Children Programming
Children’s Winter Programs 2026
ART
5-8 Year old’s Program: A weekly art class to engage young creative minds with fun creative processes to make all types of art. All experience and abilities welcome!
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This class aims to be a creative space for children to learn to skills and gain confidence in their own ideas. Storytelling and personal expression are key, with new skills and media introduced every week. By the end of class, each student will have something only they could have made.
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Schedule: 10 Saturdays, January 17 – March 28, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre - 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $75.00
Age Group: 5-8-year old’s
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https://permission.click/qVYM5/ca
About the Instructor: Raymond Lyttle is a multidisciplinary artist, practicing in ceramics, painting, and digital work. Teaching is a fundamental part of his art practice, with melding ideas in community spaces being a major driving force in his work. Ray's art typically reflects on personal moments as they are felt, leaving the literal events aside. Ray had taught at the WAG-Qaumajuq, Forum Art Centre, the Fringe, and in other school and community settings.
9-12-Year-old’s Program: A weekly art class to engage young creative minds with fun creative processes to make all types of art. All experience and abilities welcome!
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​This class aims to be a creative space for youth to learn to skills and gain confidence in their own ideas. Storytelling and personal expression are key, with new skills and media introduced every week. By the end of class, each student will have something only they could have made.
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Schedule: 10 Saturdays, January 17 – March 28, 2026, 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre - 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $75.00
Age Group: 9-12-year old’s
Click here to register:
https://permission.click/PBLwM/ca
About the Instructor: Raymond Lyttle is a multidisciplinary artist, practicing in ceramics, painting, and digital work. Teaching is a fundamental part of his art practice, with melding ideas in community spaces being a major driving force in his work. Ray's art typically reflects on personal moments as they are felt, leaving the literal events aside. Ray had taught at the WAG-Qaumajuq, Forum Art Centre, the Fringe, and in other school and community settings.
Chess (Drop-In)
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Introduction to Chess: This course is designed to teach chess to children or adults who have no knowledge of the game and for students who already know the basics of how to play chess. Students will learn pawn and piece movements as well as the fundamentals of the beginning, the middle and the end game. Students will always touch and use equipment. Part of the class will be board demonstrations and part practical interaction. Eventually, principles of tactics and strategy will be taught to prepare students for more rigorous competition.
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All ages are welcome! There is no registration required for this class. Sign-in sheet will be available. Join anytime!
Schedule: Tuesdays, January 13 – March 17, 2026, 4:30pm -6:00pm
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: Free
Age Group: All Ages Welcome
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Advanced Chess: Welcome to “Rapid Chess Improvement,” an intensive course designed for intermediate to advanced chess players aspiring to elevate their game to the level of an expert or strong tournament player.
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This course is meticulously crafted to provide a comprehensive approach tailored to individuals with good chess experience. Led by chess coach Jordan, this class delves deep into advanced strategies, tactical intricacies, and positional nuances that are essential for chess mastery. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your opening repertoire, sharpen your endgame skills, or refine your middle-game tactics, this course offers a structured curriculum aimed at rapid improvement. Get ready to immerse yourself in a stimulating learning environment where you’ll analyze grandmaster games, participate in challenging tactical puzzles, and engage in strategic discussions, all geared towards transforming you into a formidable chess competitor. Join us on this exciting journey, where your passion for chess meets expert guidance, propelling you towards becoming a proficient tournament player. We will continue to host tournaments and occasionally have local masters occasionally join us for simultaneous exhibition events! (everyone will play the master a game at the same time! Good experience.)
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*There will be light homework weekly of playing one classical game of chess of 30 minutes or more with recorded game score, and tactical chess problems to train calculation.
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All ages are welcome! There is no registration required for this class. Sign-in sheet will be available. Join any time!
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Schedule: Wednesday, January 14 – March 18, 2026, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre - 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: Free
Age Group: All Ages Welcome
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Beginners and intermediate players are welcome, taught by a Chess Expert. Instructor and Trainer Jordan Constantino has over 20 years of playing and winning local chess tournaments and has achieved a Canadian Chess Federation Rating personal best of 1988. He learned chess at 16 and then won the Grade 10 Chess and Math Provincial Championship, representing Manitoba at the Nationals twice. Jordan has played tournament chess from coast to coast in Canada, and in the United States. Jordan often likes to play chess online these days, 2200-2300+ elo rating strength on major platforms, and occasionally beats a Grandmaster or Internal Master!
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Jordan is passionate about the benefits of chess to the developing mind. Recent studies have confirmed what educators have known for nearly 40 years: that chess improves academic performance, concentration, logical thinking, judgment, creativity, problem solving, emotional intelligence, and social skills.
Jordan was also recognized as the 2024 volunteer of the year at Robert A. Steen Community Centre for all his volunteer hours helping develop and run this great free program for the community.
Dungeons and Dragons
Beginner Program: Dungeons & Dragons is a popular fantasy tabletop roleplaying game. If you haven’t heard of it before, you may have watched it through shows and movies that have made references to it like Stranger Things or the Hobbit. We’re bringing Dungeons & Dragons as a 10-week program for participants ages 10-15. This program will be led by Tom Unruh, an experienced player who coordinates local games.
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What is Dungeons and Dragons? Check this link here: https://dnd.wizards.com/what-is-dnd
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Schedule: 10 Tuesdays, January 13 – March 17, 2026, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre - 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $80.00
Age Group: 10-15
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https://permission.click/GwVMY/ca
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Advanced Program: Dungeons and Dragons is a popular fantasy tabletop roleplaying game. If you haven’t heard of it before, you may have watched it through shows and movies that it references like Stranger Things or The Hobbit! We’re bringing Dungeons and Dragons as a 10-week program for participants ages 10 to 15. This program will be led by Tom Unruh, who coordinates local games.
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What is Dungeons and Dragons? Check this link here: https://dnd.wizards.com/what-is-dnd
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Schedule: 10 Wednesdays, January 14 – March 18, 2026, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre - 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $80.00
Age Group: 10-15
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https://permission.click/WwXWZ/ca
Home Alone
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Home Alone is a one-time evening course for ages 10 to 12 with the accompaniment of their guardian to provide children with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when being home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied.
Children must have their parent with them to participate.
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Schedule: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $80.00
Age Group: 10-12
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Introduction to Olympic Fencing
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Fencing is a modern and exciting sport often described as playing chess while running the 100-meter dash!
Fencing is a sport of skill, speed and finesse in which there is little advantage in brute strength.
*All equipment is provided.
Schedule: 10 Thursday, January 15 – March 19, 2026, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $70.00
Age Group: 8-12
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FUNdamentals of Table Tennis
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Welcome to our exciting Table Tennis program designed for kids! Table tennis is a lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ability. In our program, you will discover a fun environment where players can learn cool techniques and how to play Table Tennis.
This sport has several benefits: improves hand-eye coordination, mental alertness, and tactical strategy. Plus, you’ll burn calories while having a blast!
Schedule: 10 Mondays, January 12 – March 23, 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
( No Class February 16, 2026)
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre - 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $60.00
Age Group: 7-12
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Volleyball
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Children’s Program (8-12 Years old): A 10-week program to teach children from ages 8-12 technical skills to play volleyball.
Please remember to bring no-scuff gym shoes appropriate for the sport.
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Schedule: 10 Tuesdays, January 13 – March 17, 2026, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $65.00
Age Group: 8-12
Click here to register:
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Basketball
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​Children’s Basketball Program (7-12 Years old): A 10-week program to teach children from ages 7-12 to learn the rules and regulations of the game and to work on their skills. All while gaining new skills and abilities.
This program will be instructed by Kay Mulenga an experienced basketball coach.
Schedule:10 Wednesdays, January 14 – March 18, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre - 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: $65.00
Age Group: 7-12
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https://permission.click/l8356/ca
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Open Gym
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Open Gyms are free drop-ins for families and patrons of the community. Everyone of all ages is welcome to utilize the gym. Independent formal teams will be turned away as this is a space for the individual community members to use collectively. If you require a gym to rent for practice please email rasteenrentals@shaw.ca. Limited equipment will be handed out upon request from the staff as patrons enter. Please be mindful that not all equipment can be given out to prevent injury or damage. We ask that everyone be mindful and care for the gym. There will be no direct supervision provided by staff. Younger children should be accompanied by their guardians. Please wear gym appropriate shoes that leave no scuffs, and do not eat or drink in the gym, unless it is water.
*Days subject to cancelation due to rental requirements*
Schedule: Mondays, January 12 – March 23, 2026, 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm.
Thursdays, January 15 – March 26, 2026, 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm
(No Monday February 16, 2026)
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue
Fee: Free
Age Group: All Ages Welcome