Preschool Programs (0-5 yrs)

ART/CULTURE

Acrobatic Dance (3-4yrs)
Twirl, leap and twist! Using props such as a hula hoop, ribbon or ball.  Dancers will learn to stretch both their bodies and imagination.

Instructor: Kirby Rae
21701.101 Sat.   11:00am – 12:00pm
Jan 14 – Mar 10      Fee: $50.00

Preschool Ballet (3&4yr)
Explare the fundamental principals of ballet, balancing, creativity in a very fun environment.  Children will develop strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

Instructor: Kirby Rae
21710.101 Tues   9:15-10:00am
Jan 10 – Mar 13    Fee:$35.00

Clay Explorations (4-5yrs)
Students learn to mould and create clay forms while having fun.

Instructor: Kathleen Murphy
12009.101  Wed.       2:30-3:30pm
Jan 11– Mar 7             Fee: $50.00

Imagination Station (3-5yrs)
A creative hour of arts and crafts.  Mini artists will have fun drawing, and painting their own masterpieces.  Activities will also include paper crafts and a storytime.

Instructor: Karen Yee
12010.101  Tue.         1:00-2:00pm
Jan 14 – Mar 10          Fee: $40.00

SOCIAL

Parent & Baby Time (NBs+)
This program is offered to new parents and young families by the North Area Health Department Nurses, to provide parents with information focusing on the health of their child.  Once a month, there will be a healthy food segment offered by Jane Newton Moss.

15801.101  Mon.       10:30-12:00pm
On-going                                    Free

Parent & Tot Playtime (6mths+)
Join Jill for a variety of activities that include singing, snacking, jumping, climbing, colouring, laughing, and playing with a variety of equipment. 

Instructor:  Jill Stieler
15802.101 Mon/Wed/Fri. 10:30-12:00pm
On-going                   Fee: $3/drop-in

Parent & Tot Knitting Drop In
Love to knit or crochet or connect with parents in the community?  Join us at the Parent & tot knitting/crocheting drop-in.  All skill levels are welcome.  Find inspiration for new projects and help with your current ones while the kids play! (Parents are responsible for the supervision of their own children)

15895.101 Fri            10:00-12:00pm
Ongoing                      Fee: Membership

SPORTS

Let's Hoop It Up (4-5yrs)
Parent participation is all Part of the fun.  This is a sound introduction to the Strathcona Boys and Girls Basketball Program.  Learning basic skills and having a lot of fun are the two main objectives of this program.

Instructor: Eric Ming
13001.101  Sun.          9:00-10:00am
On-going                        Fee: $10.00

Mini Soccer (4-5yrs)
Join our instructors as they put your child through various soccer skills and drills.  The program emphasizes exercise, skill development and fun.  Parent participation is welcome.

Instructor:  Steve Valente                                                           
13501.101  Sat.         10:15-11:00am
Jan 14 – Mar 10             Fee: $25.00

Strathcona Preschool (3-5yrs)
We offer an early learning opportunity for your child to develop their social, emotional, physical, and language skills. Children experience a variety of activities in this multi-cultural, stimulating, and caring environment that emphasizes cooperative play, wellness, and safety.   The teachers encourage the child’s exploration in language, social studies, mathematics, science, music and movement, sports, etc.