Parent & Tot

Mother Goose newborn-2yrs
Learn songs, rhymes and listen to stories. This class provides a fun environment for you to play with your child. Excellent for promoting language, pre-literacy and socializing skills. Parent participation is required.
Instructor: Rosanna Costantini
Mon 10:15am-11:15am Jan 9 - Mar 5
Sat 12:45pm-1:45pm Jan 14 - Mar 10
FREE with Thunderbird Family Membership.

Parent and Tot Gym Newborn-6yrs
ump on the bouncy castle or swing on the jungle gym! Join in on this time for your child to socialize and play in the gym with our exciting equipment! Parent participation is required.
Sat 11:45 am-1:30 pm Jan 7-Mar 31
Thunderbird Family Membership is required.
$1/drop-in
$5/book of 7 tickets

Saturday Programs

Ballet 3-5yrs
Calling all boys and girls who love to dance! Children will learn basic ballet techniques, balance, coordination and learn to work together. They will become familiar with classical music and learn some basic ballet positions. Children must be able to participate on their own. Parents don’t miss the performance on the last day of class! No class Feb 4.
Instructor: Celeste Lyon
3yrs: Sat 1:00pm-1:30pm Jan 14 - Mar 10$25/8 sess
Level 1 4-5yrs: Sat 1:30pm-2:15pm Jan 14 - Mar 10 $25/8 sess
Level 2 4-5yrs: Sat 2:15pm-3:00pm Jan 14 - Mar 10 $25/8 sess

Little Einsteins 4-5yrs
Learn basic preschool knowledge such as the alphabet, numbers, colours, days of the week, months in a year, opposites and more! This class is designed to help children improve their understanding of pre-kindergarten information and develop their interests in reading and writing.
Instructor: Jesscia Jay
Sat 12:30pm-1:30pm Jan 14 - Mar 10
$20/9 sess

Little Artists 3-4yrs
Calling all budding artisits! Come and join this class in making fun, silly and beautiful crafts! This class will allow your child to exercise their creativitiy while inproving their motor skills in drawing, colouring and cutting.
Instructor: Jesscia Jay
Sat 1:45pm-2:45pm Jan 14 - Mar 10
$20/9 sess

Little Snackers 4-5yrs
Come to class and have fun learning how to make delicious and healthy snacks with your friends! You can eat your creations on the spot or bring them home to share. This class teaches children how to make simple snacks without the fuss of big kitchen equipment.
Instructor: Jesscia Jay
Sat 3:00pm-4:15pm Jan 14 - Mar 10
$25/9 sess

StrongStart BC

StrongStart BC is a free, drop-in early learning program for preschool-aged children 0 to 6 years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities including stories, music and art to help children get ready for
success in kindergarten. Parents are expected to participate and are sure to discover new ways to support their children’s learning at home and make valuable connections with others attending the centre. The program is located at Thunderbird Elementary School in Room 108. Program closed on Professional Development Days, District Closure days and statutory holidays.
Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30 am

Birthday Party Packages

Our Basic Birthday Party package is available for $125. You have exclusive use of the large party room for 2 hours. Select from one of the options below to make your party more exciting! For more information, please call 604-713-1818 or email thunderbird.party@vancouver.ca
Saturday 12:00-2:00 pm; 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am-1:00 pm, 1:30-3:30 pm, 4:00-6:00 pm

Additional Services:
Balloon Twisting $30 (for up to 15 kids)
Face Painting $20 (for up to 15 kids)
Balloon Twisting $50 (for up to 30 kids)
Face Painting $30 (for up to 30 kids)

Arts & Crafts
A leader is available to organize arts & crafts with the children. Crafts will vary and supplies are included. Selection of activities will depend on the age group. Available Saturdays & Sundays. This option is ideal for smaller groups. $125

Games
Video games, large screen plasma TV and a ping-pong table is set up in the Party Room. Available Saturdays & Sundays. This option is ideal for older kids. $125

Party Room Fun
All the fun is packed in the large party room! A small bouncy castle, plasma cars, bouncy toys and many other play equipment is added to the party room to make the party more exciting. Available Saturday. This option is suitable for smaller groups of children younger than 6 years old. $150

Party Gym Fun
Access to an indoor playground is provided. Our indoor play gym includes a large bouncy castle, plasma cars, bouncy toys, soft blocks, sports equipment and much more. Available Sunday. This option is suitable for all group sizes and ages. $175

All programs at Thunderbird Community Centre are subsidized and the fees are set at the lowest reasonable rates. As well, the Thunderbird Board of Directors has a policy to assist those living in the Thunderbird area who cannot afford the advertised price of specific programs or activities. Please contact Joe Wong or inquire at the front office for further subsidy information. The Subsidy Form is also available to download. This support is made possible by the fundraising efforts of many.