Bounce Back League is a national program of BGC Canada. It is a trauma-informed sports program for children and youth that is designed to improve health outcomes and healing through skill building and supportive relationships.  

Ages 8-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Cool Moves is a national activity and healthy eating awareness program designed to create a life-long appreciation for a healthy, active lifestyle. Cool Moves has two distinct parts: Eat Smart, which encourages healthier eating choices, and Play Cool, which encourages more physical activity. 

Ages 6-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club

Ages 3-5
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym/Games Room

Movement
Dancers will experience a general introduction to dance which will focus on their balance and musicality. They will get the chance to try multiple dance styles. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Ballet
Dancers will experience an introduction to ballet and lyrical which will focus on their technique, balance, and acting. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Jazz
Dancers will experience an introduction to jazz which will focus on their technique, balance, and musicality. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Hip-Hop
Dancers will experience an introduction to hip hop which will focus on their balance, style and musicality. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Ages 6-8
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym/Games Room

Ballet/Lyrical
Dancers will experience an introduction to ballet and lyrical which will focus on their technique, balance, and acting. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Jazz
Dancers will experience an introduction to jazz which will focus on their technique, balance, and musicality. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Hip-Hop
Dancers will experience an introduction to hip hop which will focus on their balance, style and musicality. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Ages 9-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym/Games Room

Ballet/Lyrical
Dancers will experience an introduction to ballet and lyrical which will focus on their technique, balance, and acting. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Jazz
Dancers will experience an introduction to jazz which will focus on their technique, balance, and musicality. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

Hip-Hop
Dancers will experience an introduction to hip hop which will focus on their balance, style and musicality. Over the session they will learn how to count music and remember choreography in order to perform a dance at the end of the session.

First Tee Community Program utilizes a “game approach” to develop golf and life skills in participants. The program will introduce golf using games that are flexible to the ages and abilities of the participants involved. 

Ages 7-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Participants will learn the basics of the sport, including throwing, catching, kicking, and running. Participants can look forward to developing their movement skills through various football activities and games.

Ages 7-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Field

This program is offered to self-identified girls. It provides a safe and inclusive environment for girls to learn about fitness, personal wellness, nutritional education, goal-setting, and to engage in physical activity.

Ages 9-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

This program is offered to self-identified girls. It provides a safe and inclusive environment for girls to experience a variety of sports throughout the program, with the goals of improving their physical literacy and finding new interests.

Ages 7-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

In partnership with the Jays Care Foundation, Girls at Bat is an introductory level baseball program designed to help reduce some of the biggest barriers that self-identifying girls may face when accessing or participating in sport. Girls at Bat works to remove these barriers through creating a space that empowers the voices of girls, providing a program that is centered around four main principles: Connection, courage, leadership, and love of sport. 

Ages 7-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Gymnastics 1:
Gymnastics 1 is a beginner level program. Participants will learn the basics of gymnastics, focusing on balance and coordination. No experience required.

Gymnastics 2:
Gymnastics 2 is a beginner gymnastics program, with some experience required. Participants will build on established gymnastics skills. Ideally the gymnast can complete the following on their own: front roll, back roll, handstand, cartwheel, and bridge. Participants should also have some experience on the balance beam.

Gymnastics 3
Gymnastics 3 is a beginner level gymnastics program, with some experience required. Participants will build on established gymnastics skills. Ideally the gymnast can complete the following on their own: front roll, back roll, handstand, cartwheel, bridge, front walkover (with assistance), back walkover (with assistance). Participants should have some experience on the balance beam and the vault.

Age Groups: 6-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Jr Basketball will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the basics of basketball using developmentally appropriate teaching and equipment. Participants will be able to develop life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and communication.

Participants in Kids Sport will learn and develop fundamental movement and sports skills. Participants will engage in fun and unique games and activities designed to improve physical literacy, putting them on the pathway to be active for life!

Ages 3-5
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Through this program, members will learn the basic skills, drills, and rules of lacrosse. Members will also learn Indigenous cultural teachings from qualified facilitators.

Ages 7-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Beginner:
A ten-week learn-to-skate program for individuals who are new to skating. All equipment necessary will be provided. This is targeted at kids who have never skated before or have some skating experience but struggle with skills such as getting up after a fall, pushing with both feet, constant falling, or nervous skaters.

Intermediate:
A ten-week learn-to-skate program for individuals who are wanting to improve their skating skills. All equipment necessary will be provided. This is targeted at kids who have skating experience enough to avoid falling (to a degree) and can skate at moderate speeds.

Hockey:
A ten-week intro to hockey program for individuals who know how to skate and are interested in learning hockey. This is targeted at children who are moderate or good skaters and are ready to take their skating skills to the game of hockey. The first few sessions will consist of skating drills to help perfect those skills before beginning hockey. 

**Please note the coaches will do observations during the first few weeks and have the right to switch participants’ levels, should they believe another level would be more appropriate for your child.

Age Groups: Beginner (5-12), Intermediate (5-12), and Hockey (7-12)
Location: Pat Quinn Packdale Arena

Soccer 1, 2, and 3 provides participants with the opportunity to learn the basics of soccer including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Using developmentally appropriate teaching and equipment, participants can gain confidence and learn new skills.

Age Groups: Soccer 1 (7-9), Soccer 2 (10-12), and Soccer 3 (13-16)
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym/Outside

Softball provides participants with the opportunity to learn the basic skills of softball including catching, throwing, batting, running. and team play. Throughout the program we define these skills through various softball drills and games.

Ages 7-12
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Volleyball 1, 2, and 3 focus on teamwork and developing basic volleyball skills such as serving, passing, setting, and hitting. Members will practice proper techniques and practices through drills, games, and other activities. This program also emphasizes communication and teamwork, helping members build both athletic skills and confidence. 

Age Groups: Volleyball 1 (7-9), Volleyball 2 (10-12), and Volleyball 3 (13-16)
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club, Gym

Discovery Lab engages kids in science concepts through an interactive 8-week curriculum that connects science to real world contexts. The program focuses on hands-on experiments, increases understanding of scientific approaches, and creates opportunities for problem solving, idea refinement, and iterative learning.

Age Groups: 6-8 and 9-12
Location: Ellis Club

Girl Zone programs provide fun, inclusive, safe space for girls in the community. This program offers a wide variety of activities that facilitate conversations around gender centered issues and provide opportunities to build confidence, self-esteem, and self-advocacy within the participants. Programming includes creative, physical, and wellness based activities. ​

Ages 7-12 (or Grade 8)

A program for self-identified girls (6-12) and their woman mentor (18+) to engage in fun activities that strengthen their relationship!

Ages 6-13
Location: Kiwanis (Ellis) Club

Kid Food Nation is a national initiative that helps kids and families develop food skills through hands-on experiences related to planning, preparing, and cooking. The program also features an online hub with resources for healthy eating and meal preparation, and a national recipe competition that encourages kids to put their food literacy skills into practice and submit original, healthy, and nutritious recipes.

Age Groups: 6-8 and 9-12
Location: Virtual

In Kids Tech Nation, members learn about digital coding and computational thinking through various games and activities. Over 10 weeks, individuals will use micro:bit technology to learn basic coding concepts, internet safety, and build several micro:bit projects.

Ages 7-12
Location: Ellis Club

Lift-Off is a registered program designed to enhance reading, writing, and numeracy skills for students in grades 4-5. The program staff facilitate a diverse range of activities, games, and reading materials strategically structured to progressively and effectively foster literacy and numeracy skills.

*Not required, but recommended prior to joining Abacus

Grades 3-5
Location: Ellis Club

For more information, please contact Patrick.

Roblox Gamers offers a fun, safe learning environment where participants will be able to play their favorite Roblox games while building new relationships. 

Participants must have a personal device that has the Roblox app downloaded and an account created.

Age Groups: 6-8 and 9-12
Location: Virtual

Roblox Coding offers a fun, safe environment where participants will be able to learn how to code and design their own Roblox world and games. 

Participants must have a personal device that has the Roblox and Roblox Studio apps downloaded and an account created.

Age Groups: 6-8 and 9-12
Location: Virtual