Upcoming Recreation Programs
Our Winter Program Guide is now available. Click HERE to view the guide.
Virtual Programs: Throughout the winter session, the RM of Lac du Bonnet will be offering a variety of virtual recreation programs. Virtual programs take place online, using video conferencing software so that participants can enjoy the program from the comfort of home. All RM of Lac du Bonnet virtual recreation programs continue to be instructor led.
MY GYM LIVE
The RM of Lac du Bonnet Recreation department is partnering with My Gym St Vital to offer a fun virtual family gym program!
My Gym LIVE brings amazing curriculum to your living room, rec room, or home dojo! These are NOT pre-recorded videos; this is LIVE interactive-instruction (two-way communication) from your favorite My Gym teachers!
Here's how it works:
Instead of meeting in person each week, you and your kids will attend My Gym LIVE classes as a supplement to your children's home education, learning, fitness and play. Kids will be able to interact with the teachers as if they were right in the room with them!
Schedule: The new My Gym LIVE class schedule is below.
Attend: When you want to attend one of the live classes, log on to your class from your laptop, smart TV, tablet, or phone and watch LIVE interactive classes led by your child(ren)'s favorite My Gym teachers.
Enjoy and Repeat! It's unlimited! Attend as many classes within your child's age group each week as you like. Whether you are in a parent and me class, a Mighty Mite class, Ninja or any other program, we will have awesome curriculum carefully crafted for your child's development. Siblings are welcome too, included in the inclusive unlimited family rate. Class descriptions included below.
Enrollment: $35 per family every 4 weeks - enrollment is for the entire family, and you are welcome to attend as many classes as you like each week.
Register online HERE
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Register HERE.
Six-Week Acrylic Painting Class
Throughout the 6 week program you will learn about paint color and combinations, how to use different brushes and brush techniques, and the care of brushes. You will also complete 3 different paintings (check them out on our Facebook event page). All course materials will be dropped off at your home prior to course start and are yours to keep following the program. Those residing outside the RM or Town of Lac du Bonnet will be asked to arrange a pick up from our Municipal Office to receive course materials.
Program starts January 28 - March 4, 2021. Classes run Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 pm.
A very big thank you to the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Suicide Prevention Committee for their support for this program. Their generous funding has assisted with covering all program materials/supplies for our participants, and has significantly subsidized the instructor fee! THANK YOU!
Registration Note: Please be aware that registration priority is given to RM of Lac du Bonnet residents only from January 7-18, 2021. Should spaces remain, effective January 19, registration will open to anyone in the North Eastman region interested in participating.
REGISTER HERE
4 Week Virtual Zumba Program with instructor Jan Keryluk!
Classes are offered on Mondays at 6:30 pm & Fridays at 10:00 am on Zoom. Cost: 8 classes for $25.00
The program will take place fully on Zoom with a duration of 1 hour, and links will be sent to participants prior to class start.
Zumba Gold is for anyone looking for a modified low impact Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. If you are just starting back into physical activity or coming back from illness or injury this is the perfect place to start. This class is also great for older adults. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. The benefits? A class that focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance.
What You'll Need: Wear clothing and footwear for physical activity. Clear space to workout at home and have your water bottle and hand towel near by, as well as a computer, tablet or phone to watch the class.
*Always consult your doctor before starting a new fitness program to find out if it's right for you
REGISTER HERE
Learn all about Electrical Engineering with the RM of Lac du Bonnet & Engineering for Kids Winnipeg!
Taking place virtually Saturday, March 6th, 2021 from 10am-11am.
During this one hour virtual workshop, participants ages 8-12, will learn about circuits and build their own light up greeting card. Participants will be mailed a supply kit with all the materials needed to complete the project.
In order to ensure participants receive their supply kit in time for the class, deadline to register/pay for this program is February 18, 2021.
Cost: $20.00 (includes all materials and virtual instructor led workshop)
REGISTER HERE
In-Person Programming: These programs and dates have been tentatively set. Should pandemic restrictions prohibit these programs from taking place as scheduled, new dates will be arranged. Those that are registered and paid, will be moved first to the new rescheduled dates (should this occur). Thank you for your understanding and patience. Safety of our participants and staff are the top priority. You can review a comprehensive outline of our safety precautions in place during programming under the "Program Policy" tab.
Canadian Firearms Safety Course (PAL) 
The CFSC is an eight hour firearm safety course. It is a federal requirement for those who wish to apply for a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). The course will start at 8:30 AM on Sunday January 31st, 2021, and there is eight (8) hours of classroom Instruction and then written and practical testing afterward.
Participants must be 16 years of age.
Cost: $120.00 per participant.
The course objectives for this course is as follows:
-To be able to handle and use firearms and ammunition safely.
-To be able to comply with firearms laws.
-To be able to store and display non-restricted firearms and ammunition safely.
-To transport non-restricted firearms and ammunition safely.
Register HERE.
Restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course (RPAL)
This course is a six hour hour restricted firearm safety course. It is a federal requirement for those who wish to apply for a Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (RPAL). The course will start at 8:30 AM on Sunday February 7th, 2021, and there is six (6) hours of classroom Instruction and then written and practical testing afterward.
Participants must be 16 years of age and have passed the regular PAL exam before taking this course/exam.
Cost: $120.00 per participant.
The course objectives for this course is as follows:
-To be able to handle and use restricted firearms and ammunition safely.
-To be able to comply with firearms laws.
-To be able to store and display restricted firearms and ammunition safely.
-To transport restricted firearms and ammunition safely.
Register HERE.
Babysitting Course 
Course Date: Saturday February 27th, 2021 9am-3:30pm
Test Date: Thursday March 6th, 2021 6:30pm-7:00pm
Location: The Lac Du Bonnet Municipal Office
You can register for this course HERE.
For the safety of fellow participants and instructors we are requiring all participants MUST WEAR A MASK while participating in our programs unless otherwise indicated. The only exception to this rule will be when participants are seated during eating times.
Course Information:
-Your child must be 12 yrs old by February 29, 2021 to take this course.
-Cost for the course is $45.00 this includes their handbook.
-This is a full day course please send a lunch, snacks and beverage for your child.
Some topics that will be covered include: Babysitting Basics, Child Care, How to play with Children, Fire Safety/Basic First Aid, Injuries and preventions, and diaper changing.
-Once the course is complete, participants are then required to do Practicum babysitting at someone’s home. This is to be at a NON Family Members home but due to Covid, some exceptions may apply. Your son/daughter may have to go to different homes to complete this, they are required to babysit an infant newborn-12 months of age, and either a toddler or a child up to the age of 6. This is a minimum of 4 hrs for each for a total of 8 hrs of babysitting. Your child does not get paid for doing the practicum part of this course, and the host family must be home supervising the child during this time. When the practicum is done participant's will then write their written exam. This will be taking place February 9, 2020 6:30-7:00 pm. The test takes approximately 10-15 min.
In-Service Day Camp
Need child care on days when school is out, or are your kids looking for something fun to fill their day off? Join the RM of Lac du Bonnet Recreation Department for Day Camps! A safe and fun way to keep your kids active on planned Sunrise School Division in-service days. For children ages 5-12 years.
Cost: $30 per day/ per participant
Please note that due to social distancing, spaces are limited.
February 5, 2021 - Science Camp
March 19, 2021- Superhero Camp
May 7, 2021 - Outdoor Adventure
Location: St. John’s Heritage Church and Arts Centre - 86 McArthur Ave, Lac du Bonnet, MB
REGISTER FOR CAMP HERE
There are a few options available in which families can apply for financial assistance to help off-set the costs associated with recreation, sports and camp registration. If you have any questions, need help applying or would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact our Recreation Director. She will be apply to assist you in whatever way is needed.
KidSport Funding
KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Manitoba provides grants of up to $300 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees. Clubs eligible for KidSport funding must be active members of their Provincial Sport Organizations (PSO). If you are not sure if the club you want to apply for is a member of thier respective PSO, we recommend contacting them to find out. You can find a list of all the Provincial Sport Organizations on the Sport Manitoba website here.
Jumpstart Funding
Jumpstart is a registered charity that helps kids from financially disadvantaged families participate in organized sports and physical activity. To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) chart or are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). View the LICO chart here.
Sunshine Fund
Every child deserves the opportunity to go to camp regardless of race, faith, family income, or special needs. Camp is a place where everyone belongs. The Manitoba Camping Association Sunshine Fund is here to help children experience the benefits of camp.
To apply for financial assistance, the Sunshine Fund application is available to download by clicking on the link below. To find out if you qualify for assistance, please review the Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-Off char on their website. If you qualify, the maximum subsidy amount is $700.00 per child per year.
Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis and only cover overnight camp programs. The number of children we can subsidize annually is dependent on public donations and grants that we receive.