PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Oak Bay Families’ Resource Program P

A FREE COMMUNITY DROP-IN

This drop-in program is for caregivers and babies and toddlers up to five years to enjoy free play, snack and activities with each other. Drop-in space is limited so arrive on time to not be disappointed. Fridays, 10:00–11:30am September 16–December 16

(Program does not run on Professional Development Days (September 23, October 21 and November 14) and Statutory Holidays.) Located in the Rainforest Room at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd (attached to Oak Bay High School). In partnership with Fernwood NRG and the Provincial Government of BC.

P PARENT PARTICIPATION REQUIRED. REGISTERED KINDERGYM P 6 MOS–5 YRS

Parents, bring your tots to play, sing, explore, and experiment with our toys and equipment. The gym includes loads of toys, structures to climb, sports equipment, ride-on toys, and of course, the bouncy castle! Circle time with action songs and rhymes concludes each day's class. Please note, enrollment is limited for this class. Parent participation required.

Henderson Recreation Centre–Gymnasium

Sep 20–Oct 25 T 9:00–10:00am $36/6 141870 Sep 20–Oct 25 T 10:15–11:15am $36/6 141871 Sep 22–Oct 27 Th 9:00–10:00am $36/6 141925 Sep 22–Oct 27 Th 10:15–11:15am $36/6 141927 Sep 24–Oct 29 S 11:00am–12:00pm $36/6 141928 Nov 1–Dec 13 T 9:00–10:00am $42/7 141933 Nov 1–Dec 13 T 10:15–11:15am $42/7 141939 Nov 3–Dec 15 Th 9:00–10:00am $42/7 141944 Nov 3–Dec 15 Th 10:15–11:15am $42/7 141948 Nov 5–Dec 17 S 11:00am–12:00pm $42/7 141949 KINDERGYM INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS P 6 MOS–5 YRS

Online sign-up is available 24 hours in advance. • Mobile, participating siblings must pay admissions. • Children must be supervised by their caregivers for this program. NOTE: Please note there is a four hour cancellation. Kindergym Drop-in is not offered on Statutory Holidays.

Prices: $6.00

Tuesday 9:00–10:00am Tuesday 10:15–11:15am Thursday 9:00–10:00am Thursday 10:15–11:15am Saturday 11:00am–12:00pm

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

DANCE

WEE ONES DANCE P 18 MOS-2 YRS

Get creative with your moves and learn to jump, twirl, and move to the music. This class will bring the joy of play to learning the basics of dance. Parent participation is required.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre– Westcoast Academy Activity Room 4 of Performing Arts

Sep 15–Nov 17 Th 9:30–10:00am $106/10 141893 Sep 16–Nov 25 F 10:15–10:45am $106/10 141894 Sep 17–Nov 19 S 10:15–10:45am $106/10 141895 TOTS BALLET P 2-3 YRS

Welcome to the magical world of dance! If your toddler loves music, they will love this class. We have combined creative dance and ballet with movement, imagery, and fun, all set to inspiring music. This is a parent participation class.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre– Westcoast Academy Activity Room 4 of Performing Arts

Sep 15–Nov 17 Th 10:00–10:30am $106/10 142477 Sep 16–Nov 25 F 9:45–10:15am $106/10 142478 Sep 17–Nov 19 S 9:00–9:30am $106/10 142479 Sep 17–Nov 19 S 10:45–11:15am $106/10 142480 BALLET EXPLORATION 3-5 YRS

Have you always wanted to try ballet? This class is the perfect combination of ballet fundamentals and imagination. Students will learn the basics of ballet while creating fun imagery and personal style in their movements.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre– Westcoast Academy Activity Room 4 of Performing Arts

Sep 15–Nov 17 Th 10:30–11:15am $106/10 142474 Sep 16–Nov 25 F 10:45–11:30am $106/10 142475 Sep 17–Nov 19 S 9:30–10:15am $106/10 142476 JAZZ AND HIP HOP 4-6 YRS

Jazz and Hip Hop are fun, energetic dance genres that showcase a dancer’s individual style. During this fun and entertaining class, students will be introduced to leaps, turns, isolations, and all sorts of fancy footwork.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre– Westcoast Academy Activity Room 4 of Performing Arts

Sep 16–Nov 25 F 9:00–9:45am $106/10 141886 Sep 17–Nov 19 S 11:15am–12:00pm $106/10 141889 FLUTE SONG COLLECTION P 1 MOS -5 YRS

Music Together® is an internationally recognized music and movement program for children birth-5yrs and their parents and caregivers. Mixed-age classes provide developmentally appropriate, rich music experiences that support and respect the unique learning styles of young children. Come sing, play, laugh, dance, learn, and have fun with us! $189 fee for the first child includes: CD and digital downloads, online access to the Family Music Zone, a beautifully illustrated songbook, and a parent resource guide for new families. A sibling can be registered for $129 at reception. Siblings under 9 months as of the date of the first class attend free. For program information, please contact Music Together Victoria at 250-217-2477. Material fee $60.

Windsor Pavilion–Rotary Hall Music Together Victoria

Sep 23–Dec 9 F 9:15–10:00am $189/10 142197 Sep 23–Dec 9 F 10:15–11:00am $189/10 142198 Sep 23–Dec 9 F 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 142199 Sep 27–Nov 29 T 9:15–10:00am $189/10 142188 Sep 27–Nov 29 T 10:15–11:00am $189/10 142189 Sep 27–Nov 29 T 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 142190 Sep 28–Nov 30 W 9:15–10:00am $189/10 142191 Sep 28–Nov 30 W 10:15–11:00am $189/10 142192 Sep 28–Nov 30 W 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 142193 Sep 29–Dec 1 Th 9:15–10:00am $189/10 142194 Sep 29–Dec 1 Th 10:15–11:00am $189/10 142195 Sep 29–Dec 1 Th 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 142196

Windsor Pavilion–Meeting Room 1 & 2 Music Together Victoria

Sep 24–Dec 3 S 9:00–9:45am $189/10 142185 Sep 24–Dec 3 S 10:00–10:45am $189/10 142186 Sep 24–Dec 3 S 11:00–11:45am $189/10 142187 RHYTHM KIDS I BY MUSIC TOGETHERHIPPO SONG COLLECTION 4-5 YRS

Rhythm Kids is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for 4’s and 5’s that includes lots of the same fun and silly singing and games as Music Together classes, with added inspiration (and djembes!) for your older preschooler and kindergarten child. Material fee $60. Children will: • learn multicultural drumming patterns. • develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments. • play games based on music. dance and drumming. • have fun with a host of rhythm activities. Classes are for children ages 4-5 and include: • 10 weekly, 45-minute classes • Animal Collection Songbook and CD each semester • Access to online drum-play videos and other material • Level I classes are intended as a parent-child class.

Windsor Pavilion–Rotary Hall Music Together Victoria

Sep 27–Nov 29 T 5:00–5:50pm $208/10 142017

P PARENT PARTICIPATION REQUIRED.

SEEDLINGS FOREST PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 3-5 YRS

NEW! Seedlings Forest Preschool Program is a fully outdoor preschool alternative that will take place in the beautiful nature and chip trail surrounding Henderson Recreation Centre and golf course. Fostering a child's sense of wonder for the great outdoors promotes lifelong learning and interest: inspirational, stimulating, and hands-on experiences manifest. Being outdoors develops appreciation for the natural world and our responsibilities related to its preservation. At Seedlings we adapt to the natural pace of the children and allow them to explore their interests to the fullest. For more information, please visit seedlingsforesteducation.com.

Parks and Fields Henderson–Kiwanis Playground Seedling Forest Program

Sep 12–Oct 28 M, W, F 9:30–11:30am $380/19 142481 Oct 31–Dec 9 M, W, F 9:30–11:30am $340/17 142482 NATURE NUTS P 2-5 YRS

Little nature lovers will love this class as they explore the great outdoors. Outdoor scavenger hunts, camping fun, silly songs, nature crafts, and stories are included. Come outside and play! This class will take place predominantly outside, but indoor space will be available in case of bad weather. Parent participation is required.

Henderson Recreation Centre–The Nook

Sep 12–Oct 24 M 10:15–11:15am $77/6 141861 MORNING MUNCHKINS P 6 MOS-4 YRS

Little ones enjoy activity stations, circle time, and stories while adults get a chance to socialize. Parents and caregivers, please bring a small snack for your child each session. Parent participation is required.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre–Rainforest Room

Sep 13–Nov 29 T 9:45–11:15am $174/12 141863 Sep 14–Nov 30 W 9:45–11:15am $174/12 141864 STORY BOOK SURPRISE P 3-5 YRS

New! Stories are full of surprises! Each week will feature a new story and craft, or activity based off the book. Try out this fun craft and story program and take advantage of the beautiful preschool space at Windsor Pavilion. Classes will include story time, circle time and crafts or activities.

Windsor Pavilion–Preschool Room

Sep 28–Nov 16 W 1:00–2:00pm $116/8 141867 STONE SOUP P 3-5 YRS

New! Come join us for some Stone Soup! This creative program incorporates cooking into your toddler’s morning routine. Join Barb for stories and crafts related to meals that will be cooked during each class. Little ones will get to help with recipes then work on crafts or activities while the food cooks! And they get to eat it too! Parent Participation Required.

Henderson Recreation Centre-The Nook

Oct 31–Dec 5 M 10:15–11:45am $120/6 141866

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

GROWTH MINDSET READERS 4-5 YRS

This rich phonics-based reading and writing program will provide students an opportunity to learn how to read and write. The program is based on the Orton Gillingham methodology and is delivered by a certified BC teacher who is experienced in early years literacy and learning. Our lessons will be fun, multisensory, and systematic. This program will help students achieve fast results in their reading and writing skills and will improve self-esteem in literacy.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre–Rainforest Room

Sept 17–Oct 22 S 1:30–2:15pm $135/6 145604 Sept 22–Oct 27 Th 10:00–10:45am $135/6 145602 Oct 29–Dec 10 S 1:30–2:15pm $135/6 145605 Nov 3–Dec 8 Th 10:00–10:45am $135/6 145603

SPORTS

RICHARDSON SPORT WEE SPORTS P 15-30 MOS

This 10-sport program will introduce your toddler to the foundational movement skills they need to be familiar with hockey, baseball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, rugby, lacrosse, golf, basketball, and football. Leaving competition on the sidelines, this program uses connections to your child’s world to teach sports. NCCP Certified instructors will use games, songs, and positive reinforcement, to ensure that your child experiences the joy of learning 10 sports in a comfortable sporty environment. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio. Parent participation required.

Henderson Recreation Centre–Gymnasium Richardson Sport

Sep 10–Oct 22 S 8:30–9:15am $100/5 142279 Oct 29–Dec 10 S 8:30–9:15am $120/6 142280 RICHARDSON SPORT PARENT AND CHILD SOCCER P 2-3 YRS

This high-energy soccer program introduces you and your child to fundamental soccer skills, such as dribbling, shooting, passing and more. It also covers a basic introduction to the rules of the game. Leaving competition on the sidelines, this program uses connections to your child’s world to teach the game of soccer. NCCP Certified instructors will use games, songs, and positive reinforcement to ensure that your child experiences the joy of playing soccer and being comfortable in a sporty environment. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio. Parent participation required.

Henderson Recreation Centre–Gymnasium Richardson Sport

Sep 10–Oct 22 S 8:30–9:15am $100/5 142268 Oct 29–Dec 10 S 8:30–9:15am $120/6 142269

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

RICHARDSON SPORT ME AND MY PARENT 2-3 YRS

This 10-sport program will introduce your little one to the foundational movement skills they need to be familiar with hockey, baseball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, rugby, lacrosse, golf, basketball, and football. Leaving competition on the sidelines, this program uses connections to your child’s world to teach sports. The coaches will help you find strategies to teach your child basic sport skills in a fun way. NCCP Certified instructors will use games, songs, and positive reinforcement to ensure that your child experiences the joy of learning a variety of sports in a comfortable environment. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio. Parent participation required.

Henderson Recreation Centre–Gymnasium Richardson Sport

Sep 10–Oct 22 S 9:30–10:15am $100/5 142281 Oct 29–Dec 10 S 9:30–10:15am $120/6 142283 RICHARDSON SPORT SOCCER STAR 3-5 YRS

This high-energy soccer program introduces your child to fundamental soccer skills, such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and more. It also covers a basic introduction to the rules of the game. Leaving competition on the sidelines, this program uses connections to your child’s world to teach the game of soccer. NCCP Certified instructors will use games, songs, and positive reinforcement to ensure that your child experiences the joy of playing soccer and being comfortable in a sporty environment. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio.

Henderson Recreation Centre–Gymnasium Richardson Sport

Sep 10–Oct 22 S 9:30–10:30am $100/5 142274 Oct 29–Dec 10 S 9:30–10:30am $120/6 142276 RICHARDSON SPORT PARENT AND CHILD SOCCER-OUTDOOR 2-3 YRS

This high-energy soccer program introduces you and your child to fundamental soccer skills, such as dribbling, shooting, passing and more. It also covers a basic introduction to the rules of the game. Leaving competition on the sidelines, this program uses connections to your child’s world to teach the game of soccer. NCCP Certified instructors will use games, songs, and positive reinforcement to ensure that your child experiences the joy of playing soccer and being comfortable in a sporty environment. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio. Parent participation required.

Parks and Fields HendersonKiwanis Playground Richardson Sport

Sep 13–Oct 25 T 4:45–5:30pm $140/7 142272 RICHARDSON SPORT SOCCER STAROUTDOOR 3-5 YRS

This high-energy Soccer program introduces your child to fundamental soccer skills, such as dribbling, shooting, passing and more, we will also teach a basic introduction to the rules of the game. Leaving competition on the sidelines, this program uses connections to your child’s world to teach the game of soccer. NCCP Certified instructors will use games, songs and positive reinforcement, to ensure that your child experiences the joy of playing soccer and being comfortable in a sporty environment. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio.

Parks and Fields Henderson–Kiwanis Playground Richardson Sport

Sep 13–Oct 25 T 5:30–6:30pm $140/7 142277 SOCCERTRON 3-4 YRS

These upbeat, instructional sessions are perfect for players wanting to learn the FUNdamentals of soccer. Soccertron stresses learning the correct techniques so players can thoroughly enjoy soccer for the rest of their careers. Progressive skills are taught using fun activities, under the supervision of Soccertron's enthusiastic coaches.

Oak Bay Recreation Centre–Indoor Sports Field Elisco Enterprises Inc.

Sep 12–Oct 24 M 4:00–4:30pm $71/7 141274 Nov 7–Dec 19 M 4:00–4:30pm $71/7 141275 SOCCERTRON 4-5 YRS

These upbeat, instructional sessions are perfect for players wanting to learn the FUNdamentals of soccer. Soccertron stresses learning the correct techniques so players can thoroughly enjoy soccer for the rest of their careers. Progressive skills are taught using fun activities, under the supervision of Soccertron's enthusiastic coaches.

Oak Bay Recreation Centre–Indoor Sports Field Elisco Enterprises Inc.

Sep 12–Oct 24 M 4:30–5:00pm $71/7 141281 Nov 7–Dec 19 M 4:30–5:00pm $71/7 141280