Activities at Thornhill Community Centre

There’s always something happening at the Thornhill Community Centre.  It’s always a great place to take your family to stay physically and socially active.  You can learn and practice new skills or delve deeper into lifelong interests.  Here are some of the great things to do there.

Sports

You or your child can take sports classes or join in a game.  It’s a great way to stay physically active while you practice sports skills and tap into your competitive spirit.  Besides, it’s a fun way to spend time, whether you do it on your own or with family members.  Here are some of the sports classes and games available:

• Archery
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Hockey
• Boxing
• Cycling
• Tennis
• Squash
• Soccer
• Gymnastics

Self Defense and Martial Arts

Learn the philosophy and physical discipline of self-defense in classes like:

• Taekwondo
• Karate
• Women’s self-defense
• Combined self-defense

Fitness Classes

Aside from organized sports, you can also take fitness classes to become stronger, healthier and more active.  Lose weight or tone and sculpt your muscles with classes like:

• C3 Intensity Max
• Core workout
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Zumba

Dance, Music and Art

A great way to have fun and become more physically fit is to take dance classes at the Thornhill Community Centre.  You or your child can take ballet, ballroom dance, belly dancing, salsa lessons, line dancing or even Bollywood dancing.  If you’re musically inclined, you can take guitar lessons to learn how to play your favorite songs or learn new riffs to impress your friends.  Or, you can take classes in artistic painting, drawing or photography.

Personal Care and Beauty Classes

Improve your appearance and your knowledge of personal care with classes in nail care or makeup.  You and your daughter might enjoy going to the hair styling class to bond and enjoy some playful time together.

Personal Development

Expand your mind, get in touch with your higher self and find inner peace with classes like meditation and qigong.

Camps

Your children will enjoy theatre camp where campers learn the performing art and take part in a theatrical production.   Younger kids as well as teenagers also enjoy fitness camps, where they can work out and play sports with others their own age in a fun and rewarding environment.

Science for Kids

Are your kids interested in science?  If so, they can check out the many science and technology classes and group activities at Thornhill Community Centre.  They can learn:

• Computer animation
• Computer programming
• Game development
• Robotics
• Science fun
• Scientific experimentation
• Engineering

Older Adult Programs

If you’re over 60 years old, there’s plenty for you to do at the Centre.  You can take classes like to improve your health and fitness, manage your diet, relieve pain or get in touch with your creative side.

Special Needs Programs

The Thornhill Community Centre is a great place for special needs individuals to come together, learn, and get physically active.  With classes in fitness, wall-climbing, social skills, cooking, skating, piano, yoga, dancing, singing and acting, the Centre provides special needs people with fun and skill-enhancing activities year-round.  You can also work on skill development to get ready for the Special Olympics.