2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 27 Multi Sport Mixer 6 to 10 Years Try multiple sports! Each week you will play a different sport like European handball, dodgeball, floor hockey, soccer and football. Each class will include development skills, practice time and a scrimmage. Thu, Jul 9-30 | 2:30-3:30 pm | $32/4 | 161045 Thu, Aug 13-Sep 3 | 2:30-3:30 pm | $32/4 | 161049 Oliver Woods Community Centre Volleyball Bump! Pass! Spike! Learn the techniques and skills of volleyball through drills and games. This program is recommended for beginner to intermediate players. 9 to 12 Years Fri, Apr 10-May 15 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $48/6 | 160858 Fri, May 22-Jun 26 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $48/6 | 160887 Thu, Jul 9-30 | 1:15-2:15 pm | $32/4 | 161044 Thu, Aug 13-Sep 3 | 1:15-2:15 pm | $32/4 | 161048 12 to 15 Years Fri, Apr 10-May 15 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $48/6 | 160856 Fri, May 22-Jun 26 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $48/6 | 160857 Oliver Woods Community Centre Lacrosse - The Fundamentals 6 to 10 Years Prepare for the lacrosse season with our introductory program in the gym. An experienced lacrosse player will guide you through the basics, including throwing, cradling the ball and shooting. Emphasis will be on physical literacy as skills are developed. See page 95 for more lacrosse options taking place at Nanaimo Ice Centre. Wed, Apr 1-May 13 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $56/7 | 160828 Oliver Woods Community Centre Balance Bike Skills Development 2 to 5 Years This class introduces young riders to biking using balance bikes in a safe, supportive environment. The focus is on building confidence, balance and basic bike control through games and guided activities. Participants work on striding, gliding, steering, stopping and navigating simple paths and obstacles - all while having fun and moving at their own pace. Helmets and safety gear are properly fitted, and parents receive helpful tips to support continued progress at home. Instructor: Nate Berkheimer, The Creative Ride Tue, Apr 7-May 19 | 1:30-2:30 pm | $81/7 | 161302 Beban Centennial Building/Beban Park Pump Track Pedal Power Bike Skills - Development 3 to 6 Years This high-energy class helps young riders move from “I can pedal” to “I love riding my bike.” Through games and creative challenges, kids build confidence while learning pedaling, steering, braking bike control. Riders develop foundational skills used at bike parks and BMX tracks, including front wheel control, balance while pedaling and an introduction to pumping over small features. Lessons focus on body position, smooth movement and confidence. Instructor: Nate Berkheimer, The Creative Ride Tue & Thu, Apr 7-23 | 3-4:30 pm | $72/6 | 161303 Beban Centennial Building/Beban Park Pump Track Pedal Power Bike Skills - Progression 7 to 12 Years For riders comfortable on two wheels, this action-packed class builds bike park and BMX track skills. Through fun challenges and guided practice, riders learn to move with their bike and find their flow. We work on effective pedaling, front wheel control, pumping, navigating obstacles and curbs and jumping. Instructor: Nate Berkheimer, The Creative Ride Tue & Thu, Apr 28-May 14 | 3-4:30 pm | $72/6 | 161306 Beban Centennial Building/Beban Park Pump Track BMX Rider Clinic Come out and join the crew at Nanaimo BMX for an introduction to racing on a dirt track with rollers, berms and jumps. Challenge your child’s biking skills. To realize the total thrill of BMX, you really need to experience it! Little Striders - 2 to 5 Years Sat, Apr 18 | 10-10:45 am | $5/1 | 160976 Pedal BMX (new to pedals) - 4 to 8 Years Sat, Apr 18 | 11 am-12:15 pm | $5/1 | 160977 Full Track Racing - 7 to 13 Years Sat, Apr 18 | 12:30-2 pm | $5/1 | 160975 Nanaimo BMX Track Active Together Saturdays 4 Years + Join us for a dynamic and inclusive program where participants can enjoy physical activity at their own pace. Each session is designed to build physical literacy through a variety of fun and engaging games and activities that support the development of fundamental movement skills. There’s something for everyone! Sat, Apr 11-May 9 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $48/3 | 162691 Sat, May 30-Jun 27 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $48/3 | 162697 Oliver Woods Community Centre Junior Lifeguard Club 8 to 12 Years Are you interested in a pause from swimming lessons? This program emphasizes fun and aquatic skill development based on personalbest achievement. Building on skills you have from swimming lessons, you will work to develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with an emphasis on swim and lifesaving knowledge, leadership and teamwork, community education, competition and personal fitness. This is serious fun! Prerequisites: Ability to meet the Swim to Survive Standard (roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, swim 50m). Wed, Apr 8-May 6 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $70/5 | 162845 Thu, Apr 9-May 7 | 3:30-4:30 pm | $70/5 | 162847 Wed, May 13-Jun 10 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $70/5 | 162846 Thu, May 14-Jun 11 | 3:30-4:30 pm | $70/5 | 162848 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Junior Badminton 8 to 13 Years Boost your skills for this awesome, fun game. Program includes drills, games, singles and double play. This is recommended for beginner to intermediate players. Mon, Apr 13-May 11 | 4-5 pm | $40/5 | 160818 Mon, May 25-Jun 22 | 4-5 pm | $40/5 | 160819 Oliver Woods Community Centre Paddle Pals - Pickleball for Kids 8 to 13 Years The program covers essential paddle techniques, including forehand and backhand taps, volleys and smashes along with singles and doubles game play. Tue, Apr 7-May 12 | 5-6 pm | $48/6 | 160822 Tue, May 19-Jun 23 | 5-6 pm | $48/6 | 160824 Oliver Woods Community Centre Paddle Pals - Pickleball & Badminton 6 to 10 Years Serve, rally and play two exciting and fastgrowing sports - pickleball and badminton. This fun, active program teaches fundamental racquet skills in a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence building. Thu, Aug 13-Sep 3 | 10:45-11:45 am | $32/4 | 161046 Oliver Woods Community Centre

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