Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 48 Paddle & Pizza* Join us for a social paddle featuring kayaking, canoeing and SUP. Play on-water games like paddle tag and finish with a pizza party and music. No experience needed; all gear provided! Dragon Boat Blitz* Learn the ancient sport of dragon boating in this fast-paced, high-energy session. It’s the ultimate teambuilding activity. All levels are welcome. Graffiti Works* Join local artist, Stephanie Teichman, as she takes you through the steps of her creation “Here 2 Create” and offers support for you to create your own graffiti-spray paint inspired piece to take home. Play with Clay: Learn to Handbuild* Learn simple techniques like pinching, coiling and slab building to create your own unique piece. No pressure and no prior experience - just enjoy the magic of getting creative with clay. May 1-7, 2026 Join us as we celebrate youth in Nanaimo! Check out the YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page for more information on this year’s events. Please note that pre-registration is required for the events listed below with an *; space is limited. Call 250-756-5200 or visit recreation. nanaimo.ca for details or to reserve your spot. YOUthWeek Friday, May 1 • Youth Lounge & Pizza 2-9 pm FREE 150670 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre • Paddle & Pizza* 4-6:30 pm $10 162564 Long Lake • Toonie Swim 7:30-9 pm $2 Drop-in Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Saturday, May 2 • Weight Room Orientation 1-1:45 pm FREE 162547 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre • Youth Lounge Pizza Party 2-9 pm FREE Drop-in Nanaimo Aquatic Centre • Graffiti Works* 12:30-2:30 pm $25 163015 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Sunday, May 3 • Babysitter Training 9 am-4:30 pm $60/1 162836 Beban Park Social Centre • Weight Room Orientation 1-1:45 pm FREE 162548 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre • Toonie Skate 3-4:30 pm $2 Drop-in Cliff McNabb Arena Monday, May 4 • Spare Blox 5-6:30 pm FREE Drop-in Park Avenue Elementary • Spare Blox 7-8:30 pm FREE Drop-in Fairview Elementary Tuesday, May 5 • Dragon Boat Blitz* 4-6 pm $10 162565 Long Lake • Spare Blox 6-7:30 pm FREE Drop-in Uplands Elementary • Spare Blox 6:30-8 pm FREE Drop-in Oliver Woods Wednesday, May 6 • LIT Parent Info Night 6:30-7:30 pm FREE 163135 Beban Park Social Centre • Spare Blox 8:30-10 pm FREE Drop-in John Barsby School Thursday, May 7 • Youth Lounge - Sundae & Swim 3-7 pm FREE 150669 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre • Play with Clay: Handbuild* 4-6 pm $35 163549 Bowen Pottery Studio
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