Tiny Tots’ Programs
Please see the Children’s Brochure and Registration for Cooking, Dance and Karate classes for little ones.
EARLY LEARNING
T171 | PLAY, LEARN AND GROW (Tuesday) Room 1
Ages 2 - 3½ Years
Instructor: TBA
This class will provide an enriched play based learning program where children and their parent/caregiver will regularly be introduced to new and interesting concepts. A variety of play areas will encourage independent and cooperative exploration. Expect developmentally appropriate crafts, books and storytelling, games and gross motor activities. Music and movement will anchor the program. The instructor will lead a lively circle time.
T171 & T174 | BABY BLOOMERS (Monday & Friday) Room 1
Ages 12 - 24 Months
Instructor: Debra Jerome
Debra is a registered early childhood education instructor. She is experienced in working in preschool settings and in special education classrooms. Enhancing her skills is her diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services. Baby Bloomers is an early start class for 12 to 24 month-olds, designed as a fun interactive program which will include a variety of sensory based activities, messy art, play centres, games, gross motor activities, music, songs, instruments and books. Watch your tot blossom in this welcoming, engaging environment.
Please Note: Registering for both Baby Bloomers (T173) and Tiny Dancer and Me (T307), will make for an active, enjoyable Friday morning at the Centre.
FITNESS, MOVEMENT & ENRICHMENT
T201 | DROP-IN, MINI-GYM AND PLAY | 18 Months to Pre-K, Monday
Instructor: Marie Diamond
This specialty program is the perfect combination of free play and structure. This class will focus on learning beginner and age-appropriate gymnastics skills in a fun and creative way. Through songs, circuits and games, your child will improve motor skills and learn to follow basic instructions. This 2-hour class will start and end with free-play time. There’s no need to rush in the morning and no worries if you can’t stay the whole class, you won’t miss the super-fun, organized play planned in the middle.
T203 | KINDERGYM | 18 Months - 2½ Years, Wednesday
T204 | KINDERGYM | 12 - 18 Months, Wednesday
T205 | KINDERGYM | 4 - 12 Months, Wednesday
Instructor: Marie Diamond
Accompanied by a parent or caregiver, children will participate in structured activities, sing-alongs and fun on the age-appropriate apparatus, led by our long-time, experienced instructor. Classes will offer creative activities for babies and their adults to enjoy together. Props, including textured balls, bubbles, scarves, streamers and puppets will encourage curiosity and stimulate the senses. Songs, parachute games, and gross-motor activities will round out the class.
T206 | DROP-IN KINDERPLAY Infants to Pre-K, Thursday | Not offered at this time.
Instructor: Marie Diamond
Indoor playtime for children under the age of 4 (Pre-K) accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Enjoy unstructured play in our downstairs activity room using our kindergym equipment including slides, climbing items, tunnels, balls and ride on toys, etc. An instructor will be present to provide supervision. Everyone MUST register to participate. One sibling is allowed to accompany the registered child.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
T307 | TINY DANCER & ME | New Walkers to 3 Years | Friday *** New Day
Instructor: Emma Bartolomucci
Welcome to new Tiny Dancer and Baby Twinkle Toes instructor Emma Bartolomucci. She is a triple threat with her extensive background and training in various styles of dance, choreography, and dramatic arts. Dance has taken her around the globe, performing, teaching and learning in 36 different countries! She has taught and directed children of a variety of ages in schools, dance studios and theatres and loves working with students of all ages, babies to professional artists and every age in between! Emma is a powerhouse of talent who is delighted to bring her high energy and technical skills to the classroom. She looks forward to introducing the joys of rhythm and movement to our youngest students. Do not miss her class!
This class is an introduction to creative movement and dance for little ones with their dance partner parent or caregiver. Using music, props and games, our instructor will lead a high energy class that will have you and your child dancing to the beat.
Please Note: Registering for both Baby Bloomers (T173) and Tiny Dancer and Me (T307), will make for an active, enjoyable Friday morning at the Centre.
T303 | LITTLE ONES LOVE MUSIC | Ages 12 – 24 Months | Thursday
T304 | LITTLE MAESTROS | Ages 18 - 36 Months | Thursday
T305 | MUSICAL BABIES | Ages 4 - 12 Months | Thursday
Instructor: Emily Hashmani
Looking for a joyful, engaging music class for you and your little one? Our very talented new instructor, Ariana, is an expert in the field of early childhood musical education as well as a voice instructor and a musician. Ariana is able to play the piano, ukulele, recorder, glockenspiel and more. She was trained at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Expect songs, instruments, bouncing, marching, scarves and a variety of activities aimed at developing a sense of rhythm and a love of music.
T306 | FAMILY MUSIC & MOVEMENT | New Walkers - 3½ Years, Sunday
Instructor: Elise Plant
Enjoy a mixed age class for families where movement, music, rhymes and props will engage both adults and little ones in 45 minutes of dance and play. Both parents can attend with their child.
COOKING
T801 | MY LITTLE CHEF
Ages 2 to 3-1/2 Years, Wednesday
Instructor: Ashlyn Luk
You and your tot will spend a fun, safe hour preparing delicious, nutritious snacks and dishes in our kitchen. Under the enthusiastic direction of our engaging instructor, you will assist your child in essential tasks like measuring, pouring, mixing, kneading, chopping and selecting ingredients. Children will explore new foods, learn a little bit about healthy eating, practise working cooperatively and end each class with a healthy, tasty treat that they can proudly say they have actually made.
*DUTY DAYS: Each parent will be required to sign up for a day to help the instructor clean up after the class.
**C301 | PARENT & CHILD COOKING | PLEASE REGISTER ON THE CHILDREN’S TAB
Ages 3 - 5 Years, Saturday
Instructor Ashlyn Luk
Start off your weekend with a hands-on cooking experience with Chef Ashlyn. You and your little one will make tasty, healthy creations from scratch, measuring, mixing, chopping and pouring together. Enjoy an hour of culinary creativity with a real-life chef who knows how to make cooking a fun learning experience.
Ashlyn is the newest addition to our cooking program, known for her excellent teaching skills and her ability to engage students and introduce them to the joys of cooking.
