Child and Youth Programs

Age 6 – 14 years

MURC - Multipurpose Room B at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

This instructor-led program is a great way for kids to learn how to chop, stir, blend and mix. Participants will be taught kitchen safety, use of different utensils, measuring, recipe reading and healthy eating. Program will be kept basic yet loads of fun. 

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Age 3 – 6 years

MURC - Multipurpose Room B at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

Familiarization/Safety/Cooking in the Kitchen. This is a great creative way for children to learn about cooking. Together preschoolers and parents will follow recipes, measure ingredients and of course taste testing. Participation is with parent.

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Age 6 – 10 years

Link - Kitchen Area at The Link

In this program children will learn kitchen and food safety, basic cooking techniques, working with different kitchen tools and reading recipes. This program will support with building confidence and independence.

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Age 10 – 14 years

Link - Kitchen Area at The Link

We offer a hands-on experience to get kids comfortable in the kitchen. We will cover equipment handling, food storage and kitchen safety. Then they'll explore a world of techniques and recipes that will surely spark their creativity!

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Ages 6 – 10 years

GIP - Gym Program Room at Georgina Ice Palace

Who doesn't love cookies? In this drop-in class you can get creative and decorate your cookie any way you want. Supplies will be included.

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Ages 8 – 13 years

GIP - Multi-Purpose Room at Georgina Ice Palace

In this 3D printing and modelling workshop, participants will be introduced into the basics of 3D design. Children will create a key tag with their name to take home. A 3D printer will also be on location for children to learn how it works.

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Ages 8 – 15 years

MURC - Multipurpose Room A at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

Learn the process of film creation! Participants will learn the importance of key roles when producing their own motion picture. From the first concept, all the way to the premiere, this program makes no stops in showing the significance of each job in the world of film. Activities include: pitching, scripting, set creation, filming, and editing. At the conclusion of the program, participants will share their work with family.

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Ages 6 – 12 years

GIP - Multi-Purpose Room at Georgina Ice Palace

Link - Meeting Room #1 at The Link

Participants will get the opportunity to be introduced to the creative world of computer animation and learn the basics of animation design. At the end of the workshop, children have experienced first-hand the potential for what great animators they could become!

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Join us for an afternoon of self-expression, community, learning and playing! No previous drumming experience is necessary. All ages and abilities are welcome.

All Ages

De La Salle Chapel - 1940 Metro Rd. N, Jackson's Point

• December 15, 2024 (2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
• January 19, 2025 (2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
• February 16, 2025 (2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
• March 16, 2025 (2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

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Ages 8 – 14 years

MURC - Multipurpose Room B at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

An ancient and beautiful art, learn about the basics of henna that includes the history, uses, science, care and designs in this unique program. You will learn how henna is made and practice henna designs.

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Ages 9 – 17 years

MURC - Multipurpose Room B at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

This 2 week course will teach beginner jewelry makers how to make their own homemade pieces of jewelry from bracelets, anklets, earrings and possibly even sandal bracelets. Students will learn how to use the tools required lead by a professional homemade jeweler.

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Ages 6 – 9 years

De La Salle - Chapel at De La Salle

This program is for children who love to paint and be creative. In this program children will learn traditional and non-traditional paining techniques and skills. Grab your brushes and lets paint! Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy!

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Polar Bear Plate

January 10, 2025

Age 4 – 16 years

236 Dovedale Drive, Keswick

Join us for a Paint Your Own Pottery Workshop - for kids and youth! We've partnered with Crock A Doodle Keswick to bring a series of fun and engaging pottery projects! Participants will work on creating a Polar Bear plate. All materials will be supplied. This workshop will take place at Crock A Doodle studio Keswick: 36 Dovedale Drive
Note: Please ensure you bring a smock to paint in. All pottery will be ready for pick up the following Friday.

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Valentines Heart Ornaments

February 6, 2025

Age 4 – 16 years

236 Dovedale Drive, Keswick

Join us for a Paint Your Own Pottery Workshop - for kids and youth! We've partnered with Crock A Doodle Keswick to bring a series of fun and engaging pottery projects! Participants will work on creating a Polar Bear plate. All materials will be supplied. This workshop will take place at Crock A Doodle studio Keswick: 36 Dovedale Drive
Note: Please ensure you bring a smock to paint in. All pottery will be ready for pick up the following Friday.

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Leprechaun Gnomes

February 6, 2025

Age 4 – 16 years

236 Dovedale Drive, Keswick

Join us for a Paint Your Own Pottery Workshop - for kids and youth! We've partnered with Crock A Doodle Keswick to bring a series of fun and engaging pottery projects! Participants will work on creating a Polar Bear plate. All materials will be supplied. This workshop will take place at Crock A Doodle studio Keswick: 36 Dovedale Drive
Note: Please ensure you bring a smock to paint in. All pottery will be ready for pick up the following Friday.

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Ages 7 – 14 years

SLT/Club - Theatre/Dress Room at SLT/Club 55

 This is an introduction to the world of theatre for the inexperienced young actor. The young actors will learn voice projection, stage presence and gain confidence on stage through the use of theatre games. There will be a final production for friends and family on the last Tuesday of the session.

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Ages 10 – 17 years

SLT/Club - Green Room at SLT/Club 55  Writing a script can be an exciting and creative process. In this program we will cover the fundamentals of storytelling, character development, plots, dialogue and scene creation. Time to think outside the box and bring your stories to life. 

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Ages 7 – 12 years

Link - Meeting Room #1 at The Link

This intelligent screen time workshop is an excellent opportunity for kids to be introduced to the basics of computer programming and video game creation. Some coding concepts covered are; if statements, variables and more. By the end of the workshop, children will have created a mini-game.

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Ages 6 – 12 years

MURC - Activity Studio at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

Acro is a combination of dance and gymnastics. This class allows participants to train their bodies in a different way. Learn to bend, twist and flip your bodies in an injury-free fashion. Throughout the course of this program, dancers will become more flexible and execute tricks they have learned. This program is for those who are 6 - 12 years of age.

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Ages 5 – 7 years

GIP - Multi-Purpose Room at Georgina Ice Palace
Link - Meeting Room #1 at The Link

Continuing to work in a creative manner, skills introduced include working in 1st and 2nd positions of the feet, plié, tendus, bounces, marches and skips. More emphasis is put on stretching the feet and legs. Introduction to basic arm positions and coordinating the arms and legs together. Participation is without parent. 

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Ages 7 - 10 years

MURC - Activity Studio at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

This program is designed for the ballet dancer who is looking to experience more dance routines, different poses, more flexibility and more in-depth techniques. This program is better suited for those who have some background in ballet dance, however experience is not required. Participation is without parent. 

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Ages 6 - 9 years

MURC - Activity Studio at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

This is an introduction to the creative and up beat movement of Hip Hop. In this class you will be taught how to develop your own style through learning a combination of sound, rhythm and movement.

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Ages 11 - 16 years

Link - Meeting Room #1 at The Link
GIP - Multi-Purpose Room at Georgina Ice PalaceOffers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.

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Bronze Star

Ages 8 – 14 years

Georgina Leisure Pool
Multi-Use Recreation Complex

Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400 m swim.

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Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid with CPR-B

Ages 13 - 99 years

Georgina Leisure Pool

Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid- Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400m timed swim. 100% attendance is mandatory for Bronze Medallion. Prerequisite: 13 years of age or Bronze Star

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Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid with CPR-C

Ages 13 - 99 years

Georgina Leisure Pool

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid with CPR 'C' - Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for all advanced training programs, including; National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor certification programs. Includes a 400m timed swim. This program also includes Standard First Aid, which provides comprehensive training, covering first aid and CPR. 100% attendance is mandatory. Prerequisite: 14 years of age, Bronze Medallion.

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Ages 10 – 14 years

GIP - Multi-Purpose Room at Georgina Ice Palace

The Home Alone Program is designed to provide children 10 years of age and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time.

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Ages 12 - 99 years

Multi-Use Recreation Complex

This course if for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as; medical/legal issues, spinal, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest issues, burns and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification and is recognized by WSIB. Course will take place at Georgina Ice Palace.90 Wexford Drive, Keswick.

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Ages 8 - 13 years

Multi-Use Recreation Complex
Georgina Leisure Pool

The Canadian Swim Patrol program is the onramp to lifeguarding.
Rookie Patrol: Swimmers continue stroke development with 50m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving Sport skills include a 25m obstacle swim and 15m object carry. First aid focus on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350m workouts and 100m timed swims.
Ranger Patrol: Swimmer develop better strokes over 75m swims of each stroke. They tackle Lifesaving Sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.
Star Patrol: Swimmers are challenged with 600m workouts, 300m timed swims and a 25m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100m swims. First Aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defense methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

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Age 5 – 8 years

MURC - Gym B at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

This is an instructor-led program for children and youth looking to learn the basic skills of the game. Our qualified instructor will provide fun pick-up games as well as individual skill training in dribbling, passing & shooting.

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Age 9 – 13 years

MURC - Gym B at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

This is an instructor led program for children and youth looking to learn the basic skills of the game. Our qualified instructor will provide fun pick-up games as well as individual skill training in dribbling, passing & shooting.

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Level 1

Ages 10 – 14 years
Ages 14 – 89 years

GIP - Hall at Georgina Ice Palace

Fencing is an elegant sport with a distinguished history. It is one of only five sports to be presented at every modern Olympics dating back to 1896. Contrary to the fact that you are brandishing pointy objects at one another, fencing is one of the safest sports in the world due to the quality of equipment and the skill of instruction. Some call fencing "physical chess" because it exercises and engages both the brain and the body. It is a tremendous cardiovascular workout and also trains stamina, strength and tones muscle. It is one of the few sports where you can enjoy and excel at any age. The sport is co-ed and there are many scholarship opportunities for fencers entering post-secondary education. Fencing engages the mind like a few other sports. It is wonderful for the development of focus, determination and resiliency. It is also lots of fun! This programme will give participants the chance to learn the basics of this amazing sport: footwork, blade control, lunging, parries and so much more! Learning will be solidified with drills, games and even some one-on-one duelling. All necessary equipment is provided however indoor running shoes and long pants are mandatory. Session delivered by Knights in the Classroom and funded by Jumpstart.

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Ages 9 - 17 years

MURC - Gym B at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

Junior Badminton focuses on fundamentals for holding a racket, swing and footwork technique, as well as basic shots. This program is offered by Elevation Athletics Association. 

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Ages 4 – 7

GIP - Gym Gymnasium at Georgina Ice Palace

Junior Soccer consists of social, athletic and fundamental soccer skills in a fun and enjoyable 45-minute session. Young players will work on listening skills, taking turns and teamwork. Experienced instructors will demonstrate and run drills that stimulate balancing, basic agility and coordination his program is offered by Elevation Athletics Association.

Ages 7 - 11 years

MURC - Gym A at Multi-Use Recreation Complex
GIP - Gym Gymnasium at Georgina Ice Palace

This age group has the most fun in soccer games! Most of the players have fundamental skills. The first half of the term will have emphasis on team skills. The second half the Coaches will turn their attention to individual skills. Scrimmage is incorporated in each training session. This program is offered by Elevation Athletics Association.

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Ages 5 - 8 years

MURC - Gym A at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

Give your little gymnast the chance to roll and tumble in a creative, learning environment. This fun program will introduce those aged 5-8 to rolls, tumbles, stretches and more, giving them a solid foundation and the basics needed to pursue higher levels of gymnastics in the future. Parent participation is not required, but asked to remain onsite. 

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Ages 11 - 14 years

GIP - Gym Gymnasium at Georgina Ice Palace

Are you looking to try something new? This lacrosse program is designed to cater to all skill levels. Participants will develop teamwork, leadership skills, through fun challenges, drills, and scrimmages. Participants will gain a strong understanding of the basic techniques and rules of play.

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Ages 4 – 8 years

MURC - Activity Studio at Multi-Use Recreation Complex

Our kids yoga program, Bloom Yoga for Kids, is designed specifically for children aged 4-8 years old. We believe that yoga is not just for adults, but also for our little ones who can benefit greatly from its practice. Here are some of the incredible benefits that yoga offers for this age group: Physical Development: Yoga helps children improve their flexibility, strength, and coordination. Through various poses and movements, kids can enhance their motor skills and body awareness. 

• Emotional Well-being: Yoga provides a safe space for children to express and regulate their emotions. It helps them develop self-awareness, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques, which can reduce anxiety and improve overall emotional well-being. 
• Focus and Concentration: Yoga teaches children to focus their attention on the present moment. By practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques, kids can enhance their concentration and improve their ability to pay attention in school and other activities. Social Skills: In our kids yoga classes, children learn to interact with their peers in a positive and supportive environment. They develop important social skills such as cooperation, empathy, and respect for others. 
• Body Awareness and Confidence: Yoga encourages children to listen to their bodies and become aware of their physical abilities. This promotes self-confidence and body positivity, allowing kids to appreciate and embrace their unique selves. 
• Stress Relief: Just like adults, children also experience stress. Yoga provides them with tools to manage and reduce stress levels. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques can help calm their minds and bodies, promoting a sense of peace and well-being. 

Our bloom yoga program is led by a York region district board teacher, who specializes in children wellness. We believe that yoga is a holistic practice that nurtures both the body and mind of our little ones. Join us on this amazing journey of self-discovery and growth through yoga!
This program is also part of the Fitness Pass & Rec Pass and is available as a drop-in program for the duration of the start and end dates posted. For more information, visit our Fitness Pass page. https://www.georgina.ca/getting-active/recreation/fitness

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This program is specifically designed for youth ages 9 - 13 to participate in a yoga program, to learn the skills and fluid motions needed to practice the art of yoga.

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