Preschool and Child Programs

Preschool programs are intended for children ages 1 to 4, while child programs are geared for children ages 5 to 10. Subscribe to this page to receive updates as they occur.

Register online for 2025 spring and summer programs beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.

Parent and Child Explore Sports (ages 2 to 5)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

Your child will explore sports and movement through running, jumping, catching, throwing, kicking, hopping and more. The program is led by an instructor and supported by parents or care providers helping their child through each station or sport. Make sure your little one is wearing comfy clothes and running shoes. Pre-registration is required.

  • Wednesdays from April 16 to June 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., $59.60 (activity number 26056)
  • Thursdays from April 17 to June 5, 2025, 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., $59.60 (activity number 26057)

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Creative Dance (ages 3 to 6)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

We’ll introduce your child to music, dance and movement. They’ll learn a variety of dance styles including jazz, hip hop, ballet and expression. Kids should wear comfortable clothes, and bare feet or sticky socks. No program April 27.

  • Saturdays from April 26 to June 21, 2025, 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., $45.60 (activity number 26054)

  • Saturdays from April 26 to June 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., $45.60 (activity number 26055)

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Kids Night Out Program (ages 4 to 11)

Location: various

This drop-in program is a great way for kids to spend a night out with friends. They will participate in staff-led crafts, games, sports and more. Space is limited so arriving on time is recommended to avoid disappointment in the program being filled to capacities to ensure staff:participant ratios.

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Parent’s Night Off (ages 4 to 11)

Location: various

Drop the kids off for a night of games, crafts and activities while you enjoy an evening to yourself. Two slices of pizza and a drink are included in the cost.

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Easter Eggstravaganza (ages 4 to 12)

Location: St. Gabriel School, 14 Flanders Drive

Join us for an Easter Eggstravaganza party! We will make some Easter crafts, play some Easter games and of course hunt for Easter eggs. Snack and refreshment provided.

  • Saturday, March 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., cost $15.00, activity number 23645

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Beginners Acro (ages 5 to 8)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

Your child will learn basic gymnastics, acro and creative movement to music in this class. It will keep your child moving, learning and having fun! Kids should wear comfortable clothes, and bare feet or sticky socks.

  • Wednesdays from April 16 to June 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $59.60 (activity number 26051)

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All Sorts of Sports (ages 6 to 9)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

If your child is looking for a chance to learn and practice a variety of different sports, then this program is for them! We’ll teach your child the basic rules and skills of the game and explore new sports each week.

  • Tuesdays from April 15 to June 3, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $70.00, (activity number 26049)

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Baking Around the World (ages 6 to 11)

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street

Travel the globe with your taste buds! Explore the wide variety of flavours and textures that our world has to offer! Students will be required to bring some ingredients.

  • Mondays May 27 to June 17, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., cost $40, activity number 24147

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Cook Up A Storm J (ages 6 to 11)
Location: Branlyn Community Centre, 238 Brantwood Park Road

If you are interested in becoming the next great chef, then Cook up a Storm Jr. is for you! You will create easy meals you can make on your own all while learning basic culinary skills to impress the toughest critic. Parents are invited to attend on the final evening for the pop-up restaurant! Students will be required to bring some ingredients.

  • Mondays April 8 to May 13, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., cost $65.00, activity number 24146

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CheckMates (ages 6 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street
This program will help you understand the game of chess at your own pace. With easy lessons, practice puzzles, and the chance to play against friends, it's the perfect start for beginners of any age. Dive in and start enjoying the timeless game of chess today!

  • Mondays from April 14 to June 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $44.00 (activity number 26052)

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Chemistry Kids (ages 6 to 12)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

Science is at the heart of everything in life, and experiments are how we prove them. Come explore the crazy world of science through cool experiments and hands-on experience. Find out what happens and why!

  • Thursdays, April 17 to June 5, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., cost $70.00, activity number 26053

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Youth Triathlon Swim (ages 9 to 14)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

If you are planning to do a triathlon, this program is for you. You will work on your swim technique and challenge yourself with longer or faster drills to get you race ready! You must be comfortable in the water and should be able to completed 50 metre swim. No class May 20.

  • Mondays April 1 to May 27, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., cost $78.96, activity number 24359

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Home Alone Course (ages 10 to 12)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

Get your pre-teen prepared to stay home alone with this course! In this course, you will learn skills like handling emergencies, basic first aid, internet safety, and more. This is a Canada Safety Council course.

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., $35.20 (activity number 26048)

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Try Blind Sports! (ages 6 and older)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street
A unique eight-week recreational program designed to give an experience into four different blind sports in a fun and supportive environment. This program is open to individuals of all ages who are blind/have vision loss as well as those with vision. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will be guided by trained coaches and staff to try goal ball, soccer, boxing, and judo. This program will allow athletes to learn foundational skills, build confidence and experience the joy of movement in a team setting. This program aims to foster a love of sport, promote physical fitness, and help athletes connect with the blind sports community.

Spring Session

Bundle all 8-sessions below taking place from April 16 to June 4, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $70.00 (Activity Number 25435)

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (Goalball) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75, Activity Number 25436
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (Soccer) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75, Activity Number 25437
  • Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (Boxing) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25438)
  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (Judo) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25439)
  • Wednesday, May 14 (Goalball) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25440)
  • Wednesday, May 21(Soccer) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25441)
  • Wednesday, May 28 (Boxing) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25442)
  • Wednesday, June 4 (Judo) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25443)

Summer Session

Bundle all 8-sessions below taking place from July 9 to August 27, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $70.00 (Activity Number 255444)

  • Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (Goalball) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25445)
  • Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (Soccer) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25446)
  • Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (Boxing) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25447)
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (Judo) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25448)
  • Wednesday, August 6, 2025(Goalball) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25449)
  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (Soccer) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25450)
  • Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (Boxing) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25451)
  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (Judo) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $8.75 (Activity Number 25452)

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