Preschool
Fall Preschool Programs (pdf)
Early participation in social, cultural and recreation activities helps preschool children develop. Play builds the imagination, promotes social skill; advances physical development; encourages them to work through problems and emotions.
Baby Talk
(newborn to 6 months with adult)
Bring your baby and meet other parents, hear guest speakers, thumb through our resource library, and gain the support and knowledge that new parents seek. This is a free, commununity based program sponsored by St. Joseph's Hospital.
Facilitator: Chris Chapple
Tuesdays
On-going
10:00 - 11:30 am
Lewis Centre Meeting Room
Free Drop-in
Little Cruisers
(7 - 14 months with adult)
Bring your baby and drop-in for education, support, and socializing with other adults. You'll have free access to guest speakers, community resources, an information library, refreshments and more. Establish positive networks and develop the knowledge and skills to set up success for you and your little cruiser.
Facilitator: Chris Chapple
Wednesdays
Starts September 15
10:00 - 11:15 am
Lewis Centre Meeting Room
$1 Drop-in
Childminding
All Ages
Our excellent childminding service offers you quality care in a safe, friendly and fun environment. If you are participating in our morning programs, playing tennis, squash, or using our weightroom, you're invited to drop in.
Mondays to Fridays until September 10:
9:00 - 10:30 am
after September 10:
9:00 - 11:00 am
Saturdays Starting September 18:
(on a trial basis)
9:00 - 10:30 am
Lewis Centre
$3+hst/1 hour drop-in
$4+hst/1 ½ hour drop-in
Toddler Time
(2 - 3 years with adult)
Take time to focus on fun! Crafts, songs and story time are followed by active play in our Gym. Toddler friendly toys and equipment help you develop your motor skills in a social, supportive environment.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Fridays
September 24 - November 26
10:00 - 11:30 am
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$50/10 Sessions
Mother Goose
(newborn to 4 years with adult)
Come play with Mother Goose to learn rhymes, songs and stories with your toddler. Set up the building blocks for a lifetime of reading and learning. You'll have fun too. Funded by School District 71.
Tuesdays
September 28 - November 16
2 - 4 years 9:30 - 10:30 am
newborn to 2 years 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewis Park Salish Building
Free, please pre-register
Doodle Bugs
(1½ - 2½ years with adult)
Discover how much fun it is to join us for a morning of art projects, learning and social time. Crafts, games, songs and stories add new meaning to our doodle adventures. No class October 30.
Saturdays
October 16 - November 27
10:30 - 11:30 am
Lewis Centre
$36/6 Sessions
Creative Dance & Drama
(2½ - 5 years)
Move, play, learn, be graceful and be silly in this friendly and dynamic dance class. Explore moving your body, gain confidence and body awareness while interacting with others. Play follow the leader, creatively express yourselves, listen to rhythms, be inspired by varied world music and have fun together. No class October 21 or November 11.
Instructor: Jade de Trey
Thursdays
September 23 - December 2
2½ - 3 years with adult 10:00 - 10:45 am
$54/9 Sessions
4 - 6 years 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewis Centre Gym
or
4 - 6 years 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Lewis Park Salish Building
$59/9 Sessions
Animal & Alphabet Yoga
(3 - 5 years)
Pretend to be a roaring lion or a quiet, squeaky mouse, or make up your own new kind of animal. How about doing the downward jelly walrus? From alligator to zebra, we will help you develop co-ordination, balance, strength, flexibility while learning the ABC's through fun games, partner work and gentle stretching.
Instructor: Luna Stephanson
Fridays
September 24 - November 12
1:15 - 2:00 pm
Lewis Centre Meeting Room
$50/8 Sessions
Tiny TuTu's Ballet
(3½ - 5 years)
In this introduction to dance, you'll develop body awareness, creativity, coordination and an appreciation of music.
Instructor: Magi Schoffield-Reid
Wednesdays
October 6 - December 1
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Bill Moore Park
Lawn Bowling Building
$50/9 Sessions
Rudolph & Friends
(2 - 4 years with adult)
Christmas crafts, games, songs and stories spark your imagination in this morning time delight. Big friends and little friends will enjoy the social aspects of this fun program.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Fridays
December 3 - 17
10:00 - 11:00 am
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$18/3 Sessions
Christmas Kindercrafts
(3 - 5 years)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Gather together as we celebrate the season and create special memories. Crafts, games, songs and more, are just some of the treasures that we'll pull out of our stocking, just for you. Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Mondays & Wednesdays
December 6 - 15
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$28/4 Sessions
Muckin & Messin
(3 - 5 years)
Get down and get dirty! That's the theme for this exciting program as we paint, paste and pound glops of messy materials. A sing-song and storytime round out this mid-day program, so bring a lunch and wear your old duds. No class October 11. Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Mondays
September 20 - November 29
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$60/10 Sessions
Cooks & Crafts
(3 - 5 years)
Join us for a morning filled with bubbles, baking and batches of fun all rolled together with playdough, painting and more. Our pots are overflowing with great activities and tasty treats, especially designed to help you learn and grow.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Tuesdays
September 28 - November 16
9:30 - 11:30 am
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$50/8 Sessions
ABC's & 123'S
(3 - 5 years)
Get ready for kindergarden. Shapes, numbers, letters, and more will be taught through play, group art activities and circle time, focusing on weekly themes. Please bring a snack. No class October 14 or November 11.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Thursdays
September 23 - December 9
9:15 - 11:15 am
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$60/10 Sessions
Science Safari
(3 - 5 years)
Open your curious mind to the possibility of adventure. Explore science through animals, insects, planets, weather, kitchen chemistry and more. Hands-on experiments and group activities will spark your imagination.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Mondays
September 20 - November 1
or
November 8 - December 13
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$36/6 Sessions
Kindergym & Crafts
(3 - 5 years)
Combine creative arts and crafts with structured Gymnastics. Learn fundamentals, develop fitness, and have fun through games and activities with balls, hoops, and basic gym circuits. Bring a small snack.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Tuesdays
September 21 - November 23
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Lewis Centre
Gym & Meeting Room
$63/10 Sessions
Parachute Club
(3 - 5 years)
Fire up your after-burners and participate in games, sports and crafts. Ignite your curiosity and develop new skills through active play and exciting art projects. Bring your lunch.
Instructors: Robyn Walsh & Louise Grutzmacher
Wednesdays
September 22 - November 24
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lewis Centre Craft Room
$60/10 Sessions
Cool Moves
(3 - 5 years)
Run! Jump! Throw! Join us in this fun new hour of co-operative games as you develop your motor co-ordination, learn social skills and burn off energy. We'll keep you moving. Please wear running shoes.
Instructor: Robyn Walsh & Louise Grutzmacher
Wednesdays
September 22 - November 24
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Lewis Centre MP Hall
$50/10 Sessions
Adult & Gym Tots
(1 - 3 years with adult)
Join us for toddler-friendly challenges, as adults and tots play together on gymnastics and pre-school equipment. Discover and explore motor skills and learn the basics of movement. Then, end each class with circle time and a favourite song. Please remind your favourite adult to come dressed to play. It’s the most fabulous indoor playground.
Tuesdays
September 14 - December 7
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
or
Wednesdays
September 15 - December 8
9:45 - 10:45 am
Lewis Centre Gym
$59/13 Sessions
Stepping Stones to Kindergym
(2½ - 3½ years)
Transition from adult and tot to kindergym. You and your child start together, with you as role model, assistant, interpreter, safety patrol and cheering section. Shift gradually towards your child's self-regulation and independence as they learn to feel more comfortable in their first structured, instructor-led experience.
Tuesdays
September 14 - December 7
or
Wednesdays
September 15 - December 8
9:00 - 9:45 am
Lewis Centre Gym
$59/13 Sessions
Kindergym with Trampoline
(3 - 5 years)
Run, jump, land, climb, rotate and swing during this hour of fun and movement development. Our knowledgeable, playful, friendly staff will connect you to a lifetime of learning and physical activity. Complimentary skills that you will learn include working with an instructor, taking turns, moving safely around the gym, getting along with others, offering and accepting new ideas. No class October 30.
Tuesdays
September 14 - December 7
9:45 - 10:45 am
or
Wednesdays
September 15 - December 8
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
or
1:00 - 2:00 pm
$74/13 Sessions
or
Saturdays
September 18 - December 11
9:00 - 10:00 am
$69/12 Sessions
Lewis Centre Gym
Soccer Tots
(3½ - 5 years)
Run and play games as we introduce you to basic soccer skills. Learn how fun it is to be part of a team as you develop your listening skills, physical co-ordination and fitness. No class October 11 or October 14.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Mondays
September 20 - November 1
or
November 8 - December 13
9:15 - 10:15 am
or
Thursdays
September 23 - November 4
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lewis Centre Gym
$30/6 Sessions
Mini World Cup Soccer
(4 - 5 years)
Advance your play now that you have completed at least two previous sessions of Soccer Tots. Develop your running, passing, kicking, team play and listening skills, in a fun, encouraging cooperative way. No class October 22.
Instructor: Jenn Van Es
Fridays
October 1 - November 26
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lewis Centre Gym
$40/8 Sessions
Last Update : Tuesday, August 17, 2010