School-Aged & Youth (Ages 6-17)

These programs are specifically programmed for children ages 6-17. These program lengths and time vary as some run just once and others are for a session and some are offered after school and on weekends.

Cookies 100

Cookies 100

Let’s measure, mix, spoon, roll and bake some scrumptious cookies from scratch. Sprinkle in some tips and tricks to perfect cookies every tray. You will learn various techniques of preparing, baking and storing cookies. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Cookies 101

Cookies 101

Let’s turn up the heat as we measure, mix, spoon, roll mouthwatering cookies. We will sprinkle in some tips and tricks to perfect homemade cookies on every tray. Participants will expand their knowledge on various baking techniques and all-around kitchen safety. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Drum-Some-Fun

Drum. Dance. & Discover the exhilarating fun packed class inspired by fitness drumming. You will feel the music through a full body workout that combines all the goodness of a fitness class and a sweet playlist. This class also exercises the brain by requiring the drummers to follow directions, boost their body awareness, increase coordination, improve their listening skills as well as fine and gross motor skills. All participants need clean indoor shoes and a water bottle. No experience required and class equipment is provided.

Eat.Play.Make.

Eat.Play.Make.

Eat.Play.Make. crates are generated for YOU as a pre-planned, packaged at-home event; just add the people and a couple of supplies and you have instant fun! Each of our themed crates holds a new adventure from tasty nibbles to creative experiences that are unleashed when you lift the lid. Let our creativity be the spring board for your next adventure and you just might learn something new! Making memories is our guarantee.

Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen

Learn how to be a junior home cook right in your own kitchen. Join us and you will learn to make delicious edible masterpieces that can impress your friends. During this course participants will learn kitchen safety, how to read recipes, measure and use basic kitchen tools. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Kids' Night Out

Hey Parents! Want to out for dinner, see a movie or run some errands but cannot find a babysitter? No problem pre-register your school aged kids ages 5-10 for Kids’ Night Out! Our team will be busy making a pizza supper, playing games and having a blast on Friday night! Kids attending KNO will need indoor shoes, socks and a water bottle. Note: We are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. You are welcome to send an alternative for your child. Parents must be available by phone during program hours if need be. On a case-by-case basis we will evaluate the ability to flex the age of this program please contact the Recreation Programs Supervisor (780.980.1550) to discuss.

PD Day Camp

PD Day Camp

Schools out so come to the LRC for a PD Day Camp! We will be busy doing activities, playing games and having a ball. We will be swimming each day so don’t forget your swim stuff. All participants need indoor shoes, nut free snack and lunch, water bottle and swim gear. We offer two age groups for registration: ages 6 – 7* and 8 – 11. The same great day awaits all participants, as age groupings are due to supervision requirements for swimming activities. Both groups are together for the day.

Red Cross Babysitter Course

Red Cross Babysitter Course

Prepare for your first job as a 'professional babysitter.' Learn the basics in this one-day course and get tips for finding babysitting jobs. You'll learn simple techniques for First Aid, how to handle emergency situations and strategies to create a safe and happy environment for children. The course covers babysitters' and family rights and responsibilities, basic baby and child care skills, ideas to foster positive interactions with children of different ages, as well as child safety and injury prevention. Graduates of this program can choose, with parental consent, to have their name included in our Babysitter Referral Service. Students are asked to bring lunch money or a bagged lunch. No cell phone usage during class. Decisions may have to be made more than 7 days in advance based on contractor requirements. Parents are required to come to drop off to sign a mandatory waiver.

Red Cross Stay Safe! Course

Red Cross Stay Safe! Course

The Stay Safe! Program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills, while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations. This program offers basic First Aid and safety skills for youth 9-11 years old. Participants learn about being safe when they are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities. Students are asked to bring lunch money or a bagged lunch. No cell phone usage during class. Decisions may have to be made more than 7 days in advance based on contractor requirements. Parents are required to come to drop off to sign a mandatory waiver.

School Break Day Camps

School Break Day Camps

The LRC offers full day programs for children in ages 6-11. These themed day camps are sure to be fun and exciting for everyone! Each day will include games, crafts, and activities that involve the theme of the day. We will be swimming Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. We offer two age groups for all registrants --- ages 6-7* and ages 8-11. The same great day awaits all participants, as age groupings are due to supervision requirements in the programs and in the aquatics centre. Clean indoor shoes, swim suit, bagged nut free lunch, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing are required. Don't forget your swimming gear on Tuesday & Thursday.

Slice, Slice, Baby!

Slice, Slice, Baby!

Pizza pie…is it a pizza or a pie? Let’s learn what makes a slice a slice, crust in the process of making pie-fect shape pies and taste basil-ly everything above the crusts. All participants must wear indoor shoes. Note: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Snowballs 101

Snowballs 101

Let’s take off our mittens and have a rock ‘n’ roll-a-ball class filled with tasty ingredients that we chomp instead of chuck. We will use our hands to scoop, press and roll delicious ingredients into edible snowballs. It’s going to be snow much fun! All participants must wear indoor shoes. Note: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

School Snacks

School Snacks

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it’s another day to make school snacks? Did you want to move beyond the packaged snacks and microwavables, but still want to send something in that kids will appreciate. Let us teach your kids how to make school snacks they will enjoy for lunch and after school plus save you time and stress in making. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

SOUPer Hero

SOUPer Hero

SOUP…the hero of a meal that’s healthy, tasty and filling! We will break down the bowl of the categories of soup, ingredients and creation into spoonful parts each week while learning how to fill up our belly with a delightful soup we made from scratch. All participants must wear indoor shoes. Note: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Sportball

Sportball

Sportball offers a big variety of Multi-Sport and Sport-Specific weekly class programs designed to teach kids the gross motor skills they need to get in the game, including balance, stamina, strength, timing and coordination. Expert Coaches break down skills into kid-sized bites of fun in supportive, non-competitive settings that encourage teamwork. Whether we’re teaching toddlers how to kick or pre-teens how to bat, our goal is the same: to give kids the tools to get in the game and leave them with the desire to stay in the game.

Taste the Bar

Taste the Bar

Batter up it’s BAR time! Let’s pour or press layers of cake or chewy textured bars and hope they PAN out. From baked to chilled bars we will just BAKE IT till we MAKE IT before cutting them into bars, squares or diamonds, Oh My!! There may be classes where there are no take homes due to recipes requiring two classes to complete. All participants must wear indoor shoes. Note: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Taste the Bar 2.0

Taste the Bar 2.0

Batter up it’s BAR time 2.0! Let’s get PANcy with the layers of cake or chewy textured bars we make this time. We will WHIP them real good and not be afraid to take WHISKS because with out WHISKS there are no REWARDS. There may be classes where there are no take homes due to recipes requiring two classes to complete. All participants must wear indoor shoes. Note: This is NOT an allergy free zone!