School Year
Plenty Of Activites
WBYO hosts a huge variety of after school programs
during the months of September - June for all our youth.
All we ask is that you register and submit the permission slip
to us at 646 Portage Avenue or email us at [email protected].
For safety purposes, children can only be dropped off/picked up
at 646 Portage Avenue excluding specific programs stated on calendars.
To register, just click the button below!
during the months of September - June for all our youth.
All we ask is that you register and submit the permission slip
to us at 646 Portage Avenue or email us at [email protected].
For safety purposes, children can only be dropped off/picked up
at 646 Portage Avenue excluding specific programs stated on calendars.
To register, just click the button below!
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Book WormsMonday to Friday from 3:00PM to 4:25PM.
Bookworms is a literacy program where children come by after school and read independently or with staff and volunteers. We log every book they read, and for every 10 books they get to attend a Bookworms outing! Past outings include the zoo visits, movies, sports games, and more |
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Homework ClubMondays & Fridays from 3:00PM to 6:25PM
and Wednesdays from 6:00PM to 7:55PM. Homework Club is a program where children can bring any school work they have been given or asked for and have a space with snacks, supplies, laptops, internet access, and tutors to help them with their work, all provided free of charge. Children also get spoiled at WBYO with treats, outings, and anything else we can think of! Children with Straight-A-Effort report cards get even more prizes and fun activities of their choice! |
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Small Time Fun PAckMondays except 1st from 6:30PM to 8:25PM.
Small Time Fun Pack is a place for children to play games with each other, socialize, and enjoy each other's company all while at the gym! Small Time Fun Pack provides all of your favorite games, and is participant-led, meaning that the children decide what type of play they are interested in! This space encourages comradery, development of social skills, and exploration of new games and activities to widen their horizons. |
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Super Swim PArtyTuesdays from 4:00PM to 5:25PM.
Meet the WBYO staff inside Mulvey School beside the principals office by 3:35PM or at 646 Portage Avenue by 4:00PM sharp to then walk over to Sherbrook Pool with the WBYO staff for swimming! Children should come prepared with their own swim suits and towels! These are not formal lessons, but is a great time in the pool for children of all ages. |
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Family Yoga PartyTuesdays except 3rd from 5:30PM to 6:25PM.
We partner with some amazingly talented volunteers who are extremely passionate about yoga to interact with you on a weekly basis! At Family Yoga Party, we take an hour to stretch and bend our way into healthy living! WBYO has plenty of yoga mats that participants can use during programming! We encourage parents to join in on the fun too! |
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Jam SessionEvery 3rd Tuesday from 5:30PM to 6:25PM.
In this program, children get the opportunity to learn about different instruments through free play, circle and special music performances. Participants are provided with a variety of instruments including drums, keyboards, accordions, recorders, and tambourines to play and are taught the basics of rhythm and playing by our musical volunteers and staff. Staff and volunteers love to also play music related games such as Guess The Instrument, Guess The Song, Freeze Dance, and many more! Participants are also encouraged to practice their instruments of choice and perform for the group |
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Kids Laundry Night (Postponed)Tuesdays from 5:30PM to 7:55PM.
Kids are encouraged to bring in a small amount of their laundry to be washed during program hours. They are taught how to do their own laundry and are provided the laundry soap, dryer sheets and machines needed to get the task done. Laundry will be returned on the following day if needed. |
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Family Bingo NightEvery 1st Tuesday from 6:30PM to 8:25PM.
Bingo is fun for everyone because no one leaves without winning something while teaching children basic number recognition! Children who are having difficulty with numbers may be assisted by our older participants. We encourage parents to participate too! |
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Dreams (Postponed)Tuesdays from 6:30PM to 8:25PM.
Dreams is a career mentorship program that provides youth ages 10 to 16 with the opportunity to explore the infinite possibilities their future holds, and supplies them with the tools to get there. The core of the Dreams program is the mentorship meeting. This is an event in person or via Zoom where a child gets the one on one opportunity to meet somebody who works within their dream career field. Though these meetings usually only last around two hours, the lasting effect they have is immeasurable. The mentors provide a concrete base for the child’s dream. Our hope is that once they meet somebody who is actively living their dream, it becomes an achievable goal, and a possible reality as opposed to a drifting wish. All of the meetings have been successful and rewarding for all involved, and we appreciate all of the mentors helping our kids build life-long memories. |
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MathletesTuesdays except 1st from 6:30PM to 8:25PM.
Take the fear out of Math! Come and practice your math skills by playing games and using hands on tools. Every visit and challenge earns you Ken Bucks to spend on whatever you would like in our Mathletes Catalogue! Join us for games like Cribbage, Jeopardy, flash cards, and more! This program is fun for all ages, with a variety of skill levels. Come for the knowledge, stay for the fun! |
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Video Game Pizza PartyWednesdays from 3:00PM to 5:55PM.
This program is held at our centre and is a chance for Homework Club participants to unwind after school by challenging each other or one of our awesome volunteers to any of our 200+ video games prior to hitting the homework books. The children will have access to a PS5, PS4, Xbox 1, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, Sega Genesis, arcade machine, Foosball, Air Hockey, Beyblades, and more! During this time we also provide fruits & veggies and various treats and drinks! All we ask is that children visit with at least 5+ pages of homework that has not already been started on, that they will work on for 1.5hours later in the evening. |
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Yum Yum CLub (Postponed)Wednesdays from 6:00PM to 7:55PM.
Children will learn not only about nutrition and cooking techniques, but also about geography and culture while cooking as we talk about a dish’s history and where it comes from. Little hands learn how to peel vegetables, count and measure, while older participants learn how to handle sharper knifes, how to use kitchen appliances and that a watched pot never boils... |
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Grocery Giveaway (Postponed)Wednesdays from 8:00PM to 8:25PM.
We often receive plenty of generous donations ranging from school supplies, kitchen appliances, childrens clothes, books, foods & drinks, and more, on a weekly basis. Often though, some items we can not use within a reasonable time or have the space for at our centre. In this case, we offer these items to be claimed by children, parents, and volunteers to use and enjoy! |
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Nails & PonytailsThursdays from 3:00PM to 4:55PM.
We have nail art booklets that help with the creativity and imagination a child can use to create great artworks on their own or others nails! Children can also learn how to style their hair in many fashionable ways such as buns, pigtails, braids, twists, and more! |
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Team Sports NightThursdays from 5:30PM to 8:25PM.
This program is geared towards children age 10 and up. Younger children are welcome to join in though and often do. We use either the field or the gym at Mulvey School. On these nights we play team games like basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, hockey, and dodgeball. New teams are chosen each week, so there is always a place for everyone. As always, all games played are chosen and voted on by the children! Programs like these teach our kids that an active lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle, and we can achieve healthy living through fun and engaging play! |
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Free GymThursdays from 8:30PM to 9:45PM.
This program is held at Mulvey School gym after staff shifts are over and is only available if a WBYO staff offers to volunteer their own personal time for children who have received an attendance in Homework Club in the same week. This is a program for free use of the gym. If the children want to play team games, one on one, sit and chat with each other, or just do their own thing, anything goes! |
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Book JamFridays from 6:30PM to 8:25PM.
An exciting literacy program for youth looking to increase their reading skills through games, crafts, cooking, and more, in a fun, safe environment at our centre. Volunteers can never get enough stories, so they are here waiting for the next child to read to them from our constantly updated library. Pretend to be a spy and find clues to solve a mystery, make cupcakes by following a recipe, or take an imaginary trip to Neverland with Peter Pan as your guide! Parents are encouraged to join in! All reading levels welcome! |
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Kids WorldFridays from 6:30PM to 8:25PM.
Kids in grades 5 - 10 are welcome to join our Kid's World program at our centre. Programming is self-directed and offers exciting and empowering outings from Horse Back Riding to Rock Climbing, anti-bullying art projects to cooking, and a Kid's World book club! Kid's World kids are granted the opportunity to get involved in unique activities such as their previous year-long theatre production with the help of the Winnipeg Arts Council and theatre director, Hope McIntyre. |
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Movie Book Club NightSpecified Fridays from 5:30PM to 9:25PM.
Read the novel, and we will take you to the movie! Each participant is given one week to read the designated book (we can lend you the book in hardcopy or on an e-Reader) and submit a book report. If you can do that, we will take you for dinner and to see the movie! You will also get unlimited popcorn! Past books include The Adams Family, Maleficent, Abominable, Jumanji, Gemini Man, Star wars. |
