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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 April 8–June 17
(Program does not run on April 15 and May 20.) 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 9 MOS–5 YRS
It is the best of Kindergym as a registered program. 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
Apr 5–May 10 T 9:00–10:00am $30/6 124565 Apr 5–May 10 T 10:15–11:15am $30/6 124567 Apr 7–May 12 Th 9:00–10:00am $30/6 124568 Apr 7–May 12 Th 10:15–11:15am $30/6 124569 May 17–May 24 T 9:00 – 10:00am $10/2 124571 May 17–May 24 T 10:15 – 11:15am $10/2 124572 May 19–May 26 Th 9:00 – 10:00am $10/2 124573 May 19–May 26 Th 10:15 – 11:15am $10/2 124574
KINDERGYM INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS P 9 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: Kindergym is not offered on statutory holidays or summer break.
Prices: $5.25
Tuesday 9:00–10:00am Tuesday 10:15–11:15am Thursday 9:00–10:00am Thursday 10:15–11:15am
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
DANCE AND MUSIC
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
Apr 21–Jun 9 Th 10:30–11:15am $83/8 124763 Apr 22–Jun 10 F 10:45–11:30am $83/8 124764 Apr 23–Jun 11 S 9:30–10:15am $83/8 124766 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
Apr 22–Jun 10 F 9:00–9:45am $83/8 124802 Apr 23–Jun 11 S 11:15am-12:00pm $83/8 124803 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
Apr 21–Jun 9 Th 10:00–10:30am $83/8 124770 Apr 23–Jun 11 S 10:45–11:15am $83/8 124777 Apr 23–Jun 11 S 9:00–9:30am $83/8 124776 Apr 22–Jun 10 F 9:45–10:15am $83/8 124772 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
Apr 21-Jun 09 Th 9:30–10:00am $83/8 124796 Apr 22-Jun 10 F 10:15–10:45am $83/8 124797 Apr 23-Jun 11 S 10:15–10:45am $83/8 124798 Music Together® is an internationally recognized music and movement program for children birth-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: 2 CD’s 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. TAMBOURINE SONG COLLECTION P
Windsor Pavilion Sports Room 1 & 2 Music Together Victoria
Apr 8–Jun 17 F 9:15–10:00am $189/10 125337 Apr 8–Jun 17 F 10:15–11:00am $189/10 125338 Apr 8–Jun 17 F 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 125339 Apr 9–Jun 18 S 9:00–9:45am $189/10 125254 Apr 9–Jun 18 S 10:00–10:45am $189/10 125256 Apr 9–Jun 18 S 11:00–11:45am $189/10 125259 Apr 12–Jun 14 T 9:15–10:00am $189/10 125266 Apr 12–Jun 14 T 10:15–11:00am $189/10 125267 Apr 12–Jun 14 T 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 125268 Apr 14–Jun 16 Th 9:15–10:00am $189/10 125271 Apr 14–Jun 16 Th 10:15–11:00am $189/10 125272 Apr 14–Jun 16 Th 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 125273
Windsor Pavilion - Rotary Hall Music Together Victoria
Apr 13–Jun 15 W 9:15–10:00am $189/10 125269 Apr 13–Jun 15 W 10:15–11:00am $189/10 125270 Apr 13–Jun 15 W 11:15am–12:00pm $189/10 125274 RHYTHM KIDS I BY MUSIC TOGETHER 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 pre-schooler and kindergarten child. Children will: • learn multicultural drumming patterns; • develop new repertoire TOUCAN COLLECTION
Windsor Pavilion - Rotary Hall Music Together Victoria
Apr 12–Jun 14 T 5:00-6:00pm $208/10 125233
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
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
Apr 19–Jun 14 T 9:45–11:15am $128/9 124661 Apr 20–Jun 15 W 9:45–11:15am $128/9 124663
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
Apr 22–Jun 10 F 10:15–11:15am $100/8 124659 Apr 25–Jun 6 M 10:15–11:15am $75/6 124658 NEW! GROWTH MINDSET READERS: LEARN HOW TO READ 4–5 YRS
This rich phonics-based reading and writing program will provide students, aged 4 and 5, 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 Courtney Peck
May 5–Jun 16 Th 10:00–10:45am $154/7 135726 May 7–Jun 18 S 1:30–2:15pm $132/6 135727
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
Apr 23–Jun 18 S 9:45–10:30am $176/9 125148 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. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio. Parent participation required.
Henderson Recreation Centre - Gymnasium Richardson Sport
Apr 23–Jun 18 S 10:45–11:30am $176/9 125160
PRESCHOOL
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
Apr 23–Jun 18 S 9:45–10:30am $176/9 125119 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
Apr 23–Jun 18 S 10:45–11:45am $176/9 125103 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. Program operates at a 12:1 child to coach ratio. Parent participation required.
Parks and Fields Henderson - Kiwanis Playground Richardson Sport
Apr 19–Jun 7 T 4:45–5:30pm $156/8 125121
P PARENT PARTICIPATION REQUIRED.
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, 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
Apr 19–Jun 7 T 5:30–6:30pm $156/8 125105 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.
Apr 4–Jun 6 M 4:00–4:30pm $100/10 123170 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.
Apr 4–Jun 6 M 4:30–5:00pm $100/10 123231 SOCCERTRON 3–5 YRS
Soccertron's enthusiastic coaches focus on motivating young players by introducing soccer skills. This program runs for five consecutive days with each day's session being one hour long. During each session, there are themed skills that the coaches target for development to ensure that they are taught correctly to form a foundation for future growth. Each session is full of safe, nurturing and enjoyable soccer skill explorations. As always, Soccertron staff believe that fun is the most important part of FUNdamentals! Program participation includes a t-shirt. 3–4 YRS
Neighbourhood Learning Centre Oak Bay High - Outside Turf Elisco Enterprises Inc.
Jul 4–8 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133721 Jul 25–29 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133722 Aug 22–26 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133723 Aug 29–Sep 2 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133724
Parks and Fields Windsor - Rugby Field Elisco Enterprises Inc.
Jul 11–15 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133725 Jul 18–22 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133726 Aug 8–12 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133730 Aug 15–19 M-F 9:30–10:30am $100/5 133732 4–5 YRS
Neighbourhood Learning Centre Oak Bay High - Outside Turf Elisco Enterprises Inc.
Jul 4–8 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133734 Jul 25–29 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133736 Aug 22–26 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133773 Aug 29–Sep 2 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133777
Parks and Fields Windsor - Rugby Field Elisco Enterprises Inc.
Jul 11–15 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133779 Jul 18–22 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133780 Aug 8–12 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133782 Aug 15–19 M-F 10:45–11:45am $100/5 133784
