Infant Programs

STRIDE N’ RIDE
Drop-In
Session Dates: June 4- August 29, 2012
Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Meet outside the Fairford center, class will walk as a group to Crescent Park.
Running shoes and a water bottle are required. 
No Classes July 2, 4, August 6, 8th 
Mom’s come join this summer outdoor exercise class.  Join us on Monday and Wednesday‘s with your stroller, as will take exercising outside with your child.  This class will incorporate the outdoor elements and resistance bands to improve your upper and lower body strength, core and cardio conditioning.  Join this class to meet new moms, enjoy the outdoors and workout without leaving baby behind.  This class is open to anyone who has a child that will sit in a stroller or carrier.  If weather is not ideal, class will be moved indoors. 

BUBBLES & BALLS (18-36 Months)
Drop-In
Session Dates: May 11 to June 15, 2012
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Bubbles and Balls” is a program that combines ball play and bubble exploration.  Children will have the opportunity to enjoy time in the gym as well as exploring in an outdoor setting.

UNSTRUCTURED PLAY TIME (18-36 Months)
Drop-In
Session Dates: May 8 to June 12, 2012
Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Unstructured Play Time is a “come-and-go” program that allows you to bring your infant/toddler to a gymnasium setting which allows them the open freedom to move about in a different space.  Children are naturally curious and providing different environments for them will encourage them to move and explore their new surroundings.  Mats will be available, as well as balls and different toys.

LIL’ KICKERS (3-5 Years)
Session Dates: May 6 to June 17, 2012
Sundays: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
“Lil Kickers” is a program, which is based around the fundamental skills of soccer.  Children will have the opportunity to begin to develop or build upon their skills of soccer.
           
LIL’ SWINGERS (3-5 Years)
Session Dates: May 6 to June 17, 2012
Sundays: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Lil’ Swingers is a program which is based around the fundamental skills of baseball.  Children will have the opportunity to begin to develop or build upon their skills of baseball.

PARACHUTE PLAY (3-5 Years)
Drop-In
Session Dates: May 10 to June 14, 2012
Sundays: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Parachute Play is a program which invites the students to explore different activities with the parachute.  This program will help develop your child (ren)s gross motor skills through movement while participating in fun activities.

W”Y”SE MOMS
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
April 11 & 25, 2012
May 9 & 23, 2012
June 6 & 20, 2012
Check out our dessert and coffee group every second Wednesday evening at the Strong Start Family Centre  - 679 Hall Street West.  Children are welcome to enjoy the playspace while you socialize with other moms of young children.

Call Kathy 692-2168 for more information

PLAY N READ
Join us for an afternoon exploring the wonderful world of books. Each session will have a theme using a book as the starting point to all activities. Children in the program will participate in a variety of activities as well as group interactions. Activities will include stories, songs, creative movement, craft and play. Parents are encouraged to join their children for each afternoon. At the end of the session, children will take home the book we have been using so they can build their home library. This program is presented in partnership with the Moose Jaw Literacy Network

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Mondays April 16 - May 14, 2012
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
YMCA Strong Start Family Centre

The Shape of Me & Other Stuff
Mondays May 28 – June 25, 2012
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
YMCA Strong Start Family Centre

Pre-Registration is required. Fees: $ 10 for YMCA members, $15 for Non-members

PLAYTIME (0-5 YEARS)
Come and enjoy our facility with your young family. Play games, read books, make crafts, or just socialize and enjoy the play space. Children must be accompanied by and adult. Although the space is recommended for children 0 – 5 years of age, feel free to bring along older siblings. No registration is required for this free drop in time at the Strong Start Family Centre.
Play times are as follows:
Monday:
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The facility is closed on all STATS.