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L Preschool ProgramsWelcome to programs for preschoolers!It is Richmond Hill’s goal to provide safe and stimulating programs for all children while fulfilling their need to laugh, play and discover new things.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION

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Adventure SeriesOutdoor AdventureRoam the great outdoors on a grand adventure series! This 5-week program brings kids outside each week to follow a trail, explore a park, build a fort, observe plants and wildlife and create an Outdoor Adventure! Adult participation is required. Children will receive an Adventure Series Sticker in this program for their passport.

3 - 6 yrs • $56.76/5Oak Ridges CCTue May 7 1:00pm-3:00pm 36950

Saplings Adventure Squad Let?s get together and run, skip, jump and play in our classroom without walls. Program participants will build confidence through play in this physical literacy program. We will use forests and fields in new ways to develop participants? fundamental movement skills. Come join us on our Adventure! Preschool participants will earn an Adventure Series sticker for their passport.

3 - 6 yrs • $16.07/1Oak Ridges CCTue Apr 23 1:00pm-3:00pm 36955

Tue Jun 11 1:00pm-3:00pm 36956

Wilderness ExplorersThe wilderness is full of secrets and hidden gems. This program gives preschoolers an opportunity to discover a variety of unique things on a mini outdoor expedition of exploration! Who knows what they could find? Who knows what they will stumble upon. Adult participation is required. Children will receive an Adventure Series Sticker for their passport.

3 - 6 yrs • $16.07/1Oak Ridges CCTue Apr 30 1:00pm-3:00pm 36940

Arts & Entertainment ProgramsArt – Little ArtistThere’s more to art than drawing, and preschoolers love messy activities. Little artists will keep their hands and imaginations busy in this program, creating masterpieces using finger paints, cutting and pasting. It’s an excellent way to develop better fine motor skills and improve recognition of colours and shapes. Adult participation is required.

2 - 5 yrs • $84.61/8Rouge Woods CCFri Jul 5 9:15am-10:15am 31026

Art – Cut, Colour, Trace & PasteArt is about using your hands as much as your eyes! In this program, preschoolers will use their creativity and imagination to cut, colour, trace and paste their way through various projects, using different types of scissors, paper, paint and glue. They will develop better fine motor skills and concentration. Adult participation is required.

2 - 6 yrs • $81.40/8Oak Ridges CCSun Apr 7 10:00am-10:45am 30912

Art – Young Rembrandts Preschool DrawingYoung Rembrandts Preschool Drawing classes enhance personal creativity, imagination, focus and attention to detail. In this step-by-step drawing class, children will learn the basic fundamentals of drawing, providing them with the tools and techniques to become skillful artists. Lessons will include engaging subject matter and will expose students to basic portraiture, still life and landscape drawing. No prior art class experience necessary. All materials are supplied. Adult participation is not required. Children attend program on their own. New lessons every session.

4 - 6 yrs • $131.50/8Rouge Woods CCSat Apr 6 10:30am-11:15am 30913

4 - 6 yrs • $131.50/8Langstaff CCMon Apr 8 4:00pm-4:45pm 30914

Oak Ridges CCFri Apr 12 4:45pm-5:30pm 30915

4 - 6 yrs • $134.50/8Rouge Woods CCFri Jul 5 10:30am-11:15am 31027

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Computers, Science & Technology ProgramsEngineering For Kids! Marine EngineeringWhat causes something to sink or float? How can engineers help explore and protect the ocean below? These questions and more are explored in Junior Marine Engineering. This program covers the fundamentals of marine engineering and mechanics, harnessing the power of water, and discovering designs that help us make the impossible, possible. Activities: Boats, Waterwheels, Smooth Sailing.

4 - 7 yrs • $195.00/8Bayview Hill CCWed Apr 10 4:30pm-5:30pm 37028

Dance ProgramsDance – Baby BallerinaThis program is a continuation of Baby Ballet. Preschoolers will continue to build on ballet fundamentals through creative movement and fun dance exercises while developing balance, coordination, musicality and rhythm. Adult participation is not required. Children will enter the class on their own. Dance slippers are recommended.

3 - 4 yrs • $95.05/10Elgin West CCSat Apr 6 11:15am-11:45am 30923

Sat Apr 6 4:00pm-4:30pm 30924

Sat Apr 6 3:00pm-3:30pm 30925

3 - 4 yrs • $76.04/8Elgin West CCSat Jul 6 12:00pm-12:30pm 31029

Sat Jul 6 12:30pm-1:00pm 31030

Dance – Baby BalletIs your little dancer ready for ballet? This program is comprised of 30-minute dance classes combining creative movement and basic ballet skills. Dancers will skip, plié, point their toes, balance and twirl! It’s an upbeat and fun introduction to ballet, which helps develop coordination, physical awareness and musicality. Ballet slippers are recommended. Adult participation is not required, but parents are invited to sit alongside the dance floor to encourage their child.

2.5 - 3 yrs • $76.04/8Bayview Hill CCSat Apr 6 9:30am-10:00am 30928

Oak Ridges CCMon Apr 8 4:45pm-5:15pm 30926

Mon Apr 8 4:15pm-4:45pm 30927

2.5 - 3 yrs • $95.05/10Elgin West CCSat Apr 6 9:00am-9:30am 30929

Sat Apr 6 4:30pm-5:00pm 30930

2.5 - 3 yrs • $76.04/8Elgin West CCWed Jul 3 11:30am-12:00pm 31032

Sat Jul 6 9:00am-9:30am 31031

Dance – Dance with MeDance is important and beneficial for children. The music and movement provides stimulation for young minds and bodies. It’s also a lot of fun and a great activity to do with others. Dance with Me provides parents, grandparents or caregivers a chance to bond with their little ones as they explore a variety of different dance styles, like Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Adult participation is required.

3 - 6 yrs • $81.40/8Elgin West CCThu Apr 11 6:30pm-7:15pm 30931

Dance – Hip Hop for TotsHip Hop for Tots is ideal for children who love to dance or want to learn the beat of today’s music and the latest Hip Hop moves. This high-energy, jazz-based style focuses on increasing students’ coordination and creativity.

4 - 6 yrs • $76.04/8Bayview Hill CCSat Apr 6 12:30pm-1:15pm 30932

Sat Apr 6 11:30am-12:15pm 30933

Dance – KinderdanceDancing helps little ones develop their cognitive, social and physical skills. It’s great to start young. In our Kinderdance program, preschoolers will be introduced to a wide variety of popular dance movements, including the fundamentals of Ballet and basic Jazz steps. Each class includes a warm-up and step combinations. Leotards, bare feet or gym/dance slippers are recommended.

4 - 6 yrs • $76.04/8Langstaff CCWed Apr 10 4:45pm-5:30pm 30935


Sat Apr 6 11:45am-12:30pm 30936

4 - 6 yrs • $76.04/8Elgin West CCSat Jul 6 10:15am-11:00am 31033

Langstaff CCWed Jul 3 4:45pm-5:30pm 31034

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET-TRAINED OR IN

PULL-UP DIAPERS. IF CHILD IS IN PULL-UP DIAPERS,

THE PARENT OR CAREGIVER MUST STAY IN THE BUILDING

DURING THE CLASS.

When attending an adult participation program, babies must be in a sling or snuggly,

allowing free hands to participate with the older child.

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L Preschool ProgramsDance – Mini JazzThis Jazz program is designed for energetic children who love to dance! They will learn the fundamentals of Jazz, which will have them moving to upbeat music and rhythms. Each class includes a warm-up, isolation’s, stretching, and dance combinations. The emphasis is on making learning to dance fun! Completion of our Kinderdance program is beneficial. Leotards, bare feet or gym/dance slippers are recommended.

4 - 6 yrs • $95.05/10Elgin West CCSat Apr 6 12:45pm-1:30pm 30937

Dance – Pre-Primary BalletDo you have a little ballet dancer in your home? This Pre-Primary Ballet dance program introduces young children to the world of Ballet. Lessons include warm-ups, barre exercises using a chair, stretches, and movements across the floor. Ballet classes have a more serious tone, yet still provide an encouraging and fun framework for learning! Completion of our Kinderdance program is beneficial. Leotards, bare feet or gym/dance slippers are recommended.

4 - 6 yrs • $76.04/8Langstaff CCWed Apr 10 5:30pm-6:15pm 30939


4 - 6 yrs • $76.04/8Bayview Hill CCSat Apr 6 10:45am-11:30am 30938



Dance – Preschool DancePreschool Dance keeps little ones busy while learning the fundamentals of dance, movement and rhythm! A variety of dance styles and movements are explored. It’s an opportunity for self-expression and early development of coordination and agility. This program also promises to be active and fun! Leotards, bare feet or gym/dance slippers are recommended.

3 - 4 yrs • $76.04/8Bayview Hill CCSat Apr 6 10:00am-10:30am 30941


Sat Apr 6 2:30pm-3:00pm 30943



Dance – Preschool Zumba® ZooThis fitness program is tremendous fun for preschoolers! It gets young children dancing and moving to world rhythms! Through engaging, friendly songs, actions and dance movements, children will shake, shimmy and hop around in this exciting class! Comfortable clothes and a water bottle are recommended.

4 - 6 yrs • $76.04/8Bayview Hill CCTue Apr 9 5:30pm-6:15pm 30945

4 - 7 yrs • $76.04/8Oak Ridges CCMon Apr 8 5:30pm-6:15pm 30944

Fitness & Health ProgramsAlphabet YogaAlphabet Yoga is a fun way to get preschoolers moving while learning their ABCs. Each pose is associated with a different letter of the alphabet. In this program, preschoolers will work on developing strength, flexibility, coordination, concentration and literacy skills.

3 - 6 yrs • $69.62/6Elgin West CCThu Apr 11 5:30pm-6:15pm 30910

Thu May 23 5:30pm-6:15pm 30911

AquaFit – Baby & MeThis program is an aquafitness class for an adult and their child (between the ages of six months and two years) to participate in together for a fantastic workout. Floatation seats are provided, ensuring children remain in contact with the adult for the entire class.

6 mths - 2 yrs • $93.18/9Elgin West PoolThu Apr 4 10:00am-10:45am 34413

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Keeping Up With PreschoolersPreschoolers have endless amounts of energy and are always ready to go. In this program, participants will enjoy moving and exercising together. Whether it’s jumping, wiggling, hopping or stretching, join your little one and see if you can keep up! Adult participation is required.

2 - 3 yrs • $72.83/7Elgin West CCMon Jul 8 9:15am-10:00am 31042

StrollerFitStrollerFit allows walkers to enjoy the fresh air and get in shape while power walking with their children. This class includes a warm up, cardio component and a cool down. Participants should wear loose clothing, comfortable running shoes and bring a stroller for children. Please also dress accordingly on poor weather days.

16+ yrs • $82.83/8Oak Ridges CCThu Jul 4 10:45am-11:45am 37008

Learning & Language Programs123s, ABCsThis program is a fun exploration of both the alphabet and numbers! It incorporates crafts, colouring, songs, games and other engaging learning activities. Each week, we will concentrate on a different letter or number, to make learning easy and entertaining. Adult participation is not required. Participants must be toilet-trained.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $140.61/10Bayview Hill CCTue Apr 9 9:00am-11:00am 30905

Elgin West CCMon Apr 8 9:00am-11:00am 30906

Alpha CountLearning through play is an effective developmental tool. In these bi-weekly classes, preschoolers will enjoy engaging in fun activities designed to show them how numbers and letters are used in their everyday lives. They will leave with a better understanding of these early concepts. Adult participation is not required. Participants must be toilet-trained.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $254.00/18Langstaff CCMon,Wed Apr 8 9:00am-11:00am 30909

2.5 - 5 yrs • $281.22/20Oak Ridges CCMon,Wed Apr 8 9:30am-11:30am 30908

Tue,Thu Apr 9 9:30am-11:30am 30907

French for FunPreschoolers grasp new languages with incredible ease! Take advantage of this gift by giving your little one a head start in French! This program introduces the French language through simple songs, stories and art in a fun and engaging way.

3 - 6 yrs • $97.46/8Bayview Hill CCSun Apr 7 10:00am-11:30am 30953

Sun Apr 7 12:30pm-2:00pm 30954

I Got RhythmGet into the rhythm with your child! Adults and young children alike will enjoy learning about music and rhythm in this fun program. Everyone will have an opportunity to engage in a variety of entertaining activities that will instill in them a love of music, singing songs, rhymes, finger plays, and dancing under a sea of scarves. Adult participation is required.

4 mths - 3 yrs • $86.75/8Elgin West CCTue Apr 9 10:00am-10:45am 30956

Oak Ridges CCFri Apr 12 11:15am-12:00pm 30955

Imagination Fun StationFire up your child’s imagination with painting and pasting, music and movement, stories, songs and play stations. This exciting program incorporates exploration and experimentation with different educational methods and tools to help increase concentration and awareness. Playtime has never been more fun!

2.5 - 5 yrs • $112.49/8Rouge Woods CCThu Jul 4 9:30am-11:30am 31041

Let’s Create TogetherTogether is a wonderful place to be! Assist your little one as they experience their first recreational program. The emphasis is definitely on fun as we focus on a different theme each week. This class provides preschoolers with opportunities to take part in a singsong, explore creative tables and engage in individual play with preschool toys, as well as group play in the gym. Adult participation is required.

1.5 - 5 yrs • $119.28/9Elgin West CCTue Apr 9 9:15am-11:15am 30958

Thu Apr 11 9:15am-11:15am 30959

1.5 - 5 yrs • $66.00/5Oak Ridges CCMon-Fri Jul 15 9:30am-11:00am 31043

1.5 - 5 yrs • $66.00/5Langstaff CCMon-Fri Jul 22 9:30am-11:00am 31045

Oak Ridges CCMon-Fri Aug 19 9:30am-11:00am 31044

Little LearnersIs your preschooler ready for a fun introduction to numbers and shapes? Through entertaining games and engaging learning activities, preschoolers will develop their number recognition, sorting, patterning, and shape recognition skills.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $140.61/10Elgin West CCFri Apr 12 9:00am-11:00am 30962

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L Preschool ProgramsOn My OwnLittle ones can be independent! This program helps preschoolers become more independent through hands-on learning and exploration activities. While adult participation is not permitted, it’ s a good idea for adults and/or caregivers to remain in the building during the initial adjustment period.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $140.61/10Bayview Hill CCWed Apr 10 9:00am-11:00am 30972

Bayview Hill CCThu Apr 11 9:00am-11:00am 30968

Elgin West CCTue Apr 9 9:00am-11:00am 30969

Wed Apr 10 9:00am-11:00am 30971

Thu Apr 11 9:00am-11:00am 30970

2.5 - 5 yrs • $98.42/7Rouge Woods CCMon Jul 8 9:30am-11:30am 31048

2.5 - 5 yrs • $112.49/8Rouge Woods CCWed Jul 3 9:30am-11:30am 31049

Play and LearnPreschoolers learn through play! In this program, preschoolers will experience independence and engage in social interaction by playing with other children, participating in weekly themed craft activities, and joining in circle time. They will also develop their physical skills by climbing, riding, and playing with preschool gym equipment.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $140.61/10Bayview Hill CCFri Apr 12 9:00am-11:00am 30973

Preschool Curiosity ClubPreschoolers are naturally curious about the world around them. In this club, they will explore the wonders of science through songs, stories, and hands-on activities. The program will encourage them to create, investigate and make connections, to help them understand how the world works.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $140.61/10Bayview Hill CCMon Apr 8 9:00am-11:00am 30978

Ready Set...PreschoolGet ready for preschool and recreation programs! This first step drop-off program for children 18 months to 2.5 years allows them to experience centre-based learning, circles and crafts. Special weekly themes keep the activities engaging! Ready Set...Preschool prepares children for the On My Own and Play and Learn programs.

1.5 - 2 yrs • $110.84/9Elgin West CCMon Apr 8 9:30am-10:45am 30984

Fri Apr 12 9:30am-10:45am 30985

Summer AdventuresThis summer, get ready for a new adventure each week! This exciting program offers preschoolers a chance to experience a variety of weekly theme-based activities: Alphabet Fun, It’s a Jungle, Jump, Wiggle & Sing, Sports Spectacular, Water World Explorers, Old MacDonald’s Farm and more. By exploring these themes through arts and crafts, games, stories and songs, little ones will use their imagination while developing learning skills and building friendships. Please pack a healthy nut-free snack. Participants must be toilet-trained.

2.5 - 6 yrs • $112.49/8Elgin West CCTue Jul 2 9:30am-11:30am 31067

Fri Jul 5 9:30am-11:30am 31068

Summer Play and LearnPreschoolers learn through play! In this summer program, preschoolers will experience independence and play with other children while participating in weekly themed craft activities and joining in circle time and games. Please pack a healthy nut-free snack. Participants must be toilet-trained.

2.5 - 6 yrs • $112.49/8Elgin West CCThu Jul 4 9:30am-11:30am 31069

Preschool programs help little ones

strengthen their social skills!

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Tuneful TotsIt’s time to get musical! During this weekly class, children will sing, play small percussion instruments, and participate in circle games and large motor activities with hoops and scarves. These explorations help children develop an awareness of rhythm, melody and the dynamics of sound. It’s a great foundation for a lifelong love of music. Adult participation is required.

2 - 3 yrs • $88.89/8Elgin West CCThu Apr 11 9:30am-10:30am 31009

ZumbiniZumbini is designed to let you and your little ones (0 to 3 years old) wiggle, sing and learn together. The Zumbini program is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba for the ultimate bonding experience! Classes run in eight week sessions. Each term, you will get a brand new Zumbini Bundle containing a songbook and two copies of the class music CD, so you can take the class experience wherever you go!

1 mth - 3 yrs • $157.44/8Elgin West CCWed Apr 10 10:00am-10:45am 31010

Wed Apr 10 10:45am-11:30am 31011

1 mth - 3yrs • $157.44/8Bayview Hill CCTue Jul 2 5:30pm-6:15pm 31082

Elgin West CCWed Jul 3 9:30am-10:15am 31080

Wed Jul 3 10:30am-11:15am 31081

Sports ProgramsBabynastixIn Babynastix, children will work on their movement skills, such as balance, coordination, fine and gross motor skills and agility. Each class will begin with a warm-up consisting of positions, songs, and a fine motor activity, followed by a gross motor circuit featuring a main station like a trampoline or highbar and other complementary substations. Classes end with team building or sport development. Children will receive weekly stickers and an end of term certificate. Children must be able to walk independently. Adult participation is required.



BasketballBasketball is a great game for young athletes! In this program, a qualified instructor will teach children basic basketball skills in a non-competitive and fun learning environment. Preschoolers will have hoops of fun in the coolest hoops program in town! This is a great sport to pick up early, for a lifetime of fitness and teamwork! Adult participation is not required.

4 - 6 yrs • $69.50/8Elgin West CCTue Apr 9 5:00pm-5:45pm 30917

Rouge Woods CCTue Apr 9 5:30pm-6:15pm 30918

4 - 6 yrs • $69.50/8Rouge Woods CCThu Jul 4 5:30pm-6:15pm 37047

First Goal HockeyIntroduce your preschooler to the good old hockey game, off the ice! This hour-long indoor program brings hockey play indoors and teaches the fundamentals of this popular Canadian sport. It promotes physical activitywhile reinforcing basic hockey skills that are transferable to many other sports, including sharing, passing, cooperative play and safety.

3 - 6 yrs • $77.35/9Elgin West CCSat Apr 6 11:45am-12:30pm 30952

Little Dribblers BasketballLittle Dribblers introduces young players to the fundamentals of basketball using size-five basketballs and child-sized nets. A qualified instructor will teach preschoolers basic basketball skills in a non-competitive and fun learning environment. They will have hoops of fun in the coolest hoops program in town! This is a great sport to pick up early, for a lifetime of fitness and teamwork! Adult participation is not required.



Recreation is essential to the development

of children. Get them involved by signing them up for one of Richmond Hill’s many programs!

Like our classes? Tell a friend! Join in the fun!

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L Preschool ProgramsMonkeynastixIn Monkeynastix, children will work on their movement skills, such as balance, coordination, fine and gross motor skills and agility. Each class will begin with a warm-up consisting of positions, songs, and a fine motor activity, followed by a gross motor circuit featuring a main station like a trampoline or high-bar and other complementary substations. Classes end with team building or sport development. Children will receive weekly stickers and an end of term certificate. Adult participation is required for 2-4 year olds.





My First SportsCan’t pick a first sport? Try a bunch! My First Sports is a great combination of sports for preschoolers playing them for the first time. A different sport is highlighted each week, focusing on basic techniques, participation and having fun. Each class includes a warm-up, floor exercises, the sport activity of the week, stretching and a cool-down.

3 - 6 yrs • $72.83/8Elgin West CCFri Apr 12 6:30pm-7:15pm 30965

Oak Ridges CCThu Apr 11 4:45pm-5:30pm 30964

My First Sports – Parent & ChildThis parent/caregiver and child program features a great combination of sports for preschoolers playing them for the first time. A different sport will be highlighted each week, focusing on basic techniques, participation and most definitely fun! Each class includes a warm-up, floor exercises, the sport activity of the week, stretching and a cool-down. Adult participation is required.

1.5 - 4 yrs • $72.83/8Oak Ridges CCSun Apr 7 10:00am-10:45am 30966

Sun Apr 7 9:00am-9:45am 30967

Playball – Ball HockeyThis is a great skill-building program for children of all abilities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to play hockey in a safe, energetic and fun-filled indoor environment. Your child will gain confidence while learning to play Canada’s great game.

4 - 6 yrs • $134.00/8Bayview Hill CCWed Apr 10 5:00pm-5:45pm 30974

Playball – Preps!Your child will learn more advanced ball and sports skills. This program will teach fundamental skills in a fun-filled and non-competitive way for hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis and volleyball the focus will also be on teamwork, partner work and development of the skills needed in match situations.


Playball – On the Ball at 4!This program will teach participants of all abilities basic ball skills. The classes are fun-filled and non-competitive while children are exposed to a wide variety of different ball and sports skills in each lesson. Sports include baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball. Children will have the opportunity to practice skills that will help develop competence in physical literacy and individual participation, and help to overcome fears that discourage participation in sports.


Rouge Woods CCSat Apr 6 10:15am-11:00am 37051

Spring/Summer

Preschool WorkshopsTurn your child’s play time into a learning adventure.

For kids 6 and under!For more information, please refer to page 27.

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Playball – Summer Soccer NurseryThis program is the perfect introduction to soccer skills and team participation for your child. With a wide range of activities to stimulate and improve your child’s overall development, this positive, non-competitive program builds the foundation for successful participation in soccer and other team sports in future.

3 - 4 yrs • $154.00/8Mount Pleasant ParkTue Jul 2 5:50pm-6:35pm 31050

Sat Jul 6 10:05am-10:50am 31052

3 - 4 yrs • $154.00/8Mount Pleasant ParkThu Jul 4 5:50pm-6:35pm 31051


Sat Jul 6 10:55am-11:55am 31055

5 - 6 yrs • $154.00/8Mount Pleasant ParkThu Jul 4 6:40pm-7:40pm 31054

Playball-Summer Soccer Nursery-2’s Can Play Too!Introduce your preschooler to a gentle, non-competitive and fun time of playing soccer and developing gross motor skills! With a wide range of activities to stimulate and improve your children’s overall development, 2’s Can Play Too! builds the foundation for participants’ successful future participation in soccer and team sports. Adult participation is required at the first class only.


Thu Jul 4 5:15pm-5:45pm 31057

Sat Jul 6 9:30am-10:00am 31058

Playball – Two Can Do!With a wide range of activities to stimulate and improve children’s overall development and co-ordination, this program will build the foundation for a child’s success in sports in the future. This is a gentle, safe and non-competitive program.


Playball – Watch Me @ 3!Playball is great for children of all abilities. This comprehensive and non-competitive program will teach children the basic skills to prepare them to play baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball. All lessons are developmentally appropriate, fun, energetic and non-competitive. Areas of sport development will include functional movement, competency, development of concentration and social integration with other children.



Rhythmic GymnasticsThis program will introduce the beautiful combination of dance and rhythmic gymnastics to beginner and intermediate-level students performed to music and using colourful ribbons, hoops, balls, flags and more. Rhythmic Gymnastics promotes strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, self-confidence and fun! All equipment will be supplied and students should wear a gymnastics leotard with bare feet or gym/dance slippers.

4 - 6 yrs • $115.00/8Elgin West CCWed Apr 10 3:45pm-4:30pm 30986


Thu Apr 11 4:30pm-5:15pm 30988

SoccerSoccer is a great game for young athletes! In this program, a Soccer instructor will teach children basic soccer skills in a non-competitive and fun learning environment. Preschoolers will have fun in the coolest program in town! This is a great sport to pick up early, for a lifetime of fitness and teamwork! Adult participation is not required.

4 - 6 yrs • $69.50/8Rouge Woods CCThu Apr 11 6:00pm-6:45pm 37043

Sportball Indoor SoccerParents and caregivers can have a direct hand in a preschooler’s development through our Sportball soccer classes. Children are taught the fundamental skills necessary to excel in soccer. These include throw-ins, dribbling, trapping, passing, goalie skills and more. Classes are dedicated to skills development and putting those skills to work in an exciting, non-competitive game.

2 - 4 yrs • $167.50/8Rouge Woods CCSun Apr 7 9:00am-9:45am 31000

4 - 6 yrs • $83.76/4Richmond Green Sports DomeMon May 13 4:00pm-5:00pm 30991

4 - 6 yrs • $83.76/4Richmond GreenMon Apr 8 4:30pm-5:30pm 30990


Sat Apr 6 4:00pm-5:00pm 30989

Rouge Woods CCSun Apr 7 9:45am-10:45am 30992

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L Preschool ProgramsSportball Junior Parent & ChildThis 45-minute program is a perfect introduction to Sportball. Children and parents participate in our eight core sports including: hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and football along with creative games, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble time and much more. Although these programs focus more on exploration, children will be introduced to a different sport each week. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child and challenge them according to their skill level.

1.5 - 2 yrs • $167.50/8Oak Ridges CCSun Apr 7 9:00am-9:45am 30994

Richvale CCSat Apr 6 10:30am-11:15am 30993

1.5 - 2 yrs • $172.90/8Rouge Woods CCSat Jul 6 11:15am-12:00pm 37055

Sportball Multi-SportSportball Multi-Sport skills development programs introduce preschool and primary school children to the concepts and skills involved in the eight core sports of the Sportball methodology including: hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and football. Classes are conducted once a week in one-hour sessions, using developmentally appropriate methods to introduce, practice and refine gross motor skills. The programs reinforce the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, enabling children to gain the confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sport and life.


3 - 5 yrs • $167.50/8Oak Ridges CCSun Apr 7 9:45am-10:45am 30995

Richvale CCSat Apr 6 9:30am-10:30am 30997

Sat Apr 6 12:00pm-1:00pm 30998

3 - 5 yrs • $172.90/8Rouge Woods CCSat Jul 6 10:15am-11:15am 37054

Sportball Parent & Child Multi-SportParents and caregivers can have a direct hand in a preschooler’s development through our Multi-Sport program. This Parent & Child program teaches children important introductory physical skills associated with our eight core sports (hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, volleyball, golf, basketball and football) and help them to develop confidence in their abilities. The programs also help adults understand proven teaching techniques that can be applied outside of Sportball classes. Classes focus on refining, rehearsing and repeating skills and playing games in a fun, creative, non-competitive environment.

2 - 3 yrs • $167.50/8Richvale CCSat Apr 6 11:15am-12:00pm 31002

Oak Ridges CCSun Apr 7 10:45am-11:30am 31001

2 - 3 yrs • $172.90/8Rouge Woods CCSat Jul 6 9:30am-10:15am 37053

Tennis: Learn to MoveA fun and creative approach to develop the skills needed for tennis. The children will engage in a variety of activities that will help to develop coordination and physical literacy while also learning the basic fundamentals necessary to develop tennis strokes. The equipment is all provided and is modified to make learning safe and easy. Parent participation is encouraged.

3 - 4 yrs • $135.00/8Bayview Hill CCSat Apr 6 1:00pm-1:45pm 31004

Elgin West CCSun Apr 7 9:00am-9:45am 31008

Oak Ridges CCTue Apr 9 4:00pm-4:45pm 31003

Tennis: Learn to PlayA great introduction to the sport of tennis. A progressive program in which the balls and equipment are modified in order to create the best learning environment for the children. A fun and energetic approach will focus on the fundamentals of all the tennis strokes. No previous tennis experience is required. All equipment is supplied.

4.5 - 6 yrs • $135.00/8Bayview Hill CCSat Apr 6 2:00pm-2:45pm 31006

Elgin West CCSun Apr 7 10:00am-10:45am 31007

Oak Ridges CCTue Apr 9 5:00pm-5:45pm 31005

Keeping kids active will help them

learn coordination, movement control,

and confidence!

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Workshops and Events

Let’s Get Crafty – Made By Me for DadThe best gifts are the ones ‘Made by Me,’ and this one is a super surprise! Together with their mom, grandma or even grandpa, children will create a really cool gift for dad. Gifts will be completed with a card and wrapping. It’s a wonderful way to spend quality time together while creating something special at the Heritage Centre. Adult participation is required.

2 - 5 yrs • $13.50/1Heritage CentreSat Jun 15 11:00am-12:00pm 37037

Let’s Get Crafty – Made By Me for MomThe best gifts are the ones ‘Made by Me,’ and this one is a super surprise! Together with their dad, grandpa or even grandma, children will create a special treasure to give to mom on her special day. Gifts will be completed with a card and wrapping. It’s a wonderful way to spend quality time together while creating something special at the Heritage Centre. Adult participation is required.

2 - 5 yrs • $13.50/1Heritage CentreSat May 4 11:00am-12:00pm 37036

Let’s Get Crafty – Mini Easter BasketEaster crafts aren’t just about the eggs! In this program, children will have a chance to make their own mini Easter basket by learning the old-fashioned craft of basket weaving. After completing their creations, they will put their new baskets to use with an egg hunt through the Heritage Centre! Please Note: Adult Participation is required. A $5 material fee will be collected at the beginning of the class to make one basket.

4 - 5 yrs • $16.00/1Heritage CentreSat Apr 20 9:30am-11:30am 37030

Me and My Little PaleontologistKids can become paleontologists! This workshop will give preschoolers a chance to participate in a simulated dinosaur dig and explore the world of dinosaurs in a discovery project! It’s sure to be a roaring good time learning about magnificent creatures who roamed the earth long ago. Adult participation is required.

2.5 - 6 yrs • $13.50/1Elgin West CCSun May 5 10:30am-11:30am 30856

Me and My Little Pioneer – Little Green ThumbsHow does our garden grow? Let’s find out! You and your preschooler will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens of Amos Wright Park and learn about why gardens were very important to pioneers. You will also create a beautiful vase and bring home a summer surprise of flowers and herbs. Adult participation is required.

2 - 6 yrs • $13.00/1Heritage CentreTue Aug 20 9:30am-10:30am 30884

Me and My Little Pioneer – Sweet CreamsIce cream, ice cream, we all scream for ice cream! You and your preschooler will have a chance to crank out some delicious homemade ice cream, pioneer style, and create a fun craft to take home. Please note: this program involves the use of dairy products. Adult participation is required.

2 - 6 yrs • $13.00/1Heritage CentreWed Aug 21 11:00am-12:00pm 30885

Workshop – Spring into ScienceScience experiments are a fun and fascinating way to learn about our world and engage a preschooler’s natural curiosity. In this workshop, we will conduct a variety of science experiments, which will introduce young children to the world of science and scientific thinking!


Workshop – Bugs & ButterfliesYoung children are fascinated by all types of insects. They are amazing creatures! This workshop gives preschoolers a chance to explore the world of bugs and butterflies through hands-on activities, such as studying bugs with a magnifying glass and learning about the parts of a butterfly as they engage in making a butterfly craft. There will even be an opportunity to hop, wiggle and fly just like the bugs and butterflies!

2.5 - 5 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSun Apr 14 10:00am-11:30am 31015

Workshop – Egg-citingEnjoy egg-citing activities including an egg scavenger hunt, Easter games, crafts! Adult participation is required. Come join the egg-cellent fun!


For workshops: Participants must be

toilet-trained and adult participation is not required unless otherwise indicated.

Expose your child to a variety of activities! These hands-on workshops are fun and exciting! Spaces are

limited – register early to avoid disappointment.

All new workshops: Check it out! The Spring/Summer Preschool Workshop flyer is coming your way soon! DON’T MISS OUT!

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Participants must be toilet-trained and

adult participation is not required unless otherwise indicated.

Workshop – Old MacDonald’s FarmWho lives on the farm? What does the cow say? Where do sheep sleep? All these questions and more will be answered in this fun-filled workshop, where your preschooler will learn all about life on the farm. They will sing and dance and craft their way through this farming adventure!


Workshop – Flies, Frogs and PondsPonds may be small, but they are full of life and activity! Preschoolers will discover what is buzzing and hopping around the pond in this unique workshop. They will learn about pond life, along with the interesting creatures that live there. The hands-on activities and take-home crafts will keep your little one engaged long after the workshop is done!

2.5 - 5 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSat May 4 10:00am-11:30am 31019

Workshop – Mommy’s Time OutEvery busy mom deserves a little break and some precious time to herself, especially for Mother’s Day! This workshop enables moms to leave their little ones with our Preschool staff so they can enjoy some much-deserved time off. Preschoolers will be kept busy creating crafts and engaging in special Mother’s Day activities to help mom at home once the workshop is over!

2.5 - 5 yrs • $16.07/1Elgin West CCSat May 11 10:00am-12:00pm 31020

Workshop – Crafty Re-CreationsHelping the planet is fun! This workshop teaches preschoolers the importance of a clean environment and how to use their imagination to help the planet. You and your preschooler will have an opportunity to use a variety of recycled materials and supplies to design and build new creations. Reduce, reuse, recycle! Adult participation is required.

2 - 5 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSat May 25 10:00am-11:30am 31017

Workshop – Planting a RainbowNature works miracles, and children should experience them! Based on an enjoyable children’s book, this workshop teaches preschoolers what a plant needs in order to grow and all about the colours of flowers. This is a fun and age-appropriate lesson in natural science.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSat Jun 8 10:00am-11:30am 31023

Workshop – Pet PartyHip, hip, hooray! It’s a pet party day! Preschoolers should bring a special stuffed friend to the party, where they will make pet-sized party hats and make-believe cakes for their special friends.

2.5 - 5 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSun Jun 9 2:30pm-4:00pm 31022

Workshop – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 123This fun workshop explores the alphabet and numbers through stories and songs, finger plays, games and crafts. Preschoolers will make a craft and participate in other fun themed activities. Adult participation is required.

1.5 - 5 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSat Jun 15 2:30pm-4:00pm 31016

Workshop – Happy Birthday Canada!It’s Canada’s birthday, and your preschooler is invited to celebrate it! In this workshop, young children will have a blast marking another year in the Canadian calendar! They will be making Canadian flags and Canadian crafts. They will also learn what makes Canada special, from the Mounties to the maple leaf and the beaver.

2.5 - 6 yrs • $13.92/1Oak Ridges CCSat Jun 29 10:00am-11:30am 31072

Can’t decide on a program? Need help choosing the right class for your preschooler?

For more information, please email [email protected]

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Workshop – Welcome Summer“Oh Mister Sun, sun, Mister Golden Sun, please shine down on me!” After a long, cold winter, summer is finally on its way! This workshop celebrates the official start of summer and teaches little ones about the different seasons. Preschoolers will make special crafts to welcome this season of fun in the sun.

2.5 - 6 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSun Jun 30 10:00am-11:30am 31077

Workshop – Ship Ahoy, Matey!Calling all preschool pirates! Enjoy this workshop filled with crafts, games, stories and songs. Children will especially enjoy the scavenger treasure hunt to find the missing pirate booty! Adult participation is required.

1.5 - 6 yrs • $13.92/1Oak Ridges CCSat Jul 6 2:30pm-4:00pm 31075

Workshop – You Are My SunshineThe sun plays a very important part in our everyday lives, and preschoolers will learn all about this magnificent star through games, stories and songs. They will also have an opportunity to create beautiful sun catchers to hang in their windows, so Mister Sun can shine on them long after this workshop is done!

2.5 - 6 yrs • $13.92/1Oak Ridges CCSun Jul 14 10:00am-11:30am 31079

Workshop – Water WonderlandWhat creatures dwell beneath the waves? Could they be goldfish, jellyfish or whales? Preschoolers are invited to come learn all about the animals that inhabit the oceans and seas. Through activity stations, crafts and storytime, your preschooler will become an oceanographer or marine biologist on an exciting exploration of aquatic life!

2.5 - 6 yrs • $13.92/1Elgin West CCSun Jul 21 10:00am-11:30am 31076

Workshop – Camping FunIn this indoor camping fun workshop, preschoolers will fish, tell stories and make nature crafts! They may even meet a creature or two, but who?

2.5 - 6 yrs • $13.92/1Oak Ridges CCSat Jul 27 10:00am-11:30am 31071

Workshop – Little MonkeysPreschoolers are little monkeys! They love to jump and move and explore. This is the perfect place to do it. There’s no end to the fun preschoolers will have in our Little Monkeys workshop, as they spend the morning monkeying around in a safe and social environment.

2.5 - 6 yrs • $16.07/1Elgin West CCSat Aug 3 10:00am-12:00pm 31074

Workshop – BubblesWhat’s so fascinating about bubbles? Ask a preschooler! Children will enjoy bubble blowing, bubble solutions, bubble fun and bubble games.

2.5 - 6 yrs • $13.92/1Oak Ridges CCSun Aug 11 10:00am-11:30am 31070

Workshop – Ice Cream PartyI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Preschoolers will enjoy a day of ice cream crafts, stories and, best of all, an ice cream sundae feast!

2.5 - 6 yrs • $16.07/1Elgin West CCSat Aug 17 2:30pm-4:00pm 31073

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Open GymAges 0 – 6 | $2 per childThursday, September 20 - Friday, March 8Bring your preschoolers for some fun preschool play in the gym! Preschoolers will enjoy climbing, riding toys and socializing with other kids.

Adult participation is required. Maximum of three children per adult.

ThursdaysOak Ridges C.C. • 9 - 10:30 a.m.

FridaysElgin West C.C. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oak Ridges C.C. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Keep your kids active all season long!First-come, first-served. Subject to exclusion dates. Pre-registration is not required.

Preschool Drop-In Programs March 21 - June 21

Go to page 83 for our new Indoor Stroller

Fit program. Powerwalk with your children on the new

indoor walking track at Ed Sackfield Arena

and Fitness Studio.

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