YMCA Ontario Early Years Centre, Oak Ridges Riding

Phone: 905-883-6901
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
1-866-297-9622
January 2018
Markham Richmond Hill Stouffville
San Lorenzo Ruiz The Olive Sixteenth
Angus Glen In2One
Catholic School Branch Bernard YMCA Avenue St. James Presbyterian
Library Richvale Library Community
*Limit of 30 people Community Child Care Centre Public School Church
Church
for each program. Church (Lunchroom)
(Parking available on
Toddlers Exploring both sides of O’Brien
(13-30 months)
AOK Ave. Public parking lot
9:30-11:00 am **All programs return the Family Fun off of Market St.)
Monday *Baby Sing and Sign 2nd week of January (Birth-6 years)
th
(returning Jan 8 )
(Birth-12 months) 9:30-11:30 am
Please bring
1:30-2:30 pm indoor shoes
January 8th-29th
*Registered program
to program.
Thank you
AOK
Preschool Time AOK
Music and
Tuesday (2.5-6 years) Family Fun
(returning Jan 9th) 9:30-11:00 am (Birth-6 years)
Movement
9:30-11:30 am (Birth-6 years)
9:30-11:30 am
Family Fun AOK
(Birth-6 years) Family Fun Music and
9:30-11:30 am (Birth-6 years)
Music and Family Fun
Wednesday Movement Movement (Birth-6 years)
(returning Jan 10th) My Baby and Me 9:30-11:30 am (Birth-6 years)
(Birth-6 years) 9:30-11:30 am
(Birth-12moths) 9:30-11:30 am 1:15-2:45 pm
1:00-2:30 pm
AOK Family Fun
Family Fun AOK (Birth-6 years)
(Birth-6 years) Family Fun 9:30-11:30 am
9:30-11:30 am Family Fun (Birth-6 years)
Thursday (Birth-6 years) Parent-Child Mother Goose
(returning Jan 11th) Early Literacy 9:30-11:30 am (Birth-12 months)
Specialist Visit 9:30-11:30 am
1:00-3:00 pm
January 18th Thursday, Jan 18th- March 8th
*Registered program

AOK To request a copy of our calendar email us

Toddlers Exploring Family Literacy Day Celebration Musical Babies
Friday (13-30 months) Monday, January 22nd
Family Fun (Birth-15 months) at oeyc.oakridges@ymcagta.org
(Birth-6 years)
(returning Jan 12th) 9:30-11:00 am 10:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm
*No program January 19th 9:30-11:30 am
at main centre on *No program January 19th January 12th–March 9th or visit https://ymcagta.org/child-
10610 Bayview Ave. 12/8/17 care/family-support-programs
 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
The Olive Branch Community Bernard Y Child Care Centre In2One Community Church
Church H.G. Bernard Public School 6273 Main Street
175 Anderson Avenue Parent-Child
245 Bernard Avenue, Stouffville
Markham Richmond Hill
St. James Presbyterian Church
Angus Glen Library Richvale Library 6432 Main Street
3990 Major Mackenzie Drive 40 Pearson Avenue, Stouffville
Markham Richmond Hill

San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic School Sixteenth Avenue Public School

840 Bur Oak Avenue 400 16th Avenue,
Markham Richmond Hill

AOK programs are funded through

The Regional Municipality of York.
Family Fun: “Play to Learn, Learn to Play”
This program is designed to encourage quality interactions between you and your child from birth to six years,
as well as, providing the parents/caregiver opportunities to network and share with other adults. You and your
child will have many opportunities to explore and learn through a play-based environment. The activities
provided are child-focused and age-appropriate.
**This program does not require registration. However, space is limited at each location.

*Parent-Child Mother Goose Birth–12 months

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program (P-CMGP) is a group experience for parents and their babies, which
focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and
confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years,
and give their children healthy early experiences with language and communication.
**Registered Program. Call Blue Hills 1-866-536-7608 ext 300

*Baby Sing and Sign Birth–12 months

This 4 week program enhances early literacy and brings children closer to their parents through songs and
rhymes. Families will also be introduced to a few ASL signs to be used with songs. January 8, 15, 22, 29
For registration, please email Lila at lila.rabey@ymcagta.org starting Monday, December 18th.
Please include: phone number, child’s birthdate, first & last name and membership number of parent and
child. *Any email prior to December 18th will not be accepted.
Confirmation email will be sent by Friday, December 22nd.

Toddlers Exploring 13–30 months

During the Toddlers Exploring program participants will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities.
Language and early literacy skills will be encouraged through the use of rhymes, songs, activities and stories.

Preschool Time 2.5–6 years

The Preschool Time program enhances and promotes healthy child development. Adults and children are free
to explore in an age-appropriate, play-based learning environment.

My Baby and Me Time Birth–12 months

This program is for parents and caregivers with children birth to 12 months and will include the opportunity to
network as well as time for engaging in songs, rhymes and activities.

Music and Movement Birth–6 years

Music and Movement program is to introduce children and their family to music with body movement. An
opportunity to explore, experiment and discover through music with movement based activities. Participating
in activities is a chance to help develop self-esteem, social skills, and language skills, large and fine motor
skills.

Musical Babies Birth–15 months

This program will introduce participants to songs, nursery rhymes and musical experiences. Parents/caregivers
will learn how to incorporate music into their baby’s everyday play experiences and encourages language and
early literacy skills. **Please remember to bring a blanket with you.

Hot Drinks Policy Illness Policy

Hot drinks will not be permitted in any YMCA Ontario Early If you or your child is displaying symptoms of illness,
Years programs, including outreach locations. This is a please return to the centre when symptoms have
Health and Safety regulation being enforced by the resolved or at least 24 hours after taking an antibiotics.
department of Child and Family Development.