The Town offers recreation, education and fitness opportunities and workshops for preschool-aged children (up to aged 5) to attend.
Check out aquatic programs and drop-ins for programs run at the pool.
Baking and cooking
Mini Chefs Program
At least 3 but less than 6
GIP - Kitchen
Familiarization/Safety/Cooking in the Kitchen. This is a great creative way for children to learn about cooking. Together preschoolers and parents will follow recipes, measure ingredients and of course taste testing. Participation is with parent.
Creative arts
Drum Circle
All Ages
De La Salle – Chapel
Join us for an afternoon of self-expression, community, learning and playing! No previous drumming experience is necessary. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Paint Your Own Pottery
Paint Your Own Pottery - Mummy and Monster Plates
3 and up
GIP – Hall
Join us for a Paint Your Own Pottery Workshop - for kids and youth! We've partnered with Crock A Doodle Keswick to bring a series of fun and engaging pottery projects!
Mummy & Monsters - Mini Plate Creation Participants will work on a mini plate creation, using fun painting techniques designed for Halloween fun! All materials will be supplied. Creations will be sent back with Crock A Doodle to be fired in the kiln and can be picked up from Crock A Doodle Keswick - 236 Dovedale Drive on the Friday following the program date. Note: Please ensure you bring a smock to paint in.
Paint Your Own Pottery - Christmas Ornaments
3 and up
GIP - Gym Program Room
Join us for a Paint Your Own Pottery Workshop - for kids and youth! We've partnered with Crock A Doodle Keswick to bring a series of fun and engaging pottery projects! Christmas Ornaments - Flat Ornament Creation Participants will work on two flat Christmas ornaments, using fun painting techniques ideal for Christmas. All materials will be supplied. Creations will be sent back with Crock A Doodle to be fired in the kiln and can be picked up from Crock A Doodle Keswick - 236 Dovedale Drive on the Friday following the program date. Note: Please ensure you bring a smock to paint in.
Dance
Ballet Babies - Level 1
At least 3 but less than 5
GIP - Multi-Purpose Room
Working in a creative manner to introduce basic coordination of the body through space, exploring different levels and qualities of movement. Marches, skips and gallops are introduced, using the imagination to help promote movement in a fun and creative way. Participation is without parent.
Ballet Babies - Level 2
At least 3 but less than 5
GIP - Multi-Purpose Room
Working from the moves learned in Ballet Babies - Level 1, participants will practice and enhance on their already developed skills. Continuing to use the imagination to help promote movement in a fun and creative way. Participation is without parents.
Jazz
At least 3 but less than 5
GIP - Multi-Purpose Room
This is a perfect 30-minute class for the young dancers in your family. This is the start of their dance journey, and we will cover the basics of Jazz/Tap and creative movement. It is a great way to introduce your little one to dance and movement through music, a structured routine and a social environment.
Tap
At least 3 but less than 5
GIP - Multi-Purpose Room
This is a perfect 30-minute class for the young dancers in your family. This is the start of their dance journey, and we will cover the basics of Jazz/Tap and creative movement. It is a great way to introduce your little one to dance, and movement through music, a structured routine and a social environment.
Fitness and wellness
Yoga - Baby and Me
Allow your body to regain its strength and stamina while you incorporate and bond with your baby in a safe and supportive environment. This program will focus on post-natal stretching and strengthening, along with posture and stress relief movements that incorporate baby. Babies must be pre-crawling to attend.
Note: This is a floor-based program.
General interest
Playgroup
Let's get together and play. Parents/Guardians create the activity and supervise their own children (no instructor) Children 1 month - 5 yrs of age are welcome to come to the Gymnasium for only $1/child/day. There are a variety of activities available to utilize, such as, balls, skipping ropes, parachute games, bean bags, hula hoops, exercise mats, etc. The children burn off some of their energy while sharing, playing and socializing. Parent/Guardian attendance is required.
**This is a Drop-In program and participation is on a drop-in basis.
Playschool
At least 2 1/2 but less than 5
GIP - Gym Program Room
Sign your preschooler up for some stimulating fun at Playschool! Painting, crafts, daily gym time and more. All participants must be independent in using the bathroom.
*Parent participation not required
Inclusion
Adaptics - Sensory Drop-in
Adaptics is a sensory drop-in program for school aged children (4 - 14yrs) - no music and minimal noise levels. Adapted equipment will be available for participant use. Participants must come accompanied by their own support worker (one support worker per participant.) To keep this sensory aware this adapted gym program time will be capped at 20 participants (plus support workers).Sensory corners will be available for free play.
Drum Circle
All Ages
De La Salle – Chapel
Join us for an afternoon of self-expression, community, learning and playing! No previous drumming experience is necessary. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Sports
Learn to Bike Basics
At least 3 but less than 8
ROC - Cycling - Jump/Pump Track
Learn the biking basics in this four-week program! Riders will practice balancing and riding exercises to build a strong foundation on their own bike. Activities will include learning the parts of a bike and helmet, biking safety, starting and stopping, turns, and navigating changes in elevation.
Important Note: All participants must come with their own bike and helmet (training wheels are not advisable) and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has the physical strength to provide support to the rider while on their bike.
My First Sports
At least 3 but less than 5
GIP - Gym Gymnasium
Is your preschooler interested in sports, but not sure which one to try first? 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.
Soccer
At least 4 but less than 6y 11m
GIP - Gym Gymnasium
Junior Soccer consists of social, athletic and fundamental soccer skills in a fun and enjoyable 45-minute session. Young players will work on listening skills, taking turns and teamwork. Experienced instructors will demonstrate and run drills that stimulate balancing, basic agility and coordination this program is offered by Elevation Athletics Association.
Program location details
ROC Chalet Patio - 26479 Civic Centre Road
ROC - Labyrinth/Civic Centre Circle - 26557 Civic Centre Road (Municipal Offices lawn)
Georgina Gym/Ice Palace - 90 Wexford Drive - behind the Ice Palace
GIP - Hall - 90 Wexford Drive - behind the Ice Palace
GIP - MPR (Multi-Purpose Room) - 90 Wexford Drive, Ice Palace Lobby
Pefferlaw Park and Community Hall - 38 Pete's Lane, Pefferlaw
Sutton Arena Hall - 48 Hawkins Street, Sutton
Kin Hall - 15 Fairpark Lane, Sutton