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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 Kids & Camps Registration now open!

Summer Registration opens  Monday Feb. 3, 2025 @ 6:30am.

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

Discover Rock Climbing | Ages 8-13 | Mondays 4:30pm-6pm

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.

Activity Details

34277 - January 13, 2025 to January 27, 2025

Discover Rock Climbing | Ages 8-13 | Sundays 3:00pm-4:30pm

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.

Activity Details

34278 - January 26, 2025 to February 9, 2025

Jays Care - Girls At Bat Program | Ages 8-16

This program is designed for returning players Ages 8-16 that have previously participated in the Jays Care - Girls at Bat program that would like to continue building leadership skills while playing baseball. Programming will be similar to previous years with additional skill building on being a leader/mentor to others. We can't wait to continue on this journey with you. NOTE: The program on Mon July 1/24 & Mon August 5/24 will move to Tue July 2/24 & Tue August 6/24 for a joint programming session with other Girls at Bat participants. *Registration ends 1 week prior to the start date.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

Jays Care - Girls At Bat | Ages 7-13 | June-July

We’re partnering with the Jays Care Foundation in this 8-week program to engage female-identifying girls ages 7-13, 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. No specialized equipment required. Comfortable clothing and running shoes are recommended. *Registration ends 1 week prior to the start date.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

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

Activity Details

34279 - January 20, 2025 to March 24, 2025

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

34280 - January 21, 2025 to March 25, 2025

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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