Child and Youth Programs

Grassroots Hockey

Registration is open for the winter sessions running from 2:00-2:45 PM for ages 5-8 and 2:45-3:30 PM for ages 9-14.

These are 8-week programs that are geared toward children between 5 - 14 who have not played hockey, but have basic skating skills. All of the basics from learning how to skate and how to pass and shoot the puck will be covered. All players are required to wear full equipment. We do have some extra gear available, please let us know prior to the start of the program if you need a certain item. 

At Home Alone and Babysitter's Course

Becoming a babysitter is serious business. What you do, or don’t do can make a difference. Learn the role of the babysitter, child development, caring for children, positive behaviour management, home and outdoor safety and injury prevention, fire safety and first aid tips for children. Learn how to operate your babysitting business. Engaging and educational.

The goal of the Emergency First Aid part of this program is to provide students with the skills and information to keep them and the children they babysit safe if they are faced with a medial emergency. We recommend that students enroll in a certified First Aid program to learn advanced skills and CPR to be better prepared for any emergency.

Family Drop-In

Family Drop-In is back at the Clifford Arena and is FREE thanks to a sponsorship from Blessings to You in Palmerston and the Rotary Club of Clifford.

• Saturday February 1st, Monday February 17th, and Saturday March 1st from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Monday March 10th - Friday March 14th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Please note all equipment participants under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Grassroots Volleyball

This FREE 6-week program will run at Palmerston PS for kids in grades 5-8!

• Wednesdays from April 9th - May 14th from 7:00-8:00 PM
• Registration opens on February 1st

Program Details: The basic skills and strategy of volleyball will be taught. This is an opportunity for those who want to learn more about the game or sharpen their skills. 

Grassroots Basketball

This FREE 6-week program will run at Palmerston PS for kids in grades 5-8!

• Wednesdays from May 21st - June 25th from 7:00-8:00 PM
• Registration opens on February 1st

Program Details: The basic skills and strategy of basketball will be taught. This is an opportunity for those who want to learn more about the game or sharpen their skills. 

Kids Ball Hockey League

Always popular program, team registration opens annually in March.

The league will run from April 9th to May 10th (5 weeks) on the following nights at the Palmerston Arena:

• U7 and U11 on Wednesdays
• U9 and U13 on Thursdays