Winter Programs

Students will get to learn about the exciting field of veterinary medicine and become a veterinarian physician and surgeon. This 6-week program will discuss about canine/dog health. Our Little Veterinarians will get to perform dog assessments making a nose to tail exam, keeping dog healthy with proper dog nutrition, learn about ticks, caring for lacerations and also learn some basic surgical skills, immunization and more! They also get to take home their own premium stuffed toy dog at the end of the program.

(4-6 years) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

(7-10 years) 2:15 pm -3:15 pm

The Babysitting course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.   CourseContent

• How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
• How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviors
• Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
• How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
• How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviors
• First aid skills
• The business of babysitting

First Aid Content:

• Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
• Glove removal
• Recovery position
• Conscious choking (adult/child/baby/alone)
• CPR (baby/child)
• Illness
•  Asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer)
• Anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen)
• Poisoning
•  Insect stings
• Wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)
• Head, neck, and back injuries, broken bones, seizures

Take-Home Materials

• Babysitter’s Manual​

Please Bring:

• Indoor Shoes
• a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
• lunch
• pencil
• water bottle

This 1-day in-person session instructed by Impact First Aid & CPR is to educate youth aged 9 to 13 years on basic first aid and safety skills for when they are not under the direct supervision of a guardian or parent.The Stay Safe! program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations.Attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion:Participants will receive a Red Cross Stay Safe! manual, and a certificate upon completion of the program. Course Content:

• Importance of responsibility and respect while being accountable for yourself
• Importance of setting and following rules around safety when staying on your own
• How to stay safe at home and within the community
• How to prepare, recognize and respond to unexpected situations, (i.e. inclement weather, strangers, unanticipated visits)

First Aid Content: Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911), recovery position, conscious choking (adult/child/alone), feeling unwell, asthma (includes the use of inhaler and spacer), anaphylaxis (includes the use of EpiPen), poisoning, insect stings, wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns) Please Bring:

• Indoor Shoes
• a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
• lunch
• pencil
• water bottle

When followed truthfully and from the heart, Karate can become a lifestyle, which positively affects everything around us. You'll see an increase in self-confidence, coordination, ability to focus, general awareness, moderation, respect for others, and more appreciation for world values. Beginners simply learn, while the advanced polish their skills. Students need to purchase their uniforms online or from the instructor for about $50, but a uniform is not required to start. Personal protective equipment (helmet, shin protectors, and gloves) costs about $120 and is required starting with the second term. Occasionally, there might be additional costs for other equipment, belt gradings, or participation in related events (T-shirts, tournaments, inviting an advanced instructor, camps, etc). As applicable, students/parents must check with their doctor or medical clinic if medical conditions would prevent moderate to intense physical activities prior to attending classes and if allowed to participate, the instructor needs to be informed about any such medical conditions. Everyone is invited to give it a try, come join us for a great experience 

 Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

• Because the SSRA is following all AHS recommendations and guidelines. Our programs are subject to changes and cancellations based on any new information or recommendations from AHS.

During this course, students will learn the basics of how to tell a story through the medium of comics and use their creative imagination in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere with Tad Martindale! Topics covered will include character design, storytelling, building comic pages, pencil and inking skills, and much more! Sketchbook and pen included!

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time.

Focusing on storytelling, imagination, and play this class will teach ballet basics with an emphasis on fun and creativity. Technique, play, performance, and expression mingle together perfectly to create a positive and energetic learning environment. Please dress in something you can move in. Tutu’s and ballet slippers are not required (they are more than welcome) but please no socks. This class is unparented. Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Let your little one learn all the coolest moves of today, build confidence, and feel like one stylish cat! Freestyle, basic break-dance, and creativity are all taught and encouraged.   

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Sportball Multi-Sport skills development programs introduce preschool and primary school children to the concepts and skills involved in the core sports of the Sportball methodology. Classes are conducted once a week in one-hour sessions, using developmentally appropriate methods to introduce, practice, and refine gross motor skills. The programs reinforce the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, which enables children to gain confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sport and life. This class is appropriate for all levels!

Equipment needed:  water bottle

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Parent & Child programs teach children important introductory physical skills and help them develop confidence in their abilities. The program also helps adults understand proven teaching techniques that can be applied outside of Sportball classes. Classes focus on refining, rehearsing, and repeating skills and playing games in a fun, creative, and non‐competitive environment. Classes are conducted once a week in 45‐minute sessions – just the right length of time for active little minds and bodies. This class is appropriate for all levels!

Equipment needed: water bottle

Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time

Experience a joyful and meaningful time with your loved ones in our Family Yoga class, where connection, mindfulness, and fun come together! This special class is designed to bring families closer, encouraging mindful bonding while promoting relaxation and playfulness. Throughout the class, we’ll explore a variety of partner poses that build trust, communication, and teamwork, allowing you to support and encourage each other as you stretch, balance, and move together.

Discover the power of mindful breathing exercises that help calm the mind and body, giving everyone the tools to find peace and balance both on and off the mat. The class will conclude with a gentle family meditation, where you’ll come together to experience a sense of peace and calm, appreciating the special bond you share. No yoga experience is needed – just an open heart and a willingness to play, connect, and relax together! Join us for this wonderful family yoga experience, where every breath, pose, and mindful moment becomes a chance to cherish the unique connection with your loved ones.

Equipment needed: BYOM (bring your own mat), Water Bottle, Pillow & Blanket (Optional)

Math Zone is fun events featuring a number of games that engage both students and parents, and are designed to take place within K-6 elementary schools to help forge strong relationships with the community.

What are Math Nights?

• 3-Hour events hosted jointly by Mathnasium of Summerside for K-6 grade students in elementary schools

• Involve families in a fun, enjoyable shared math experience

• Turn-key: Mathnasium provides all games and materials for easy execution

• Empower kids of all backgrounds to pursue a love of math and STEM education

• Help kids explore math at their own levels through games and activities Registration is required.

Get ready to unleash your creativity and join us for an epic evening of fun, friends, and fantastic art! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just looking to have a blast, Color Clash is the perfect place to express yourself and let your imagination run wild! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere as you create your own masterpiece. Bring your friends and let’s make it a night to remember!  Get step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating your own masterpiece. After all, anyone can paint! All materials are supplied plus guided instructions and techniques to create a masterpiece you take home at the end of the night. All supplies will be provided – canvas, paints, brushes 

In need of a night out but your kids have too much energy to stay at home? Drop them off at Summerside Residents Association for our Parents Night Out! Partnering with Sportball, your kids can enjoy a night of activities including a craft, games, and a sportball session! Running out all that after school, end of the week energy, Sportball will teach them a new sport and play a ton of physical literacy guided games. Their goal is to ensure the kids come home tired while you come home feeling energized!