Welcome to the Community Groups page! This section is reserved for organizations and groups offering recreation and sports, arts and cultural activities, education and training opportunities for the community.
Recreational Programming
- Chakradance Kids with Magdalena
- Dame Más Dance
- Fort William Curling and Athletic Club
- Lappe Nordic Ski Club
- Loch Lomond Ski Area
- Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
- Norwesters Alpine Club
- Spirit Of Dance
- Thunder Bay Figure Skating Club
- Thunder Bay Skating Academy
- Thunder Bay Gymnastics Association
- Thunder Bay Giant Gymnastics
- Ultimate Gymnastics
Chakradance Kids with Magdalena
Our classes are Playful, Creative, and Full of Magic!
With original music, modern-day fairytales, expressive movement, mandala-based art, meditation and breath awareness.
Naga’s Curse – Primary 9 Week Program
Ages 6-9
Sat. January 18 – March 22
9:30am (1 hour)
Cost: $200
No class March Break
The Magic Story Tree – Kindy 9 Week Program
Ages 3.5 to 5
Sat. January 18 – March 22
11:00am (45 min)
Cost: $200
No class March Break
These classes offer children space where they can truly discover who they are in magical ways.
Register today:
Dame Más Dance
Adult African and Latin Dance Classes
Dive into the world of dance with our exciting and invigorating dance classes! Join a community of like-minded individuals in a supportive and friendly environment. Dance is not just about movement; it’s about connection and having fun!
We offer beginner and/or intermediate level classes in kizomba, salsa, bachata and merengue for adults (18+). You don’t need a partner since we will exchange partners during the class. Have a partner and don’t want to change? No problem! Visit our website to book today! We are located in the Arthur St. and Mapleward Rd area.
Cost: $22 drop-in or $180 for a 10-Class Dance Pass (shareable between 2 people). Prices include HST.
Register TodayProgram Informationinfo@damemasdance.ca807-252-7265
Fort William Curling Club
Rock With Us This Fall/Winter!
New to curling? No problem – our certified coaches and experienced volunteers will teach you how! Seasoned veteran? We’ve got you covered with a variety of competitive leagues!
At FWCC, we offer:
- Curling 101 & Adult Learn to Curl Programs for Beginners
- Open League Curling 3 nights/week
- Business Women’s League
- Stick Curling
- Wreck-reational League
- Doubles & Mixed Leagues
- Social Leagues
- Youth Curling
- and so much more…
Visit our website to learn more about our leagues and programs for all skill levels.
We can’t wait to see you on the ice!
Register Today!Visit Our Websitecurlfwcc@gmail.com(807) 622-5377
Lappe Nordic Ski Club
Outdoor fun for the whole family! 'Kids Run Wild' Starts September 5th
Programs for all ages & abilities! Dryland & On-Snow program options available!
Recreation, fitness, skill-development, competitive:
Jackrabbits/Track Attack
Yetis/Fast & Fit
Race & Performance
Masters
KIDS RUN WILD!
Ages 5-14
Outdoor, adventure-based kids activities including orienteering, hikes and games.
September 5- October 31
Thursdays 6 – 7:30 pm and some Saturday adventures
Primarily at Centennial Park
Loch Lomond Ski Area
Unlock your Alpine potential @ Loch Lomond Ski Area
Registration for 2024-2025 programming will open in September 2024 as our office opens for the season.
Visit our website: Kids Group Lessons – Loch Lomond Ski Area website will update with current season programming in September or give us a call 1(807)475-7787 m-f 9-2 in September for assistance with booking.
Our School Break Camps pack a punch of skiing fun into the school holidays. Over 5 days, kids can zoom down the slopes daily, sharpening their skills and making new friends in a short time. It’s a fun way for them to make the most of their break from school!
Loch Lomond will offer 2 – 5 day camps over the Winter Break and 1 – 5 day camp during the March Break. All camps offer options for ages 4-17 and skill levels from first time beginner to expert.
Loch Lomond Winter Programs are a great way for kids to learn new skills while making new friends and having fun outdoors. Loch Lomond offers 1/2 day and full day options on weekends From January – March. Program options include 5 week or 10 week and can be 1 day (Sat or Sun) or 2 day (Sat and Sun) weekly.
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
Discover Sports History
Visit the region’s only sports museum and hall of fame which features an exhibit gallery resembling the various venues of sport containing displays of artifacts celebrating the rich tradition of sport and a Hall of Fame honouring the athletes, builders and teams who have brought pride to the area through their many accomplishments.
NOMINATE an Athlete, Builder or Team. Nominations are accepted throughout the year, but must be received by January 31st to be considered for that year.
Educational programs and tours are offered for schools and groups. A sports library and archives are available for researchers.
Located at 219 May Street South, beside City Hall, in Downtown Thunder Bay South, this heritage facility is open to the public Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Admission by donation (recommended at $3)
Nomination Information: https://www.nwosportshalloffame.com/submit-a-nominationnwosport@tbaytel.net8076222852
Norwesters Alpine Club
Alpine Ski Racing @ Loch Lomond
Registration for 2024-2025 training programs for athletes U8 (ages 6-7) through U16 is open as of September 2024 at www.nacracing.ca.
Norwesters Alpine Club (NAC) offers alpine ski racing based at Loch Lomond Ski Area. As a member club of Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) and Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) our programs are guided by and designed around the ACA Long Term Athlete Development model. Our coaches are certified under ACA – Canadian Ski Coaches and the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA). At the heart of the club are our young athletes and everything we do is designed to support them.
Athlete Centred, Coach Driven, Parent & Volunteer Supported
Registration Opens September 2024NAC Racingnacracing2010@gmail.com
Spirit Of Dance
Spirit Of Dance Studio
Come and join us for the 2024-2025 Dance Season!
See the links below for more information.
Register NowProgram Informationspiritofdancetbay@yahoo.ca8076234789
Thunder Bay Figure Skating Club
Program registration opens in August
TBFSC offers a variety of programs designed to cater to all ages and skating levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skater, we have the perfect program for you!
Parent & Tot, CanSkate, Star Devlopment, Star Skate, Can Power, Teen & Adult Skate, Synchronized Skating
TBFSC is a proud supporter of ProKids and Special Olympics Ontario, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of skating.
RegistrationLearn About Our Programstbfsc.membership@gmail.com
Thunder Bay Skating Academy
It's Never Too Late to Learn to Skate
Inspiring all citizens of Thunder Bay and area to embrace the joy of skating. The Thunder Bay Skating Academy offers learn to skate, hockey fundamental and figure skating programming for all ages. Our nationally certified coaching staff will ensure you have the best skating advantage. Please visit our website to check out the program descriptions to find out what’s best for your skater. Our programs run October-December, January-March and April-June.
We look forward to seeing you on the ice!
RegistrationProgram Informationthunderbayskatingacademy@gmail.com807-622-7758
THUNDER BAY GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION
Flip into Winter 2024-2025: Start the Winter Season with Gymnastics Fun!
Our Winter Session at Thunder Bay Gymnastics offers a fantastic opportunity for gymnasts of all skill levels to grow, build confidence, and enhance their abilities! With our dedicated coaches and well-equipped facilities, your child will gain strength, agility, and skills in an encouraging environment.
For little ones, our weekday morning Parent/Tot classes are a great way to begin their gymnastics journey with fun, engaging activities right by your side.
Whether they’re learning the basics or perfecting advanced techniques, we have programs suited to every age and experience level.
Enroll today to start an exciting winter of gymnastics!
Classes start the week of December 2nd, 2024.
Register Now!Program Informationtbgatwisters@tbaytel.net807-628-8474
Thunder Bay Giant Gymnastics
Winter and Spring Programs
Giant Gymnastics is Northwestern Ontario’s largest gymnastics facility offering a wide range of programs.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
- Gymnastics
- Tumbling
- Trampoline / Foam Pit
- Acrotastics
- Drop In Classes
- Birthday Parties
- PA Day Camps
- March Break Camp
- Parent Night Out – Gymnastics and a Movie
Visit our website to explore the many classes offered to fit a busy family’s schedule.
REGISTER TODAYREGISTER HEREmartha.giantgymnastics@tbaytel.net807-683-3730
Ultimate Gymnastics
WINTER RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS PARKOUR AND TINY NINJAKOUR PROGRAMS
Join Thunder Bay’s Ultimate Club
Ultimate Gymnastics is Thunder Bay’s ULTIMATE privately owned and operated Gymnastics & Parkour Centre. Ultimate Gymnastics is the only local facility operated by executives with professional sports ownership and management experience, offering children of all skills and levels the opportunity to enjoy a fun, safe and welcoming, shame-free environment both recreationally and competitively. Learn and grow with us in gymnastics, tumbling AND MORE including Thunder Bay’s ORIGINAL, long-running and extremely popular ninja program…PARKOUR.
Our Parkour instructors are not just coaches…they’re ACTUAL parkour enthusiasts.
TINY NINJAKOUR
One of our newest and most popular programs, Tiny Ninjakour, puts youngsters through the paces of our unique, one-of-a-kind, self-developed program combining gymnastics, ninja and of course parkour. Don’t settle for canned programming, come enjoy and learn unique fun challenging skills, with lessons that change focus weekly.
Enjoy a full 12-week recreational session with Ultimate Gymnastics. You’ll FLIP For Us. The fall session runs from early September through mid December.
Unsure of which program is right for your child? Call us to speak with one of our friendly office staff. Join us as we celebrate our incredible 10TH Anniversary, 10 years of providing the best experience in the entire city.
ULTIMATE TEAM (Competitive and Pre-Competitive)
Wanting a little bit more for your athlete? Call and ask how to be part of about our amazing Ultimate Team, competitive and pre-competitive programs. Athletes can choose to train anywhere from 1.5 hours all the way up to 20 hours weekly. Competitions are in the US. Join the team that dominated all other Canadian clubs last season at meets in Minnesota and Wisconsin. There’s no shame in training “outside the box”. If you are NOT at Ultimate, quite simply…YOU’RE NOT!
Our coaches are the friendliest, most welcoming and encouraging instructors in the region. We also offer the cleanest facility you’ll ever find….HANDS DOWN! We know…because we hear it all the time and we love hearing it.
Be sure to follow us on instagram for the latest information.
Register NowProgram Informationingym@tbaytel.net807-344-3547
Education, Employment and Training
- Anishinabek Employment and Training Services – English Course
- Fort William Historical Park
- Thunder Bay Public Library
- Thunder Bay Ventures
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services - English Course
Fort William Historical Park
March Break Day Camps
Adventure awaits at Fort William Historical Park! Campers will enjoy an array of programming, including outdoor fun, Indigenous cultural experiences, games, and crafts.
Dates: March 10 to 14, 2025
Ages: 8-9
Cost: $150 (includes HST)
Thunder Bay Public Library
Reading Buddies
Dates: Wednesdays from January 15 – March 5
Location: Waverley Resource Library
Session Times: 5:30pm & 6:30pm
Reading Buddies is designed to help children in grades 1-3 enhance their reading skills and build confidence. This free weekly program pairs children with a reading buddy to read stories and play literacy-based games in a fun and supportive environment.
Registration begins January 2 at 9:30am
Thunder Bay Ventures
Enter the Den School Business Plan Competition
Students (Grades 7 to 12) … Win money for your business idea.
“Enter the Den” is an exciting and educational initiative for Thunder Bay students. It is a gentler version of the TV show “Dragon’s Den” with practical feedback to all semi-finalists and finalists. Encouraging creativity and innovation helps students develop their skills and confidence as future business leaders.
Enter the Den supports, assists, and motivates students in their entrepreneurial pursuits. Providing assistance and materials to students competing in the contest can greatly enhance their overall experience and chances of success.
In developing their business idea, it is expected that the students will follow the format of a business plan. Students do not have to start a business – the goal is to learn what is involved in starting a business and realizing that it can be a career choice.
The three cash prizes for each category will go to students with good business ideas that have been well researched, well presented, and well defended. Both written and oral presentations will be required.
For more information please contact:
enterthedentbay@gmail.com
or Thunder Bay Ventures office 807-768-6650
www.entertheden.ca
Enter your Business IdeaEnter your Business IdeaEnterTheDenTBay@gmail.com8077686650
Health and Wellness
- Thunder Bay District Health Unit
- Thunder Bay District Health Unit
- Thunder Bay and District Health Unit
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), facilitated through the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, is an Ontario government funded dental care program that provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older. Our experienced dental professionals provide compassionate care in a supportive, accessible environment, tailored to meet the needs of older adults. The OSDCP aims to improve seniors’ overall health and well-being by addressing dental issues promptly.
For more information on eligibility, please visit the following website: ontario.ca/seniorsdental. If you have any questions or need support applying for the program, please call the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Oral Health Program at (807) 625-5984 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630 ext. 5984.
Healthy Smiles Ontario Program
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) is a provincially funded dental program, facilitated through the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, which provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for eligible children and youth aged 17 and under. By ensuring access to essential dental care, Healthy Smiles Ontario helps prevent dental issues and promotes overall health and well-being.
Learn more about the program and check eligibility at www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care.
For questions or support in applying, you can also contact the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s oral health program at (807) 625-5984 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630 ext. 5984.
Start Early: Fluoride Varnish Program
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit Start Early: Fluoride Varnish Program provides free fluoride varnish treatment to children up to 4 years old. Fluoride varnish is a protective coating that is applied directly onto the teeth using a tiny brush. It is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. It can be applied as soon as the first baby teeth appear and it is a fast, easy and painless process.
If you have any questions or to book an appointment please call the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Oral Health Program at (807) 625-5984 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630 ext. 5984.