Programs

TGCA Youth Programs

As a community association, our mission is to provide community amenities combined with an extensive array of programs and year-round events and activities to promote and support our members and others who come to share and use our facilities.

We are consistently building on our programs to suit the perceived needs of Thorncliffe Greenview, first and foremost, and beyond.

If you have a suggestion for a program or you’d like to lead a committee or group, please contact Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.

See our partnered organizations and clubs, like McKnight Hockey, Scouts & Guides, and The Thorncliffe Greenview Ice Skating Club, on the Partnered Organisations and Clubs page here.

TGCA Youth Programming

TGCA Gym Night

Fall 2023 Gym Night program now full. Look for Gym Night 2024 info this December.

We’ve got lots of equipment to play with, tons of space in the gym and plenty of kids typically come too! This weekly program is a great opportunity for the kids to blow off some steam in a supervised environment, giving parents an opportunity to use our facilities, do an errand, enjoy our wing night in The 56 or just take some much deserved you-time.

Balls, tumbling matts, nets for basketball and soccer, racquets, fun kids’ games, and much more are available for use. You’re welcome to bring your own toys and equipment, however, no floor hockey, scooters, skateboards or roller blades, please.

 

Rules & Guidelines at Gym Night

Open Gym Night is a registered program and open to TGCA members only. All children attending must be registered. Registration is online for each child 4 – 15 years of age. 

  1. Children under 5 years of age and under are required to be accompanied by their parents. No exceptions. Parents not following this rule will be contacted and all registered children will be barred from Gym Night. 
  2. During drop off, parents are to wait for Gym Night supervisors before leaving their children (Vicky is always wearing something very visible – such as carrying a teddy backpack) for sign in. Do not leave before you have checked your children in with Gym Night supervisors or your children will not be permitted to participate in Gym Night.
  3. Doors closed at 7:20 pm. All children must be checked in by that time or they will not be allowed entry on that Gym Night.
  4. Children must bring their own water bottles (label the bottle, please).
  5. No one is allowed to enter the back room or the loading dock area. Please ask a Gym Night supervisor for help if you need something.
  6. Participants aren’t allowed to change or remove any setup that is currently available in the gym.
  7. Bathrooms are NOT A PLAYGROUND. Please explain this to your children.

 

Dates, time and fees

Fall Session 2023

Time: 7 – 8 pm, Wednesday nights in the TGCA Main Hall gym. Clean up 8 – 8:15 pm.

Dates: Fall 2023 session: Sept. 20 – Dec. 6 | 12 dates 

Fees: $30+tax ($2.50 per night). Fees will not be prorated based on when your child can and can’t attend.

 

Register

Registration for Gym Night, Fall 2023 open Sept. 1 – Sept. 18 or until the program is full.

To register, make sure you’re logged into your membership account, click on the registration link above and register each child in your family who will be attending-including their name and age.

Registration will not be prorated if your child missed dates or can’t attend.

Ages 4 – 15 welcome. Our Gym Night supervisors will divide the groups for various age-appropriate activities, if registration numbers are high. 

The TGCA takes Visa and Mastercard for online payments. Members may also pay fees in the office with cash, debit or credit, Mon-Fri 9 am – 4:30 pm.

 

Supervision

Children 5 years old and under are required to have a parent or guardian present at Gym Night. Our volunteer supervisors are dedicated childcare professionals, so your children are in good hands. Of course, parents are always welcome to stay and play!

Please sanitize your child’s hands and check in with gym night supervisors upon arrival. All registered participants will appear on the list and be admitted. Those who do not appear on the list, will need to get registered and will not be admitted. 

 

Behavior and pickup

Children are to behave appropriately. Parents will be called and asked to pick up their child if there are any incidents of bullying or aggression. You may be asked to remain at Gym Night to supervise your child if there are multiple incidents.

All children are to be picked up at 8:15 pm sharp. Please encourage your child to help clean up the gym at 8 pm. TGCA volunteer supervisors really appreciate help from kids and parents. 

 

Cancelation

Program cancellation due to COVID regulations: the TGCA follows all restrictions recommended by both the civic and the provincial governments. If new regulations are announced that force the cancelation of Open Gym Night, and the amount of time remaining in the program warrants it, the TGCA will issue refunds for the remaining dates of the program.  

Kids and Youth Art Classes

Fall 2023 youth art class registration now closed | please check back in December to see what coming up in 2024

The community association is pleased to offer art classes for kids and youth for Fall 2023. Our classes are for ages 5 – 15, Sundays, beginning September 24. 

The instructor, Karen Pennifold (see bio below), will lead classes through age and skill appropriate art concepts and methods and use contemporary and historic examples in her lessons to bring context and weight to how art effects our lives. Younger and older kids can expect a fun and engaging class where they’re encouraged to discover their individual talents and explore their imaginations.

Fees Classes are $50 for TGCA members and $75 for non-members. Become a TGCA member here. Learn more about our membership here.

Location All classes are in The Horizon Room in the mid-section of the facility. See the orange star on the map at the bottom of this page.

Materials required for class are to be provided by students. See Fall 2023 materials list here. 

All kids and youth program instructors and volunteers hired or placed by the TGCA have valid Calgary Police vulnerable sector searches on file with the community association.

The TGCA abides by all civic and provincial health and pandemic restrictions. Currently there are no restrictions in place, however, should there be announcements of restrictions, students will be expected to abide by these mandates. Refunds will be provided only in the case of a mandated closure of the TGCA and refunds will be prorated for the remaining duration of dates in the classes.

If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa, TGCA programming and community engagement coordinator, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com

Your TGCA Art Instructor: Karen Pennifold

Karen has been creating children and youth art programming for over 15 years and has experience with children and youth of all ages as well as art classes in a variety of mediums. Karen is a self-taught artist and her artwork depicts Canadian landscapes, wildlife, Canadian Indigenous Culture and her work has been greatly influenced by The Group Of Seven.

Choose from 2 classes for 3 age ranges from September through December

All kids and youth art classes are 5 dates, $50 for members and $75 for non-members

Still Life Drawing Classes 

Sundays, Sept. 24 – Oct. 29, no class on Oct. 8, Thanksgiving Sunday | 5 dates | registration now closed

Please click the class below to see description.

Medium – pencil/coloured pencil

Please note that these classes are prerequisite to the following Fantasy character drawing classes for ages 5 – 12, so please make sure your child is registered for these (or has taken a drawing class with Karen) if they’d like to attend the next ones.

Art class materials listed here. 

Registration now closed, this class is full. 

Ages 5 – 8 | all skill levels | Sept. 24 – Oct. 29 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | 5 dates | in the Horizon Room, see above

$50 for TGCA members | $75 for non-members

Introduction for students to learn the concepts of still life and practice the basics of geometrics, how to create 3D art by using texturing, shading and value to make their drawings more realistic. In this series, students will study how every day items intersect with art.

Registration now closed, this class is full. 

Ages 9 – 12 | all skill levels | Sept. 24 – Oct. 29 | 3 – 4 pm | 5 dates

$50 for TGCA members | $75 for non-members

Students will study and create still life art building upon their knowledge of texturing, shading, value while adding more depth and definition to create realistic 3D drawings. In addition, students will be given the added challenge to practice observational drawing skills throughout the class. A multimedium approach will also be introduced so students may experiment with combining different mediums to make their art come to life.

Ages 13 – 15 | all skill levels | Sept. 24 – Oct. 29 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm | 5 dates

$50 for TGCA members | $75 for non-members

Students will practice skills of texturing, shading, value and adding depth; paying closer attention to detail to create realistic 3D drawings. They’ll be challenged to use observational drawing skills to create their own still life art. Studying Andy Warhol, students will create a similar artwork in his style as a commentary on everyday items that define our world. A multimedium approach will also be introduced in this session so students may experiment with combining different mediums to make their art come to life.

Fairytales, Fantasy and Folklore; Line Drawing and Character Design Classes

Sundays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 | 5 dates | registration now closed

Please click the class below to see details.

Medium – pencil/coloured pencil

Art class materials list here.

Click on the class below to register

Class details and descriptions

Registration closed, class full

Ages 5-8 | Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 | all skill levels | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | 5 dates

$50 for TGCA members | $75 for non-members

Students will be introduced to fairytale characters that have been used in storytelling. Using skills previously learned, students will be given step by step instructions to recreate these mythical creatures.

Ages 9 – 12 | all skill levels | Sundays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 | 3 – 4 pm | 5 dates

$50 for TGCA members | $75 for non-members

Students will be introduced to these fairytale characters  that have been used in story telling. Using skills previously learned, students will be given step by step instructions to recreate these mythical creatures. Advanced students will be given the challenge to add more detail; focusing on different line drawing techniques.  Lastly,  students will then combine previous drawings to create one of their own mythical creatures or will have the option to create their own character.

Ages 13 – 15 | all skill levels | Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm | 5 dates

$50 for TGCA members | $75 for non-members

Students will be introduced to these fairytale characters  that have been used in story telling. Using skills previously learned, students will be given step by step instructions to recreate these mythical creatures. Advanced students will be given the challenge to add more detail; focusing on different line drawing techniques. Lastly, students will combine previous drawings to create one of their own mythical creatures or will have the option to create their own character.