Registered Programs - Learning & Fun
View program overview and Winter 2012 Registration Form

Art Attack
A fun and exciting visual arts experience for children to learn about art techniques and concepts. The instructors will then be able to help children apply their learning to different art activities (sculpting, painting, drawing, etc).

Artasia
Artasia is a new city-wide initiative combining visual arts and recyclable materials.  There are artists, children, youth mentors, apprentices, corporations and community organizations working together to create a public art and media installation that expresses the children's future vision of Hamilton. Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton offer the Artasia program every summer for six weeks (one evening a week for two hours). Watch for promotional materials available in early June!
For more information view Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts

Babysitting Course

Babysit with confidence. The Red Cross Babysitting Certification course will cover safety, emergency procedures, changing, feeding and providing creative playtime. The course includes a manual, instruction and a certificate.
Cost: $10.00 plus Club Membership.

Car Mechanics

Learn the basics of auto mechanics, including oil changes, tire maintenance, engine components, tune-ups and much more. Special thanks to Beverly Tire for providing space, materials, and instruction for this program.

Cheerleading

Learn the challenging sport of cheerleading including stunts, routines and dance.

Dance Club

Develop body awareness, co-ordination, flexibility and strength. Participants will experience a variety of steps and techniques while working towards combinations and routines. Classes are held on Saturday and are 10 weeks in length. All dancers must still register for the recital held in conjunction with the Christmas Show.

FUNtastic Gymnastics

This 10 week instructional program introduces participants to the basic fundamentals of gymnastics with an emphasis on floor work.

Glee Club
The Glee Club is a musical group or choir group that specializes in the singing of short songs.  This Club will provide beginner instructional singing, in addition, a great opportunity to meet new friends and build your self-confidence.

View Winter 2012 poster

Kidz in the Kitchen

This instructional class is a Club favorite. Participants learn menu selection, kitchen safety, food preparation, nutrition and table setting. Best of all you get to eat what you make.

Knitting Club

This 10 week instructional program introduces participants the fundamental basics of knitting in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

K-Shuttle Bussing Program

Back by popular demand, the K-Shuttle will be providing free transportation to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club from five area schools on a weekly basis throughout the school year. Upon arriving at the Club, children will have access to the Games Room, Creative Room, Computer Room, Gymnasium, Open Swim, Homework Club, and special events. If your child attends one of the schools on this year’s schedule, please see your Principal to register. Thanks to the Hamilton Community Foundation for funding this program.

Shuttle service is held from 3:30 - 5:00 pm (ages 7-13)

Reading Rewards Program

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton are proud to partner with Boston Pizza for our Reading Rewards Program. Boys and Girls Club members ages 2 and up will have the opportunity to read their favourite books and report on them to full time staff at the club during drop in times. The more books you read, the more opportunities you will have to win great prizes!

Participating Clubs:           
Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club
Sanford Boys and Girls Club
McQuesten Boys and Girls Club

SPECIAL EVENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO READING REWARD PROGRAM MEMBERS ONLY!

See full time staff to register for the Reading Rewards Program!

Scrapbooking 101

Curious about scrapbooking? A scrapbook is different from a photo album because it preserves something more than just photos. A scrapbook includes journaling (telling the story behind the photo) as well as memorabilia (tickets, certificates, letters, etc...) This 10 week course will teach you how you can make that simple photo album into a great work of art.