Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 44 Youth Programs Teens Welcome If you see a program you would like to participate in outside of theYouth Section, give us a call to find out how you can participate! Creative Writing and Book Club NEW! 11 to 14 Years Anyone can be a writer! Get your creative juices flowing with writing prompts and exercises in this beginner level class. Each session will also feature a chance to share the book(s) you are currently reading with other participants allowing you to discover new authors. You will receive a journal to write in, but please bring your own pens. Mon, Apr 22-Jun 17 | 5:30-7 pm | $88/8 | 117056 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Creative Writing - Youth Poetry NEW! 12 to 18 Years Join Nanaimo’s newest Youth Poet Laureate, Paige Pierce, for a truly unique opportunity to develop skills as a beginner poet. Paige will guide you in experimenting with different styles of poetry and building an understanding of voice in literature creating community in the process. The final session will be a reading showcase where you have an opportunity to share your writing with friends and family. Instructor: Paige Pierce M-F, Jul 22-26 | 1-4 pm | $30/5 | 117057 Beban Park Social Centre Creative Writing - Youth Summer Intensive 10 to 17 Years “The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.”(Terry Pratchett) During this writing camp, you will try various prompts and exercises to get your creative juices flowing. Each participant will receive a notebook, but please bring your own pen. M-F, Jul 22-26 | 9 am-12 pm | $115/5 | 116960 M-F, Aug 19-23 | 9 am-12 pm | $115/5 | 116961 Beban Park Social Centre Cartooning and Character Design 14 + Years Learn the basics of penciling stick figures, animals, faces and more. Depending on skill level and interest, topics such as shading, perspective and basic story telling may also be covered. All skill levels are welcome. Instructor: David Harvey Sat, Apr 6-May 25 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $64/8 | 116225 Oliver Woods Community Centre Home Alone 10 to 13 Years For children who may be ready to be home alone. The program includes establishing rules and routines, handling emergency situations, personal safety, basic first aid and much more. Sat, Jun 22 | 9 am-12 pm | $48/1 | 117020 Sat, Jun 22 | 1-4 pm | $48/1 | 117021 Sat, Jul 20 | 9 am-12 pm | $48/1 | 117022 Sat, Jul 20 | 1-4 pm | $48/1 | 117023 Sat, Aug 17 | 9 am-12 pm | $48/1 | 117024 Sat, Aug 17 | 1-4 pm | $48/1 | 117025 Beban Park Social Centre Let’s Eat! Teens Rule the Kitchen 10 to 16 Years Learn the skills and build confidence to work independently in the kitchen from a passionate facilitator. You will practice flavour combinations, portioning, basic nutrition, a variety of cooking techniques and learn some new knife skills. Wed, May 8-22 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $100/3 | 117014 Park Avenue Farm (945 Park Ave)