Township of Severn offers a variety of youth recreation programs for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Explore the program options and select one that interests you. 

No programs are currently running. We will update this page as programs are added. 

Past programs

Defending Dragons Karate (6 to 12 years) Code: Y037

Registration is closed for this program. 

Instructor: Tawnya Gauthier       

Karate increases agility, flexibility and self-confidence.  Defending Dragons (beginner class) introduces youth to the basics of karate encouraging the development of motor skills and physical agility.  Participants must be 6 years of age by the start of the program.

Fee: $45.20

When: October 5 to November 23 (8 weeks)

Day and time: Wednesdays 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where: Washago Community Centre, 4361 Hamilton Street

Advanced Dragons Karate (6 to 12 years) Code: Y0371

Registration is closed for this program. 

Instructor: Tawnya Gauthier       

This is an advanced class for those who have completed the beginner karate class. The goals is to learn the art of karate as it was intended as self-defense.  Participants must be 6 years of age by the start of the program.

Fee: $45.20

When: October 5 to November 23 (8 weeks)

Day and time: Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Where: Washago Community Centre, 4361 Hamilton Street

Cooperative Games  (6 to 8 years) Code: Y039

Registration is closed for this program. 

Instructor: Charlotte Brocklebank        

Cooperative games is all about team building and cooperation with movement and fitness in mind. Youth will learn to work as a group to reach a goal, or acquire a new skill. This program is a chance to get outside, make friends, create and achieve goals, and develop communication and problem-solving skills in an active environment. Please bring running shoes, a water bottle, and dress for the outdoors. Participants will meet at the soccer area or the Coldwater and District Community Centre upstairs hall. 

Fee: $40.00

When: October 11 to November 1 (4 weeks)

Day and time: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Where: Coldwater Fairgrounds and Coldwater and District Community Centre Hall, 11 Michael Anne Drive 

Sports FUNdamentals (6 to 8 years) Code: Y036

Registration is closed for this program. 

Instructor: Charlotte Brocklebank

Running, jumping, throwing and kicking. This program is an introduction to Basic FUNdamental movement and a variety of sports related skills.  Games and activities are designed to work on individual skill development, with an introduction to team work, and a focus on growing new friendships.  Please bring running shoes, a water bottle, and dress for the outdoors.  Meet at the soccer area or the arena upstairs hall if raining.

Fee: $40.00

When: October 11 to November 1 (4 weeks)

Day and time: Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Where: Coldwater Fairgrounds and Coldwater and District Community Center Hall, 11 Michael Anne Drive

Crafting for Kids 2 (6 to 8 years) Code: Y0151

This program is cancelled. Futures sessions may be offered. 

Instructor: Leann Ball

Each week there will be a different crafty project! Each craft will be designed using engaging themes and new crafting techniques.  Crafts could involve a variety of art supplies such as paints, markers, pastels, and glue, to name a few.  The skills used and practiced to create each craft could include cutting/pasting, design, imagination, measuring and innovation.  Each craft will include either an element of play, display or presentation, and of course, the participant’s work of art will be taken home each week. 

Fee: $50.00

When: October 11 to November 15 (6 weeks)

Day and time: Tuesdays 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where:  Washago Community Centre, 4361 Hamilton Street

Registering for a recreation program

Please complete and submit the recreation Registration form to reserve your spot.

Registration form

You can register in one of the following ways.

In person

You can drop off your form and payment at our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. We accept cash, debit, and cheque payments. If you arrive after hours place the form and payment in the drop box located to the left of the front doors to our office. 

You can also register at: 

or

Please call first as the hours of operation of our community centres vary.

Payment options at either location are exact cash or cheque.

By mail

You can mail your completed Recreation Registration form and payment to:

Township of Severn
PO Box 159
Orillia, Ontario
L3V 6J3

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