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| Peer Led Exercise Program | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| Drop In $2 | A circuit style exercise program to help manage chronic health conditions: diabetes, heart/respiratory conditions, cancer, obesity, bone/joint conditions, mental health issues. | Daily | Jan – 8 – Jun 17 |
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| Pajama Gym Jam | Rollo McClay Park portable |
| Ages 4 – 6 | Do you have a young child with tons of energy? Come in your jammies and be ready for bed after playing hard with fast paced circuits, exercises and games. |
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| Run, Jump, Throw | Gabriola Elementary School |
| Ages 6+ | Coaches David Reid and Jenny Ivany help children learn to use their bodies through fun, challenging group play and individual coaching. |
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| Gym Jam: Parent/Tot | Rollo McClay Park portable |
| Confident Walkers – Aged 3 | A program aimed at enhancing strength, balance, co-ordination and flexibility through exercises, games and circuit based activities using simple equipment. |
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| Gym Jam: Ages 3 - 4 | Rollo McClay Park portable |
| WAITLIST | Ages 3 – 4 | A program aimed at enhancing strength, balance, co-ordination and flexibility through exercises, games and circuit based activities using simple equipment. |
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| Badminton | Gabriola Elementary School - Gym |
| Ages 14+ | Drop-In $5 | 3 courts available for recreational play. Singles or doubles, depending on turnout. Bring your own racquet. All abilities welcome. |
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| Volleyball | Gabriola Elementary School - Gym |
| Ages 14+ | Drop-in $4 | Fun, recreational play; 1 court/2 teams; Friendly competition; lots of playing time. |
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| Introduction to Martial Arts | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| NEW | Pro-D Day Program | Ages 6 – 13 | Come see what martial arts can do for your child! It’s a great way for kids to get active while learning life skills such as confidence, respect, and focus. |
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| Sport Fun for Kids | Gabriola Elementary School - Gym |
| NEW | Pro-D Day Program | Ages 6 – 12 | Sample new sports and games, with instructor Lorraine Price. Depending on the weather, may also use the GES field. |
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| Basketry | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| Join in the creative fun and leave with a beautiful basket by day’s end. Make a medium sized, asymmetric basket using beads, shells, and other local materials for embellishment and accents. All materials supplied. |
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| Clay for Kids | Sunstone Pottery |
| Spring Break | Ages 8–13; Ages 6–8 with a caregiver | Mold, sculpt, glaze and fire your own unique, handbuilt, woodfired creation, under the guidance of longtime potter Graham Sheehan. |
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| Clay for Families | Sunstone Pottery |
| Spring Break | Ages6+; Under 8 with a caregiver | Mold, sculpt, glaze and fire your own unique, handbuilt, woodfired creation, under the guidance of longtime potter Graham Sheehan. |
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| Kids Rugby | Gabriola Elementary School - Field |
| Ages: 5 – 13 | Fun, non-contact, flag style; 7 a side; no scrums. Kids divided into age groupings for practices; some mixed scrimmages in later weeks. |
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| Emergency First Aid / CPR-C | Albert Reed Memorial Fire Hall (Gabriola Fire Hall #1) |
| Ages 14 + | Must pre-register by Nov 2 | Learn how to deal with common emergencies – heart attack, stroke, breathing problems, injuries, and trauma; plus how to administer CPR and use an AED machine. |
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| Babysitters Workshop | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| NEW | Pro-D Day Program | Ages 10 (turning 11) – 15 | A Red Cross certified course, learn to manage difficult behaviours; improve professional conduct; CPR for kids; plus use of epi-pens; how to handle bumps, bruises, injuries to head/neck/back; broken bones and seizures. |
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| Ultimate | Gabriola Elementary School - Gym |
| Learn to play Ultimate, one of the world’s fastest growing team sports. It’s easy to learn, and is fun for mixed ages and skill levels. |
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| Marine Safety Theory for Kayakers | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| Learn about tides, gauging currents, navigation, marine weather, and risk management on the water. |
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| Full Moon Paddle | Descanco Bay Regional Park - day use area |
| All Ages | Drop-In | Bring your friends and join the kayak guides for a special evening on the water. Dress for the weather. |
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| Kayaking for Beginners | Descanco Bay Regional Park - day use area |
| All Ages | Drop-In | Overview of marine safety, weather, tides, route planning. On the water paddling skills, manouvering, self and assisted rescues. Wetsuits provided. BYO food, water, sandals or water shoes. Dress for the weather. |
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