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Kids Skill Development programs are designed to help kids & youth increase their knowledge about a specific activity while building on skills in a small group setting that may include Rock Climbing, Learn to Skate, & Dance.  For some sports, Varsity Coaches will be in attendance to help guide and facilitate programming.  

Winter Registration opens on Monday, November 24th at 6:30am. Program details are subject to changes prior to registration opening. 

Below Activities require registration & fees apply. Recreation Membership is not a pre-requisite to enroll in Kids Programming.

Discover Rock Climbing | Ages 8-13 | February & March Session

Rock Climbing offers a unique environment for children to explore and become more aware of how their bodies move on the rock wall as they progress through bouldering, harnessing, belaying, and then conquering top rope climbing. They will be inspired to set goals and develop teamwork skills as they learn proper safety & rock-climbing techniques. Participants will be grouped according to their climbing exposure and the program will culminate with a ‘friendly’ finale challenge to put new skills to the test. All equipment is provided. *Registration ends 2 days prior to the start date.

Activity Details

38532 - February 22, 2026 to March 8, 2026

Discover Rock Climbing | Ages 8-13 | January Session

Rock Climbing offers a unique environment for children to explore and become more aware of how their bodies move on the rock wall as they progress through bouldering, harnessing, belaying, and then conquering top rope climbing. They will be inspired to set goals and develop teamwork skills as they learn proper safety & rock-climbing techniques. Participants will be grouped according to their climbing exposure and the program will culminate with a ‘friendly’ finale challenge to put new skills to the test. All equipment is provided. *Registration ends 2 days prior to the start date.

Activity Details

38531 - January 18, 2026 to February 1, 2026

Learn to Skate | Ages 5-11 | Tuesdays

This program is specifically designed for participants that have taken skating lessons in the past or have had some previous exposure to skating. Children will be grouped based on their skating level, therefore attendance at the first lesson is very important. Through fun games and activities, qualified instructors will facilitate instruction in order to build your child’s confidence and skating skills. We recommend that participants practice between classes. Safety pads are recommended, and CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory. *Registration ends 2 days prior to the start date. 7 classes.

Activity Details

38134 - February 17, 2026 to March 31, 2026

Learn To Skate

Facilitated by members of our Varsity Figure Skating team, participants will be divided into small groups depending on skating ability in order to build confidence on the ice all through fun activities.  Learn to Skate is offered in Fall & Winter.  

Learn to Skate

Facilitated by members of our Varsity Figure Skating team, participants will be divided into small groups depending on skating ability in order to build confidence on the ice all through fun activities.  Learn to Skate is offered in Fall & Winter.  

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing offers kids & youth the opportunity to explore the rock wall & build skills in a relaxed, fun environment.  All equipment is provided.  Programming is generally offered in Fall & Winter, but may be offered in Summer.  

Girls at Bat

This past summer, Gryphon Kids & Camps partnered with the Jays Care Foundation to offer the Girls at Bat Program.  The 8-week program was designed to engage female-identifying girls new to baseball who most often sit on the sidelines.  We hope to have the privilege of offering this program again in the future.  For more information about the Jays Care Foundation click here.

Learn to Skate
Rock Climbing
Girls at Bat
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