New Canadians Centre

Summer English for Beginners
2023-07-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Keep learning and practicing during the Summer Break!

Join the Summer English Group for beginners! Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

Tuesdays, from July 4th to August 29that the New Canadians Centre

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

NCC Circus Jam
2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-15 18:30 - 20:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
We have partnered with the Peterborough Academy for Circus Arts to offer a special Summer activity!

Drop in at NCC for a Circus experience! These Jams will allow both folks new to Circus Arts and those with experience to build community while practicing and learning new skills and having a whole lot of fun!

Participants will have the opportunity to try aerial, balance, flow and manipulation apparatuses.

This is open to NCC clients of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

No registration is required. For more info, contact: ptboacademyofcircusarts@gmail.com

Summer Intermediate English Group
2023-07-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Continue developing your English skills during Summer!

Join the Summer English Group for intermediate speakers!

Fridays, from July 7th to August 25that the New Canadians Centre

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Trip to Cobourg Beach
2023-07-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Cobourg Beach, 138 Division St, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Let’s enjoy a summer day on the beach!

Join us for a fun beach day in Cobourg and enjoy many exciting activities, including a Zumba hour!

Transportation will be provided, leaving the NCC’s office at 10am and returning around 4:30pm.

This is open to NCC clients of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration is required. To register, please contact: Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Emergency CPR & First-Aid with Arabic Interpretation
2023-07-31 09:00 - 17:00 | PDCA/HRS Group Inc, 494 The Parkway, Unit 2, Peterborough, ON, K9J 7L9, Canada
Boost your employability skills with a certificate in Emergency First Aid with Level-C CPR & AED!

Certification in emergency first aid is an important addition to your resume.

The New Canadians Centre is pleased to offer a free training course and certification for Arabic-speaking newcomers in Peterborough.

Monday, July 31, from 9am to 5pm

The training & certificate will be issued by Coast 2 Coast First-Aid & Aquatics (a Red Cross training partner).

Registration is required. To register, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-761-1668.

Summer Family Fun Day
2023-08-02 15:30 - 18:00 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
LET’S HAVE SOME FUN OUTDOORS AND ENJOY SUMMER!

Join us for a fun day at Lakefield College School!

Bring your family to try Slip’N’Slide down the hill, face painting, be adventurous climbing walls, play beach volleyball, or walk through beautiful trails to get a little tour of the Canadian forest.

Transportation will be provided, leaving the NCC at 3:30 and returning around 6:30pm.

To better enjoy this day, please bring swimming suits, close-toed shoes for the climbing wall, extra clothes for changing into, water bottles, sunscreen and hats.

Limited spots are available! Registration is required. To register, please contact: Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Try Rowing - Youth
2023-08-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Rowing Club, 3599 Nassau Mills Rd., Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y1, Canada
JOIN US FOR A ROWING AFTERNOON!

We have partnered with the Peterborough Rowing Club this summer to offer you a try-rowing afternoon!

Rowing is a great way to build muscle strength and endurance. And it is even better to row with friends to build life-long friendships in our community!

No experience is required. Supportive coaching, life jackets and all necessary equipment are available.

This event is free and open to newcomer youth.

OFFICES CLOSED TODAY
2023-08-07 00:00 - 23:59 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on the following days in observance of these Statutory Holidays:

January 1 – New Year’s Day

February 20 – Family Day

April 7 – Good Friday

May 22 – Victoria Day

June 30 – Canada Day

August 7 – Civic Holiday

September 4 – Labour Day

October 9 – Thanksgiving

December 25 – Christmas

December 26 – Boxing Day

Office Closed
2023-08-16 09:30 - 15:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The NCC Offices in Peterborough and Northumberland will be closed on Wednesday, August 16 from 9:30am to 3:30pm for staff training.

Emergency CPR & First-Aid
2023-08-18 08:00 - 16:30 | Peterborough Lions Centre, 347 Burnham St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 1T5, Canada
Boost your employability skills with a certificate in Emergency First Aid with Level-C CPR & AED!

Certification in emergency first aid is an important addition to your resume.

The New Canadians Centre is pleased to offer a free training course and certification for newcomers in Peterborough.

Friday, August 18, from 8am to 4:30pm

The training & certificate will be issued by Saint John Ambulance (a Red Cross training partner).

Registration is required. To register, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-761-1668.

Welcome to School - Introduction Day
2023-08-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-25 13:00 - 16:00 | ON
Is your family new to Canada with school-aged children? Join us for a one-day introduction to school for New to Canada and Multilingual Learner Families

Find out how school works in elementary and secondary schoolsFind out what your child needs for school and how you can support them to succeedVisit an elementary and secondary school in either PVNCCD or KPRD school boards

This one-day introduction will occur at the following locations. Please choose the closest town where your children will be attending school:

Peterborough: Monday, August 21, 2023, at 1:00 pmBeginning at St. Peter Catholic Secondary School and walking to Queen Mary PS, wrapping up by 4:00 pm.

Bowmanville: Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 1:00 pmBeginning at St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School and walking to Charles Bowman PS, wrapping up by 4:00 pm.

Cobourg: Friday, August 25, 2023, at 1:00 pmBeginning at Cobourg Collegiate Institute and walking to C.R. Gummow PS, wrapping up by 4:00 pm.

Registration is required. Click here to register!
