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Spring Recreation<br />
AT DOVERCOURT<br />
Programs for children, adults, and families<br />
Check out a great menu of activities for the Spring session!<br />
Drama<br />
The Fundamentals of Acting: The<br />
fundamentals of acting class is a 45 minute<br />
class that focuses on language and movement<br />
to express ideas.<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
6:15pm-7:00pm (6-10yrs) - 20917<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
7:15pm-8:00pm (10-14yrs) -20918<br />
Dance<br />
Tiny Dancers: This is a non-<strong>rec</strong>ital class<br />
designed to teach 1–6-year old’s the basics of<br />
dance. Ages 1-4yrs parents are expected to<br />
participate.<br />
• Mondays March 25-June 10<br />
5:15pm-6:00pm (4-6yrs) - 20888<br />
• Mondays March 25-June 10<br />
4:30pm-5:00pm (1-4yrs) - 20887<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
9:30am-10:00am (1-4yrs) - 20891<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 11:00am-11:30am<br />
(1-4yrs) - 20894<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
8:30am-9:00am (1-4yrs) - 20895<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
9:15am-10:00am (4-6yrs) - 20896<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 8:00am-8:30am<br />
(1-4yrs) - 20899<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 8:45am-9:30am<br />
(4-6yrs) - 20900<br />
Jazz: This is a non-<strong>rec</strong>ital 60-minute jazz<br />
class that focuses on contemporary movement<br />
to popular music.<br />
• Mondays March 25-June 10<br />
6:15pm-7:15pm (6-10yrs) - 20889<br />
• Mondays March 25-June 10<br />
7:30pm-8:30pm (10-14yrs) - 20890<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
11:30am-12:30pm (8-10yrs) - 20898<br />
Hip Hop: This is a non-<strong>rec</strong>ital 60-minute hip<br />
hop class that focuses on street style dance<br />
executed to hip hop music.<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
6:30pm-7:30pm (10-14yrs) - 20892<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
7:45pm-8:45pm (6-10yrs) - 20893<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
10:15am-11:15am (6-8yrs) - 20897<br />
Ballet: This is a non-<strong>rec</strong>ital 60-minute ballet<br />
class that focuses on the grace and beauty of<br />
ballet techniques.<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 9:45am-10:45am<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20901<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16<br />
11:00am-12:00pm (10-14yrs) - 20902<br />
Arts<br />
Learn To Draw: Learn to draw is an<br />
introduction class to sketching and the basics<br />
of drawing.<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
4:30pm-5:30pm (6-10yrs) - 20966<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
5:45pm-6:45pm (10-14yrs) - 20967<br />
help participants prepare for the application<br />
process). See the supply list online.<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
1:00pm-4:00pm (10-14yrs) - 20975<br />
Abstract Art: Abstract art is a class for<br />
children that focuses on the exploration and<br />
creativity of the mind. Participants will create<br />
pieces of artwork over the various weeks with<br />
all different types of mediums.<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
10:15am-10:45am (1-4yrs) - 20964<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 4:15pm-5:00pm<br />
(4-6yrs) - 20971<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 5:15pm-6:15pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20972<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 6:30pm-7:30pm<br />
(10-14yrs) - 20973<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 11:45am-12:15pm<br />
(1-4yrs) - 20970<br />
Zendoodle: ZenDoodle offers a unique way<br />
to unwind and explore your creativity.<br />
Through a series of easy-to-follow techniques<br />
and patterns, you'll discover the joy of<br />
creating intricate and mesmerizing designs.<br />
Materials will be provided.<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 7:45pm-8:45pm<br />
(14-17yrs) - 20974<br />
Art Portfolio Prep: This program is to help<br />
participants prep their portfolio for Canterbury’s<br />
Visual Art Program application (this<br />
does not guarantee that participants will be<br />
accepted into the program but is designed to<br />
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DOVERCOURT<br />
RECREATION<br />
CENTRE
Mixed Media Mania: In Mixed Media<br />
Mania, we play with different paint and<br />
drawing media, collage and fabric, and learn<br />
as we go.<br />
• Thursdays April 4-June 14<br />
6:30pm-8:30pm (18yrs+) - 20969<br />
Watercolor Fundamentals: This introductory<br />
class is suitable for anyone who has<br />
always wanted to try painting and would like<br />
to have some fun playing with watercolour.<br />
Each week you will create a miniature<br />
painting by following a step by step demonstration.<br />
All materials are provided.<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-April 16<br />
1:00pm-3:00pm (18yrs+) - 20965<br />
Virtual Nature Art Journaling: Nature<br />
journaling is an enriching way to promote<br />
your creativity and deepen your connection<br />
to the natural world. Class is over zoom.<br />
• Wednesdays April 17-June 13<br />
1:30pm-3:30pm (18yrs+) - 20968<br />
Music<br />
Introduction To Singing: Introduction to<br />
singing is a 45-minute class that teaches the<br />
basics of how to use your voice to create<br />
music.<br />
• Mondays March 25-June 10<br />
6:15pm-7:00pm (10-14yrs) - 20910<br />
• Mondays March 25-June 10<br />
7:15pm-8:00pm (6-10yrs) - 20911<br />
Making Music: Making Music is a way for<br />
participants to learn and interact with sounds<br />
through games, interactive activities,<br />
instruments, and creating their own music.<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
11:00am-11:30am (1-4yrs) - 20912<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
6:00pm-6:45pm (4-6yrs) - 20913<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 10:15am-10:45am<br />
(1-4yrs) - 20916<br />
Glee Club: Glee Club is a 45-minute class<br />
that brings participants together to sing and<br />
create performances of iconic songs by<br />
popular artists. This class is a great opportunity<br />
for participants to share their love of music<br />
while creating new friendships.<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
7:00pm-7:45pm (6-10yrs) - 20914<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
8:00pm-8:45pm (10-14yrs) - 20915<br />
Sports<br />
Soccer Skills: Soccer Skills is a beginner<br />
soccer class to teach the basic skills of soccer.<br />
Participants will work on learning ball control,<br />
teamwork, shooting, and dribbling. This class<br />
will help learn new skills to implement their<br />
soccer knowledge.<br />
• Mondays May 6-June 10 4:00pm-4:45pm<br />
(4-6yrs) - 20919<br />
• Thursday May 9-June 13 5:15pm-6:00pm<br />
(4-6yrs) - 20933<br />
• Saturdays May 11-June 15<br />
8:00am-8:45am (4-6yrs) - 20951<br />
Soccer Skills & Drills: Soccer Skills & Drills<br />
helps participants to enhance and learn new<br />
soccer techniques. Participants will work on<br />
conditioning, skill development and game<br />
play. This class will teach participants<br />
coordination, teamwork, ball control, and<br />
stamina.<br />
• Mondays May 6-June 10 5:00pm-5:45pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20920<br />
• Mondays May 6-June 10 6:00pm-6:45pm<br />
(10-14yrs) - 20921<br />
• Thursdays May 9-June 13 4:15pm-5:00pm<br />
(10-14yrs) - 20932<br />
• Thursdays May 9-June 13 6:15pm-7:00pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20934<br />
• Saturdays May 11-June 15 9:00am-9:45am<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20952<br />
• Saturdays May 11-June 15<br />
10:00am-10:45am (10-14yrs) - 20953<br />
Soccer: Participants will work on game play,<br />
teamwork, and stamina, and an opportunity<br />
for participants to meet new people while<br />
bonding over something they enjoy.<br />
• Saturdays May 11-June 15<br />
11:00am-12:00pm (14-17yrs) - 20954<br />
Family Soccer: Families can play and<br />
practice soccer skills and drills together. This<br />
program is for all ages. *Participants under 16<br />
years of age must be accompanied by a<br />
participating and registered adult.<br />
• Saturdays May 11-June 15 12:15pm-1:15pm<br />
(All Ages) - 20955<br />
Rock Climbing<br />
Rock Climb with friends in a small group that<br />
challenges participants with different routes<br />
to the top and bouldering challenges. The<br />
auto-belay system provides the opportunity to<br />
build confidence and strength in a safe<br />
environment. *Harness and helmet provided.<br />
Indoor running shoes required.<br />
• Mondays March 25-April 29<br />
4:30pm-5:15pm (8-10yrs) - 20922<br />
• Mondays March 25-April 29<br />
5:30pm-6:15pm (6-8yrs) - 20923<br />
• Mondays March 25-April 29<br />
6:30pm-7:00pm (18yrs+) - 20924<br />
• Fridays April 5-May 3 4:00pm-4:45pm<br />
(6-8yrs) - 20949<br />
• Fridays April 5-May 3 5:00pm-5:45pm<br />
(8-10yrs) - 20950<br />
Multi-Sport: Sports Mix is a 60-minute<br />
program where participants will learn the<br />
basics of multiple different sports including<br />
basketball, soccer, baseball, ultimate, and<br />
more. This program is designed with an<br />
emphasis on participation and fun. Participants<br />
will also be able to try new things and<br />
hopefully find a sport they love.<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 7:00pm-8:00pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20940<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 10:45am-11:45am<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20963<br />
Mini Movers: This is an opportunity for<br />
younger participants to work on their physical<br />
literacy and gross motor skills while socializing<br />
with others. This class will use objects,<br />
equipment, and easy obstacle courses to<br />
engage participants.<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-June 11<br />
11:45am-12:15pm (1-4yrs) - 20925<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 6:00pm-6:45pm<br />
(4-6yrs) - 20938<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 9:30am-10:00am<br />
(1-4yrs) - 20935<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 9:00am-9:30am<br />
(1-4yrs) - 20961<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 9:45am-10:30am<br />
(4-6yrs) - 20962
Sports (cont’d)<br />
Tennis Tactics: A 45-minute program for<br />
participants to learn different tactics and<br />
techniques used in the game of tennis. Learn<br />
new skills or continue to work on skills to<br />
improve.<br />
• Tuesdays May 7-June 11 4:00pm-4:45pm<br />
(10-14yrs) - 20926<br />
• Tuesdays May 7-June 11 5:00pm-5:45pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20927<br />
• Fridays May 10-June 14 5:15pm-6:00pm<br />
(10-14yrs) - 20947<br />
• Fridays May 10-June 14 6:15pm-7:00pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20948<br />
Basketball Basics: Learn the basic skills like<br />
dribbling, passing, and shooting skills through<br />
fun drills and games. This class is a great way<br />
for participants to learn teamwork and have<br />
fun in the process.<br />
• Wednesday March 27-June 12<br />
6:00pm-6:45pm (10-14yrs) - 20928<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
6:00pm-6:45pm (6-10yrs) - 20931<br />
Floor Hockey: Learn to play floor hockey.<br />
Participants will learn how to handle a hockey<br />
stick, how to handle a floor ball, and how to<br />
pass and shoot. Bring your favourite stick or<br />
use one of ours. A CSA approved helmet with<br />
face protection is required and gloves are<br />
<strong>rec</strong>ommended.<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
12:00pm-1:00pm (6-10yrs) - 20979<br />
Parent & Child Floor Hockey: Parents and<br />
children can learn how to play floor hockey.<br />
Bring your favourite stick or use one of ours.<br />
A CSA approved helmet with face protection<br />
is required and gloves are <strong>rec</strong>ommended.<br />
Child must be registered and accompanied by<br />
an adult (adult does not need to be registered).<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15 1:15pm-2:15pm<br />
(4-6yrs) - 20980<br />
Beginner Badminton: Participants will<br />
learn the basics of the game of badminton,<br />
practice skills and learn new tricks. Learn<br />
how to handle a racquet, the rules of the<br />
game, and how to play with others.<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15 2:30pm-3:15pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20981<br />
Taekwondo: Taekwondo, a Korean martial<br />
art, is the practice of hand and leg techniques<br />
for self-defense. Improve physical health,<br />
focus, flexibility, and decrease stress.<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
11:30am-12:30pm Beg (5yrs+) - 20956<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 6:15pm-7:15pm<br />
Int (Yellow, Orange, & Green) - 20941<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
12:45pm-1:45pm Int (Yellow, Orange, &<br />
Green) - 20957<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14 7:30pm-8:30pm<br />
Adv (Blue Belt & Up) - 20944<br />
• Saturdays April 6-June 15<br />
2:00pm-3:00pm Adv (Blue Belt & Up) -<br />
20958<br />
Karate: Canada Shotokan Karate (CSK) is a<br />
non-profit organization with a vision to<br />
preserve the legacy of Tsutomu Ohshima<br />
Sensei’s traditional Shotokan Karate. Karate<br />
comes from the Japanese words “kara” (empty)<br />
and “te” (hands) meaning Art of Empty<br />
Hands; it involves a variety of techniques -<br />
blocks, strikes, evasion, and throws. Training<br />
consists of kihon (basics), kata (forms) and<br />
kumite (sparring). Benefits of this martial art<br />
include improved discipline, self-confidence<br />
and physical fitness.<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 11:15am-12:00pm<br />
(7-9yrs) - 20959<br />
• Sundays April 7-June 16 12:15pm-1:15pm<br />
(10yrs+) - 20960<br />
Skateboard 101: Skateboarding 101 is a<br />
45-minute program for participants to learn<br />
the basics of skateboarding, including the<br />
proper stance on a skateboard as well as<br />
learning to control and move the board the<br />
way they want it to go.<br />
• Wednesdays May 8-June 12<br />
5:00pm-5:45pm (10-14yrs) - 20929<br />
• Wednesdays May 8-June 12<br />
6:00pm-6:45pm (6-10yrs) - 20930<br />
Register online at www.dovercourt.org or by phone or in person
Playgroups<br />
Parent & Tot Playgroup is for participants<br />
between the ages of 0-4yrs. This allows<br />
toddlers and preschoolers to interact and play<br />
with other children their age while learning<br />
different skills and abilities like gross-motor<br />
skills, fine-motor skills, social skills, and more.<br />
There will be guest speakers every so often to<br />
chat with parents about different topics<br />
regarding toddlers and preschoolers.<br />
• Mondays March 25-June 10<br />
9:30am-10:30am (0-2yrs) - 20903<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
10:30am-11:30am (2-4yrs) - 20909<br />
Cooking & Baking<br />
Cookies, Bars & Buns: Participants will<br />
learn 2 cookie <strong>rec</strong>ipes, 2 bar <strong>rec</strong>ipes and 2 bun<br />
<strong>rec</strong>ipes. Participants will learn how to bake<br />
multiple types of <strong>rec</strong>ipes using the oven. This<br />
is an opportunity to make fun desserts, learn<br />
how to measure and use an oven, and make<br />
new friends.<br />
• Tuesdays March 26-April 30<br />
6:00pm-7:30pm (6-10yrs) - 20904<br />
Reading & Writing<br />
Creative Writing: Participants will use their<br />
imagination to create stories of their own.<br />
Learn story structure, character development<br />
and work on handwriting and typing skills.<br />
This class allows participants to be creative,<br />
put thoughts on to paper and be supportive of<br />
others work around them.<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
4:30pm-5:15pm (6-10yrs) - 20977<br />
• Thursdays March 28-June 13<br />
5:30pm-6:15pm (10-14yrs) - 20978<br />
Science & Technology<br />
Science Explorers: Explore and learn new<br />
ideas and topics related to science. Learn<br />
through different experiments in a hands-on<br />
learning environment. This class will allow<br />
participants to push boundaries, use their<br />
brain and make connections.<br />
• Wednesday March 27-June 12<br />
4:15pm-5:00pm (4-6yrs) - 20906<br />
• Wednesday March 27-June 12<br />
5:15pm-6:15pm (6-10yrs) - 20907<br />
• Wednesday March 27-June 12<br />
6:30pm-7:30pm (10-14yrs) - 20908<br />
Intro To Coding: This session will serve as<br />
an introduction to the C++ programming<br />
language. All computations will be conducted<br />
using the free online compiler, replit.com. The<br />
curriculum will encompass fundamental<br />
concepts such as Algorithms, Control<br />
Structures, Arrays, and culminate with a focus<br />
on Strings. Subsequently, we will delve into<br />
competitive programming hosted on dmoj.ca,<br />
affiliated with the University of Waterloo.<br />
• Fridays April 5-June 14<br />
6:15pm-7:45pm (10-14yrs) – 21233<br />
Tarts, Cookies, & Scones: Participants will<br />
learn 2 tart <strong>rec</strong>ipes, 2 cookie <strong>rec</strong>ipes and 2<br />
scone <strong>rec</strong>ipes. This is an opportunity to make<br />
fun desserts, learn how to measure and use an<br />
oven, and make new friends.<br />
• Tuesdays May 7-June 11 6:00pm-7:30pm<br />
(6-10yrs) - 20905<br />
Important registration dates:<br />
Register now:<br />
• Spring <strong>rec</strong>reation including arts, sports, dance, STEM<br />
& more.<br />
• Summer Swim & Summer Camps<br />
Upcoming registrations:<br />
• Spring Fitness - April 2<br />
• Spring I swim lessons - April 2