Barrhaven winter recreation programs
Barrhaven has a number of great winter recreation programs for all ages and interests. Schedules and fees may be subject to change.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? New program suggestions are always welcome. Interested in working with Barrhaven Community Programs? Questions can be directed to rideauview@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2424 extension 42539.
The City tries their best to make sure programs run exactly as outlined but, sometimes a course, date, time, location or fee may change. Courses are subject to cancellation if insufficient registration is not met prior to class start date
Preschool
Music for Young Children – Sunrise Program – Level 1
Sing, play, and learn! Quality music education blends the pleasure and joy of music making with sound instruction. Free for siblings under 22 months. Maximum two children per adult including sibling. Additional materials fee payable to instructor at first class.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 2 but less than 6
Program code: 63039
Monday January 8 - March 4 9:30-10:15 am
$126.60
Music for Young Children – Sunrise Program – Level 2
Children’s music journey continues in this playful, pre-keyboard program with more songs, rhythm, and listening activities! Free for siblings under 22 months. Maximum two children per adult including sibling. Additional materials fee payable to instructor at first class.
Recommended prerequisite: Sunrise One
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 2 but less than 6
Program code: 63044
Monday January 8 - March 4 10:30-11:15 am
$126.60
Play, Create and Explore – Play School
Experience independence, social interaction and learning with emphasis on language, pre-reading, counting, colour naming, dramatic play, themed crafts, music and movement. Children to bring their own nut free snack. No parent participation in this school-ready program.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 3 but less than 6
Program code: 83592
Fridays January 12 - March 8 9:30-11:30 pm
$100.06
Sportball – Guardian and Tot
In collaboration with Sportball, guardians and children are introduced to soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Games and skills are non-competitive, focusing on success and confidence.
Barrhaven Public School – 80 Larkin Drive
At least 2 but less than 4
Program code: 66952
Sundays January 14 - March 10 8:45-9:25 am
$146.02At least 2 but less than 4
Program code: 66956
Sundays January 14 - March 10 10:30-11:10 am
$146.02At least 2 but less than 4
Program code: 76937
Sundays January 14 - March 10 11:15-11:55 am
$146.02
Sportball – Multisport
In collaboration with Sportball, learn the FUNdamentals of soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Games and skills are taught in a non-competitive and supportive environment.
Barrhaven Public School – 80 Larkin Drive
At least 4 but less than 7
Program code: 66967
Sundays January 14 - March 10 noon-12:55 pm
$149.51At least 4 but less than 7
Program code: 66971
Sundays January 14 - March 10 9:30-10:25 am
$149.51
Child
Babysitting Course – Canada Safety Council
Earn some extra money. Learn good babysitting techniques with topics on rights and responsibilities, ages and stages, emergency procedures and introductory First Aid.
Ken Ross Park
At least 11 1/2 but less than 15
Program code: 76960
Thursday, January 4 8:30 am-4:30 pm
$77.00At least 11 1/2 but less than 15
Program code: 76963
Saturday, February 10 8:30 am-4:30 pm
$77.00
Basketball – Above the Rim
Introduction to one specific basketball skill per week. Drills, skill fundamentals and integration into team play. Instruction provided by professionals from Above the Rim.
St. Emily School – 500 Chapman Mills Drive
At least 6 but less than 10
Program code: 66557
Mondays January 8 - March 4 6:30-8 pm
$151.27
Jockvale School – 101 Malvern Drive
At least 7 but less than 10
Program code: 66544
Thursdays January 11 - March 7 6-7:30 pm
$151.27At least 10 but less than 14
Program code: 66550
Thursdays January 11 - March 7 7:30-9 pm
$151.27
Cartooning and Comics
A young and free imagination can give cartoons personality – so watch characters and comic strips come to life! Draw and animate characters through studying figures, facial expressions, actions, perspective and using specialized illustration techniques.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 9 but less than 15
Program code: 76979
Fridays January 12 - February 23 6:10-7:10 pm
$98.61
Coding with Minecraft Education – Wize Academy
Children will use Microsoft Minecraft Education Software. Introduction to basic coding concepts, sequencing and patterning, variables and coordinates, debugging and troubleshooting, computational thinking in the real world and final project. Program offered in collaboration with Wize Academy.
Southpointe Community Building
At least 9 but less than 14
Program Code: 66772
Saturdays January 13 - March 2 10:15-11:15 am
$170.41
Gymnastics – Rhythmic
Contains the dynamics and flexibility of gymnastics, the technical knowledge of ballet, and the self-expression and rhythm of modern dance. Choreographed to music and accompanied by colourful hoops, balls, ropes and ribbons.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 5 but less than 8
Program Code: 66991
Sundays January 14 - February 25 1:30-2:30 pm
$66.68At least 7 but less than 13
Program Code: 66988
Sundays January 14 - February 25 2:45-3:45 pm
$66.68
Home Alone
Be safe while home alone. Learn how to handle callers at the door and on the phone as well as when and how to call emergency numbers. Some courses are offered by the Ottawa Safety Council.
Ken Ross Park
At least 9 but less than 12
Program code: 76953
Friday January 5 9:00 am-noon
$66.69At least 9 but less than 12
Program code: 76958
Wednesday March 6 5-8 pm
$66.69
Karate
Learn respect for others, while emphasizing manners and physical fitness. Develop life skills including discipline, self-control, patience, confidence, and courage. Progress at your own rate in this non-competitive program.
Southpointe Community Building
At least 6 but less than 13
Program code: 66882
Fridays January 12 - March 1 6-7 pm
$82.17At least 6 but less than 13
Program code: 66903
Fridays January 12 - March 1 7:10-8:10 pm
$82.17
Taekwondo – Family
Korean martial art, teaches self defence and discipline and promotes confidence. Progress at your rate by testing held throughout the term. Additional fees may apply for uniform and testing.
Chapman Mills Community Building
6 and up
Program code: 67023
Wednesdays January 10 - February 28 6-7 pm
$93.916 and up
Program code: 67006
Wednesday January 10 - February 28 7:10-8:10 pm
$93.91
LEGO© Junior Robotics and Coding – Orange STEM Education
Build Ian’s unique powered machines and sensor-driven LEGO© SPIKE Prime robots. Use Scratch coding to program sounds, lights, screen images, and motion. In collaboration with ‘the LEGO© guy’, Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education.
Ken Ross Park
At least 8 but less than 13
Program code: 66692
Saturday, February 3 noon-2 pm
$38.62
LEGO© Club – Orange STEM Education
Learn LEGO© building techniques as you and a partner construct a variety of mechanical Technic projects. Develop your own creations with Technic gears, beams, wheels and axles. In collaboration with ‘the LEGO© guy’, Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education.
Ken Ross Park
At least 7 but less than 13
Program code: 66704
Saturday, March 2 noon-2 pm
$38.62
LEGO© League Robotics – Wize Academy
LEGO© Education SPIKE© Essential engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts using everyday themes. In addition to learning computer science and design engineering concepts, participants will also develop their literacy, math, and social-emotional skills as they turn concepts into reality. Projects focus on: computational thinking, critical thinking, and inquiry. Prepares participants to take part in the First LEGO© League and various robotic and coding competitions.
Southpointe Community Building
At least 5 but less than 9
Program code: 66740
Saturdays January 13 - March 2 9-10 am
$170.41
Robotics and Coding Club – Wize Academy
Begin with hands-on building with Lego© SPIKE© Essentials. Program new bots every week. Debug real time bots applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering and robotics with LEGO© SPIKE© Essentials, LEGO© Spike Prime and Ev3 Mindstorms. Prepares participants to take part in the First LEGO© League and various robotic and coding competitions.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 6 but less than 11
Program code: 66779
Thursdays January 11 - March 7 5-6 pm
$219.10At least 10 but less than 14
Program code: 66788
Thursdays January 11 - March 7 6:15-7:15 pm
$219.10
Mixed Media – Mixing It
Your child’s creative imagination will run wild in this dynamic and creative class. Kids will explore different mediums like ink, pencil and paint; and artistic styles and techniques like drawing, painting, collage, three dimensional work and more.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 6 but less than 10
Program code: 76975
Fridays January 12 - February 23 5-6 pm
$98.61
Drawing and Painting
Discover mixed media as you learn how to paint with watercolours and acrylics, and draw with charcoal, conte, and pastels. Advanced techniques and learning opportunities available.
Chapman Mills Community Building
At least 6 but less than 8
Program code: 76967
Mondays January 15 - February 26 5-6 pm
$98.61At least 9 but less than 13
Program code: 76970
Mondays January 15 - February 26 6:10-7:10 pm
$98.61
Adult
Zumba – Family
Inspired by Latin and International dance, this is a great cardio fitness class with focus on fun and sweating. You’ll be blasting calories through salsa, merengue, samba, belly dance, reggaeton, and hip-hop without even thinking about it!
Chapman Mills Community Building
12 and up
Program code: 81997
Sundays January 14 - March 3 9-10 am
$59.40
Drawing for Absolute Beginner - Family
This course introduces the absolute novice to drawing techniques and materials. In this comfortable and encouraging class, learn tips and tricks that make a difference in how you draw, creating a solid foundation for other art classes you may want to try.
Ken Ross Park
Ages 10+
Program code: 90914
Mondays from January 29 - March 4 6:20PM-7:20PM
$58.70
Drawing – Level 1
Learn simple tips that make a big difference in the way you draw. Observational skills are built while studying perspective, values, understanding mass, line, contour drawing, shading and more. Suitable for beginners and intermediates. Pencil and minimal colour medium.
Ken Ross Park
18+
Program code: 90915
Mondays from January 29 - March 4 7:30PM-8:30PM
$58.70