As the school year approaches, parents in Collingwood, Blue Mountain, and Wasaga Beach can find a wealth of extracurricular activities for their children. Here’s a comprehensive list of options, including sports teams, dance studios, theatre clubs, tutoring schools, and art classes the area has to offer.

Sports Teams

• Collingwood Skating Club: A long-standing organization offering figure skating programs for all ages and skill levels, focusing on skill development and fun. Learn more.
• Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey Association: Provides hockey programs for youth, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Learn more.
• Collingwood Soccer Club: Offers soccer programs for children from U4 to U18, promoting skill development and teamwork. Learn more.
• Collingwood Curling Club: This club offers curling lessons for kids and youth leagues, teaching the fundamentals of the sport in a fun, social environment. Learn more.
• Blue Mountain Ski School: Enroll your child in skiing or snowboarding programs tailored for all ages, focusing on safety and skill development. Learn more.
• Collingwood Minor Hockey: This organization offers hockey programs for children of all ages, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They provide various levels of play, from recreational to competitive, ensuring that every child can participate and grow in the sport. Learn more.

Swimming Lessons

• Collingwood YMCA: The YMCA offers swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels, focusing on water safety and skill development. Lessons are included in YMCA memberships, with a maximum of one lesson per week, per person. Learn more.
• Wasaga Beach YMCA: The YMCA offers swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels, focusing on water safety and skill development. Lessons are included in YMCA memberships, with a maximum of one lesson per week per person. Learn more.
• Plunge! Aquatic Centre: Located at Blue Mountain Resort, Plunge! offers tailored swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels. Their programs focus on water safety and stroke development. Private, semi-private, and group lessons are available. Learn more.
• Collingwood Aquatic Centre: This facility offers a range of swimming programs, including Learn to Swim lessons, for various age groups. Sessions typically run for eight weeks and are available seasonally. Learn more.

Dance Studios

• Collingwood School of Dance: Offers classes in various dance styles, including tap, jazz, and ballet, catering to different age groups and skill levels. Learn more.
• Fleet-Wood Dance Centre: Fleet-Wood offers many different dance styles including modern, contemporary, musical theatre, acro, hip-hop and tap. Fleet-wood has taught thousands of students through their recreational program, pre-professional program and competition program. Learn more.
• Dance by Design: Located in Wasaga Beach, this inclusive and diverse dance studio offers a range of classes for all ages and skill levels. Celebrating over 21 years of excellence, they focus on helping dancers learn, grow, and develop their skills. Classes include ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Learn more.

Theatre Clubs

• Theatre Collingwood: Offers youth programs for acting, stagecraft, and performance, enhancing confidence and creativity. Explore Theatre Collingwood.
• Wasaga Beach Community Theatre: Encourages young performers through workshops and productions, teaching various aspects of theatre. Learn more.

Tutoring Schools

• Sylvan Learning Center: Offers personalized tutoring for students of all ages, focusing on math, reading, and writing. Learn more.
• Kumon Math and Reading Centre: Provides individualized learning plans for students, helping them develop strong academic skills. Learn more .
• Mathnasium: A math-only learning center that helps children understand and excel in math through personalized instruction. Visit Mathnasium.
• Oxford Learning: Offers tutoring in various subjects, including reading, writing, and math, with a focus on building confidence and skills. Learn more here.

Arts Classes

• Hello Pottery: A pottery studio where kids can paint their own pottery pieces, fostering creativity and self-expression. Learn more.
• Collingwood Arts and Cultural Centre: Offers various art classes for children, including painting, drawing, and crafts, promoting creativity. Learn more.
• Georgian Bay Art School: Provides art classes for children and youth, focusing on different techniques and mediums. Learn more.

Additional Activities

• Blue Mountain Adventure Park: Offers year-round activities, including zip-lining, rock climbing, and mini-golf. Learn more.
• Georgian Bowl: A family-friendly bowling alley with arcade games, ideal for a fun day out. Learn more.
• Wasaga 500 Go-Karts: Features go-kart racing, mini-golf, and batting cages, making it a fantastic family entertainment center. Learn more.
• Elmvale Zoo: Home to a variety of animals, offering interactive experiences and educational activities for kids. Learn more.
• Free Spirit Tours Kids Camp: Offers outdoor adventure programs for kids, including rock climbing and canoeing. Learn more.
• Collingwood Youth Centre: A safe space for youth to hang out, play games, and participate in various activities. Learn more.