Vocabulary Building 2025

14^th May, 2025

1. aquatics
   /əˈkwɑː.t̬ɪks/ noun [ U ]
   a group of Olmpic Sports including swimming, diving, and water polo.
   HRM Aquatics Programming will be viewable on June 3^rd.

2. craft
   noun /kræft/
   skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience.
   I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local craft fair.

3. recreation
   noun [ C or U ] /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/
   (a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working:
   His favorite recreations are golf and playing Scrabble.
   Recreation Centres in your Community.

4. caregiver
   someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, sick, or disabled.
   If personal care is required, parents/caregivers must be available to assist during the program.

5. interaction
   an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other.
   There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers.
   The program provides opportunity for motor skill development, social interaction and lasting friendships.

6. tot
   a young child.
   These are good, strong toys for tiny tots.
   PARENT & TOT IMAGINATION (INDOOR) PLAYGROUND

7. innovative
   adjective /ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.t̬ɪv/
   using new methods or ideas
   She was an imaginative and innovative manager.
   Large innovative blocks combine the sensory, motor and intellectual development benefits of loose parts play in a flexible and adaptable format that encourages collaboration and physical activity.

8. ballet
   /bælˈeɪ/
   a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idean, or a theater work that uses this type of dancing:
   

9. Broadway
   /ˈbrɔd·weɪ/
   a street in the entertainment section of New York City where there are many theaters, or the theater in this area.
   Tyler hopes to be on Broadway one day (= performing there).
   BROADWAY KIDS

10. strategic
    /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/
    helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics.
    Students will learn the fundamentals of the game and work on improving their concentration and strategic thinking.

11. drama
    /ˈdrɑː.mə/
    a type of movie or TV show that tells an exciting and generally serious story, as opposed to one that is mainly intended to be funny or entertaining.
    She stars in a new 12-part drama about a woman recently released from prison.

12. mindfulness
    /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/
    the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, thought to create a feeling of calm:
    Mindfulness can be used to alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression.

13. taekwondo
    /ˌtaɪ kwɑːn ˈdoʊ/
    a sport originally from Korea, in which people fight with arms, legs, and feet.
    Taekwondo is a Korean martial art focusing on punching and kicking techniques.

14. ukulele
    /ˌjuː.kəˈleɪ.li/
    a small guitar with four strings
    She is learning to play the ukulele.

15. emphasis
    /ˈem.fə.sɪs/
    the particular importance or attention that is given to something:
    I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing disease as we do on curing it.
    This introductory course will meet the player at their current skill level with an emphasis on fun and participation.

16. yoga
    a set of physical and mental exercises, originally from India, intended to give control over the body and mind
    Yoga encourages balance, flexibility and strength in mind and body with basic postures,breathing exercises and meditation.

17. Zumba
    a brand name for a type of exercise in which you do dance moves and other exercises to Latin American music, usually in a class with other people.

18. astronomy
    /əˈstrɑː.nə.mi/
    the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars.
    I've always had an interest in astronomy.
    A beginner-friendly astronomy program introducing participants to the wonders of the night sky through telescope observation.

19. archery
    /ˈɑːr.tʃɚ.i/
    the art or sport of shooting arrows
    

20. badminton
    /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/
    a sport in which two or four people hit a shuttlecock (= a light object with feathers) over a high net.
    This introductory program will teach children the basic skills of badminton with an emphasis on
    fun and teamwork.

21. cheerleading
    /ˈtʃɪrˌliː.dɪŋ/
    the activity of leading the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event. The activity usually involves dancing, chanting (= repeating a word or phrase), and special gymnastic movements.
    This program focuses on teaching children the basic skills of cheerleading such as jumps, movements and dances in a safe, recreational environment.

22. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
    Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game where players create characters and work together to explore a fantasy world, solve puzzles, fight monsters, and uncover treasure.

23. Floor Hockey
    This program focuses on teaching children the basic skills of floor hockey such as ball handling,passing and shooting in a recreational environment.

24. gymnastics
    /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/
    physical exercises and activities performed inside, often using equipment such as bars and ropes, intended to increase the body's strength and the ability to move and bend easily.
    I do gymnastics after school on Fridays.
    This program focuses on teaching children the basic skills of gymnastics, including: somersaults handstands, cartwheels, etc. a recreational environment.

25. Jugger
    Jugger is a fun and competitive sci-fi inspired sport that combines rugby and fencing.
    

26. animation
    /ˌæn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
    enthusiasm and energy
    She spoke with great animation about her latest discoveries.
    Explore the world of animation with us! Participants will work in groups to make short, animated films, learn how to storyboard and work with traditional and digital animation.

27. tabletop
    adjective [ before noun ] /ˈteɪ.bəl.tɒp/
    used to refer to board games, card games, and other physical games, rather than computer games:
    tabletop soccer games
    TABLETOP ROLE PLAYING GAME (TTRPG)

28. paddle
    an instrument with a wide, flat part at one end or both ends, used for moving a small boat or canoe through the water.
    The group will be taught basic safety and paddle strokes before exploring the coastline.

29. roller
    a tube-shaped object in a machine that turns over and over in order to carry things along or press them down or together.
    As the hot metal passed between the huge rollers it was pressed into thin sheets.
    This program is designed for beginners with little or no roller-skating experience.

30. pattern
    /ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
    a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens.
    The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.

31. embroider
    /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/
    to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material.
    I am embroidering this picture for my mother.
    

32. sewing
    the skill or activity of making or repairing clothes or other things made from cloth.
    I'm not very good at sewing.
    This intro to sewing course will teach the fundamentals of sewing while having fun, including machine safety, basic sewing stitches and hand stitching.