Recreation Programs
Parks and Trails work parties
- Date & Time: Completed!
- Location: Henry Morgan Park
- Price: Free
Coburn Road Trail Tune Up Work Party
Lighthouse Recreation was awarded a grant to resurface the Coburn Road Trail in an effort to create a safer more accessible path for community residents and visitors. With support from the Regional District of Nanaimo, Sunbelt Rentals, Bowser Towing, Bluestone Aggregate, Rockaway Trucking, and you! On Sunday May 7, we’ll be raking, shaping, and beautifying the fresh resurfaced trail bed and we will need all the help we can get!
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African Drumming – Beginner
- Date & Time: Coming Soon!
- Location: Lighthouse Community Hall
Drumming in community is scientifically proven to be good for your physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and social health! And the wonderful thing is that everyone can do it — drumming connects us with the primal heartbeat and makes everyone feel joyful. …
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RegisterDrums Alive
- Date & Time: $60 / 8 week class. March 8 - April 26, May 3 - June28 (No class May 24), September 13- November 1
- Location: Lighthouse Community Hall
- Price: $60
Drums Alive is the most fun you will ever have getting fit! Every-body & ability level is welcome. Drums Alive is a full-body fitness workout where participants beat on fitness balls while moving & grooving to high energy, fun music. …
RegisterMeditation
- Date & Time: Stay Tuned
- Location: Lighthouse Community Hall
Meditation is an ancient form of self care and wellness that is accessible to everyone. In a group session, participants will learn the basics of meditation using breath and mindfulness techniques. The pace is slow, and the benefits are beautiful. …
RegisterBocce in the Heart of Bowser
- Date & Time: Looking for program leader
- Location: Bowser Legion
- Price: Free
Bocce is one of the most widely played ball sports in the world. It’s also one of the oldest yard games, with the modern version originating in Italy. Bocce is a lawn game that’s played with eight weighted balls aimed at a smaller target ball. The objective of the game is to earn points by getting your balls closer to the target than your opponent does. Bocce rules are fairly straightforward, and people of all ages and skill levels can play the game. This Spring you can join in a play Bocce on the Heart of Bowser green space at the Bowser Legion.
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Spring Break Camp
- Date & Time: email for 2024 waitlist
Get ready for Adventure! This day camp gets kids out on their bikes exploring the local trails while learning new bike handling skills. The kids will also enjoy bike field trips to the Doighouse where they will have a chance to get closer to nature, learn about gardening, and work on some crafts like planter boxes and recycled art. The kids will also get a cooking class and some gym time playing pickleball. …
RegisterSummer Break Camp
- Date & Time: email for 2024 waitlist
Get ready for adventure! This day camp gets kids out on their bikes exploring the local trails while learning new bike handling skills. The kids will also enjoy bike field trips to the Doighouse where they will have a chance to get closer to nature, learn about sustainability, and work on some crafts like birdhouses and recycled art. This year we’re happy to include the new Lions playground and bike park to the program! …
RegisterFamily Bike Rides
- Date & Time: Spring 2023
This family friendly bike ride is geared towards kids and parents getting out on the trails together. This is a beginner style social ride that will see you riding on gravel and dirt trails with some rocks and roots. Parental involvement is mandatory. …