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1 Children will have fun learning numbers and basic language skills while hopping, skipping, running and getting active in our Indoor Playground. Activities will also reinforce counting and numbers skills. Fitness, fun and learning! Children must be able to participate without parent. PARENTS DO NOT Children will have fun learning the alphabet and basic language skills while hopping, skipping, running and getting active in our Indoor Playground. Activities will also reinforce counting and numbers skills. Fitness, fun and learning! PARENTS DO NOT Discover math and science concepts through literature and hands-on activities based upon familiar situtations. Activities capitalize on children s natural curiosity and help foster a positive attitude towards mathematics and scientific dis This program will allow your child to learn through play. Each class will focus on different letters of the Alphabet. Creative activities, songs, stories and games will enhance the learning experience. PARENTS DO NOT Share special times with baby by participating in sensory activities and exploration through the use of books, bouncing rhymes, music, and games in order to stimulate brain development and promote early literacy in a fun social environment. Baby Massage Touch is the primary sense for infants. A nurturing touch is essential to the growth and health of infants. Infant massage is a wonderful tool to help parents develop confidence when caring for their baby. Benefits for baby include, improved sleeping patterns, reduced discomfort from colic, gas and constipation and stronger digestive, circulatory and intestinal systems. PARENTS Babygym You and your baby will experience body awareness through specially designed movement, play and exercise. PARENT Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children. No registration required just drop by. Cost: $3.10 per adult and one child ($0.75 per each additional child). For details, contact the community centre nearest you. (see Contacts on page 1 for details) Angus Glen C.C. (Mar. 25-Jun. 17): Fri.: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Centennial C.C. (Mar Jun. 23): Thu.: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cornell C.C.: (Mar Jun. 25) Mon., Fri.: Tue., Wed.: Thu.: Sat.: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Milliken Mills C.C. (Jan Mar. 13): Sun.: 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Thornlea Gym: Sat.: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Start Date # of Classes Course Code 123 Fit Club 2-3 yrs Markham Village C.C. Mon. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar $65 Markham Village C.C. Wed. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar $ yrs Cornell C.C. Wed. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar $116 ABC - Fit Club 2-4 yrs Cornell C.C. Tue. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar $116 Cornell C.C. Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $116 Adventures in Math & Science 4-6 yrs Unionville Library Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr $52 Alphabet Adventures 2-4 yrs Markham Village C.C. Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $97 Markham Village C.C. Tue. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $97 Markham Village C.C. Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $97 Thornhill C.C. Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $ Victoria Square C.C. Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $107 Baby Jumpstart 3-13 mths Angus Glen Library Tue. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Apr $52 Cornell Library Fri. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Apr $52 Markham Village Library Thu. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Apr $52 Unionville Library Tue. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Apr $52 Baby Massage 1-6 mths Cornell C.C. Tue. 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Mar $50 Cornell C.C. Thu. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mar $50 Cornell C.C. Mon. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr $50 Babygym 4-8 mths Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Wed. 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mar $ mths Cornell C.C. Mon. 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Mar $57.50 Cornell C.C. Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Mar $64 Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Mon. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Apr $ mths Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Mon. 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Apr $64 24 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2016

2 Spring 2016 This ballet course combines the basic movements of ballet and rhythm, and an opportunity to participate in a multi-level instructional class setting. Children will become familiar with steps and movements, following the directions of the instructor. This ballet course continues and develops the basic movements of Ballet and Rhythm. Ballet Beginner is a prerequisite. PARENTS DO NOT This ballet class will continue to develop ballet skills and movement. Ballet Intermediate is a prerequisite. Parents do not participate. This program is ideal for children who wish to learn a combination of Bollywood and Hip Hop Dancing. Our instructor will lead your children through a variety of dance steps each week with the goal of performing full routines by the end of the season. PARENTS DO NOT Chess Chess is an excellent avenue for learning both logical and intuitive thinking skills as well as increasing a child s attention span. The game develops good sportsmanship for handling wins and defeats and it s fun. Participants will learn starting positions, moves, captures, checks, checkmate, stalemate and pawn promotion. Combo Craze A combination of ballet, jazz and creative movement steps will be taught in this class. PARENTS DO NOT PARTCIPATE Cookie Monster will be visiting weekly to make a new delicious cookie with our hungry participants. Participants will also enjoy games, puzzles, art and more. PARENTS DO NOT Ballet 2-5 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Apr $ yrs Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Apr $76 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr $76 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Apr $76 Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Apr $76 Armadale C.C. Wed. 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Mar $91 Centennial C.C. Thu. 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Mar $91 Cornell C.C. Sat. 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar $76 Cornell C.C. Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Apr $91 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $91 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr $91 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Apr $91 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 6:40 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Apr $91 Milliken Mills C.C. Wed. 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Apr $91 Rouge River C.C. Sat. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $91 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Apr $91 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $91 Thornhill C.C. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mar $91 Un.Train Station C.C. Wed. 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Apr $76 Un.Train Station C.C. Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Apr $76 Ballet - Intermediate 3-5 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 10:05 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Apr $76 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Apr $76 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 11:05 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Apr $76 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Apr $76 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Apr $91 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 5:50 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. Apr $91 Rouge River C.C. Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Apr $91 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Apr $76 Thornhill C.C. Tue. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar $91 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar $91 Thornhill C.C. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mar $91 Un.Train Station C.C. Sat. 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Apr $76 Ballet - Advance 4-6 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $91 Bollywood / Hip Hop 3-5 yrs Armadale C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Apr $ yrs Cornell C.C. Fri. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Apr $91 Cornell C.C. Sun. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Apr $91 Chess 4-6 yrs Thornhill C.C. Wed. 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Mar $ yrs Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Apr $91 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Apr $91 Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Apr $76 Combo Craze 3-5 yrs Cornell C.C. Sat. 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mar $76 Cornell C.C. Fri. 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr $91 Cornell C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Apr $91 Cornell C.C. Sun. 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Apr $91 Cookie Monsters - Play & Cook 4-6 yrs Cornell C.C. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $116 Markham Life Program Guide Spring

3 Preschoolers will learn delicious cupcake recipes and decorating techniques. They will also learn the basic safety skills in the kitchen. Each preschooler will actively participate in the preparation of each recipe and will assist in the clean up. All chef s creations will be eaten at the end of the class. A $2.00 per class extra food fee payable to the instructor The DANCEPL3Y Preschool program is designed specifically for children ages 3-5 to discover dance in a playful and interactive way through creative story lines and music that MOVES them. Building the foundations for dance through rhythms, fundamental movement skills and playful group formations, young dancers will discover a love of dance as they leap, hop, crawl, turn, spin and jump into their Bubble of Awesome. Perfect for the pre-schooler who has energy to burn! Cooperative games, soccer, and basketball are all included. Running shoes must be worn. Please send your child to class with a water bottle. PARENTS DO NOT Give your child the opportunity to have fun with French. This program is for the older pre-schooler, to learn French in a recreational setting. Children will learn numbers, letters, and simple instructions in French. PARENTS DO NOT MPL Learning Place-Through the use of books, songs, music and movement this program teaches the alphabet, basic vocabulary with a new theme each week preparing young learners to foster a positive attitude towards the French language. Your child s first public speaking class! This program introduces JK/SK children to simple activities that help build confidence and provide opportunities to communicate effectively with their peers. A great introduction to public speaking skills. Children will enjoy fun-filled, cooperativeplay activities focusing on literacy, arts, math and science. Participants will also build emotional skills, self-confidence and independence, fostering greater social and academic success at school. Independent learning experience. Gym for Life This program has been developed around studies fo long term athlete development. This program will provide your child with a strong foundation of physical preparation for all sports. Rotation will be set up to include acrobatic and circus skills, the manipulation of hand apparatus and proper ball technique. Skills will be geared to the age and level of each child. Music will be incorporated into this program while the children move to each activity your child will improve focus, eye and hand coordination, flexibility, agility and core strength. Course will be taught by NCCP certified instructors. PARENTS DO NOT Jazz Dance This course combines all pre-school jazz dance abilities. It is suitable for both beginner and intermediate levels. Participants must be 3 years at the start of the program. PARENTS DO NOT Start Date # of Classes Course Code Cupcake Surprise 3-5 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $45 Angus Glen C.C. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. May $45 Armadale C.C. Sun. 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Apr $45 Armadale C.C. Sun. 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. May $45 Centennial C.C. Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr $136 Dance Pl3y 3-5 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sun. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Mar $91 Energy Burner 2-4 yrs Armadale C.C. Wed. 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Mar $63 Armadale C.C. Sun. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Apr $63 Centennial C.C. Tue. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar $94 Centennial C.C. Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr $94 Cornell C.C. Tue. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar $94 Cornell C.C. Thu. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar $94 Fun with French 3-5 yrs Markham Village C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mar $97 Markham Village C.C. Sat. 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mar $ yrs Thornhill C.C. Wed. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar $78 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mar $78 Get Ready for French 4-6 yrs Angus Glen Library Tue. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr $52 Get Ready for Public Speaking 4-6 yrs Cornell Library Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr $52 Unionville Library Wed. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Apr $52 Get Ready for School 3-5 yrs Angus Glen Library Sun. 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Apr $52 Gym for Life 2-6 yrs Thornlea Pool/Gym Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar $106 Thornlea Pool/Gym Wed. 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $106 Jazz Dance 3-5 yrs Centennial C.C. Thu. 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar $91 Cornell C.C. Sat. 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $76 Cornell C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mar $76 Milliken Mills C.C. Thu. 5:10 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Apr $91 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Apr $76 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mar $91 Thornhill C.C. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mar $91 Un.Train Station C.C. Wed. 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Apr $76 26 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2016

4 Spring 2016 This program is geared to kindergarten aged children who are interested in furthering their reading, writing and math skills. A fun, language-based program that would support the Kindergarten curriculum through music, poetry, art and movement. This class is intended to reinforce or extend skills that are to be learned in kindergarten. PARENTS DO NOT You are never too young to learn, come out and learn the game of badminton. We will provide the racquets and we will use lower and smaller nets. This is the time to try a new activity and learn a racquet sport. PARENTS DO NOT Interested in getting in shape in a fun environment and love soccer. Each day the parent will participate in soccer drills, skills, scrimmages and your preschooler participates in their own mini games. PARENT This educational program will teach the Jr. Chef about the basic safety skills in the kitchen and will be preparing fun, nutritious recipes. Each Chef will actively participate in the preparation of each recipe and will assist in the cleanup. All chefs creations will be eaten at the end of the class. Jr. Chefs will also enjoy participating in active games, arts and crafts. An opportunity to play recreational sports with other young friends. A general warm-up, skills session and playing time will be offered each week. Pre-schoolers will make friends, develop motor skills and social skills while playing a variety of recreation sports. A general warm-up, skills session and playing time will be offered each week. A CSA approved Hockey Helmet with face mask is mandatory. An opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a variety of recreational sports and games every week. An opportunity for young boys and girls to play with other young friends and be introduced to recreational soccer through active, fun soccer related games and activities. Hey Mom! Bring your child to a jam packed 90 minutes of sports, games and fun. You will play a variety of sports including, soccer, floor hockey, basketball and other fun games and activities. PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED JK/SK Enrichment Program 3-5 yrs Rouge River C.C. Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar $78 Rouge River C.C. Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. May $78 Victoria Square C.C. Thu. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar $155 Jr Sports- Badminton 3-5 yrs Centennial C.C. Thu. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mar $63 Cornell C.C. Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Apr $53 Jr. Sports Soccer - with Parent 3-5 yrs M.M. Soccer Dome Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. May $42.50 Mount Joy C.C. Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar $53 Junior Chefs on the Go! 4-6 yrs Centennial C.C. Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $155 Junior Sports - Basketball 2-5 yrs Cornell C.C. Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $ yrs Angus Glen C.C. Wed. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar $63 Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr $53 Armadale C.C. Sun. 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Apr $63 Centennial C.C. Thu. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar $63 Centennial C.C. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Apr $63 Cornell C.C. Tue. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar $63 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mar $63 Junior Sports - Floor Hockey 4-6 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr $63 Centennial C.C. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr $63 Cornell C.C. Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $57 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Apr $42.50 Junior Sports & Games Club 3-5 yrs Cornell C.C. Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar $63 Junior Sports Soccer 4-6 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Tue. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mar $63 Angus Glen C.C. Fri. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Apr $63 Angus Glen C.C. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr $63 Armadale C.C. Thu. 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Mar $63 Armadale C.C. Sun. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Apr $63 Centennial C.C. Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr $53 Centennial C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr $53 M.M. Soccer Dome Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr $63 M.M. Soccer Dome Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. May $42.50 M.M. Soccer Dome Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. May $42.50 Mount Joy C.C. Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr $53 Pierre Elliott Trudeau H.S. Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr $53 Thornhill C.C. Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mar $63 Junior Sports with Mom 2-4 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Apr $ yrs Cornell C.C. Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $63 Markham Life Program Guide Spring

5 Hey Mom, hey Dad! Bring your child to a jam packed 60 minutes of sports, games and fun. You will play a variety of sports including, soccer, floor hockey, basketball and other fun games and activities. PARENT This program is for that creative, energetic three year old. In this program they will have fun with games, crafts and music. PARENTS DO NOT This is a program for preschoolers who love to draw, glue, paint and create. Preschoolers will experience a variety of fun and exciting crafts to bring home each week. PARENTS DO NOT This is a program for children who love to draw, doodle, glue, paint and create. The children will have opportunities to experiment with modelling clay, felt and recycling materials. PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED A fun-filled program for you and your child to experience and play on gym equipment. This program is designed to develop coordination, motor skills and body awareness through exercise, games and songs. It is best if children are walking to take advantage of the full program. Walking to 2 years old PARENT PARENT RATIO - 1 Child to 1 Parent PARENT RATIO - 1 Child to 1 Parent A fun-filled program for you and your child to experience and play on gym equipment. This program is designed to develop coordination, motor skills and body awareness through exercise, games and songs. This program is designed to introduce children to a variety of climbing and gross motor apparatus as well as fun in the water. The program offers children the opportunity to combine kindergym and swimming in a recreational capacity. The swimming session is not an instructional swim lesson. PARENT PARTCIPATION IS REQUIRED Le Petit Tennis is a visual story based tennis program to help children of ages 3-5 to discover tennis through a series of engaging stories while traveling across countries and cultures. The story and image based component that allows for better communication with children and maximizes their attention span and focus. Kids learn is a safe fun environment with small format courts, age adapted equipment like large inflatable balls, lower nets and smaller racquets. PARENTS DO NOT Participants will learn about numbers, letters, seasons, animals and nature in a stimulating and engaging environment. Little Learners will enjoy activity stations, circle time, songs and theme days. PARENTS DO NOT his is a Parent & Top program is available in two groups to suit the developmental stages of your child. Small equipment, songs and stretches and activities will be included to let your child grow cognitively and socially and refine their motor skills. PARENT Start Date # of Classes Course Code Junior Sports with Mom / Dad 3-5 yrs Armadale C.C. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Apr $63 Armadale C.C. Sun. 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Apr $63 Centennial C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr $63 Cornell C.C. Thu. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar $63 Cornell C.C. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr $63 Just For Threes 3-4 yrs Centennial C.C. Tue. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $116 Kindercrafts 2-4 yrs Thornhill C.C. Tue. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar $91 Victoria Square C.C. Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar $78 Kindercreations yrs Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $65 Armadale C.C. Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $59 Armadale C.C. Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. May $59 Kindergym - Level yrs Angus Glen C.C. Tue. 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mar $78 Centennial C.C. Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Mar $66 Centennial C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Mar $66 Centennial C.C. Sat. 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Mar $66 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Apr $78 Kindergym - Level yrs Angus Glen C.C. Tue. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $78 Centennial C.C. Wed. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Mar $66 Centennial C.C. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Mar $66 Centennial C.C. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mar $66 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $78 Kindergym and Swim - Level yrs Angus Glen C.C. Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr $116 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Apr $97 Le Petit Tennis 3-5 yrs Cornell C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr $57 Cornell C.C. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr $63 Little Learners 2-5 yrs Thornhill C.C. Tue. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $180 Thornhill C.C. Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $180 Thornhill C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $180 Little Movers 6 mths - 1 yr Thornhill C.C. Thu. 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Mar $106 8 mths - 1 yr Markham Village C.C. Mon. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Apr $ Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2016

6 Spring 2016 Let your child experience the fun of arts & crafts while developing fine motor skills. Participants will work with painting, drawing, colouring and other materials create creative masterpieces. Emphasis will be placed upon individual creativity and fun. Magic of Dinosaurs This program is geared to children who enjoy the mystery and magic of dinosaurs. Children will participate in crafts, games, scavenger hunts, gross motor activities and many other exciting activities related to dinosaurs. Mini Chefs Children learn the basic safety skills in the kitchen and will be preparing fun, nutritious finger foods. We have partnered with York Region Public Health to provide a healthy program. Each preschooler will actively participate in the preparation of each recipe and will assist in the cleanup. All chefs creations will be eaten at the end of the class. A $2.00 per class extra food fee payable to the instructor will be required. PARENTS DO NOT This program is for Mom and tot to experiance the movements of dance and ballet. You will participant with your child as the instructor leads you through a series of beginner ballet movements. Children will learn to work together, and enhance their early childhood coordination. PARENT Move and groove to the music and enjoy the active play, songs, musical instruments, and creative movement this exciting class offers. Museum - Mini Mornings Looking for something new to do with your active preschooler? Join us at the Museum for fun, educational and interactive activities specifically designed for you and your little one. Classes are led by our experienced program instructors and incorporate the museum s unique features including our exhibitions and historic buildings. Each 4 week session has new themes and activities, so you can sign up for multiple sessions! Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional children $40.00 each (max 3 children per adult). Spring Munchkins was designed to provide preschoolers with a memorable one-of-akind experience. Each Saturday, the 3 hour program will be filled with exciting crafts, activities, games, and songs. Educational and exciting themes will be experienced in a creative and caring environment designed to engage and captivate. for the weekly program details. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of clay in our NEW Pottery Studio! This program provides an opportunity for those big and small to play with clay, to each make a special treasure, and best of all spend time together while being creative. We will explore methods of hand building such as sculpting, surface decoration, slab building and coiling. Together with our professional artist instructors participants will also get to glaze their work before being fired. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults and children $75.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Includes all supplies. Music Corner The use of songs, stories, movement and percussion instruments will develop the child s language and listening skills, sense of rhythm and his/her confidence and sense of selfesteem. 1-2 yrs Thornhill C.C. Thu. 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar $106 Little Picaso s 3-5 yrs Centennial C.C. Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mar $78 Centennial C.C. Wed. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar $78 Magic of Dinosaurs 2-4 yrs Cornell C.C. Wed. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar $116 Mini Chefs 3-5 yrs Angus Glen C.C. Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr $136 Angus Glen C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $136 Armadale C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Apr $69 Armadale C.C. Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Apr $69 Armadale C.C. Mon. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr $114 Armadale C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. May $69 Armadale C.C. Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. May $69 Centennial C.C. Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $114 Centennial C.C. Thu. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar $114 Centennial C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $114 Centennial C.C. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $114 Cornell C.C. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $114 Cornell C.C. Sat. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mar $114 Mom and Tot Ballet 2-3 yrs Cornell C.C. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Mar $76 Cornell C.C. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Apr $ yrs Cornell C.C. Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Apr $76 Movin and Groovin 2-5 yrs Centennial C.C. Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Apr $76 Thornhill C.C. Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Apr $91 Museum - Mini Mornings 2-4 yrs Markham Museum Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $64 Markham Museum Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $64 Markham Museum Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. May $64 Markham Museum Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. May $64 Markham Museum Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Jun $64 Museum - Spring Munchkins 3-6 yrs Markham Museum Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $189 Museum Pottery - Parent & Me Pottery 4 yrs+ Markham Museum Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $150 Markham Museum Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. May $150 Music Corner 3-5 yrs Buttonville Women s Institute Sat. 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Apr $91 Markham Life Program Guide Spring

7 This program is designed to introduce preschoolers to the art of woodworking in a safe and creative environment. Children will learn to safely use a hammer, nails and will bring home their project at the completion of the course. Come and enjoy a relaxing morning of friendship and activities in the company of parents and children. Have fun participating in various learning activities with your child under the supervision of a qualified instructor. It is an opportunity to make new friends and share conversation and concerns. Newborns welcome if an older child is also registered in the program. $21.00 each additional child - excludes newborns (max.3). PARENT Join the fun for a creative morning of crafts, play centres, stories, circle activities and fingerplays while socializing with other children in a positive setting. Cost covers additional child only. Join us for a fun and exciting week of structured program and free play with friends. Preschoolers will participate in a variety of arts and crafts, songs, stories and games. Note: Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Interested in getting in shape in a fun environment and love soccer. Each day the parent will participate in soccer drills, skills, scrimmages and your preschooler participates in their own mini games. PARENT This program will relax yourself and your child. This class is a gentle way to exercise the body for you and your child. Learn how to relax, tone, and strengthen the body. PARENT Come out and participate with your preschooler to learn the basics of ball hockey. They will learn through active drills, recreational games and hockey related activities Players must wear CSA hockey helmets, face masks and gloves. PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED Le Petit Tennis is a visual story based tennis program to help children of ages 3-5 to discover tennis through a series of engaging stories while traveling across countries and cultures. The story and image based component that allows for better communication with children and maximizes their attention span and focus. Kids learn is a safe fun environment with small format courts, age adapted equipment like large inflatable balls, lower nets and smaller racquets. PARENT For ages 1 1/2 to 3 yrs Parents participate. This pre-school program is designed to provide maximum opportunity for both parent and child to socialize and play together. Activities include games, songs and crafts. PARENT PARTICPATION IS REQUIRED PARENT RATIO - 1 child to 1 parent Musical instruments, songs and movement in a fun atmosphere to stimulate even the most active child. PARENTS PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED Musical instruments, songs and movement in a fun atmosphere to stimulate even the most active child. (12-18 months) PARENTS Children sing, dance, clap, jump and play in this lively music program that combines children s action songs with animal puppets, balls, bean bags, a parachute and simple rhythm instruments. PARENT My Little Carpenter 4-6 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apr $79 Milliken Mills C.C. Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. May $79 Our Time Together 7 mths - 5 yrs Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $116 Our Time Together - Additional Child 7 mths - 5 yrs Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $23 PA Day- Kinder Happenings 4-5 yrs Thornhill C.C. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Jun $33 Parent & Tot Soccer 3-5 yrs Milliken Mills H.S. - (A2) Tue. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr $53 Parent & Tot Yoga 2-10 mths Angus Glen C.C. Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mar $ mths Cornell C.C. Thu. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Mar $ yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Mon. 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Apr $106 Parent and Tot - Ball Hockey 3-5 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apr $53 Parent and Tot Le Petit Tennis 3-5 yrs Cornell C.C. Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $63 Playtime - Program yrs Markham Village C.C. Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $97 Rainbows and Rhythm (1) 1-12 mths Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr $65 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $65 Un.Train Station C.C. Thu. 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mar $78 Rainbows and Rhythm (2) mths Centennial C.C. Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Mar $78 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Apr $65 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $65 Un.Train Station C.C. Thu. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $78 Rainbows and Rhythm (3) yrs Centennial C.C. Mon. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $78 Markham Village C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Apr $65 Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Apr $65 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Apr $65 Un.Train Station C.C. Wed. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $78 30 Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2016

8 Spring 2016 Children sing, dance, clap, jump and play in this lively music program that combines children s action songs with animal puppets, balls, bean bags, a parachute and simple rhythm instruments. PARENT Play is one of the primary ways preschoolers learn about the world. Play-based activities, stories, songs and crafts will appeal to your child s natural curiosity and support development of literacy skills through sounds in words, creative thinking and problem solving skills to prepare for school success. (Based on Every Child Ready to Read practices) Parent Participation required Music based activities help develop children s language abilities, social skills and teach pre-reading skills. Have fun with singing, movement, stories and musical games to stimulate your child s creativity and imagination. (Based on Every Child Ready to Read practices) Read and Talk Talking with children helps with oral language. Enjoy shared reading activities, crafts, and play that will encourage conversation and storytelling to help your child learn new words, learn to express themselves and develop their pre-reading skills. (Based on Every Child Ready to Read practices) Parent participation required Reading and writing go together. Developing fine motor skills, understanding letters, shapes, drawing and scribbling are all important steps to learning to write. Help your child develop reading and writing skills in a fun environment. Get a great start on school success! (Based on Every Child Ready to Read practices) Reading together remains the single most effective way to help children become readers. Enjoy shared reading activities to develop vocabulary and comprehension through stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts to help your child prepare for reading readiness (Based on Every child Ready to Read practices) This program is a great chance for young children to learn how to safely ride a bike! Participants will use bikes without pedals that allow them to keep their feet on the ground. In this program, children will be able to work on balance, coordination and movement all while having fun. Children will complete obstacle courses, play games and learn bike safely in a controlled environment. A CSA certified helmet and running shoes are mandatory to participate in this class. Preschoolers will learn delicious sandwiches for a healthy start to school lunches. They will also learn the basic safety skills in the kitchen. Each preschooler will actively participate in the preparation of each recipe and will assist in the clean up. All chef s creations will be eaten at the end of the class. A $2.00 per class extra food fee payable to the instructor This program will allow children to learn about science, nature, biology, colour, volcanoes and much more through simple experiments and crafts. PARENTS DO NOT Come and join the fun as we select a special story geared to young children followed by creating a craft. Children will have the opportunity to use their imagination and create a craft around the theme of the story book. Calling Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. The time is now, the place is here for the Super Hero Training Club. Children will explore the world of being a super hero through sports, games and theme days. Children will have the opportunity to develop their own superhero character. Rainbows and Rhythm (4) 2-3 yrs Centennial C.C. Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Mar $78 Markham Village C.C. Sat. 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Apr $65 Markham Village C.C. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Apr $65 Rouge River C.C. Mon. 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Apr $65 Un.Train Station C.C. Wed. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar $78 Read and Play yrs Angus Glen Library Tue. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Apr $52 Cornell Library Sat. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Apr $52 Read and Sing 2-3 yrs Cornell Library Tue. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Apr $52 Read and Talk 2-4 yrs Cornell Library Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $52 Markham Village Library Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $52 Read and Write 3-4 yrs Angus Glen Library Sun. 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Apr $52 Ready to Read 3-4 yrs Angus Glen Library Sun. 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Apr $52 Cornell Library Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Apr $52 Ready to Ride 3-5 yrs Armadale C.C. Sat. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Apr $63 Sandwich Surprise 3-5 yrs Armadale C.C. Sun. 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. May $45 Spectacular Science 3-6 yrs Thornhill C.C. Sat. 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Mar $116 Thornhill C.C. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $ yrs Armadale C.C. Sun. 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Apr $59 Armadale C.C. Sun. 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. May $59 Milliken Mills C.C. Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $ Stories and Crafts 2-4 yrs Centennial C.C. Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $116 Cornell C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $116 Super Hero Club 2-5 yrs Centennial C.C. Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $76 Cornell C.C. Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $76 Cornell C.C. Thu. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar $76 Markham Life Program Guide Spring

9 The most practiced martial art world wide. The art of Tae Kwon-Do is guided by the principals of self respect, respect for others and non violence. The student of Tae Kwon-Do is not only trained in the physical aspects of the art, but her/she must learn to develop self - control, courtesy, integrity, perseverance and an indomitable spirit. PARENTS DO NOT The most practiced martial art world wide. The art of Tae Kwon-Do is guided by the principals of self respect, respect for others and non violence. The student of Tae Kwon-Do is not only trained in the physical aspects of the art, but her/she must learn to develop self - control, courtesy, integrity, perseverance and an indomitable spirit. Participants must have attended Pre Tae Kwon Do. PARENTS DO NOT A wonderful sport to introduces children to baseball. Our trained instructors will lead your child through fun activities and exercises that will help develop throwing, catching and hitting skills. PARENT This new tennis program is geared for young children who have an interest in learning tennis. Focus of the program will be fun, introduction to ground strokes and movement on the court. This program is geared for children between 4-6 yrs. and must be 4 yrs at the start of the program. Progressive Tennis is the teaching method used at the Angus Glen Tennis Centre and is used as a development tool to allow young children to improve their overall tennis skills faster as they can transition to the regular court with more ease. Half court tennis is the first step in progressive tennis. The transition to successful half-court tennis will require a period of skill development where basis coordination and cooperative activities will lead to the development of the basic stroke and fundamentals. Share special times with your toddler by exploring the world around them through stories, rhymes, music, creative play, and craft creation in a social environment for toddler and caregiver. Program encourages fine and gross motor skills, and supports language learning and early literacy skills. (this program is for walkers) 2-3 years of age. Must be 2 by start of program. This program is designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities for your child. Children will be introduced to a wide selection of crafts, music, and co-operative games with the opportunity to socialize with their peers. NOTE: Instructors do not change diapers. 3-5 years of age Must be 3 by start of program. This program is designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities for your child. Children will be introduced to a wide selection of crafts, music, and co-operative games with the opportunity to socialize with their peers. Please bring a painting smock for your child. NOTE: Instructors do not change diapers. Please bring a peanut free snack to each class. Tae Kwon-Do 4-6 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Apr $91 Old Unionville Lib. C.C. Thu. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mar $76 Rouge River C.C. Fri. 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Apr $91 Rouge River C.C. Sun. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Apr $91 Thornhill C.C. Wed. 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Mar $114 Tae Kwon Do - Intermediate 4-6 yrs Milliken Mills C.C. Tue. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Apr $91 Teeball with Parents 3-5 yrs Armadale C.C. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr $63 Tennis Tots 4-6 yrs Angus Glen Tennis Centre Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apr $134 Angus Glen Tennis Centre Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Apr $134 Angus Glen Tennis Centre Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Apr $134 Angus Glen Tennis Centre Sun. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Apr $134 Toddler Jumpstart 14 mths - 2 yrs Cornell Library Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $52 Unionville Library Tue. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Apr $52 Tot Spot - Program yrs Angus Glen C.C. Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $116 Angus Glen C.C. Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $116 Angus Glen C.C. Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $116 Angus Glen C.C. Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $97 Markham Village C.C. Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $97 Markham Village C.C. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mar $97 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Apr $97 Thornhill C.C. Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $126 Tot Spot - Program yrs Angus Glen C.C. Tue. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar $155 Angus Glen C.C. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Apr $155 Armadale C.C. Mon. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Apr $129 Markham Village C.C. Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mar $129 Milliken Mills C.C. Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Apr $97 Thornhill C.C. Mon. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mar $ Markham Life Program Guide Spring 2016