Whats Up Calgary!
Time
1:05 PM
Friday • 50 mins
Venue
Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Calgary, AB
Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In this single class, you and your kid will work together to learn basic canoeing skills and strokes. You will take part in activities like: how to properly fit and wear a lifejacket holding the paddle and steering J-stroke, forward and backward strokes prying Prerequisite: Children must be accompanied by an adult Please bring: Weather appropriate clothing, water bottle, snacks, extra layers and socks, backpack, apply sunscreen and insect repellant before arrival Forms/waivers: Assumption of risk and informed consent
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Kids will be introduced to basic techniques that will help to develop their balance and coordination, while also learning the importance of discipline. Karate focuses on: striking techniques punches and kicks building perseverance, fearlessness, virtue and leadership skills Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable clothes (uniform is not required), clean indoor shoes if you do not want to participate barefoot, water bottle Forms/waivers: None
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kids will be introduced to basic techniques that will help to develop their balance and coordination, while also learning the importance of discipline. Karate focuses on: striking techniques punches and kicks building perseverance, fearlessness, virtue and leadership skills Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable clothes (uniform is not required), clean indoor shoes if you do not want to participate barefoot, water bottle Forms/waivers: None
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
You will learn basic drawing techniques like perspective, proportion and tone while exploring mediums like: pencil charcoal conte ink pastel Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clothing that can get messy, supplies from list discussed in first class Forms/waivers: None
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 7:05 PM - 8:05 PM
Increase your overall fitness through a variety of basic kickboxing techniques and training. Kickboxing combines martial arts and boxing to work on skills such as: jab, cross and hook punches round, side and front kicks combination moves Prerequisite: None Please bring: Hand wraps (must be worn), comfortable clothes, clean indoor shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: None
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Friday, July 3, 2026 • 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
You will learn lifesaving techniques that will allow you to teach Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. You will: learn lifesaving techniques including First Aid and CPR be introduced to leadership and teaching skills take part in practical training Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher (candidates must present this award on the first day of the course). Apprenticeship: In course. This course requires 100% attendance and participation to complete. Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Friday, July 3, 2026 • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn the four components of water rescue, which are judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will be introduced to lifesaving skills such as: tows and carries various defense and release methods for rescues of conscious and unconscious victims stroke efficiency and endurance being certified in CPR-C and AED Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years old Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Friday, July 3, 2026 • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn advanced lifesaving skills that will prepare you for lifeguarding. Bronze Cross is needed for all advanced training programs, including National Lifeguard and Instructor certifications. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will focus on learning: safe supervision techniques for aquatic facilities strengthening and expanding current lifesaving skills teamwork and communication for preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion award (does not need to be current) and an Alberta workplace approved Basic Fi...
Venue: Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre