Parent and Child Programs

Parent and child programs are designed for parents or caregivers to stay in shape, meet others and bond with their little ones.

Register online for 2025-26 fall and winter programs beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025 at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.

Prenatal Yoga (ages 16 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

This class is open to all experience levels and is a great way to meet others and stay in shape while preparing you for the demands of birth and motherhood. A certified prenatal instructor teaches this class. There is no class on March 17, 2026.

  • Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., cost $78.07, 7 sessions
    • November 4 to December 16, 2025 (activity number 26804)
  • Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., cost $79.65, 7 sessions
    • January 6 to February 17, 2026 (activity number 26824)
    • March 3 to April 21, 2026 (activity number 26894)

Register online

Parent and Child Strollerfit (babies 2 to 18 months)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

This class isn’t like a walk in the park! Designed to accommodate all fitness levels, it includes cardio, muscle strengthening and core work. This program brings together those who love working out! Please register the adult for the program, not the child. There is no class on March 17, 2026.

  • Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $91.68, 7 sessions
    • November 4 to December 16, 2025 (activity number 26800)
  • Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $93.50, 7 sessions
    • January 6 to February 17, 2026 (activity number 26822)
    • March 3 to April 21, 2026 (activity number 26892)

Register online

Parent and Child Yoga (babies 2 to 12 months) 

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Strengthen your core, improve your balance, boost your confidence, and relax through yoga poses with your baby. Yoga mats and props will be provided, or you can bring your own. Bring your baby carrier to each class. Please register the adult for the program, not the child. There is no program on March 19, 2026.

  • Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., $78.08, 7 sessions
    • November 6 to December 18, 2025 (activity number 26802)
  • Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., cost $79.65, 7 sessions
    • January 8 to February 19, 2026 (activity number 26823)
    • March 5 to April 23, 2026 (activity number 26893)

Register online

Parent and Child Pool Fitness (babies 4 to 18 months) 

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street)
This drop-in open gym program is a great way for families or individuals to practice sports and enjoy recreational activities in a fun, relaxed setting. There is no program on July 17.

  • Wednesdays from March 19 to May 14 2025, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Sundays from July 6 to August 31 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays from July 3 to August 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Rates:

  • ages 3 to 11: $3.50 per visit (must attend with a caregiver)
  • ages 11 to 17: non-members $3.50 per visit, or free for Youth Members
  • ages 18 to 54: $6.25 per visit
  • ages 55 and over: $5.25 non-members per visit, or free for 55+ Beckett and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders