New & Specialized Programs
Spotlight on New Recreation Commission Programs
Looking to try something new? We have new programs for everyone in your family. Check out these programs...
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| Course | Day | Location | Description | Register |
| Art Studio with Maria | Wednesday | JBCC | Maria is originally from Mexico, where she studied painting and graphic art design. She is a certified Bob Ross instructor in landscapes and floral painting. She loves to help people discover their inner artist, so join her during studio time. All levels welcome. | eReg |
| Adult Volleyball - Recreational Intermediate Level | Wednesday | Mickey McDougall | During the first hour, participants will learn and develop skills with coach, Peter N. The second hour will involve game play in teams. | eReg |
| Classical Drawing Level 1, 2, & 3 |
Friday | JBCC | Enjoy learning to draw like the masters: da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Degas & others. | eReg |
| Cycle & Yoga for the Avid Spinner | Thursday | Harry Jerome | This 45 minute cycle and 30 minute yoga stretch class is the perfect way to add some harmony to your weekly workout routine. This class is suited for avid spinners who are looking to add core work and flexibility to their workouts. First time spinners are welcome, just be prepared to move at a fast pace. (Katie F.) |
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| Express Body Blast | Thursday | Parkgate | In just 30 minutes target every major muscle group in your body! Toning, strengthening, cardio drills and more...a complete workout that will fit into your busy day. |
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| Introduction to Precious Metal Clay (PMC) | Sunday Nov 20 |
Parkgate | Learn the basics of PMC in this one-day workshop. This exciting clay, when fired, is 99.9% fine silver. Learn how to form, texture, cut, dry, finish, torch fire and kiln fire a pair of earrings and a pendant, or a few charms. No experience needed. All supplies included in the fee. Go to www.PMCartisan.com for class tips and jewellery inspiration. | eReg |
| Men's Yoga | Wednesday | JBCC | This class is designed specifically for men. Hatha yoga helps you find mental and physical balance, increases core and upper body strength and helps alleviate stress. This class was created and is taught by a male instructor. |
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| Natural Craft Explorations 16yrs & up | Thursday | Parkgate | Join us to create a different craft project each week including natural paper making, candles, soap, cards and beading. All items make the perfect gift for yourself or others. | eReg |
| Renaissance Drawing 1 | Tuesday | Parkgate | This exciting hands-on workshop compliments the Classical Drawing program at JBCC. Each student makes for themselves home-made charcoals, hand-carved feather quills, and homemade inks according to medieval recipes. After that, you will create corresponding masterworks of the great Renaissance artists like Raphael, Botticelli, Michelangelo and others. |
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| Renaissance Drawing 2 | Tuesday | Parkgate | Join part 2 of our ‘old Renaissance masters’ drawing workshops. In this program each student makes for himself home-made drawing materials and metal-point and silverpoint grounds and creates corresponding masterworks of the great renaissance artists like da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli and others. The student is introduced to the original concept of chiaroscuro drawing using metal point. | eReg |
| Small Group Training | Monday | Karen Magnussen | One night a week join a group of 4-6 other fitness enthusiasts and be put through a full body core-centric workout. Each session will focus on a different muscle /joint group. Exercises can be scaled to any fitness level but you have to push to see results. The length of the class depends on how hard you work and how much rest you take, but budget about an hour. Show up warm and ready to go! | eReg |
| Sport Conditioning for Triathletes with Ashley | Tuesday | Memorial | Sport Conditioning encompasses movement, balance, full body and core strength training with aerobic and anaerobic intensity. Whether you run, bike, hike, paddle or climb, this program will prepare your body for the demands of your sport and improve your performance. | eReg |
| Stomp Fitness | Wednesday | William Griffin | This heart-pounding foot-stomping class offers three great components, dance, fitness and rhythms! We will create rhythms and patterns to all kinds of great music while getting an effective workout. |
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| Swimming - Stroke Improvement | Tuesday | William Griffin | Improve your front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly with this series of stroke improvement classes. | eReg |
| Volleyball Recreational Intermediate Level |
Wednesday | Mickey McDougall | During the first hour, participants will learn and develop skills with coach, Peter N. The second hour will involve game play in teams. | eReg |
| Water Running | Sunday | William Griffin | This class focuses on proper running dynamics in the water while enhancing the cardiovascular system, improving muscular endurance, strength, power and speed. Attention will also be given to core stability and overall muscular balance. This class will help to improve your running performance both in and out of the water. | eReg |
| Water Safety Instructor Course | Monday | Karen Magnussen | This course certifies candidates to instruct the Red Cross Water Safety Program. Candidates are taught class management, teaching, evaluation, safety supervision, leadership, communication, administration and physical abilities. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Assistant Water Safety Instructor. Barcode: 287805 Mondays 4-10pm March 26-April 30 |
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| Weekend Warrior Workout | Tuesday | Memorial | Increase strength and stamina for all your favourite weekend activities. | eReg |
| Zumba & Sculpt | Thursday | William Griffin | Maximize your Zumba workout with 30 minutes of Zumba dance and 30 minutes of body toning using hand weights and bands. Zumba is a "feel-happy" workout that is great for both the body and the mind. Best of all, you don't need any previous dance experience! |
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| Course | Day | Location | Description | Register |
| Children's Choir 3-5yrs | Tuesday | Mickey McDougall | Join us for our gleeful children's choir! Marika will teach you and your child the basics of singing technique, rhythm instruments and body percussions. At the end of each session we will put on a mini performance for family and friends! | eReg |
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| Course | Day | Location | Description | Register |
| Adapted Musical Theatre | Wednesday | This fun, engaging and high energy class is a cross between musical theater and physical expression. Participants will move to music, dress up in costumes and explore different rhythms. Encourages; independence, teamwork and listening skills. | eReg | |
| After School Art Explorations Grade K-2 |
Wednesday | Parkgate | We'll do print making, sculpture, painting, collage & murals. We'll create beautiful art each week and have a lot of fun with our imaginations. | eReg |
| After School Mache Mayhem Grade K-2 |
Tuesday | Parkgate | Get ooey and gooey while creating some really cool stuff. We can make aliens, robots, hats, armour, jewellery, piñatas, treasure boxes and more. You name it; we can make it out of Paper Mache! You will only be limited by your imagination. | eReg |
| Art Retreat: MULTI-MEDIA 8-12yrs | Saturday | Memorial | This program is for the young artist who would love to create some fabulous masterpieces! Each session will explore a different medium, such as plaster sculpting on canvas, acrylic painting on burlap with felt, mask making, watercolour with pen & ink and a handmade Mexican clay sun. |
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| Drawing and Watercolour Basics 6-9yrs |
Wednesday | Parkgate | Learn the basics of drawing with a pencil, naturally flowing into using watercolour pencils and ending with watercolour paint on paper. This progressive course will take the learner through the stages of creation, bringing you from beginner to painter in just 8 weeks! | eReg |
| DRAWING with mixed media 8-12yrs | Saturday | Memorial | Improve your drawing skills by learning a variety of fine art techniques including perspective, light and shadow and texture. Our drawings will be enhanced with washes of watercolour or other materials such as charcoal, pencil crayons and pastels. | eReg |
| Fitness Kickboxing 14yrs & up | Monday | William Griffin | A fun filled hour of punching, and sweating you way to improved fitness! | eReg |
| Floorball | Thursday | Delbrook | A skill-focused and safe evolution of floor hockey, Floorball is fast-paced, high scoring and played with highly advanced carbon fibre sticks. Rules limit both aggressive physical play and stick contact. Floorball action is intense, features constant end-to-end rushes, allows for few stoppages in play and can be played by almost anyone, regardless of age, size or gender. Play the Sport that Hockey Canada utilizes in their own Skills Academies. Floorball is also slated to be an Olympic Sport and Canada has an up and coming National Team development program with roots right here in North Vancouver. |
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| Natural Craft Explorations 11-13yrs |
Thursday | Parkgate | Join us to create a different craft project each week including natural paper making, candles, soap, cards and beading. All items make the perfect gift for yourself or others. | eReg |
| Paint Like the Masters 8-12yrs |
Monday | Parkgate | Come and explore different master works throughout history and learn to paint just like they did using fine art materials. | eReg |
| ZUMBATONIC® | Monday & Wednesday | Memorial | ZUMBATONIC® is a great way for your child to keep fit without realizing they are doing just that! This class introduces children to Latin and international rhythms with easy to follow kid-friendly moves and games. Children will learn various dance styles like Calypso, Reggaeton, Hip-Hop, Cumbia and more. Through lively music and easy to follow moves, Zumba for kids makes being healthy exciting and fun! | eReg |
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| Course | Day | Location | Description | Register |
| Junior Achievement's Company Program Gr 10 - 12 | Thursday | Memorial | Are you ready to venture into business? Have you ever dreamed of launching your own company one day? Learn about business by joining JA Company program and try it out for yourself. With help from JA’s business advisors you will work with others like you to make a business plan, build a company and market its product. It’s fun and challenging, and a great way to explore career opportunities and meet new people. | eReg |
| Learn to Train Core & Weights | Wednesday | William Griffin | If you are new to lifting weights and interested in learning how to exercise with proper technique, this class is for you! Learning with a certified personal trainer, this class will focus on teaching participants about stretching, core exercises, and all factors involved in developing and performing a successful weight training program. | eReg |
| Music Video Dance! 12-17yrs |
Wednesday | Parkgate | Dance like your favourite music artist. Learn signature moves from current top 40 hits. I Can Dance! instructor Lily Hsu is a professional hip hop dancer and SFU graduate in dance and theatre production. | eReg |
| Swimming - Stroke Improvement | Sunday | William Griffin | Improve your front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly with this series of stroke improvement classes. | eReg |
| Youth 11-16yrs Drop-in Ball Hockey |
Tuesday | Memorial | Supervised by youth outreach worker and youth lounge worker. See drop-in sports schedule |
| Adult 55+ | ||||
| Course | Day | Location | Description | Register |
| Brain Games | Thursday | JBCC | Stretch your brain with a variety of 'Brain Games' designed to challenge all 5 areas of our brain. Perfect for the active brain. | eReg |
| BrainRcise Workout 50-65yrs | Monday | JBCC | This specialty class is designed to stimulate the body and brain connection through physical exercise, Balance and "proprioception" exercises are included to achieve a "total body" workout. A great class for active Zoomers. | eReg |
| Chair Zumba | Monday & Thursday | JBCC | Focus is on providing people with limitations in movement and mobility a safe way to participate in an exercise class. The benefits include maintaining and/or improving current flexibility, range of motion, and mental alertness. There is a chance to socialize and have fun while enjoying the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms used in the Zumba program. | eReg |
| Chair Yoga 55+ | Friday | Parkgate | Discover the benefits of gentle yoga and breathing. | eReg |
| Collage Techniques | Friday | JBCC | Explore various techniques for making 'artistic' collage using found papers, materials found in nature, and around the house. There is no right way; therefore there is no wrong way - only just fun. Bring magazines, greetings cards, newspapers and anything else that inspires you. | eReg |
| Digital Photography | Monday | JBCC | An introduction to using your digital camera and picture software. Please bring your camera and manual. Some basic computer knowledge is required. | eReg |
| Functional Fitness | Tuesday | JBCC | This progressive class initially focuses on posture, balance and proper walking, lifting and movement techniques. Muscular strengthen and stretching are incorporated to improve averall body balance and coordination. | eReg |
| Internet & Email | Monday | JBCC | Learn more about the internet, send emails, and browse the world wide web. Some basic computer knowledge is required. | eReg |
| Life's Cycle - A cycle class for the Older Adult | Monday& Friday | Harry Jerome | Keep your body & mind strong and fit in a class that combines cardio-vascular training, strength training, flexibility and fun. You truly will see that indoor cycling is as easy as riding a bike! |
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| Line Dancing with the Stars | Tuesday | Parkgate | Line Dancing exercises your body and mind while dancing to a great variety of music. Line Dancing is a FUN way to dance socially without a dance partner. | eReg |
| Memory Games for Body, Brain & Balance | Wednesday | Delbrook | This fun new program utilizes both mental and physical exercise to stimulate the brain-body connection improving both physical and mental balance. The first half of the class is physical exercises specifically designed to stimulate our brain. The second half of the class is a variety of brain games. |
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| Vibrant Eating for those 55+ | Wednesday | JBCC | A 3 week series that covers: Anti-Aging Nutrition - A discussion on super foods for healthy aging; Anti-aging recipes and meal planning for 1; and healthy eating on a budget. There will be some hands on work, take home handouts, recipes and guests! | eReg |
