Ball Hockey Program
Ball Hockey Program is designed to help develop hockey skills in a fun atmosphere. Non competitive game play and instruction will be included while the fundamentals of fair play and team work are stressed.

Children's Ball Hockey - 6 to 8 years
Youth Ball Hockey - 9 to 12 years

Fall Session - September to December
Winter Session - January to April

Program runs for 10 weeks = $43.00 per participant
East Shore Community Centre - Gymnasium
Registration is required - through program registration

Youth Fitness Programs

Pre Teen Workout: 10-12 years.  A terrific program for young people to enjoy being physically active.  Fun games, group challenges, and individual victories will help your child develop the confidence they need to make activity a pleasurable part of their life.  A perfect warm up to homework!  $45.00 for 5 weeks.

Kids Cooking:  10-13 years.  With Brenda's upbeat approach and terrific sense of humour, youth will learn how to prepare no-fuss, practical - and even good for their body - snacks and lunches.  By learning how to prepare their own food with minimal time and effort, they will make better food choices for themselves.  Munch, munch - enjoy the food prepared that day in class!  $45 for 4 weeks, plus $20 supply fee.

F.I.T. Club: 13-17 years.  Learn how to best weight train for your body.  Workout time on the treadmills, steppers, elliptical trainers, selectorized machines & free weights included in each class.  Successfully complete the course and be eligible to purchase a Youth Membership at the Rec Complex!   $90.00 for 15 hours. 

Parents:  Enjoy a free Health Club workout while your child is participating in their registered program - call us for details!

Call 905.683.6582, ext. 3247 for current session days and times.

Pre-Teen Dances
Grades 5-8 ONLY

Pickering Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road
905.683.6582

PRE-TEEN DANCES: monthly on a Friday from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

TICKET PRICE: $7.00 (GST incl.)
Individual Tickets go on sale the Monday prior to each scheduled dance at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 6:00 am - 11:00 pm until sold out.

ADVANCE TICKET PACKAGES:
Go on sale Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Any 3 dances, $7.00 per dance (tax included, and a $8.25 surcharge per package).
Must purchase minimum of 3 different dance dates.

You must have a ticket to attend - "lost", "stolen" or "misplaced" tickets will not be honoured. Get your ticket early to avoid disappointment!

Children's Guitar - Level 1
Learn the fundamentals - such as tuning your guitar, techniques for developing dexterity, basic reading skills, playing simple melodies and chord progressions. You will also gain performance skills. Participants must bring own guitar. Workbook can be purchased from instructor or downloaded at Strings Connected (www.stringsconnected.ca).

Pickering Recreation Complex
$60 for 8 weeks (Winter/Fall)

Dj’ing 101
(Ages 13-16)
This program is ideal for teens who enjoy music and are interested in learning more about the world of Dj’ing. Teens will receive hands on experience on the basic fundamentals behind how to mix, scratch, backspin and more. Come out and give it try, who knows, you could be the next great DJ!

Petticoat Creek Community Center
$65 for 8wks (Winter/Spring/Fall)
Instructor: Courtnay Vassell

Girlz Night
This program is sure to give girls a fun night out where they can relax, meet some new friends in a safe, inviting environment. Learn about making candles, lip gloss and much more!

East Shore Community Centre
Girls Ages 10-12 years $55 for 7 weeks (Winter/Spring/Fall)

Recreational Dance
Welcome to the world of dance!  We offer a variety of classes, taught by qualified teachers, using todays popular music!

Jazz, 8-10 years; Highland Dance, 4-8 years; Hip Hop 8-10 years
East Shore Community Centre & West Shore Community Centre
$49 - $72 for 9-12 week program

Children's Art
Are you a budding artist?  Then an art class is for you!  Come out and learn the basics of drawing and painting.

Pickering Recreation Complex
8-10 years $54 for 10 weeks (Fall/Winter), $40 for 7 weeks (Spring)

Youth Art Beginners
Participants will explore different drawing and painting techniques using a variety of media (i.e. charcoal, pencil, pastel and oils). Subject matter will include animals, landscape, still like and people.  Proportion, shading, basic perspective, colour mixing and painting techniques will be shown.

Pickering Recreation Complex
11-15 years $54.00 for 10 weeks  (Fall/Winter), $40 for 7 weeks (Spring)

Youth Art Advanced 
This course is an in-depth extension of the beginners Youth Art. Participants in advanced class will work in the media of their choice, Instruction will be given on an individual basis.

Pickering Recreation Complex
11-15 years $54.00 for 10 weeks  (Fall/Winter), $40 for 7 weeks (Spring)

Cartooning for Beginners
Do you like cartoon characters?  Learn starting with the basics, how to create original characters.  Come out and learn a new skill, and see what you can do!

Program for 8-ll years $51 for 10 weeks (Fall & Winter), $40 for 7 weeks (Spring)

Babysitters Training
Come out and enjoy 8 fun, short evenings with your peers while learning how to be a safe, fun an responsible babysitter for newborns to school age children. We cover topics such as diaper changing, safety, poisons and emergency etc. Learn what to expect within babysitting for the first time and how to enjoy it. Upon successful completion of all assignments and final tests, you will receive a certificate. Please bring a duotang/binder paper and pen/pencil to all classes. Participants must be 12 years old prior to start of the program.

Program for 12-14 years $47.00 for 8 weeks

Youth Break Dancing
Techniques for moves you already know or learn how to do brand new moves, this course is a lot of fun. The windmill, flair and new freezes are just a few moves that will be taught - so no matter what level of breaking you are at - come on out.

East Shore Community Centre
10-14 years $52.00 for 8 weeks

Youth Leadership Program
Attention High School Students!
Are YOU…

• Interested in learning to lead others?
• Interested in becoming a better communicator?
• Eager to learn skills that will enhance your opportunities for part-time employment?
• Ready to begin searching for a part-time job, but not certain where to begin?
• Needing guidance in writing your resume and job application letters?

…Then this program is for YOU! Come on our, have fun, meet new people, and learn skills that will make you more self confident and successful. Receive excellent resources and a certificate of participation.

Registrants must be high school students.

$48.00 for 9 weeks

Mad Science Program System #1
System #1 is designed to stimulate the minds and imaginations of children everywhere. The experience involves hands-on participation combined with awesome demonstrations and experiments. Questions, answers and spectacular demonstrations will amaze all!

Lasers, Rockets, Bubbling Potions highlight the very best of Mad Science. Matter of face, everyone will get to investigate the ingredients of our universe while munching on marshmallow molecules and making their very own Silly Putty! Discover why humans like Acids on their fries, and Bases on their bread. Children will even build and fly their own educational model rockets, which can safely soar to new heights of over 1,000 feet and then return gently to the ground.

6-8 years $83.00 and 9-12 years $83.00 for 8 weeks

Youth Karate
Karate, an oriental art of self defence is a great way to achieve a high level of physical fitness.  It also contributes to the development of self confidence.

Westshore Community Centre
9-12 years $52.00 for 2 months

Youth Instructional Badminton
Qualified instructor will teach you the skills and rules of Badminton. Take those skills and play games with others your own age. Bring your own racquet, badminton birds supplied. If you are interesting learning this sport - join the fun!

Dunbarton High School
7-12 years and 13-18 years $44.00 for 12 weeks

Arena
Recreational Skating from September to May
Fridays, 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm; Saturdays, 8 pm - 9:45 pm; Sundays, 3 pm - 4:45 pm
Annual Tim Horton's Christmas break free skate (times & dates vary)
Public Skating through the week of the March break from 1pm-3pm

View Arena Page for details

Pre-Teen Workout
Want to get fitter? Faster? Stronger? Gain confidence? Increase flexibility? Then this is the program for you!

Pre Teen Workout: 10-12 years.  A terrific program for young people to enjoy being physically active.  Fun games, group challenges, and individual victories will help your child develop the confidence they need to make activity a pleasurable part of their life.  A perfect warm up to homework!  $45.00 for 5 weeks.

March Break Camp: Choose from Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Mini Pidaca, Extended Camp
	Arts Camp (ages 5-12 years) This one-week camp is a fun filled week of arts. Campers will have the opportunity to develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of activities (Drama, Art, Creative Games, Crafts and Special theme days). All participants will swim daily at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Monday to Friday - 9:00 am - 3:15 pm Pickering Recreation Complex
	Sports (ages 5-12 years) This one-week camp is designed to enhance basic sport skills. Emphasis on learning and improving skills in soccer, floor hockey, and basketball. Campers will also participate throughout the week with special theme days and indoor games. All participants will swim daily at the Dunbarton Indoor Pool. Monday to Friday - 9:00 am - 3:15 pm Pickering Recreation Complex
	Mini Pidaca (ages 3-5 years) (Must be 3 years of age before the start of the camp, all children must be toilet trained) This is a fantastic one-week camp, which offers a great learning experience for young children. They will participate in arts & crafts, music and singalongs, indoor games and the opportunity to participate in various theme days planned throughout the week. Monday to Friday - 9:30 am - 12 noon Pickering Recreation Complex
	Extend-A-Camp - 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm - drop off and pick up child at the Creative Centre at Recreation Complex. The City of Pickering is also offering Extend-a Care for  child(ren) of working parents. Child(ren) can be dropped off anytime after 7:00 am and will be fully supervised throughout each day until 6:00 pm. This camp is only available to those registered in Arts or Sports Camp Regular Day Camp 9:00 am - 3:15 pm - includes busing Full Day Camp - 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
All Camp staff are: Standard First Aid & CPR-C certified Completed a Principles of Healthy Child Development course through Parks & Recreation Ontario Experience working experience working with children Outgoing and Fun Creative And the list goes on … The City of Pickering welcomes children with Special Needs into all March break Camps. Please ensure that if your child has special needs that require additional staff support, you clearly state this on your form - this will enable your child to have a positive and supported time at camp. To ensure the Quality of the Integration Program, the deadline for all March Break Camp Special Needs applications (requiring additional support) is February 4th, 2005 View Program Registration info or call 905.420.4621.
Summer Camp: at the Pickering Recreation Complex Choose from Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Adventure Camp, Mini Pidaca, Extended Camp Check the City Services Guide for registration details
	Arts (ages 5-12 years) Arts Camp will offer an exciting approach to Arts, filled with a summer of colour, creativity and laughter. Arts camp includes - Drama & Video, Music and Dance, Arts & Crafts, Art 'Xcel, Games. Monday to Friday - 9:00 am - 3:15 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Swimming daily at Pickering Recreation Complex
	Sports (ages 5-12 years) Sports Camp will provide campers an opportunity to learn and enjoy a number of various sports. The Camp will focus on Fun, skill development and sportsmanship in a team play environment. Sports camp includes - basketball, ball hockey, squash & racquetball, tennis, indoor-outdoor games, baseball, soccer, active games, track & field, football. Monday to Friday - 9:00 am - 3:15 pm Dunbarton High School Swimming Daily on Dunbarton Indoor Pool
	Adventure (ages 5-12 years) Adventure Camp will focus on outdoor survival skills as well as athletic adventures. All activities are designed to fit the needs of campers. Adventure Camp includes outdoor survival skills, athletic adventures, indoor/outdoor games. Monday to Friday - 9:00 am - 3:15 pm Pine Ridge High School Swimming Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Pickering Recreation Complex
	Mini Pidaca (ages 3-5 years) Mini Pidaca offers the opportunity to laugh, sing, play and learn in a cooperative environment supported by experienced and qualified staff. Mini Pidaca camp includes Music, Games, Arts & Crafts Monday to Friday - from 9:30 am - 12 noon Pickering Recreation Swimming Daily in turtle pool at the Pickering Recreation Complex (some exceptions may apply)
	Extended Camp We have an excellent selection of enjoyable activities to offer children of all ages. There are will be movies, active and quiet games, crafts, special event and much more. We can only accept registrations from those children who are enrolled in the full day summer camp program. 7:00 am - 9:00 am: Parents drop off children in the Creative Centre at the Rec. Complex. 9:00 am - 3:15 pm - Children will be taken by bus to their regular day camp in which they are registered. 3:30 pm - 6: 00pm - Parents pick up children by 6pm at the Rec. Complex. Regular Day Camp 9:00 am - 3:15 pm - includes bussing Full Day Camp - 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

HIGH FIVE is a program of Parks and Recreation Ontario designed to support the safety, well being and healthy development of children in sport and recreation programs. As a PROVISIONAL member of the HIGH FIVE Quality Assurance Process, we are committed to providing children's programs that are grounded in the following Principles of Healthy child Development and Design Guidelines:

Principles of Healthy Child Development

• A Caring Adult
• Play
• Friends
• Participation
• Mastery

Design Guidelines

• Safe
• Age appropriate
• Diverse and Unique

We believe that every child deserves a positive experience in our programs, and that by following these principles and guidelines we can help children develop competence, confidence, cooperation, creativity and commitment.

As a HIGH FIVE member, we are actively engaged in training our staff in the Principles of Healthy Child Development and designing our programs to ensure these principles and guidelines are an integral component of all programs. We encourage parents and caregivers to ask questions and provide us with feedback. HIGH FIVE has an excellent program checklist called Reviewing Programs Together that can help you do this. It's free and available for download at www.highfive.org. Together we will strive for program excellence that will help all children achieve success.

Integration
Members of the community with special needs are welcomed and encouraged to participate in community programs and activities of their choice. Our goal is to assist in the integration of people with disabilities into programs offered.

Please contact the Coordinator, Community Recreation Programs, at the Pickering Recreation Complex, at 905.831.1711.

Integrated Programs

Come Play!!!

The combatants room at the Pickering Recreation Complex is open to children with Special Needs, their parents, siblings and friends. "Our Special Place" has soft activity equipment which provides hours of fun, in a caring and safe environment. Children must be directly supervised by an adult at all times.

Day & Time: Sundays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Admission: $4.50 per family per visit

Fitness Equipment

Want to work out? The Pickering Recreation Complex has various pieces of fitness equipment suitable for people of all abilities. 

Let our Fitness Staff show you how these great pieces of equipment can work for you.  Please call 905.683.6582, ext. 3247 for more information, or to book your personal orientation.

Durham Regional Police Disabled Children's Games
A fun filled day of competitions including relays / wheelchair rugby / basketball / moonball / bowling etc.  Trophies and medals handed out at the end of the day.  Families, friends welcome to cheer on the athletes!!

This one-day annual event is scheduled for the third Saturday in November, and takes place at the Pickering Recreation Complex.

Ability Online
A website that children and youth with disabilities can use to connect to each other as well as to their friends, family members, care givers, and supporters.
For more information, visit the Ability Online website at www.abilityonline.org or www.ablelink.org

Squash

Beginner Junior Squash Lessons (ages 9-16 years)
Lessons are intended for children interested in learning the basic rules and techniques of squash. A focus on ball and hand-eye co-ordination will be concentrated on.  All equipment is provided with the exception of clean footwear. 

Fee: $75 for the six week session, includes lesson and league play 
        (Lesson only is $60)
      **Fee includes GST, cheques made payable to James Hayes

More Squash ...
After school squash, summer squash camps, workplace squash league, and corporate league.  For more information call 905.831.1711 and ask for James.

Racquetball Group Lessons
Racquetball professional Trevor Harrison will be giving, upon request, lessons for people who would like to know how to play the game. You would learn aspects of the game and proper rules, safety eyewear and balls will be provided.

4 one hour sessions $32.00
Please contact Trevor Harrison at 905.831.1711

Racquetball Membership
This membership allows for the use of the Racquetball courts at the Pickering Recreation Complex.

Youth Annual: $198.44 + GST
Youth (3 Months): $82.68 + GST

Aquatics
The City of Pickering offers a variety of aquatic programs for kids interested in learning to swim, those wanting to improve their lifesaving skills, and those hoping to pursue leadership opportunities at the pool.

Swimming lessons are offered from Red Cross Swim Kids 1-10 at both Dunbarton Pool and the Recreation Complex Pool, evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The cost for lessons varies:
$85 for ten 30-minute group classes, Levels 1-5.
$96 for ten 45-minute group classes, Levels 6-10.
Semi-private instruction is available at $155 for ten 30-minute lessons.
One-on-one private instruction is available at a cost of $258 for ten 30 minute lessons.
Please refer to our latest Program Brochure for details on times and start dates.

Bronze Star is the first level in the Bronze family. You will learn to perform CPR, first aid, rescues and swimming for aquatic fitness. This program is an excellent preparation for Bronze Medallion and is aimed at kids aged 10-13 years. A minimum of Swim Kids 7 is required to register in this program and Canadian Swim Patrol experience would help. You will want to get out to the pool to swim some lengths, as there is an endurance swim of 400m or 16 lengths in 12 minutes that must be completed by the end of the course in order for you to be successful. Bronze Star runs for 10 weeks, 1.5 hours per week at a cost of $111.

Registration for all aquatic programs can be completed by submitting a written registration form (found in our program brochures) to our Registration Department at the Pickering Recreation Complex or by Tele-Reg at 905.420.4749.