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November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential. To celebrate, we are offering a week of free events and programs. On National Child Day, we encourage everyone to wear blue in support of this important day.
Check out the list of free activities below, registration is not required. The City strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 709-576-6196 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.
| Activity | Location | Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Drop In |
Shea Heights Community Centre |
Wed. Nov. 13 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
A free, safe space for youth 10 to 14 years to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities. |
| Youth Drop In | Southlands Community Centre |
Wed. Nov. 13 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
A free, safe space for youth 10 to 14 years to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities. |
| Youth Drop In | Kenmount Terrace Community Centre |
Mon. Nov. 18 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
A free, safe space for youth 12 to 16 years to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities. |
| Youth Drop In | Shea Heights -St. John Bosco School |
Tues. Nov. 19
|
6 to 8 p.m. |
A free, safe space for youth 10 to 16 years to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities. |
| Youth Drop In | Shea Heights Community Centre |
Wed. Nov. 20 |
6 to 8 p.m. |
A free, safe space for youth 10 to 14 years to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities. |
| Youth Lunch Drop In | Paul Reynolds Community Centre |
Wed. Nov. 20 |
12 to 1 p.m. |
A free, safe space for youth 11 to 16 years to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities. |
| Everyone Welcome Swim | Paul Reynolds Community Centre | Fri. Nov. 15 | 7 to 7:50 p.m. | Leisure space is available for families. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied in the water by a guardian/supervisor (16+) who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum three children to one supervisor. |
| Playgroup | Southlands Community Centre | Wed. Nov. 13 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | A stimulating indoor play space for children 0 to 5 years encouraging active fundamental skills such as climbing, crawling, jumping, running and balancing. |
| Playgroup | Kenmount Terrace Community Centre | Thurs. Nov. 14 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | A stimulating indoor play space for children 0 to 5 years encouraging active fundamental skills such as climbing, crawling, jumping, running and balancing. |
| Move it Family Fun - Wear Blue | Kemount Terrace Community Centre | Sat. Nov. 16 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Join us for a fun morning of activities including active games, bouncy castles and a sensory-friendly zone. Mascots may be present. Free for all ages, don't forget to wear blue. |
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