The Movers programs are geared toward children ages 2-7 and offer an inclusive, fun, and safe environment for children to enhance gross-motor skills and sensory organizational skills by walking, running, climbing, jumping, and exploring equipment. The open room setting allows for interaction with other children with opportunities for structured and unstructured play. Each program consists of 30 minutes of instructor lead games and activities, followed by 15 minutes of unstructured play and exploration.

Parent & Child Multi-Sport (18 months - 3 years)

Children and parents are introduced to 8 different sports through creative storylines, songs, rhymes, and much more. The program focuses on exploration, and children will be introduced to a different sport each week. Parents participate alongside their children and challenge them according to their skill level.

Junior Multi-Sport (ages 4-7)

This program introduces children, ages 4-7, to the concepts and skills involved in 8 core sports. Using developmentally appropriate methods to introduce, practice, and refine gross motor skills, this program reinforces the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, enabling children to gain confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sports and life.

The Home Alone course is for children ages 8 to 10 who will be spending short periods of time at home alone. This course covers many issues to help children and their parents feel more confident at home. Topics covered include phone calls and visitors, recognizing hazards, home safety procedures, first aid basics, healthy eating, fire safety, and calling 911.

Upon completion, all participants receive a Home Alone Safety completion certificate and an Emergency First Aid Kit

Babysitting is a job with significant responsibility, and the Babysitting Course helps prospective babysitters learn the skills they need. This course is for youth aged 11 to 14 years old. It teaches the new babysitter the necessary skills to provide care to children in a variety of situations.

The course emphasizes safety rules, responding to emergencies, and developing leadership skills. Participants will also learn skills for making correct decisions when dealing with behaviour, caring for a sick child, and what to ask before caring for a child with disabilities

Join Growing Arts, an exciting art class for children and youth ages 4-12! In this program, participants will explore various artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, and sculpture. Each week, young artists will be encouraged to express their creativity, collaborate, and grow their skills. The program’s experienced instructor, Stewart Fanning, will guide them through educational lessons and engaging projects, helping them build confidence in their artistic abilities.

When: Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Auditorium at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (14 Anderson Lane, NOTL)

Town Program Staff will be present to facilitate a variety of sports activities for drop-in participants ages 2-12! Participants ages 6-12 can play activities like badminton, pickleball, table tennis, soccer, etc. Activity options will rotate weekly. Participants ages 2-5 will have a separate activity space with soft play toys, balance bikes, and creative stations. Participants under six years old must be accompanied and supervised by a caregiver (14 years of age or older) at all times.

For youth in grades 4 – 12, the Community Centre Auditorium will be set up in an "open gym" format, with weekly activity options including table tennis, floor curling, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, and outdoor disc golf. A lounge space will be set up for cards, board games, video games, and television. Participants younger than 13 must have a guardian present in the facility for the duration of their stay.

Youth interested in fitness will have the opportunity to register for a free trial session. Each group will meet together with a certified personal trainer at the start of the session to review fitness machines, warm-up and cool-down routines, proper etiquette, and responsibility within a gym atmosphere. A certified personal trainer will supervise the session and provide tips and tricks for an effective workout.