Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Advanced Swimming Courses
Register for Lifesaving courses or learn to be a Swim Instructor. Recreation Oak Bay offers these Advanced Aquatics courses: Lifesaving & Lifeguarding Courses Junior Lifeguard Club (8-12 years) Bronze Star (11-13 years) Bronze Medallion (13 years & up) Bronze Cross (14 years & up) National Lifeguard Service Award – Pool Option (16 years & up) [...]
Aquafit
Aquafit is a great cardio work-out in the water. Mainly comprised of drop-in classes, you can also register for these Aquafit programs: Baby & Me Aquafit (6-24 months) Water Works (19 years & up) Current Program Guide Aquatics Section [PDF - 605 KB] How to Register Registration Details Drop-in Schedule Aquafit Staff Contacts Aquatics Programmers (Staff Directory) Feedback [...]
Before & After School Care
Recreation Oak Bay offers licensed after school care at four locations across the municipality! With highly qualified staff and value added programs like swimming and skating lessons, this childcare program is different from the rest. Those in Kindergarten to Grade 5 are eligible to register. After School Care Locations include: Oak Bay High School, Oak [...]
Birthday Parties
A variety of Birthday Parties and Birthday Party packages are available at Henderson Recreation Centre, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, and Windsor Pavilion. From Gym to Golf, Swimming to Skating, and much much more – it’s easy to find a fun-filled party at a great price. Parties are available for children celebrating their first birthday all [...]
Camps
Recreation Oak bay offers an incredible variety of camps for children during Public School Professional Development Days, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break. Spring Break Camps 2012 Flyer [PDF - 113 KB] Summer Camps Information on the variety of Summer Camps and how to register will be available April 1 Staff Contacts Community Recreation Programmer (Staff Directory) Sports [...]
Childminding
Playtime Childminding is a great option if you are taking part in an Oak Bay Recreation program or want to participate in a drop in activity and you need care for your child or children. This a registered or drop-in program. • Monday-Friday, 8:45-11:15am (not available on Pro-D days, Statutory Holidays, Christmas & Spring Break [...]
Children & Teen General Programs
Recreation Oak Bay offers a variety of programs for children and teens. These programs vary from employment readiness to having fun with friends. Try something new this season, or continue with something your child or teen already loves! Also Recreation Oak Bay offers many Spring Break and Summer Camps. Learn more about the Teen Centre. [...]
Fitness 50 Years & Over
If you are 50 years and over, keeping moving is the key to maintaining or improving your health and fitness level. Choose From mild to moderate workouts while focusing on flexibility and strength. Courses Offered Boomer Boot Camp Fall Prevention Balance Class Fit For 50 + Gym Basics Pilates Strength Training for Special Populations Yoga [...]
Fitness Workshops
Recreation Oak Bay offers different one-day workshops every fall, winter, spring and summer. Current Workshops Shoulder Stability from the Inside Out (16+) Learn how to build and balance your core shoulder muscles to help you with racquet sports, strength training, better posture and overall function. Bring a medium-sized towel and a willingness to try out [...]
Hockey League
Recreation Oak Bay offers a great non-contact recreational hockey program. From adults to oldtimers, players of all abilities are welcome to join the league. Oldtimers is held during the summer only. Full hockey gear and CSA approved helmets are mandatory. Current League Game Schedule and Team Rosters Winter 2012 Schedule [PDF - 108 KB] Winter 2012 [...]
Novice Hockey League
Recreation Oak Bay’s nationally recognized Novice Hockey League is a hockey program for boys and girls that centers on sportsmanship, skill development, and having fun. The focus is on skill development while down-playing the competitive aspect of the game. Skills covered are: skating, stick-handling, passing, shooting, off-ice/defensive position, and team play. Full gear is required [...]
Personal Training
Fitness Studio Orientation Are you new to the fitness centres or have you been away for a while? Sign up for a fitness studio orientation that will give you an overview of our Fitness Studio rules, etiquette and equipment or provide a refresher for those who have been away. Review selected strength and cardio equipment [...]
Personal Training – Rehabilitation
A rehab specialist will work with you to develop a safe and effective program in a one-on-one environment. Designed for those recovering from an injury due to sport, work, or motor vehicle accident and those who may have physical limitations due to musculoskeletal, neurological or respiratory illnesses. Insurance coverage accepted. Active Rehabilitation (note: minimum 2 [...]
Personal Training – Specialized Programs
2 Sessions $106 5 Sessions $239 10 Sessions $424 15 Sessions $596 Semi-Private Rates Available Weight Loss Program Looking to shape up and slim down? This training package is ideal for those wanting to loose weight and make a permanent healthy lifestyle change. Working with a personal trainer, you will work on cardiovascular conditioning and [...]
Private Swim Lesson Request Form
Recreation Oak Bay is pleased to offer private swimming lessons for children, teens and adults who want individualized instruction. Choose the times most convenient to you: Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs / Fri 3 – 5 pm Tues / Wed / Thurs 9 – 10:30 am Sat 9 – 11:30 am Sun 9 – [...]
Sailing
Held in the spring, summer and fall at Oak Bay Marina and on the water in Oak Bay, the comprehensive White Sail Program (levels one to three) covers safety, seamanship, boat handling and much more. Current Program Guide Aquatics Section [PDF - 605 KB] How to Register Registration Details Staff Contacts Aquatics Coordinator (Staff Directory) Feedback Form
Skating & Hockey Lessons – Adults
Adult lessons are great for improving your confidence on the ice while learning skating skills. Adult lessons start by working on posture and balance leading up to a more comfortable learn to skate experience. Recreation Oak Bay offers a variety of levels for you to maximize your on-ice learning potential. CSA approved helmets and gloves [...]
Skating Lessons – Children & Teens
Recreation Oak Bay has a terrific Learn to Skate program where children and teens can improve their skating. The Learn to Skate program caters to preschool age, school age children and teens at any level who are wanting to improve their skating in a fun and motivating way. For teens, the program improves their skating and [...]
Softball League
During the spring, a Coed Adult Softball league is offered along with a year-end Tournament. The League includes: 10 games – 1 game per week at 6:30pm, and one complimentary Nacho Pass per team per game to enjoy afterwards in the Sports View Deli Bar & Grill. Limited softball equipment (except gloves) are available upon [...]
Specialty Fitness
Recreation Oak Bay offers an amazing variety of specialty fitness courses. Courses Offered Baby Bootcamp Barefoot Fitness Bellyfit Body Core Dynamics Cardio Crunch Core Conditioning Dragon Boating Cross Training Fit and Fabulous Full Body Fitness Indoor Boot Camp Kettle Bells Mijo Fighting Fit Nia Popat Obstacle Course Training Post Pregnancy Body Blast Prenatal Fitness Running [...]
Specialty Skating & Skate Camps
From specific skating improvement camps to a comprehensive but fun-filled Spring Break camp, Oak Bay Arena offers amazing specialty programs and camps! H.E.A.T. (Highly Explosive Acceleration Training) This specialty program focuses on developing and conditioning the habits of successful athletes. H.E.A.T. uses the latest training techniques based on the science of sport in order to [...]
Specialty Tennis Programs
Need a little extra boost to your game? Then check out the following stroke specific clinics which give you the extra stroke fitness or the technical/tactical knowledge you are looking for. Cardio Tennis Clinic – Dynamic Doubles Clinic – Great Groundstrokes Clinic – Sizzling Serves Clinic – Volley Variations Clinic – What a Rush Program [...]
Swimming Lessons – Adults
It’s never too late to learn to swim. Whatever your age or ability, Recreation Oak Bay has a program designed for you. Adult Swimming lessons are designed for swimmers ages 13 years and up. Adult Beginner Adult Intermediate Adult Advanced Masters Swimming Private Lessons Swim Clinics Current Program Guide Aquatics Section [PDF - 605 KB] Note: [...]
Swimming Lessons – Children
Introducing your children to swimming lessons at an early age is a fun and interactive experience. Children will also receive many healthy benefits from swimming – including better conditioning of the heart and lungs, maintaining a strong and flexible muscular system, as well as building confidence. From Parent & Tot to Private Lessons, many lesson [...]
Teen Fitness
Teen Fitness Orientation For ages 13-16 years, this program is designed to teach teens how to correctly and safely use the fitness equipment. Held at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, each session will include some theory as well as practical. Upon completion, teens who are 13 and 14 will receive a pass to use the fitness [...]
Tennis Events
The Junior /Teen Spring Break Tennis Tournament at Recreation Oak Bay is being held March 16-18, 2012. Get ready for the tournament by signing up for the Junior Mini-Total Tennis Camp! Junior /Teen Spring Break Tennis Tournament Entry Form [PDF - 90 KB] or sign up at www.karelo.com Entry deadline is Monday, March 12th at 6pm. [...]
Tennis Lessons – Adults
Adult Group Lessons (16 years & up) For those who are looking to improve their technique and tactics. These sessions are more instructional than play. However each session should have a component of spirited yet fun competitive games to raise your excitement level. For optimum enjoyment and program efficiency instructional class size will not exceed [...]
Tennis Lessons – Children
Children Group Lessons (5-11 years) For those aspiring tennis players from beginner to an advanced competitive level. The “Progressive Tennis” model of graduating length will be used. The beginning stages of tennis involves a scaled-down court and foam balls – then progressing with a larger court and a faster ball as the player develops. This [...]
Tennis Lessons – Teens
Teen Group Lessons (12-17 years) For those teens or soon to be teens who are interested in picking up the game or developing their skills further. Our programs give teens the pathway of recreational FUNdamentals up to attempting to make the local high school team or all the way to becoming a provincially ranked tournament [...]
Tennis Socials
Adult Doubles Socials/Practice & Play Sessions (16 years & up) The Socials are for those who like doubles and are interested in meeting new players or playing with friends. Each Practice & Play session offers technique development before you play doubles. There are a number of weekday and evening options – either gender specific or [...]
Yoga & Pilates
Yoga Yoga is a proven and effective way to reduce tension, improve flexibility and build strength. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Courses Offered Bedtime Yoga Gentle Iyengar Power Yoga Thrive Yoga Yoga for Runners Yoga for Strength Pilates Promoting full body awareness, Pilates focuses on the principles of centering, control, [...]
