Rec Guide - City of Kelowna

28 PRoGRAMs
ChILDReN’S PROGRAMS
Karate - Jushinkan Junior Beginner
instructor: elizabeth Wijnstra, Kurt Pattison
Location: Casorso elementary
This entry level Karate program will introduce your child to basic skills
learned in martial arts such as self-discipline and respect. this is also
for students with 1 season experience (Karate bC membership fees
apply after 1 season of instruction). Taught by nationally certified black
belt instructors. Karate uniforms are optional. No class Feb 11.
Age: 6Y - 10Y
126764 M 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Jan 14-Mar 4 Fee: $42
Karate - Jushinkan Junior Intermediate
instructor: elizabeth Wijnstra, Kurt Pattison
Location: Casorso elementary
For students with previous experience (2 seasons or more) or with
red belts and above. training is recommended on both nights. taught
by nationally certified black belt instructors. Karate bC fees and
ShotoCanada Association fees are payable to the instructor. Karate
uniforms are required. Achievements from other styles are honoured.
No class Feb 11.
Age: 7Y - 10Y
126765 M 6:45 PM-7:45 PM Jan 14-Mar 4 Fee: $42
126766 W 6:45 PM-7:45 PM Jan 16-Mar 6 Fee: $48
Karate - Shotokan Family Beginner
instructor: Paul Atkin
Learn Karate as a family. Learn JKA Karate from an instructor who
was taught by his father. Family jKA Karate is specifically designed for
families who would like to try an entry level karate with their children.
It’s a great way to keep active together and still challenge each other.
This safe, fun environment will encourage learning the basic skills of
jKA Shotokan Karate. Karate uniforms are optional. Fee is per one child
and one parent.
Age: 4Y and up
Location: Watson road School, Gym
127570 Tu 5:00 PM-6:15 PM Jan 8-Mar 5 Fee: $90
Location: rutland Activity Centre, Gym
126552 W 5:25 PM-6:40 PM Jan 9-Mar 13 Fee: $100
Karate - Shotokan Parent & Child Beginner
instructor: rie obst
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Spartan room
this class is specifically designed to focus on you and your child. the
parent and child class will allow you to share in your child’s mental,
physical and emotional development. Get an excellent workout and
spend some quality time with your child. one of the few programs
around that will allow you and your child an opportunity to learn and
participate side by side. Our program will change both of your lives!
Rie Obst is a 1st degree black belt and a nationally certified instructor.
Karate uniforms are optional and can be purchased through the
instructor. Fee is per person.
Age: 6Y and up
127279 Tu 5:45 PM-7:00 PM Jan 8-Mar 26 Fee: $45
Karate - Parent & Child Advanced Shotokan
instructor: robert Levin & Andy Bush
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Macintosh room
this class is the continuation course for those parents and children
who have completed the Karate Parent and Child beginner Shotokan
class. it is specifically designed to continue to focus on you and your
child while you learn and participate side by side. this parent and child
class allows you to further share in your child’s mental,physical,and
emotional development, and self - discipline. Get an excellent work
out and spend some quality time with your child. this is a Monday and
Wednesday class.Fee is $110.00 for 1 child and 1 parent. No class Feb 11.
Age: 6Y - 15Y
127282 M, W 6:00 PM-7:15 PM Jan 7-Mar 27 Fee: $92
Karate Shotokan Junior Beginner
instructor: Andy Buch
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Macintosh room
This introductory class focuses on the skills of shotokan Karate with
emphasis on basic techniques and self defense. Andy buch has a 3rd
degree black belt and is a nationally certified instructor. he has won
2 silver medals at the Tsutuoka Nationals in 2009 and is a provincial
medalist. Karate uniforms are optional and can be purchased through
the instructor. No class Feb 11.
Age: 6Y - 15Y
127281 M, W 6:00 PM-7:15 PM Jan 7-Mar 27 Fee: $92
Karate Shotokan Junior Advanced
instructor: robert Levin
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Macintosh room
For those students 7 - 15 years of age, who have previously taken
Karate. The Tsuruoka style of Shotokan karate is taught. Robert Levin
is a 3rd degree black belt, provincial gold and silver medalist, provincial
referee, and nationally certified instructor. Karate uniforms are
required. NKA fees and bC Tsuruoka Karate Association fees payable to
the instructor. No class Feb 11.
Age: 7Y - 15Y
127280 M, W 6:00 PM-7:15 PM Jan 7-Mar 27 Fee: $92
Music
Fiddling & Violin Playing for Fun
Instructor: Shamma Sabir/John Tribe
Location: rutland Activity Centre, Hall
this class is for children and youth who are already familiar with a
fiddle or violin. Your child must be able to play the instrument and
would like to expand and develop their skills through weekly practice.
The program is taught and guided by local experts of the bC Old Time
Fiddlers Association. It is strongly recommended that parents remain
on site for the 30 minute class. Please bring your own violin or fiddle.
Drop if fee $2.50.
Age: 6Y and up
126694 Tu 6:30 PM-7:00 PM Jan 8-Mar 12 Fee: $20
Guitar for Kids
instructor: ryan Cournoyer
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Art room
Children will enjoy music, learn how to tune, strum with a pick and
fret individual notes and chords. Classes include group instructions
where students learn by mimicking the instructor and some individual
attention. A 1/2 or 3/4 sized guitar is recommended for this age group,
as well as an electronic tuner. This class is about playing not paperwork.
build on this fun filled foundation for a future filled with music.
Age: 7Y - 12Y
127275 Th 4:15 PM-5:15 PM Jan 10-Mar 7 Fee: $54
127277 Th 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Jan 10-Mar 7 Fee: $54
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