There are many different programs for any age within New Maryland. You can view the Village sponsored programs, or the Community sponsored programs.

Babysitter Courses
The Recreation & Leisure Services Department offers several Babysitter Courses for youth ages 11 and older.

The next courses are being held on the following dates:

• January 7 at Victoria Hall from 9am-4pm. Cost: $45/ each. Fee includes, course book, first aid kit, and certificate. **** Cancelled ****

For more information click here. To register contact the Recreation and Leisure Services Department at 451-8508.

Mayor’s Activity Awards (Children and Youth, Ages 6-12)
June 28th to August 20th
Earn your Bronze, Silver, or Gold awards! Get In Motion, Eat Healthy & Have Fun! This exciting program encourages healthy eating and physical activity for youth ages 6-12.  Youth choose from a variety of activities and healthy eating choices and earn points based on the difficulty/challenge of the items chosen.

Use the links below for more information on the Mayor's Activity Awards:

• Mayor's Activity Awards registration - English
• Mayor's Activity Awards registration - French

Summer Day Camp (Summer Months only June-August)
The Recreation & Leisure Services Department is pleased to offer our Summer Day Camp Program for children ages 6-12 again this summer. Day Camp runs for 9 weeks (June 27–August 26) throughout the summer with a different theme planned for each week. Participants will enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and an outing related to the theme.

Camp Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am–4:00pm with supervision from 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: New Maryland Elementary School (PLEASE NOTE: Week 1, 2 & 3 will be held at the New Maryland Centre)

Additional Information:

• Fee: $80/participant per week (includes one camper T-Shirt for the summer only)

• Additional supervision can be arranged at a fee of $10.00 per child per day upon registration.

The 2011 Registration form is available by clicking here. Registration is being held on May 24th (residents only) and May 26th (open to all) from 6-8:30pm at the Village Office.

You can check on the themes of the camps for each week by clicking here. Please note that as of August 2, 2011 all camps are full.

For more information contact the Recreation & Leisure Services Department at 451-8508.

Rotating Playground “Free” (Summer Months only June-August)
The Rotating Playground Program is a FREE drop in program for children ages 5-12 (Registration and Sign-in is done on site). This program runs for 9 weeks (June 27–Aug. 26). Excluding June 30, July 1 & Aug 1. Participants will enjoy a variety of games, sports, arts and crafts, music, and much more from the department’s staff!

The program operates in four of the Village's parks from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Each of the four parks is designated one day of each week.

• Mondays: Village Park

• Tuesdays: Centennial Park

• Wednesdays: Orchard Park

• Fridays: Shaw Park

The program will be cancelled in the event of rain/inclement weather.

You can check on the themes of the camps for each week by clicking here.

If no participants arrive to the designated park by 2:00pm, the leaders will leave.

Little Fingers Toddler Program (Summer Months Only)
The Recreation & Leisure Services Department’s Little Fingers Toddler Program (3-5 year olds) offers preschoolers a taste of camp within a nurturing and well structured environment. These camps are designed specifically with young children in mind. This half day camp is brimming with games, crafts, stories, sing-a-longs, and special themes. Your child will love these activities, and you will be delighted to see his/her creativity and social skills blossom.

Important Information:
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: New Maryland Elementary School (first week will be held at the New Maryland Centre)
Cost: $35/participant per week.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday

2011 Themes

• Movin’ & Groovin’: July 4-8

• Games & Giggles: July 18-22

• Little Adventures:  Aug 8-12 - **Full**

The 2011 Registration form is available by clicking here. Registration is being held on May 24th (Residents Only) and May 26th (Open Registration) from 6-8:30pm at the Village Office.

For more information contact the Recreation & Leisure Services Department at 451-8508.

More Information on Village Sponsored Programs
For information on any of the or other programs in the Village, you can contact the Recreation Coordinator at: (506) 451-8508 or by .

1st New Maryland Scouts (Year Round)
The Mission of Scouting in Canada is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

We offer four programs for youth ages 5-17.

Beaver Scouts (5-7 years old)
Offers exciting activities for girls and boys that focuses on sharing, teamwork, arts and crafts, sports, music, storytelling and the outdoors.

The Beaver Scouts Colony meeting is held Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30pm at the New Maryland Centre.

Cub Scouts (8-10 years old)
Girls and boys learn about six activity areas: Home and Community, Canada and the World, The Natural World, Outdoors, Creative Expression, and Healthy Living.

The Cub Scouts meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm at Sts. John & Paul church.  

Scouts (11-14 years old)
Helps youth build leadership skills and self-confidence through exciting outdoor activities. Scouts encourages youth to feel good about themselves, their friends and family, and the environment.   

The Scout Troop meets on Mondays from 7-9pm at Faith Baptist Church.

Venturer Scouts (14-17 years old)
Helps teens become good citizens through real life experiences with a big focus on the outdoors, community service, and the natural environment.

The Venturer Scouts Company meets on Mondays from 7-9pm at Faith Baptist Church.

If you would like more information on Scouting, contact 1st New Maryland Scouts , or telephone at 451-8995, or go to the 1st New Maryland Scouts website.

Bonnie Kilburn Dance Classes (September-May)
Bonnie Kilburn offers tap, Jazz, and hip hop classes out of the New Maryland Centre every Thursday night from 5:30pm-9:30pm during the months of September-May. To register and/or for participation costs please call, 462-3260 or 455-7078.

Go-Go Gymnastics After School Program
As experts in child fitness, we pride ourselves in providing top-notch gymnastics programs and tumbling adventures for children of all ages. Our unique style of coaching, unbeatable energy, and state of the art equipment is sure to WOW your child! Come Tumble with us today and make fitness FUN!

Go-Go Gymnastics is excited to announce that they are bringing a FULL TIME, Monday to Friday afterschool program to New Maryland Elementary School in September 2010!* Our goal: To offer your child and elite and revolutionary childcare option Our promise: To provide a fun, stimulating and dynamic learning environment Out hope: To help your child grow and develop to the best of their ability Want to learn more? Please go to our website at www.gogogym.com or call us 455-5496. *License-pending with the Department of Social Development’s Early Childhood Services Branch.

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New Maryland Guiding (Sept. - June)

New Maryland Guiding - Arbour District is part of the Girl Guides of Canada. Girl Guides is a movement for girls, led by women. It challenges girls to reach their potential and empowers them to give leadership and service as responsible citizens of the world. We welcome girls 5-17+ years and woman over 18 to be part of the following groups:   

Sparks
Ages 5 and 6. Meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm at Sts. John & Paul Church.

Brownies
Ages 7 and 8. Meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:15-7:45pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

Guides
Ages 9 - 11. Meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm at Faith United Baptist Church.  

Pathfinders
Ages 12 - 15. Meet on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm at Faith Baptist Church.  

Rangers
Ages 15 - 17+ as junior leaders, cadets, or rangers. Program work may involve working with one of the above noted units.

Adults
Ages 18 + as leaders, mentors, council member, etc.

If you would like more information about joining us please contact at 260-2303 and or if you would like more information on Girl Guides of Canada, go to www.girlguides.ca

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New Maryland Karate Club (Year Round)  

Classes are held for both Children and Adults. we offer both competitive and recreational classes. The Children's program is for ages 6 to 14. The classes are held twice per week, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7 to 8pm. The Adult program has three classes per week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8 to 9:30pm and on Sunday evening from 6 to 7:30pm. All classes are held at the New Maryland Elementary School.

Please visit our website www.newmarylandkarate.com or phone Don Mazerolle at 452-9024.

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New Maryland Minor Baseball (Summer Only)

The New Maryland Minor Baseball offers various divisions:

• Rally Cap: 4-7 year olds - New Program, click here for information.

• Rookie: 8-9 year olds

• Mosquito: 10-11 year olds

• Peewee: 12-13 year olds

• Bantam: 14-15 year olds

• Midget: 16, 17, & 18 year olds

The 2011 Summer season registration form can be downloaded by clicking here. Registration is being held on Saturday, May 7 from 12-2pm at the NMES Art Room. For more information or contact Cheryl Scammell at 454-1659.

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New Maryland Playgroup (kids 5 and under)

The Fredericton Regional Family Resource Centre is hosting a weekly playgroup at New Maryland School Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30am.

For more information contact Melissa Cyr at 462-9820 or .

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New Maryland Soccer (Summer Only)
New Maryland Soccer Association is the only club in New Brunswick that you can play from age 3 to well whenever you want to stop playing. We have age groups covering U4, U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16-18, and one for the older kids 19 and up called Senior Soccer. You can contact us by , or visit our website www.nmsoccer.ca.

Our season runs early June until August, we offer elite Division 1 programs for various age groups. Our elite teams travel to tournaments all over the Maritimes and represent our Village very well. We hope to see you on the pitch!!
 

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YMCA Basketball & Soccer (September - May)

Youth programs are offered by the Fredericton YMCA at the New Maryland Elementary School. The YMCA Basketball Program runs from September to February and the Indoor Soccer Program runs from March to May.

• Mondays 5:30 - 7:00pm

• Fridays 6:00 - 9:00pm

• Saturdays 9:00 - 1:00pm

To register or for more information, contact David Saad at 462-3060. 

 

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Youth Ball Hockey Club (September - June)
New Maryland Ball Hockey Club (NMBHC) is a new and growing club offering youth, 10 to 17 years old, an opportunity to play ball hockey in an organized and safe environment. Registered with the New Brunswick Ball Hockey Association the NMBHC meets on Saturday mornings from 9-10am at the Village Tennis Courts, while the weather is good, and at Faith Baptist Church Gym in inclement weather. Cost is $50 per season (based on registration, second season is only $35). All you need is a love of sport, a helmet with face shield, a pair of hockey gloves and, of course, a hockey stick and shoes. Come out on Saturday mornings, contact Jeff Leger at 206-1754, or , or check out the club's our website.

 

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