Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 27 Junior Lifeguard Club 8 to 13 Years Are you interested in a pause from swimming lessons? This program emphasizes 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. This is serious fun! Prerequisites: Ability to meet the Swim to Survive Standard (roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, swim 50 metres). Tue, Mar 26-May 14 | 6-7:30 pm | $76/8 | 117086 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre LSS Sport Fundamentals NEW! (5-Level Progression) 8 to 13 Years These courses offer recreational introduction to lifesaving sport skills while teaching team building, fair play, ethics in sport and personal responsibility. • Level 1: PLAY FAIR is the underlying principle emphasized in this level. Participants practice in-water starts, jump start from the deck, stroke development and Lifesaving Sport Skills. • Level 2: RESPECT FOR OTHERS is a key theme in this level. Participants practice dive starts from the deck, open turns, in-water somersaults, strokes and sculling, throwing accuracy and towing a manikin with a rescue tube. • Level 3: where participants set goals while mastering skills like relay transitions, flip turns, stroke development, swimming with fins and more. • Level 4: where participants set more goals and learn how to STAY HEALTHY. Skills include dive starts from a starting block, turns, 50-metre sprints, advanced throwing accuracy, advanced rescue tube and manikin towing skills. • Level 5: where participants learn about the importance of GIVING BACK. Skills include racing starts from a starting block, relay transitions and more. Lifesaving Sport 1 & 2 Thu, Mar 28-May 16 | 6-6:45 pm | $76/8 | 117070 Lifesaving Sport 3-5 Thu, Mar 28-May 16 | 6:45-7:45 pm | $76/8 | 117077 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Karate 8 to 15 Years Traditional karate is a fun activity that builds confidence and self-discipline. Have a great time studying this Japanese art of self-defence in a friendly, safe and positive environment. This class places an emphasis on leadership skills, respect and a healthy lifestyle while developing a strong foundation in the basics. Instructor: Mike Ciurka (6th degree black belt) Tue, Apr 2-May 14 | 6-7 pm | $56/7 | 113844 Tue, May 21-Jul 2 | 6-7 pm | $56/7 | 113847 Tue, Jul 9-Aug 27 | 6-7 pm | $64/8 | 113848 Bowen Park Complex Karate 4 to 7 Years Kids learn basic karate moves. They will also learn self-discipline with courtesy and respect emphasized. This is an introduction only. Get a free uniform if you register at the dojo after the session. Tue, Apr 2-23 | 3:30-4:15 pm | $25/4 | 116452 Fri, Apr 12-26 | 3:15-4 pm | $19/3 | 116453 Thu, May 2-23 | 3:30-4:15 pm | $25/4 | 116455 Fri, May 3-24 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/4 | 116457 Fri, Jun 7-28 | 5:15-6 pm | $25/4 | 116458 Sat, Jun 8-29 | 9:30-10:15 am | $25/4 | 116459 Tue, Jul 2-23 | 3:30-4:15 pm | $25/4 | 116615 Fri, Jul 5-26 | 3:15-4 pm | $25/4 | 116616 Thu, Aug 8-29 | 3:30-4:15 pm | $25/4 | 116617 Fri, Aug 9-30 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/4 | 116618 Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd) Karate 8 to 12 Years Kids will train twice a week where they will start learning katas, sparring and self-defense drills. Peer pressure and bullying are discussed. This is an introduction only. Get a free uniform if you register at the dojo after the session. T/Th, Apr 2-11 | 4:30-5:20 pm | $25/4 | 116461 M/W, Apr 3-15 | 3:30-4:20 pm | $25/4 | 116460 M/W, May 6-15 | 3:30-4:20 pm | $25/4 | 116462 T/Th, May 7-16 | 4:30-5:20 pm | $25/4 | 116463 M/W, Jun 3-12 | 3:30-4:20 pm | $25/4 | 116464 T/Th, Jun 4-13 | 4:30-5:20 pm | $25/4 | 116465 T/Th, Jul 2-11 | 4:30-5:20 pm | $25/4 | 116620 M/W, Jul 3-15 | 3:30-4:20 pm | $25/4 | 116619 T/Th, Aug 6-15 | 4:30-5:20 pm | $25/4 | 116623 M/W, Aug 7-19 | 3:30-4:20 pm | $25/4 | 116624 Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd) Taekwondo with Master Kim Gain self-discipline, confidence and concentration. Grand Master Kim strives to maximize your potential by maintaining traditional foundation based upon physical well-being and mental integrity. Our highly qualified 8th degree black belt Grand Master can help you become strong in mind, body and spirit. 4 to 7 Years Wed, Apr 3-10 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 109026 Fri, Apr 5-12 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 109027 Sat, Apr 6-13 | 10-10:40 am | $25/2 | 109028 Mon, Apr 8-15 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 109025 Wed, Apr 10-17 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115885 Mon, May 6-13 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115891 Wed, May 8-15 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115893 Fri, May 10-17 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115894 Sat, Jun 1-8 | 10-10:40 am | $25/2 | 115904 Mon, Jun 3-10 | 4-4:45 pm | $25/2 | 115898 Wed, Jun 5-12 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115902 Fri, Jun 7-14 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115903 Wed, Aug 7-14 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115906 Mon, Aug 12-19 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115905 Wed, Aug 21-28 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115907 8 to 12 Years Tue, Apr 2-9 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 109041 Thu, Apr 4-11 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 109042 Fri, Apr 5-12 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 109043 Sat, Apr 6-13 | 10:50-11:20 am | $25/2 | 109044 Fri, Apr 12-19 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115950 Sat, May 4-11 | 10:50-11:20 am | $25/2 | 115956 Tue, May 7-14 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115953 Thu, May 9-16 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115954 Fri, May 10-17 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115955 Sat, Jun 1-8 | 10:50-11:35 am | $25/2 | 116386 Tue, Jun 4-11 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115957 Thu, Jun 6-13 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 115958 Fri, Jun 7-14 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 116385 Tue, Aug 6-13 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 116387 Tue, Aug 20-27 | 4:15-5 pm | $25/2 | 116388 World Taekwondo Academy (4300 Wellington Rd) Rock Climbing 6 to 12 Years Come out and give indoor rock climbing a try. We provide all the gear and staff to introduce you to the exciting sport of rock climbing. No experience necessary. Do it for fitness and fun. Wed, Apr 3-24 | 4-6 pm | $112/4 | 109502 Fri, Apr 5-26 | 4-6 pm | $112/4 | 109504 Wed, May 8-29 | 4-6 pm | $112/4 | 109505 Fri, May 10-31 | 4-6 pm | $112/4 | 109506 Romper Room Climbing Gym (4235 Boban Dr)