Education Archives • Douglas Park Community Centre https://douglasparkcc.org/event_listing_category/education/ We have a pottery studio, teen/youth centre, childcare, and a fitness room. Outside, there is a tennis court, sports fields, and a wading pool. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:43:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Food Safe – Level One https://douglasparkcc.org/event/food-safe-level-one/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:07 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/food-safe-level-one/ In this same-day certification course, learn about why food poisonings occur and how to prevent them. This course is a valuable for anyone who handles food, including those whose current or future employment involves working with food. This course is taught by a certified public health inspector who will share amazing real-life restaurant inspection stories […]

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]]> In this same-day certification course, learn about why food poisonings occur and how to prevent them. This course is a valuable for anyone who handles food, including those whose current or future employment involves working with food. This course is taught by a certified public health inspector who will share amazing real-life restaurant inspection stories full of the best and worst examples of food handling imaginable! Please bring a pencil and a lunch.

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]]> Introduction to Creative Writing https://douglasparkcc.org/event/introduction-to-creative-writing/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:07 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/introduction-to-creative-writing/ When I am writing, I am trying to find out who I am, Who we are, what we are capable of, how we feel, how we lose and stand up,” said Maya Angelou. In this spirit, we will work together to help you express yourself, gain confidence as a writer, and position yourself in a […]

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]]> When I am writing, I am trying to find out who I am, Who we are, what we are capable of, how we feel, how we lose and stand up,” said Maya Angelou. In this spirit, we will work together to help you express yourself, gain confidence as a writer, and position yourself in a community of writers. We read examples for inspiration, use warm-up activities, and practice writing stories, plays, poems, and letters.

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]]> Red Cross Stay Safe Training https://douglasparkcc.org/event/red-cross-stay-safe-training/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:06 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/red-cross-stay-safe-training/ Do you or your parents want to feel confident knowing you are responsible on your own and have the skills to deal safely with an emergency situation? This workshop involves First Aid, Active role-play and Interactive fun! Please bring a pencil, nut-free lunch and medium-sized doll or teddy bear. Course Content:- Canadian Red Cross Principals- […]

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]]> Do you or your parents want to feel confident knowing you are responsible on your own and have the skills to deal safely with an emergency situation? This workshop involves First Aid, Active role-play and Interactive fun! Please bring a pencil, nut-free lunch and medium-sized doll or teddy bear. Course Content:- Canadian Red Cross Principals- My Family and Me- My Time: Scheduled and Leisure Activities- Expecting The Unexpected- Healthy Choices- First Aid (Handwashing, Check, Call, Care, Complete Choking – Alone, Anaphylaxis and Use of Epipen Auto-Injector, Life-Threatening External Bleeding )Please bring a lunch for the day.

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]]> Emergency first aid with CPR C and AED for 14+ https://douglasparkcc.org/event/emergency-first-aid-with-cpr-c-and-aed-for-14/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:06 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/emergency-first-aid-with-cpr-c-and-aed-for-14/ Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED. Learn to save a life! This course will cover adult, child and infant choking and CPR. We will practice with the AED, learn minor wound care and how to deal with major bleeds. We will also discuss allergic reactions, seizures and more! * price includes pocket mask […]

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]]> Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED. Learn to save a life! This course will cover adult, child and infant choking and CPR. We will practice with the AED, learn minor wound care and how to deal with major bleeds. We will also discuss allergic reactions, seizures and more! * price includes pocket mask (for CPR)

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]]> Red Cross Babysitting Training https://douglasparkcc.org/event/red-cross-babysitting-training/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:06 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/red-cross-babysitting-training/ Learn how to care for children ages 0-12 years old! This course will cover basic first aid and the fundamentals for creating safe environments for children. You’ll leave with the skills to start your own babysitting business. Fee includes a take-home workbook and certificate. Please bring a pencil, nut-free lunch, and medium-sized doll or teddy […]

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]]> Learn how to care for children ages 0-12 years old! This course will cover basic first aid and the fundamentals for creating safe environments for children. You’ll leave with the skills to start your own babysitting business. Fee includes a take-home workbook and certificate. Please bring a pencil, nut-free lunch, and medium-sized doll or teddy bear.

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]]> Young Commander Chess: Intermediate/Advanced https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-intermediate-advanced-2/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:05 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-intermediate-advanced-2/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to kids, 8-13 yrs old; anyone proficient with pins, forks, decoy, outpost, zugzwang and other chess tactics and advanced strategies. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.?

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]]> Young Commander Chess: Novice/Beginner I & II https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-beginner-i-ii/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:05 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-beginner-i-ii/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc. Drop-ins welcomed, space permitting. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.? No class: Oct 11

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]]> Young Commander Chess: Novice/Beginner I & II https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-beginner-i-ii-2/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:05 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-beginner-i-ii-2/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc. Drop-ins welcomed, space permitting. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.?

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]]> Wild Science Camp https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wild-science-camp/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:04 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wild-science-camp/ Kids put on their engineer’s hats for this exciting week of science activities. They will also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science.

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]]> Kids put on their engineer’s hats for this exciting week of science activities. They will also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science.

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]]> Young Commander Chess: Intermediate/Advanced https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-intermediate-advanced/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:04 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-intermediate-advanced/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to kids, 8-13 yrs old; anyone proficient with pins, forks, decoy, outpost, zugzwang and other chess tactics and advanced strategies. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.? No class: Oct 11

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