City of Port Coquitlam Children Services Early Years Spring 2017

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EARLY YEARS 0-6YRS Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY (7529)

Come on down to ride, jump and play.

This Giant Indoor Playground includes: Ride on Cars and Toys, Bouncy Castles, a Sports Zone & a Toddler Territory. Please note no Playzone Thursday July 6, 2017 due to a tournament.

Tue & Thu

Apr 11-Jul 22

RATES

9am – 12pm

3-10yrs. $6/Drop In 1-2yrs. $3/Drop In Please note for Safety reasons Bouncy Castles are for 3 yrs and older only Under 1 year FREE!

GROUP RATES

BOUNCY CASTLE RULES

PLAYZONE RULES

• CHILDREN MUST BE 3 YEARS OLD TO USE THE CASTLES • Children with RED Stamp are not permitted on the Bouncy Castles • CHILDREN SIMILAR AGE/SIZE • WALKING FEET ONLY • REMOVE SHOES • STAY AWAY FROM BLOWERS

1-2yrs Groups 10 or more $2.50/child 3-10yrs Groups 10 or more $5/child *Great for Day Camps and School Groups pay in one sum to get group rate. Please call 604 927 7970 to book your group.

• Food and drinks can be enjoyed outside of the Play Zone, please use the bleachers, team bench or front lobby.

• SHOES MUST BE WORN ON THE FLOOR • Walking only – No running please *Parents/Guardians must accompany children into PLAY ZONE & are responsible for the supervision & behavior of their children. Ratio of adult per child: 1:4

Recreation Staff are available inside the Play Zone if you have any questions or concerns! Thanks for keeping the PLAY ZONE a safe place to play!

Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex | 2150 Wilson Avenue | 604-927-PLAY

HEALTHYUnplug FAMILIES LIKE TO PLAY! and Connect.

DROP IN PROGRAMS PEEK-A-BOO (1-6yrs)

Discover time with your family and friends.

Free play, art time and circle time. Come explore with your little ones a variety of music, imagination play, and painting fun.

Make this class your, Let’s Meet Group!

Rec Complex M Apr 3-Jun 19 10am-12pm $3/each $5/2 children

GYM-A-Z00 (1-6yrs)

Spend some quality time with friends in the community at Gym-A-Zoo. Climbing equipment, plasma cars, sports play and imagination play.

Hyde Creek Th Apr 6-Jun 22 9:30-11:30am Drop in $3/each $5/2 children

TIME FOR GYM (1-6yrs)

Stations will be set up for your use including soccer, floor hockey and other active stations, a ball pit, and fun ride on toys. We end play time off with running races, songs and parachute play.

Hyde Creek F Apr 7-Jun 23 9:30-11:30am Drop in $3/each $5/2 children

“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good.”

- Dr. Seuss Register: or 604.927.PLAY Come forwww.experienceit.ca the Fun and Stay for the Friends!

PARENT PARTICIPATION GYMBALAYA (2-3yrs) Unique Get

Tumble, jump, balance and play. The Together Society focus will be on moving to music, socialization through play, parachute games and a fun introduction to our gymnastics program.

Hyde Creek 20656 M Apr 3-May 8 9:15-10:15am $25 20657 M May 15-Jun 19 9:15-10:15am $25

HAND IN HAND (1-4yrs)

Crafts, games, songs and social interactions with other parents and children under the guidance of our experienced staff. Infant brothers and sisters are welcome too.

Hyde Creek 20690 F Apr 7-May 12 10:30-11:30am $25 20691 F May 19-Jun 23 10:30-11:30am $25

SOCCER TOTS AND PARENTS (2-6yrs)

Run, play, kick and have fun with a soccer ball and each other. A sports leader will introduce games and activities to play with your child.

Hyde Creek 20660 Sa Apr 8-May 13 10-10:30am $20 20658 Sa Apr 8-May 13 12:15-12:45pm $20 20661 Sa May 20-Jun 17 10-10:30am $17 20659 Sa May 20-Jun 17 12:15-12:45pm $17

Families who Play Together, Stay Together.

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Children . Family . Com MOTHER GOOSE (0-5yrs)

This program is offered in partnership with West-Coast Family Resource Society.

Children and parents will learn songs, rhymes and stories they can enjoy for many months to come. Registration required.

Outlet 20655 Th Apr 6-May 25 6-7:30pm FREE

SPECIAL ABILITIES

SOCCER SUNDAY (5-7yrs) Soccer promotes physical, mental, and emotional health for your child and it develops critical social skills. Designed specifically for children who have special abilities. www.uniquegettogethersociety.com uniquegettogether@gmail.com 604.725.2483 Hyde Creek - Sports Hall 21528 Su Apr 8-May 27 9:30-10:30am $80

PLAY • Gives children the freedom to imagine anything is possible!

• Teaches children how to handle their feelings, get along with others and ease the transition into school.

• Increase self confidence and self esteem.

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

Program Transitions

Children Services values Families and Children’s experiences in the early years, we have created programs that transition into one another to help with a child’s growth and development.

Drop in Programs Gym a Zoo Time for Gym Playzone Peek-A-Boo

Parent Participation Hand in Hand Gymbalaya Mother Goose Soccer Tots and Parents

Transition Programs Ready Set Go Preschool Prep

Learn to Play Programs Too many to list

Hot Shots Little Inventors Little Chefs Little Contractors Kinder Sport

Playschool Hyde Creek Rec Complex Central Connect Play

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

KINDER-BEGIN (3-5yrs)

Come laugh, play and explore! Enjoy free play, art time and circle time. Please provide a snack for your child. Add Begin and Swim for more fun!

Hyde Creek 20689 M Apr 3-Jun 19 9:30-11:30am $130

BEGIN AND SWIM (3-5yrs)

Participants will be engaged in active time and then fun in the pool. Please send your child with a snack, lunch and dressed to swim. Register for Kinder-Begin for more fun!

Hyde Creek 20696 M Apr 3-Jun 19 11:30am-1:30pm $160

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

SOCCER TOTS PROGRAM Our Soccer Tots Program is a continuum Active Start program.Starting with Soccer Parents and Tots 2 yrs +, Soccer for 3’s, Soccer Tots(3-5yrs), Soccer Tots (4-6yrs), Afterschool Active – Soccer at Hyde Creek.

Basic movement and sport skills are taught through fun games and activities. You can join at any level. A great opportunity to play the game and make friends.

SOCCER TOTS (3-5yrs) Hyde Creek 20662 Th 1-2:15pm 20663 Th 1-2:15pm

Apr 6-May 11 $36 May 18-Jun 22 $36

SOCCER FOR 3’S (3yrs) Hyde Creek 20664 Sa 10:45-11:30am 20666 Sa 11:30-12:15am 20665 Sa 10:45-11:30am 20667 Sa 11:30-12:15am

Apr 8-May 13 $24 Apr 8-May 13 $24 May 20-Jun 17 $20 May 20-Jun 17 $20

SOCCER TOTS (4-6yrs) Hyde Creek 20668 Sa 9-10am 20669 Sa 9-10am

Unplug & Connect To Physical Activity

Apr 8-May 12 $30 May 20-Jun 17 $25

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Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

LEARN TO PROGRAMS DISCOVER NATURE (3-5yrs)

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Discover what the garden has to share with us as we investigate, plant, harvest, taste, create art and move through the changing spring season. Leader documents children’s creative process Hyde Creek 20697 M Apr 3-May 8 12:45-2:15pm $55 20699 M May 15-Jun 19 12:45-2:15pm $55

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RESCUE PETS (3-5yrs)

Children create their own rescue pet character, ID tag, home and powers. Learn about pet safety and how animals can come to the rescue.

Hyde Creek 20715 W Apr 5-May 10 12:45-2:15pm $66 20716 W May 17-Jun 21 12:45-2:15pm $66

LITTLE CHEFS (3-5yrs)

Children will participate in creating yummy, healthy dishes. Each child will receive a recipe book for all the wonderful dishes they have created. Please send a container in case your little chef has something to take home.

Hyde Creek 20679 F Apr 7-May 12 12:45-2:15pm $55 20680 F May 19-Jun 23 12:45-2:15pm $66

Come for the Fun, Stay for the Friends!

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

GIRLS ONLY PROGRAMS GLITTER GIRLS (3-5yrs)

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Come sparkle, shine and create with friends, Discover your girl power with a creative twist, sing, dance, paint and get crafty.

Hyde Creek 20713 Tu Apr 4-May 9 12:45-2:15pm $66 20714 Tu May 16-Jun 20 12:45-2:15pm $66

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

The best way to make children good is to make them h appy.”

— Oscar Wild e

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INTRO TO SPORTS & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPORTY FRIENDS MUSIC MIX (3-5yrs)

Come run, jump, play and move to the beat.

Shake your sillies! Parachute games, dancing ribbons and more. Come for the fun, stay for the beats Hyde Creek 20711 M Apr 3-May 8 1:15-2:15pm $25 20712 M May 15-Jun 19 1:15-2:15pm $30

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: • Infants need to expend energy using the large muscle groups of the body • Toddlers need opportunities to develop confidence with basic movement skills like walking, climbing and balancing • Children need active role models • Children need opportunities to move in different ways and across different environments http://stayactiveeathealthy.ca/

T-BALL TOTS AND FUN (3-5yrs)

Little athletes will be introduced to T-Ball skills and rules with an emphasis on sportsmanship, having fun and being active. We will add other activities to keep the class moving. Please bring a water bottle to class Hyde Creek 20675 Tu Apr 4-May 9 1-2:15pm $36 20676 Tu May 16-Jun 20 1-2:15pm $36

GYMNASTICS TOTS (3-5yrs)

Learn some basic movement and tumbling skills. Class will include games, races and a mini-circuit to practice the skills taught in class. A fun active start to the sport of gymnastics.

Hyde Creek 20673 W Apr 5-May 10 1-2:15pm $36 20674 W May 17-Jun 21 1-2:15pm $36

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

ChildMinding Play Centre at Hyde creek!

(1379 Laurier Ave.)

3 months - 6 years

Hyde creek childminding Weekdays: 9:15 am - 12 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:45 - 8:15 pm

(Pre-booking required for evening times by 3 pm same day)

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$3.50 for first paid child per hour ($31.50 for 10-visit pass) $2 for additional siblings per hour ($18 for 10-visit pass)

Pre-booking available with pass: Call 604-927-7946 to pre-book your spot 25 hours in advance.

Pass refunds are available if cancellations are made prior to 8 am for weekdays and 3 pm for evenings.

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“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.” – Jess Lair

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

TRANSITION PROGRAMS READY SET GO (2.5-4YRS)

This program will assist you and your preschooler in becoming comfortable with your child staying on their own in a classroom setting. Parents must remain in the building. We encourage honest communication when leaving your child on their own. Free play and an introduction to circle time included.

Hyde Creek 20681 W Apr 5- May 10 9:15-10:15am $30 20683 F Apr 7-May 12 9:15-10:15am $30 20682 W May 17-Jun 21 9:15-10:15am $30 20684 F May 19-Jun 23 9:15-10:15am $30

PRESCHOOL PREP (2.5-4YRS)

This fun-filled class is designed to help your child prepare for the routines of preschool or kindergarten. This structured program will include circle time, learning time, music, crafts and snack time.

Hyde Creek 20692 M Apr 3-May 8 10:30am-12pm $40 20694 W Apr 5-May 10 10:30am-12pm $48 20693 M May 15-Jun19 10:30am-12pm $40 20695 W May17-Jun21 10:30am-12pm $48

PARENT TIPS Separation Anxiety is a normal and natural part of growing up. Children who have been fine staying on their own can suddenly become clingy.

Here are a few tips to make these times less stressful: •

Deal with your own anxiety. Children feel your uneasiness and pick up on the emotions you have and will transfer the anxiety to themselves. Ask yourself do you really want your child to be left on their own. If your answer is maybe not rethink introducing them to the program. If your answer is yes – be confident in the Recreation Leaders to deal with the situation.

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Show your child the room and where toys and activities are located. Show them where the bathroom is and let them know they need to let the leader know where they are at all times.

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Before leaving the room communicate the routine and be consistent. I will be leaving you in the class for 1 hour and will be back to pick you up. Introduce yourself and your child to the instructor.

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Allow for transition time

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Do not prolong the good bye.

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Commit to a loving welcome when you return. Find out what activities your child participated in during program time.

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

DANCE TOTS (2-8yrs)

While enjoying movement your child will learn the fundamentals of dance and explore creativity and imagination in a fun and educational environment. Program progresses from Tiny Tot Dance (2-3yrs) through Levels 1(3-4yrs) & 2(4-6yrs). The next step is Let’s Dance Club Junior (5-7yrs) and Intermediate(7-10yrs).

For information please call Annette at 604.612.9044.

Hyde Creek TINY TOTS (2-3yrs) 20557 Tu Apr 4-May 9 10:30-11am $48 20558 Tu May 16-Jun 20 10:30-11am $48 20559 Sa Apr 8-May 13 9-9:30am $48 20560 Sa May20-Jun24 9:30-10am $48 20561 Sa Apr 8-May 13 9:30-10am $48 20562 Sa May20-Jun24 9:30-10am $48

“There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” Vicki Baum

LEVEL 1 (3-4yrs) 20563 Tu Apr 4-May 9 9:30-10:30am $72 20564 Tu May 16-Jun 20 9:30-10:30 am $72 20565 Sa Apr 8-May 13 10-11am $72 20566 Sa May 20-Jun 24 10-11am $72 LEVEL 2 (4-6yrs) 20555 Tu Apr 4-May 9 11 am-12pm $72 20567 Sa Apr 8-May13 11am-12pm $72 20556 Tu May 16-Jun 20 11am-12pm $72 20568 Sa May 20-Jun24 11am-12pm $72

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

Drop-in opportunities in registered Children Service’s Programs!

We offer drop-in opportunities in our registered Children Service’s programs if space is available. This allows you to try out a program to see how your children like it, or gives you time to work out or time for yourself on a day that suits your lifestyle.

The cost of a drop-in is higher than the registered cost, as we believe children will get much more from the program if they sign up for the whole session.

How does it work?

1. Choose the program you want your child to try out.

2. Check availability with our customer service team.

3. Divide the cost of the program by the number of sessions & add $2. This is your drop-in price for the day.

4. Pay at the front desk and then give your receipt to the program instructor.

5. Remember to leave your contact name and number with the instructor for emergencies.

6. If you choose to register or want more information about any program, visit www.experienceit.ca!

“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.”

Jess Lair

Register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY

FACILITIES Hyde Creek Recreation Centre 1379 Laurier Avenue Port Coquitlam BC 604.927.7946 Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex 2150 Wilson Avenue Port Coquitlam BC 604.927.7970

“Children need models rather than critics.”

— Joseph Joubert

Program Info: Jenna Wagner - Program Assistant Early Years 0-5yrs 604.927.5294 or wagnerj@portcoquitlam.ca Sarina Mawji - Program Assistant Children 5-10yrs 604.927.5292 or mawjis@portcoquitlam.ca Janis Dancs - Program Coordinator Children Services 604.927.5182 or dancsj@portcoquitlam.ca

register: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY