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Willowdale Ontario Early Years Centre
Program Calendar - FREE Programs!!
April- June 2015
Adventure Place
NEW
MCNICOLL
Main Site
155 McNicoll Ave. Rm. 106
Office Hours:
Mon. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tues. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fri.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat.
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
MITCHELL FIELD ST. THEO’S BESSARION GOULDING
Satellite
Satellite
Satellite
Satellite
89 Church Ave.
Program Hours:
Mon. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
111 Cactus Ave.
Program Hours:
Tues. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Fri. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
For more information:
TEL: 416-494-1579 ext. 301
WEBSITE: www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
EMAIL: mcnicoll.oeyc@adventureplace.ca
675 Sheppard Ave. E.
Program Hours:
Thurs. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
45 Goulding Ave. Rm. 1
Program Hours:
Wed. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
To download or share an electronic copy of
this calendar, please visit:
www.adventureplace.ca/services/prevention
Dates/Themes to Celebrate:
Pour des services à la petite enfance et à la famille,
contactez le Centre francophone de Toronto en
téléphonant Jeanelle Julien au : 416-203-1220
poste : 274 ou consultez notre site web :
www.centrefranco.org
May 2015
June 2015
Wed. May 27, 2015
Child Safety Month
Play Month
South Asian Heritage Celebration
Centre will be CLOSED on the following days:
Fri. April 3 - Mon. April 6, 2015
Fri. April 17, 2015
Sat. May 16 – Mon. May 18, 2015
Fri. June 5, 2015
Easter Weekend
St. Theo’s satellite only
Victoria Day Weekend
Staff Training
Willowdale OEYC offers its programs in partnership with:
Better Beginnings NOW, Eat This!, Goulding Community Centre, Humber College, Mitchell Field Community Centre, Mother Craft College, North York Chinese
Baptist Church, On-Site First Aid & CPR Training, Ryerson University, Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, St. Theodore’s of Canterbury Anglican Church, Seneca
College, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto Community Housing, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Police Service
32/33 Division, Toronto Preschool Speech & Language Services, Toronto Public Health, Toronto Public Libraries & other community agencies/professionals.
April 1- May 15, 2015
Pre-Registered Programs:
Family Time:
(Drop In)
April 7 – May 15 (6 weeks)
Workshops & Special Events:
* All workshops & Kids Club require pre-registration
McNicoll:
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Baby Mother Goose (7 – 12 mos.)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Let’s Get Started
(7 weeks, April 21 – June 2)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays:
Active Fun
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
more details)
Session 1
Thursday
April 9
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
April 16
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(Nutritious snack provided)
Thursday
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fridays:
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Triple P Seminars (NO Kids Club provided)
#1
Thursday May 7
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
#2
Thursday May 14
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
#3
Thursday May 21
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
( For more information check out website: www.triplep.net)
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays:
1:30- 3: 30 p.m.
Fridays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Mondays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays:
Once Upon A Story (25 – 30 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Bessarion:
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 2
My Baby & Me (0 - 6 mos.)
(10 weeks, April 21 – June 23 )
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Fridays:
Mondays:
“Toddler Talk” Strategies for Building Toddlers’
Language & Literacy (Parents & Children together)
(It is expected that parents will attend both sessions. See back for
Incredible Years (2 - 6 yrs.)
(12 weeks, April 9 - June 25, 2015)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Family First Aid and CPR”(No Kids Club provided)
Thursday
April 30
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
(Please call Sandie Casseldon @ 416-338-8680 from Toronto
Public Health to register (See back for more info.)
Goulding:
St. Theo’s:
Tuesdays:
Messy Babies (13 - 24 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Fridays:
Make the Connection
(9 weeks, April 24 – June 19, 2015)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
(Please call Michelle Sutherland@ 416-338- 8679 from Toronto
Public Health to register (See back for more info.)
Mitchell Field:
Mondays:
Fun with Math (31 mos.+ )
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
NEW
NEW
Opening April 13, 2015
Registration starts on Wed. Mar. 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Please call 416-494-1579x 301. (Phone calls only)
May 19 – June 30, 2015
Pre-Registered Programs:
Family Time:
(Drop In)
May 19 – June 26 (6 weeks)
Workshops &
Special Events:
*All workshops & Kids Club require pre-registration
McNicoll:
Mondays:
Fun with Literacy (31 mos. +)
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Mondays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays:
Baby’s Playland (13 - 24 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays:
Active Fun
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Fridays:
Fun with Number (25 – 30 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(nutritious snack provided)
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fridays:
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Bessarion:
Goulding:
Saturdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m
St. Theo’s:
Tuesdays:
Messy Bambinos (7 – 12 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m
Mitchell Field:
Mondays:
Infant Massage (0 – 6 mos.)
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Fridays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Mondays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
South Asian Heritage Celebration
Wednesday
May 27
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
“Picky Eaters” Parent Workshop & Kids Club
Tuesday June 9
10:00- 11:30 a.m.
Parent Feedback Time
Wednesday
May 20
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Parent Feedback Time
Wednesday
May 20
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
NEW
NEW
Opening April 13, 2015
Registration starts on Wed. April 29 at 3:00 p.m. Please call 416-494-1579x 301. (Phone calls only)
Willowdale Ontario Early Years Centre
Program Descriptions
PRE-REGISTERED PROGRAMS:
Baby Mother Goose (7 - 12 mos.): This program provides a group experience
for parents & their babies. It focuses on the pleasure & power of using rhymes,
songs & homemade toys in a relaxing atmosphere.
Baby’s Playland (13 – 18 mos.): Come enjoy a variety of play activities for you
& your baby. Babies will develop different areas of development while participating
in crafts, cognitive games, music, singing & more.
Fun with Math (31mos.+): Enjoy learning important early math concepts with
your child! Let’s have fun with numbers and math through interesting games and
activities.
Fun with Literacy (31mos. +): Explore fun early literacy experiences that are
the important building blocks in preparing children to read & write.
Fun with Numbers (25 - 30 mos.): Enjoy learning important early math
concepts with your child! Let’s have fun with numbers and math through interesting
games and activities.
Infant Massage (0 - 6 mos.): Experience the impact of massage & how it can
enhance your infant’s sleep, reduce symptoms of colic & improve parent-child
bonding.
Let’s Get Started: A program for parents and their children aged 6 yrs and
under with special needs who are waiting for services and would like to receive
additional support. Parents/children will receive information and support from a
variety of professionals: speech & language, child development, early intervention,
nutrition etc. (Please ask staff for more details). Siblings are welcome.
Messy Bambinos (7 - 12 mos.): Messy Babies (13 - 24 mos.)
Come sing songs & try a variety of sensory play activities with your child. Enjoy
getting messy with your child while talking with other parents in a supportive
environment. (Please bring “play” clothes and a towel for your child to get messy!).
Make the Connection: is a program that helps parents to interact with their
babies aged birth to 12 months in ways that promote secure attachment,
communication and brain development through the key themes of love, language and
learning. Please contact Public Health Nurse Michelle Sutherland @ 416-338-8680
My Baby & Me (0 - 6 mos.): This is an interactive program for
parents/caregivers & their babies to sing songs make home-made toys & participate
in informative discussions in a supportive environment.
Once Upon A Story (25 - 30 mos.): Parents/caregivers & children can share
their favorite nursery rhymes, songs & short stories and even learn some new ones!
This program also includes finger plays, songs, games, arts & crafts.
Rhyme Time (25 - 30 mos.): Explore early literacy experiences through
rhyming fun; they are important building blocks in preparing children to read and
write.
PARENT WORKSHOPS: Parents/caregivers can attend a workshop on a
variety of topics related to their child/family. ‘Kids Club’ is offered with most
workshops.
Kids Club (1 – 6 yrs.): Children can enjoy early learning activities while their
parents/caregivers attend one of the parent workshops offered (as listed below).
Babies 12 months and younger stay with parents in workshop room - babes in arms!
Workshop Topics:
“Family First Aid & CPR Workshop”: This workshop will focus on the following
topics: victim & scene management, scenario practice, family first aid kits,
drowning/choking prevention and CPR for infants/children. Participants will receive
a certificate with course completion.
“Incredible Years Parenting Workshop”: (children aged 2 – 6 yrs.) Parents will
learn about play, praise, limit-setting, problem-solving & handling difficult/
different behaviours. Child-minding and snack will be provided.
“Toddler Talk”: Strategies for building infant’s language & literacy; learn about
Fun, play-based activities that give children a head start in their language and
literacy development.
“Triple P (parenting) Seminars”: Series of 3 parenting workshops covering the
following topics: 1/power of positive parenting (May7) 2/raising confident
competent children (May 14) 3/raising resilient children (May 21).
We recommend that parents attend all three sessions. There is NO Kids Club
(child-minding) offered. For more information – www.triplep.net
“Picky Eaters” Parent Workshop & Kids Club: Do you have a picky eater at
home? Come and learn interesting ways to help your child to enjoy a balanced meal
and learn healthy eating habits. This workshop is facilitated by a Registered
Dietitian.
DROP-IN PROGRAMS:
Family Time (0 - 6 yrs.): Parents/caregivers & children can meet with others
to explore a variety of fun & stimulating activities. It is also a time for parents to
talk to our Early Childhood Educators to discuss any concerns/questions they may
have about their child.
Active Fun (0 - 6 yrs.): There will be a variety of physical activities for
children of all ages! Come to have fun with balls, hoola hoops, tricycles, bean bag,
bowling, tunnel, parachute and more. All activities help promote children’s physical
health while having fun with their parents. We may go OUTSIDE when the weather
is nice!
Parent (Feedback) Time: Parents/Caregivers- come share your ideas &
feedback about our programs/services/sites with OEYC staff. We want to hear
from you!