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Introducing Youth Club! An initiative that began in the Fall of 2023 with funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities that helps removes the physical and financial barriers to participating in sport. Youth Club members get all access to youth drop-in programs including sledge hockey, Junior Youth Night, Youth Night, Craft Programs and events while receiving subsidized afterschool programming.
This program returns in 2024 under two seasons, January-May and September-December.
Join Youth Club now!
This program returns in 2024 under two seasons, January-May and September-December.
Join Youth Club now!
Registration for all Youth Club programs open on August 6th at 9:00am
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
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Youth Club (September-December) |
$40 | $60 |
Once you have purchased the membership, drop-in programs will appear as a $0.00 cart item and the Afterschool Program will appear as a $3.00/day item. If you are experiencing any issues in registration, please contact recreation@arnprior.ca
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What programs can I access with Youth Club?
Afterschool Programs
| Day | Location | Time | Ages | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday (September 16 - December 16) | St. John XXII Elementary School * | 3:30-5:30pm | 4-13 | $3.00/day |
| Wednesday (September 18 - December 11) | Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall ** | 2:30-5:00pm | 4-13 | $3.00/day |
| Thursday (September 19 - December 19) | Arnprior and District Museum *** | 3:00-5:00pm | 4-13 | $3.00/day |
Open to all ages of Youth Club (4-13), this afterschool program promotes physical activity with free play and organized games. While open to all ages, Recreation Staff are on hand and creating programming for different ages to ensure safety and maintain interest among all participants. Capacity limits apply for this program so be sure to register ahead of time.
* - Those attending the Monday program who are students of St. John XXIII may stay at the school under the supervision of our Recreation Staff until the program begins at 3:30pm. Staff will be in the gym at the final bell as coordinated with the school. This program will typically be unstructured and the children in attendance will have the opportunity to play a role in how they wish to shape the program. Staff will provide additional equipment and support to make this possible. Exclusion date: October 14.
** - No transportation will be provided for the Wednesday program. Parents/guardians are responsible for drop off and pick up of the program. Participants may come without parent/guardian but this must be communicated prior. This program will incorporate a combination of structured and unstructured activities. Additionally, staff will be available to help students with homework. Exclusion dates: September 18, November 6 and December 18.
*** - This afterschool program will have our staff meet participants at the final bell at both Walter Zadow Public School and St. Joseph's Elementary School and walk to the museum. Should you register in this program, you must contact the school each day you register for to notify them that your child is attending this program and permitted to be picked up by our staff at the end of the day. This program is more structured as children in attendance discover more about the museum curriculum (ie. history, geography, science, art…) as it is incorporated into the fun.
For either day, should your plans change and your child no longer be attending our program, please contact recreation@arnprior.ca to notify us of this change. This information is extremely important for coordinating pickup from the schools.
To register for Afterschool Programming, click here.
| Day | Location | Time | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday (October 27 - November 17) | Nick Smith Centre - Glenn Arthur Arena | 10:30-11:30am | All ages |
Required equipment: Hockey helmet with cage, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves.
Equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own.
To register for Sledge Hockey, click here.
Junior Youth Night
| Dates | Location | Time | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
|
September 13: Dodgeball October 18: Talent Show November 22: Obstacle Course December 20: Parachute Games |
Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall | 5-6pm | 4-7 |
To register for Junior Youth Nights, click here.
Youth Night
| Dates | Location | Time | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
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September 13: Dodgeball September 27: Survivor Themed Night October 18: Talent Show October 25: Sports with a Twist November 1: Scavenger Hunt November 22: Obstacle Course December 13: Theatre Night December 20: Parachute Games |
Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall | 6-8pm | 8-13 |
To register for Youth Nights, click here.
Craft Program
| Dates | Location | Time | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
|
September 17: Jewelry Making October 8: Pumpkin Decorating November 26: Clay Structures December 10: Holiday Ornaments |
Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall | 5-6:30pm | All ages |
Craft Night is a program where parents can drop off their child under supervision of our experienced Program Staff and allow them time with friends as they do crafts. The craft will be lead by staff but kids are more than welcome to provide their own creative spin on the project.
To register for Craft Programs, click here.
Events
| Name | Date | Location | Time | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Dance | October 26 | Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall | 6-8pm | 4-13 |
| Pool and Movie Party | December 7 | Nick Smith Centre - Pool and Community Hall | 6-9pm | 4-13 |
The Halloween Dance is a fan-favourite for many. The dance will be held October 26th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Community Hall in the Nick Smith Centre. There will be music, lights, glow paint and so much more. Children are encouraged to dress up in their costumes for the evening of fun. The canteen will also be open for children to purchase a drink or snack.
The Pool and Movie party will be held December 7th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the Nick Smith Centre Pool. There will be lifeguards on duty for the 1 hour Youth Club swim. Then after we are done swimming we will head back to community hall to end the night off with a movie. Children are invited to dress in tropical wear during the out-water portion of the night.
For more information on these events and to register, click here.
Looking for your High School volunteer hours?
What better way to achieve those hours than to help the youth in your community and be a role model.We are accepting volunteers to assist in all of our Youth Club programs and events. Hours are flexible to meet your schedule.
Looking to fill those hours? Contact recreation@arnprior.ca
| Can I still register my child for these programs if I don't join Youth Club? |
| Select programs are available to register for without the membership. Junior Youth Nights, Youth Nights, Craft Programs and Sledge Hockey are all available to register for without joining Youth Club. Afterschool Programs are restricted to Youth Club members. |
| Can I still attend these events without a Youth Club membership? |
| Events are open to anyone, with or without a membership. |
| What happens if a program I would like to register for has hit capacity? |
| Should a program that you wish to register for reach capacity and prompt you to join a waitlist, please join to indicate this is a program in which we should look to expand capacity. As this is a pilot program, we continue to review program resources, capacity and offerings to best suit the needs of the community. |
| How is this program possible? |
| This program is made possible by funding from the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. Their funding has covered the cost of equipment investment in the program as well as staffing costs. We are using feedback from this pilot to create a sustainable model for future Youth Club programming. |
| If I register for a program and can no longer attend, what should I do? |
| If you can no longer attend a registered program, please contact recreation@arnprior.ca or call the Nick Smith Centre at 613.623.7301. This information is important for attendance and safety of the registered individuals. |
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