Children/Youth Programs

There will be a number of new & returning programs & activities during the fall/winter season. Youth Activities will be held on School Days off and during Christmas & March Break. Flyers will be sent home in advance through the schools & day cares. Please watch the Sackville Tribune Post & Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre Signboard for further updates. For more information call Deanna Cadman @ 364-4958.

Fall Dance Session

With Instructor Evelyne Germain professional dancer/actor/certified teacher at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (125 Main Street, Pink Church) September – December (12 weeks)

  • Creative Movement: pre-school with their Mom. Moms dance too! 9:30am-10:20am, $85
  • Creative Movement: Kindergarten/Grade 1, 10:30am-11:20am, $85
  • Creative Dance with Technique for Grades 1, 2 & 3: 4:30pm-5:30pm, $96
  • Dance Technique for ages 8-12: 5:30pm-6:30m, $96
  • Beginner Dance for Adults: 6:40pm-7:40pm, $96

Classes are a blend of modern dance and jazz dance. In all classes we work on flexibility, balance, coordination, posture, agility, structured improvisation and musicality. No need to buy special clothes or equipment. 10% discount for second child from same family. Trial class available for $10.

To register or for more information contact Evelyne Germain, germainevelyne@hotmail.com or 536-4879.

Highland Dancing

The Sackville Highland Dancing Club will be starting in September. Classes will take place at 9:00am on Saturday mornings. For more information please contact Michelle Dobbin at 536-0821.

Girl Guides of Canada

Come join in the fun with the Sackville Guiding movement. Girls from the ages of 5-18 are invited to join.

  • Sparks (5-6)
  • Brownies (7-8)
  • Guides (9-12)
  • Pathfinders (12-15)
  • Rangers (15-18)

For more information contact Audrey Hicks at 536-1064

Windsor Gymnastics

Windsor Gymnastics offers classes for children as young as 3 years old up to 13. We provide a small coach to gymnast ratio running the CANGYM program and are registered with the New Brunswick Gymnastics Association. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Live Bait Theatre with 1 and 2 hour classes available. For more information contact Lucia Neander at 506-229-6444 or windsorgymnasticsnb@gmail.com

Sackville Swim Club

Individuals 5 years and up who are interested in swimming are welcome to join the Sackville Swim Club. Programs include learn to swim levels; competitive swimming as well as master’s level coaching. Call President, Wayne Anderson 536-9814 or Coach, John Peters 364-8817 or 364-2403 for further information.

Sackville Curling Club

Little Rocks For ages 6–11. The game of curling is introduced at a young age with smaller curling rocks and special safety precautions. Membership fee $40. Contact Nancy Tower 939-2284

Juniors Introduction, instruction and curling time is offered for ages 12-19. All skill levels are welcome. Membership fee $40. Contact Kathleen Trites 536-1432

Sackville Tae Kwan Do

Sackville Tae Kwan Do Classes are set to start on October 6 and will be held every Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30pm–8:00pm at the Salem Elementary School.
For more information contact Bill Crossman at 364-1887.

Bob Edgett’s Boys Boxing Club

The Bob Edgett’s Boys Boxing Club for boys and girls has been in existence for well over 50 years. They have traveled and competed in various parts of the United States, Australia, Africa, Europe and Canada, and hold numerous titles. The club also hosts many fundraising events for the disabled, fire victims and others.

To become a member of the BEBC you must be willing to dedicate your time to the skill of the sport with strict rules being enforced. The club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening from 7:00pm-9:00pm. All are welcome and there is no cost for the meetings.

The boxing club receives most of its funding through the collection of cans and bottles so please give generously. For more information, please call Mark Adams @ 334-2210.

1st Tantramar Scouts

Boys and Girls Welcome! It might be a short hike at a weekly meeting, a canoeing weekend along a river or a week-long camp in the woods. Scouting has always emphasized fun and adventure in the outdoors.

  • Beavers (5-7)
  • Cubs (8-10)
  • Scouts (11-14)
  • Ventures (14-17)
  • Rovers (18-26)

Cost varies and bursaries are available for those seeking financial assistance. For more info call Malcolm Phinney at 364-0808, 536-4117 or visit www.scouts.ca

Sackville Basketball Association

The Basketball Association has basketball available for children and youth grades 1 to 8. For all groups there is a mixture of learning the fundamentals and games that keep children interested and create a fun and exciting atmosphere. For more information contact Jennifer Whittemore @ 364-0978 or sackvillebasketball@gmail.com .

Tantramar Family Resource Centre

Family’s Day Out Funded by a grant from the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeast NB. Family’s Day Out is a series of free events for families of all kinds that focus on family literacy skills. For more information call 939-8372, email tfrc@eastlink.ca or visit TantramarFamilyResourceCentre.wordpress.com.

Parental Classes Tantramar Family Resource Centre and VON Canada, Healthy Baby & Me are offering free prenatal classes in the fall. To register for the 6-8 week program (one night a week), call the TFRC at 939-8372 or email tfrc@eastlink.ca

Contact person is Stacey Merrigan, Office Coordinator, TFRC 9A Willow Lane, Sackville, NB (506) 939-8372 or www.tantramarfamily.ca

Sackville Youth Marksmanship Team

This is a program designed for boys and girls ages 18 and under. It involves the teaching of safe firearm handling and competitive/non-competitive marksmanship training. This training leads youth towards Canada Winter Games and Olympics if so desired. Youth with wheelchair disabilities are encouraged to participate as our program is mentored by a Para Olympic / Olympic Coach for wheelchair marksmanship. For further information contact Darlene Turner @ 536-0197 .

RCACS 681 Tantramar

The Air Cadets meet every Tuesday night from 6:00pm-9:00pm, beginning in September each year. Anyone – female and male – may join at age 12. There is no charge for the uniform or any of the routine activities. Costs are covered by DND the Air Cadet League of Canada, and local sponsors, including the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 and the Sackville Lions Club.

Activities Available: Opportunities and training in aviation [piloting], leadership, music/band, athletics and fitness, marksmanship, biathlon, outdoor survival, first aid, and courses at special summer training centres. Make new friends near home and from other provinces, travel may include military bases, places of interest, and other provinces.

For more information contact Lt (N) André Chevarie at 364-7670 or Captain Christine Cutten-Chassé at 384-8522.

Our Programming & Recreation brochures are available at Town Hall, at Community Development Programming & Tourism (182 Main St), and at many other locations around Sackville. You can also download them: