Frosty Fun with Recreation
Have some Frosty Fun with Recreation!
This winter, Recreation staff will be leading special outdoor activities and virtual programming. Spaces may be limited with reservations required for some programs.
Frosty Fun Locations
Ancaster Rotary Centre
385 Jerseyville Rd. W. Ancaster
Beasley Community Centre
145 Wilson St. Hamilton
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
876 Cannon St. E Hamilton
Central Memorial Recreation Centre
93 West Ave. S. Hamilton
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre
10 Market St. S. Dundas
Hill Park Recreation Centre
305 South Bend Rd. E. Hamilton
Huntington Park Recreation Centre
87 Brentwood Dr. Hamilton
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
192 Wentworth St. N. Hamilton
Ryerson Recreation Centre
251 Duke St. Hamilton
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre
780 Upper Wentworth St. Hamilton
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
145 Magnolia Dr. Hamilton
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre
60 Albright Rd. Hamilton
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre
1715 Main St.E. Hamilton
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
45 King St. W. Stoney Creek
Victoria Park
500 King St. W, Hamilton
Westmount Recreation Centre
35 Lynbrook Dr. Hamilton
Winona Community Centre
255 Winona Rd. Winona
COVID-19 Safety Measures
- Maintain 2m or 6ft of physical distance from others outside your household
- If you have any COVID-19 symptoms or are not feeling well, stay isolated at home and get tested for COVID-19.
- If it’s crowded, come back later or choose a different activity/location.
- Bring hand sanitizer to clean hands frequently, especially after touching rental equipment, commonly touched surfaces, and before/after eating.
- Remember the usual winter activity safety tips
Frosty Fun Take Home Kits
Beginning the week of January 11, the City of Hamilton’s Recreation Division will provide “take home kits” at select locations in the community, while supplies last. Take Home Kits include crafts and activities that children can take and do at home. Each week will feature a new kit to take home and enjoy – with four (4) kits in total!
Take Home Kits Schedule and Locations - Week of January 18 to 24
| Monday, January 18 | Tuesday, January 19 | Wednesday, January 20 | Thursday, January 21 | Friday, January 22 | Saturday, January 23 | Sunday, January 24 |
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| Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre 2:45 to 4:15 pm |
Winona Community Centre Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre Beasley Community Centre |
Ancaster Rotary Centre Huntington Park Recreation Centre |
Hill Park Recreation Centre Ryerson Recreation Centre |
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre |
Winona Community Centre Stoney Creek Recreation Centre Victoria Park Huntington Park Recreation Centre |
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre 1 to 2:30 pm |
Pinecone Snowy Owl Kit: January 18 to 24
| Activity | Activity Details |
|---|---|
| Pinecone Snowy Owl Kit |
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Previous Weeks Activities
Cotton Ball Penguin Kit: January 11 to 17
| Activity | Activity Details |
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| Cotton Ball Penguin Kit |
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Frosty Fun – Self-Directed Activities
Story Walks
Story Walks are coming to a Recreation Centre near you! A Story Walk features a Canadian children's picture book, mounted page by page, throughout a park or along a trail, to encourage reading together and physical literacy for kids and families. See the calendar to join us for a Story Walk this winter!
Presented in partnership with Hamilton Public Library.
Story Walk Schedule and Locations: January 18 to 24
Inclement Weather: Locations may be closed in the event of extreme weather.
Charlie’s Dirt Day
By Andrew Larsen
Saturday, January 23
Winona Recreation Centre
9:30 to 11:30 am
Saturday, January 23
Huntington Park Recreation Centre
1 to 3 pm
Picture A Tree
By Barbara Reid
Saturday, January 23
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
10 am to 12 noon
Water Walker
By Joanne Robertson
Wednesday, January 20
Westmount Recreation Centre
10:30 to 12 noon
On My Swim
By Kari-Lynn Winters
Tuesday, January 19
Dundas Lions Memorial Centre
2:30 to 4 pm
Wednesday, January 20
Dundas Driving Park
11 am to 1 pm
Thursday, January 21
Ryerson Recreation Centre
2:30 to 4 pm
Friday, January 22
Victoria Park
2:30 to 4 pm
Saturday, January 23
Victoria Park
11:30 to 1 pm
Walk on the Wild Side
By Nicholas Oldland
Monday, January 18
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
2:45 to 4:15 pm
Tuesday, January 19
Beasley Community Centre
3:15 to 4:45 pm
Sunday, January 24
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
1 to 2:30 pm
Winter Disc Golf
Disc Golf is played by throwing a disc towards a target! It’s free to play a 9-hole game on the course. Disc Golf is played in teams of four (4) at Kings Forest Golf Club. Tee-time reservations are required. Don’t have discs? Just let us know, equipment lending is available! Coming Soon!
Snow Shoe Lending (snow dependant)
If you’ve ever wanted Snowshoe but didn’t know of a local place to try, we invite you to book out equipment for a 3 hour window to explore King’s Forest and everything winter has to offer! Please note, program can only run with a minimum 6 cm of snow, Snow Shoe Rental is for 3 hours. Snowshoes are available for reservation in various sizes, based on total user weight. Smallest shoe size is recommended for individuals 80lbs and up. Coming Soon!
Nordic Pole Lending
Nordic walking is a total-body version of walking that is performed with specially designed walking poles, similar to ski poles. Book out the equipment and try it for yourself while you explore King’s Forest and everything winter has to offer! Nordic Pole equipment rentals are for a three (3) hour period. Reserve Now
Frosty Fun – Virtual Programming
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls
The Seniors’ Centre Without Walls provides free recreational activities over the phone with a group of other older adults in the community. SCWW allows participants to socialize and join in on Trivia, Family Feud, Finish the Lyrics, Brain Games and Fitness Classes, all over the phone for free.
Find more information and register
Youth Virtual Scavenger Hunt: What's Up Hamilton?
Complete the virtual puzzles, riddles and word hunts that will help you explore what kinds of programs, activities and resources are currently available! This hunt is for anyone 13-17yrs old. Start your virtual scavenger hunt.
More Virtual Youth Opportunities in Hamilton
City of Hamilton - Safe Activities and Virtual Community Programming
Recreation - www.hamilton.ca/recreation
Mental Health During the Pandemic - https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/taking-care-your-mental-health
Recreation at Home Activities - https://www.hamilton.ca/recreation/recreation-home-activities
Winter Activities - https://www.hamilton.ca/winter-activities-in-hamilton
Virtual Programs Happening in the Community
The City of Hamilton is has a lot of amazing organizations who help our community to be the best it can be. With a lot of our usual fun activities closing, some organizations are doing virtual activities to help with homework, give you a safe online space to hang out with your friends, and keep you physically active!
Wesley Urban Ministries – Youth Outreach Workers
Youth Outreach Workers (YOW) engage youth aged 12-21 years and their families, to better navigate and connect with services and supports in their communities. They are offering virtual online programming including homework assistance, board games, video games, Netflix watch parties & more! Visit their website or Instagram page for more information! https://wesley.ca/services/children-youth-family/youth-outreach-workers/
Instagram: @yow.hamilton
Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton
Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton offer youth programs with a focus on learning and skill development. They provide opportunities for young people like you to discover, develop, and achieve their full potential by supporting and running programs that promote healthy physical, educational, and social development! Visit their website or Instagram page for more information!
http://ww.kboysandgirlsclub.com/youth-programs.html
Instagram: @bgchteens
Empowerment Squared
Empowerment Squared runs education, sports and recreation online programming for youth including mentoring and tutoring for academic success, physical activities for a healthy lifestyle and for students who struggle with learning skills, work habits and language to overcome those challenges! Visit their website or Instagram page for more information!
http://empowermentsquared.org/programmingcalendar/
Instagram: @empowermentsqd
YWCA
YWCA has a program called RISE Collective. It is a youth-led collective that centres and amplifies the voices of young women, non-binary, and gender fluid youth in Hamilton. The programming run for this collective is open to youth ages 15-30. The RISE Collective offers something for all youth looking to make change in their community. Visit their website or Instagram page for more information!
https://www.ywcahamilton.org/child-care-and-youth-2/rise-collective/
Instagram: @ywcahamilton
Gracie’s Gals
Gracie’s Gals teaches LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT and MOVEMENT. Classes consist of a positive affirmation, discussion on important topics, 40 minutes of movement. This is for girls ages / 6-9 / 10-13 / 14-17. They provide customise the program to fit the unique needs of the girls they service. Price is $30 - $60 per month.
https://graciesgals.com/
Instagram: @gracies.gals
Additional Recreation Winter Activities
Check out some other exciting Recreation Winter opportunities!
More in person programs and events will be added as permitted within Provincial guidelines and Public Health directives. Check back often for updates!
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