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Volunteer with Us! Volunteering with Courtenay Recreation is a fun and easy way to give back to your community, build new skills, and complete

Courtenay Youth

Work Experience requirements. National Volunteer Week is April 19 - 25, 2026 and is a great time to start your volunteering journey!

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Special Interest

Piano Exploration (12-15 years) Small group classes study the basics of music, then you can choose more! Books cost $60 at the first lesson. This class is suitable for beginners. A piano or keyboard is recommended

Pottery Pursuits (13-15 years)

Jean-ius Creations (13-15 years) Give your old jeans new life! In this creative sewing class, learn how to transform denim into cool accessories like pencil cas es, cross-body bags, or scrunch ies. No experience needed, just bring a pair of clean jeans to upcycle. All supplies provided. Instructor: Meredith Murray #18137 Thursdays May 28 - June 18 7-8:30 p.m. Lewis Craft Room A $75/4 Build your entrepreneurial skills and register your table now for the in the spring version of the popular Gnarly Little Craft Fair! Showcase your talents in crafts, art, baking, jewelry, photography and more! Part of the our local BC Youth Week Festivities! #18188 Saturday May 2 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $10 Gnarly Little Spring Craft Fair (9-19 years)

Explore your creativity while developing your hand building skills and create fun, function al pieces like bowls, mugs and more! Students will also be able to try out the pottery wheel. Instructor: Bobbie Hammersley #18093 Thursdays April 9 - June 11 4-5:30 p.m. Lewis Craft Room B $235/10 Discover the art of garment making and transformation! Bring a clean piece of clothing to customize, alter or reinvent. Learn hand sewing techniques and machine skills while bring ing your own style to life. Sup plies are provided just bring your garment and creativity! Open to all genders. Instructor: Meredith Murray #18136 Mondays April 13 - May 4 6:30-8 p.m. Lewis Craft Room A $75/4 Sew Fresh (13-15 years)

Upcycle Sewing: Stuffy Hand Bags (14-16 years) for practicing at home. Instructor: Debbie Ross #18087 Thursdays April 9 - June 11 6-7 p.m. LINC MP Room $150/10

Create your own functional statement piece as you learn how to turn a pre-loved stuffed animal into your very own bag. Using a mixture of hand and machine sewing, you’ll start and complete your upcycled bag in one day. No prior sewing experi ence required. Instructor: Meredith Murray #18941 Saturday, June 20 12:30-3:30 p.m. Lewis Craft Room A $18/1

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