For kids 6 and under

Register your child today! Don’t delay! Spaces are limited. Workshops with low enrolment will be cancelled one week prior to date of workshop.

Happy Holiday FunTake a holiday trip around the world without leaving town! In this program, preschoolers are introduced to a variety of festivals celebrated in different cultures at this time of the year. Each holiday will be explored through hands-on activities, including crafts, stories and a special treat.

Elgin West Community Centre Sunday, December 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21909

My Own Christmas OrnamentNothing gets preschoolers in the Christmas spirit and teaches them about holiday traditions like making ornaments for the Christmas tree! They will take pride in trimming the tree this year with their handiwork, and their creations are sure to be treasured for years to come!

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, December 8, 10 – 11:30 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21910

The Holiday Kitchen‘Tis the season for baking! In this tasty workshop, preschoolers will be able to create a variety of edible masterpieces to take home and share with their families. They will be so proud of their holiday goodies. The Holiday Kitchen is not recommended for children with food allergies.

Oak Ridges Community Centre Saturday, December 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21911

Saturday, December 15, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21912

Santa’s Coming to Town*Preschoolers can get in the holiday spirit by enjoying a fun-filled morning with you. There are lots of Christmas crafts, games and plenty of other fun activities.

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, December 22, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21913

Registration Dates:Fall:

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Winter:Wednesday,

December 5, 2018

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Locations:

Elgin West Community Centre and Pool11099 Bathurst Street 905-508-7012

Langstaff Community Centre155 Red Maple Road 905-882-4295

Oak Ridges Community Centre, Pool & Fitness Studio12895 Bayview Avenue 905-508-7012

For more information:

Joy Delacruz-Sheajoy.delacruz-shea@richmondhill.ca 905-508-7012, ext. 226

Kelly Hamilton WilsonKelly.hamiltonwilson@richmondhill.ca 905-508-7012, ext. 224

Fall / Winter

Preschool Workshops

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?This workshop gives preschoolers a chance to spend a morning engaged in activities related to snowmen, such as arts and crafts, activities and stories.

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, January 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21914

Arctic AdventureIn this fun-filled workshop, preschoolers will enhance their strength, balance and coordination through safe and exciting winter-themed activities. The experience includes crawling through make-believe rings of ice, jumping the ice cube hopscotch, walking along a frozen tight rope and Arctic bowling!

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, January 26, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21915

Be My Valentine Cookie Decorating*Bring your little Valentine to this workshop to decorate cookies, make Valentine crafts and sing songs. Spend a morning creating and being together with friends and family. This workshop will be sure to warm your heart!

Elgin West Community Centre Sunday, February 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21917

Please register early as spots

are limited.

Participants must be toilet-trained. If child is in pull-ups, the parent or caregiver must stay in the building during the program.

* Adult participation is required.

Autumn LeavesPreschoolers will embrace the beauty of the changing season by creating crafts and decorating frames in this colourful leaves workshop. This is an opportunity for preschoolers to incorporate objects from the environment into their art and make something special to take home.

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, September 22, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2.5 - 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21896

The Apple Harvest*Preschoolers will learn about the different types and uses of apples. They will enjoy a story and, best of all, they will cook and take home their own applesauce!

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, September 29, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Ages: 2 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21897

Little MonkeysPreschoolers are little monkeys! They love to jump and move and explore. This is the perfect place to do it as they spend the morning monkeying around in a safe and social environment.

Elgin West Community Centre Wednesday, October 17, 6 – 8 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21902 Thursday, November 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21906 Saturday, February 2, 10 – 12 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21916

Halloween HappeningsTrick or Treat! If a night of trick or treating isn’t enough for your preschoolers, they can get a little more Halloween in this workshop. Dress up in your favourite costume and join us for a haunting Halloween celebration! There will be a variety of engaging activities, arts and crafts, and a spooky story time.

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, October 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21900 Sunday, October 28, 2:30 – 4 p.m.* Ages: 1.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21901

Creative Bakers!In this workshop, preschoolers become creative bakers. They will learn how to transform a delicious cupcake and cookie into an edible work of art, taking them from ordinary to extraordinary! A variety of colourful embellishments will be provided, and fun decorating techniques introduced. Dress for a mess!

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, October 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21898 Saturday, February 23, 2:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21918

DinosaursDinosaurs big and dinosaurs small, come explore them all! Dinosaurs will stomp into the heart of your preschooler in this dinosaur-themed workshop. It’s a fun way to learn about dinosaurs through crafts, activities and stories.

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, November 3, 10 – 11:30 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21903 Saturday, March 30, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21920

Blast Off on a Space Adventure!*“I’m a little rocket pointing at the moon. Now I’m getting fuelled up. We’ll be ready soon. When it’s time to board me, then I’ll say, Blast off! Zoom! We’re on our way!” Blast into outer space in this exciting workshop!

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, November 10, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Ages: 2 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21904

The Prince & Princess BallYoung princes and princesses are cordially invited to attend a royal ball! Preschoolers will have a real ball dressed in their party best, as they dance, sing and make fancy crafts like a tiara/crown and a royal wand.

Elgin West Community Centre Sunday, November 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21905 Saturday, March 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21919

Bake with Me!*Preschoolers go crazy for cupcakes! What a wonderful way to spend quality time working together to create beautiful and yummy cupcakes! This is a great introduction to baking and safety skills in the kitchen.

Oak Ridges Community Centre Sunday, November 25, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21907 Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21921 Sunday, March 24, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21922

The Gingerbread Baby & You*Join your preschooler to listen to “The Gingerbread Baby” by Jan Brett. With a little inspiration from the story, preschoolers will have a chance to participate in engaging activities, create crafts and decorate their own gingerbread baby.

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, December 1, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Ages: 1.5 – 6 Fee: $15.50 Code: 21908

Pumpkin CreationsPumpkins are fun to touch and feel and even more fun to decorate. In this workshop, preschoolers will turn locally grown pumpkins into unique creations. They will create a variety of pumpkin crafts that make perfect fall decorations.

Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, October 20, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Ages: 2.5 – 6 Fee: $13.50 Code: 21899

Participants must be toilet-trained. If child is in pull-ups, the parent or caregiver must stay in the building during the program.

* Adult participation is required.

Fall/Winter Preschool Open House

Langstaff Community Centre Thursday, September 6, 2:45 – 5 p.m.Elgin West Community Centre Saturday, November 24, 10 – 12 p.m.

Preschool Open House

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