Children's Programs

Program Director - Heidi Reppert (780-468-5205 or childprograms@burnewood.ca)

Burnewood Community League currently offers the following programs. If you'd be interested in seeing a new program here, please feel free to share your ideas with our Children's Program Director, Heidi.

Spirit of Burnewood

Burnewood Community's motto is "Life is Good in Burnewood" and it's hard for the majority of us to disagree with this statement. We have great schools, plenty of green space for recreation and a strong community spirit that provides a safe environment for our children to thrive in. There are still some opportunities, howerever, that are beyond the reach of some of our families. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to have a healthy and active life! To help achieve this goal, the League has established a Program Sponsorship Initiative called the "Spirit of Burnewood". This initiative will allow children from families who have limited financial resources to participate in sports and recreational activities.

Art Classes:

Instructed by: Umberto Micelli (780-991-5289 or miceliu@shaw.ca)

People don't think twice about private music, swimming, dance and gymnastics lessons. Why not private art lessons?

Help your child develop his/her talents in the visual arts.

Classes are offered to the grade 3-6, committed elementary school child serious about wanting to further develop his/her talents in the visual arts. Participants will receive high-quality instruction exploring fundamentals in drawing, sculpture, painting and fun, and miscellaneous art projects. Plenty of demonstration and step-by-step instruction will be provided to help students develop an awareness of how to create realistic and interesting art compositions they will enjoy.

Basketball

Instructed by: Donny Lawe

Each week, students aged 9 - 14 learn important fundamentals to the game. In addition to learning basic skills such as dribbling, passing, and basic footwork, the students participate in exciting and challenging drills and scrimmages. Two overarching essentials to our practices are working hard and having fun. We run 2 programs: one in fall and one in spring.
Cost varies depending on the length of the program which is based on the amount of gym time the city allows us to have.

Contact: Heidi Reppert (780-468-5205 or childprograms@burnewood.ca)

Playschool

Scouts Canada

207 Burnewood Scouts Registration
Youth from Burnewood, the Meadows, and Woodvale and anyone interested in joining the Burnewood Scouting Group are welcome.
Are you looking for a fun and a rewarding opportunity?
Join our leadership team or help out on group committee.

Beavers( 5 to 7 yrs)
Wolf Cubs ( 8 to 10 yrs)
Scouts ( 11 to 14 yrs)

Call Lori at 780-466-7685 or Lesley or Paul at 780-490-1688

For more information about Scouts or our Edmonton Scouting Groups go to www.nlc.scouts.ca

Girl Guides

What do we do:

Make new friends, camp, crafts, play games, sing, learn outdoor skills, and more !

Who: Girls aged 5 to 17 who live in Millwods, Ellerslie and Beaumont

Call Vickie McPhail at 780-463-8178

For more information about Girl Guide go to www.guidesedmonton.ab.ca

CITY of EDMONTON HOSTED PROGRAMS

Through out the year the City of Edmonton runs programs out of our hall or in the area which BCL hosts
Such programs are Girl power which will focus on keeping the girls active through sports, dance and other activities.
Just for Guys . This exicting program is for boys in grades 4 to 7 . The program includes fun and active sessions that will foster team builingd through a variety of sporting activities.
Safe at Home.
Babysitting Course.

Karate Do

Instructed by: Chris Eckert (780-465-0581 or http://www.japankaratedo-edmonton.com/ )

The Burnewood Community League karate program offers traditional instruction in the Japanese martial art of karate. The program is open to people of all ages and combines elements from the three traditional styles originating from the Okanawa region in Japan. The word karate translates as 'empty hand' and perfectly expresses the philosophy of karate - self-defense.

Students are taught the importance of both mental and physical discipline, as well as perseverance. Combined with a great workout and the opportunity to compete at organized events, karate teaches many skills that are directly transferable to every-day life, working under pressure being a perfect example.

Our instructor, Chris Eckert is a fourth degree black belt and has been practicing karate since 1978. Chris started the BCL karate program in 1996, not long after moving in to the Burnewood community, and has seen it grow significantly during the past 10 years. He is a certified instructor with Genbukai Canada. In order to ensure that his teaching skills remain at their peak, Chris attends regular training sessions in Canada, the US, and in Japan.

Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time

Instructed by: Joy Burkinshaw (780-467-0395 or go to http://www.EdmontonPreschoolMusic.com)

Come and join your little one in such fun activities as:

Songs & Finger plays
Rhythm & Movement
Instrumental exploration
Arts & Crafts
Playtime
Story Time
Parachute Games

Sportball

Contact: Luke Lavorato (780-850-2511 or edmonton@sportball.ca)

Sportball is a unique non-competitive sports program for young children between the ages of 16 mths - 8 yrs that recognizes the importance of developing fundamental movement skills in the early years.

Programs are carefully designed and focus on improving gross motor skills, physical strength, social skills and self-esteem. Through creative instruction, customized sports equipment and positive encouragement, children have the opportunity to learn and participate in sport in a fun and exciting environment.

Sportball programs focus on 8 popular ball sports: Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Tennis and Golf. Children are taught the fundamental skills of each sport and have the opportunity to practice and refine these skills individually and in game situations.

For more information and to register go to: http://www.sportball.ca.