Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (Vancouver Park Board)
Vancouver, City program
Runs Swim for Life lessons (Swimmer 1-9 for ages 5-16) at 9 indoor pools, group skating lessons with child and youth levels at its rinks, and junior golf programs at Park Board courses; community centres offer tennis, soccer and volleyball classes for all ages.
Programs and published prices
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Children's & youth basketball classes and skills sessions at community centres (ages 5-17)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 5–17, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekMostly weekly 45-90 min after school or weekends; 8-14 week terms
Where: Community centres citywide (e.g. Hillcrest, Kensington, Killarney, Sunset, Trout Lake)
Published price$57–$552/termClasses are run by individual community centre associations (some through contracted providers); prices vary by centre, length and number of sessions. Community centre membership may be required. Median about $125 per term; the top price is a twice-weekly training academy.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceChildren's & youth soccer classes and academies at community centres (ages 5-15)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 5–15, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 45-60 min, indoor gyms or fields
Where: Community centres citywide (e.g. Dunbar, Creekside, Elsie Roy noon-hour)
Published price$58–$338/termClasses are run by individual community centre associations (some through contracted providers); prices vary by centre, length and number of sessions. Community centre membership may be required. Median about $132 per term.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceChildren's & youth volleyball classes (ages 6-17)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–17, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 60-90 min
Where: Community centres citywide
Published price$28–$273/termClasses are run by individual community centre associations (some through contracted providers); prices vary by centre, length and number of sessions. Community centre membership may be required. Median about $105 per term.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceChildren's tennis classes (indoor & outdoor, ages 4-17)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 4–17, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 60-90 min
Where: Community centres citywide
Published price$60–$368/termClasses are run by individual community centre associations (some through contracted providers); prices vary by centre, length and number of sessions. Community centre membership may be required. Median about $180 per term.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceFree youth & preteen basketball drop-ins / open gyms (ages 9-18)
Fall 2026, Drop-in, Ages 9–18, Co-ed, All levels
Weekday after school and Fri/Sat evenings, 75 min-5 hr depending on centre
Where: Hillcrest, Kensington, Mount Pleasant, Roundhouse, Sunset, Trout Lake community centres (among others)
Published priceFreeListed as Free or with no fee on the registration system; some centres ask youth to register or sign in on arrival. One Friday-night youth league-style drop-in at Kensington lists a $50 season fee.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceFree youth & preteen volleyball drop-ins / open gyms (ages 9-18)
Fall 2026, Drop-in, Ages 9–18, Co-ed, All levels
After school and evenings, 1-4 hours
Where: Thunderbird, Kensington, Mount Pleasant, Roundhouse, Hillcrest, Sunset, Trout Lake, Killarney community centres
Published priceFreeListed as Free or with no fee on the registration system; some centres ask youth to register or sign in on arrival.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceJunior golf membership (ages 12-18)
2026-27, Drop-in, Ages 12–18, Co-ed, All levels
Unlimited access to Park Board championship courses, Apr 1-Mar 31
Where: Fraserview, Langara and McCleery golf courses
Published price$419–$471/year$419 early-bird (before Mar 31) incl. a 10-game pitch & putt card; $471 after Apr 1. Plus tax.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourcePreschool basketball & multisport (Sportball etc., ages 2-6)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6 and under, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 45-60 min
Where: Community centres citywide
Published price$57–$144/termClasses are run by individual community centre associations (some through contracted providers); prices vary by centre, length and number of sessions. Community centre membership may be required.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourcePreschool soccer classes (ages 2-6)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6 and under, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 40-45 min
Where: Community centres citywide
Published price$72–$245/termClasses are run by individual community centre associations (some through contracted providers); prices vary by centre, length and number of sessions. Community centre membership may be required. Median about $112 per term.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourcePreschool tennis / mini tennis (ages 3-6)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 3–6, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 45-60 min
Where: Community centres citywide
Published price$60–$248/termClasses are run by individual community centre associations (some through contracted providers); prices vary by centre, length and number of sessions. Community centre membership may be required.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSkating lessons: Child levels 1-7 and power skating (ages 6-12)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 6–12, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week2026-09-27Weekly 30-45 min
Where: Park Board rinks citywide
Published price$40–$76/termPrice per set; Set 2 registration opens Nov 5, 2026 at 7pm.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSkating lessons: Preschool levels (ages 3-5)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 3–5, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 30 min
2026-09-27Weekly 30 min, weekday afternoons and weekends
Where: Park Board rinks citywide
Published price$49–$57/termPrice per 6-week set; Set 2 registration opens Nov 5, 2026 at 7pm.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSkating lessons: Teen (ages 13-18)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 13–18, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 30 min
2026-11-08 – 2026-12-13Sun 4:45-5:15pm
Where: Park Board rink
Published price$49/termMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSkating: private lesson
Fall 2026, Small group / private, Ages 3+, Co-ed, All levels
- Session length
- 30 min
30 min
Where: Park Board rinks
Published price$41/sessionMay not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwimming - Parent and Tot 1-3
Fall 2026, Lessons, Parent & Tot, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 30 min
Weekly 30 min, daily options
Where: Park Board indoor pools citywide
Published price$61–$118/termPrice varies with the number of lessons in each set (fall sets run about 6-13 weeks); swim-lesson waitlists are automated.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwimming - Preschool 1-5 (ages 3-5)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 3–5, Co-ed, All levels
1× per week- Session length
- 30 min
Weekly 30 min, daily options
Where: Park Board indoor pools citywide
Published price$61–$118/termPrice varies with the number of lessons in each set (fall sets run about 6-13 weeks); swim-lesson waitlists are automated. Median about $102.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwimming - Swimmer 1-6 (ages 5-16)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 5–16, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 30-55 min, daily options
Where: Park Board indoor pools citywide
Published price$51–$120/termPrice varies with the number of lessons in each set (fall sets run about 6-13 weeks); swim-lesson waitlists are automated. Median about $90.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceSwimming - Swimmer 7-9 (Rookie, Ranger, Star)
Fall 2026, Lessons, Ages 7–16, Co-ed, All levels
1× per weekWeekly 50-60 min
Where: Park Board indoor pools citywide
Published price$93–$227/termPrice varies with the number of lessons in each set (fall sets run about 6-13 weeks); swim-lesson waitlists are automated.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21SourceYouth on Course: rounds for $5 or less
2026-27, Drop-in, Youth on Course members, Co-ed, All levels
Mon-Thu during sunset and front-9 rate periods
Where: Fraserview and Langara golf courses
Published price$0–$5/sessionRequires Youth on Course membership.
May not include tryout, tournament or travel feesChecked 2026-10-21Source
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Tryouts, deadlines and camps
- Dec21MonCamp
Journey Basketball Winter Camp - Grassroots (ages 9-11)
1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m., to Dec 23, Ages 9-11, Hillcrest Community Centre, $90
- Dec21MonCamp
Greenlight Basketball JR Holiday Hoops Camp (ages 6-8)
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., to Dec 24, Ages 6-8, Killarney Community Centre, $70
- Dec21MonCamp
Greenlight Basketball Holiday Hoops Camp (ages 9-12)
4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m., to Dec 24, Ages 9-12, Killarney Community Centre, $70
- Dec22TueCamp
Tennis Camp (ages 4-6) - winter break
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., to Dec 24, Ages 4-6, Killarney Community Centre, $75
- Dec22TueCamp
Tennis Camp (ages 7-10) - winter break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., to Dec 24, Ages 7-10, Killarney Community Centre, $75
- Dec28MonCamp
Journey Basketball Winter Camp - Grassroots (ages 9-11)
1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m., to Dec 30, Ages 9-11, Hillcrest Community Centre, $90
- Dec28MonCamp
Greenlight Basketball JR Holiday Hoops Camp (ages 6-8)
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., to Dec 31, Ages 6-8, Killarney Community Centre, $70
- Dec28MonCamp
Greenlight Basketball Holiday Hoops Camp (ages 9-12)
4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m., to Dec 31, Ages 9-12, Killarney Community Centre, $70
- Dec29TueCamp
Tennis Camp (ages 4-6) - winter break
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., to Dec 31, Ages 4-6, Killarney Community Centre, $75
- Dec29TueCamp
Tennis Camp (ages 7-10) - winter break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., to Dec 31, Ages 7-10, Killarney Community Centre, $75