Maple Ridge Winter 2026 Program Guide

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

SAFETY & CERTIFICATIONS

HOME ALONE & I WANNA WALK (PROGRAM HYBRID) Age: 9Y-12Y

MIGHTY MASTERCHEFS Age: 8Y-12Y

BABYSITTER TRAINING Age: 11Y-14Y

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Get ready to go on a culinary cooking journey! Participants will learn basic kitchen safety, experiment with new ingredients and flavours to create fun and kid-friendly recipes. Participants will feel more confident in their cooking abilities and be inspired to help in the kitchen at home. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDRENS STAFF LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $90 | SESSIONS: 3 TU 4:00PM - 7:00PM FEB 3 - FEB 17 #90190 MIGHTY MASTERCHEFS - NEXT STEPS Age: 8Y-12Y Have you completed ‘Mighty Masterchefs’ and want to take the next steps in the kitchen? This exciting one-day culinary adventure is designed for those ready to level up their kitchen skills, explore new techniques, and gain more independence in the kitchen. Participants will build on the foundational skills they have already mastered, learning more advanced recipes, kitchen safety tips, knife skills, and how to work with a wider range of ingredients. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDRENS STAFF LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $30 | SESSIONS: 1 T 4:00PM - 7:00PM MAR 3 #90191 W 4:00PM - 7:00PM MAR 11 #90192 NEW!

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: CHILDRENS STAFF LOCATION: GREG MOORE YOUTH CENTRE FEE: $70 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 10:00AM - 2:00PM JAN 31 #90476 SA 10:00AM - 2:00PM FEB 28 #90477 HOME ALONE Age: 9Y-12Y 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: CHILDRENS STAFF LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE LEISURE CENTRE FEE: $35 | SESSIONS: 1 W 4:00PM - 5:30PM JAN 14 #90479 TH 4:00PM - 5:30PM FEB 5 #90480

This NEW program is a hybrid of “Home Alone” & “I Wanna Walk”. Participants will get the chance to complete two safety programs in one day! Course materials are provided through KidProof. HOME ALONE: 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. I WANNA WALK: 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. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDRENS STAFF LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $65 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 10:00AM - 2:00PM MAR 7 #90478 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: CHILDRENS STAFF LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE LEISURE CENTRE FEE: $35 | SESSIONS: 1 TH 4:00PM - 5:30PM JAN 22 #90481 W 4:00PM - 5:30PM FEB 18 #90482 GENERAL INTEREST Learn to mix and measure, incorporate ingredients, and how to be safe in the kitchen! Participants will feel more confident in their cooking abilities and will be inspired to help in the kitchen at home! Each day participants will try new skills and recipes. INSTRUCTOR: CHILDRENS STAFF LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $90 | SESSIONS: 3 TU 4:00PM - 7:00PM JAN 13 - JAN 27 #90189 JUNIOR MASTERCHEFS Age: 6Y-10Y

PARENT/ADULT PARTICIPATION: Look out for this icon to join your little one in program to assist and support participation in activities. One parent/ adult per child in program or one parent/adult per sibilings.

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