ParticipACTION Community Challenge
Get active with Courtenay Recreation this June as part of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge!
This nationwide initiative encourages individuals, organizations and communities across Canada to move more. The community with the highest score will be named Canada’s Most Active Community and receive $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity programs.
How to participate
It’s easy to take part — join one or more of our activities and share your progress!
- Join Courtenay Recreation’s free and low-cost programs listed in the schedule below throughout June. Some activities require registration.
- Enter our photo contest by posting a photo of yourself being active and tagging it with #CourtenayInAction for a chance to win a prize.
You can also visit the ParticipACTION website to register your own activities or pledge to be active — but it’s not required to participate locally.
Program schedule
Fitness classes (June 2–6)
Location: Lewis Centre
Free. No registration required.
Join us for a week of free drop-in fitness on some of our regularly scheduled classes. Includes free childminding.
Monday, June 2
- 5:30 p.m. – Zumba Toning
Tuesday, June 3
- 9 a.m. – Step & Strength
- 5 p.m. – Athletic Barre
Wednesday, June 4
- 9 a.m. – Zumba with Milena
- 12:05 p.m. – HIIT
- 5:15 p.m. – Strength, Stretch & Mobility
Thursday, June 5
- 10:30 a.m. – DanceFit
- 5:15 p.m. – Power Spin & Core
Friday, June 6
- 6 a.m. – Early Bird Fitness
- 9 a.m. – Strictly Strength
- 12:05 p.m. – Kettlebell
Check the drop-in fitness page for class descriptions.
Pickleball (June 4-18)
Location: Native Sons Hall
Instructor: Jeff Lucas (certified Level 2)
Registration required.
Catch Pickleball Fever
A beginner-friendly class that covers basic rules and moves. You'll be rallying and playing real games by the end of the day.
- Wednesday, June 4 | 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 15 | 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Register for Catch Pickleball Fever
Step Up Your Game
Improve your serves, dinks, drops and drives in this skill-building session.
- Sunday, June 8 | 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Monday, June 9 & 16 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Register for Step Up Your Game
Try It fitness classes (June 11-14)
Location: Lewis Centre
Free. Registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
- Tabata – Wednesday, June 11 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- TRX – Saturday, June 14 | 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Register for free Try-It fitness class
Family activities (June 13-19)
Location: Lewis Centre
Family archery (Indoor)
- Friday, June 13 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 14 | 2 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m.
Drop-in family gym
- Sunday, June 15 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 16 | 12 to 1 p.m. (sensory friendly)
- Tuesday, June 17 | 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. (home-learners)
- Thursday, June 19 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Includes free swag!
Active Together: Fitness Trifecta pop-up (June 19)
Location: Outdoor stage, Simms Park
Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Free. Registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
Enjoy three back-to-back 30-minute sessions, designed for participants to flow in and out as needed:
- Zumba warm-up with Stacie
- Bootcamp with Emilie
- Yoga with Susan
Ages 10+. Equipment not required. Yoga mats provided or bring your own. Childminding available.