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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Preschool
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 17–December 17
(Program does not run on Oct 22 and Nov 12) 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 9 MOS–5 YRS P
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. Parent participation required.
Henderson Recreation Centre-Gymnasium
Sept 7–Oct 26 T 9:00–10:00am $40/8 113382 Sept 7–Oct 26 T 10:15–11:15am $40/8 113383 Sept 9–Oct 28 Th 9:00–10:00am $35/7 113384 Sept 9–Oct 28 Th 10:15–11:15am $35/7 113385 Nov 2–Dec 14 T 9:00–10:00am $35/7 113386 Nov 2–Dec 14 T 10:15–11:15am $35/7 113387 Nov 4–Dec 16 Th 9:00–10:00am $30/6 113388 Nov 4–Dec 16 Th 10:15–11:15am $30/6 113389 KINDERGYM INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS 18 MOS–5 YRS P
Online sign-up is available 24 hours in advance. • Up to 20 spaces are available per session. • Mobile, participating siblings must pay admissions. • Children must be supervised by their caregivers for this program. NOTE: Kindergym is not offered on statutory holidays, spring break or winter holidays.
Prices: $5.25
Tuesday 9:00–10:00am Tuesday 10:15–11:15am Thursday 9:00–10:00am Thursday 10:15–11:15am
Music Together®: Bringing Harmony Home ® is an internationally recognized music and movement program for children, birth to 5 years, 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: 1 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 of charge. For program information, please contact Music Together Victoria at 250-217-2477.
Windsor PavilionSports Room 1 & 2 Music Together Victoria
Sept 25–Dec 4 S 9:00–9:45am $189/10 114472 Sept 25–Dec 4 S 10:00–10:45am $189/10 114473 Sept 25–Dec 4 S 11:00–11:45am $189/10 114476 Sept 28–Nov 30 T 9:15–10:00am $189/10 114477 Sept 28–Nov 30 T 10:15–11:00am $189/10 114479 Sept 28–Nov 30 T 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 114480 Sept 29–Dec 1 W 9:15–10:00am $189/10 114481 Sept 29–Dec 1 W 10:15–11:00am $189/10 114482 Sept 29–Dec 1 W 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 114483 Sept 30–Dec 9 Th 9:15–10:00am $189/10 114484 Sept 30–Dec 9 Th 10:15–11:00am $189/10 114485 Sept 30–Dec 9 Th 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 114486 Oct 1–Dec 3 F 9:15–10:00am $189/10 114488 Oct 1–Dec 3 F 10:15–11:00am $189/10 114489 Oct 1–Dec 3 F 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 114490 RHYTHM KIDS I BY MUSIC TOGETHER - ALLIGATOR SONG COLLECTION P 4–5 YRS
Rhythm Kids I is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for 4 and 5-year-olds that includes lots of the same fun and silly singing and games as Music Together classes, with added inspiration (and djembes!) Children will learn multicultural drumming patterns, develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments, play games based on music, dance, and drumming, and have fun with a host of rhythm activities. Classes include: songbook and CD, access to online drum-play videos, and other material. This is a parent-child class.
Windsor Pavilion-Rotary Hall Music Together Victoria
Sept 28–Nov 30 T 5:00–6:00pm $148/10 114538 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-Activity Room 4 Westcoast Academy Of Performing Arts
Sept 16–Nov 25 Th 9:30–10:00am $104/10 114343 Sept 17–Nov 19 F 10:15–10:45am $104/10 114344 Sept 18–Nov 20 S 10:15–10:45am $104/10 114345
Preschool
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-Activity Room 4 Westcoast Academy Of Performing Arts
Sept 16–Nov 25 Th 10:00–10:30am $104/10 114324 Sept 17–Nov 19 F 9:45–10:15am $104/10 114327 Sept 18–Nov 20 S 9:00–9:30am $104/10 114328 Sept 18–Nov 20 S 10:45–11:15am $104/10 114330 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-Activity Room 4 Westcoast Academy Of Performing Arts
Sept 16–Nov 25 Th 10:30–11:15am $104/10 114334 Sept 17–Nov 19 F 10:45–11:30am $104/10 114335 Sept 18–Nov 20 S 9:30–10:15am $104/10 114337 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-Activity Room 4 Westcoast Academy Of Performing Arts
Sept 17–Nov 19 F 9:00–9:45am $104/10 114340 Sept 18–Nov 20 S 11:15am–12:00pm $104/10 114342 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
SEEDLINGS FOREST PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 3–5 YRS
Seedlings Forest Programs believe that nature is a child's best education. 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.
Windsor PavilionOutdoor Preschool Classroom Seedling Forest Program
Sept 18–Dec 4 S 9:30–11:30am $200/12 113656 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
Sept 14–Nov 30 T 9:45–11:15am $171/12 113371 Sept 16–Dec 9 Th 9:45–11:15am $171/12 113375
Preschool
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.
Windsor Pavilion-Preschool Room
Sept 15–Oct 20 W 1:15–2:15pm $75/6 113381
Henderson Recreation Centre-The Nook
Sept 13–Oct 25 M 10:15–11:15am $75/6 113380 RISKY ADVENTURE PLAY FOR PARENTS 18 YRS+
NEW! Have you ever wondered what it’s like for your kiddo when they climb a tree? Or run really fast in a field? This is the day to find out! Join Laura, the owner of Seedlings Forest Education, for what she does best: risky adventure play! For parents of kids ages 3–10 years.
Windsor Pavilion-Rotary Hall Seedling Forest Program
Oct 2 S 1:00–4:00pm $85/1 114289 Nov 27 S 1:00–4:00pm $85/1 114290 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 a variety of sports in a comfortable environment. Parent participation is required. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio.
Henderson Recreation CentreGymnasium Richardson Sport
Sept 11–Oct 30 S 9:45–10:30am $137/7 114284 Nov 6–Dec 11 S 9:45–10:30am $117/6 114285 RICHARDSON SPORT ME AND MY PARENT P 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. Parent participation is required. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio.
Henderson Recreation CentreGymnasium Richardson Sport
Sept 11–Oct 30 S 10:45–11:30am $137/7 114286 Nov 6–Dec 11 S 10:45–11:30am $117/6 114287 16 Back to Contents Page 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. Parent participation is required. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio.
Henderson Recreation CentreGymnasium Richardson Sport
Sept 11–Oct 30 S 9:45–10:30am $137/7 114282 Nov 6–Dec 11 S 9:45–10:30am $117/6 114283 RICHARDSON SPORT PARENT AND CHILD SOCCER – OUTDOOR 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. Parent participation is required. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio.
Parks and Fields HendersonKiwanis Playground Richardson Sport
Sept 14–Oct 26 T 4:45–5:30pm $137/7 114278 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 CentreGymnasium Richardson Sport
Sept 11–Oct 30 S 10:45–11:45am $137/7 114272 Nov 6–Dec 11 S 10:45–11:45am $117/6 114273
Preschool
RICHARDSON SPORT SOCCER STAR – OUTDOOR 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.
Parks and Fields HendersonKiwanis Playground Richardson Sport
Sept 14–Oct 26 T 5:30–6:30pm $137/7 114271 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. Soccertron will be adjusting the program to be aligned with COVID-19 provincial health guidelines as they evolve. Social distancing will be respected and the game play and scrimmages may not be a part of some or all of this program.
Oak Bay Recreation CentreIndoor Sports Field Elisco Enterprises Inc.
Sept 13–Oct 25 M 4:00–4:30pm $70/7 112590 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 4:00–4:30pm $70/7 112591 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 CentreIndoor Sports Field Elisco Enterprises Inc.
Sept 13–Oct 25 M 4:30–5:00pm $70/7 117035 Nov 1–Dec 13 M 4:30–5:00pm $70/7 112593 SOCCERTRON 4–6 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 CentreIndoor Sports Field Elisco Enterprises Inc.
Sept 15–Oct 27 W 4:00–4:30pm $70/7 112747 Nov 3–Dec 15 W 4:00–4:30pm $70/7 112751
