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

The next course is being held on July 21 & August 18 at New Maryland Centre.
Times: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $30

For more information or to register, please contact the Recreation and Leisure Services Department at 451-8508.

Mayor’s Activity Awards
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:

• Click here to get your activity form today.

• Mayor's Activity Awards registration - English

• Mayor's Activity Awards registration - French

• Link to the Mayor's Activity Awards Facebook Group

Summer Day Camp (Summer Months only June-August)
The Recreation & Leisure Services Department offers a Summer Day Camp Program for youth between the ages of 6-12 during the months of June, July, and August (8 weeks). The Summer Day Camp program is comprised of eight fun-filled weeks of crazy themed games, crafts and special outings with one week designated for youth ages 10-13 year olds.

The 2010 Day Camp Themes, Dates and Descriptions are available by clicking here.

The 2010 Registration form is availble by clicking here. Registration is being held on May 17th and 18th from 6-8:30pm at the Village Office.

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

Rotating Playground “Free” (Summer Months only June-August)
The Recreation & Leisure Service Department offers a “Free” Drop in Rotating Playground Program that is supervised by Recreation Department staff. The program is comprised of games, sports and crafts that fit the weekly theme appropriate for children ages 5-12 at the various Village parks. The supervised program rotates during the week days and runs in the afternoon between 1:00pm - 4:00pm. More detailed information will be made available in early Spring. For more information contact the Recreation & Leisure Services Department at 451-8508.

• Mondays: Village Park

• Tuesdays: Centennial Park

• Wednesdays: Orchard Park

• Fridays: Shaw Park

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 especially 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.

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: New Maryland Elementary School
Cost: $35/participant per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday  

• Movin’ & Groovin’: July 12-16

• Games & Giggles: July 26-30

• Little Adventures:  Aug 9-13

The 2010 Registration form is availble by clicking here. Registration is being held on May 17th and 18th from 6-8:30pm at the Village Office.

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

Special Event/Program Updates
Special event E- mail distribution List. If you would like to be added to our Village E-mail distribution list please call 451-8508 or . Once you are added you will receive occasional E-mails about up coming Special Events and Programs.

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