Programs and Recreational Opportunities

Can't find a program you are looking for? Want us to add a program you know of offered in South Huron? Please contact the Community Services Department by phone 519-235-0310 extension 222 or by Emailing the Community Services department.

Financial Assistance

Some of the listed programs offer subsidies through their organizations, where requested. Additional financial assistance for programs may be available through the following:

Adult Programs

Organization Name	Location of programs(s)	What they Offer	How to get involved in this program	Find out more
Huron County Library - Exeter Branch	Exeter	There’s something for all ages and interests happening at the Huron County Library Branch - Exeter Branch.	Visit the Exeter Branch Events for upcoming programs	Website: Huron County Library - Exeter Branch
Huron County Library - Kirkton Branch	Kirkton	There’s something for all ages and interests happening at the Huron County Library Branch - Kirkton Branch.	Visit the Kirkton Branch Events for upcoming programs	Website: Huron County Library - Kirkton Branch
South Huron Arts Centre (SHAC)	Exeter	The Centre provides area citizens of all ages - from pre-schoolers to seniors - with the opportunity to participate in arts programming as both learners and as volunteers through classes, exhibitions and performances in the visual arts, music, traditional arts and crafts, drama, and dance.	Visit the South Huron Arts Centre program page for upcoming programs	Website: South Huron Arts Centre
South Huron Dance Club	Exeter	The South Huron Dance Club provides various dance, art and adult programs.	Visit the program registration for upcoming programs	Website: South Huron Dance Club

Adult Recreational Sports Programs

Carpet/Lawn Bowling

Organization

Location of program(s)

What they offer

How to get involved

Contact Information

Exeter Lawn Bowling Club

Exeter

Lawn bowling for a range of skill and age level (9 and up). Instruction and assistance is available.

Contact organization for more information.

Visit Exeter Lawn Bowling Club's calendar of events page for upcoming events.

Website: Exeter Lawn Bowling Club

Carpet Bowling

South Huron Recreation Centre

94 Victoria St E.

Exeter

Carpet Bowling for all ages and skill levels.

Seasonal indoors from fall to spring.

Contact organizer for more information

Friday 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 pm

Peter McFalls

Phone: 519-235-0368

Email: mcfallspg@hotmail.com

Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.

All pickleball play is a municipal-led rec activity and is inclusive to all ages and skills

Indoor Pickleball

All participants need to sign in prior to play. The cost is $3.00 per participant, per time slot, please bring indoor shoes.

Location is South Huron Recreation Centre Hall, 94 Victoria St E, Exeter.

Indoor Pickleball schedule for December,

Monday to Thursday

8:45 am to 10:15 am

10:30 am to 12 pm

7 pm to 9 pm

Friday

8:45 am to 10:15 am

Evening Pickleball time is 7:30 pm to 9 pm on Mondays, 7 pm to 9 pm Tuesday to Thursday.

Learn to Play Pickleball will be running on Monday's, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Learn to Play will run until the end of December. Cost is $3.00 per time slot. Please call 519-235-0310 ext 222 to register for Learn to Play.

Dates that Indoor Pickleball is Not Available in December:

Dec 4

Dec 5

Dec 6

Dec 24

Dec 25

Dec 26

Dec 31

For more information, please call 519-235-0310 ext. 222 or email communityservices@southhuron.ca

Tennis

Organization

Location of program(s)

Season

Contact Information

145 Victoria St E

Exeter

Outdoor Courts

Seasonal, Outdoors Recreational Tennis

Peter Darbishire

pdarbishire@hay.net

519-649-8455

Childcare and Summer Programming

Organization	Location of programs(s)	What they offer	How to get involved in this program	Find out more
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority	Exeter	Summer Day Camps	Visit the ABCA Nature Day Camps page for program details	Website: Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority - Summer Day Camps
Journey Haven	Exeter (and other locations dependent on program)	Summer Day Camps and Leadership Prpgram	Visit Journey Haven's Summer Day Camps page for program details.	Website: Journey Haven
Relouw Early Childhood Learning Centre (London Bridge)	Exeter	Daycare and School-age Care	Contact organization for more information	Website: Relouw Early Childhood Learning Centre (London Bridge)
South Huron Dance Club Wee Play at South Huron Dance Club	Exeter	PD Camps and Summer Day Camps	Visit the South Huron Dance Club for program registration for upcoming programs Visit the Wee Play program registration for upcoming programs	Website: South Huron Dance Club Website: Wee Play at South Huron Dance Club

Subsidy

Huron County offers a childcare fee subsidy based on household income. To see if you are eligible, visit the Huron County Children's Services webpage for a subsidy calculator and to learn more subsidized childcare.

About Huron County Children’s Services

Working with individuals, municipalities, and agencies, Huron County Children’s Services makes sure that families and child care providers can find the early learning programs and child care support needed in our community. They provide all children and their families easy access to:

Parent education
Early learning activities and resources
Connections to other community agencies or programs
Information on choosing a quality child care

Interested in becoming a licensed childcare provider?

Huron County's Children's Services provides information resources and supports to help start a quality, home-based childcare environment.

Children and Youth Programs

Organization	Location of programs(s)	What they offer	How to get involved in this program	Find out more
1st Exeter Colony (co-ed Beavers, Cubs, Scouts)	Exeter	Offering programming for children and youth aged 5-26.	Contact organization for more information Annual Registration through Scouts Canada Program runs September to June	Website: Scouts Canada Susan Kraftcheck Email: skcraftcheck@hay.net
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South Huron	Across South Huron (dependent on program)	Offering a range of one to one and group programs for youth.	Visit the BBBS of South Huron program page for upcoming programs.	Website: Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron
Canadian Army Cadet Corps	Exeter		Meetings held at Exeter Legion (316 William St. W) Monday Evenings 1800-2100 hrs (6 pm to 9 pm)	Website: Middlesex-Huron Royal Website: Canadian Army Cadet Corps Captain Rob Martin Email: rmartin@2923rcacc.ca
Cultural Collective	Exeter (but may host events in other locations)	Hosts a variety of music, arts, and social events every month.	Dependent on events. Contact organization for more information	Website: Cultural Collective
Huron County Library - Exeter Branch	Exeter	There’s something for all ages and interests happening at the Huron County Library Branch - Exeter Branch.	Visit the Exeter Branch Events for upcoming programs	Website: Huron County Library - Exeter Branch
Huron County Library - Kirkton Branch	Kirkton	There’s something for all ages and interests happening at the Huron County Library Branch - Kirkton Branch.	Visit the Kirkton Branch Events for upcoming programs	Website: Huron County Library - Kirkton Branch
Huron Perth Junior Farmers			Contact organization for more information	Website: Huron Perth Junior Farmers Email: info@jfao.on.ca
Huron 4H Association			Contact organization for more information	Website: Huron County 4H Email: huroncounty4hnews@gmail.com
Huron County EarlyON Program (Huron County Children’s Services)	Exeter, Credition and County-wide locations		Visit the EarlyON Program Calendar for upcoming programs	Website: Early Years Program
South Huron Arts Centre(SHAC)	Exeter	The Centre provides area citizens of all ages - from pre-schoolers to seniors - with the opportunity to participate in arts programming as both learners and as volunteers through classes, exhibitions and performances in the visual arts, music, traditional arts and crafts, drama, and dance.	Visit the SHAC program page for upcoming programs	Website: South Huron Arts Centre Email: SHACinquiry@gmail.com
South Huron Dance Club Wee Play at South Huron Dance Club	Exeter	The South Huron Dance Club provides various dance, art and adult programs.	Visit the South Huron Dance Club for program registration for upcoming programs Visit the Wee Play program registration for upcoming programs	Website: South Huron Dance Club Website: Wee Play at South Huron Dance Club
South Huron Community Theatre	Exeter	Provides joyful experiences of a fully-staged, live theatrical productions starring local community members.	Auditions for upcoming productions posted on website.	Website: South Huron Community Theatre

Arts Programs	Location of program(s)	What they offer	How to get involved in this program	Find out more
Boersma Studios (lessons)	Dashwood	Offering piano lessons and Music Together® early childhood classes	Contact organization for more information	Website: Boersma Studios
Exeter Music Centre (lessons)	Exeter	Offers offers private one-on-one lessons for students range from young children just beginning their musical journey to seniors who enjoy music, or anyone who just wants to brush up their musical chops.	Contact organization for more information	Website: Exeter Music Centre
Cultural Collective	Exeter (but may host events in other locations)	Hosts a variety of music, arts, and social events every month.	Dependent on planned events	Website: Cultural Collective
South Huron Community Theatre	Exeter	Provides joyful experiences of a fully-staged, live theatrical productions starring local community members.	Auditions for upcoming productions posted on website.	Website: South Huron Community Theatre
South Huron Arts Centre (SHAC)	Exeter	The Centre provides area citizens of all ages - from pre-schoolers to seniors - with the opportunity to participate in arts programming as both learners and as volunteers through classes, exhibitions and performances in the visual arts, music, traditional arts and crafts, drama, and dance.	Visit the SHAC program page for upcoming programs	Website: South Huron Arts Centre
South Huron Community Choirs	Exeter	Kidschoir, handbells and adult choir	Visit the South Huron Community Choirs upcoming events page for information on program offerings.	Website: Community Choirs
South Huron Dance Club	Exeter	The South Huron Dance Club provides various dance, art and adult programs.	Visit the program registration for upcoming programs	Website: South Huron Dance Club

Organized Recreational Sports

Organization	Location of programs(s)	What they offer	How to get involved in this program	Find out more
Exeter Minor Ball	Exeter	Provides Teeball, Hardball and fastball for various ages (ages 4 - 21) and skill levels. Season runs from May to August in Exeter, with potential for travel.	Registration is in February/March	Exeter Minor Ball
Express Senior Baseball		Baseball Season: April to August		Contact Doug Fairbairn for more information. Phone: 519-872-1846 Email: dfairbairn18@gmail.com
South Huron Soccer Club		Outdoor soccer programs for boys and girls ages 3-18 under the Ontario Soccer Grassroots Stream (U3-U12) and the Ontario Soccer Community Soccer for Life Stream (U13+). Select competitive soccer may also be offered. Registration: January/February Season: May to August		South Huron Soccer Club
South Huron Dance Club		The South Huron Dance Club provides various dance, art and adult programs.	Visit the program registration for upcoming programs	South Huron Dance Club

Exeter Saddle Club

Horse performance events

Lilash Equestrian

Riding lessons offered at their location (south east of Exeter)

Exeter Curling Club

Offers a range of curling opportunities for a range of age and skill levels.

Season: November to March

Exeter Hawks PJHL

Exeter Hawks Junior "C" Games

Exeter Skating Club

CanSkate, STARSkate Junior and Senior, Synchronized skating team

Offers skating programming for a range of age and skill levels

Registration: September

Season: October to March

Molting Hawks Oldtimers Hockey

Chris Kennedy

Phone: 519-281-9393

South Huron Minor Hockey

Registration: April

Season: September to March

Bernardo Karate and Cardio Kickboxing

Karate for all ages and fitness levels

Visit the Bernardo schedule for Exeter for upcoming programs.

Exeter Karate

Exeter Karate is an excellent fitness and self-defense training program in karate and weapons. Suited for those 6 years to adult. Operate year round on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Exeter Elementary School.

Dennis Jacobs

Email: denniswjacobs@gmail.com

Season: year round

Rocky Pine Karate

Age appropriate programs specifically designed for children with emphasis places on traditional Martial arts values in a non-competitive and safe environment.

Little Dragons (For children ages 4 to 6)
Pre Youth Class (For children ages 6 to 8)

Youth Class (For youth ages 8 and up)

Season: September to March held on Saturday mornings

All classes are held at Exeter Elementary School. Family discounts available.

Contact Sensei Peter BeckerEmail: senseipeter@hay.net

Shores Volleyball

Volleyball programing for various age and skill level.

Exeter and County-wide locations.

Seniors/Low to No Impact Programs

We recognize the importance of seniors and the value they contribute to our community. Guided by an Age-Friendly Community Plan, South Huron works with partners to undertake projects and deliver programs that enable older people to enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in our communities.

Organization	Location of program(s)	What they offer	How to get involved in this program	Contact Information
N/A		Senior Games	Contact organizer for more information.	June Hodgson Phone: 519-235-2194
N/A		Shuffleboard	Contact organizer for more information.	Bernice Boogemanns 519-235-4524
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC)	Grand Bend Virtual Programs	Community and Wellness Programs	Visit the GBACHC programming calendar for upcoming programs.	Website: Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter Phone: 519-238-2362 extension 231
One Care Home and Community Support	Exeter and Grand Bend (Note: service schedule varies by location across Huron County)	Adult day programs, wellness and exercise	Contact organization for more information.	Website: ONE Care Toll Free: 1-877-502-8277

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