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.

Active Animals

Active Animals

Using Active Animals the Game, children will explore and learn about physical fitness and healthy living. The best way to promote lifelong love of movement is to live it! We create positive experiences through games played with Active Animals the Game where children learn about the 10 dimensions of fitness as well as fun facts about animals and the world we live in. Budding Beginners : Join this Active Animals introductory class with focus on getting kids moving! Children also learn and discover the different types of animals, the dimensions of fitness all with an emphasis on fun! Three levels to develop and complete in this age range: Discoverer, Explorer and Star. Motivated Movers : Join friends and focus on teamwork, problem solving and solidifying the Active Animals knowledge base in this class. Even if you've never tried Active Animals Kids Fitness Fun your child will learn, grow and succeed in getting active and having fun! Three levels to complete in this range: Adventurer, Conqueror, Captain. Proficient Players : Join in the transition from student to master! This class focuses on building onto the fitness fun foundation and helps students learn game skills, strategy and includes competitions while they get active and move their bodies. Fitness fun while they complete the levels and become Active Animals, Kids Fitness Fun: Hero, Champion and Master!

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!

DIY Gingerbread House

DIY Gingerbread House

Sugar and spice and everything nice during this roof raising. Start from scratch building your custom holiday edible house. Week by week we will make, bake, construct, ice and decorate your very own gingerbread house. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

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.

Festive Finger Food

Festive Finger Food

In this hands-on class you will learn how to impress your friends and guests! Whether you’re throwing a weekend get together or a fantastic soiree, you will learn how to whip up some petite bites that will be delicious and extraordinary. Please note this not an allergy free program. All participants must wear indoor shoes.

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!

Mini Cupcakes 101

Mini Cupcakes 101

We’ve shrunk the OG Cupcake 101 class into Mini Cupcakes 101! Mix, bake and decorate some mini cupcakes each week that will be almost too cute to consume. Learn the basics of crafting these mini delights. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

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.

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!

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.

Sweet Treats

Sweet Treats

Sugar, chocolate chips and sprinkles oh my! Do you enjoy a tasty sweet treat? Join us in learning the skills and techniques need to making a sweet treats. Each week we will be making, baking and of course tasting some scrumptious desserts. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Sweet Treats 2.0

Sweet Treats 2.0

Whisks, spatulas and rolling pins oh my! Do you enjoy eating a chocolate dessert or fresh tart? Join us in expanding your skills and recipe box each week with a new challenge. Each week we will be making, baking and of course tasting some scrumptious desserts. All participants must wear indoor shoes. NOTE: This is NOT an allergy free zone!

Teen Takeover

Teen Takeover

Teen Takeover is a free youth only event at the LRC. Youth ages 12-15 must register for this event. Bring your friends and join in on the fun in a safe, engaging and youth focused event. Photo ID including the youth’s picture, first and last name will be required for check in. For more information, visit www.leduc.ca/youth/teen-takeover.

Youth Trips

Youth Trips

Youth Trips offer fun adventures that are unique, interactive and memorable day trips for youth ages 12-17. Registration is required and spots are limited so register early to avoid missing out on these special events. Note: We require an active email on your account for the details to be emailed to regarding the youth trip. Busses leave at the start time of each trip, arrive early to avoid missing the trip.