included. Although this is a free program, registration is required. TUE | 6:00pm - 8:00pm SEP 29 | FREE | 125689 Fuller Lake Arena
Latin Rhythms Beyond Salsa Celebrate Culture Days with us. Travel across Latin America through music and movement! Led by a passionate Chilean fitness instructor, this energetic one-hour session explores traditional and modern rhythms from South America to Mexico. No experience needed, just come ready to move and have fun! WED | 4:30pm - 5:30pm SEP 23 | FREE | 127542
Culture Days Community Skate Join us in honouring community, culture, and connection through a FREE family skate. Skating has long been part of our local tradition, bringing people together across generations to share stories, laughter, and new experiences. Whether you’re stepping onto the ice for the first time, practicing your skills, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is about celebrating the heritage of gathering and the joy of community spirit. All ages are welcome, and rentals are free. SUN | 3:15pm - 4:30pm OCT 4 | FREE | 125310 Fuller Lake Arena
OCTOBER - 2023 www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Events
Events Welcome Back Skate Kick off the skating season at our Welcome Back Skate! Enjoy great music, a fun atmosphere, fun activities, and a chance to win a door prize. It's the perfect way to celebrate the return of public skating at Fuller Lake Arena. FRI | 6:45pm - 8:00pm SEP 11 | General Admission
Fuller Lake Arena Pizza, Movie & Skate Night (all ages) Join us for a night of fun! We will watch a movie on the big screen in the AB room while eating pizza then head out on the ice for the Friday night skate. Rentals are included. FRI | 4:30pm - 8:00pm SEP 18 | $20 | DC League of Super-Pets | 117433 OCT 16 | $20 | ParaNorman | 117433 NOV 20 | $20 | The Lego Movie | 117433 DEC 11 | $20 | The Polar Express | 117433
Fuller Lake Arena Boo Bash Family Skate Celebrate Halloween on the ice! Wear your favourite costume, enjoy Halloween music and decorations. Costumed participants receive a Halloween treat and an entry into a door prize draw. FRI | 6:45pm - 8:00pm OCT 30 | General Admission | 117427
Teen Skate (12 to 18 years) A skate just for youth! Admission includes skate rentals, and a slice of pizza! FRI | 8:15pm - 9:15pm SEP 25 | $2 | Country Western | 118910 OCT 30 | $2 | Halloween | 118912 NOV 27 | $2 | Rock N’ Roll | 118914
Fuller Lake Arena Neon Night Skate FRI | 6:45pm - 8:00pm NOV 13 | General Admission | 117427
Thanksgiving Swim Bring your family and friends to enjoy some quality time during our holiday swim. MON | 10:00am - 3:00pm OCT 12 | General Admission
Cowichan Aquatic Centre Pizza/Movie/Swim Dive into an evening of fun with our Pizza/Movie/Swim Night! Come ready to sit back and relax while watching a movie on the big screen and having a slice of pizza! Then enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool to end off the night. We'll provide the pizza—just bring your swimsuit, towel! FRI | 5:00pm - 8:00pm OCT 2 | $25 | 125261 OCT 16 | $25 | 125264 OCT 30 | $25 | 125268 NOV 6 | $25 | 125269 NOV 20 | $25 | 125270 DEC 4 | $25 | 125271 DEC 11 | $25 | 125272
Spook’n Splash (6 to 12 years) Join us for a Spooktacular celebration this all Hallow’s Eve. Ghosts and goblins are invited to conjure up some magical fun with fantastic crafts, thrilling games and of course plenty of candy. The evening includes a free swim session in the pool. Don't miss out on this enchanting night of Halloween festivities filled with laughter, creativity and memorable moments. THU | 5:00pm - 8:00pm OCT 29 | $30/1 | 125256
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Fright Night Join us at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre for Fright Night! Here you can enjoy spooky games and activities, say "Hello" to our zombie lifeguards, and brave your way through our haunted house! This haunted event will make for an unforgettable Halloween!
Fuller Lake Arena
FRI | 4:00pm - 6:00pm OCT 23 | $10 | 127326
Glow in the Dark Swim
FRI | 7:00pm- 9:00pm OCT 23 | $10 | 127328
Back by popular demand! Light up the pool at our Glow in the Dark Swim! Join our activity leader for a night filled with fun games, prizes, and glowing accessories. Glow sticks available to purchase for $1. FRI | 6:30pm - 8:30pm NOV 27 | General Admission
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
SAT | 4:00pm - 6:00pm OCT 24 | $10 | 127332 SAT | 7:00pm - 9:00pm OCT 24 | $10 | 127330 *These are ticketed events, no general admission.
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
OCTOBER - 2023www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Events Breakfast with Santa He’s making a list, checking it twice, going to find out who’s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre for a visit, dip in the pool, and of course, breakfast! Stay after breakfast for a photo and swim with his elves and the big jolly guy himself. Breakfast from 10am-11am and Swim from 11:15am-12pm. SUN | 10:00am - 12:00pm DEC 13 | $10 | 127872 Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Santa Swim Bring the family for a festive holiday splash at our Santa Swim! Packed with fun for all ages. Swim alongside Santa Claus, make a splash on the diving boards, race down the waterslides, and take part in a variety of holiday-themed games and activities throughout the pool. Whether you're looking to burn off some holiday energy, create lasting family memories, or simply enjoy a fun afternoon at the pool, Santa Swim is the perfect way to celebrate the season. SAT | 3:00pm - 5:00pm DEC 19 | $10 | 127384
Holly House Celebrate the season by decorating your own gingerbread creation with icing and sweet treats to take home. Plus, enjoy holiday games and a free swim at the pool. A festive evening of creativity, fun, and holiday cheer! FRI | 5:00pm - 8:00pm DEC 18 | $30 | 125273 Cowichan Aquatic Centre Winter Wonderland Join us for the magic of the season at our Annual Winter Wonderland Public Skates! Enjoy a fun-filled event featuring skating, shinny hockey, a crafts room, and a special visit from Santa. Skate rentals are included—just bring your holiday cheer! FRI | 6:30pm - 8:30pm DEC 18 | $10 | 118228 SAT - WED DEC 19 - 23 | $10 1:00pm - 3:00pm | 118230 4:00pm - 6:00pm | 118231 THU | 10:00am - 1:00pm DEC 24 | $10 | 118233
SAT | 6:00pm - 8:00pm DEC 19 | $10 | 127386
Fuller Lake Arena
*Pools are CLOSED to the general public during these timeframes
Looking for a space to have a Christmas party? Book a private rental with our Winter Wonderland set up. Skate rentals are included. Skate attendant will be on the ice. A maximum of 99 people can attend. Call 250 246-3811 to book your spot. $220 per hour session. Rooms are available for an additional $20.
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Winter Wonderland Group Ice Rentals
SAT | 6:30pm - 7:30pm DEC 19 SUN - WED | 11:30am - 12:30pm & 6:30pm - 7:30pm DEC 20 - DEC 23 Fuller Lake Arena
OCTOBER - 2023 www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Fitness
Information Session October 1, 1:30-2:30pm COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE
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Fitness
Adult General Fitness Choose to Move
Kung Fu Kardio
Are you an older adult looking for motivation to become more physically active? Join the Choose to Move information session and find out if this free program is right for you. Choose to Move is not an exercise class—it's a motivational coaching program designed to help you build healthy habits and become more active in ways that suit your lifestyle. With the support of a trained activity coach and a group of peers, you’ll create a personalized action plan and get the encouragement you need to stick with it.
Get ready to sweat, strengthen, and unleash your power with Kung Fu Kardio! This total body workout is suitable for all fitness levels—no martial arts experience required. Using Kung Fu moves combined with a variety of equipment you will focus on conditioning, strength & flexibility. Led by a skilled Kung Fu Sifu, it’s fitness with a fierce twist! WED | 6:15pm - 7:15pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 | $66.65/5 | 122444 NOV 18 - DEC 16 | $66.65/5 | 122447
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
THU | 1:30pm - 2:30pm OCT 1 | Information Session | FREE | 121884 THU | 1:30pm - 2:30pm OCT 15 - DEC 3 | FREE | 121883
Cowichan Aquatic Centre ActivAge ActivAge is a free group led physical activity program for inactive older adults. It introduces participants to physical activity and reinforces their commitment to incorporate it into their daily lives. The program is progressive with planned physical activities based on ActivAge training. This fun and social program will help get participants moving in a relaxed environment with likeminded people. It focuses on improving activities associated with daily living, strengthening muscles used day-to-day. Registration for this program is open to those registered in the Choose to Move program. MON | 1:30pm - 2:30pm OCT 19 - DEC 7 | FREE | 121885
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
FAME FAME (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) Program is a researchbased group exercise program developed for people living with stroke who have some standing and walking ability. This FAME program is part of a research program conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia. Registrants may be contacted by the research team to discuss interest in potential participation in an optional research study. You do not have to participate in the research study to participate in the FAME program. FAME offers a safe and effective exercise program to enhance mobility and fitness of people living with stroke. Classes build on progression & repetition, offer motivation and social connection and are instructed by a FAME Certified Fitness Professional. MON/THU | 3:00pm - 4:00pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 | $275/10 | 121872 NOV 9 - DEC 10 | $275/10 | 121875
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
DanceVibe Join Connie for DanceVibe, a fun class with upbeat music and easy-to-follow dance routines inspired by her Latina roots. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or new to the moves, everyone is welcome- come for the fun, stay for the energy! THU | 5:30pm - 6:30pm SEP 10 - OCT 8 | $67.90/5 | 122396 OCT 15 - NOV 12 | $67.90/5 | 122402 NOV 19 - DEC 17 | $67.90/5 | 122405
Fuller Lake Arena
OCTOBER - 2023www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
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Fitness
General Fitness Zumba®
Senior Spin
Zumba® classes take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an intervalstyle, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Join Aiyana for a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
Enjoy a fun, low-impact cycling workout with motivating music! This joint-friendly class takes place indoors, so there's no need to worry about rain, wind, or freezing temperatures. All levels are welcome, and you decide how hard you want to work.
TUE | 6:30pm - 7:30pm SEPT 29 - NOV 3 | $69.80/6 | 122412 NOV 10 - DEC 8 | $58.20/5 | 122415 THU | 6:30pm - 7:30pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 | $69.80/6 | 122416 NOV 12 - DEC 10 | $58.20/5 | 122417
Cowichan Aquatic Centre Zumba® Gold Zumba® Gold is perfect for active older adults, and those new to Zumba®, who are looking for a modified, lower intensity Zumba® class. The class introduces easy-tofollow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!
THU | 1:30pm - 2:15pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 | $70/6 | 125489 NOV 12 - DEC 17 | $78.30/6 | 125490 WED | 5:15pm - 6:00pm OCT 7 - OCT 28 | $52.55/4 | 122423 NOV 18 - DEC 16 | $65.50/5 | 122424
Cowichan Aquatic Centre Senior Strength & Spin Enjoy the best of both worlds with this dynamic combination of cardio and strength training. Increase your endurance, sculpt and strengthen your muscles, challenge your core, and finish with relaxing stretches. A fun, effective workout designed to keep you active, strong, and energized. SAT | 10:30am - 11:30am OCT 3 - NOV 7 | $71.20/6 | 125491 NOV 14 - DEC 19 | $71.20/6 | 125492
MON | 10:00am - 11:00am SEP 14 - OCT 26 | $81.50/6 | 122386 *No class October 12
NOV 2 - DEC 14 | $95.05/7 | 122387
Fuller Lake Arena
Yoga Deep Stretch Yin Yoga
Spin
This low-intensity practice yoga class is great for joint and body rejuvenation. All levels are welcome.
Get a Spin On This high-energy, instructor-led indoor cycling workout is designed to build cardiovascular endurance, strengthen lower-body muscles, and boost overall fitness. You will be guided through a mix of seated and standing drills such as climbs, sprints, and intervals—while adjusting resistance and cadence. Come get your spin on! MON | 5:15pm - 6:00pm SEP 28 - NOV 2 | $65.50/5 | 122421 NOV 9 - DEC 14 | $78.30/6 | 122422 *No class October 12 WED | 5:15pm - 6:00pm OCT 7 - OCT 28 | $52.55/4 | 122423 NOV 18 - DEC 16 | $65.50/5 | 122424
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
MON | 6:30pm - 7:30pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 | $81.65/6 | 122408 No Class October 12
NOV 16 - DEC 14 | $68.65/5 | 122409
Cowichan Aquatic Centre Sunrise Yoga Start your day feeling refreshed and energized with this gentle Hatha yoga class. You will focus on mindful stretches, flowing movements, and connecting with yourself, all while honoring the calm and beauty of the morning. WED | 6:15am - 7:00am OCT 7 - NOV 4 | $57.40/5 | 122410 NOV 18 - DEC 16 | $57.40/5 | 122411
Yoga This low intensity slow practice yoga class is great for joint and body rejuvenation. All levels welcome! MON | 5:30pm - 6:30pm NOV 2 - DEC 14 | $94/7 | 122390
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Fitness
Fitness Centre Orientations Strength & Cardio Orientation
Gym Orientation During this time slot you can book either a Physical Activity Program Orientation OR a Strength & Cardio Plus Orientation. Please see description for information on what each orientation requires and offers.
Physical Activity Program Orientation For participants referred by their physician through Healthy Families BC. Meet one-on-one with a certified fitness instructor for a facility tour, fitness centre and pool orientation, program overview, and answers to your questions. Participants are eligible for a discounted 3-month membership upon completion. Available once per person.
New to the gym or unsure how to use the cardio and strength equipment? Our trained Weight Room instructors are here to help. This 30‑minute orientation provides the basics to get you started, including how to use equipment safely, proper gym etiquette, and answers to common form questions. Please note this is not a personalized program, but an entry-level introduction to the facility. Please see reception to book your appointment. MON | 2:00pm - 3:00pm SEPT 28 - DEC 14 | $53/1 | 124432 FRI | 1:30pm - 2:30pm OCT 2 - DEC 18 | $53/1 | 124433
Strength & Cardio Plus Orientation New to the fitness centre or need a refresher? This 60-minute one-on-one session with a Weight Room Instructor covers safe equipment use, fitness centre etiquette, and a basic starter workout to help you exercise with confidence. For more personalized guidance, ask about our Personal Training services.
Please stop in or call our reception desk to book your appointment 250-746-7665
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
TUE | 6:30pm - 7:30pm SEPT 29 - DEC 15 | $70 | 124695 THU | 12:00pm - 1:00pm OCT 1 - DEC 10 | $70 | 124697 FRI | 2:00pm - 3:00pm OCT 2 - DEC 18 | $70 | 124698
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Youth Orientations Youth between the ages of 13-15 years old must complete a fitness orientation and be registered to use the fitness center. The orientation will provide you with essential information to help you get started on an exercise program such as basic equipment use and tips on weight training to prevent injury to yourself or the equipment. Once the orientation is completed, participants will be registered at reception as having completed the orientation and they will receive 1 free pass to the facility. TUE | 3:45pm - 4:45pm SEPT 29 - DEC 15 | $4.95/1 | 124429 WED | 3:45pm - 4:45pm OCT 7 - DEC 16 | $4.95/1 | 124431 SAT | 2:00pm - 3:00pm OCT 3 - DEC 19 | $4.95/1 | 125476
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
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Personal Training Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Fuller Lake Arena offer Private and semi-private personal training. Aquatic personal training is available at Cowichan Aquatic Centre. ** Our certified trainers are ready to assist you wherever you are in your fitness journey! Personal Training supports all ages and fitness levels with motivation, accountability, and consistent guidance. Trainers provide individual attention, safe and effective exercises, proper form correction, and help in setting realistic goals. Sessions build confidence, add variety, and can be tailored to sport‑specific needs. Aquatic training ** offers benefits that are equal to-or even greater- than land-based exercise. Thanks to the water’s ability to support body weight, reduce joint stress, enhance full body circulation and aid in pain relief and post operative recovery. This is NOT swimming lessons
Personal Training Sessions: Private 1 - on 1 - any fitness level 3 Sessions - $295 per participant 5 Sessions - $445 per participant 10 Sessions - $865 per participant
Semi-private Personal Training: Max 2 -you and a friend- equal fitness level 3 Sessions - $160 per participant 5 Sessions - $245 per participant 10 Sessions - $455 per participant
Please complete this form with accuracy An assessment is required for any program creation. All sessions are one hour in length. All prices include taxes. Packages expire 1 year from date of purchase. Medical clearance may be required. 24 hours’ notice is required for appointment cancellations. If less than 24 hours' notice is provided you will be charged for the session.
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Fitness Registered Fitness Schedule Cowichan Aquatic Centre - September 28 - December 19 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunrise Yoga 6:15-7:00am Senior Strenght & Spin 10:30-11:30 Gym Orientation* 12:00-1:00pm
Gym Orientation* 12:00-1:00pm Senior Spin 1:30-2:15pm
Active Age 1:30-2:30pm
Water Wellness 1:30-2:30pm
Strength & Cardio Orientation 2:00-3:00pm
Youth Orientation 3:45-4:45pm
Fame 3:00-4:00pm
Choose to Move 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Orientation 3:45-4:45pm
Gym Orientation* 2:00-3:00pm
Buddy Vibe 4:15-5:00pm
Fame 3:00-4:00pm Zumba 6:30-7:30pm
Get a Spin on 5:15-6pm
Zumba 6:30-7:30pm
Get a Spin on 5:15-6pm
Deep Stretch Yin Yoga 6:30-7:30pm
Gym Orientation* 6:30-7:30pm
Kung Fu Kardio 6:15-7:15pm
Strength & Cardio Orientation 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Orientation 2:00-3:00pm
*Gym Orientation This can either be a Physical Activity orientation or a Strength & Cardio Plus orientation.
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Fitness Dryland Drop-In Fitness Schedule at Cowichan Aquatic Centre: September 28 - December 19 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Boot Camp 6:00 -7:00am
Tone & Tighten 7:30-8:15am
Sensory Friendly 7:15-8:45am
45 Strength 7:30-8:15am
Good Morning Yoga Yoga for Strength & 9:00-10:00am Power Starts Oct 6 9:00-9:45am
Total Body Conditioning 9:00-10:00am
Muscle Hustle 9:15-10:15am
Spin 10:15-11:00am
Thursday
Friday
Core Fit 6:00-7:00am
Spin 6:15-7:00am Starts Oct 9
Sensory Friendly 7:15-8:45am
Tone & Tighten 7:30-8:15am
Good Morning Yoga 7:45-8:45am Starts Oct 8
HIIT 9:00-10:00am
Full Body Strength 9:15-10:15am
Step & Strength 8:45-10:00am
Spin 9:15-10:00am Yoga for Strength & Power 10:15-11:00am
Spin 10:15-11:00am
Saturday
Ab Fab 10:15-10:45am
Spin 10:15-11:00am Jointful Yoga 11:00am-12:00pm *starts Nov 2
Joint Wellness 10:45-11:45am
Joint Wellness 10:45-11:45am TRX 11:15-11:45am
Lunch Crunch 12:15-1:15pm
Soma Yoga Starts Oct 27 12:15-1:15pm TRX Lunch 12:30-1:00pm
Lunch Crunch 12:15-1:15pm
Stretch 1:20-1:50pm
Tone & Tighten 1:30-2:15pm
TRX 11:15-11:45am
Sensory Friendly 2:00-3:00pm
Kettle Bells and More 5:00-6:00pm
Sensory Friendly 6:00-9:00pm
Joint Wellness 10:45-11:45pm
Yoga for Calm 12:15-1:15pm Starts Oct 8
Spin 5:30-6:15pm
Express Cardio Fit 30 5:30-6:00pm
Strength & Stretch 11:15am-12pm Lunch Crunch 12:15-1:15pm Starts Oct 9
Strong and Stable Yoga 1:30-2:15pm Starts Oct 8 Sensory Friendly 2:00-3:00pm
Express Strength 5:00-5:30pm
Yoga for Gymgoers 11:00am-12:00pm
Butts & Abs 5:00-5:45pm
Joint Wellness 12:30-1:30pm
Sensory Friendly 1:00-3:00pm
Sensory Friendly 2:00-3:00pm
Power Beats 5:00-6:00pm
Sensory Friendly 6:00-9:00pm
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Dryland Drop-In Fitness Descriptions 45 Strength This class works your entire body. Full of fun variations on classic exercises with different equipment. Leave refreshed to take on the rest of your day!
Ab Fab In just 30 minutes, focus on fabulous abs and come away feeling strong. Boot Camp Start your morning with a dynamic circuit workout, moving through stations that target every muscle group. Butts & Abs No more buts… this class will sculpt, burn, and tone the glutes as well as the abdominals. Great for everyone! Core Fit Exercise to strengthen your 'core' muscles; abdominal, back and pelvis. A blend of strength and stretch techniques will build your core, making it easier to participate in activities and everyday life. Express Cardio A 30-minute cardio class using a selection of exercises that will give you results. Express Strength A 30-minute full body strength session to help build muscular strength and endurance, using light to medium weights and high repetitions. Full Body Strength Excellent aerobic workout routine using a variety of equipment, with muscle toning, and a cool down. Good Morning Yoga Community-minded hatha yoga, anchored in opening and closing breath work and meditation. Responsive to the needs of those who drop in, classes offer mindful, focused movement to support physical, mental, and emotional range, balance, self-sensing, and ease. HIIT HIIT is a high-intensity, interval-based training class, it alternates maximum effort with recovery periods. Great for cardio, boosting metabolism and you will burn calories for a few hours after your work. Low impact options will always be offered.
Jointful Yoga Great for Joint Health and Joint Renewal. It is slow, meditative, and strengthening. Joint Wellness A Gentle dryland exercise program that includes chair exercises, strength, mobility, balance, and relaxation. Kettle Bells & More A fun interval class featuring kettlebell swings and varied equipment to build strength, tone muscles, and boost cardio. Lunch Crunch Full body circuit training is guaranteed to get the heart rate up for the mid-day sweat. Muscle Hustle A full body, high intensity interval training class that will get those muscles hustling. Power Beats Power Beats is a full-body fitness class that combines the energy of dance with the benefits of strength training. Move to motivating music while enjoying a mix of cardio routines and muscle-sculpting exercises that help build strength, endurance, and confidence. Suitable for a variety of fitness levels. Soma Yoga An alignment and anatomy-based strength building class. This challenging practice will assist in building muscle, balance, strength, and flexibility. Slower longer holds. Spin Upbeat cardio classes. A great way to challenge yourself through drills and skills. Look at cycling in a new light. Step & Strength An energizing start to your weekend! An hour and 15 minutes cardio and strength intervals class using the steps for an all-over body workout. Followed by core and a great stretch!
Strength & Stretch This is 45 minutes of strength followed by 15 minutes of Yoga-style stretching; it will leave you feeling strong and lean. Stretch The goal of this class is to improve flexibility and range of motion Strong & Stable Yoga Build balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength, with or without equipment, while playfully connecting your core and limbs to gravity and space. Tone & Tighten This class works your entire body. Full of fun variations on classic exercises with different equipment. Leave refreshed to take on the rest of your day! Total Body Conditioning This is an all-over body workout with a focus on strength; there will be low-impact cardio to keep the heart rate elevated. If you need that extra push this is for you. TRX & TRX Lunch Core, endurance & and strength all in one. Focusing on the fundamental principles of suspension training. Ideal for beginners to advanced. Yoga for Calm Gentle hatha yoga to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. With breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement, classes release stress while improving range of motion. Yoga for Gymgoers This class offers full-body relief for tight muscles. Instead of flowing quickly, you'll hold traditional and non-traditional yoga positions to get a deep stretch. Great for all abilities. Yoga for Strength & Power Beginner-friendly and welcoming to all levels, this class guides you through poses that build strength, endurance, and flexibility using only your body weight. You’ll learn to move with your breath through stretches and strengthening holds, options for more challenging variations.
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Fitness
Aquatic Drop-In Fitness Schedule Sept 28 - Dec 19 Monday
Tuesday
Aqua Yoga 7:30-8:15am
Aqua Spin 8:15-8:45am
Wednesday
Thursday
Aqua for Calm 7:15-8:15am
Aqua Yoga 7:30-8:15am
Aqua Spin 8:15-8:45am
Aqua Spin 8:15-8:45am
Water Fit 9:00-9:45am
Friday
Water Fit 9:00-9:45am
Aqua Burn 9-10am
Aqua Burn 9:00-10:00am
Aqua Burn 9:00-10:00am
Arthritic Flow 10:30-11am
Aqua Therapy 10:00-10:45am
Arthritic Flow 10:30-11:00am
Reconditioning 11:15-12pm
Aqua Spin 11:30-12:00pm
Reconditioning 11:15-12:00pm
Aqua Lunch 12:15-1pm
Aqua Lunch 12:15-1:00pm
Aqua Lunch 12:15-1:00pm
Aqua Dance 2:45-3:30pm
Water Fit 2:45-3:30pm
Aqua Fit 7:00-7:45pm
Aqua Fit 7:00-7:45pm
Aquatic Drop-In Fitness Descriptions Aqua Burn Cardio, Cardio, Cardio…This all-levels class includes warm up, cardio, strengthening, abs, and a cool down. Taught in the cooler pool. Aqua Dance Get ready to move, splash, and smile with uplifting Latin, salsa, and global rhythms — all in the water! No experience needed, just bring your good vibes. Low impact, high energy, and pure joy with Connie for 45 minutes of dance fun! Aqua for Calm Relax, restore, with this gentle aquatic fitness class. Using a variety of equipment, you'll move through slow, flowing exercises designed to improve flexibility, balance, and core strength while enjoying the calming benefits of the water. Arthritic Flow Recovering from an injury, surgery, or have limited mobility? A gentle warm-up followed by range of motion exercises, a warm down, and relaxing stretch. Taught in the warm pool. Aqua Fit This all-levels class includes warm-up, cardio, strengthening, abs, and a cool down. Taught in the cooler pool. Some classes may be taught in the deep water with floatation belts. Aqua Lunch In the cooler pool, this great lunch time workout is 45 minutes and includes cardio, strength, and a cool down. Aqua Spin Tethered to the lane line and performing simulated spin exercises - this program is a great toning & cardio workout. Taught in the Cooler pool. Aqua Therapy This is good for those living with arthritis, lower back pain, fibromyalgia or recovering from acute illness or surgery. Includes range of motion, muscle conditioning, and 10-15 minutes of gentle cardio. Work at your own pace, taught in the warm pool. Aqua Yoga Develop strength and balance with this relaxing form of aquatic exercise. Aqua Yoga is low impact, performing Yoga poses in warm water. Reconditioning This is great for those who are looking for a little more of a challenge but still requiring some therapy. This class includes 1520 minutes cardio with range of muscle conditioning, strengthening, and stretching. It will help you take on some of the other aquatic fitness classes. Taught in the warm pool. Water Fit Taught in the warmer pool, these easy-to-follow moves use the water as resistance, is non-impact, core & strength WWW.REALLYGREATSITE.COM 18 challenging as well as fun. www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks | recreation@northcowichan.ca
FULLER LAKE ARENA Fall Fitness Schedule Sept 10 - Dec 19, 2026 Drop In
Thursday
Definition Cardio
9:00am - 10:00am
Spin
9:15am - 10:00am
Starts Sept 25
Gentle Fit
Friday
10:15am - 11:00am
The Fitness Centre is open and available for drop in Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4pm.
Registered
Monday
Dance Vibe Yoga Starts Nov 2
Zumba Gold
Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm 10:00am - 11:00am
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Fuller Lake Drop-In Fitness Descriptions Definition Cardio A group fitness class that combines cardio and strength intervals with emphasis on functional and/or integrated weight bearing techniques. Gentle Fit A group fitness class that combines cardio and strength intervals with emphasis on functional and/or integrated weight bearing techniques. This class is suitable for beginners and those returning to fitness
Spin Enjoy a fun, low-impact cycling workout with motivating music! This joint-friendly class takes place indoors, so there's no need to worry about rain, wind, or freezing temperatures. All levels are welcome, and you decide how hard you want to work.
Fuller Lake Registered Fitness Descriptions DanceVibe Join us for a fun dance class with upbeat music and easy-to-follow dance routines. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or new to the moves, everyone is welcome- come for the fun, stay for the energy! Yoga This low intensity slow practice yoga class is great for joint and body rejuvenation. All levels welcome!
Zumba Zumba® Gold is perfect for active older adults, and those new to Zumba®, who are looking for a modified, lower intensity Zumba® class. The class introduces easyto-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!
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Aquatics
Swim Parent and Tot Parent & Tot 1 - Jellyfish (4 mo-12 mo) Provides an orientation to water for infants and their parent/caregiver learning how to swim safely with their infant in the pool through instruction of holds and supports. Infants will be introduced to getting their faces wet, blowing bubbles, and floating with the help of their caregiver.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3:30pm - 4:00pm SEP 29 - NOV 3 $45/6 | 125425
12:20pm - 12:50pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125547
10:35am - 11:05am OCT 1 - NOV 5 $45/6 125455
9:10am - 9:40am NOV 13 - DEC 18 $45/6 | 125568
5:00pm - 5:30pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125542
Parent & Tot 2/3 -Goldfish/Seahorse (12 mo-3 yrs) Teaches toddlers how to play in the water safely! They’ll learn how to enter and exit, develop floating and kicking skills with help from their caregiver, and play games to encourage them to get their face wet and blow bubbles in the water.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10:15am - 10:45am SEP 29 - NOV 3 $45/6 | 125349
12:20pm - 12:50pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125440
10:35am - 11:05am NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125561
9:10am - 9:40am OCT 2 - NOV 6 $45/6 | 125469
11:15am - 11:45am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $37.50/5 | 125479 No Lesson October 10
11:30am - 12:00pm NOV 10 - DEC 15 $45/6 | 125550
4:50pm - 5:20pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125444
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Swim Preschool Level 1 - Octopus Preschool 1 is a transitional level that transfers the preschooler to the care of the instructor. Preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. They’ll learn how to put their face in the water, blow bubbles in the water, and how to float and glide.
Sunday
8:40am - 9:10am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $37.50/5 | 125512 No Lesson October 11
8:40am - 9:10am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $37.50/5 | 125651
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
4:35pm - 5:05pm NOV 2 - NOV 25 | $52.50/7 | 125524 No lesson November 11
3:45pm - 4:15pm SEP 29 - OCT 15 | $45/6 | 125369 OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $45/6 | 125571 NOV 10 - NOV 26 | $45/6 | 125572 DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $45/6 | 125573
Monday 3:15pm - 3:45pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $45/6 | 125405 No lesson October 12
3:15pm - 3:45pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $37.50/5 | 125540
5:40pm - 6:10pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $45/6 | 125406
Tuesday
9:40am - 10:10am SEP 29 - NOV 3 $45/6 | 125350
Wednesday 11:10am - 11:40am OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125441 NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125548
10:20am - 10:50am NOV 10 - DEC 15 $45/6 | 125551
3:15pm - 3:45pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125539
Thursday
Friday
10:10am - 10:40am 10:20am - 10:50am OCT 1 - NOV 5 OCT 2 - NOV 6 $45/6 | 125456 $45/6 | 125470
10:10am - 10:40am NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125564
Saturday
10:20am - 10:50am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $37.50/5 | 125502 No Lesson October 10
10:20am - 10:50am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $37.50/5 | 125640 No Lesson December 12
5:25pm - 5:55pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125446
No lesson October 12
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Swim Preschool Level 2 - Crab Teaches preschoolers how to safely jump into chest-deep water and how to swim wearing a PFD. They’ll learn submersion skills and continue to work on floats, glides, and kicking with buoyant objects.
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
5:30pm - 6:00pm SEP 28 - OCT 28 | $60/8 | 125407
5:25pm - 5:55pm SEP 29 - OCT 15 | $45/6 | 125370 OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $45/6 | 125574
No lesson September 30 No lesson October 12
4:50pm - 5:20pm NOV 10 - NOV 26 | $45/6 | 125575 DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $45/6 | 125576
Sunday
Monday
8:40am - 9:10am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $37.50/5 | 125513
4:15pm - 4:45pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $45/6 | 125408
No Lesson October 11 No Lesson October 12
8:40am - 9:10am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $37.50/5 | 125652
4:25pm - 4:55pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $37.50/5 | 125532
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11:25am - 11:55am SEP 29 - NOV 3 $45/6 | 125351
11:45am - 12:15pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125442
10:45am - 11:15am OCT 1 - NOV 5 $45/6 | 125457
9:45am - 10:15am OCT 2 - NOV 6 $45/6 | 125471
10:55am - 11:25am NOV 10 - DEC 15 $45/6 | 125552
4:25pm - 4:55pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125541
11:10a - 11:40am OCT 1 - NOV 5 NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125458
9:45am - 10:15am NOV 13 - DEC 18 $45/6 | 125569
Saturday
10:40am - 11:10am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $37.50/5 | 125503 No Lesson October 10
10:40am - 11:10am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $37.50/5 | 125641 No lesson Dec 12
3:20pm - 3:50pm NOV 10 - DEC 15 $45/6 | 125598
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Swim Preschool Level 3 - Orca Teaches preschoolers how to enter deep water safely wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to submerge and exhale underwater, retrieve objects underwater, and continue developing their floating, gliding, and kicking skills.
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
4:35pm - 5:05pm NOV 30 - DEC 16 | $45/6 | 125660
4:50pm - 5:20pm SEP 29 - OCT 15 | $45/6 | 125372 OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $45/6 | 125577
Sunday
Monday
10:25am - 10:55am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $37.50/5 | 125514
4:25pm - 4:55pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $45/6 | 125409
No Lesson October 11
No lesson October 12
10:25am - 10:55am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $37.50/5 | 125653
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10:50am - 11:20am SEP 29 - NOV 3 $45/6 | 125352
3:40am - 4:10pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125445
11:20am - 11:50am OCT 1 - NOV 5 $45/6 | 125460
Friday
Saturday
10:20am - 10:50am 10:35am - 11:05am NOV 13 - DEC 18 OCT 3 - NOV 7 $45/6 | 125570 $37.50/5 | 125504 No Lesson October 10
9:45am - 10:15am NOV 10 - DEC 15 $45/6 | 125553
11:45am - 12:15pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125549
4:45pm - 5:15pm NOV 10 - DEC 15 $45/6 | 125599
10:35am - 11:05am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $37.50/5 | 125642
4:30pm - 5:00pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 $45/6 | 125465
No lesson December
11:20am - 11:50am NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125565
Level 4/5 - Sea Lion/Narwhal Teaches skills wearing a PFD, such as deep-water entries, treading water and Swim to Survive®. Preschoolers will become skilled at retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool in chest-deep water and will be introduced to front and back crawl
Sunday
9:15am - 9:45am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $37.50/5 | 125515 No Lesson October 11
9:15am - 9:45am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $37.50/5 | 125654
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
4:15pm - 4:45pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $37.50/5 | 125533
4:55pm - 5:25pm SEP 29 - NOV 3 $45/6 | 125370
3:30pm - 4:00pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125447
10:45am - 11:15am NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125566
Friday
Saturday
11:15am - 11:45am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $37.50/5 | 125643 No Lesson December 12
5:05pm - 5:35pm NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125636
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Swim School Aged Swimmer 1 (5-12 years) Jumping into the water with and without a PFD. They’ll learn how to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. Floats, glides and kicking skills are introduced.
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
5:45pm - 6:15pm NOV 30 - DEC 16 | $45/6 | 125661
4:15pm - 4:45 pm SEP 29 - OCT 15 | $45/6 | 125373 OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $45/6 | 125578 5:45pm - 6:15pm SEP 29 - OCT 15 | $45/6 | 125375 NOV 10 - NOV 26 | $45/6 | 125579 3:40pm - 4:10pm DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $45/6 | 125580 5:45pm - 6:15pm DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $45/6 | 125581
Sunday
9:30am - 10:00am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $37.50/5 | 125516 No Lesson October 11
9:30am - 10:00am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $37.05/5 | 125655
Monday
3:50pm - 4:20pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $45/6 | 125410 No Lesson October 12
5:00pm - 5:30pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $37.50/5 | 125534
Wednesday
Thursday
4:15pm - 4:45pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125449
3:40pm - 4:10pm NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125637
3:40pm - 4:10pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125543
Saturday
9:45am - 10:15am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $37.50/5 | 125505 No Lesson October 10
9:45am - 10:15am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $37.50/5 | 125644 No lesson December 12
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Swim School Aged Swimmer 2 (5-12 years) Jump into deeper water and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a PFD. Treading water, kicking skills, and front and back crawl will be introduced.
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
5:45pm - 6:15pm NOV 2 - NOV 25 | $52.50/7 | 125527
3:40pm - 4:10pm SEP 29 - OCT 15 | $45/6 | 125377 OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $45/6 | 125582
No lesson November 11
5:45pm - 6:15pm OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $45/6 | 125583 4:20pm - 4:50pm NOV 10 - NOV 26 | $45/6 | 125584 DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $45/6 | 125586 5:25pm - 5:55pm NOV 10 - NOV 26 | $45/6 | 125585 DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $45/6 | 125589
Sunday 9:50am - 10:20am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $37.50/5 | 125517 No Lesson October 11
9:50am - 10:20am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $37.05/5 | 125656
Monday 5:00pm - 5:30pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $45/6 | 125412 No lesson October 12
3:50pm - 4:20pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $37.50/5 | 125535
Wednesday
Thursday
4:05pm - 4:35pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $37.50/5 | 125453
5:05pm - 5:35pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 $45/6 | 125466
3:50pm - 4:20pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125544
Saturday 10:00am - 10:30am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $37.50/5 | 125506 No Lesson October 10
10:00am - 10:30am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $37.50/5 | 125645 No lesson December 12
5:40pm - 6:10pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $37.50/5 | 125536
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Swim School Aged Swimmer 3 (5-12 years) Swimmers will learn to dive, in water somersaults, and handstands to develop weight-transfer skills. They’ll learn Swim to Survive® skills, whip kick on back, and will further develop their front and back crawl.
Swimmer 4 (5-12 years) Swimmers will improve diving, treading water, and swimming underwater. They’ll learn the Swim to Survive® standard and start to develop breaststroke. Front and back crawl are further developed.
Swimmer 3
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
4:55pm - 5:25pm SEP 28 - OCT 28 | $60/8 | 125415
4:20pm - 4:50pm SEP 29 - OCT 15 | $45/6 | 125378 OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $45/6 | 125590
No lesson September 30 No lesson October 12
5:10pm - 5:40pm NOV 2 - NOV 25 | $52.50/7 | 125528
Swimmer 3
4:15pm - 4:45pm NOV 10 - NOV 26 | $45/6 | 125591 DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $45/6 | 125592
No lesson November 11
NOV 30 - DEC 16 | $45/6 | 125662
4:55pm - 5:40pm SEPT 29 - OCT 15 | $51/6 | 125379 OCT 20 - NOV 5 | $51/6 | 125593 NOV 10 - NOV 26 | $51/6 | 125594 DEC 1 - DEC 17 | $51/6 | 125595
3:45pm - 4:30pm NOV 2 - NOV 25 | $59.50/7 | 125530
Swimmer 4
No lesson November 11
NOV 30 - DEC 16 | $51/6 | 125663
Swimmer 3
Swimmer 3
Swimmer 4
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
10:10am - 10:40am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $37.50/5 | 125518
3:40pm - 4:10pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $45/6 | 125418
4:15pm - 4:45pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $37.50/5 | 125545
No Lesson October 11
No lesson October 12
10:10am - 10:40am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $37.50/5 | 125657
3:40pm - 4:10pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $37.50/5 | 125537
8:40am - 9:25am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $42.50/5 | 125519 No Lesson October 11
Swimmer 4
8:40am - 9:25am NOV 15 - DEC 13 $42.50/5 | 125658
Thursday
5:40pm - 6:10pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 $45/6 | 125467
5:40pm - 6:10pm NOV 12 - DEC 17 $45/6 | 125638
4:40pm - 5:25pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 $42.50/5 | 125454
4:50pm - 5:35pm NOV 18 - DEC 16 $42.50/5 | 125546
Saturday
10:55am - 11:25am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $37.50/5 | 125507 No Lesson October 10
10:55am - 11:55am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $37.50/5 | 125647 No lesson December 12
11:30am - 12:15pm OCT 3 - NOV 7 $42.50/5 | 125508 No Lesson October 10
11:30am - 12:15pm NOV 14 - DEC 19 $42.50/5 | 125648 No lesson December 12
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Swim School Aged Swimmer 5 (5-12 years) Swimmers will master dives and swimming in deep water. Breaststroke, front and back crawl are further developed. Interval training and sprinting drills are introduced.
Swimmer 6 (5-12 years) Swimmers will become proficient at deep water skills including stride entries and compact jumps. They’ll develop lifesaving kicks such as eggbeater and scissor kicks. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. A 300m workout develops strength and endurance.
Swimmer 7 - Rookie Patrol (8-13 years) Swimmers continue developing front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Swimmers develop individual fitness to meet a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Water proficiency skills include swimming with clothes, ready position, and feet-first/head-first surface dives. Primary assessment and calling EMS are included as first aid skills. Victim recognition and throwing assists are other key elements of the program.
Monday & Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:45pm SEP 28 - OCT 28 $88/8 | 125421
Swimmer 7
No lesson September 30 No lesson October 12
Swimmer 8 - Ranger Patrol (8-13 years) Ranger Patrol enhances capability in the water including stride entries and underwater, forward and backward somersaults. Swimmers learn lifesaving sports skills with a lifesaving stroke medley, object support, and a 200m timed swim. First aid focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures.
Swimmer 9 - Star Patrol (8-13 years) Star Patrol challenges swimmers with a 300m timed swim, 600m workout and a 25m object carry. Strokes are continued to be refined. Lifesaving skills include use of rescue aids, defense methods, victim removals and supporting a victim in shallow water. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Once complete, swimmers register into Bronze Star.
Sunday
Swimmer 5
9:20am - 10:05am OCT 4 - NOV 8 $42.50/5 | 125520 No Lesson October 11
NOV 15 - DEC 13 $42.50/5 | 125659
4:50pm - 5:35pm SEP 28 - NOV 9 $51/6 | 125420 No lesson October 12
4:50pm - 5:35pm NOV 16 - DEC 14 $42.50/5 | 125538
Swimmer 6
Swimmer 8
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
3:55pm - 4:40pm NOV 10 - DEC 15 $51/6 | 125597
3:40pm - 4:25pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 $51/6 | 125468
4:05pm - 5:50pm SEP 29 - NOV 3 $51/6 | 125432
4:15pm - 5:00pm NOV 12 - DEC 17 $51/6 | 125639
Saturday
9:10am - 9:55am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $42.50/5 | 125510 No Lesson October 10
9:10am - 9:55am NOV 14 - DEC 19 $42.50/5 | 125649 No lesson December 12
10:10am - 11:10am OCT 18 - DEC 6 $88/8 | 125521 9:30am - 10:30am OCT 17 - DEC 5 $88/8 | 125478
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Swim Adult/Teen Beginner Tween Lessons (9-14 years) Submersion, breath control, front and back floats, glides, and other basic progressions are focused on. Basic progressions are used while learning to swim at your rate to develop buoyancy, floating, and gliding skills. Most of all you will be able to enjoy the many benefits of the water.
Beginner Lessons 15+ Submersion, breath control, front and back floats, front and back glides, and other basic progressions are focused on. Basic progressions are used while learning to swim at your rate to develop buoyancy, floating and gliding skills. Most of all you will be able to enjoy the many benefits of the water.
Advanced Lessons Working on strokes and endurance. Develop basic progression skills while swimming at your rate. Most of all you will be able to enjoy the many benefits of the water.
Saturday
Beginner Tween Lessons
Tuesday
11:10am - 11:55am OCT 3 - NOV 7 $42.50/5 | 125511
Thursday
10:10am - 11:10am OCT 18 - DEC 6 $88/8 | 125521
No Lesson October 10
11:10am - 11:55am NOV 14 - DEC 19 | $42.50/5 | 125650 No Lesson December 12
11:10am - 11:55am SEP 29 - NOV 3 $51/6 | 125357
Beginner Lessons 15+
7:10pm - 7:55pm SEP 29 - NOV 3 $51/6 | 125435 NOV 10 - DEC 15 $51/6 | 125555 11:05am - 11:50am NOV 10 - DEC 15 $51/6 | 125554
Intermediate Adult Lessons
8:05pm - 8:50pm SEP 29 - NOV 3 | $51/6 | 125437 8:05pm - 8:50pm NOV 10 - DEC 15 | $51/6 | 125556
7:10pm - 7:55pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 $51/6 | 125464 9:45am - 10:30am NOV 12 - DEC 17 $51/6 | 125560 7:10pm - 7:55pm NOV 12 - DEC 17 $51/6 | 125557
9:45am - 10:30am OCT 1 - NOV 5 $51/6 | 125462 8:05pm - 8:50pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 $51/6 | 125463 8:05pm - 8:50pm NOV 12 - DEC 17 $51/6 | 125558
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Arena
Learn To Skate: Preschool Penguin Pals Skate and Play (4-5 years) Children 4-5 years old will be guided through a 30-minute skating lesson by an experienced skating instructor. Following the on-ice skating lesson, children will have the opportunity to use a variety of toys and equipment designed to get children active. Must bring helmet
Preschool 1 (Ages 4–5) A fun introductory class where young skaters learn basic balance, safe falling and getting up, marching, and simple forward movement. Fuller Lake Arena
Preschool 2 (Ages 4–5) For skaters who passed Pre-School 1. Children learn forward marching across the rink, one-foot lifts, simple jumps, short glides, backward walking, and the introduction of V-pushes. Fuller Lake Arena
Preschool 3/4 (Ages 4–5) For skaters ready for more control and confidence. Skills include strong gliding, stops, one-foot glides, backward skating, turns, curved glides, and the introduction to sculling and crosscuts. Fuller Lake Arena
Sunday
Tuesday
Saturday 12:30pm - 1:30pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $107/6 | 117452 No lesson October 10
Penguin Pals Skate and Play
Preschool 1
NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $90/5 | 117684 No lesson November 14
2:00pm - 2:30pm SEP 13 - OCT 25 | $72/6 | 117670 No lesson October 11 NOV 1 - DEC 13 | $72/6 | 117688 No lesson November 15
Preschool 2
2:00pm - 2:30pm SEP 13 - OCT 25 | $72/6 | 117671 No lesson October 11 NOV 1 - DEC 13 | $72/6 | 117689 No lesson November 15
Preschool 3/4
2:00pm - 2:30pm SEP 13 - OCT 25 | $72/6 | 117672 No lesson October 11 NOV 1 - DEC 13 | $72/6 | 117691 No lesson November 15
3:30pm - 4:00pm SEP 15 - OCT 27 | $84/7 | 117443 NOV 3 - DEC 15 | $84/7 | 117696
3:30pm - 4:00pm SEP 15 - OCT 27 | $84/7 | 117697 NOV 3 - DEC 15 | $84/7 | 117698
3:30pm - 4:00pm SEP 15 - OCT 27 | $84/7 | 117444 NOV 3 - DEC 15 | $84/7 | 117699
12:40pm - 1:10pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $72/6 | 117677 No lesson October 10 NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $60/5 | 117685 No lesson November 14
12:40pm - 1:10pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $72/6 | 117678 No lesson October 10 NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $60/5 | 117686 No lesson November 14
12:40pm - 1:10pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $72/6 | 117679 No lesson October 10 NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $60/5 | 117687 No lesson November 14
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Learn To Skate Skate 1 (Ages 6–12) A beginner level focused on safety, balance, falling and getting up, marching forward and backward, short glides, and simple jumps and turns.
Fuller Lake Arena
Skate 2 (Ages 6–12) For skaters who passed Skate 1. This level builds stronger gliding, V-pushes, forward sculling, backward glides, half-turns, and snowplow stops. Fuller Lake Arena
Skate 3/4 (Ages 6–12) For developing skaters ready for more power and control. Skills include strong forward skating, crosscuts on a line, curved one-foot pushes, backward glides and sculling, snowplow stops, basic turns, and intro crosscuts.
Fuller Lake Arena Skate 5/6 (Ages 6–12) Advanced levels focused on speed, agility, edge work, and complex skills. Skaters work on forward and backward crosscuts, fast starts, Mohawks, strong edges, advanced stops, turns, tight turns, and introductory spins or jump variations.
Fuller Lake Arena
Sunday 2:40pm - 3:10pm SEP 13 - OCT 25 | $72/6 | 117673 No lesson October 11
Skate 1
Skate 2
NOV 1 - DEC 13 | $72/6 | 117692 No lesson November 15
2:40pm - 3:10pm SEP 13 - OCT 25 | $72/6 | 117674 No lesson October 11
Tuesday
4:10pm - 4:40pm SEP 15 - OCT 27 | $84/7 | 117446 NOV 3 - DEC 15 | $84/7 | 117700
4:10pm - 4:40pm SEP 15 - OCT 27 | $84/7 | 117447 NOV 3 - DEC 15 | $84/7 | 117701
NOV 1 - DEC 13 | $72/6 | 117693 No lesson November 15
Skate 3/4
2:40pm - 3:10pm SEP 13 - OCT 25 | $72/6 | 117675 No lesson October 11 NOV 1 - DEC 13 | $72/6 | 117694 No lesson November 15
Skate 5/6
2:40pm- 3:10pm SEP 13 - OCT 25 | $72/6 | 117676 No lesson October 11 NOV 1 - DEC 13 | $72/6 | 117695 No lesson November 15
4:10pm - 4:40pm SEP 15 - OCT 27 | $84/7 | 117448 NOV 3 - DEC 15 | $84/7 | 117702
4:10pm - 4:40pm SEP 15 - OCT 27 | $84/7 | 117450 NOV 3 - DEC 15 | $84/7 | 117705
Saturday 12:00pm - 12:30pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $72/6 | 117454 No lesson October 10 NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $60/5 | 117703 No lesson November 14
12:00pm - 12:30pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $72/6 | 117457 No lesson October 10 NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $60/5 | 117680 No lesson November 14
12:00pm - 12:30pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $72/6 | 117459 No lesson October 10 NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $60/5 | 117682 No lesson November 14
12:00pm - 12:30pm SEP 12 - OCT 24 | $72/6 | 117460 No lesson October 10 NOV 7 - DEC 12 | $60/5 | 117683 No lesson November 14
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Community Recreation
Early Years
School Age
Aquatic Kiddie Capers (3 -5 years)
After School Splash (6-10 years)
Join us at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre for Kiddie Capers! This program is designed for your little ones to express their creativity, create friendships, and gain essential swimming skills in a welcoming and supportive environment. Here at Kiddie Capers, we combine crafts and activities with beginner swimming lessons, providing the perfect blend of fun and skill building experiences. WED | 11:00am - 12:30pm OCT 7 - NOV 4 | $80/5 | 125242 NOV 18 - DEC 16 | $80/5 | 125244
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Tiny Dancers (3-5 years) Where Little Feet Learn Big Moves! Get ready to leap, twirl, and groove in Tiny Dancers, a joyful introduction to dance for ages 3–5. This high-energy class blends the basics of ballet, jazz, and hip hop in a playful, age-appropriate way. Led by an award-winning instructor from the Valley, your child will build coordination, rhythm, and confidence through imaginative movement, upbeat music, and tons of fun. Whether they’re tiptoeing like a ballerina or bouncing to a beat, your little one will discover the joy of dance—one tiny step at a time! Instructor: Paige THU | 4:30pm - 5:00pm SEP 17 - OCT 22 | $60/6 | 126140 OCT 29 - DEC 3 | $60/6 | 126141
Join us at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre for After School Splash! This program includes an instructor led swimming lesson followed by crafts and dryland activities. This welcoming and supportive environment will help your swimmer learn and expand their skills while making new connections. TUE | 3:30pm - 5:00pm SEP 29 - NOV 3 | $80/6 | 125237 NOV 10 - DEC 15 | $80/6 | 125238
Cowichan Aquatic Centre Step into Dance (6-8years) Find Your Beat, Show Your Style! Step into Dance is where young dancers (ages 6–8) take center stage in the studio! This upbeat class introduces the foundations of ballet, jazz, and hip hop, building skills in rhythm, coordination, and performance—while keeping the fun flowing. Led by an experienced dancer/instructor from the Valley, students will explore dynamic choreography, expressive movement, and creative combos in a supportive and high-energy environment. Perfect for kids ready to move, groove, and shine! Instructor: Paige THU | 5:00pm - 5:45pm SEP 17 - OCT 22 | $72/6 |126136 OCT 29 - DEC 3 | $72/6 | 126139
Fuller Lake Arena
Fuller Lake Arena
Next Step Dance (9-12 years)
Little Movers Parent & Tot Dance (12 months-3 years)
Take your dancing to the next step! Dancers ages 9-12 will explore ballet, jazz, and hip hop while building rhythm, coordination, technique, and confidence through fun choreography and creative movement.
Step into Dance is where young dancers (ages 6–8) take center stage in the studio! This upbeat class introduces the foundations of ballet, jazz, and hip hop, building skills in rhythm, coordination, and performance—while keeping the fun flowing. Led by an experienced dancer/instructor from the Valley, students will explore dynamic choreography, expressive movement, and creative combos in a supportive and high-energy environment. Perfect for kids ready to move, groove, and shine! Instructor: Paige THU | 4:00pm - 4:30pm SEP 17 - OCT 22 | $60/6 | 126142 OCT 29 - DEC 3 | $60/6 | 126143
Instructor: Paige THU | 5:45pm - 6:30pm SEP 17 - OCT 22 | $72/6 |126145 OCT 29 - DEC 3 | $72/6 | 126146
Fuller Lake Arena Ducky’s Million Dollar Mystery (6-10 years) Join Ducky for his Million Dollar Mystery. A fun creative interactive game and continuing story that your kids will love. Bring your bathing suits and pack a snack for 1 hour of game time and an hour of swimming. THU | 6:00pm - 8:00pm OCT 1 - NOV 5 | $95/6 | 125240 NOV 12 - DEC 17 | $95/6 | 125241
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Community Recreation
Camps
General Interest
Pro D Day Camps (5 -10 years)
Surfing & Boogie Boarding Instruction (7-12 years)
Join us for a full day of activities, games, and swimming. Our goal is to get your kids active, on the go, and enjoying a fun filled day!
Come catch a wave down at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. This workshop introduces basic skills and knowledge for participating in surfing activities including land demonstration, paddling practice, surfboard relays and even standing up on your board in the waves!
FRI | 8:30am - 4:00pm NOV 27 | $55/1 | 125250
Cowichan Aquatic Centre School’s Out Day Camp (5-10 years) Join us for a day of fun! Our experienced leaders will lead children through a fun day of making new friends, skating, arts and crafts and games! *We include skate rentals. Helmets are mandatory
SUN | 5:00pm - 6:30pm OCT 18 | $25/1 | 125245 NOV 15 | $25/1 |125246
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
FRI | 8:30am - 4:00pm OCT 23 | $50/1 | 117435 NOV 27 | $50/1 | 117436
Fuller Lake Arena
Winter Break Day Camp (5-10 years) Join us for a ton of activities, games, and swimming. Our goal is to get your kids active, on the go, and enjoying a fun filled week!
Red Cross Babysitters Training (11-16 years)
8:30am - 4:00pm DEC 21 - DEC 24 | $180/4 | 125317
SAT | 9:00am - 4:00pm OCT 17 | $60/1 | 125249
Camp ends at 2pm on Dec 24
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
DEC 28 DEC 31 | $180/4 | 125320
All the essential skills you need to get a job as a certified babysitter. First aid, emergencies and injury prevention, handling babies, and activities to play with children.
Camp ends at 2pm on Dec 31
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Outdoor Activities Adult Inclusion Night (16+) Join our amazing leader for an evening that gets you active and out of the house while meeting new people! Participants must have basic swimming abilities. WED | 5:30pm - 8:00pm OCT 7 - DEC 16 | $160/10 | 125247 No program November 11
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Child Minding Childminding Room (0-6years) Drop your kids off for FREE while you get in a workout or relax in the pool. Must remain in the facility. Open Monday - Friday Starting September 28 8:30am - 11:30am Cowichan Aquatic Centre
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Youth Outreach
Youth Outreach Teen Skate (12-18 years) Community Youth Room (Grades 8-12) A safe and welcoming drop-in space for youth at Chemainus Secondary, open before school and at lunch. Shoot some pool, play Nintendo Switch or grab a snack and hang out with your friends. Our leaders organize monthly games, activities, and tournaments. MON - FRI SEP 9 - DEC 18 | FREE 8:00am - 8:40am 11:33am - 12:18pm
A skate just for youth! Admission includes skate rentals, a slice of pizza, and a chance to win awesome prizes! FRI | 8:15pm - 9:15pm SEP 25 | $2 | Country Western | 118910 OCT 30 | $2 | Halloween | 118912 NOV 27 | $2 | Rock N’ Roll | 118914
Fuller Lake Arena Paint Night (12-18 years)
Chemainus Secondary School (Room 118)
Celebrate Culture Days and join us for a guided paint night! Our Art Instructor will share easy step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece. Canvas and supplies are included. Although this is a free program, registration is required. TUE | 6:00pm - 8:00pm SEP 29 | FREE | 125689
Fuller Lake Arena
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Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties Cowichan Aquatic Centre Celebrate your birthday party in the pool during our Everyone Welcome Swim! These packages include admissions, party invitations, tables, chairs, birthday tablecloth and 1 party cup decoration. Jump into the pool either before or after your room booking. Please see full facility schedule for hours of operation. For more information or to book an event, call 250-746-7665.
Pool Party: $159.90 plus tax Includes Up to 20 admissions, including tokens. Up to 20 Birthday Party Invitations (available for pick up from CAC Reception) Room Booking Blocks are as follows Mondays through Fridays: 5:00-6:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm Room Booking Blocks are as follows on Saturdays and Sundays: Saturdays: hourly between 11am and 5pm Sundays: hourly between 10am and 4pm *Please note: on Sundays, the aquatic side opens at 11:00am and closes at 6pm. Slides and waves end 30 min before close. Access to Party Rooms is permitted 15 minutes prior to booking time for set up and 15 minutes after end time to vacate.
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Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties Fuller Lake Arena Celebrate your birthday party at the arena during our Everyone Welcome Skate! These packages include 15 admissions, skate rentals, party invitations, tables, chairs, birthday tablecloth, and 1 party cup decoration. Base packages are $141.75 plus tax Add an on ice party leader for $35.75 plus tax Please note that helmets are not supplied. For more information or to book an event call the Fuller Lake Arena at 250-246-3811.
Friday “Night Lights” Party: Start your party in the party room at 5:30pm, then skate over to join our Everyone Welcome Skate from 6:45pm until 8:00pm!
Sunday “Skate it Easy” Party: Start your party in the party room at 2pm, then skate over to join our Everyone Welcome Skate from 3:15pm until 4:25pm.
Sunday “Skate and Celebrate” Party: Start your party on the ice by joining in with our Everyone Welcome Skate from 3:15pm until 4:25pm, then head to the room to party until 5:30pm.
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HOW TO BECOME A LIFEGUARD AND SWIM INSTRUCTOR Bronze Medallion 13 yrs + or completed Bronze Star if not 13 yrs
Bronze Cross 13 yrs + Must have completed Bronze Medallion
LIFEGUARD STREAM
INSTRUCTOR STREAM
Standard First Aid/CPR-C & AED 13 yrs +
Swim Instructor 15 yrs +
Swim Instructor 15 yrs +
Must have completed Bronze Cross
Must have completed Bronze Cross
National Lifeguard 15 yrs +
Lifesaving Instructor 15 yrs +
Must have completed Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED
Must have completed Bronze Cross
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Aquatics
Advanced Aquatics Bronze Medallion
Standard First Aid
Bronze Medallion, as our flagship certification, teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Candidates acquire the assessment and problemsolving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR which includes: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Upon successful completion of this 16-hour course, you will hold a three-year certification in Standard First Aid, OFA level 1, and CPR C with AED.
SUN | 10:00am - 4:00pm OCT 4 - OCT 25 | $214/4 | 127221 Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Fuller Lake Arena
Bronze Cross Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. FRI/SAT | NOV 6 - NOV 14 FRI: 4:00pm - 8:30pm SAT: 10:00am - 5:00pm $166/4 | 127222 Cowichan Aquatic Centre
SAT/SUN | 9:00am - 6:00pm OCT 31 - NOV 1 | $95/2 | 127238
Standard First Aid Recert Prerequisites: Proof of previous SFA certification from Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance, Red Cross, or Ski Patrol TUE/THU | 4:00pm - 8:30pm DEC 8 - DEC 10 | $95 | 108732
Fuller Lake Arena National Lifeguard - Pool Option The National Lifeguard Core and Pool certification is designed to develop the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard in providing effective safety supervision in Aquatic environments. MON - THU | 9:00am - 3:30pm DEC 21 - DEC 31 | $490+tax/8 | 127228
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Swim Instructor Recertification
The Swim for Life Instructor Recert renews a candidate’s Swim for Life Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life® skills assessment SAT | 10:00am - 2:30pm OCT 3 | $160 | 108743
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
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Aquatics
Advanced Aquatics National Lifeguard Pool Re-certification The objective of the NL Pre-certification clinic is to provide candidates with an opportunity to review NL skills and knowledge and to provide education on new information before the start of the re-certification clinic. Although not a requirement, the BC & Yukon Branch highly recommends that candidates attend an NL precertification to promote professional development and success. Prerequisites: NL Pool Option and/or NL Waterpark (Proof of previous NL certification), AMOA & CPR C (need not be current) SUN | 8:00am - 5:00pm NOV 22 | $131/1 | 127230 JAN 10 | $131/1 | 127231
Cowichan Aquatic Centre Swim For Life Instructor Re-Certification
This Lifesaving Society Swim for Life® Instructor re-certification course trains Instructors to teach swimming lessons that focus on the development of fundamental swim strokes and skills for learners of all ages and abilities. SAT | 10:00am - 2:30pm OCT 3 | $160+tax/1 | 108743
Adult Swim Training Program If you are capable of swimming 1500m or more, know how to swim front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke, and are interested in joining an organized adult swimming group, this is for you. This program offers structured, coached workouts with an NCCP certified coach guiding swimmers through warm-ups, main sets, and cool-downs, along with skill and drill instruction. This is a great program for swimmers wanting a challenging workout, Triathletes interested in distance training, or individuals wanting to take the first step towards adult swim competitions. If you are interested in competing, please speak to the coach. MON | 7:00pm - 9:00pm OCT 5 - OCT 26 | $76/4 | 127244 NOV 2 - NOV 23 | $76/4 | 127247 NOV 30 - DEC 21 | $76/4 | 127250 WED | 7:00pm - 9:00pm OCT 7 - OCT 28 | $76/4 | 127245 NOV 4 - NOV 25 | $57/3 | 127248 SAT | 9:45am - 11:45am OCT 10 - OCT 31 | $57/3 | 127246 NOV 7 - NOV 28 | $76/4 | 127249 DEC 5 - DEC 19 | $57/3 | 127253
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
MON | 4:00pm - 9:00pm JAN 4 | $160+tax/1 | 127235
Cowichan Aquatic Centre Jr. Lifeguard Club Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) stresses fun and aquatic skill development based on personal-best achievement. Building on skills they have from swimming lessons, JLC members work to develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with emphasis on swim and lifesaving knowledge, leadership and teamwork, community education, competition, and personal fitness. SUN | 1:30pm - 3:30pm OCT 4 - DEC 13 | $220/10 | 127232 No lesson October 18
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Education Assistant Assessment This is designed for School District employees working with children with special needs. A quick swimming evaluation that includes an entry into the water, a 50-meter swim (two lengths of the pool), treading water or basic surface support, and a review of basic reaching assists. A certificate is included once the candidate has completed this 15-minute session. FRI | 3:00pm - 5:00pm OCT 9 | $15 | 125665 NOV 13 | $15 | 125666 DEC 11 | $15 | 125667
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JOIN OUR RECREATION AND AQUATICS TEAM!
Job and career opportunities in recreation are as varied as our patrons! Find your future with us! We offer casual positions with flexible hours to fit with school or other commitments, summer jobs, part-time and full-time rewarding careers. View Available Positions Entry level positions start at age 15 and completion of Grade 8.
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Registration for all Fall 2026 programs opens on August 26, 2026, at 7:00am COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE 250.746.7665 FULLER LAKE ARENA 250.246.3811 RECREATION@NORTHCOWICHAN.CA
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