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YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMMING
Winter 2025 program registration opens December 10
To register online visit townofamherstburg.perfectmind.com
To contact the Recreation Department, 519-736-5712 or recreation@amherstburg.ca
Essex Empowerment Girls Group |
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Description: This group will be a mentorship style program that is meant to give young girls, in grades 5-8 a sense of self. To get to know the true them. To love every part of who they are physically, mentally and emotionally. We want them to find what they are passionate about and empower them to be everything that they can be! The goal of this program will be to send its group out to the world with a feeling of empowerment. We want our 'graduates' to think for themselves, be leaders, show bravery and pass this message on. This program is possible through the Essex Power Fund.
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Creative Canvas |
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Description: Let our instructor guide you in painting a new piece of art each week. Students will learn the Elements and Principles of Design and different acrylic painting techniques. We will end our program with a Gallery Viewing where artists are given the opportunity to choose two of their paintings they are proudest to display for guests and family. No experience is required. Materials included.
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Girls Softball Skills |
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Description: This program is for any girl from ages 6-10 looking to learn the fundamentals and basics of softball. In this class, girls will learn, practice and master skills such as catching, throwing, fielding and hitting.
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Learn to Babysit |
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Description: The Babysitting Course is specifically designed to allow participants to learn valuable skills through animated discussions, role play, and other relevant activities. This course includes accident prevention, basic first aid, dealing with emergencies and real-life scenarios. Future babysitters learn safety and safe play, basic care, leadership, and professionalism. A culminating written test is a requirement to pass this course and receive a certificate. Course fee includes babysitting manual.
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Youth Home Alone |
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Description: This program prepares our youth for the important step of Home Alone Safety. Being home alone can be an uncomfortable and unsafe situation when our children are unprepared. Safety, first aid, and emergency-handling skills are covered in this course through interactive games, role-playing, stories, and other activities. Each participant will receive a manual to bring home (included) and completion certificate. Let's work to keep our youth safe and confident.
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Energy Busters (Senior) |
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| Description: This class is for those kids that just LOVE gym class!
Each week we will spend an hour playing a variety of organized gross motor activities such as Nerf obstacle courses, dodgeball, soccer, and more!
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Energy Busters (Junior) |
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| Description: This class is for those kids that just LOVE gym class!
Each week we will spend an hour playing a variety of organized gross motor activities such as Nerf obstacle courses, dodgeball, soccer, and more!
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Science Club |
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Description: How? What? When? Why? Each class we will explore scientific questions through experiments, creating and building. This class is for kids who love to learn about science and get a little bit messy too!
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Program Cancellations:
• Should the minimum number of participants not be achieved 48 hours prior to the start of the program, the program will be cancelled.
• Should we cancel your program, your preference of a full refund, credit on account, or enrolment in another available program (of equal value) will be made.
• Please allow 3 weeks for processing and mailing of a refund cheque.
• Payments made by credit card or debit card will be refunded back to the card.
Withdrawals & Transfers:
• Full refunds will only be considered 48 hours prior to the first class.
• After the first class, refunds will be prorated from the date of request.
• No refunds will be granted after 3 classes have been held.
• Requests received less than 24 hours before a class will result in that class being considered attended.
Participant Behaviour:
The Town of Amherstburg wants to ensure that we create a safe and pleasurable environment for all of our participants. We make every reasonable effort for our programming to be enjoyable by all. While our staff is trained to address inappropriate behaviour from participants of all ages, we will not accept disrespectful or aggressive behaviour. If inappropriate behaviour is not changed, a participants’ actions may lead to removal from our programs and services without refund.
Media/Town Photographs:
By participating in public events held in conjunction with the Department of Parks, Facilities, Recreation & Culture, all participants grant the Town of Amherstburg the right to print, publish, broadcast, and use photographs in any manner deemed appropriate. The usage includes but is not limited to the Town’s Social Media Platforms and all other advertising materials. Participant’s photo/name could be used for public information without additional consideration or compensation.
If you do not wish your child to be photographed please information Recreation Services in writing at recreation@amherstburg.ca