James Bay Community School Centre offers affordable child and youth recreation programs such as karate, Kindergym, art and dance classes, music lessons, and youth evening activities as well as summer and spring break camps.

We are on, and benefit from, the traditional, unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees and Esquimalt) peoples.

DROP IN KINDERGYM

Kindergym for ages 1-5

Parents and caregivers – bring your child(ren) to the Centre on Friday mornings from 9:30-11:00am to play on all kinds of fun equipment in our Activity Room. This is a parent/caregiver participation activity (not a drop-off).

Please note: if no one attends the program within the first 30 mins, we will shut it down for the day.

Friday mornings from 9:30-11:00am Jan 12 to Mar 15

Closed on Jan 26 & Feb 16

Please note: if no one attends Kindergym within the first 30 mins, we will shut it down for the day.

Curious Cove Playschool (2023-2024)

Your little one can join us two, three or five times a week for story time, arts and crafts, nature experiences, gym time and many other fun activities where they can practice their independence while making new friends. Register in person or by phone.

T/Th   Sep-12 – Jun-27   9:00-11:30am   $124/month

Teen Art Nights (13-17yrs) Drop-ins

Join us each week for an evening of art making using a variety of professional materials and supplies and with gentle direction from local artists Jessie Beauvilliers and Jenny Auld. An inclusive environment for quiet socializing and art exploration, participants will experience how art making can reduce anxiety and help build self-esteem.

No registration required.

Instructor: Jessie Beauvilliers & Jenny Auld

4511  Thurs  Jan-11 – Mar-14  6:30-8:30pm  $5

Cartooning & Illustration Winter Camp (6-12yrs)

Do you love drawing cartoons, creating characters, painting backgrounds? Drawing in 3D? Learn how to put it all together and create your own animation piece, from character to creation, through to clay models, storyboards, and animated product. Students will have a portfolio of work as well as a quick time video to take home at the end of the course.

Instructor: Daysi Tattersall-Maasanen

4435  Tues-Fri  Jan-2 – Jan-5  9:00am-3:00pm  4/$288

Kids Karate Junior Youth (6-12yrs)

Wado style training and instruction. A challenging and fun program that emphasizes physical fitness, self-confidence, discipline and self-defense skills.  This class is for beginners or kids with not much karate experience.

Instructor: WADO

4502  Tues & Thurs  Jan-9 – Mar-14  5:15-6:00pm  20/$120

Kids Karate Senior Youth (8-15yrs)

Wado style training and instruction. A challenging and fun program that emphasizes physical fitness, self-confidence, discipline and self-defense skills. This class is for youth who have some experience in a Martial Arts or have spent more than 6 months in the Wado Canada program.

Instructor: WADO

4503  Tues & Thurs  Jan-9 – Mar-14  6:00-6:50pm  20/$120

Beginner Guitar – Guitar Essentials for Kids! (8-13yrs)

Come learn guitar the fun way! In this 8 lesson course you will learn to comfortably hold, tune, and play your guitar. Throughout the course you will learn to play single note songs, strum chords, and read music from chord sheets and tablature. We will also introduce some basic music theory and notation ideas to help you better understand the language of music. No prior guitar or music skills required. Students must bring their own guitar.

Instructor: Jerry Lemon

4481  Tues  Jan-16 – Mar-5  5:15-6:00pm  8/$85

After School Band Class  (Grade 2 -Grade 5)

Calling all kiddos interested in music! Learn to play your favourite songs on the ukulele, drums, etc. in a fun and friendly environment. Form a band, design your own album art, and sing to your hearts content. Join Nick after school to learn what it takes to be in a band!Ukuleles and drums are provided. Must bring own guitar or keyboard. All instruments welcome!

Instructor: Nick Stecz

4486  Wed  Jan-17 – Mar-13  2:40-3:40pm  9/$108

PJ’s Piano for Preschoolers 3-5yrs

A creative class for parent and child.  Children will learn to find notes and play a song by the end of the course.  They will also be taught to read music, rhythm and compose their own songs.   (a keyboard may be rented from PJ Music Studios 250-213-9343).

Materials fee of $10 to be paid to the instructor at the first class (cash only)

Instructor: Sandra Grant

PJ’s Piano for Preschoolers 3-5yrs (group)

4494  Sun  Jan-21 – Mar-10  10:30-11:00am  7/$155

No class on Feb 18

4497  Tues  Jan-16 – Mar-12  3:00-3:30pm  9/$199

PJ’s Piano for Preschoolers 3-5yrs (semi-private)

4493  Sun  Jan-21 – Mar-10  10:00-10:30am  7/$172

No class on Feb 18

4499  Tues  Jan-16 – Mar-12  3:30-4:00pm  9/$221

PJ’s Piano for Kids 6-10yrs

A creative fun approach to learning about music and the keyboard while developing good technique, rhythm and basic note reading and composing skills.  Each class is tailored to the needs of different age groups.   (a keyboard may be rented from PJ Music Studios 250-213-9343).  Materials fee of $10 to be paid to the instructor at the first class (cash only).

Instructor: Sandra Grant

PJ’s Piano for Kids 6-10yrs (group)

4498  Tues  Jan-16 – Mar-12  5:00-5:30pm  9/$199

PJ’s Piano for Kids 6-10yrs (semi-private)

4495  Sun  Jan-21 – Mar-10  11:00-11:30am  7/$172

No class on Feb 18

4496  Sun  Jan-21 – Mar-10  11:30am-12:00pm  7/$172

No class on Feb 18

4500  Tues  Jan-16 – Mar-12  4:00-4:30pm  9/$221

4501  Tues  Jan-16 – Mar-12  4:30-5:00pm  9/$221

Baha’i Virtues for Children (6-9yrs)

Bahá’ís see the young as the most precious treasure a community can possess. In them are the promise and guarantee of the future. Bahá’i children’s classes are currently held at the neighbourhood level in countries around the world. They are valued by different Faith communities who wish to empower children to contribute to the creation of a peaceful world through exploration of the human family, diversity, equality, consultation, unity and love of the same God.  The classes aim to help children acquire spiritual qualities such as love, truthfulness and generosity.  Parents are invited to participate in any class activity:  songs, art, stories, cooperative games, music and prayer and to join teachers in an introduction session prior to the start of classes.  Please see this online link for further details  https://www.bahai.org/action/family-life-children/childrens-classes or Google: baha’i children’s classes.

Instructor: James Bay Baha’i Community

4507    Fri  Jan-12 – Mar-15  3:00-4:00pm  Free

Creative Dance (6-10 yrs)

Experience high energy rhythm and dance with MoonDance Dynamic Arts School!

Movements are influenced by Jazz, African, Indian and Latin rhythms. Dancers will also explore percussion and song while experimenting with their own movements.

Instructor: Nikko Snow

4487  Thurs  Jan-11 – Feb-8  2:45-3:25pm  5/$55

4488  Thurs  Feb-15 – Mar-14  2:45-3:25pm  5/$55

Four Week Confidence Building Program (8-10yrs)

BeaYOUtiful Foundation welcomes female + non-binary identifying children ages 8-10 to join our interactive five-week confidence and self-esteem building program. Work with empowering female leaders and mentors as we cover various topics including gratitude, self-love, positive body image, media literacy, goal-setting and more in a fun group setting! Whether you come with a friend or leave making new ones, we promise this is a girls group you will want to be a part of.

Instructor: BeaYOUtiful Foundation

4512  Mon  Feb-12 – Mar-11  6:15-7:45pm  Free!

No class Feb 19