Youth Programming

The Town of Paradise Hedley Blundon Gymnasium is open to youth 17 and under to participate in physical activity and sport. Activities will vary per session and equipment availability may change. From pickleball to basketball, activities change day to day and participants are welcome to bring their own equipment.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Program Duration: September - June, 2026

No sessions on the following days:

• November 28
• Dec 12, 18, 22, 24, 25, 26
• Feb 13 to 20
• Mar 13 & 27
• Apr 22 & 23

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Capacity: 30 people
Registration: No registration required

Come socialize and hang out with your friends in the Ches Penney Youth Center! Take your pick from various activities, including a rock-climbing wall, Xbox, and Meta Quest virtual reality headset. if you'd like to test your rock climbing skills, users will need to sign a waiver.

Please note: The Rock Wall will be inaccessible during the "Lunch Time Hangout".

Schedule

Monday

• 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. (Lunch Time Hangout)
• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Ages 12-17)

Tuesday

• 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. (Lunch Time Hangout)

Wednesday

• 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. (Lunch Time Hangout)

Thursday

• 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. (Lunch Time Hangout)

Friday

• 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. (Lunch Time Hangout)
• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Ages 12-17)

Date: September - June, 2026

No Sessions:

• November 28
• December 26
• February 13, 16, 20
• March 27

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Youth Centre)
Registration: No registration required

Temporarily closed.

Please refer to our Community Skating Schedule.

Please refer to our Community Skating Schedule.

Though the simple process of pulling loops, Winnie Glavine from Hooked Creations NL, introduces a fun and easy way of learning the basics of rug hooking. Create your own masterpiece over the course of six weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.. Participants will learn about the history of rug hooking in this province, tools of the trade, tips on choosing colours, pulling loops, and finishing your creation!

All participants will receive a starter kit including a beginner frame, hook, foundation fabric, and rug hooking materials.

Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, December 17, with classes beginning on February 25. The cost to register is $150 for the full course (6 classes)

Schedule:

• Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Program Duration: February 25 - April 1, 2026
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex
Ages: 13 years old and up
Admission: $150 for the entire program (six weeks)
Registration: Registration opens on Wednesday, December 17. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.