Early Years

KINDERGYM

1 – 5 yrs

Join us for open gym, free-play fun featuring ride-on toys, a mini bouncy castle, tumbling mats, slides and more! Parent participation required.

Drop-in for $5/child and $2/sibling. Reserve your spot online, or drop-in if space remains. For online sibling reservations, please select the add-on to complete the $2 sibling fee payment.

Greenglade Community Centre Gymnasium

M, Th 9:30am-11am Jan 5-Mar 30 2.5 – 5 yrs

Join us for Toys and Tumbles – a special weekend version of Kindergym! Aimed at preschool and early school-aged children, attendees can expect ride-on toys, tumbling mats, slides and a giant inflatable obstacle course. Must be at least 3ft tall to use the inflatable course.

Drop-in for $5/child and $2/sibling. Reserve your spot online, or drop-in if space remains. For online sibling reservations, please select the add-on to complete the $2 sibling fee payment.

Greenglade Community Centre Gymnasium

Su 9:30am-11am Jan 8-Mar 26

CRAFT’N’PLAY

3 - 5 yrs

A great introduction to solo-programming and opportunity for your youngster to make some new pals. Each session includes free-play, crafts, activities, songs and stories - all set to an engaging and imaginative theme. Drop-off program with no parent/guardian participation required.

Greenglade Community Centre Room 7

Th 12:30pm-2pm Feb 2-Feb 23 $58/4 106010

MUSIC & DANCE

DANCING WITH MY MOMMY

9 mos - 2 yrs

We clap and sing and move our feet to the rhythm and the beat. We wiggle and play with all sorts of props and boogie, boogie, boogie, until we almost drop! If you are looking for a creative movement class, come and join the fun! Daddies are welcome too!

Allegro Performing Arts Centre

W 9:30am-10am Jan 4-Feb 1 $74/5 106077 W 9:30am-10am Feb 8-Mar 8 $74/5 106079

W 10:15am-10:45am Jan 4-Feb 1 $74/5 106080 W 10:15am-10:45am Feb 8-Mar 8 $74/5 106085 3 - 4 yrs

Children love to dance and dream. In an atmosphere of encouragement and imagination, your little dancer will be introduced to creative movement though dance and song along with some very basic ballet movement.

Panorama Recreation Centre Fitness Studio

W 3pm-3:30pm Jan 4-Feb 1 $74/5 106096 W 3pm-3:30pm Feb 8-Mar 8 $74/5 106097

Allegro Performing Arts Centre

Sa 10:30am-11am Jan 7-Feb 4 $74/5 106106 Sa 10:30am-11am Feb 11-Mar 11 $74/5 106107

Sa 11:45am-12:15pm Jan 7-Feb 4 $74/5 106108 Sa 11:15am-11:45am Feb 11-Mar 11 $74/5 106110

SWIM LESSONS

See p. 11

SKATE LESSONS

See p. 12

PARENT & TOT TENNIS FUNDAMENTALS

3 - 5yrs

In this instructor-led, parent-assisted program, children will be introduced to a variety of fundamental movement skills, crucial for laying the foundation for enjoyment of tennis and other racquet sports in the future. Skills like running, catching, throwing and jumping, along with agility, balance and coordination, will be covered through play-based, tennis-inspired drills and activities. Parent participation required.

Panorama Recreation Centre Indoor Tennis Court 1

3 - 4.5 yrs

F 9:30am-10:15am Jan 20-Feb 10 $48/4 106374 F 9:30am-10:15am Feb 24-Mar 17 $48/4 106375

4.5 - 5 yrs

F 10:30am-11:15am Jan 20-Feb 10 $48/4 106376 F 10:30am-11:15am Feb 24-Mar 17 $48/4 106377

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

A regional initiative supported by the Greater Victoria Active Communities committee, the LIFE Program is intended to reduce financial barriers to recreation. Visit us online at www. panoramarecreation.ca 3 - 6 yrs

For the beginner hockey player who has passed preschool level 2 or is able to glide on two feet. This class will introduce stick handling, passing, shooting, with an emphasis on having fun. A helmet with facemask, and

full hockey gear required. Panorama Recreation Centre Arena

F 3:20pm-3:50pm Jan 6-Feb 17 $42/6 106018 F 3:20pm-3:50pm Feb 24-Mar 31 $42/6 106213

Sa 9:45am-10:15am Jan 7-Feb 18 $42/6 106164 Sa 9:45am-10:15am Feb 25-Apr 01 $42/6 106262

MINI CANUCKS STEPPING UP

4 - 7yrs

For hockey players who have completed Mini Canucks Starting Out or are able to comfortably skate the width of the ice. This course will progress on the fundamentals of hockey with an emphasis on having fun. A helmet with

facemask and full hockey gear required. Panorama Recreation Centre Arena

F 3:20pm-3:50pm Jan 6-Feb 17 $42/6 106257 Sa 9:45am-10:15am Jan 7-Feb 18 $42/6 106165 Sa 9:45am-10:15am Feb 25-Apr 01 $42/6 106258

NEW ONE SESSION WONDERS

2 & 3 yrs

These short duration, single sessions are intended as a fun something to do with your little one and opportunity for them to experience programming. Participants can expect free-play, activities and stories, set to the session’s theme. Parent/guardian participation is required.

Greenglade Community Centre Room 8

Dino-riffic!

Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs, including a dinosaur dig!

Tu 9:30am-11am Jan 17 $18 106004 Sa 9:30am-11am Jan 21 $18 106005

Crazy About Colour

Let’s explore and create with colour. If you like, come dressed in your favourite colour, head to toe!

Tu 9:30am-11am Feb 7 $18 106006 Sa 9:30am-11am Feb 11 $18 106007

Space-splorers

3-2-1-blastoff - we’re going into space! Do you know how many stars are in space? Come join us to find out.

Tu 9:30am-11am Mar 7 $18 106008 Sa 9:30am-11am Mar 11 $18 106009 3 - 5 yrs

Each week we will explore a new story then prepare a recipe and do activities completing the tale! Develop literacy, culinary, math and science skills in a creative way. Recipes will be basic, allowing hands-on involvement by all. Activities will include crafts, songs and rhymes, games, scavenger hunts and more! Drop-off program, no parent participation required.

Greenglade Community Centre Room 8

F 9:30am-11:30am Jan 6-Jan 27 $77/4 106204 F 9:30am-11:30am Mar 3-Mar 17 $58/3 106205

EXPLORATORIUM!

3 - 5 yrs

Lemon volcanoes, fluffy slime and magnetic movement... it's science! Learn about natural forces and the states of matter as we explore the whys and hows of various reactions through experimenting with different materials. Drop-off program. No parent participation required.

Greenglade Community Centre Room 8

F 9:30am-11:30am Feb 3-Feb 24 $77/4 106206