Kids Sports

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.

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

Discover Rock Climbing | Ages 8-13

New to climbing? Want to try out a new activity or want to learn more about bouldering and top rope climbing? This program will enable climbers to be with like-minded people and learn about an exciting activity. 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 each week will have climbers learning new techniques and having an opportunity to test out their skills with fun challenges and routes. All equipment is provided.

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Currently not offered

Gryphons Explore Activities | Ages 8-12

Gryphons Explore Activities - 4 Week Program Saturdays 10:30am-12:00pm March 22nd, 29th & April 5th, 12th Ages: 8-12

This 4-week program will allow your participant to learn and have fun with two different recreational activities. With trained staff for each activity, your participant will have the opportunity to learn rock climbing and better their swimming abilities. Each activity will be two weeks long. This is a great opportunity for you to have your participant active, and trying new things or learning new skills, all while making friends and building self-confidence.

Rock Climbing Session: March 22nd & 29th During these two weeks, climbers will learn about bouldering and top rope climbing. Climbing wall staff will belay and mentor participants so they gain an interest and understanding of rock climbing while learning techniques on climbing.

Swimming Session: April 5th & 12th During the swimming portion, swimmers will have time in the pool with trained aquatic instructors. They will have the opportunity to work on skills that will benefit them on their swimming journey. *Registration ends 2 days prior to the start date. 3 classes. The Athletics Recreation Membership is NOT a pre-requisite to register for Kids programming. Taxes not applicable.

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Currently not offered

Jays Care - Girls At Bat | Ages 7-14 | June-August

Jays Care - Girls At Bat Program

Sundays - 6:30pm-8:00pm

Begins Sunday June 8th, 2025

(8 program sessions and 1 group finale)

Cost: $27.00/person

Ages: 7-14

This is our fourth summer working with the Jays Care Foundation in delivering the Girls At Bat program. We are excited to welcome new and returning participants to the program. We will be using both twin diamonds this year to allow us to break into smaller groups and will group people accordingly.

We’re partnering with the Jays Care Foundation in this 9-week program to engage female-identifying girls ages 7-14, which are often those that find themselves sitting on the sidelines. The Jays Care Foundation promotes the theory of change. This is as follows: from baseball, to access, to belonging & connection, to variations. Participants will develop skills in all of these ingredients as they are inspired by sport in a positive peer network that will help build confidence and create a stronger connection to community.

This program is ideal for those new to baseball or who just want to have fun learning the skills. This is not a baseball league, so it's not just ball games every week, rather activities that build skills and encourage growth.

No specialized equipment required (we provide gloves, helmets, bats). Comfortable clothing and running shoes are recommended.

Please note that we will not have programs on Sunday June 29th or Sunday August 3rd. Our group finale will be held on Sunday August 17th

The Recreation Membership is NOT a pre-requisite to register for Kids programming. Taxes not applicable.

Activity Details

35244 - June 8, 2025 to August 17, 2025

Sunday(s) from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Excluded Date(s)
- Sunday June 29, 2025
- Sunday August 3, 2025
Fee: $27
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Learn to Skate (Not Just For Beginners) | Ages 5-11 | Monday Sessions

Mondays - 4pm-4:50pm

Ages: 5-11

This 7 session program is suitable for skaters of various abilities. You can be brand new to ice skating or have some skating experience. The goal of this program is that skaters will feel more confident on the ice, learn skills that they can continue to build upon, have fun learning a new activity, and creating an opportunity for them to feel comfortable at outdoor rinks or trying ice sports.

During the first week of the program, skaters will be evaluated on their abilities and then designated to groups with specific coaches, who are athletes from our varsity figure skating team. The groups will work on several different skill sets that are designed based on the abilities of the skaters in the group. Through fun games and activities, these qualified instructors will facilitate instruction in order to build your skater’s confidence and skating skills. We recommend that participants practice between classes, to continually improve on their skills and confidence on the ice.

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory. Skater must supply their own skates. Total of 7 sessions

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Currently not offered

Learn to Skate (Not Just For Beginners) | Ages 5-11 | Tuesday Sessions

Tuesdays - 4pm-4:50pm

Ages: 5-11

This 7 week program is suitable for skaters of various abilities. You can be brand new to ice skating or have some skating experience. The goal of this program is that skaters will feel more confident on the ice, learn skills that they can continue to build upon, have fun learning a new activity, and creating an opportunity for them to feel comfortable at outdoor rinks or trying ice sports.

During the first week of the program, skaters will be evaluated on their abilities and then designated to groups with specific coaches, who are athletes from our varsity figure skating team. The groups will work on several different skill sets that are designed based on the abilities of the skaters in the group. Through fun games and activities, these qualified instructors will facilitate instruction in order to build your skater’s confidence and skating skills. We recommend that participants practice between classes, to continually improve on their skills and confidence on the ice.

CSA approved helmets are mandatory. Skater must supply their own skates. 7 classes.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

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.