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Youth Programming
Canton Leisure Services has your family in mind as we create fun and educational programs in our Youth and Special Interest Classes! All our youth programs are run by qualified instructors, whose love of teaching and passion for their subjects shines through, making your child's experience memorable, impactful and fun!
For more information about activities for youth visit the B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center.
- Certifications
- Health & Fitness
- Karate
- Scouting Programs
- Special Events
- S.T.E.M. Classes
- Swim Lessons
- Other Fun Classes
- Important Policies
Certification Classes
Babysitter Training
Location: Summit on the Park
Ages: 11-18 years
- Babysitter Training: This one-day class teaches future babysitters the best way to be safe and keep children in their care safe. Additionally you'll learn safety, safe play, basic care, first aid and leadership skills.
Health & Fitness Classes
Fencing
Location: Summit on the Park
- Fencing (Ages 10+): Fridays 7 - 9 pm
Karate
Location: Summit on the Park
Isshinryu Karate is an Okinawa style karate known for its natural stances, rapid punches and kicks. It is easily adapted to any age and body type. For more information visit American Karate Academy of Canton.
- Youth Karate (Ages 5-15 years): Monday and Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- Adult Karate (Ages 16+ years): Monday and Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm
- Karate Weapons (Ages 10+ years): Friday 7 - 8 pm. Using skills learned in Karate, students can learn moves using weapons such as katanas, staff and nunchucks. Prerequisite for Karate Weapons is Karate.
Teen Women Only Self-Defense
Location: Summit on the Park
The course will teach basic techniques that will allow women to avoid conflict situations and offer options in the critical moments in which your personal space has been violated. It aims to prevent assault and build women's self confidence in their ability to stay safe. Course is taught by American Karate Academy of Canton.
For more information on Health, Fitness and Wellness please visit the Summit on the Park. The Summit on the Park offers a wide variety of registered and group fitness classes, as well as personal training.
Karate
Location: Summit on the Park
Isshinryu Karate is an Okinawa style karate known for its natural stances, rapid punches and kicks. It is easily adapted to any age and body type. For more information visit American Karate Academy of Canton.
- Youth Karate (Ages 5-15 years): Monday and Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- Adult Karate (Ages 16+ years): Monday and Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm
- Karate Weapons (Ages 10+ years): Friday 6:15 - 7 pm. Using skills learned in Karate, students can learn moves using weapons such as katanas, staff and nunchucks. Prerequisite for Karate Weapons is Karate.
- Therapeutic Recreation Karate (Ages 15+ years): Fridays 7 - 8 pm. TR Karate is great for gaining self-control, improving muscle tone, speed, flexibility, and sharpening the mind.
Scouting Program Events
Canton Leisure Services is committed to connecting young people to recreation and nature opportunities here in the community. CLS offers one time events and design-your-own-scout program events to meet your needs. To learn more you can call 734/394-5374 or email the program coordinator.
Design-Your-Own-Scout-Program
Let Canton Leisure Services help you with your Girl Scout and Cub Scout requirements and activities. Programs can be personalized to meet your specific needs. Offerings may include programs such as Leave No Trace Behind, Community Service Projects, Girl Scout Journeys and Aquatics Badges, as well as Self-Defense Empowerment Workshops for girls.
Special Events
Canton Leisure Services offers special events throughout the year that are geared toward families of all ages. To get a complete list of upcoming events and concerts, visit the Events at a Glance webpage.
S.T.E.M. Classes
- Little Medical School & Little Vet School: Little Medical School is a STEM program bringing medicine, science, and the importance of health to your children ages 4-12 in an entertaining, exciting, and fun way. Inspiring tomorrow's Health Care Providers today!
- Bricks 4 Kidz: Join Bricks 4 Kidz on an adventurous journey as students have fun learning and using STEM principles to create and explore using the LEGO platform.
- Engineering for Kids: Engineering For Kids® brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) to children ages 4-14 through a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Create your own video game! Design a hot air balloon! Build rockets and roller coasters! All of this is possible with Engineering For Kids®!
- Super Science: Super Science brings science fun to you! Perform several hands-on science activities during class and take several home each week to continue the learning and fun.
Check out our S.T.E.M. summer camps!
Youth SWIM LESSONS
The Summit on the Park aquatic staff strive to foster a lifelong love for swimming, health and wellness, and aquatic safety.
All swim lessons are taught by highly trained swim instructors and supervised by award winning lifeguards. Classes are offered at many levels including beginners, stroke refinement, competitive training, and conditioning. All aquatic classes take place at Summit on the Park indoor aquatic center. To learn more or ask questions please call 734/394-5467 or email the Aquatic Specialist.
BENEFITS OF SWIMMING
- Builds muscle strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness
- Improves the body's use of oxygen and increases lung function
- Stimulates circulation and helps combat the aging process
- Develops a positive attitude, high self-esteem, and reduces stress
TYPES OF LESSONS AVAILABLE
- Parent-Child Learn-to-Swim
- Preschool Learn-to-Swim
- Youth Learn-to-Swim
- Teen/Adult Learn-to-Swim
- Swim Team Prep
- Private Swim Lessons
- Therapeutic Recreation Lessons
Fun Classes for Youth
- American Doll Programs (Ages 5 - 12 yrs): Solve a crime, enjoy a theater show, spend an afternoon at the spa or painting-all with your favorite doll!
- Magic Class: Learn to amaze your friends and family with a little magic! Learn several magic tricks and presentation skills to perfect your act.
- Beginner Youth Guitar: Bring your own guitar and let's have some FUN! Cords, basic strumming and picking a few songs to entertain your friends and family around the campfire.
- Youth Voice Training: An introduction to vocal technique, vocal health and the art of singing!
Inclement Weather Policy
If the Plymouth/Canton School District closes due to inclement weather during the school year (typically due to winter weather conditions), all Leisure Services Department programs/classes held prior to 4 pm will be canceled. For Leisure Service programs/classes that begin after 4 pm a determination to cancel will be made no later then 2 pm that day.
Discover Brochure: all Canton Leisure Services programs, classes, events and services are included in the bi-annual Discover program brochure. Offerings are available for all ages and interests.
Registration: program registration is available online and at the Summit on the Park front desk.
Inclement Weather Policy
If the Plymouth/Canton School District closes due to inclement weather during the school year (typically due to winter weather conditions), all Leisure Services Department programs/classes held prior to 4:00 pm will be canceled. For Leisure Services programs/classes that begin after 4:00 pm a determination to cancel will be made no later than 2:00 pm that day.
Accommodation
Leisure Services strives to offer inclusive recreation opportunities for all participants. If you would like to request an ADA accommodation or to request that a form/information be made available in an alternative format (email, large print, braille, audible or other) please contact our Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email.