Children & Youth

• Ready Set Imagine Drama Class (for 6 to 8 years)

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • requires program registration or drop in fee
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  These classes will help children use their voice and movements creatively in a fun environment. They’ll learn how changes in the voice and in movements can alter a story. There’ll be lots of dramatic play scheduled to promote the imagination while discovering the building blocks of drama. *Indoor shoes required Check out our flyer for more

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• Youth Night

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • requires program registration or drop in fee
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  For children ages 9-13. Activities include movies and dance nights, swimming, sports, and crafts. Bring additional money for the concession. Please click here for Youth Night Fall 2018 schedule. **Swimming is scheduled from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Download the Registration Form and the Early Sign Out Form.

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• Paint Night Party

  • Categories:
  • Art,
  • Children & Youth,
  • Workshop
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  Bring your creativity and energy for an evening of painting fun and celebration with your friends. Follow step by step instructions from our wonderful instructor. All materials are provided. Paint Night November 8th 2018 Flyer

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• Babysitting Course

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  This course will use the official Canada Safety Council curriculum which covers topics such as becoming a successful babysitter, caring for children from three months to school-aged, emergencies, basic first aid, behavior management and much more. Fee includes workbook; send your child with a lunch and snacks.

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• After School Program

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  This program provides a safe and fun environment for children in Grades 1 to 6. Activities are planned for Mini- Junior- and Senior-level children and include the homework club, arts and crafts, swimming, cooking and games. There are also physical activities and sports–both inside and outside (weather permitting). Payment must be made when registering. You

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• March Break Camp

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  The Jack Purcell Recreation Association offers a five-day camp for children 5 to 12 years old for the scheduled March Break each school year. Program activities are offered each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. An out trip may also be offered. Payment is required when registering. Please provide lunch, snacks, indoors shoes and

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• Christmas Camp

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  Let it Snow Christmas Camp January 2nd – January 4th 2019 Our three-day Christmas Camp is scheduled in January. Kids will participant in outdoor activities such as skating–weather permitting. Indoor activities include swimming, sports, arts and crafts and baking. There’ll even be an out trip. Register early as space is limited. The program runs from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

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• P.A. Days

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  The Jack Purcell Recreation Association runs an all-day camp for children 5 to 12 years old on each scheduled P.A. Day in the school year.  The program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After Care is also offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. for an additional cost. Please provide lunch, snacks, indoor shoes and

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• Summer Camp

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • Jack Purcell Recreation Association

  The Jack Purcell Recreation Association offers a Summer Camp for children ages 5 to 12 years old at the end of the school year. Program activities are planned around theme weeks such as sports, water events, and adventures. The Summer Camp also offers out trips, and the popular sleepover and last-day BBQ. Please provide lunch,

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• Red Cross Swimming Lessons for Preschoolers and Children

  • Categories:
  • Children & Youth,
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Program Type:
  • Requires program registration
  • Program Run By:
  • City of Ottawa

  Your child will learn to swim in a relaxing and fun environment with certified pool staff. Download the swimming lesson information flyer for specific class times. You an also pick up a copy at the centre. Swimming Lesson Schedule

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