Early Years with Hyperlinks

Parent Participation SANTA BABY PARENT & TOTS SPORTS TIME

FAMILY GYMNASTICS (1 year & over with an adult) Play together as a family or with friends, as you get to explore and have fun on the best indoor play- ground around! Swing, bounce, play and have a good time on our gymnastics equipment with our experienced and awesome gymnastics instructors leading the way! No class February 19 & March 12. #9059 Tuesdays January 11 - March 15 10:00 - 11:00 am #9060 Wednesdays

(1 - 18 months with an adult) Celebrate your baby’s first holiday season by making some memo- rable keepsakes! Christmas cards made with little feet prints, hand print ornaments and more are sure ways to make lasting memo- ries for your friends and family. #8504 Thursdays VALEN-TEENIES (1 - 18 months with an adult) Spend some quality time with your little one to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We will make crafts, sing songs and decorate heart shaped ornaments together and would LOVE you to join us! #8952 Mondays January 31 - February 14 1:00 - 2:30 pm Lewis Craft Room B $35/3 This activity is for our little friends 6 years and under who are curi- ous and ready to experiment and learn with art-based materials with their caregivers. Each week you will complete a different project together. Register for one week - or sign up for them all! Tuesdays January 11 - March 15 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Craft Room B $4/class December 2 - 16 9:30 - 11:00 am Lewis Craft Room A $35/3 PARENT & TOT PAINT PARTY (1 - 5 years)

(6 years & under with an adult) Drop in with your child so they can burn off some energy! This program is mainly unstructured play- time with a variety of fun equipment and toys. An instructor will facilitate large group games for a portion of the program. #9061 Sundays January 9 - March 20

10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis Centre Gym $3/class

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PARENT & TOT PLAYTIME

January 12 - March 16 11:30 am - 12:30 pm January 15 - March 19 9:30 - 10:30 am Lewis Centre Gym $5/child/drop-in

(6 years & under with an adult) Join us for free play in our gyms. Activities available may include plasma cars, music and movement games. Skip, hop and run to this hour of fun! Choose your dates, bring your friends and get ready to play. No class February 21 or March 12. #8949 Mondays & Saturdays ADAPTED PARENT & TOT PLAYGROUP (3 - 5 years with an adult) Come play and socialize in the gym with all type of equipment to get active. This playgroup is for families with children with disabili- ties and differing sensory needs. #9153 Thursdays January 3 - March 19 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lewis Centre Gym $3/class

#9058 Saturdays

Limited spaces are available for drop-in. Please call to inquire about availability.

January 6 - March 17 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lewis Centre Gym $3/class

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MUCKIN’ AND MESSIN’ (3 - 5 years) Oooey, Gooey, Mucky and Messy! Let’s try out different mediums like paints, plaster of paris, and pudding to explore our creative side. #8953 Thursdays January 13 - March 3 10:30 - 11:45 am Lewis Craft Room A $49/8 RUDOLPH AND FRIENDS (3 - 5 years) Crafts, games, songs and stories spark your imagination as we gear up for the festive season! Grab your sleigh bells and jingle all the way to our Christmas kick-off! #8957 Wednesday - Friday December 22 - 24 CHILDMINDING Our excellent childminding ser- vice offers a safe, friendly and fun environment for your child while you attend our programs or use the Wellness Centre. No class February 21. #8948 Monday - Saturday 8:45 - 11:15 am Lewis Craft Room B $4/2 hour session punch cards also available

Special Interest

DOODLE BUGS (4 - 6 years) Let’s get ready to doodle, draw and dive into our creative sides as we try out different art projects! This class is perfect for budding artists to come and explore dif- ferent drawing and art materials. Pencils, pens, pastels and paint this class is perfection. #8951 Wednesdays January 12 - February 23 4:00 - 5:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $42/7

MINI CHEFS (3 - 5 years)

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Throw on your apron and get ready to mix, roll and pat your way to some tasty treats this winter. Participants will leave with a recipe book to keep the cook- ing and baking going through the seasons. #8950 Tuesdays January 18 - March 8 10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Craft Room A $84/8

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $45/3

KITCHEN SOUP-ER HEROES JR (3 - 5 years)

SILLY SUBMARINES (3 - 5 years)

Take a deep breath and dive into the science of the seas! Discover a whole new world of fish, crabs, octopus and more through crafts, stories and games. Get ready for a

Let’s go on a kitchen adventure! Join us as we create a special snacks and soups, practice our cooking skills and strengthen our super powers. #8956 Wednesdays February 23 - March 16

whale of a time! #9063 Thursdays

Oh no, you had to cancel the class? Please register at least one week in advance to avoid disappointment.

February 17 - March 17 3:30 - 5:00 pm Lewis Craft Room B $55/5

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Lewis Craft Room A $42/4

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SCIENCE DETECTIVES (4 - 6 years) Let’s dive into the world around us as we figure out why things work the way they do. We’ll get you thinking as we explore with hands on play and cool experi- ments, concoctions and chemical reactions. #9066 Thursdays January 13 - March 3 12:30 - 2:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $95/8 MOM & BABY YOGA This class provides an opportunity to bond with your baby as you regain strength, flexibility and bal - ance while connecting with other moms and sharing your experi- ence. Open to babies six weeks until crawling. #8861 Wednesdays January 5 - March 30 3:30 - 4:30 pm Lewis Meeting Room $143/13 physically literate? Being physically literate means being competent and confident in a variety of different move - ments over a variety of different environments. Children should not be specializing in one or two sports. In fact, they should be do- ing the exact opposite! By getting experience trying as many differ - ent types of sport and physical activity as possible, they improve their overall physical literacy and increase their chances of success in any given area. If your child wants to thrive in one sport, the best thing they can do is try as many as possible! What does it mean to be

INTRO TO BALLET (3 - 5 years)

DANCE PARTY (3 - 5 years)

DINO DIGGERS (3 - 5 years) Dig up the past as you learn all about dinosaurs in a fun playful way. Crafts, snacks and hands-on play will take you back to a prehis- toric time! #9067 Fridays February 18 - March 18 12:30 - 2:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $55/5 incorporating basic ballet posi- tions, steps and jumps. No class February 21. Mondays #9208 January 10 - 31 #9209 February 7 - March 7 3:30 - 4:30 pm Native Sons Lower Lodge $29/4 A fun and gentle introduction to the fundamentals of ballet. This class focuses on balance, coordi- nation, flexibility and rhythm while

Get your groove on with this fun and upbeat class. Listen to your favorite tunes while learning some new moves, movement based games and more! Let’s get this DANCE party started! No class February 21. Mondays #9064 January 10 - 31 #9065 February 7 - March 7 4:30 - 5:30 pm Native Sons Lower Lodge $29/4 LI’L KICKS SOCCER (3 - 5 years) Run, kick, pass, shoot, dribble and practice skill based 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-or- dination, teamwork and fitness. Parent participation required. No class February 21. #8908 Mondays January 17 - March 14 9:15 - 10:00 am Lewis Centre Gym $56/8

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WOO KIM INTRO TO TAEKWONDO (5 - 9 years)

If you’ve never done Taekwondo before this class is for you. This class is designed to teach kids the basic foundational skills like kicking, blocking, punching, and life skills: courtesy, confidence and perseverance. Kids over 9 please join junior class directly. We are a sanctioned member of the BC TKD Federation. Instructor’s permission required to progress to the Tigers/ Juniors class. Instructor: Richard Dobbs #8913 Fridays January 7 - March 4 4:00 - 4:30 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $75/9 WOO KIM TAEKWONDO TIGERS (5 - 7 Years) Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and an Olympic sport. Stu- dents learn Taekwondo with an emphasis on fun. Physical skills such as balance, co-ordination, and flexibility are coupled with building mental and social skills like confidence, co-operation, and focus. Taught by 4th Dan kukki- won instructor. Instructor: Richard Dobbs #8916 Tuesdays & Thursdays January 6 - March 17 3:45 - 4:30 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $210/21 RecreationAccess Apply for discounts that provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. Ask us how to apply!

Sports & Movement

GYMNASTICS NINJA KIDS (3 - 5 years)

KINDERGYM WITH TRAMPOLINE (3 - 5 years)

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Get those heart rates up in this fun, creative class using the gym- nastics equipment! The gymnas- tics staff will have your active child running, climbing, crawling, rolling and exploring new movements through a wide range of activities while making new friends! Instructor: Sheri Roffey #8904 Wednesdays January 12 - March 9 10:15 - 11:15 am Lewis Centre Gym $150/10 INTRO TO GYMNASTICS (3 - 5 years)

Take those first little steps into organized gymnastics, guided by your fun and knowledgeable gymnastics staff! You’ll learn basic movements, play games, run, roll, climb and explore on all the equip- ment set up in our gym! This class could help your child realize their love for gymnastics and help focus some of their energy! Instructor: Sheri Roffey #8907 Wednesdays January 12 - March 9 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Centre Gym $150/10

Run, jump, land, climb, rotate and swing. Our knowledgeable, playful and friendly staff will connect you to a lifetime of learning and physical activity. Complimentary skills include working with your parent as an instructor leads you through individual basic skill, moving safely around the gym, getting along with others, offering and accepting new ideas. Instructor: Sheri Roffey #8905 Tuesdays

January 11 - March 8 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Lewis Centre Gym $150/10

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