City of Maple Ridge Fall 2025 Program Guide

Ignite curiosity with crafts, active play and imaginative activities for young explorers. CHILDREN GENERAL INTEREST

GENERAL INTEREST

HOME ALONE Age: 9Y-12Y

ROBO ENGINEERS Age: 8Y-11Y Participants will code a cool robot that uses sensors to guide itself through obstructions! Through hands-on building, kids will learn basics of robotics including motors, controllers, sensors, and algorithms. No previous experience with robotics or coding is required. INSTRUCTOR: ENGKIDZ LOCATION: GREG MOORE YOUTH CENTRE FEE: $190 | SESSIONS: 5 SA 12:00 - 1:30PM NOV 1 - NOV 29 #85699 LET’S PLAY Age: 0Y-5Y Families will engage in a variety of play opportunities with their child, such as loose parts, sensory explorations, the wonder of art, music & movement, science discoveries, and more. Registration is required. INSTRUCTOR: CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $0 | SESSIONS: 1 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM SEP 25 #86177 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM OCT 2 #86180 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM OCT 9 #86182 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM OCT 16 #86184 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM OCT 23 #86185 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM OCT 30 #86186 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM NOV 6 #86189 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM NOV 13 #86190 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM NOV 20 #86193 TH 10:00 - 11:00AM NOV 27 #86195 SAFETY & CERTIFICATION This Babysitting certification course will cover everything from managing difficult behaviours 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 curriculum also provides improved learning when it comes to giving appropriate care in the event of an emergency. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal to class. Course materials are provided through KidProof. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDREN’S RECREATION STAFF LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $70 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 10:00AM - 2:00PM SEP 13 #87782 SA 10:00AM - 2:00PM OCT 18 #87783 SA 10:00AM - 2:00PM DEC 13 #87794 BABYSITTER TRAINING Age: 11Y-14Y

If your child is spending time at home alone while you are busy running errands or working, this course will provide the skills needed for them to safely look after themselves. Interactive lessons and scenarios will help you and your kids feel more confident when they stay at home alone. Course materials are provided through KidProof. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDREN’S RECREATION STAFF LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE LEISURE CENTRE FEE: $35 | SESSIONS: 1 W 4:00 - 5:30PM SEP 17 #87785

ROUGH & TUMBLE PLAY Age: 3Y-6Y

NEW!

Discover the joy Rough & Tumble Play with your little ones! This program from the Rough & Tumble Play Association of Canada is perfect for children aged 3 - 6 and their families. Join us on a safe, matted space to explore fun, active games that build trust, coordination, and social skills while fostering strong parent-child bonds. Each 45-minute session is designed to give families hands on experience with play ideas they can take home and use daily. Led by our expert moderator, you’ll learn how to embrace Rough & Tumble Play in a way that’s engaging, safe and full of laughter. Please note the course registration fee covers 1 parent per registered child. INSTRUCTOR: ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $5 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 11:30AM - 12:15PM SEP 13 #84506 SA 11:30AM - 12:15PM SEP 20 #84509 SA 11:30AM - 12:15PM OCT 4 #84513 SA 11:30AM - 12:15PM OCT 18 #84515 SA 11:30AM - 12:15PM NOV 1 #84519 SA 11:30AM - 12:15PM OCT 25 #84516 HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR Age: 6Y-15Y Get into the spooky spirit with a fun-filled Halloween cookie decorating class just for kids! Little ghouls and goblins will decorate sugar cookies shaped like ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and candy corn using colourful royal icing, sprinkles, and edible decorations. No tricks—just treats and tons of creativity! This class is beginner-friendly, hands-on, and packed with festive fun. What’s included - 6 cookies per participant, all decorating tools and materials and step-by-step guidance from experienced instructor. INSTRUCTOR: BAKE ME AWAY LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $55 | SESSIONS: 1 SU 10:00AM - 12:00PM OCT 26 #86038 GAME ON: COOKIE DECORATING FOR GAMING ENTHUSIASTS Age: 6Y-15Y Get ready to power up your creativity! In this action-packed cookie decorating class, kids will bring their favourite video games to life—one cookie at a time. From pixelated hearts and controllers to iconic game characters and power-up items, each cookie will be a fun, edible masterpiece.Perfect for young gamers with a sweet tooth, this hands-on class is all about creativity, colour, and cookie fun! What’s included - 6 cookies per participant, all decorating tools and materials and step-by-step guidance from experienced instructor. INSTRUCTOR: BAKE ME AWAY LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $55 | SESSIONS: 1 SU 10:00AM - 12:00PM NOV 2 #86153

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5:00 - 6:30PM 5:00 - 6:30PM 4:00 - 5:30PM

OCT 2 NOV 4 DEC 3

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I WANNA WALK Age: 8Y-12Y

The I Wanna Walk program is an active program that prepares children ages 8 and up to walk to and from school safely without direct parental supervision. Participants will learn how to plan a safe route to and from school, who to go to for help along the route, what to do if approached by a stranger and pedestrian, bicycle, skateboard, and rollerblade safety. Course materials are provided by Kid Proof. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDREN’S RECREATION STAFF LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE LEISURE CENTRE FEE: $35 | SESSIONS: 1 W 4:00 - 5:30PM SEP 24 #87789

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4:00 - 5:30PM 5:00 - 6:30PM 5:00 - 6:30PM

OCT 28 NOV 27

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DEC 4

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Age: 8Y-12Y Kick off your Friday night with an evening full of fun activities and a pizza dinner! It is the perfect way for kids to unwind, have a blast, and make new friends - while parents get an evening to themselves. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDREN’S RECREATION STAFF FEE: $35 | SESSIONS: 1 MOVIE NIGHT Watch a favorite film on the giant screen while creating your own popcorn mix at the DIY popcorn bar. LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE F 5:30 - 8:30PM SEP 12 #85135

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5:30 - 8:30PM 5:30 - 8:30PM

SEP 19 NOV 28

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SWIM & SLIME Dive into fun with a swim session, then get creative and a little messy making your own slime. LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE LEISURE CENTRE F 5:30 - 8:30PM OCT 3 #85137

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5:30 - 8:30PM 5:30 - 8:30PM

NOV 14 DEC 12

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Register for our programs at MapleRidge.ca/Register 26

All Bake Me Away Programs are NEW NEW!