Spring community recreation in Barrhaven
Spring is in the air and registration for Barrhaven recreation programs is on!
We try our best to make sure programs run exactly as outlined but, sometimes a course, date, time, location or fee may change. Courses are subject to cancellation if insufficient registration is not met prior to class start date.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? New program suggestions are always welcome. Interested in working with Barrhaven Community Programs? Questions can be directed to rideauview@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2424 extension 42539.
Preschool
Music for Young Children –
Sunrise Program – Level 1
Sing, play, and learn! Quality music education blends the pleasure and joy of music making with sound instruction. Free for siblings under 22 months. Maximum two children per adult including sibling. Additional materials fee payable to instructor at first class.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 2 but less than 6
Program code: 83720
Mondays April 8 - June 17 9:30-10:15 am
$158.25
Music for Young Children –
Sunrise Program – Level 3
Buzz the Fly and friends lead children in spring themed songs and activities with rhythm instruments, puppets, and games. Free for siblings under 22 months. Maximum two children per adult including sibling. Additional materials fee payable to instructor at first class.
Prerequisite: Sunrise 1 or Sunrise 2.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 2 but less than 6
Program code 83723
Mondays April 8 - June 17 10:30-11:15 am
$158.25
Play, Create, and Explore –
Play School
Experience independence, social interaction and learning with emphasis on language, prereading, counting, colour naming, dramatic play, themed crafts, music and movement. Children to bring their own nut free snack. No parent participation in this school-ready program.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Fridays April 5 - May 10 9:30-11:30 am
At least 3 but less than 6
Program code: 83595
$66.71
Fridays May 17 - June 28 9:30-11:30 am
At least 3 but less than 6
Program code: 83597
$66.71
Sportball® – Guardian and Tot
In collaboration with Sportball. Guardians and children are introduced to soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Games and skills are non-competitive, focusing on success and confidence.
Barrhaven Public School – 80 Larkin Drive
Sundays March 24 - May 12 8:45-9:25 am
At least 2 but less than 4
Program code: 79376
$127.78
Sunday March 24 - May 12 10:30-11:10 am
At least 2 but less than 4
Program code: 79378
$127.78
Sundays March 24 - May 12 11:15-11:55 am
At least 2 but less than 4
Program code: 79379
$127.78
Sportball® – Multisport
In collaboration with Sportball, learn the FUNdamentals of soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Games and skills are taught in a non-competitive and supportive environment.
Barrhaven Public School – 80 Larkin Drive
Sundays March 24 - May 12 9:30-10:25 am
At least 4 but less than 7
Program code: 79383
$130.83
Sundays March 24 - May 12 noon-12:55 pm
At least 4 but less than 7
Program code: 79381
$130.83
Twinkling Toes – With Guardian
Join your little dancer to learn creative movement through basic ballet and jazz.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Wednesdays April 3 - June 5 10:25am-11:10am
At least 2 but less than 6
Program code: 92660
$66.71
Twinkling Toes
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the and jazz, develop grace and creativity while allowing your personality to flourish. Performance at the final class.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Wednesdays April 3 - June 5 9:30am-10:15am
At least 2 but less than 7
Program code: 92652
$66.71
Child
Learning
Babysitting Course –
Canada Safety Council
Earn some extra money. Learn good babysitting techniques with topics on rights and responsibilities, ages and stages, emergency procedures and introductory First Aid.
Ken Ross Park
Sat. May 11 8:30 am-4:30 pm
At least 11 1/2 but less than 15
Program code: 78280
$77.00
Chapman Mills Community Building
Fri. Jun 7 8:30 am-4:30 pm
At least 11 1/2 but less than 15
Program code: 78283
$77.00
Home Alone
Be safe while home alone. Learn how to handle callers at the door and on the phone as well as when and how to call emergency numbers. Some courses are offered by the Ottawa Safety Council.
Ken Ross Park
Wed. May 15 5-8 pm
At least 9 but less than 12
Program code: 78286
$66.69
Wed. Jun 12 5-8 pm
At least 9 but less than 12
Program code: 78294
$66.69
Wed. Jun 19 5-8 pm
At least 9 but less than 12
Program code: 78296
$66.69
Science and technology
3D Design, Augmented and
Virtual Reality – Wize Academy
AR/VR interactive content and learn coding. They will explore the creation of virtual tours, storytelling, games and simulations in multiple dimensions (3D, voiceover, music, video). Program offered in collaboration with Wize Academy.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Thu. Apr 4-Jun 6 6:10-7:10 pm
At least 6 but less than 14
Program code: 83711
$243.44
Interactive Programming in
Python – Wize Academy
This class is taught at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and is designed to help children with very little or no computing background learn Python and use it in various cases such as machine learning, web development, data sciences, etc. Learners create interesting graphical user interface projects and games in the course. Program offered in collaboration with Wize Academy.
Southpointe Community Building
Sun. Apr 7-Jun 16 10-11 am
At least 10 but less than 14
Program code: 78480
$243.44
LEGO© Contraptions –
Orange STEM Education
Learn about using gears, motors, axles, wheels and specialized LEGO© Technic pieces. Discover how real machines work as you and a partner build contraptions and other machines that move. In collaboration with ‘the LEGO© guy,’ Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education.
Ken Ross Park
Sat. May 4 9-11 am
At least 8 but less than 13
Program code: 83981
$38.62
LEGO© Junior Robotics and
Coding – Orange STEM Education
Build Ian’s unique powered machines and sensor-driven LEGO© SPIKE Prime robots. Use Scratch coding to program sounds, lights, screen images, and motion. In collaboration with ‘the LEGO© guy’, Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education.
Ken Ross Park
Sat. Apr 20 9-11 am
At least 8 but less than 13
Program code: 83977
$38.62
Robotics and Coding Club –
Wize Academy
Begin with hands on building with LEGO© WeDo. Program new bots every week. Debug real time bots applying the concepts learned in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering and robotics with LEGO© Wedo and LEGO© Robotics. Program offered in collaboration with Wize Academy.
Southpointe Community Building
Sat. Apr 6-Jun 15 9:30-10:30 am
At least 6 but less than 14
Program code: 78500
$243.44
Coding with Minecraft Education
– Wize Academy
Children will use Microsoft Minecraft Education Software. Introduction to computational thinking, basic coding concepts, sequencing and patterning, variables and coordinates, debugging and troubleshooting, computational thinking in the real world and final project. Program offered in collaboration with Wize Academy.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Thu. Apr 4-Jun 6 5-6 pm
At least 6 but less than 14
Program code: 83689
$243.44
Sports
Basketball – Above the Rim
Introduction to one specific basketball skill per week. Drills, skill fundamentals and integration into team play. Instruction provided by professionals from abovetherimbasketballschool.com.
Jockvale School – 101 Malvern Drive
Thu. Apr 4-May 23 6-7:30 pm
At least 7 but less than 11
Program code: 78264
$151.27
Thu. Apr 4-May 23 7:30-9 pm
At least 10 but less than 14
Program code: 78265
$151.27
St. Emily School – 500 Chapman Mills Drive
Mon. Apr 8-Jun 3 6:30-8 pm
At least 6 but less than 10
Program code: 78267
$151.27
Gymnastics – Rhythmic
Contains the dynamics and flexibility of gymnastics, the technical knowledge of ballet, and the self-expression and rhythm of modern dance. Choreographed to music and accompanied by colourful hoops, balls, ropes and ribbons.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Sun. Apr 7-Jun 16 1:30-2:30 pm
At least 5 but less than 8
Program code: 83725
$111.13
Sun. Apr 7-Jun 16 2:40-3:40 pm
At least 7 but less than 13
Program code: 83736
$111.13
Gymnastics – Rhythmic Level 2
After the rhythmic gymnastics introduction class, the class will focus on body techniques like balances, turns, and jumps. Also, gymnasts will learn acrobatic movements like rolls and cartwheels. By using apparatus, gymnasts will learn more skills like robes, balls, hoops, and ribbons.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Sun. Apr 7-Jun 16 3:50-4:50 pm
At least 9 but less than 15
Program code: 83747
$124.25
Karate
Learn respect for others, while emphasizing manners and physical fitness. Develop life skills including discipline, self-control, patience, confidence, and courage. Progress at your own rate in this non-competitive program.
Southpointe Community Building
Fri. Apr 5-Jun 7 6-7 pm
At least 6 but less than 13
Program code: 78272
$105.65
Fri. Apr 5-Jun 7 7:10-8:10 pm
At least 6 but less than 13
Program code: 78276
$105.65
Visual arts
Cartooning and Comics
Cartooning and Comics A young and free imagination can give cartoons personality – so watch characters and comic strips come to life! Draw and animate characters through studying figures, facial expressions, actions, perspective and using specialized illustration techniques.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Fri. Apr 5-Jun 7 6:10-7:10 pm
At least 9 but less than 15
Program code: 81594
$147.92
Drawing and Painting
Discover mixed media as you learn how to paint with watercolours and acrylics, and draw with charcoal, conte and pastels. Advanced techniques and learning opportunities available.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Mon. Apr 8-Jun 3 5-6:00 pm
At least 6 but less than 8
Program code: 81573
$131.48
Mon. Apr 8-Jun 3 6:10-7:10 pm
At least 9 but less than 12
Program code: 81579
$131.48
Mixed Media – Mixing It
Your child’s creative imagination will run wild in this dynamic and creative class. Kids will explore different mediums like ink, pencil and paint; and artistic styles and techniques like drawing, painting, collage, three-dimensional work and more.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Fri. Apr 5-Jun 7 5-6 pm
At least 6 but less than 10
Program code: 81586
$147.92
Adult
Drawing – Level 1
Learn simple tips that make a big difference in the way you draw. Observational skills are built while studying perspective, values, understanding mass, line, contour drawing, shading and more. Suitable for beginners and intermediates. Pencil and minimal colour medium.
Ken Ross Park
Tue. Mar 26-May 14 6:35-7:35 pm
18 and up
Program code: 91990
$93.91
Drawing – Level 2
Do you understand the fundamentals of drawing? Go further with the addition of colour using pastels, coloured pencils, conté, ink, coloured papers and sand papers. Colour sketching is a wonderful addition to painting.
Ken Ross Park
Tue. Mar 26-May 14 7:45-8:45 pm
18 and up
Program code: 91991
$93.91
Family
Belly Dance – Level 1
Explore fluidity, grace, and strength through this ancient and sensuous dance form developed in the Middle East. The fundamentals of posture, isolations, steps and accents of belly dance are stressed.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Sun. Apr 7-Jun 16 10:20am-11:20am
12 and up
Program code: 92649
$234.78
Dance – Contemporary – Level 1
A dance style that borrows from modern, ballet and jazz choreography. Study basic ballet and modern dance principles while advancing your steps. Uncover various moves, step combinations and new choreography. Create your own dance.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Sun. Apr 7-Jun 16 11:30am-12:30pm
12 and up
Program code: 92650
$234.78
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
This course introduces the absolute novice to drawing techniques and materials. In this comfortable and encouraging class, learn tips and tricks that make a difference in how you draw, creating a solid foundation for other art classes you may want to try.
Ken Ross Park
Tue. Mar 26-May 14 5:25-6:25 pm
10 and up
Program code: 91989
$187.83
Taekwondo
Korean martial art, teaches self defence and discipline and promotes confidence. Progress at your rate by testing held throughout the term. Entire family welcome, children, youth, adults and seniors can all register for this class. Additional fees may apply for uniform and testing.
Chapman Mills Community Building
Wed. Mar 27-Jun 19 7:10-8:10 pm
6 and up
Program code: 83714
$305.22
Wed. Mar 27-Jun 19 6-7 pm
6 and up
Program code: 83715
$305.22
Zumba
Inspired by Latin and International dance, this is a great cardio fitness class with focus on fun and sweating. You’ll be blasting calories through salsa, merengue, samba, belly dance, reggaeton, and hip-hop without even thinking about it!
Chapman Mills Community Building
Sun. Apr 7-Jun 2 9-10 am
12 and up
Program code: 83976
$135.78