Child, Youth and Family Registered Programs

Discover a range of fun and engaging programs to suit your interests. Registered programs require an account and sign-up in advance. All registered programs take place at the MacBain Community Centre unless otherwise posted.


Spring program registration

  • March 11 at 6:00 pm – Online registration for Niagara Falls residents
  • March 12 at 9:00 am – In person registration for Niagara Falls residents
  • March 13 at 9:00 am – Registration for out of town residents

Create an account to register

Before you register for these fun programs, you must create an ActiveNet Account.

Check out these fun programs!

SMASH Art Club

Artists will explore different art techniques, materials, and creative styles in a fun and supportive environment. Each session focuses on a new theme planned by the Creative Bug team. 

Exploring the Arts

Artists will explore new techniques and work with the Creative Bug team to create a portfolio of art focusing on a different medium each session. 

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The Canada Safety Council Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first-aid skills.

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Calm Quest Kids is a dedicated team of educators and child development experts passionate about empowering children to understand and manage their emotions. Through our engaging and interactive programs, we provide kids with the tools they need to navigate their feelings, build resilience, and develop emotional intelligence in a fun and supportive environment. Our mission is to help every child thrive emotionally and socially, setting them on a path to lifelong well-being.

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Learners of all levels will learn the fundamentals of coding using a basic coding platform.  Children use prompts and activities to express their creativity through storytelling, animation, and visual design, all while creating their own video games and projects! 

KIDZ WHO CAN is a local Niagara business that offers workshops for young people, teaching the fundamentals of coding and basic graphic design skills.

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The Home Alone Program is designed to provide children ten years of age (or turning ten this year) and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied. 

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In partnership with The Martial Art Center, this 10-week program teaches Goju Ryu Karate, a traditional style of Okinawan martial arts. Goju is a well-balanced system which is great for youth of all ages. At the youth level, the program teaches the fundamentals of Karate, with a focus on improved fitness, coordination, courtesy, self-confidence, and control. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and test to advance in belt levels near the end of the session. 

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Discover exciting programs for all ages at the Niagara Falls Public Library.

Through the variety of classes offered by Little Medical School, participants are provided with programming in health awareness and medically inspired education to encourage and brighten young minds as they explore healthy lifestyles, wellness and careers in the medical field through role play, interactive demonstration and fun, hands-on activities. 

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Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. In every lesson, students learn something new that they will want to share with others!

Magic Explorers is a one-of-a-kind program that includes art making, magic tricks, sorties and learning the three keys to magic.

Each Wand Course features completely different magic tricks and activities while all reinforcing the exact same eight character traits that make “A true magician!”

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Come out and discover the basics of racquetball. You will learn skills, drills, and games from community Racquetball coaches Todd Bright and Tammy Gray. The small group setting will ensure everyone gets plenty of playtime and coaching! All equipment is provided.

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RoboThink Niagara offers fun and exciting Robotics, Engineering and Coding programs where engineers, tinkerers and builders of all ages can explore the exciting world of STEM!

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Beginning Sewing Club

This program is for sewers with no or limited sewing experience. The program will include time for artists to practice sewing, design a project and learn about machine set-up and troubleshooting.

Intermediate Sewing Club

This program is for artists who have spent time sewing, can set up their own machine and sew independently (or are enthusiastic beginners over the age of 9).  Artists will design and sew a unique project each session.  

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Multi-Sport classes keep children moving and engaged, and send them home with new skills from a different sport in each class. These well-rounded classes provide an amazing foundation for a lifetime of active living, bundling soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, golf and tennis into one comprehensive package. Sportball Methodology is designed to support three key areas of early childhood development: sports skills, pro-social skills, and motor skills.

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You can enjoy tennis year-round in an enclosed dome! Small group lessons for all ages are available.

Location: Niagara Falls Racquet Centre at John Allan Park, 6980 Kalar Road, Niagara Falls

Tennis Clubs of Canada, Niagara Falls Racquet Centre

Wednesdays:

  • Youth Volleyball (U16) from 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm or 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Volleyball (16+) from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm

NEW starting February 2026:

Pre-registration is required for volleyball programs prior to arrival. Walk-ins will only be accepted if spaces are available. 

  • Individuals may register for one time slot per night
  • Registrations open one week in advance
  • Three courts are available with a maximum of 48 participants per time slot
  • Participants must rotate and share the space to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to play
  • Cancellations: No refunds or rescheduling are permitted within 24 hours. Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance may be rescheduled or credited to your account.

Register and pay

In partnership with Alchemy Yoga and Wellness Studio, we have yoga classes for youth of all ages, from infants to teens! Alchemy Yoga strives to provide you with a serene, safe space to get to know your body because that is what Yoga is about! With small class sizes, everyone from all walks of life can feel accepted and authentic here. You Belong!

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Municipal fee assistance

We want everyone in our community to have the chance to participate. Money should not be a barrier!

Learn more on the Municipal Fee Assistance page

Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca