Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 26 Junior Badminton 8 to 13 Years Boost your techniques and skills for this awesome, fun game. Program includes drills, games, singles and double play. This is recommended for beginner to intermediate players. Mon, Apr 8-May 13 | 4-5 pm | $48/6 | 116334 Mon, May 27-Jun 24 | 4-5 pm | $40/5 | 116336 Oliver Woods Community Centre Progressive Tennis Learn tennis in a fun team environment using smaller racquets, lighter balls and smaller courts. All equipment provided. Please wear clean gym shoes. 5 to 7 Years Tue, Mar 26-May 7 | 5-6 pm | $137/7 | 116296 Sun, Apr 7-May 12 | 3-4 pm | $117/6 | 116298 Tue, May 14-Jun 25 | 5-6 pm | $137/7 | 116299 Sun, May 19-Jun 23 | 3-4 pm | $117/6 | 116300 Tu-F, Jul 2-5 | 9-10 am | $78/4 | 116316 M-F, Jul 8-12 | 9-10 am | $98/5 | 116319 M-F, Jul 15-19 | 9-10 am | $98/5 | 116321 M-F, Jul 22-26 | 9-10 am | $98/5 | 116323 M-F, Jul 29-Aug 2 | 9-10 am | $98/5 | 116325 Tu-F, Aug 6-9 | 9-10 am | $78/4 | 116327 M-F, Aug 12-16 | 9-10 am | $98/5 | 116330 M-F, Aug 19-23 | 9-10 am | $98/5 | 116335 M-F, Aug 26-30 | 9-10 am | $98/5 | 116340 8 to 11 Years Tue, Mar 26-May 7 | 3:30-5 pm | $205/7 | 116289 Sun, Apr 7-May 12 | 4-5:30 pm | $176/6 | 116290 Tue, May 14-Jun 25 | 3:30-5 pm | $205/7 | 116292 Sun, May 19-Jun 23 | 4-5:30 pm | $176/6 | 116294 Tu-F, Jul 2-5 | 10-11:30 am | $117/4 | 116317 M-F, Jul 8-12 | 10-11:30 am | $147/5 | 116320 M-F, Jul 15-19 | 10-11:30 am | $147/5 | 116322 M-F, Jul 22-26 | 10-11:30 am | $147/5 | 116324 M-F, Jul 29-Aug 2 | 10-11:30 am | $147/5 | 116326 Tu-F, Aug 6-9 | 10-11:30 am | $117/4 | 116329 M-F, Aug 12-16 | 10-11:30 am | $147/5 | 116333 M-F, Aug 19-23 | 10-11:30 am | $147/5 | 116337 M-F, Aug 26-30 | 10-11:30 am | $147/5 | 116341 Westwood Tennis Club On Guard! Fencing for Children 8 to 13 Years This program is suitable for both beginner and continuing fencers. Focus will be on developing skills through activities and drills. Fencing challenges both the body and the mind. Instructor: Georgia Newsome Wed, Apr 3-May 8 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $60/6 | 116119 Oliver Woods Community Centre Street-Smart Commuter Cycling Skills Learn basic bike maintenance, rules and regulations of the road, and have fun gaining confidence through cycling games and much more. All participants must have a certified biking helmet, full functioning bike and basic riding skills. Bring a snack, water and weather-appropriate clothing. Instructor: Stephen Pilcher 6 to 9 Years Sun, May 19 | 9 am-12 pm | $45/1 | 115568 10 to 13 Years Sun, May 19 | 1-4 pm | $45/1 | 115567 Beban Park Social Centre Youth Rippers: Intro to Mountain Biking 11 to 13 Years Join us for a great adventure! You will learn and practice various riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending and navigating minor obstacles. You will also review important communication skills and trail etiquette to keep multi-use trails safe for all users. Please bring lots of water and some snacks for fuel. Helmets are required, and gloves are recommended. Bikes should be fully operational, tires pumped, brakes working and chain shifting and lubricated. Instructor: Stephen Pilcher Sun, Jun 9 | 1-4 pm | $45/1 | 116395 Colliery Dam Park Kids Intro to Paddling NEW! 8 to 12 Years This program will introduce you to the wonderful world of paddle sports in a fun and supportive environment. Learn the three fundamental sport skills of balance, steering and propulsion in a variety of human-powered watercraft, including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Challenge yourself at the optional Rally to Race fun regatta at the end of June on Long Lake. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club Wed, May 1-Jun 19 | 4:30-6 pm | $144/8 | 117097 Wed, Jul 3-Aug 21 | 6-7:30 pm | $144/8 | 117098 Long Lake/Loudon Park Kids Intro to Sprint Kayak NEW! and Canoe 8 to 12 Years Are you comfortable in a recreational kayak or canoe and looking for something more challenging? This is an exciting sport that fosters teamwork, fitness and a love of the outdoors. The program will cover the balance, propulsion and steering of sprint boats, proper care and handling of equipment and an introduction to racing technique. Be prepared to get wet! Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club Mon, Apr 1-22 | 4:30-6 pm | $100/4 | 117099 Mon, Apr 29-May 27 | 4:30-6 pm | $100/4 | 117100 Mon, Jun 3-24 | 4:30-6 pm | $100/4 | 117102 Mon, Jul 8-29 | 6-7:30 pm | $100/4 | 117103 Long Lake/Loudon Park Kids Intro to Voyageur Canoe NEW! and Dragon Boat 8 to 12 Years Make a splash with this introduction to the world of team paddle sports. Experience our 10-person voyageur canoes based on a traditional Canadian design that provides a safe and fun introduction to paddling. Try out the popular and exciting 20-person dragon boat with a history that dates back over 2000 years. By the end of this program, you will have a strong foundation to enjoy these life-long team sports. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club Wed, Apr 3-24 | 6-7:30 pm | $100/4 | 117104 Long Lake/Loudon Park M ke Move a Nanaimo has an official floral emblem! Hosackia pinnata (aka Lotus pinnatus or Bog bird’s-foot trefoil) was adopted by City Council as Nanaimo’s floral emblem in 2010. Of the five known sites in Canada where this rare flower grows, they are all near Nanaimo. Three are located in the Harewood/Extension area, including Lotus Pinnatus Park.