Programs
No matter what your age, interests, or abilities, you’re sure to discover a wonderful program or activity to get involved with in Kentville! Kentville Recreation offers a wide range of creative, active, and educational programs for you and your family.
Online registration
For your convenience, program registration and payment can be completed online, as can Recreation Centre rental booking and payment. Note, first-time users must create an account before registering. Need help, give us a call at 902-679-2539
Register online here
Seniors Multi- Rec League
The Seniors Multi Rec League is a six week recreation sampling program for adults ages 55+. No experience is necessary and all gear/materials will be provided!
Cost: Pay what you can
Session #1: Pickleball
Tues, October 6 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Kentville Tennis Courts
Rain date: TBA
Session #2: Drumming
Tues, October 13 from 6:00-7:30pm at Oakdene Park (weather permitting)
Alternative location: the Kentville Recreation Centre
Session #3: Chair Yoga
Tues, October 20 from 6:00-7:30pm in the Kentville Lower Recreation Centre
Session #4: Orienteering
Tues, October 27 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Recreation HUB
Rain date: Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm at the Rec HUB
Session #5: Rug Hooking Part 1
Tuesday, November 3 from 6:00-7:30pm in the Kentville Lower Recreation Centre
Session #6: Rug Hooking Part 2
Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00-7:30pm in the Kentville Lower Recreation Centre
COST: pay what you can
$0, $10, $20, $30, $40, $50 (recommended), $60, $70
Youth Multi-Rec League
The Youth Multi Rec League is a six week recreation sampling program for youth ages 12-18. No experience is necessary and all gear/materials will be provided!
Session #1: Skateboarding Part 1 - Monday, October 5 from 6:00-7:30 at the Kentville Skatepark - Rain date: October 7
Session #2: Wheelchair Basketball - Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00-7:30 at the Memorial Park Basketball Court (Monday is Thanksgiving) - Rain date: October 14
Session #3: Skateboarding Part 2 - Monday, October 19 at 6:00pm at the Kentville Skatepark - Rain date: October 21
Session #4: Orienteering - Monday, October 26 at 6:00pm at the Recreation HUB - Rain date: October 28
Session #5: Kickboxing - Monday, November 2 at 6:30pm at the Upper Recreation Centre
Session #6: Drumming - Monday, November 9 at 6:00pm at the Lower Recreation Centre
Pay what you can!
$0, $10, $20, $30, $40, $50 (recommended), $60, $70
Trailblazers
This beloved nature program, allows children to flex their imaginations, build their confidence in the outdoors,move their bodies and have fun! Experienced program leaders meet students at KCA and walk to the Gorge together for child-led play and explorations. Pick up at 5:00 pm at the Gorge.
Spaces are limited. Register now!
Pay what you can!
$0, $25, $50, $100, $150 (recommended), $175, $200
Kids Run Club
Kids Run Club is an afterschool program for KCA students of all experience levels. It is for all grade levels and two groups will be formed after registration based on age. Students will be picked up from KCA by the program leaders at dismissal and everyone will walk to the program location within Memorial Park. The location of the program will never be more than a 10 minute walk from KCA school. Pick up location will vary depending on the week – it’s fun to run in different locations! Pick up details will be sent out in a parent/guardian package after registering.
To register, click here!
Fitness in the Park
Join Suzi in the Park for some fitness fun!
Classes are low impact cardio (with high impact options) designed for older participants or those wishing to have lower intensity workouts. Classes are drop-in are held at Oakdene Park in the stage area. Parking is available at 46 Oakdene Avenue.
$2 Drop in fee
Forest Play
The Town of Kentville and Flying Squirrel Adventures have teamed up to offer an 6-week recreation session for 3.5-5 year old kids. Flying Squirrels Forest Play is an 6-week nature play session for pre-school aged children.
Held in the Kentville Gorge, the program will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
The program is limited to 8 children and is facilitated by two experienced kids nature facilitators Judy Lipp and Emily LeGrand.
The fall session is currently full, join our waitlist here.
$265 for 12 sessions (some bursaries available)
Pickleball
Recreational Pickleball players gather outside on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm at the Kentville Tennis/Pickleball Courts for some fun, free and recreational play. Unfortunately there will be no registered indoor pickleball this season.
The Tennis/Pickleball courts are open daily until 10pm this fall.
Winter Season costs
$20 pre-paid for the winter season
Indoor Walking & Parent-Tot time
Credit Union Rec Complex
November through April
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Visit the Credit Union Rec Complex on Park Street from mid-November through April for warm and dry activity. Walk, run or bring the tots for quality play time on the turf field. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. FRE