RAD May Weekend

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.

• May 18-19

• June 15-16

• More dates and registration here.

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email Jennalea.Dermott@edmontonpolice.ca.

Improv For Teens

Summer Improv Camp for Teens is open for registration!

July 8-12 (full day camp, 9am - 4pm) Ages 13-17

Improv for Teens covers the fundamentals of improv and challenges students to create hilarious theatrical moments in game and scene-based exercises. One intensive week will culminate in a showcase performance where your audience suggestions will be the springboard for the students to show off their skills and embrace “Yes, AND”.

RCL members get the early bird rate at any point in registration, but are still encouraged to sign up early as spots fill up!

Camp final showcase at Ritchie is at the hall at 3:00.

No experience necessary!

NOTE: Not all Grindstone classes are held at the Ritchie Hall. Visit the Grindstone Class Schedule for a complete list and registration information.

For more details visit the Grindstone website: grindstonetheatre.ca/

Questions about our programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca. 

Drama For Teens

Summer Drama Camp for Teens is open for registration!

July 22-26 (full day camp, 9am - 4pm) Ages 12-15

This camp is for writers and performers alike! Work together as an ensemble to create your own show to be performed at the end of the week. Students will learn about different ways of playwriting, directing, and performance in the mornings, and focusing on creating their own original show in the afternoons. No experience required! This camp is about growth and learning.

RCL members get the early bird rate at any point in registration, but are still encouraged to sign up early as spots fill up!

Camp final showcase at Ritchie is at the hall at 3:00.

No experience necessary!

NOTE: Not all Grindstone classes are held at the Ritchie Hall. Visit the Grindstone Class Schedule for a complete list and registration information.

For more details visit the Grindstone website: grindstonetheatre.ca/

Questions about our programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca. 

RAD

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.

• April 20-21

• May 18-19

• June 15-16

• More dates and registration here.

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email Jennalea.Dermott@edmontonpolice.ca.