Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 40 Youth Programs Learn How to Ride the Bus Are you feeling confused or unsure of how to get around on transit? Join us for a fun and FREE group session. Learn everything you need to know to be confident riding the bus. We will show you how to read the transit maps and schedules, how to buy passes and how it works for scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bikes and more. We will bring a bus to the session so you can get hands-on experience. Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Sun, Oct 19 | 1-2:30 pm | FREE | 151587 Sun, Oct 19 | 4-5:30 pm | FREE | 151588 Beban Park Parking Lot Vibe & Play NEW! 11 to 18 Years Looking for a place to hang out, get creative and have fun with others your age? Vibe & Play is all about trying new things. Think small group games, cool crafts and chill activities led by awesome program leaders who are there to support you. This program is specially designed for youth with diverse abilities with a 3:1 participant to leader ratio to help everyone feel comfortable and included. Wed, Sep 17-Dec 3 | 3-5 pm | $180/12 | 147860 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Artistic Expressions: Cartooning 16 + Years Learn the basics of penciling stick figures, animals, faces and more. Topics, such as shading, perspective and basic story telling may also be covered. All skill levels are welcome. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Sep 13-Oct 11 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $50/5 | 151401 Sat, Oct 18-Nov 15 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $50/5 | 151402 Sat, Nov 22-Dec 20 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $50/5 | 151403 Sat, Jan 10-Feb 14 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $60/6 | 151404 Sat, Feb 21-Mar 28 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $60/6 | 151405 Oliver Woods Community Centre Youth Badminton 11 to 18 Years Take your badminton skills to the next level! You should have two years of experience in the Junior Badminton program (or equivalent). Please bring your own racquet. Mon, Sep 15-Oct 20 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $55/5 | 148816 Mon, Nov 3-Dec 1 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $55/5 | 148817 Mon, Jan 5-Feb 2 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $55/5 | 149462 Oliver Woods Community Centre Youth Basketball 11 to 18 Years Learn the fundamentals through fun, active games and free play. Please arrive to the program in active gear and indoor sports shoes. Sun, Sep 14-Oct 19 | 3-4:30 pm | $55/5 | 148629 Sun, Nov 2-30 | 3-4:30 pm | $55/5 | 148630 Sun, Jan 4-Feb 8 | 3-4:30 pm | $55/5 | 148632 Sun, Feb 22-Mar 22 | 3-4:30 pm | $55/5 | 148633 Oliver Woods Community Centre Junior Volleyball 12 to 15 Years Players get comprehensive instruction, engaging drills and exciting games. This is designed for beginner to intermediate level players. Fri, Sep 19-Oct 31 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $48/6 | 149653 Fri, Nov 7-Dec 19 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $56/7 | 149655 Fri, Jan 9-Feb 20 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $56/7 | 149657 Fri, Feb 27-Mar 27 | 4:45-5:45 pm | $40/5 | 149658 Oliver Woods Community Centre Youth Tennis 12 to 16 Years Intro to tennis using progressive age-appropriate balls with fun games mixed in. Clean gym shoes are required. Fri, Sep 5-Oct 10 | 3:30-5 pm | $198/6 | 149720 Fri, Oct 17-Nov 14 | 3:30-5 pm | $165/5 | 149782 Fri, Nov 21-Dec 19 | 3:30-5 pm | $165/5 | 149784 Fri, Jan 16-Mar 13 | 3:30-5 pm | $297/9 | 149833 North Island Tennis Academy (2367 Arbot Rd) RecSkate Pre-Teen/Teen 12 to 17 Years Join your friends at this lesson that teaches all levels of skating skills. You will also get an introduction to arenas, including lesson teaching, skate patrol, safety and facility tour. This is a great bridge to our LIT and QUEST programs. Thu, Sep 18-Oct 30 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 145608 Thu, Nov 6-Dec 11 | 5:15-6 pm | $78/6 | 145609 Thu, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 145610 Thu, Feb 12-Mar 12 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 145611 Nanaimo Ice Centre Sat, Sep 20-Nov 1 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $98/7 | 145613 Sat, Nov 8-Dec 13 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $84/6 | 145614 Sat, Jan 10-Mar 14 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $126/9 | 145615 Frank Crane Arena Babysitter Training 11 to 15 Years This Red Cross course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct. This curriculum provides first aid information and how to give appropriate care in an emergency. Sat, Sep 20 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 151433 Sat, Jan 17 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 151436 Sat, Feb 21 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 151437 Vancouver Island Conference Centre Sat, Oct 25 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 151435 Sat, Nov 15 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 151434 Hammond Bay Elem. School Sun, Mar 15 | 9 am-4:30 pm | $60/1 | 151438 Beban Park Social Centre
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