FAMILIES

Programs and services for families and early childhood

Mums & Tots Fitness and Yoga

From caliente to namaste, come with your little ones and participate in this energizing activity. This activity begins with a fun 30 min dance fitness followed by a relaxing Yoga. This program is designed with mom & tot in mind! Regain balance, strengthen core and promote wellness.

Every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30am at Saint Bruno. Cost: $10

Sprouts

Join our literacy circle time program centered around a variety of theme-based activities that focuses on social interactions and building positive relationships among young children and their parents. Children will participate in dancing, story time, crafts, and much more! Activities are light and fun and help increase a child’s awareness of language, physical, and sensory experiences. Sprouts is an excellent way to get children to become familiar with the concept of time, early literacy and motor skill development.

Every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. Cost: $10

Sprouts MOVE at Le Berceau

MOVE-ing is important for young children for a variety of reasons, it helps to develop large muscle groups, improve coordination and balance, and promote cardiovascular health. Gross motor activities are also a great way to release energy and reduce stress. And of course, they’re just plain fun!

Every Monday from 9:30-10:30am at Le Berceau. Cost: $10

Puddles

Early swimming improves a child’s sense of self-esteem, confidence, independence and their ability to move more freely through the water. The pool is an ideal opportunity for parents and children to bond in a relaxed and fun environment that they will both love being a part of.

Every Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am at Beloeil Aquatic Centre. Cost: $10

Drop-in

Open to all! Drop by our Community Space with your little ones to have a coffee and chat with other parents. Take a break form your regular routine and come connect with other families.

Every Friday from 11:00-12:00am. Cost: $5

Little Beats

Calling all little Beethoven’s and Mozart’s for this introduction to music class. Toddlers will learn about melody, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, movement and much more using fun, unique and educational musical materials. Incorporating music into routines and play in the early years has a positive influence on your child’s early development. It can get them moving, thinking and inspire creativity.

Every Monday from 9:30-10:30am. Cost: $10

Dad Activities

Calling all Super Dads to participate in Dad and Me Activities! We have some activities lined up for you and your little ones throughout these next months. Our Cook with Dad & Move with Dad activities will be taking place this Fall. What better way to spend quality time with Dad!

Weekends, stay tuned for specific dates & times

RESOURCES

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Dad Central is a national organization that provides dads with resources, tools and guidance to engage them in the process of building healthy children. Visit their website to learn more about their free online workshops.

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is the resource for translating advances in exercise science research into the promotion of fitness, performance, and health outcomes for Canadians. Discover the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (0-4 years) and for Children and Youth (5-17 years).

Naître et grandir‘s mission is to support Quebec parents on a daily basis in their role with their child, from conception to 8 years of age. Their objective is to raise awareness among parents and Quebec society as a whole of the importance of fostering children’s development, from an early age, in order to create conditions and environments conducive to their educational success.

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