The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara believes child and youth participation in recreation and leisure activities builds confidence, self-esteem and broadens their range of skills and knowledge.
Working with community program partners, the Club offers a wide variety of skill building programs in arts, dance, and sports in a low cost participation model. By participating in diverse activities, taught by qualified staff dedicated to helping every child find their talents, children can develop introductory and intermediate skills with opportunity to access community linkages to continue at higher levels.
Pre-School & Child Programs
Me and My Mini Mover
(18 months – 3 yrs.) Parent participation required
Cooperative games and fun can never start too young. A program focused on being physically active and working together for both child and parent.
Niagara Falls Centre
Thursdays – 6-6:30 p.m.
Saturdays – 9:30-10 a.m.
Tiny Tumblers
(18 months – 3 yrs.) Parent participation required
Our starter gymnastics class, parent and child together in a fun-filled environment. Taught by qualified gymnastics instructors this very basic gymnastics course teaches about how to move and some knowledge of pint-sized gymnastics equipment.
Niagara Falls Centre
Saturdays – 9-9:30 a.m.
Jitterbugs
(18 months – 3 yrs.) Parent participation required
Our starter dance class where child and parent dance together and learn how to have some fun to the rhythm of the music. Designed to get child to enjoy music you will find the parents having as much fun and learning as much as the child. Come on over and get in the groove.
Niagara Falls Centre
Mondays – 5-5:30 p.m.
Thursdays – 5:30-6 p.m.
The Boys & Girls Club and CAPC Niagara Brighter Futures
CAPC Niagara Brighter Futures is a federally funded project that creates and expands programs promoting healthy development in young children (ages 0-6 yrs) throughout the Niagara Region.
Benefits include:
- increase the access of information to respond to the needs of children
- increase information regarding community resources that will ensure equal opportunities to families
- increase awareness of effective parenting
- reduce language barriers and cultural isolation
Location offered:
Niagara Falls Centre
Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Program operates year round
Little Movers
(3- 5 yrs.) Parent participation required
Cooperative games and fun can never start too young. A program focused on being physically active and working together for both youth and parent.
Niagara Falls Centre
Thursdays – 6-6:30 p.m.
Saturdays – 9:30-10 a.m.
Jr. Gymnastics
(3- 5 yrs.) Parent participation required
The recreational gymnastics classes are designed to teach children the basics of the sport with emphasis on skill building and fun. Certified instructors will be working with the children on coordination, balance and flexibility while keeping safety in mind. Children will participate in the following disciplines, floor, low beam, mini trampoline and vault.
Niagara Falls Centre
Thursdays – 6-6:30 p.m.
Thursdays – 6:30-7 p.m.
Saturdays – 9:30-10 a.m.
Jr. Dance
(3 – 5 yrs.)
This program is an introduction to the world of dance for your child. The children will explore the fundamentals of dance in a safe and nurturing environment. This program focuses on movement, co-ordination and spatial awareness. The emphasis of the program is on having fun.
Niagara Falls Centre
Mondays – 5-5:30 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.
Thursdays – 6-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-7 p.m.
St. Catharines Centre
Fridays – 4:30-5 p.m.
Jr. Ball Hockey/Soccer
(3 – 5 yrs.)
They shoot, they score! Every child should have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of these two popular sports. Your child will develop skills and a sense of teamwork while making friends and having fun.
Niagara Falls Centre
Tuesdays – 6-6:30 p.m.
Saturdays – 12:45-1:15 p.m.
Youth Programs
Dance
(6 – 8 yrs.)
This program is an introduction to the world of dance for your child. The children will explore the fundamentals of dance in a safe and nurturing environment. This program focuses on movement, co-ordination and spatial awareness. The emphasis of the program is on having fun.
Niagara Falls Centre
Mondays – 6:30-7 p.m.
Thursdays – 7-7:30 p.m.
Fort Erie Centre
Saturdays – 9-9:45 a.m.
Gymnastics
(6-8 yrs.)
The recreational gymnastics classes are designed to teach children the basics of the sport with emphasis on skill building and fun. Certified instructor will be working with the children on co-ordination, balance and flexibility while keeping safety in mind. Children will participate in the following disciplines, floor, low beam, mini trampoline and vault.
Niagara Falls Centre
Thursdays – 7-7:30 p.m.
Saturdays – 10-10:30 a.m.
Sr. Dance
(10-12 yrs.)
This program is an introduction to the world of dance for your child. The children will explore the fundamentals of dance in a safe and nurturing environment. This program focuses on movement, co-ordination and spatial awareness. The emphasis of the program is on having fun.
Fort Erie Centre
Saturdays – 10-10:45 a.m.
Gymnastics
(9-12 yrs.)
The recreational gymnastics classes are designed to teach children the basics of the sport with emphasis on skill building and fun. Certified instructor will be working with the children on co-ordination, balance and flexibility while keeping safety in mind. Children will participate in the following disciplines, floor, low beam, mini trampoline and vault.
Niagara Falls Centre
Thursdays – 7:30-8:15 p.m.
Saturdays – 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Dance Fitness
(8+ yrs.)
This dance class is not only about dancing; it is about high tempo and fitness. Participants will learn about the importance of physical fitness in their life through the art of dance. A focus is placed on participant self-esteem all while having fun and dancing our cares away.
Niagara Falls Centre
Thursdays – 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Hip Hop Dance
(8 –12 yrs.)
Learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop and find the funky dancer within! This high-energy class improves physical fitness, rhythm, movement and self-confidence.
Niagara Falls Centre
Mondays – 7-8 p.m.
Ball Hockey
They shoot, they score! What a great way to learn Canada’s favourite past time. Your child will develop coordination, teamwork and game strategy while making friends and having fun. Skills are enhanced through drills and games.
Niagara Falls Centre
Ball Hockey (6-8 yrs.)
Tuesdays – 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Ball Hockey (9-12 yrs.)
Tuesdays –7:15-8 p.m.
Fort Erie Centre
Ball Hockey (6-12 yrs.)
Saturdays – 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Martial Arts – Beginner /Advanced
Instructors from United Family Martial Arts conduct classes in a disciplined and safe environment. Children will learn a combination of self-defence techniques, personal safety and protection. Physical fitness and fun are incorporated into the classes taught by qualified instructors.
Niagara Falls Centre
Wednesdays – 4:15-5 p.m.
Tri-Sport
(7–10 yrs.)
A fun opportunity to try out three popular sporting options! This ten week program introduces youth to soccer, basketball and ball hockey while encouraging team work, good sportsmanship and participation. A great way to discover your new favourite sport!
Niagara Falls Centre
Saturdays – 10-10:45 a.m.
Basketball
(8 –12 yrs.)
Come and dribble your cares away with this fun introduction to an exciting sport. Skills of the game are taught and reinforced through drills and practices. Slam dunk!
Niagara Falls Centre
Saturdays – 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Soccer
(6 –12 yrs.)
An exciting program that places a strong emphasis on having fun while learning the basics of this exciting sport. Soccer skills will be enhanced through drills, games and activities.
Niagara Falls Centre
Saturdays – 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Kitchen Creations
(7–12 yrs.)
Sizzle and Bake! Come into our kitchen and taste your creations. The kitchen creations program is designed to teach youth the basics of solid nutritional cooking (don’t worry desserts will be made on occasion as well). Come enjoy a social atmosphere and learn a lifelong skill.
Niagara Falls Centre
Tuesdays – 6-7 p.m.
Thursdays – 6-7 p.m.
Pottery
(Offered in spring)
Children will learn how to create their own work of art by working with clay. The instructor will show participants how to build their sculpture, finish the surfaces and apply the glaze. During the 10 weeks of class they will work towards their own special projects.
On or off the potter’s wheel, bring shape to clay. Learn multiple hand building and throwing techniques plus tooling and glazing.
Location: St. Catharines Centre
Youth (8-18 yrs.)
Wednesdays – 5-6:30 p.m.
Adult (18 + yrs.)
Mondays – 7-9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays – 1-3:30 p.m. or 7-9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays – 7-9:30 p.m.
Thursdays – 7-9:30 p.m.