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March 2019
Preschool Ready Set Go
Get them ready for school with this designed program for ages 2-4. Very flexable - choose your days that work for you! Includes daily workshops that only we offer! Check out our website for all the creative, educational fun!
Find out more »Open Life Drawing at Winged Canvas
Open Life Drawing workshops are uninstructed but peer critiques during breaks are highly encouraged! Drop ins are first come first serve (maximum 18 participants). What's provided: Easels, tables, music, a moderator who draws along with you, and a live model. What you need to bring: Drawing or painting materials. Starter kits are available for purchase for $25. Painters are welcome, but only odourless mineral spirits are allowed in the studio. $25 kit includes 18" X 24" Masonite Board 2 Bulldog…
Find out more »Winter Registration for Children’s Music Together Classes
Classes begin January 6 2019! Don't miss out on this exceptional Music Program for your children. Did you know that music builds babies and childrens' brains At Music Together in the Village, our mission is to make the world a better place…by making it more musical. To do this, we bring the highest quality music and movement experiences to children -- and we involve the adults who love them in the magical process of development that only music can provide.…
Find out more »ROMKids Day Camp
Looking for something to do with the kids on their school PD Days? Join us at the ROM for a day at camp! Kids have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum. Register your kids ages 5 – 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. This one-day version of our popular Summer Club program provides a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Pre-registration is required. Limited space is available. Registration is on…
Find out more »Kindermusik Wiggle and Grow (18- 36 months)
Wiggle and Grow is a super-fun, music-filled learning experience. In these 45-minute classes, young children enjoy singing, dancing, and instrument-play activities that are designed to promote cognitive development, encourage social skills like sharing and turn-taking, and cultivate early literacy skills. Wiggle and Grow classes offer monthly enrollment and a year’s worth of exciting 4-week sessions, each with its own theme. Bring the learning home with physical home materials that include a book and CD with all of the lyric songs.…
Find out more »Montessori After School Program & Homework Club
This Montessori After School Program engages young learners in furthering their reading, writing, and math skills. Featuring Montessori activities, French circle time, homework help, active games and indoor playground, this program balances physical activity and fun with education.
Find out more »Kindermusik: Cuddle and Bounce (Newborn – 16 months)
For Ages Newborn - 16 Months Make baby’s first class musical! Music is one of your baby's favorite things - AND it's one of the best thing for your baby's developing mind. Kindermusik Cuddle&Bounce classes offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment where infants can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, and objects. Shared activities for babies and their caregivers provide the opportunity to strengthen your connection with your child through joyful music-making experiences. Cuddle & Bounce classes…
Find out more »Children’s Choir
No one in the world owns a more unique instrument than their voice. Not one person’s voice is the same as another, and every voice is as beautiful as the next! 88Keys’ Children’s Choir (for ages 6 and up) will bring together our community’s unique and beautiful voices for our very first ensemble voice program. This program will run bi-weekly on Friday evenings from September through until June, and is open to every child who loves to sing! WHY JOIN…
Find out more »Spring Classes at Crow’s Kids!
Registration for our Crow’s Kids Spring classes is now open! ‘Where’s the Beat?’ is a fun way for kids 2-5 yrs old and a caregiver to discover music, rhythms and beats while exploring young listening and motor skills. Creative Drama Play invites kids 6-9 yrs and 10-12yrs to explore their interest in performance through fun and dynamic theatre games and partner work while igniting their imagination and building their confidence. Classes run January 13- April 13th (12 classes) No classes…
Find out more »Scientastic Saturdays
Fun and dynamic science experiments in French (with a bit of English) for your young "scientist!" 90-minute workshops offered on Saturday mornings in a fully equipped Science Lab where students have their own station with up-to-date science materials and equipment. 5- to 8-year-olds could make a liquid rainbow, concoct gooey slime, build planets or much more. 9- to 12-year olds could explore the principle of a catapult, pretend they are astronauts, build their own car among other experiments. The 7-week…
Find out more »Crow’s Theatre Creative Drama Play
Through fun and dynamic theatre games and partner work, young kids can explore their interest in performance while igniting their imaginations and building their confidence. Participants 6-9 years of age will be introduced to the use of breath, voice and movement in performance, while the 10-12 year olds will also engage with simple elements of text and collective creation.
Find out more »Where’s the Beat? Spring 2019
Kids 2-5yrs old and a caregiver are invited to spend their Saturday mornings discovering music, rhythms and beats while exploring their young listening and motor skills. In the class you’ll learn a repertoire of songs that you can sing with your kids anytime, anyplace. When your kids see you participating in the activities of the class, they’ll want to join in too because they love to do what you do, and with love and praise and encouragement their confidence and…
Find out more »Ontario Science Centre/STEAMLabs Maker Club
The Ontario Science Centre is partnering with STEAMLabs for Maker Club: a series of weekend workshops for kids and youth aged 6-18 this winter. Participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art and math in these exciting and intensive workshops. Held in the unique setting of the Science Centre, participants are sure to be inspired to experience what it means to be a Maker, from idea to finished product. Classes begin in January 2019 and will be held Saturdays and Sundays.
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Realistic Painting
When you see a painting that looks like a photograph do you stop in your tracks and think “how did they do that?” In this class you’ll learn the techniques to answer that question. You'll learn how to unleash your natural ability to interpret the world through the art of acrylic painting, and discover the techniques for realistic painting. Class projects include a still life painting, a portrait painting, and an open theme painting, where each student will be able…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Advanced Watercolour
Build on your watercolour painting skills in this 8-week advanced course for teens and adults. Students will explore and try a variety of watercolour techniques to create beautiful paintings of different subjects, including landscapes and portraiture. The instructor will cover sky painting techniques, washes and colour layering, painting accurate skin tones and more. Works by artists such as J.M.W Turner and Georgia O’Keefe will be studied. At the end of the course, students will be given time to work on…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Life Drawing: Semi Nude
This 8-week course will teach you a solid foundation of figure drawing, including gesture, proportions, structure and form with various short and long poses. Students will work from a partially clothed model and receive personalized instruction and one-on-one critiques. All model fees are included. Here is a link to our website: https://www.wingedcanvas.com/life-drawing-art-class
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Intro to Sculpture
Take your art into the 3rd dimension in this exciting new sculpture class! If you would like to learn how to sculpt a bust, figure, or character, this course is for you. This 8 week course is designed for teens and adults to try sculpting techniques to capture realism, structure and detail. Students will work on a character-based assignment to produce a sculpture using high quality polymer clay that professional animators and character designers use. You will learn how to…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Character and Game Design 2
Do you sometimes wish you lived in a fantasy world or alternate realm? Want to sharpen your drawing skills and learn how video games are designed? This class explores the creative process behind character design, concept art for environments, and game mechanics. This is a drawing class that focuses on creating concept art – there will be no programming or coding component. Students may work in traditional media (pencil, ink, coloured pencil, watercolour) or choose to bring in their laptops/tablets…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Drawing Techniques
A great class for beginners or those looking to sharpen their drawing skills. We’ll use a variety of dry mediums such as pencil, chalk pastel, coloured pencils and more to explore the foundations of drawing. Students will learn fundamental drawing techniques such as line, shading and blending. Lessons are presented step-by-step, and our small class size ensures that there is more time for extra guidance. Here's a link to our website https://www.wingedcanvas.com/drawing-techniques
Find out more »Register for The Spring Term With Music Together in the Village!
Our SPRING Semester begins March 31st 2019 - REGISTER TODAY! There's still time to take advantage of our "EARLY BIRD" DISCOUNT! Register by February 28th and receive $10 off your tuition! - COUPON CODE EARLYBIRD2 Register by March 5th and receive $5 off your tuition! - COUPON CODE EARLYBIRD3 After March 5th, tuition will be full price. Fun! Fabulous! Uplifting! Magical! These are just just a few of the ways that parents describe Music Together. Each week in our Music Together classes, babies, toddlers, preschoolers -- and the grownups…
Find out more »Music Lessons For All Ages
Join the adventures of the school-age kids as they travel from play room to the practice room to the recital hall. Check out those fun-filled educational programs for kids.
Find out more »Move Together – Parent & Infant Movement Class (0-6 months)
Our youngest My Gym students begin their first visual, audial, and spatial exploration while engaging in fun and safe baby exercises, songs, dances, skills, swings, and more. As part of this unique program, new parents engage in gentle postpartum-friendly cardio, strength, and endurance exercises while bonding with their babies. Participants are required to bring an infant carrier to class. *Note: Always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. *limit one free class per child. Spaces are limited & advance…
Find out more »Kids Night Out
Join us on the last Friday of every month from 6-9pm for a pizza meal, movie, and some crazy fun crafts. Kids get a fun night out without the parents (we should really call it parents night off!) and make some amazing art to keep.
Find out more »Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM) Art Classes
SAM Children’s Art Classes Ages 5 – 12. Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm. These popular children’s art classes offer a creative exploration of various art mediums, encourage skill development, cultivate art appreciation and introduce children to THE ART OF CANADA through in-gallery activities. Facilitated by professional art instructors, children will be divided into age-appropriate groups to be determined upon registration. SAM Youth Art Classes: Drawing & Painting Ages 13 – 15. Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Emphasizing the artistic…
Find out more »Wildlife Explorers – Spring 2019
This program aims to get children outdoors while learning about spring and the renewal of life cycles. See and learn about who has returned from a long migration, watch plants germinate and come into bloom with brilliant spring flowers, and investigate early season insects, amphibians and more. Indoor spring themed activities and crafts also make up part of this program. Event price: $145/six week session or $25/child/individual date
Find out more »Nature Blows Our Minds!
Do you value environmental education, but don’t know how to engage kids with abstract concepts such as habitats and biodiversity? Are you looking for fun kids activities to celebrate Earth Hour and Earth Day? Bring your kids to our workshop and see how game-based learning can capture their excitement! This workshop aims to spark children’s interest in biology and ecology. Kids will learn about oceanic ecosystems and gain knowledge on environmental stewardship. Besides quizzes, videos and group activities, kids can…
Find out more »Paint & Popcorn, Kids Canvas Workshop
Paint, Popcorn and Fun, who could ask for more? Every other Saturday we offer a different workshop design for kids to have some fun, learn some tricks for painting, enjoy some popcorn and create a fabulous piece of art.
Find out more »Scholar Radiance Youth Public Speaking – Free Trial Class
Scholar Radiance Speakers League - Free Trial Class The mission of this program is to unlock our youth's potential and help them become effective communicators and strong creative thinkers by practicing public speaking together in a fun and positive environment. Join the Club! Let the kids take this important step to self-development, and become more confident communicators and discover their leadership potential.
Find out more »April 2019
ROM Kids Junior
Inspire your toddler's imagination and sense of discovery as you explore the ROM's collection of art, history, and nature through the eyes of a child. Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life. April 2 - June 8 For children ages 2…
Find out more »ROM Kids Spring Saturday Club
This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. The ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy eight Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in the ROM's inspiring galleries. 8 Week Spring 2019 session: April 6 - June 8 (Excludes April 20 & May 18) One of the city's most…
Find out more »Indoor Seed Starting Workshop
Itching to get your hands in the soil? Join our gardener Robin Tench as she demonstrates when to start your seeds, which varieties to start indoors, where to grow (lamps vs. windowsills) and what supplies you will need. Starting your own plants from seed is one of the most satisfying and economical ways to grow your garden and containers! Exciting varieties are available from local growers, seed catalogues, and garden centres. If you have seeds to share, please bring them…
Find out more »Sunday FUNday – Archives Awareness
To celebrate Archives Awareness Week, the Oshawa Museum will help you explore our City’s past through artefacts from our archival collection. Find out where some of your favourite places in downtown Oshawa are on an 1877 Historical Atlas. Use census records to find out what the Henry family grew on their land; check out old photos and what we can learn by zooming in to look at them. Kids can work with Museum staff to colourize photos and put together…
Find out more »Easter Egg-citement at the Varley
Make your own Easter-themed artwork and décor! We will end the afternoon with a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt, where kids will keep all their goodies! Ages 5-10 Register on EZreg or in-person at the Gallery Front Desk using barcode: 342061
Find out more »Pony Pals & Petite Pony Pals Programs
Does your child love horses but isn't big enough to ride yet? Maybe you don't know much about them? Do you want them to be exposed to horses? We can help with this fun and interactive program which teaches your child all about horses. Petite Pony Pals - 1 Hour Program Children, ages 4-8 years, will learn how to groom, lead and take care of a horse. We will teach them absolute basics in a fun and safe environment. We…
Find out more »Easter Hop-penings
Hop on by in celebration of Easter! Go on an Easter egg hunt, decorate a sugar cookie with an Easter theme and create a work of art! Recommended ages: 3 to 10. Children $10, Adults $5. Pre-registration required.
Find out more »Baseball Spring Training
Baseball Spring Training is a weekend clinic that focuses on fundamental skills and high quality repetitions to get players ready for the beginning of their season. Our instructors review the proper mechanics of hitting, fielding and pitching and provide the players with ample opportunity to practice each skill through a series of high-energy drills. In addition, various team concepts will be introduced including cut-off plays, pitcher fielding practice, and situational hitting.
Find out more »Unstoppable Girls
UNSTOPPABLE GIRLS: Hamilton/Burlington Junior League and we are planning an event April 27 where we will be having girls from the ages of 9-14 come and participate in a full day of workshops on self esteem, anxiety and mindfullness.
Find out more »May 2019
Instructional T-Ball League #30
Our baseball and T-ball instructional leagues give players the opportunity to be a part of a team while still developing their baseball skills! Each week our outstanding coaches will spend approximately 20 - 30 minutes on skill-development drills, with the rest of the time spent on game-play.
Find out more »Instructional Baseball League #31
Our baseball and T-ball instructional leagues give players the opportunity to be a part of a team while still developing their baseball skills! Each week our outstanding coaches will spend approximately 20 - 30 minutes on skill-development drills, with the rest of the time spent on game-play.
Find out more »Instructional Baseball League #32
Our baseball and T-ball instructional leagues give players the opportunity to be a part of a team while still developing their baseball skills! Each week our outstanding coaches will spend approximately 20 - 30 minutes on skill-development drills, with the rest of the time spent on game-play.
Find out more »Family Nature Days at Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Join us for a fun, outdoor, family-friendly environmental education program. Perfect for families that homeschool or those wanting to spend PA/PD Days outside! Friday, May 31 - Predators & Prey Explore the forest ecosystem at the Tiffin Centre and find the hidden geocached treasures, then become part of the ecosystem as part of a predator-prey role playing game. See our Family Nature Days page for registration information.
Find out more »June 2019
Youth Leadership: ‘Self’ Series
This program is for youth ages 10-17. This is a four (4) week class. Participants must attend all classes, as refunds or make-up classes are not available. Welcome to Youth Leadership with a spin! While working with the horses and staff, your child will both have a blast and learn valuable life skills. In this hands-on, four week course, we will focus on: Self-Esteem Self-Awareness Self-Advocacy Self-Love This program will take place on: June 4, 11, 18 & 25 @…
Find out more »ROM PA Days
Looking for something to do with the kids on their school PD Days? Join us at the ROM for a day at camp! Kids have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum. Register your kids ages 5 – 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. This one-day version of our popular Summer Club program provides a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Pre-registration is required. Limited space is available. Registration is on…
Find out more »Daddy Daughter Day with Horses
Looking for something special to do with Dad for Father's Day? Come join us for this hands-on, fun afternoon with your dad/daughter! Join us for a 2-hour fun workshop where our staff and horses will teach you how to have fun, connect and spend quality time with your dad/daughter. We will play games with each other and the horses, learn a few things and even take pictures with Dad, Daughter, and horse. WHAT TO BRING Please bring/wear the following: •…
Find out more »Cooking Summer Camps by Rooks to Cooks
Have you been searching for something new, educational and fun to occupy your child this summer? If so, then Rooks to Cooks cooking camps are for you. Lessons are always hands on, team-based and fun! The classes are taught by experienced chefs. Your child will leave with an abundance of new skills, increased confidence, the ability to safely navigate the kitchen and handle food, and amazing memories that will stick with them for years to come! Rooks to Cooks Summer…
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