Classes and New Hobbies: Wasaga Beach’s Top Programs for Kids
Living in Wasaga Walk, your kids will never be bored! Besides being within walking distance of the beach, there are so many amazing programs for kids in Wasaga. No matter your child’s interests or skills, they will find activities they want to participate in. We’ve put together some fun options for your kids, so get ready to sign them up!
Master Martial Arts
Watch your kids develop self-confidence while participating in an eight-week Wado-Kai Karate program at the RecPlex Oakview Centre. With beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, your kids can learn karate skills through programs that promote physical activity, flexibility, and stamina, and work towards earning a new belt.
Open a Book at the Wasaga Beach Public Library
The Wasaga Beach Public Library offers a calendar of events for all age groups. Sign your kids up for different programs, like the popular Music & Storytime, a weekly event where children between the ages of 2 and 6 can sing, play percussion instruments, and listen to book readings.
Meet New Friends
The Wasaga Beach Youth Centre is a great spot for kids to participate in programming and make new friends. From movie nights and trivia nights, to cooking classes and swimming at the YMCA, the WBYC offers afterschool programming for students in grades 6-12.
Try Out a New Sport
Wasaga Beach offers different sports leagues for kids of all ages. No matter what sport your kid is interested in, there is a team they can join to learn, play, and make new friends.
Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey Association (WBMHA): Home to the Wasaga Stars, the WBMHA allows children to participate in recreational house league hockey where they can develop skills and stay active, or test their skills and try out for one of the more competitive rep teams.
Wasaga Beach Soccer Club (WBSC): Your kids will love playing soccer with the WBSC at Klondike Sports Park! With house league and competitive teams for boys and girls of different ages, kids can develop new skills and make new friends on and off the field.
Wasaga Beach Minor Baseball Association (WBMBA): Batter up! Sign your kids up for the WMBMA. Watch your kids become a Wasaga Beach Whitecap and take on other teams within the South Simcoe Minor Baseball Association. Children ages 4-15 can join teams to learn the sport and advance their skills each year.
Learn Something New at the YMCA
Last but not least is the local YMCA! The Wasaga Beach YMCA offers several drop-in and registered programs for everyone in the family. Register your kids for different sports, like floor hockey, volleyball, and soccer, for swimming lessons, or for youth leadership programs. Plus, the YMCA offers a variety of fitness programs and equipment so that you can stay active while your kids participate in their programs.
So Much To Do in Wasaga!
There are so many ways to keep your children busy and entertained while learning something new. No matter what hobby your kids are interested in, there are local programs for them to try and learn something new while making new friends.
Want to learn more about life in Wasaga Beach? Visit the Wasaga Walk website to learn about how your family can make the move into this family-friendly community.
