The Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre will be following the rules and regulations as outlined in the Province of Ontario's Vaccination Policy that comes into effect on September 22, 2021. Learn more about the vaccination requirements to access the QSWC.
Review our Recreation, Culture and Community Services COVID-19 Roadmap to Reopen below. Registration for Fall Session "A" starts the week of August 30, 2021. Learn more about programs and how to register.
We are a “High Five” organization and offer many programs, activities and workshops for preschool, children and youth. For all of our programs, you can drop-in weekly or register for a whole session. We are also offering Summer Activities in the Park this summer, which is a daily registration.
Program Locations:
- Riverside Forest Picnic Area (344 Moira Street East)
- Riverside Soccer Field A (249 North Park St)
- Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Road)
Program notes:
- Fall 'A' session will run September 13 to October 22
- Instructors are subject to change.
- Classes in-person - you are required to bring your own mat; bands and weights will be provided but please feel free to bring your own.
- Zoom classes - you will be emailed the link to attend the classes and if you do not have weights, please use water bottles, bags of rice, flour etc.
- Cancellations - due to COVID-19, inclement weather, instructor illness or if the facility is not available, you will be notified.
Preschool
Your preschooler will have fun in many of our programs and activities, where they will socialize, gain gross and fine motor skills, learn their letters, numbers and so much more.
Muck and Mess |
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Your child will discover the world of art and crafts. Using chalk, paint, bubbles and more. Your child will socialize with other children all while sparking their imagination! Ages: 18 months to 3 years.
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Critters & Dinos |
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If your child is interested in bugs, critters and dinosaurs then join us each week to learn about a different critter or creature! Through crafts, games and activities your child will be sure to a blast! Ages: 18 months to 3 years.
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Children
Children ages 5 to 10 years join us for fun and creative pop-up workshops throughout the fall. Register for all or select your favourite! Pre-registration is required for each workshop.
Soccer skills and drills
Does your child love soccer or want to try it? Join us for this fun skills & drills program that will challenge your child with drills designed to improve foundational skills, teamwork skills, passing and more. All levels of experience are welcome!
Soccer skills and drills |
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Does your child love soccer or want to try it? Join us for this fun skills & drills program that will challenge your child with drills designed to improve foundational skills, teamwork skills, passing and more. All levels of experience are welcome! For ages 4 to 7 years.
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Art We Messy
Join us each week for a different art workshop, which is for ages 3 to 5 years! Pre-registration is required
Sept. 20 - Pine Cone Spider |
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Join us to make a creepy crawler with a pine cone! Ages:3-5 years
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Sept. 27 - Fall Wreath |
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Join us to make a wreath for your door using the beautiful fall colours! Ages: 3-5 years
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Oct. 4 - Sponge Paint Turkey |
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Thanksgiving is this coming weekend! Join us and make a turkey using sponges and paint! Ages: 3-5 years
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Oct. 18 - Pumpkin Carving |
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Halloween is around the corner! Come and carve your own pumpkin for your front door! Ages: 3-5 years
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Artful Anticts
Join us each week for a different art workshop, which is for ages 6 to 10 years! Pre-registration is required
Sept. 20 - Splatter Paint |
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What kind of abstract art will you create on your canvas? Ages: 6-10 years
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Sept. 27 - Chalk Flower Art |
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Using chalk and glue learn how to make flowers and blend different chalk colours to get different colours! Ages: 6-10 years
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Oct. 4 - Fall Leaf Pastel |
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Using the gorgeous colours of fall create a beautiful fall leaf using easy pastel techniques. Ages: 6-10 years
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Oct. 18 - Pumpkin Carving |
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Halloween is around the corner! Come and carve your own pumpkin for your front door! Ages: 6-10 years
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Ooey Gooey Science
Join us each week for a different science workshop, which is for ages 3 to 5 years! Pre-registration is required.
Sept. 22 - Moon Sand |
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What is moon sand you might ask? Well join us and see how to make it and what you can do with it! Then take it home for endless fun! Ages: 3-5 years
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Sept. 29 - Rainbow Eruption |
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What's better than a bubbling rainbow? Join us as we make eruptions with different food colouring! Ages: 3-5 years
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Oct. 6 - Slime |
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Come have some fun making ooey gooey slime and then take it home with you! Ages: 3-5 years
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Oct. 13 - Laval Lamp |
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Ever wanted a lava lamp? Well join us as we show you how to make your own! Ages: 3-5 years
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Oct. 20 - Oobleck |
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Wondering what oobleck is? Join us to find out how this liquid can turn to a solid when you stand on it but stay a liquid when you play with it. Ages: 3-5 years
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Science Explorers
Join us each week for a different science workshop, which is for ages 6 to 10 years! Pre-registration is required.
Sept. 22 - Craft stick launcher |
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Build your own crossbow inspired launcher! Ages: 6-10 years
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Sept. 29 - Mini Glider |
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Learn how to make a simple basic glider using a handful of supplies and see how far yours will go! Ages: 6-10 years
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Oct. 6 - Make a bottle car |
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Can you make a moving car out of a water bottle? Ages: 6-10 years
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Oct. 13 - Spinning top |
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Learn how to make a spinning top using just a few supplies! Ages: 6-10 years
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Oct. 20 - Egg drop challenge |
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Can you make a shield around your egg using certain supplies that when it is dropped from a height it won't crack? Ages: 6-10 years
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Youth
There are many programs and activities for youth both in person and virtual throughout the year that you can register for or drop-in to.
Youth craft workshops
Youth ages 10 to 17 years join us for fun and creative craft workshops throughout the Fall 'A' session. Register for all or select your favourite! These workshops are taught by our child/youth instructor. Pre-registration is required for each workshop. If you enjoy these workshops you will also enjoy our new Youth Visual Art Workshops!
Sept. 21 - Rock mandela painting |
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Decorate river rocks with beautiful mandela patterns to decorate your garden or to hide them around the community to spread joy!
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Sept. 28 - Decorative wall hanging |
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Create a decorative wall hanging decoration to hang in your home for all to see. No previous experience needed.
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Oct. 5 - Melt beads |
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Create fun and colourful designs with melt beads!
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Oct. 12 - Fall mason jar decoration |
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Create a beautiful fall mason jar to display on your dinner table for the Autumn season!
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Oct. 19 - Pumpkin carving |
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Using our fun templates and guidance from our instructor you will come home with a fun pumpkin to put outside your home this Halloween.
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Youth visual art workshops (NEW!)
Are you looking for more in depth visual art fun? These workshops are for you! Each week we will learn about a new medium of visual art. Register for all or select your favourite! These workshops are taught by our child/youth instructor. Pre-registration is required for each workshop. Ages 10-17 years.
Sept. 21 - Acrylic painting |
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Create a whimsical cloud covered night sky painting on canvas using acrylic paints. The Instructor will walk you through step by step to finish a beautiful painting. No previous painting experience needed.
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Sept. 28 - Watercolour painting |
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Using the watercolour technique, wet on wet, you will create a simple and cute cacti painting with just a few easy steps. No experience needed.
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Oct. 5 - Oil pastel drawing |
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In this visual art workshop you'll use oil pastels to create a moonlit night scene with a spooky tree and owl silhouette just in time for spooky season! No experience needed.
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Oct. 12 - Chalk pastel drawing |
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In this visual art workshop you will explore the world of chalk pastels by creating a fun and simple pumpkin drawing. In this workshop you'll have two choices of drawings to choose from to ring in the Halloween spirit. A bright day with a pumpkin or a starry night with a pumpkin. No experience needed.
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Oct. 19 - Spooky clay sculptures |
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In this visual art workshop you will explore the world of clay! Learn a variety of techniques while you sculpt Halloween objects of your choice! From pumpkins to spooky trees you're only limitation is your imagination. No experience needed.
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Youth weekly programs
There are many programs for youth in person throughout the year that you can register for or drop-in to
Soccer skills & drills |
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Develop your soccer skills with a variety of drills and conditioning sessions. No previous soccer experience is needed. This is a great class to freshen up your soccer skills and get active. Ages 8 to 13 years. The instructor for Fall 'A' session will be Jordan P.
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