Preteen (8-12 yrs)

What Every Babysitter Should Know
For ages 11-18 yrs. This course is designed to teach young people how to care for children and infants while babysitting. The course will enhance awareness and safety, responsible babysitting and develop skills to cope with common emergencies. Students who successfully complete the program will be issued a certificate of completion. Instructor: St. John Ambulance
Fri 10:00 am-5:00 pm Oct 21
$15/session Register early to avoid disappointment.

LIFT - Learning is First Gr. 6-8
LIFT is a tutoring and mentorship program for youth in grades 6-8. Come join us to get help from university tutors, play games, eat snacks, and gain new skills. We do homework AND have fun! www.learningisfirst.com. LIFT is a FREE program for all participants.
Mon & Wed 3:15-5:30 pm

Floor Hockey 10-14 yrs
Do you want to play for the Canucks when you’re older? Come & learn the basic skills needed to play the fastest sport in the world. You will be entering your first steps to the NHL!!!
Mon 6:00-7:55 pm Sept 19-Dec 5
$5/season

The T-Bird Thrashers 10-12 yrs
This program is for pre-teens that go to Thunderbird Elementary School. This is an instructional program led by a talented and
experienced and kid friendly instructor. All equipment is provided during the program. This is a unique opportunity to learn a new sport!
Tue 3:00-5:00pm Sept 20-Dec 6
FREE with Thunderbird Membership.

All Sports & Games for Girls 8-12 yrs
Girls only time in the gym to learn new games and skills for all your favourite sports – soccer, basketball, hockey and more!
Tue 6:00-7:00pm Sept 20-Dec 6
$5/season

Basketball 8-12 yrs
Put on your running shoes and practice your shots with the rest of the team. Children will work on basketball drills and be part of a team.
Tue 7:00-8:00 pm Sept 20-Dec 6
$5/season

Dance Fusion 9-14 yrs
Get your legs flying up in the air! Learn to do a proper turn! This program is appropriate for beginners that strive to develop a strong foundation of techniques in dance. It is also appropriate for those who want to enhance their dancing skills. No matter what style of dance you are in, a technique class is beneficial to improve overall coordination, strength, flexibility, stamina and self-confidence.
Tue 7:30-8:30 pm Sept 20-Dec 6
$30/12 sessions

Preteen Adventures 10-12 yrs
Calling all preteens! If you like sitting at home doing nothing, are grumpy from being bored, don’t like going outside then this program is NOT for you! We are about going out, having fun and learning a few things along the way!
Tue 3:15-5:30 pm Sept 20-Dec 6
$12/12 sessions

Junior Leadership 10-12 yrs
This program places children in grade six & seven into volunteer positions at the centre. Youth will have ongoing leadership training to help them build their skill base and develop as a person.
Wed 3:30-5:00 pm Sept 21-Dec 7
FREE with Thunderbird Membership.

Soccer 8-12 yrs
Whatever your skill level is, there is always more to learn and something to perfect. This program focuses on developing skills and the fun of the game.
Thu 6:00-7:00 pm Sept 29-Dec 8
$5/season No program on Oct 6 & Nov 3.

Where The Girls Are! 11-14 yrs
This is a “tweenager” female program with a philosophy based on trust, inclusion, leadership and fun! We plan our own activities like yoga, girl talk and life skills workshops. Join us!
Thu 5:00-7:00 pm Sept 22-Dec 8
FREE with Thunderbird Membership.

Thunderbird - Then & Now - Digital Storytelling Workshop
With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program, two artists will work with the community using digital technology to write short stories, record audio and edit images to create a short video. Participants will learn short story writing skills, photo editing, video/sound recording, video editing, and archive and post their stories online. FREE with Thunderbird Membership
Session I Thu 4:00-6:00 pm Sept 22-Oct 20
Session II Thu 4:00-6:00 pm Oct 27-Nov 24

Thunderbird Bike Club 9-12yrs
Calling all bikers! Do you have a bike? Can you ride? Did you bike this past summer!? Would you like to travel outside of your neighbourhood? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should join our Bike Club!!! We will learn to ride on the road and travel around Vancouver! It’s gonna be A lot of FUN!! Must have helmet, bike and some experienced riding.
Fri 3:15-5:00pm Sept 23-Oct 28
$5/6 sessions

Guitar Lessons 10-18 yrs
Intermediate players and beginners are both welcome. Always hands-on, we will cover theory, music scales, the circle of fifths, chord progressions and more, all to take us to the place of being able to play the songs that you want to learn. Guitars provided or bring your own instrument with you. No program on Oct 29.
Sat 9:15 am-12:15 pm Sept 24-Dec 10
Private $90/11 sessions
Semi-Private (Participants must register together) $60/11 sessions

Karate Beginner
Have fun while learning traditional Go-Ju Ryu Karate taught by 7th Dan Shihan George Chan (over 28 years of experience) and 4th Dan Sensei Ivan Cheng. This program improves focus and self-discipline. Students learn at their own pace and gain confidence for all with mini-tests to determine progress levels. This program is also recognized by the School Board as a Physical Education credit and is tax deductible by Revenue Canada. Please note that George encourages parents to register for this program and participate with their children. The parent registration fee is the same price as the child’s registration fee. Visit www.kuyukai.com.
Sat 3:00-4:00 pm Sept 24-Dec 3
$66/11 sessions

Karate Advanced
In addition to the above beginner’s Karate, this extra half hour will teach the further learning required for the mini-test.
Sat 3:00-4:30 pm Sept 24-Dec 3
$77/11 sessions

Youth Programs (13-18yrs)

Night Hoops
This is an opportunity for male and female youth to participate in a community basketball league. There are weekly practices and all games are on Saturday evenings. Transportation to and from games is provided. For further details contact our Community Youth Worker: tara.marshall@vancouver.ca
Mon 8:00-9:50 pm Sept-Dec

The Birds Nest Cafe
The café is a teen run program. A variety of snack items will be sold to the public. Teens in YIP (15-18 years old) will gain valuable skills such as customer service, cash handling, food preparation and inventory tracking. These skills will help youth from our community be more ready for work.
Mon & Wed 4:30-6:30 pm
Sept 19-Dec 7

Youth Council 13-18 yrs
Do you want to be actively involved in shaping youth programs? Do you have thoughts and ideas about how to better influence your community? Youth Council is a part of YIP and will help you become a leader, share your voice, and really impact the youth community. No program on Oct 10.
Mon 6:00-8:00 pm Sept 19-Dec 5
Free with Thunderbird Membership.

Iron Chefs 13-18 yrs
Get to know the kitchen and experiment with new recipes. You will be trying something different every week while working
together as a team and gaining skills to become independent.
Mon 8:00-10:00 pm Sept 19-Dec 5
Free with Thunderbird Membership. No program on Oct 10.

Youth Incentive Program 13-18 yrs
Attention teenagers! Thunderbird Community Centre is looking for responsible youth who are willing to commit to a few volunteer hours a week. Volunteers will assist instructors of children’s program with various duties. This is a great program to gain work experience, gain a credible reference, and get CAP hours. All registering for YIP MUST go through an intensive leadership training process offered twice a year. For more information, please contact Tara at tara.marshall@vancouver.ca. Thunderbird would like to acknowledge the generous
contribution of the CKNW Orphans’ Fund. This support funds our Youth Incentive Program.
Tue 6:00-8:00 pm Sept 20-Dec 5

Roller Hockey 13-18 yrs
Wed 6:00-7:55 pm Sept 21-Dec 7
Free with Thunderbird Membership.

Friday Teen Activities & Outings 13-18 yrs
Join our exciting activities & outings as we plan our stuff together so you get to do what you want! No program on Nov 11.
Fri 4:30-7:30 pm Sept 23-Dec 9
Free with Thunderbird Membership.

Basketball Drop In 13-18 yrs
Choose what you want to play! Free with Membership.
Fri 8:00-9:50 pm Sept 23-Dec 9

Guitar Lessons 13-18 yrs
Intermediate players and beginners are both welcome. Always hands-on, we will cover theory, music scales, the circle of fifths, chord progressions and more, all to take us to the place of being able to play the songs that you want to learn. Guitars provided or bring your own instrument with you. No program on Oct 29.
Sat 9:15 am-12:15 pm Sept 24-Dec 10
Private $90/11 sessions
Semi-Private (Participants must register together) $60/11 sessions

Karate Beginner
Have fun while learning traditional Go-Ju Ryu Karate taught by 7th Dan Shihan George Chan (over 28 years of experience) and 4th Dan Sensei Ivan Cheng. This program improves focus and self-discipline. Students learn at their own pace and gain confidence for all with mini-tests to determine progress levels. This program is also recognized by the School Board as a Physical Education credit and is tax deductible by Revenue Canada. Please note that George encourages parents to register for this program and participate with their children. The parent registration fee is the same price as the child’s registration fee. Visit www.kuyukai.com.
Sat 3:00-4:00 pm Sept 24-Dec 3
$66/11 sessions

Karate Advanced
In addition to the above beginner’s Karate, this extra half hour will teach the further learning required for the mini-test.
Sat 3:00-4:30 pm Sept 24-Dec 3
$77/11 sessions

Badminton Group Lessons 12-16 yrs
Designed for those with some experience and skill in the sport. Better suited for older children and youth. Focus on: improving
existing abilities through group and one-on-one play; growing in key badminton and health foundations; learning strategies in
practical rallying; and incorporating the vital lessons of sportsmanship that accompany the game. No program on Oct 29.
Sat 3:15-4:45 pm Sept 24-Dec 10
$40/11 sessions

Youth Fitness
Youth 15 years old may work out during the supervised time in the Fitness Centre. Scovia, the Fitness Centre Attendant, is looking forward to sharing her passion for health and fitness with the community. For youth 15 and 16 years old, a completed consent form, orientation and PARQ are also required.
Sat 1:00-5:00pm

All programs at Thunderbird Community Centre are subsidized and the fees are set at the lowest reasonable rates. As well, the Thunderbird Board of Directors has a policy to assist those living in the Thunderbird area who cannot afford the advertised price of specific programs or activities. Please contact Vittoria Basile or inquire at the front office for further subsidy information. The Subsidy Form is also available to download. This support is made possible by the fundraising efforts of many.