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.
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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.
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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. |
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. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CheckMates (ages 6 and over) |
Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Try Blind Sports! (ages 6 and older) |
Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street 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)
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)
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