Youth Programs Ottawa

Family, Children and Youth Spring 2013 Guide, download here

Active, Sports and Wellness

Does your child need an afterschool walkover from a neighbourhood school? 
For more information, click here

NEW!!YOUTH & ADULT DODGEBALL LEAGUE (16 years +)

Just 'cuz you're an adult doesn't mean the fun is over. Get back into your favourite game from childhood - DODGEBALL! Grab your friends and sign up a team (min 6 players, max 10 players). Schedule for round robin will be determined after the first night.  Location: Mutchmor Gym (Ottawa) 

Spring 2013: Wednesdays    7:30 - 9:00pm   Apr 3 - May  29                         $150 per team  (max 10 players)  

PARENT AND CHILD HULA HOOPING

This special workshop is for Mom's and Daughters to enjoy an activity together while learning some basic hoop dance moves and playing some interactive games. Grandmas are welcome too as well as dads and sons of course.

Come have some fun with your kids! The class is taught by a mom and 12 year old daughter who love hooping together. Whether you’re 7, 17, 37 or 77 you can come learn the basic of an activity that the two of you can share together for a long long time. Note that kids under 7 year olds may not yet have the coordination to keep a hoop going. Hoops are provided for class use and for sale.(Ottawa)

Here’s a fun hoop rap song to inspire you both to get in the hoop - click here

Spring 2013: Sunday, Apr 14   3:00 - 4:00 pm   $12.50 per participant

KIDS BADMINTON (9 years and up)

Join our group for an enjoyable evening of badminton.  Bring your racquet and get into shape with this great sport.  We provide the birdies!  Location: Mutchmor School gym. (4th Ave. entrance)
Note:  occasional cancellations might occur due to school scheduling. Note:occasional cancellations might occur due to school scheduling. (Ottawa)
 
Spring 2013: Mondays   6:30 - 7:30 pm   Apr 8 - May 27 (ex May 20)                $20 (7 classes) or $ 3 (drop-in)

NEW!!  FREE YOGA-4-YOUTH (13 years +)

Yoga 4 Youth is a 10 week initiative that aims to help youth manage their stress with a free 1-hour yoga class! The group also includes brief weekly activities that focus on positive self-esteem, body image, stress reduction breathing exercises and much more! Come and join us for some green
tea and connect with your Zen. This program is sponsored by Youth Net. Please register at gnag.ca.

Spring 2013: Wednesdays           7:15 - 8:45 pm      Apr 3 - Jun 5        FREE

FAMILY TAEKWON-DO (7 years - Adult)

Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art developed by General Choi. Classes consist of warm-ups, sparring, patterns, self-defence and meditation. Taekwon-Do offers numerous opportunities to attend seminars, workshops and tournaments, according to individual preferences.  Instruction is provided by Mr. Chris Harnett, 3rd Degree Black Belt of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF).  Location: Mutchmor Gym (4th Ave. entrance) Note:occasional cancellations might occur due to school scheduling.(Ottawa)

White to Green Belt (Beg)                  Tuesdays and Thursdays    6:00 - 7:00 pm
Green to Black Belt (Inter. & Adv.)      Tuesdays and Thursdays    7:00 - 8:00 pm
Please note: Children must have instructor’s permission to advance to the second class.

Spring 2013: Apr 2 - May 30                           $90 (18 classes)

Summer All levels Taekwon Do:
Tuesday and Thursdays        7:00 - 8:00 pm      Jul 2 - Aug 29      $90 (18 classes)

FAMILY CAPOERIA (5 years - Adult)

Capoeira brings together martial arts, music and dance. It is an Afro-Brazilan art form that is thrilling and fun! This class develops strong cardio, concentration and cultural awareness. Instructor: Chrys Courchene (Ottawa)

Level 1     Sundays     10:30 - 11:30 am
Level 2     Sundays     11:30 - 12:30 pm (pre-requisite for level 2 - previous experience and belts required)

Spring 2013: Apr 7 - Jun 9                            $73 (10 classes)

Summer 2013:
Level 1     Saturdays     10:30 - 11:30 am
Level 2     Saturdays     11:30 - 12:30 pm (pre-requisite for level 2 - previous experience and belts required)
Jul 6 - Aug 24              $60 (8 classes)

ALL LEVELS CIRCUS –JUGGLING AND CIRCUS PROPS (8 - 14 years)

In the spirit of challenge and fun, professional circus artists will pass on their circus expertise and teach kids circus skills.  This class will introduce the beginners and guide the more advanced participants in developing skills in prop manipulation such as juggling, poi, flower-stick, hula hoop and diabolo as well as unicycling and acrobatics. Dress code: Athletic wear. No jeans or skirts, shoes with good grip that tie up tightly. For more information on the instructors visit www.minicirque.ca  Ce programme est bilingue. (Ottawa)

Spring 2013:Tuesdays             7:00 - 8:00 pm          Apr 2 - Jun 18                       $155 (12 classes)

NEW!! ZUMBATOMIC (9 - 12 years)

This is a super fun and exciting Latin inspired dance workout designed especially for kids! Choreography will include high energy zumba rhythms and games like cumbia, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop and merengue that will have you smilin’ and shakin’! Instructor: Nina Caicco (Ottawa)


Big Starz (9 - 12 years)
Spring 2013: Sundays        10:50 - 11:35 am      Apr 7 - Jun 9 (ex May 5 & 19)       $80 (8 classes)

FREE BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP (12 years  - adult)

Offered by Peter Conlay, owner of McCrank’s Cycles in the Glebe, this is a workshop in basic bicycle maintenance.  Discussions will include bicycle safety, simple maintenance you can do at home, and easy ways to upgrade and improve your bicycle and its accessories. Please do not bring your bicycle to this workshop.

Wednesday May 1    7:00 - 8:30 p.m.      FREE!
GIRLS & BOYS INNER CITY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

DANCE CLASSES (Preschool - Youth)

GNAG offers a wide variety of recreational dance classes for beginner and intermediate dancers of all ages.  We have one of the best dance studios in Ottawa.  Our instructors will teach you rhythm, choreography, dance combinations and more. Click here for the full dance schedule. (Ottawa)

Youth Programs

Arts and Music

Does your child need after school walkover from a neighbourhood school? 
For more information, click here.

NEW!! After School Musical Theatre (9 - 12 years)

This spring get lost in the magic of musical theatre with instructor Amelia Keene. Our theatre program will give budding thespians a chance to create a sensational theatrical masterpiece from the bottom up – writing, directing, producing, choreographing, rehearsing, painting, building, and naturally STARRING in their very own dramatic production.   Brush up on your favorite theatrical talents and improve in areas you would like to perfect, all the while having a ball spending time reveling in all things theatrical.  The final day will see a Musical Theatre Production unlike any other! Location: Mutchmor Small Gym

Spring 2013: Tuesdays     4:00-5:30 pm    Mar 26 - May 28          $98 (10 classes)

SMALL GROUP BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS (8 - 13 years)

Do you wish you could play acoustic guitar? How about playing along with your favourite radio hits?  Jacob Monson invites you to learn the acoustic guitar.  Here we will be learning chording and strumming, playing by ear, rhythm and the confidence it takes to play in frot of peers and family.  Materials to bring: all students must bring an acousitc guiar and guitar tuner.
(Ottawa)

Beginner (8 - 13 years)  Mondays      6:00 - 7:00 pm
Level 2 (10 - adult)        Mondays      7:00 - 8:00 pm 

Spring 2013:                  Mar 25 - Jun 17 (ex Apr 1 & May 20)  $147 (11 classes)

NEW!! GLEE CLUB (grades 5 - 8 and 9 - 10)

GCC now has it’s very own Glee Club!  Join professional music artist, Maya Ethier for this fun music program. Learn to sing and perform  hip and popular numbers before a live audience at this spring’s G-Factor talent show. (Friday, May 31, 2013).  A live band will also be incorporated into the program. Now is your time to shine - don’t miss it! (Ottawa)

Grades 5 - 8     Mondays   4:00 - 5:30 pm   
Spring 2013:    Apr 8 - Jun 17 (ex May 20)                    $106 (10 classes)

RBC BLUESFEST BE IN THE BAND (GRADES 7 - 12)

The RBC Bluesfest is back with their popular ‘Be in the Band’ initiative in January 2013.  This 9-week program will put you together with other young musicians who want to be in a band.  Do you currently sing or play an instrument and have an interest in working with others to create music? (Ottawa)

Are you a student or young musician who would like to perform for your family and friends on-stage, before a live audience,
on April 5, 2013,  7:00 pm at the Glebe Community Centre’s pub night?

Learn how to work as an ensemble while perfecting your musical skills.  You may have a chance to perform at the
RBC Bluesfest this summer.  Pre-requisite to “Be In The Band” is a minimum of one year of lessons with your instrument.

Meet, greet and evaluation: Tuesday January 8, 2013  5:30 - 7:30 pm

Rehearsals are either Fridays or Saturdays: January 11 - March 23 (ex March 8 & 9)
Days and time are to be determined after the meet and greet.

Tuition: $95 includes backline equipment,  two rehearsals per week along with
professional music instructors. Detailed information will be sent to you upon registration. (Ottawa)

Note for students and parents: occasionally, students aren’t quite technically ready for playing in a band despite having taken lessons for a year or more.  The main issue is always timing and confidence. Students should at the very least be able to play for extended periods of time in sync with a metronome, while changing chords/notes for guitarists/bassists, or playing a basic extended rock beat for drummers. Students who are evaluated as not quite ready will be put into a study group for the duration of Be in the Band 2013, with the intention of getting them ready for a performance if possible, or simply to hone their skills for the following year.

NEW!!  ADVANCED CARTOONING (10 years and up)

Join our group of young artists as we explore advanced theory and push our abilities further. This class is a perfect primer for starting your own art portfolio. Location: St. Matthew’s Church (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Mondays             4:30 - 6:00 pm      Mar 25 - Jun 10 (ex Apr 1 and May 20)      $157 (10 classes)

NEW!! YOUTH POTTERY (13 - 16 years)

This pottery class is geared for teens. The course will focus on experimental and expression of individuality while working with clay.  Teens will do plenty of wheel work and hand building, working on a variety of projects, in an atmosphere of like minded peers. (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Thursdays           4:30 - 6:00 pm     Mar 28 - May 30       $160 (10 classes)  

ADULT AND YOUTH POTTERY CLASSE

GNAG offers a wide wonderful pottery classes for children and youth.  We have one of the best pottery studios in Ottawa and excellent instructors. Click here for the full pottery schedule.

COOKING WITH CARL
Culinary workshops to tantalize your tastebuds

Have you met our resident chef Carl?  He's Cordon Bleu trained, has years of experience and is a parent in the community.

EASTER TREATS (6 - 10 years)

Don’t wait for the Easter Bunny, make your own Easter treats under the guidance of a professional pastry chef. Carl Hymander will tempt your taste buds so that you can go home and tempt your family. (Ottawa)

Winter 2013: Thursday Mar 28    4:30 - 6:00 pm     $40

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS  (9 and up)

This role-playing hobby game offers a variety of experiences, ranging from an afternoon's entertainment to a means of developing creativity and problem-solving skills. Players will use various offered game systems to create heroic personas and perform great deeds in exotic worlds. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome. All necessary materials are supplied.
Coordinator: Andrew Davidson. Class Location: St Matthew's Church (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Thursdays    4:00 - 6:00 pm    Mar 28 - Jun 13         $82 (12 classes)

DANCE CLASSES (Preschool - Youth)

GNAG offers a wide variety of recreational dance classes for beginner and intermediate dancers of all ages.  We have one of the best dance studios in Ottawa.  Our instructors will teach you rhythm, choreography, dance combinations and more. Click here for the full dance schedule.

Youth Programs Education

PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE TUTORING

Having trouble with math, French, English or science? We’re here to help! Book a private or semi-private tutoring session at the Glebe C.C.  Choose from after-school, evening or weekend sessions.  Our tutors are qualified to assist students in grades 1 - 12 with English, Math (grades 1 - 6) and Biology and essay writing in Social Sciences. Some of our tutors are bilingual and can also assist in French Grades 1 - 10.(Ottawa)

Contact the GNAG office at 613-233-8713 to register. Please specify subject, grade and language preference. Ce programme est bilingue. Call 613-233-8713 to register.

private tutoring: $28 / hour / student
semi-private tutoring: $19 / hour / student (the client must arrange for the second student)

S.O.S. ÉTUDES
Ce programme s’adresse aux étudiants qui éprouvent des difficultés scolaires ou qui souhaitent simplement améliorer leur rendement dans leurs études.  Les leçons se déroulent dans un climat d’entraide et d’encouragement.  Cours privés ou semi-privés. Anglais et français de la 1ère année à la 12ième année.  Mathématiques et sciences de la 1ère année à la 6ième année.

HOME ALONE (10 - 12 years)

This two-hour course will teach children home safety when not supervised by an adult.  They will learn how to handle callers at the door and on the telephone.  They will be taught when and how to call emergency numbers. Role-playing will be incorporated for practice.  Instructor: Amelia Keene

Spring 2013: Sun. Apr 28    10:30 - 12:30 pm    $22
Spring 2013: Sun. Jun 2      10:30 - 12:30 pm    $22

BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE  (12 years +)

This course is designed by the Canada Safety Council.  Students will cover babysitting skills, rights and responsibilities, first aid and emergency situations.  Participants must also complete a volunteer babysitting placement.  Please note: Regular attendance is compulsory.  Instructor: Amelia Keene (Ottawa)
    
Spring 2013:  Thursdays      4:15 - 5:45 pm          Apr 11 - Jun 6               $61 (9 classes)

GLEBE LEADERSHIP (grade 7 & 8)

GNAG’s very own Counselor-In-Training Leadership course is finally being offered in a new and exciting way – as an after school program! Don’t wait till next summer… step into Glebe Leadership RIGHT NOW. This program will provide pariticpants with the opportunity to develop their leaderhship skills, volunteer with children and with the community at large, and experience fun and exciting games and challenges. Guaranteed to push your limits and start you on the journey to be the best you can be, this program is the very first step in transitioning from a camper to a leader! Areas of leadership such as communication, teamwork, behaviour management and trust will be explored in detail and will be presented in a fun and educational manner. At Glebe Leadership, we WORK hard and we PLAY hard too! Location: St.Matthew's Church.  Instructors: Tim Lamothe and Amelia Keene
(Ottawa)

GL volunteer placements may include:
*Community Halloween Party - Sat, Oct 27
*Snowflake Special, Community Winter Party - Sat, Dec 8
*Assisting with the GNAG Afterschool Program
* Great Glebe Garage Sale - Sat May 21
* Enchanted Ball - Sun Feb 24

Wednesdays      4:30 - 6:00 pm   

Session 3: Apr 3 - Jun 12                        $140 (11 weeks)
Sign up for all three sessions - $366 (three session sign up is non-refundable)

Are you in Grade 8? 
Sign up for all three sessions and get a dsicount. You will also automatically qualify for step-up Leadership Summer 2013 if you complete all three sessions successfully. Graduates wil also have the opportunity to pre-register for Summer Step-up Spring 2013.

Youth Programs

Friday Night Youth Group

CALL TO REGISTER 613-233-8713

Please note: Schedule is subject to change. Call 613-564-1058 to verify plans.

Fridays   6:30 - 9:00 pm  for Grades 5 - 8
Spring 2013: Apr 5 - Jun 7

CARLETON OUT-TRIP WAIVER click here

May 10, the youth night will be going on an out trip to Carleton University to play Squash and do some Fencing.

Waivers are DUE March 8!

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CLUB:

V.I.P. SEASON PASS

YOUTH DANCE  - April 19

SOLD OUT!!!

Sorry, come to our next dance in June

For each ticket purchase we require:
child's name
child's grade, age, school
parent's name and contact phone number 

SPRING FLING - Friday,  April 19       7:00 - 10:00 pm       $7 / advanced ticket  or $10 on the day of
END OF YEAR BASH! Friday, Jun 14   7:00 - 10:00 pm       $7 / advanced ticket  or $10 on the day of

Join us for an awesome evening of dancing, games and prizes!
Youth VIP’s get in for FREE.
Tickets are on sale one week before each dance.
Buy your ticket in advance!
For more information, call 613-233-8713