Wee Artists

Break out the art smock and prepare to get creative, and maybe a little messy! These art & craft sessions for little ones ages 2-5 years old and their parent(s) include a story for inspiration, guided instructions on how to create beautiful pieces of art, and even some free time for wee artists to explore and hone their skills. Each week a different art activity is explored, including drawing, painting, sculpting and collage.

And the fun doesn’t have to stop there! Also included each week are printed instructions for the feature activity and a few other select kid-friendly crafts or recipes to continue the fun at home.

*Be sure to dress your child in clothing that is easily laundered. A smock is also recommended.

Fee: $48/child + $8 fee for art materials provided per 4 week series. Add on a 2nd child from the same household 15% off, multiples 20% off the session fee.

Also usable with drop in ($17) or “Class Passes” (plus additional $2 fee for art materials per class)

Siblings under 2 years old are free and welcome to attend. There will be an area set up for them to play & enjoy during the session, but art materials will not be provided for them.

Salsa Babies

Dance back into shape with the best little partner of all – your baby!

With the little ones snuggled into baby carriers, new moms learn basic steps to popular Latin Dances, while babies shake maracas and bounce along to the Salsa beat.

Salsa Babies offers a great workout, a chance to socialize with other parents, and an opportunity to introduce one’s child to music and movement. Not to mention, it’s perfect for people who have always wanted to learn to dance, but could never convince their partner to take lessons!

Salsa Tots

Go from goo-goo, ga-ga to cha-cha-cha! Designed for older babies who have outgrown the carrier and are ready to dance on their own two feet! This parent-and-tot class is full of fun, tropical songs and steps for toddlers up to 4-years. Featuring original music by renowned Latin artist, Ricky Franco, Salsa Tots combines movement and play with lively rhythms that parents and kids can both enjoy!

Parents get active modeling actions for their children and promoting physical activity for the whole family. Children learn dance and movement concepts while singing, playing and using their imagination in an open and safe environment.

Fee: $81.00 for full 6 week series

Also useable with drop in ($17) or “Class Passes”

Note: You may be eligible for  Child’s Fitness Tax Credit

You are a Mama (still)!

Hillery Taylor RN BN

Due to popular demand, we have extended our “You are a Mama! Series” to continue until the end of most parental leaves. This weekly 1-hour series invites mothers to come with their babies (6-12 mths) to a safe and comfortable environment and enjoy the company of other moms.  Hillery Taylor RN BN will guide the discussions and provide any needed support. A topic of the participants’ choice (for example, introduction to solid foods, sleep, play, health concerns) will start each class, and then the participants will be encouraged to discuss their experiences and emotions with the group. The series will focus on creating a support network for mothers and their children.

Fee: $40 for 4 week series

Mom & Baby Yoga (infants-9 mths)

Reba Hanes

All levels of class are aimed to facilitate postnatal recovery, strengthen mom and baby bond and provide support to moms in a safe and nurturing class environment. Class is guided using an interactive and inclusive approach: babies are included in the practice if they are awake and can be left peacefully if they are asleep. Breastfeeding, changing diapers, crying and taking time out to soothe baby are all welcome aspects to the class.

• Pre-register or drop-ins welcome.
• Start 4-6 weeks postnatal (or upon health care provider’s approval) and continue until baby is crawling.
• All props provided. Mats available if required.
• Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on and any toys s/he may be interested in if appropriate.

Fees: $68, plus GST per person for 6 week series, or useable with class pass and drop-in

Mom & Baby Bootcamp

Katelyn Coombs-Kerslake

Bring your baby and get ready to sweat! This indoor Bootcamp is designed to help new moms get back to feeling energized and strong.  Our 1 hour Mom and Baby Bootcamp will always be a full body workout focusing on core, strength, cardio and endurance.  Women should be over 6 weeks postpartum and we recommend babies no older than 2.  All fitness levels welcome!! Come out and have FUN!!

We are offering this series twice a week. You have the option to come once or twice a week, on either day the class is offered.

Fee: $96 for 8 week series, or come twice per week for 8 weeks for ONLY $180.00.

Also useable with drop in ($17) or “Class Passes”

Little Signing Stars for Tots

Instructor: Serena Yong

Join us for an upbeat program full of interaction and learning!  Enjoy the benefits of combining basic signs with songs and stories. This program is ideal for all toddlers as we explore new concepts and playfully expand their vocabulary. Topics include feelings, opposites, mealtime routines, pets and animals. Toddlers can further develop their social skills during snack time offered at the end of each class!

*Please RSVP to serena@littlesigningstars.ca or call 996-9912. Limited spots are available.

Sessions begin: Daytime: Jan.15-Feb.19 Little Signing Stars Tots 11:00-11:45, Little Signing Stars Baby 12:45-1:00.

Evening: Jan.16-Feb.20 Little Signing Stars Tots 6:15-7:00

Fee: $100 for 6 week Series  *This program includes a FREE Sample CD, Vocabulary Booklet, Personalized Flashcards, Class Photo and Certificate of Completion.

http://www.littlesigningstars.ca

Itsy Bitsy Yoga

Itsy Bitsy Yoga is a fun and developmentally-centred program for babies, tots, and tykes with parents which offers dozens of unique yoga postures, songs, rhymes, and games which promote healthy living. Itsy Bitsy Yoga® was founded in 1999 by Helen Garabedian, a Registered Yoga Teacher and Infant Developmental Movement Educator. The Itsy Bitsy Yoga program includes more than 100 calming and nurturing yoga poses and techniques for babies from 3 weeks, tots, and tykes to 4 years that are developmentally nutritious and deepen the bond between parent and child. Parents do not need to have yoga experience and they will learn skills to gently guide their infants, tots, and tykes through healthy developmental movements.

• Itsy Bitsy Yoga Tots

Yoga for 9 months-21 months, with Parents

This 45-minute class, continues to build the parent/child bond, helps tots feel happier and more confident in their moving bodies, and encourages their creative spirit.

• Itsy Bitsy Yoga Tykes

Yoga for 22 months-4 years, with Parents

Itsy Bitsy Yoga offers a fascinating flow of poses, songs, stories, and games through which parent and child can deepen their bond. This 45 minute class helps Tykes and their parents discover and enhance their physical and social development.

Fee: You can buy the series, or useable with drop-in fee ($17), or your “Class Pass”, Add on a 2nd child from the same household 15% off, Multiples 20% off.

Manitoba Theatre for Young People

Drama Ventures (ages 2-4)

One of the greatest gifts a child can offer is an invitation to play. In this course, adults participate with their children in various forms of imaginative play such as story-telling and story-building. Watch your child’s natural love of stories blossom along with his or her confidence and group skills.

Fee: $50 for a 4 week series, or useable with drop-in fee ($17) and “Class Passes”, Add on a 2nd child from the same household 15% off, Multiples 20% off.

Imagination Station (ages 4-5)

A puppet or mask can encourage the blossoming of verbal communication in a child. This new class combines the fun of making simple masks, props, and puppets with the adventure of using those creations in acting out stories. Each week’s class is structured in two parts: Part one is craft time and part two is devoted to acting out a story.

Fee: $50 for a 4 week series, or useable with drop-in fee ($17) and “Class Passes”, Add on a 2nd child from the same household 15% off, Multiples 20% off.