Vaccination Policy - As of September 22, 2021 to enter the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre you will need to to provide proof of identification (showing name and date of birth) AND proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being granted access to City buildings, unless exempted. See the frequently asked questions COVID-19 page for more information.
We are a “High Five” organization and offer many programs, activities and workshops for preschool, children and youth. You can drop-in weekly or register for a whole session.
Program Location:
- Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Road)
Program notes:
- Instructors and locations are subject to change
- Cancellations - due to COVID-19, inclement weather, instructor illness or if the facility is not available, you will be notified.
- In the event that we cannot run in-person classes (indoors) some classes may be offered live virtually on Zoom. You will be contacted directly if this occurs.
- QSWC is closed on November 11, 2021 and there will be no programs running that day.
Program Waiver:
A 2021 Program Waiver form must be completed before participating in the class. Fill out the online waiver form below.
Class schedules
View our calendar of activities for preschool, children and youth.
Preschool, Children and Youth program schedule
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.
Kindergarten Readiness |
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This program will prepare your child for kindergarten environments and settings. Your child will be introduced to the necessary educational skills required for success in kindergarten. Ages: 3 to 4 years.
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Art - 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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Science - 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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Art We Messy
Join us each week for a different art workshop, for ages 3 to 5 years! Pre-registration is required.
Nov. 1 - Handprint Penguins |
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Use your hand to create the cutest penguin craft!
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Nov. 8 - Snowman Painting |
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Join us in creating a fun snowman painting.
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Nov. 15 - Hot Chocolate Cup Craft |
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Join us to make a fun, popsicle stick hot chocolate cup to decorate the house for the Winter season!
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Nov. 22 - Polar Bear Fork Painting |
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Using a fork you will create a cute polar bear painting just in time for the Winter season!
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Nov. 29 - Winter Tree Painting |
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Using Q-tips we will create a pretty winter tree painting.
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Dec. 6 - Marshmallow Igloo |
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Using tiny marshmallows we will make little igloos.
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Dec. 13 - Snowy Owl Craft |
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Join us to make a picture of a snowy owl using a top secret painting tool!
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Ooey Gooey Science
Join us each week for a different science workshop for your 3-5 year olds! Pre-registration is required.
Nov. 3 - Dancing Gummy Worms |
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Join us to try and create magical dancing gummy worms!
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Nov. 10 - Lemon Volcano |
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Join us and discover how a simple lemon can become a fizzy volcano.
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Nov. 17 - Pepper and Soap Experiment |
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Join us to see what happens when we put soap and pepper together!
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Nov. 24 - Egg Drop |
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Join us and help our Instructor create a safe container for our egg to drop in. Will the little egg survive the fall? Join us to find out!
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Dec. 1 - Magic Milk |
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Join us and find out the magical properties of milk in this fun experiment.
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Dec. 8 - Fizzy Candy Canes |
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Join us and find out how candy canes cane become fizzy!
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Dec. 15 - Winter Silly Putty |
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Join us to create a winter silly putty!
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Children
Children ages 5 to 10 years join us for fun and creative pop-up workshops throughout the summer. Register for all or select your favourite! Pre-registration is required for each workshop.
Artful Antics
Join us each week for a different art workshop! Pre-registration is required.
Nov. 1 - Snowman Windsock |
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Using a few simple items we will create a fun snowman windsock to decorate your house with.
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Nov. 8 - Pipe Cleaner Chameleon |
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Create a cute chameleon our of pipe cleaners!
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Nov. 15 - Craft Stick Snowman |
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Using a craft stick (popsicle stick) we will make tiny snowman.
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Nov. 22 - Star Suncatcher |
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Join us to make colourful suncatcher stars with tissue paper.
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Nov. 29 - Fall Tree Painting |
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End the Autumn season with one final painting! We will be creating a fall tree painting.
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Dec. 6 - Felt Tree Ornaments |
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Start your Holiday season off by making holiday tree ornaments out of felt!
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Dec. 13 - Watercolour Snowflakes |
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Join us to learn how to make a snowflake painting with different watercolour techniques.
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Science Explorers
Join us each week for a different science workshop, which is for ages 5 to 10 years! Pre-registration is required.
Nov. 3 - Dancing Rice Experiment |
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Join us for a silly experiment to see if we can make rice dance!
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Nov. 10 - Racing Balloons |
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Do you have what it takes to have a super fast balloon?
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Nov. 17 - Rainbow Rain Experiment |
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Create your own tiny cloud and watch as we make it rain!
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Nov. 24 - Dancing Gummy Worms |
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Join us to try and create dancing gummy worms!
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Dec. 1 - Rainbow Eruption |
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Create your own colourful eruption in this simple workshop!
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Dec. 8 - Snowstorm in a Jar |
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Join us and create your own snowstorm in a jar.
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Dec. 15 - Icy Silly Putty |
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Create your own wintery silly putty that looks like ice!
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Youth
There are many programs and activities for youth 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 'B' session. Register for all or select your favourite! Pre-registration is required for each workshop. If you enjoy these workshops you will also enjoy our new Youth Visual Art Workshops!
Nov. 2 - Rainbow Tassel Decoration |
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Join us to learn how to make tassels out of yarn and create a colourful decoration.
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Nov. 9 - Pipe Cleaner Turtle |
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Join us and create a cute little turtle craft out of pipe cleaners.
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Nov. 16 - Bird Feeder |
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Create your own bird feeder with popsicle sticks!
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Nov. 23 - Icy Silly Putty |
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Join us for a fun slime night where we will make an icy winter silly putty.
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Nov. 30 - Paper Snowflake Decoration |
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Learn how to make your own paper bag snowflakes to decorate your home.
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Dec. 7 - Tissue Paper Lantern |
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Learn how to make a tissue paper lantern!
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Dec. 14 - Pom Pom Tree Ornament |
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Create a holiday tree decoration in this simple workshop!
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Youth visual art workshops
Are you looking for more in depth visual art fun? These workshops are for you! Each week we will learn about a medium of visual art. Register for all or select your favourite! These workshops are taught by our child/youth instructor Allie. Pre-registration is required for each workshop. Ages 10-17 years.
Nov. 2 - Line Doodle Cactus Drawing |
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Create a unique desert scene drawing using a variety of line drawing techniques.
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Nov. 9 - Fall Tree Painting |
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Using Q-tips as a brush we will create a beautiful fall tree acrylic painting.
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Nov. 16 - Optical Illusion Drawing |
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Using line and colour blocking we will create an optical illusion drawing in this workshop.
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Nov. 23 - Aerial Cityscape Drawing |
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Create an aerial cityscape using perspective and line techniques.
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Nov. 30 - Watercolour Snowflakes |
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Just in time to ring in the winter season we will learn about watercolour techniques to create a snowflake painting.
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Dec. 7 - Clay Winter Sculptures |
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Using clay you will have a chance to be creative and make winter themed sculptures of your choice!
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Dec. 14 - Northern Lights Acrylic Painting |
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Join us to create a northern lights landscape acrylic painting on a canvas.
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Youth weekly programs
There are also weekly health and wellness programs for youth that you can register for or drop-in to.
Teen Yoga |
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Increase your balance, coordination and flexibly while calming the mind. The instructor will guide you through a variety of yoga styles over the weeks. This is a great program for those looking to focus on breathing, meditation and calming the nervous system or who want to improve their flexibility for sports. No experience needed. Ages 11 to 17 years. The instructor for Fall 'B' session is Shwetha.
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Sports Conditioning |
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This “Strength & Conditioning” class is primarily focused on the opportunity to maximize an athlete’s physical qualities for their sport and injury prevention, followed by performance enhancement. It is lead by one of our certified fitness instructors. Ages 11-17 years.
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Youth leadership program
Are you interested in working with children? This youth leadership course is the first step to register for.
Youth Leadership Development |
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This program has a lot to offer today’s youth ages 14-16. Youth participate in weekly workshops that focus on: • Building & enhancing self-esteem, confidence, leadership and initiative skills • Resume, application writing, and interview practice • Program planning for a camp setting once the course is completed Youth will receive a Youth Leadership Development Certificate. Youth will then be able to practice their new skills by volunteering in a City of Belleville camp over the Holiday season, PA Day or March Break if they wish. Should the youth decided to volunteer in a camp setting, they will also receive community hours for their experience. Youth are encouraged to take the next step and register for a Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ course to prepare them for future employment in our Summer Day Camps. Employment posting go out in late winter/early spring on www.belleville.ca/employment.
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