Youth and Teen Recreation Program

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. 

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. 

Guided by positive role models, the Girls Group helps participants grow confidence, strengthen their voices, and build supportive peer connections—all while having fun and learning to celebrate who they are. Through creative projects, group discussions, and guest speakers, participants explore self-esteem, leadership, healthy friendships, and personal passions.
This program is proudly supported by the Essex Power Fund.

No Class: November 11

Let our instructor guide you in painting a new piece of art each week.

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. Medium is acrylic paint

Let our instructor guide you in painting a new piece of art each week.

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. Medium is acrylic paint

Explore, experiment, and see science in action! Each week, participants will be guided through a new hands-on experiment featuring exciting reactions, creative builds, and plenty of discoveries. Mix, create, test, and see what happens!

Explore, experiment, and see science in action! Each week, participants will be guided through a new hands-on experiment featuring exciting reactions, creative builds, and plenty of discoveries. Mix, create, test, and see what happens!

Our kids Hip Hop class is a fun, high-energy program where young dancers learn basic hip hop moves, rhythm, and confidence. Through kid-friendly music and easy choreography, students build coordination, creativity, and teamwork—all while having a blast. Perfect for beginners or any child who loves to move and express themselves!

Step it Up introduces young dancers to a fun mix of styles, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and creative movement. Children build coordination, confidence, and musicality while exploring different ways to move and express themselves. It’s the perfect class for curious dancers who love variety and want to try it all!

Get ready for a program where anything can happen! Off Script is all about thinking on your feet, getting creative, and having fun with friends. Each week will feature hilarious games, unexpected scenarios, team challenges, and plenty of opportunities to make things up as you go. There are no scripts, no memorizing, and no experience needed—just come ready to have fun!

Calling all young readers!  Step into The Book Nook, where stories come to life! Each week, we will read a little more of our book and have fun with trivia, games, predictions, challenges, and creative activities inspired by the story. Share your favourite moments, guess what might happen next, and enjoy the adventure with other readers. We will finish the program with a special book-themed celebration!

This program is sponsored by the Essex Power Youth in Community Fund

New to chess or already know your way around the board? Everyone is welcome at The Chess Club! Whether you are learning the game for the first time or looking for a challenge, there will be someone to play with at your level while helping you build your skills and take your game to the next level. Learn the basics, discover new strategies, take on fun challenges, and put your skills to the test in matches with other players! This program will wrap up with a tournament-style competition where players can put everything they have learned into action.

No class on October 26

This non-competitive youth flag football program is a great way for kids to stay active, learn new skills, and have fun on our indoor turf. Designed for boys and girls ages 9–12, participants will learn the fundamentals of flag football through fun drills, basic gameplay, and team activities. No experience is necessary—just bring your energy and get ready to run, pass, and play in a supportive and encouraging environment!

Young explorers will adventure together and search for evidence of the animals that inhabit the area. They will discover spring life in the ponds/wetlands, learn to balance on logs, how to work together, how to use tools, practice sitting and reflecting on their time in the forest while playing and having fun in the great outdoors. This program is lead by Natural Pathways Forest & Nature School but takes place at the Libro Centre trail.

This program is sponsored by the Essex Power Youth in Community Fund.

Design it, build it, test it! Junior Engineers will explore the world of engineering through hands-on building projects and challenges. Each week, participants will design creations, solve problems, test their ideas, and make improvements along the way. Get ready to think like an engineer and bring your ideas to life!

This program is proudly supported by the Essex Power Fund.

Design it, build it, test it! Junior Engineers will explore the world of engineering through hands-on building projects and challenges. Each week, participants will design creations, solve problems, test their ideas, and make improvements along the way. Get ready to think like an engineer and bring your ideas to life!

This program is proudly supported by the Essex Power Fund.

This class introduces participants to Pilates through a variety of exercises focused on movement, balance, flexibility, and core strength. Each class combines guided exercises and stretches in a welcoming environment designed specifically for ages 11-14. All skill levels are welcome!

No class: 

Boys Night Out brings together games, team challenges, and more! With different games and activities each week, there is always something new to try, play, and enjoy with the group. 

Active All-Stars is an action-packed program! Each class is filled with exciting gym games, team challenges and skill-building activities that help kids stay active.

This program gives kids who love GYM class the opportunity to get involved and get in on the action!