City of Richmond Parks, Recreation and Culture
Richmond, City program
Runs Swim for Life lessons for preschoolers, children and youth at Minoru Centre for Active Living and Watermania, learn-to-skate lessons for preschoolers and children at Minoru Arenas and Richmond Ice Centre, and children's basketball, soccer, volleyball, golf, badminton, table tennis and tennis classes at its community centres.
Programs and published prices
Prices come from the organization's website or registration page; confirm when registering.
Badminton - Beginner & Intermediate (children 6-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-09 – 2026-12-20Weekly 60-90 min, Wed/Sat/Sun, 4-13 sessions
Where: Thompson, Hamilton, Cambie, South Arm community centres; Anderson School
Published price$28–$165/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceBadminton - Youth Beginner & Intermediate (13-18)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 13–18, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-09 – 2026-12-20Weekly 60-90 min, Wed/Sat/Sun
Where: South Arm, Cambie community centres; Anderson School
Published price$28–$165/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceBasketball - Children & Preteens (ages 6-14)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–14, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 60 min
2026-09-12 – 2026-12-31Weekly 60 min after school or weekends; 3-14 sessions
Where: West Richmond, Steveston, Cambie community centres; Anderson and Cook schools
Published price$21–$368/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page). Most classes $21-$98; the top price is a 12-session high-performance preteen program (Community Elite Youth Basketball).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceBasketball - For Girls (ages 6-14)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–14, Girls, All levels
1× per week2026-09-14 – 2027-03-06Weekly, 4-15 sessions
Where: Steveston, West Richmond, Thompson community centres; Cook School
Published price$28–$215/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceBasketball - RYBL (Richmond Youth Basketball League) skills & gameplay (ages 5-12)
Fall 2026, Rec / house league, Ages 5–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-17 – 2027-03-06Weekly, 8-15 sessions, after school or weekends at schools
Where: Homma, McMath, McRoberts, Byng and Dixon schools
Published price$95–$270/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceGolf (ages 8-16)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 8–16, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-08 – 2026-10-27Tue, 7 sessions
Where: Cambie Community Centre
Published price$245/termMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesMay be outdatedChecked 2026-10-21SourceSkating Lessons - Children & Youth (ages 6-16)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–16, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 30 min
2026-09-09 – 2026-12-06Weekly 30 min, 11-12 sessions, most days
Where: Minoru Arenas
Published price$88–$96/termMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSkating Lessons - Preschool (ages 4-5)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 4–5, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 30 min
2026-09-09 – 2026-12-06Weekly 30 min, 11-12 sessions, most days
Where: Minoru Arenas
Published price$88–$96/termMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSoccer - Children (ages 6-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-15 – 2026-12-17Weekly after school, 5-14 sessions
Where: West Richmond, Cambie, Thompson community centres; Anderson School
Published price$35–$98/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSportball Soccer (ages 5-7)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 5–7, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly, 7-13 sessions
Where: Mitchell School, South Arm CC, Sea Island CC
Published price$126–$234/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwim - Adapted Swimmer (ages 6-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 30 min
Fri/Sat/Sun, 30 min, 10-14 sessions
Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living; Watermania
Published price$82–$114/termMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwim - Parent & Tot (under 3)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Parent & Tot, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekRegistration opens 2026-11-17- Session length
- 30 min
Weekly 30 min, 7-13 sessions
Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living; Watermania
Published price$67–$124/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwim - Preschool levels (ages 3-5)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 3–5, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekRegistration opens 2026-11-17- Session length
- 30 min
2026-09-12 – 2026-12-17Weekly 30 min, 7-13 sessions
Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living; Watermania
Published price$57–$116/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwim - Private lesson
Fall 2026, Small group / private, Ages 3+, Co-ed, All levels
- Session length
- 30 min
30 min
Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living; Watermania
Published price$42/sessionMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwim - Swimmer 1-6 - Children (ages 6-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekRegistration opens 2026-11-172026-09-12 – 2026-12-17Weekly 30-45 min, 7-13 sessions
Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living; Watermania
Published price$57–$163/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwim - Swimmer 7-9 and Junior Lifeguard (ages 8-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 8–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 60 min
Weekly 60 min
Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living; Watermania
Published price$85–$157/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceTable Tennis - Beginner (ages 8-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 8–12, Co-ed, Beginner
Beginner-friendly1× per week- Session length
- 60 min
2026-11-14 – 2026-12-19Sat, 60 min, 5 sessions
Where: Cambie Community Centre
Published price$65/termMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceTennis - Children Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced (ages 5-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 5–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-12 – 2026-12-18Weekly 60-90 min, 5-7 sessions
Where: Steveston Community Centre (tennis courts); Sea Island
Published price$97–$188/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page). Adult-and-child classes $115.80-$135.10.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceTennis - Youth Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced (13-18)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 13–18, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 60 min
2026-09-14 – 2026-12-18Weekly 60 min, 5-7 sessions
Where: Steveston Community Centre
Published price$105–$146/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceVolleyball - Children & Preteens (ages 9-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 9–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 60 min
2026-09-10 – 2026-12-18Weekly 60 min, 4-15 sessions
Where: Steveston, Cambie, South Arm, Hamilton community centres
Published price$28–$134/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceVolleyball - Youth (ages 10-18)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 10–18, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 60 min
2026-09-16 – 2026-12-18Weekly 60 min, Wed/Fri/Sat, 4-13 sessions
Where: Steveston, Thompson community centres; McRoberts and Anderson schools
Published price$28–$134/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceYouth Basketball Development and RYBL Jump Basketball (ages 13-18)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 9–18, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-14 – 2026-12-13Weekly 60-90 min, 5-13 sessions
Where: Thompson, Steveston, West Richmond community centres; McRoberts and McNair schools
Published price$35–$135/termPrice varies with the number of sessions in each class (shown per class on the registration page).
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceYouth drop-in basketball & open gym (ages 13-18)
Fall 2026, Drop-in, Ages 13–18, Co-ed, All levels
Mainly Fri evenings (e.g. South Arm 8:30-11:30pm, West Richmond 8-11:15pm, Cambie 6-8:30pm); weekday after-school open gyms 3-4:30pm
Where: Cambie, Hamilton, South Arm, Thompson, West Richmond community centres
Published price$0–$4/sessionChildren/youth drop-in fee $3.60; youth open gyms marked on the schedule are free with a valid Youth Facility Pass.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceYouth drop-in volleyball & open gym (ages 11/13-18)
Fall 2026, Drop-in, Ages 11–18, Co-ed, All levels
Fri evenings (South Arm and West Richmond 6-9pm; Steveston 7:45-9:15pm at Westwind)
Where: South Arm, West Richmond, Thompson, Steveston community centres
Published price$0–$4/sessionChildren/youth drop-in fee $3.60; some sessions free with a Youth Facility Pass; Steveston requires phone sign-in 1 hour before.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21Source
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Tryouts, deadlines and camps
- Nov17TueRegistration opens
City of Richmond Winter 2027 aquatics (swim lesson) registration opens online
- Nov17TueRegistration opens
City of Richmond Winter 2027 program registration opens online (all non-aquatic programs)
- Nov17TueRegistration opens
Winter 2027 programs: online registration opens (aquatics 8pm, all other programs 9pm)
8:00 p.m.
- Dec21MonCamp
Daycamp - Volleyball Skills Camp - Children (ages 9-12)
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., to Dec 24, Ages 9-12, Thompson Community Centre, $70
- Dec28MonCamp
Daycamp - Volleyball Skills Camp - Children (ages 9-12)
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., to Dec 31, Ages 9-12, Thompson Community Centre, $70