Kids, Youth, Teen Yoga and Mindfulness Classes in St. Catharines
Wellchild Niagara offers seasonal yoga, mindfulness and nature-based classes that give children and youth welcoming opportunities to move, grow and connect.
Delivered in partnership with the City of St. Catharines, our community classes blend mindful movement, creative play, emotional learning and nature exploration to support the whole child—physically, socially and emotionally.
Whether your child is joining us for the first time or returning for another season, each program meets them where they are and introduces practical wellbeing skills they can use anywhere.
Kids Yoga
Ages: 4–7
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Our Kids Yoga class introduces young children to mindfulness and movement through fun, play-based experiences designed specifically for early learners.
Children can expect engaging stories, imaginative yoga adventures, games, breathing exercises, relaxation and opportunities for creative expression.
This class focuses on helping children build body awareness, confidence, emotional regulation, and social connection in a welcoming and supportive environment where movement and play go hand in hand.
Location:
Port Weller Community Centre
1 Bogart Street, St. Catharines
Youth Yoga
Ages: 8–12
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00am-10:45am
Youth Yoga offers a balance of movement, mindfulness, and connection in a supportive and engaging environment. As children grow, classes begin to introduce more structured yoga flows while still incorporating games, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with peers.
Participants will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques, relaxation practices, and mindfulness activities that support wellness, confidence, self-awareness, and stress management.
Location:
Port Weller Community Centre
1 Bogart Street, St. Catharines
Teen Yoga
Ages: 12-18
Day: Saturdays
Time: 11:00am-11:45am
Teen Yoga is a flow-style class designed to support both physical and mental wellness during the teen years. Classes focus on mindful movement, breathwork, grounding techniques, flexibility, strength, and stress reduction in a calm and inclusive atmosphere.
Participants will be encouraged to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and develop tools that support emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and overall well-being.
This class welcomes all experience levels and creates space for teens to move, reflect, and build a mindful state of mind.
Location:
Port Weller Community Centre
1 Bogart Street, St. Catharines
Nature Mindfulness
Nature Mindfulness invites children and youth to slow down, recharge and reconnect with the natural world at Malcolmson EcoPark.
Each session blends gentle movement, quiet reflection and playful outdoor exploration to support emotional regulation, curiosity, confidence and calm.
What We Do
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Peaceful sit spots for stillness and observation
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Mindful walks along forest trails
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Land art and creative nature activities
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Light yoga and mindful movement
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Breathing and grounding practices
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Sensory exploration
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Connection and gratitude for the natural world
Who It’s For
Nature Mindfulness is designed for children and youth who benefit from fresh air, movement, sensory exploration and calming outdoor experiences.
Why It Matters
Nature can offer children a meaningful space for grounding, emotional reset and mindful awareness. These sessions introduce tools children can use before stress escalates, during challenging moments or whenever they need to feel more centred.
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Malcolmson EcoPark
Meet at 1 Bogart Street, St. Catharines
Connected and Confident Nature Adventures:
A Summer Program for Confidence, Creativity and Outdoor Connection
Connected and Confident Nature Adventures is a playful summer program designed to help children grow their confidence, creativity and emotional awareness through nature-based exploration.
Each week begins at Port Weller Community Centre before the group heads into Malcolmson EcoPark for an uplifting combination of movement, mindfulness and outdoor adventure.
Children are encouraged to trust themselves, connect with others and explore the natural world with curiosity and joy.
What We Do
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Mindful hiking and gentle trail exploration
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Confidence-building outdoor challenges
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Kid-friendly yoga and grounding breathwork
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Creative reflection through art, journaling and nature play
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Social connection and teamwork
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Guided leadership opportunities
Who It’s For
This program is designed for children and youth who want to explore outdoors, build self-confidence, develop emotional tools and enjoy active summer experiences.
Why It Matters
Connected and Confident Nature Adventures supports self-identity, resilience, emotional awareness and belonging through meaningful experiences with movement, play, peers and nature.
Season: Summer
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Port Weller Community Centre and Malcolmson EcoPark
1 Bogart Street, St. Catharines