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Babysitter Training11 to 15 YearsThe Red Cross Babysitting 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 the event of an emergency.Sat, Mar 7 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37108Sun, Mar 8 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 29497Sat, Mar 15 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37109Sat, Apr 4 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37111Sun, Apr 5 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37121Sat, Apr 25 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37113Sat, May 9 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37114Sun, May 10 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37117Sat, May 23 9 am-4:30 pm $55/1 37118BebanParkSocialCentre

StopWorryingAboutStress&Anxiety11 to 18 YearsThis fun group program teaches cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other stress coping strategies. Drop-in after school and check it out! Program is free, but please pre-register.Tue, May 5-26 3:30-4:30 pm Free/4 37156NanaimoAquaticCentre

Makeup-TheBasics10 to 14 YearsThis workshop, taught by a professional makeup artist, will cover proper skin care, fun and age- appropriate makeup application techniques and how to properly clean your makeup brushes. Participants supply their own makeup/tools for this workshop. Simply bring what you're using (and your questions) to class! Mon, May 4 4:30-6 pm $35/1 36546BebanParkSocialCentre

Karate13+ YearsLearn katas, sparring and self-defence drills. Peer pressure and bullying are discussed.Mon/Wed, Apr 1-15 6:35-7:30 pm $25/4 37104Mon/Wed, May 4-13 6:35-7:30 pm $25/4 37106Mon/Wed, Jun 1-10 6:35-7:30 pm $25/4 37107ShimaKarateSchool(3032BaronsRd)

TeensRule...TheKitchen12 to 16 YearsLearn the skills and build confidence to work independently in the kitchen. You will learn a variety of cooking techniques and knife skills. Learn to cook the foods you like and impress your friends and family with cool foods you create.Tue, Apr 28-May 19 3:30-5:30 pm $120/4 35920NanaimoFoodshare(271PineSt)

LaunchintoRowing12 to 18 YearsLearn about the basics of rowing, boat handling, what it takes to get racing and water safety. Participants should wear comfortable, non-baggy clothing (preferably no front pockets). Bring shoes, hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.Instructor: Nanaimo Rowing ClubM-F, May 25-29 4-6 pm $125/5 37306M-F, Jun 1-5 4-6 pm $125/5 37309LoudonPark

DiscoverStandUpPaddleboarding12 to 16 YearsGrab a friend and come learn the basic strokes and safety for young stand-up paddleboarders. We provide all the necessary gear.Instructor: Coastal Expressions Adventure StaffSat, Jul 25 12:30-2:30 pm $55/1 38622Sun, Aug 9 12:30-2:30 pm $55/1 38624WestwoodLakePark

Paddle Canada - Waterfront12 to 16 YearsGain the fundamental skills and knowledge to paddle in protected ocean waters. Learn about equipment needed, how to get in and out of a kayak from shore, paddle strokes, capsizing and rescuing skills in a fun environment. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate from Paddle Canada. All equipment is provided. Sat & Sun, Jul 11 & 12 10 am-12 pm $149/2 38619CoastalExpressionAdventureCentre(1840StewartAve)

IntrotoCompetitiveRowing NEW! 12 to 18 YearsTry one of Canada's most successful summer Olympic sports. Have fun on the water while you learn the basics of rowing, what it takes to get racing, water safety and boat handling. Snacks are provided. Instructor: Nanaimo Rowing ClubM-F, Jul 6-10 12-3 pm $140/5 37312M-F, Jul 20-24 12-3 pm $140/5 37313M-F, Jul 27-31 12-3 pm $140/5 37314M-F, Aug 10-14 12-3 pm $140/5 37315M-F, Aug 17-21 12-3 pm $140/5 37317LoudonPark(LongLake)

IntrotoHipHop12 to 18 YearsTouch on the basics of hip hop, and learn new styles like grooving, popping, b-boying and more.Fri, Apr 3-May 8 7-8 pm $43/5 38725Fri, May 15-Jun 19 7-8 pm $51/6 38728VibeDanceStudio(1969BoxwoodRd)

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YOUthWeekMay 1-7, 2020

JoinusaswecelebrateyouthinNanaimo!CheckouttheYOUthNanaimoFacebookpageformoreinformationonthisyear'sevents(www.facebook.com/

YOUthNanaimo),includingtheagesforeachevent.Pleasenotethatpre-registrationisrequiredforsomeoftheeventslistedbelow,andspaceislimited.

Call250-756-5200orvisitrecreation.nanaimo.cafordetailsortoreserveyourspot.

Friday, May 1•Stick‘n’Puck 3-4pm SkateAdmission Drop-in CliffMcNabbArena•CoastCapitalSkate 4:15-5:45pm FREE Drop-in CliffMcNabbArenaSaturday, May 2• Strengthening Children’s 8:30 am-4:30 pm $130 40669 NanaimoIceCentre Mental Health •Dive-InMovie“Abominable” 5-7pm $5.25 Drop-in BebanParkPoolSunday,May 3•Skating&HotChocolate 3-4:30pm Skateadmission Drop-in CliffMcNabbArenaMonday, May 4•Makeup:TheBasics 4:30-6pm $35 36546 BebanPark• SpareBloxJr. 7-8:30pm FREE Drop-in FairviewSchoolTuesday, May 5•StopWorryingAboutStress 3:30-4:30pm FREE 37156 NanaimoAquaticCentre & Anxiety (first week)• SpareBloxJr. 6:15-7:45pm FREE Drop-in OliverWoodsCom.CentreWednesday, May 6• SpareBlox 8-9:30pm FREE Drop-in JohnBarsbySchool•StarlightSkate 6:30-8pm SkateAdmission Drop-in NanaimoIceCentreThursday, May 7•YouthLounge 3-7pm FREE Drop-in NanaimoAquaticCentre•POW!IntrotoComics 7-9pm $75/4sessions 37485 BebanParkSaturday, May 9•BabysitterTraining 9am-4:30pm $55 37114 BebanPark•HomeAlone 9am-12pm $42 37131 BebanPark•HomeAlone 1-4pm $42 37132 BebanPark

JuniorBadminton10 to 15 YearsGet instruction and practice time for the beginner or intermediate player. The emphasis is on skill development and game play.Instructor: Helen BinnsMon, Mar 30-May 4 4:15:5:15 pm $42/6 36668Wed, Apr 1-May 6 4:30-5:30 pm $35/5 36670Mon, May 11-Jun 15 4:15:5:15 pm $35/5 36669Wed, May 13-Jun 17 4:30-5:30 pm $42/6 36671OliverWoodsCommunityCentre

YouthBadminton12 to 19 YearsTake your badminton skills to the next level. Players should have two years of experience in the Junior Badminton program (or equivalent).Instructor: Helen BinnsMon, Mar 30-May 4 5:15-6:15 pm $35/5 35889Mon, May 11-Jun 15 5:15-6:15 pm $35/5 35890OliverWoodsCommunityCentre

Basketball10112 to 17 YearsJoin us for some skill development and fun on the basketball court! Tue, Mar 31-Apr 28 5:30-6:30 pm $30/5 37472Tue, May 5-Jun 2 5:30-6:30 pm $30/5 37473BrechinElementarySchool(510MillstoneAve)

RecSkate Pre-Teen/Teen 12 to 17 Years 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 and is for all levels of skating. Mon, Mar 30-May 11 * 6:45-7:45 pm $72/6 37841Sat, Apr 4-May 16 11:15 am-12:15 pm $84/7 37851Thu, Apr 2-May 14 * 5:30-6:30 pm $72/6 37847Thu, May 21-Jun 25 * 5:30-6:30 pm $72/6 37848Sat, May 23-Jun 27 11:15 am-12:15 pm $72/6 37852Mon, May 25-Jun 22 * 6:45-7:45 pm $60/5 37845Thu, Jul 2-Aug 13 * 6:15-7:15 pm $84/7 37850Mon, Jun 29-Aug 10 * 6:45-7:45 pm $72/6 37846CliffMcNabbArena/NanaimoIceCentre*

Strengthening Children’sMentalHealth16 + YearsThis training was developed in collaboration with Canadian Mental Health Association and will help anyone running children’s programs be more prepared to support their staff in promoting positive mental health in children. Participants will learn the impact of stress and environment on a child’s ability to cope. This training will provide tools to use with staff to improve their understanding with children who face challenges in their programs.Sat, May 2 8:30 am-4:30 pm $130/1 40669NanaimoIceCentreLounge

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Bicycle Maintenance for Beginners16 + YearsLearn how to fix a flat, repair your chain and give your bike some love. We will cover gears, brakes, tires and more. Please bring a bike to work on.Sun, Apr 19 12:30-4:30 pm $40/1 37895BebanParkSun, May 10 12:30-4:30 pm $40/1 37896DepartureBayActivityCentre

Street Smarts CommuterCyclingSkills16 + YearsLearn basic bike maintenance, rules and regulations of the road and much more. All participants must have a certified bike helmet, a fully functioning bike and have basic riding skills. Sat, Jun 13 10 am-2 pm $50/1 37956BebanParkSocialCentre

Pow!IntrotoMakingComics12 + YearsWelcome to the art of making comics! Learn the basics of drawing comic book characters. From cartoony to heroic and from goofy to action-packed. Learn techniques on figure proportion, facial expressions, action and movement, as well as location and perspective drawing techniques. No previous drawing experience is required. Students will provide their own drawing supplies for this class.Thu, May 7-28 7-9 pm $75/4 37485BebanParkSocialCentre

BasicCooking14+ YearsFor those with little or no experience in the kitchen, learn a basic hands-on approach. You will prepare simple, nutritious meals and develop a weekly menu. Topics include eggs, soups and salads, pasta and rice dishes, vegetables and simple dishes with meats. All food and recipes are provided - just bring an apron.Instructor:JonathanDeanMon, Mar 30-May 4 5:30-7:30 pm $109/5 39596BowenParkComplex

Pottery Wheel - Teen 13 to 17 YearsFor those with little or no previous experience working with clay. Learn the basic techniques that will help you create pots, vases, bowls and pretty much anything that can be thrown on a pottery wheel. Clay, glazes and firings are included in cost.Mon, Apr 27-Jun 15 5:30-7:30 pm $174/7 34401BowenPotteryStudio

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YouthintheWeight Rooms13-15 YearsSafety in our weight rooms is very important to us. To help youth learn correct use of the equipment, youth must attend and complete a Weight Room Orientation in order to use our weight rooms. The cost is $5.

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JobSkills&CreditsTowardsHighSchoolGraduation• Aquatic Certification - Seepage93. -Bronze Medallion -Bronze Cross -Standard First Aid -National Lifeguard Award

• First Aid classes - Seepage56.

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SpareBlox&SpareBloxJr. Theultimateplacetohavesomefunonaweeknight!WeofferregulargymnasiumactivitiesforyouthinNanaimo.

SPAREBLOXJR(11-14YRS)Mondays until May 25, 7-8:30 pm @ Fairview Community SchoolTuesdays, March 31-May 26, 6:15-7:45 pm @ Oliver Woods

SPAREBLOX(12-18YRS)Wednesdays until May 27, 8-9:30 pm @ John Barsby School

PLEASE NOTE: Program cancelled on pro-d days, statutory holidays or other school closures (i.e. snow days).Check our YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page for other updates, changes or cancellations.

YouthDrop-InFREE!

ThursdaysuntilJune18,3-7pm,NanaimoAquaticCentre

• XBOX • WII • FOOSEBALL •AIRHOCKEY•CHARGINGSTATION• SNACKS• MUSIC •BEANBAGCHAIRS• FREE WIFI • SWIMMING • SKATING

Youth Lounge is proudly brought to you by the City of Nanaimo and Boys & Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island.

PLEASE NOTE: Program cancelled on pro-d days, statutory holidays or other school closures (i.e. snow days).Check our YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page for other updates, changes or cancellations.

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FREE!13-17 yrs

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Youth LIT (Leaders in Training)

13-18 YEARS(Must be at least 13 years old by December 31, 2020 and

starting Grade 8 in September 2020)

Receive training on what it means to be a leader and have a job, as well as how to work with children. After completing the orientation, you will attend “LIT University” and delve into the specifics of leading games, working as a team, painting faces, making balloon animals and basic resume writing and interview skills. Once you have completed training, you will choose from a variety of placement options around Nanaimo and will volunteer between 50 and 90 hours between June and August.

* Earnhourstowardshighschoolgraduationrequirements* Get hands-on work experience in a variety of different

settings

* Developyourleadershipskills* Learnaboutcreatinganeffectiveresumeandcoverletter* Contribute to your community

* Have the opportunity to work as a team

* Meet other volunteers and make new friends

Want to Join? Here’s How:

STEP #1

STEP #2

Register for LIT using barcode 37290. The cost is $150.Register your parents for the FREEParentInfoNight held on Thursday, March 19 or Tuesday, May 26, 7-8 pm (barcode 37268 & 37269) at Beban Park. Your parents will find out about what you will be doing at this program and what the expectations are. (If you are on the fence, we strongly recommend registering for LIT before you attend the Parent Information Night as the program fills up quickly.)

STEP #3Register for the LITUniversityWorkshops. These are held at Beban Park Social Centre. You must attend all four - no exceptions. (See box to left.)

STEP #4 Attend Orientationon Saturday, June 13, 10 am-3 pm, at Beban Park Social Centre.

STEP #5 Attend PlacementSign-Up on Friday, June 19, 6-8:30 pm, at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

STEP #6 Go to your Placements to volunteer, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun!

Children 101•Mon, Jun 15 6:30-8:30 pm 37307•Tue, Jun 16 6:30-8:30 pm 37308

Clowning 101•Wed,Jun17 6:30-8:30pm 37310•Thu,Jun18 6:30-8:30pm 37311

On the Job 101•Mon,Jun22 6:30-8:30pm 37323•Tue,Jun23 6:30-8:30pm 37324

Teamwork101•Wed,Jun24 6:30-8:30pm 37327•Thu,Jun25 6:30-8:30pm 37328

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LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAMOver 37 Years of Creating Community Leaders

Since1982,theLeadersinTrainingprogramhasbeenhelpingyouthinNanaimolearnaboutleadershipandbasicjobskillswhilevolunteeringthroughoutourcommunity.

LIT Key Dates: Program runs OctobertoMarch

•PARENTINFONIGHT: March 19 or May 26 (optional - see above)•ORIENTATION:Saturday,June13(mandatory)•LITUNIVERSITY: June 15-25 (mandatory - see box to left)•PLACEMENTSIGNUP:Friday,June19(very important)•VOLUNTEERING:BeginsJune13andgoesuntilSeptember4,2020.

Want more details about the program? Check out our FAQ at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/LIT

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QUEST PROGRAM14-18 YEARS

HaveyoucompletedtheLeadersinTraining(LIT)program,andwanttocontinuedevelopingyourleadershipskills?OURQUESTPROGRAMISFORYOU!

* Furtherdevelopyourleadershipskills* GetanopportunitytoassistwithtrainingtheLITvolunteers* Have more responsibility

* Get your first choice at volunteer placement sign-up night

* Have the chance to define your area of interest

Want to Join? Here’s How:

STEP #1

STEP #2

STEP #3

STEP #4

Register for a Quest (barcode 37296). The cost is $150.

Attend Orientationon Friday, June 12, 5-9 pm at Beban Park Social Centre. At orientation, you can choose to remain in Quest Community or specialize in Arenas, Aquatics or *NEW THIS YEAR* Environment. In Quest Environment, you will help develop an environmental initiative team spearheading change in the community while completing some aspects of traditional Quest community.

Attend PlacementSign-Upon Friday, June 19, 5-8:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

Go to your Placements to volunteer, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun!

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