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Recreation & Community Development Coordinator
Perth East Recreation Complex
40 Temperance Street
Milverton, Ontario N0K 1M0
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We are looking forward to lots of great programs this Spring & Summer! Check out the Perth East Spring & Summer Guide for details.
Summer camp registration is now open. Review parent information for Perth East Camp programs.
Spring/Summer program registration (excluding aquatics programs) opens on March 1, 2025 at 9:00am.
Aquatic program registration opens on March 17, 2025 at 9:00am.
Register online with our Univerus registration system!
Parks and Recreation Month is celebrated nationally in Canada every June. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of parks and recreation in our lives. Take a look at our calendar and events for help with finding ways to enjoy the many great parks and recreation spaces Perth East has to offer.
Have a blast playing classic games with our program staff for your next birthday!
Details
Use of Space in PERC/Shakespeare Optimist Hall/Sebringville Community Centre
1 Program Staff
1 Hour Minimum
2 Activities Per Hour
$75+HST/Hour
Up to 15 Kids
Ages 4+
Activities Include
Floor Hockey
Soccer
Basketball
Parachute Games
Crafts
Whacky Experiments
Running Games
Dodgeball
Other activities may be
available at time of booking
New for 2025! Shakespeare Summer Camp will be held at the Shakespeare Optimist Hall. Thank you to the Shakespeare Optimist Club for supporting this program.
Kids ages 4-12 can join our recreation team for a fun-filled time of crafts, sports, water games, experiments, and more! Camp runs from 9am-4pm. Drop off between 8am-9am, pickup between 4-5pm. Registration is exclusively available for entire weeks.
July 7 - 11: Inventors Lab
July 14-18: Journey Across the Globe
July 21-25: Lost in the Wild
July 28-August 1: Magic Craft
August 5-8: The Great Outdoors
August 11-15: Summer Olympics
Kids ages 4-12 can join our recreation team for a fun-filled time of crafts, sports, swimming, experiments, and more! Camp runs from 9am-4pm. Drop off between 8am-9am, pickup between 4-5pm. Registration is exclusively available for entire weeks.
July 2-4: The Great Outdoors (Morningdale Park)
July 7-11: Colour Me Happy
July 14-28: Oh, the Places We'll Go at Camp
July 21-25: Walk of Fame
July 28-August 1: Inventors Lab
August 5-8: Master Chef
August 11-15: Lost in the Wild
August 18-22: Journey Across the Globe
Sportball offers kids (ages 4-12) the chance to experience a different sport each week. Led by our amazing Program Leaders, kids will get to learn the rules and improve their skills in the sport chosen each week. Sportball is available in Milverton, Sebringville and Shakespeare.
Milverton:
Dates: Thursdays from October 10th - May 15
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: PERC Banquet Hall
Cancellations: February 27 & April 3
Sebringville:
Dates: Wednesdays October 9-May 16
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Central Perth Public School
Cancellations: March 12
Shakespeare:
Dates: Tuesdays October 9-May 16
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location(s): Sprucedale PS
Cancellations: March 11 (See March Break Schedule for alternative times)
Sportball is free for 2025! This project is supported by a grant from the Brian (Barney) Dale Memorial Fund, McGratten Children’s Fund, and Lloyd & Nancy Robertson Youth Initiative Fund, held with the Stratford Perth Community Foundation.
Babysitting Course
The Canada Safety Council babysitters course is aimed at youth turning 12 years of age within the calendar year up to 17 years. The babysitters course provides youth with the knowledge of child development and behavioural problems, caring for the child, nutrition, basic first aid, handling emergencies, and more.
$20 to attend. We will provide a nutritious snack.
Upcoming Dates
April 12 9am-4pm @Perth East Recreation Complex
Home Alone
The Canada Safety Council Home Alone program is designed to teach children 10 years of age or older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. The course will help kids understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep themselves safe and occupied.
$10 to attend. We will provide a nutritious snack.
Upcoming Dates
Check back for course in the Fall!
We appreciate the Optimist Club of Mornington and the Shakespeare Opti-Mrs Club for partnering with us on these course to provide them at a low cost to participants. Please consider supporting their various community projects!
Kids ages 4-12 can join our recreation team for a fun-filled time of crafts, sports, skating (when available), experiments, and more! Camp runs from 9am-4pm. Drop off between 8am-9am, pickup between 4-5pm.
PA Days
May 2 @PERC
Space Day
Hang out with our program staff for a fun filled evening of games and activities. Children ages 4-12 welcome.
Sebringville
April 11 - 6:00 - 10:00pm
Shakespeare
May 2 - 6:00 - 10:00pm
Develop flexibility, stamina, and physical strength while developing your tumbling skills. Our experienced instructor utilizes songs, games, and fun while teaching to make each class a blast!
April 14 - June 2, 2025 (Excludes Victoria Day)
Tumble with Me (18m-3y) 5:30 - 6:05pm
Tiny Tumblers (3-4) 6:10 - 6:45pm
Mini Tumblers (5-6) 6:50 - 7:35pm
Junior Tumblers (7+) 7:40 - 8:25pm
The racquet sport that is taking over can be played in a sings or doubles format. Whether you want to work on your groundstrokes or socialize, just remember... no volleys in the kitchen!
Milverton
Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm
Shakespeare
Tuesdays 7:45-9:15pm
April 1
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
April 23
April 30
May 7
May 14
Wednesdays 8:15-9:45pm
April 9
April 16
Cynthia’s Sweets and Things will teach you how to ice the perfect cookie with your child! You will learn the difference between piping and flood icing, how to make designs in wet icing, and how to add depth to your cookies. Children ages 5-14 welcome with Mom to celebrate Mother’s Day early.
Milverton
May 4 1:00-3:00pm
This running group is designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers or 30 minutes in just 9 weeks. Ideal for ages 16+. Meet ups planned once per week with the group to train, however this program consists of 3 workouts per week.
Shakespeare
Tuesdays April 29 - June 24
6:30pm
Milverton
Thursdays May 1 - June 26
6:30pm
Meet up with other parents/grandparents for a nice stroll with your young children.
Shakespeare
Mondays & Wednesdays
April 28 - September 17, 5:30-6:30pm
Milverton
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays April 28 - September 19, 9:30-11:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays April 29 - September 18 5:30-6:30pm
Enjoy 8 weeks of co-ed 5 on 5 soccer at the PERC Soccer Pitch. Teams will play one game per night. Game 1 time: 7:15-8:00pm. Game 2 time: 8:15-9:00pm
Milverton
Mondays May 26 - July 14
Enjoy 8 weeks of co-ed 3 pitch at PERC diamond. Teams of 12 will be made up by rec staff. Teams will play one game per night. Game 1 time: 6:45-8:15pm. Game 2 time: 8:30-10:00pm.
Milverton
Wednesdays May 28 - July 16
6:30-10:00pm
Yoga
This physical and mental practice allows you to relax, engage your core, and develop strength. Ages 16+ of all abilities are welcome!
Tuesdays 7:00-7:45pm @PERC
March 11 - April 22
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm @ Sebringville Community Centre
April 22 - May 27
Wednesdays 6:30-7:15pm @PERC
March 19 - April 23
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm @ Shakespeare Optimist Hall
April 24 - May 29
Chair Yoga with Community Outreach Services
This physical and mental practice allows you to relax, engage your core, develop strength, and maintain balance and mobility.
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am
Starts January 8 2025
Zumba Gold with Community Outreach Services
Led by instructor Morgan, this Latin inspired style of fitness feels like a dance party and makes working out fun! Ages 55+ welcome
Tuesdays 5:30-6:15pm
March 19 - April 26
Ballroom Line Dancing
Led by instructor Melody, you don’t need any dance experience or special footwear. Learn the dance moves of the Mambo, Meringue, Jive, Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango and more. The hour includes a warmup and instruction on each basic dance and the sequence. Ages 16+ of all abilities welcome!
Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm @Shakespeare Optimist Hall
Join Community Outreach and Perth East recreation to learn about various topics through speakers and instructors while enjoying a luncheon provided by local caterers. Contact Community Outreach at (519) 595-8755 or Perth East Recreation Complex at (519) 595-8375 to book your spot!
April 8 @ PERC
81 Petals
May 31 @ PERC
Guide Dogs Program
June 10 @ PERC
Water Smart Education
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