Early Years

Early Years

The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s recreationally based preschool programs are designed to developmentally progress your child through these years in preparation for kindergarten. Our programs support and encourage emotional, cognitive, social and physical development through a variety of arts, crafts, songs, storytelling, games, fine and gross motor activities and of course free play. As programs progress, children stay for longer periods of time and program leaders meet the children with activities that provide age appropriate challenges and plenty of opportunities for success. This fun environment with positive leader encouragement will keep children engaged and excited to attend.

Our programs progress for your child as follows:

• Creative Play is an introduction to a group setting for your child. Focus in this class will be on social behaviours within a group while playing in a safe and friendly environment. Children must be 30 to 42 months old to attend.

• Preschooler Playtime is the next step in your child’s early year’s journey, for children 3 and above. This 2 and a half hour program has plenty of time for free play and is full of songs, stories, movement and crafts.

• Awesome Afternoons follows a similar structure to our Pre-Kindergarten program but it is open to a slightly wider age range. Children can attend this program if they are 3 and a half or older.

• Pre-Kindergarten mornings and afternoons The focus of this program is working on the social skills and routines needed to be successful in kindergarten the following year. Children have time to free play, engage in active circle times, learning activities, arts and crafts and gross motor activities. This program is for children who are 4 years old by December 31, 2019. (Born in 2015)

How to register for any of our preschool programs:

Registration will be available online on designated dates in August for fall and winter programs and in March for spring and summer programs. If you have any questions regarding our early year’s programs, please contact Recreation Programmer, Andrew Eccles aeccles@whistler.ca in the Myrtle Philip Community Centre office at 604- 935-8371.

Note: No classes on statutory holidays or non-instructional school days.

Creative Play

Awesome Afternoons

Creative Play is an introduction to a group setting for your toddler. Your child will love this active morning of arts, crafts, songs, games and play. Children who are not toilet trained may register, however parents will be called to change their child.

Course 8006: April 7 - June 18 Day: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9 - 11 a.m. Age: 30 months to 4 years old Fee (Resident): $462 Fee (Non-Resident): $572 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Horstman Room

Preschooler Playtime

A progressive program featuring creative art, stories, games and music with fun and energetic staff. Preschoolers must be three years old by the first class.

Course 8008: April 6 - June 17 (no class April 13, 20 and May 18) Day: Monday and Wednesday Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Age: 3 - 5 years old Fee (Resident): $475 Fee (Non-Resident): $631 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Horstman Room This program is designed for the preschooler who has had previous group activity experience. This active afternoon of songs, stories, art and early learning will keep your child engaged and excited all afternoon long.

Course 8007: April 7 - June 18 Day: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Age: 3.5 - 5 years old Fee (Resident): $572 Fee (Non-Resident): $760 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Horstman Room

Pre Kindergarten Mornings

A morning of early learning for the child who will go to Kindergarten in 2020. This program is designed to introduce your child to the structure and skills needed for the kindergarten classroom. Must be 4 years old by Dec 31, 2019 to register (born in 2015).

Course 8009: April 6 - June 17 (no classes April 13, 20 and May 18) Day: Monday and Wednesday Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Age: 3.5 - 5 years old Fee (Resident): $513 Fee (Non-Resident): $682 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Toad hall

Early Years

Pre Kindergarten Afternoons

A afternoon of early learning for the child who will go to Kindergarten in 2020. This program is designed to introduce your child to the structure and skills needed for the kindergarten classroom. Must be 4 years old by Dec 31, 2019 to register (born in 2015).

Course 8010: April 6 - June 17 (no classes April 13, 20 and May 18) Day: Monday and Wednesday Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:15p.m. Age: 3.5 - 5 years old Fee (Resident): $494 Fee (Non-Resident): $657 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Toad hall

Woodland Wanderers

This play-based, outdoor preschool program will have your child connecting to the natural environment in a physically active way. With nature as the supporting teacher, children will become ecological stewards, learn their place in the world and find wonder within.

Course 8003: April 17 - June 19 (no class May 8) Day: Friday Time: 9 - 11:30 a.m. Age: 3.5 - 5 years old Fee (Resident): $189 Fee (Non-Resident): $252 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Outdoor Space

Sticky Fingers and Creative Crafts

Let your preschooler enjoy cooking and creating in both the kitchen and the classroom. Through mixing, rolling, crafting and story telling, we will have fun while making new creations and something good to eat! Please advise us in advance of any food allergies or intolerance.

Course 8004: April 17 - June 19 (no class May 8) Day: Friday Time: 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Age: 3 - 5 years old Fee (Resident): $207 Fee (Non-Resident): $270 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Toad Hall

Mini Ballet

Explore the world of Ballet through music, storytelling and magic. Simple positions and structure will be taught in an encouraging and nurturing environment with lots of room for selfexpression and dance. Mini ballerinas will put on a small performance for parents on the last day. 7 classes in total.

Course 7756: April 18 - May 30 (no class on May 23) Day: Saturday Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Age: 3 - 4 years old Fee (Resident): $60 Fee (Non-Resident): $78 Location: Meadow Park Sports Centre - Fitness Studio

Early Years

Yoga for Kids

Discover the hidden magic of Yoga! Through movement and imaginative play students will explore a series of basic asanas (postures). We will practice focusing skills with breath work (pranayama) to nourish balance and a sense of empowerment. Children can enjoy the benefits that yoga brings to the mind, body, and heart while developing body awareness and improved motor control. Expect to PLAY, LAUGH, and SING. For 3-5 yr olds . Non-Parented class. 4 week class. Try it for $5 on April 18.

Course 7663: Fee: April 18 Try it for $5!

Course 7659: Day: April 25 - May 16 Saturday

Time: 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Age: 3 - 5 years old Fee (Resident): $32 Fee (Non-Resident): $43 Location: Meadow Park Sports Centre - Fitness Studio

Music Together

Music together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for mixed ages of children birth to four years of age. Children over 7 months of age are required to be registered participants in order to attend. It is based on the recognition that all children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and participate with confidence. Music is learned through developmentally appropriate activities that support and respect the unique style of very young children. Parents participate with the children and may bring more than one sibling to the classes. Registration for second child in the same family is discounted by $40. Sibling discount will be refunded prior to the first class if registration was done online as our online system does not accommodate online discounts.

Course 7615: Day: Time: March 31 - May 26 Tuesday 9 - 10 a.m.

Course 7616: Day: Time: March 31 - May 26 Tuesday 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Course 7617: Day: Time: April 1 - May 27 Wednesday 9 - 10 a.m.

Course 7618: Day: Time: April 1 - May 27 Wednesday 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Age: 7 months - 5 years old Fee: $130 Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre - Alex Philip Lounge