Camps & Courses 

All camps and courses listed below require pre-registration
 
Summer Camp
Don't have your kids sitting around all summer, get them up and active with our Recreation team at the Pomeroy Sport Center! We are hosting 4, week long, camps full of non-stop games and activities. Campers will go on field trips, swim at the North Peace Leisure Pool, play games on the dry floor, jump on bouncy castles at the Kids Arena Field House, run around outside in our parks, and so much more.

Dates: August 8 - 12 OR August 22 - 26
Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 10
Location: Pomeroy Sport Center
Cost: $225 per week
Register online, in person, or by calling 250-785-4592

Standard First Aid - Red Cross
Participants will use hands-on training and practice to learn the first aid skills necessary to respond with confidence in an emergency. This comprehensive Standard First Aid course covers all the information in the emergency first aid program and more!

Age: 14+
Date: August 8 & 9
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: North Peace Leisure Pool Meeting Room
Cost: $193.92 + tax
Register online, in person, or by calling 250-787-8178

Home Alone Course
This program is designed to provide children 9 to 11 years of age with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied. The program focuses on group discussions, problem solving, role-playing, and instructor-led demonstrations. The Student Reference Book is designed to allow the program participants to actively participate in class assignments. It provides a review of the program material, as well as additional information that will be of value to the students.
Upon the completion of this program, each child will to able to:

Establish a daily routine
Manage their time more efficiently
Identify what responsibilities they have while being home alone
Demonstrate what to do in case of an emergency and how and when to call 911
Understand the basics of first aid procedures

Age: 9 - 11
Date
: August 10
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $39.05
Location: North Peace Leisure Pool Meeting Room

Babysitting Course
The Canadian Red Cross Course is aimed towards children ages 11-15. It teaches the business of babysitting, creating safe environments while caring for babies to school age children and being able to handle emergencies and basic first aid situations.

Completion Requirements: 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam

Age: 11 - 15
Cost: $94.65
Date: August 17 & 18
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

National Lifeguard
This certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. 
Prerequisites 
  • Proof of Standard First Aid with CPR-C or Aquatic Emergency Care must be shown on the first day of the NL Course.
  • Bronze Cross
  • 16 years of age by the end of the course
Please note: Emergency First Aid and Occupational First Aid Level 1 are NOT equivalent to Standard First Aid. Occupational First Aid Level 2 & 3 meet the Standard First Aid prerequisite.
It is strongly recommended the SFA/CPR-C be current in order to be successful in the National Lifeguard program as first aid will not be re-taught within the course.

IMPORTANT: Admittance to this course will be denied if prerequisites are not met and no refund will be given. Please arrive to class early with your original (no photocopies) certification documentation and government issued ID.

Age
: 16+
Cost: $513.95 + Tax 
Date:August 21 - 24 & August 28 - 31
Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Fitness & Lifestyle 

All camps listed below require preregistration unless otherwise stated.

A light hearted session that is short, but packed with a combination of stretching, sustained and flowing poses and ending with relaxation.

Focus will be given to breathing, basic alignment and mindfulness - that will leave you feeling renewed.

All levels are welcome!

Date: August 3 - 24
Time: 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Cost: $39.14 + Tax
 
Drop in spaces are available on a first come, first served basis for Spaces may NOT be available if the class fills from preregistration.
 
Senior Social

Seniors 65+ are invited to join us for games and sports, followed by tea and socializing.

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Pomeroy Sport Center
Cost: $2
 
Pool Programs NPLP
To check out all the details or to register for programs, click HERE

The NPLP has a NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE!

Don't forget to stop in and see us Wednesday evenings for lots of extra summer fun (including games and prizes) during Midweek Mayhem. Each week there will be a different theme with tons of games and FUN! Be sure to bring the whole family and beat the heat this summer
  • August 3 - Fort St. John Ninja Warrior
  • August 10 - Disco Party
  • August 17 - Sharks!
  • August 24 - Movie in the Pool (The Angry Birds Movie)
  • August 31 - Safari Adventure
We'll be putting out our inflatables at random intervals during the summer as well, so each day you visit may bring a surprise.

For more information, call 250-787-8178
Recreation Programs PSC
Check out all the details for the programs listed below by clicking HERE

Tumble Time
Bring your family to the Kids Arena Field House and crawl through tunnels, play with sport gear, and to play ball. Don't forget indoor shoes and a water bottle.

Date: Mondays from 9:00am - 12:00pm until the end of summer.

Important: We are no longer accepting cash for drop in, punch passes can be purchased at the Visitor Center or the North Peace Leisure Pool.

Play in the Park
Ready to get outside and enjoy Summer? Come to our Play in the Park sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings! Each session takes place at a different local community park. Parents - bring your kids to play, socialize, and get active! This is also a great opportunity for you to meet other moms and dads! Our staff will be on site with games, gear, and fun activities for kids! This program is free and parental supervision is required.

Play in the Park Schedule
August 2 - Estates Park
August 4 - Kin Park
August 9 - Mathews Park
August 11 - NEAT Community Gardens
August 16 - Carriere Park
August 18 - Panorama Ridge Park
August 23 - W.I. Centennial Park
August 25 - Concord Park
August 30 - Centennial Park


Cost: FREE 
Dates: Tuesday & Thursday (Until August 30)
Times:  9:30am - 11:30 pm
Location: City Parks
Ages: Families (all children must be supervised by adult)

Wheelchair Sports
Want to try something new? The City of Fort St. John is excited to provide 2 sessions of wheelchair sports this summer. Rip around in a sport wheelchair and play games in their adapted forms, including: Wheelchair basketball, Boccia, and Wheelchair Rugby. This program is available for both able and non-able bodied individuals. Don't miss out on the chance to try something new and fun! These sessions are introductory - no experience required.
August 26 will be sledge hockey! Participants are suggested to bring gloves, helmets and elbow pads. 

Participants Require
: Indoor/clean running shoes
Date:  August 5 & 26
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Pomeroy Sport Centre
Cost: Drop in fees apply. Pay at the Visitor Centre
Ages: All ages (dry floor will be split into groups according to the participants)

Summer Ice Schedule
Includes Youth, Teen and Adult Drop in Hockey. Parent & Child Stick & Puck, Parent & Tot Skating, Public Skating, Lap Skating and a return of the popular Progress Energy Free Skate on Sundays! 
Date
: August 22 - August 4

Private Skating Lessons
Ice season is coming up. Want to brush up on some skills? Try our private skating lessons! One on one or small group lessons are available on every day during August 22 - 26. Using the Active Communities Learn to Skate program, skaters will work through 6 levels and learn techniques to assist with balance, stopping, turning, and getting more comfortable on the ice. Lessons are available for all ages and abilities. Book your 30 minute lesson sets by calling 250-785-4592.

Want to skate with a family member or friend? These lessons are available for up to groups 4 of students. Students must book together. Additional students get a 50% discount on lessons. Must call during Recreation Programmer work hours to get approval for additional student enrollment (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm).

Date: Monday August 22 - Friday August 26
Ages: 3+
Location: Pomeroy Sport Centre
Time: Book your lessons between 3:30pm - 5:30pm (30 minute lessons)
Cost: $99

Girls Hockey Clinics (ages 5 - 12) 
It's time to get back on the ice! Girls - grab your gear and join us at the PSC for some skills, drills, and a scrimmage to get ready for upcoming season. With certified female coaches and members of the North Peace Eagles Ladies Hockey Team, this will be a great opportunity to learn the game from local players.
All skill levels are welcome but full gear is required.

Date: Tuesday August 23
Time/Ages:
5:30pm - 6:30pm (Pre Novice/Novice)
6:45pm - 7:45pm Atom/Peewee (ages 9-12)
Location: Pomeroy Sport Centre
Cost: Drop in Fees apply - only $3.00 for youth

Bantam/Midget Girls Hockey Clinic
Got a try out coming up? Girls - grab your gear and join us at the PSC for some skills, drills, and a scrimmage to get ready for upcoming season. With certified female coaches and members of the North Peace Eagles Ladies Hockey Team, this will be a great opportunity to learn the game from local players.
All skill levels are welcome but full gear is required.

Date: Wednesday August 24
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Ages:  Bantam/Midget/Adult (13+)
Location: Pomeroy Sport Centre
Cost: Drop in Fees apply - only $3.00 for youth
Special Events 

Take a scenic ride around the beautiful Peace River Country. Everything starts at the Pomeroy Sport Centre with a pancake breakfast being served 7:30am - 8:30am.

Date: Saturday August 20
Time: Ride is from 9am-5pm
Cost: Poker Hands are $30

Beat the Heat 3 - on - 3 Hockey Tournament
Get ready for the upcoming hockey season with our Beat the Heat 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament. This fun event will feature 4 divisions for everyone ages 8 and up! This half ice tournament will use mini nets, so no goaltenders are required. Teams are required to have a minimum of 5 players and those looking for a team can register as a single. Registration must be done in person at the Visitor Centre.

Date: August 27 & 28
Location: Pomeroy Sport Centre
Ages: 4 Divisions (Ages 8+)
Cost: $150 per team (min. 5 people per team) or $30 per player

Youth Advisory Council - YAC
 
We want to hear from youth ages 12 - 18!

The Youth Advisory Council of Fort St. John was developed in 2010 as a potential solution toward antisocial behavior in our community, to get a better sense of what Fort St. John's youth would like to see in Fort St. John, and to act as a liaison between the youth of the community and City Council.

It is the vision of the committee to provide a link between the youth of Fort St. John and City Council.

The Fort St. John Youth Advisory Council will enhance the quality of life of youth by providing information, resources, and leadership to both their peers and City Council, while creating positive alternative activities for young people to participate in.


What do youth in FSJ want? What would be the ultimate event? Bring your ideas to our YAC meetings and help us create better events/workshops/programs for youth in FSJ.

Meetings take place on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 4:30pm - 5:30pm at City Hall.

Contact Lisa for more information at 250-787-5791.
Table of Contents
Content Descriptions 

Camps & Courses - Items listed here include spring break and summer camps, lifeguarding courses, and more. Everything listed will require preregistration so make sure to sign up quickly.

Fitness & Lifestyle - Are you looking for dance lessons? Lacrosse? Yoga Fitness? This is the section for classes that will get your heart pumping and that may require preregistration.

Recreation Programs - This is where you will find fun events like Tumble Time, Play in the Park, and more. Events here are usually drop in friendly.

Pool Programs - Tween and Teen night, Movie at the Pool, and more! This is the place to get all of that. If it's a drop in pool program, it will be listed here.

Special Events - There are other assorted items that will come and go as large scale events pass by, like Community Awards, One Stop Registration, and the FSJ Amazing Race, as well as other events that may impact city facilities.

Youth Advisory Council - The YAC is a youth group that helps organize kid friendly events all around the city. If they are hosting an event, it's going to show up here.

You can now also register for courses or get more information on a program just by clicking the BLUE
title - it's a link! This will take you directly to our online enrollment page, saving you time and making it easier to enroll into the classes you're interested in.
Report a Pothole!

Our crews are out filling potholes as fast as they can but you can help by telling us where the worst ones are. 

There are three ways to report any service request to the City. 

1Call 311
 
2 - Complete the Report a Problem form on the City website. 
 
3Download the Fort St. John City app from your App Store or Google Play. The app has a Report a Problem function from the Home screen. Just choose the topic (Roads, Parks, Bylaw etc) and enter your concern. You can even activate GPS to pinpoint the location or upload a photo. 
 
In addition to being able to report issues directly to the City from your phone the app also provides: 
  • Garbage Day and Recycle Day reminders. You will never put out the wrong bin!
     
  • A tool to look up items to find out where to recycle them
     
  • Links to ice schedules and pool schedules
      
  • AND if there is an emergency - like emergency water shut off or flooding etc - in your neighborhood the City can send you an alert right to your phone
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