cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 25 Bowen Afterschool Nature Club 5 to 11 Years Join us this spring to go on adventures, make discoveries and enjoy the changing of the seasons at Bowen Park. Monthly themes include nature observations, animal behaviours and welcoming a changing season. Exploration focused walks, crafts, science and special guests are part of this club! Mon, Apr 13-Jun 22 | 3-5 pm | $150/10 | 147748 Bowen Park Complex Learn to Fish 5 to 15 Years Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and learn about the basics of freshwater fishing. Fishing rods are provided, and program runs rain or shine. Parent participation is required. Instructor: Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Sun, May 10 | 10 am-12 pm | FREE | 152032 Sun, May 10 | 1-3 pm | FREE | 152033 Sat, Jun 6 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | FREE | 161289 Colliery Dam Park Sat, Jun 13| 10:30 am-12:30 pm | FREE | 161290 Long Lake (Loudon Park) Hug a Tree and Survive 9 to 12 Years Children and their families love to explore the great outdoors by hiking, camping, biking and more. Sometimes curiosity draws kids away from family and friends. This AdventureSmart presentation will teach kids how to avoid getting lost in the woods and what to do if they do get lost. Instructor: Nanaimo Search and Rescue Outreach Sat, Apr 18 | 10-11:30 am | FREE | 160983 Sat, May 23 | 10-11:30 am | FREE | 160985 Bowen Park Complex Stroll with a Pro - Birding Join one of our local birding experts for a guided walk and discover the diverse birdlife that calls this area home. Bring your binoculars and a camera if you would like to capture the sights. This program runs rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather. Instructor: Madison Wagenaar Sat, Apr 11 | 9-10:30 am | $5/1 | 160996 Wed, Jun 3 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160998 (Pride Edition) Tue, Jul 7 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160997 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Sat, May 2 | 9-10:30 am | $5/1 | 160987 Tue, Aug 4 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160988 Neck Point Park Tue, Jun 9 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 160993 Diver Lake Park Kids Yoga Power Hour 5 to 12 Years Through fun poses, movement games and mindful moments, young yogis will build focus, confidence and self-awareness while learning to move their bodies with strength and respect. Instructor: Gypsy Hart Wed, Apr 1-May 13 | 3:30-4:30 pm | $56/7 | 160830 Wed, May 20-Jun 24 | 3:30-4:30 pm | $48/6 | 160831 Oliver Woods Community Centre Twilight Time 5 to 9 Years This is the perfect way for kids to wind down their day with a mix of games, crafts and creative activities in a relaxed and social setting. It also provides parents with time in the evening to spend on themselves. Join us to connect, create and burn off the last bit of energy before bedtime. Wed, Apr 15 | 5:30-8 pm | $15/1 | 162219 Wed, May 13 | 5:30-8 pm | $15/1 | 162220 Beban Park Social Centre Let’s Eat! Kids’ Cooking 7 to 13 Years Get ready to cook, create and have fun! In this hands-on workshop for kids, you’ll learn tasty flavour combos, basic knife skills (with safety in mind), cooking techniques and how to make your own yummy meals. Build confidence in the kitchen and enjoy eating what you make. Instructor: Nanaimo Foodshare Tue, Mar 31-Apr 14 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161171 Tue, Apr 21-May 5 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161172 Bowen Park Complex Wed, Apr 1-15 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161178 Wed, Apr 22-May 6 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161181 Nanaimo Foodshare (271 Pine St) Let’s Eat! Kids’ Cooking - Five Acre Community Park 8 to 15 Years Get ready to harvest, cook, create and have fun! Harvest the food you eat at the farm and cook in our outdoor kitchen. Build confidence with cooking and enjoy eating what you make. Tue, May 12-26 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161183 Wed, May 13-27 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 164907 Tue, Jun 2-16 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161200 Wed, Jun 3-17 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161202 M-W, Aug 17-19 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 161187 Five Acre Community Park (945 Park Ave) Community Farm Drop-in D All Ages Have fun, meet people, take home some harvest, enjoy nature and learn new skills. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions or want to ask about our private, fun field trip experiences, please email jennie.wharton@ nanaimofoodshare.ca. Instructor: Park Avenue Farm Volunteers Fri, Apr 10-Jun 19 | 10 am-2 pm | $5/1 | 161209 Fri, Jun 26-Sep 4 | 10 am-2 pm | $5/1 | 161280 Five Acre Community Park (945 Park Ave) Farmer Family Play Group Farmer Family Play Group is for guardians and their children to come and enjoy the beautiful farm space in a safe, educational and fun environment for outdoor exploration. Each session we will learn about nature and where our food comes from, play games and take home some harvest. All ages are welcome. Price is per family. Mon, Jun 22 | 10 am-12 pm | $15/1 | 161273 Tue, Jun 23 | 12-2 pm | $15/1 | 161274 Mon, Jun 29 | 10 am-12 pm | $15/1 | 161275 Tue, Jun 30 | 12-2 pm | $15/1 | 161276 Tue, Aug 4 | 10 am-12 pm | $15/1 | 161277 Mon, Aug 17 | 12:30-2:30 pm | $15/1 | 162178 Tue, Aug 18 | 12:30-2:30 pm | $15/1 | 161279 Five Acre Community Park (945 Park Ave) Come Read with Me Workshop NEW! 5 to 8 Years This interactive session provides families with practical reading strategies and tools to support literacy at home. The workshop begins with a presentation for parents/caregivers while children enjoy supervised activities in a nearby room. Afterwards, families reunite to practice the strategies together. Each family will leave with a tote bag filled with resources to continue learning at home. Instructor: Literacy Central Vancouver Island Sat, Jun 6 | 10:30-11:30 am | FREE | 160221 Beban Park Social Centre
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