




Parent and Tot Programs
Courses
| Name | Description | Location | Actions |
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| Private Swim Lessons for all Ages | One-to-one instruction for all ages with a water and safety instructor. Designed to meet individual student's needs. Please leave your name, number, preferred instructor and availability. Cancellation policy: min. 24 hrs notice or lesson will be charged. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Create and Explore | A parent & tot program loaded with stimulating activities - holiday themed crafts, sand and water play, music and story time, dance and more! This action packed program will help develop your child's fine and gross motor skills through a combination of creative play and structured activities. No Apr 21 and May 18. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Shabbat Shalom | come celebrate shabbat with us through song, story and play. Parents, grandparents and babysitters are all welcome! | Education Centre | View Group |
| Bubby / Zaidie & Me | Share a unique experience with your grandchild. Activities include art, story time, songs, baking, gym and, of course, a traditional Shabbat celebration. No class Feb 29 and Apr 18. Fri/Ven 09H15 - 10H30 MR 28 - JN 6 CRBAM-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Movin' and Groovin' | Get ready to move! This class combines movement activities for little ones with physical activity for moms! Get ready to work up a sweat as you move your child through activities. No class Apr. 23. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Baby Boogie | Need to shed the baby weight? Want to get in shape? Don't want to leave your newborn baby with someone else while you exercise? Low impact movement through dancing with your newborn in a baby carrier will help you get in shape while bonding with your newest bundle. Hungry, cranky and sleepy babies (and their sleep deprived moms!) are welcome! No class Feb 28 and Apr 24. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Mudpies and Butterflies | Geared toward young children this class encourages your child to discover the world around them by using their senses. Water, sand, finger paint, games and themed crafts will challenge and entertain your child. Get ready to get messy! No class Feb 28 and Apr. 24. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Songs & Stories & So Much | Join us for a fun-filled half hour packed with action rhymes, finger plays and silly songs. A great way to end your morning! | Education Centre | View Group |
| Mini Hula Hoops & Parachutes | Our very popular action-packed class. FOr very young children. Parents and caregivers, get ready for a workout for both you and your child! No class Dec 19 and 26, Jan 2 and Apr 23. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Balls & Bubbles | Discover the wonders of the world along with your child! Classes will incorporate music, movement, colour, bubbles, balls and parachutes to stimulate your child. No class April 22. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Custom-made Private Swim Lessons for Daycare | Introduce your toddler to the swimming pool by taking advantage of custom-made service to suit your needs. Have an experienced instructor accompany your child to the pool, shower and dress him/her and ready him/her for pick-up. With just pick-up from class (45min) - $30. With just shower and dress (45min) - $30. The complete package (60min) - $40 *Phone registration Available. Please show receipt for access to the pool facilities. | Education Centre/pool | View Group |
| Red-Cross Swim Pre-School | This seven-level program is based on the age and the develpmental stage of the child. Activities and skills are introduced at the appropriate learning rates and readiness of young children, thereby promoting interest, individual development and learning. This program is available to members and non-members. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| NEW Aquababy | Course now also includes therapeutic baby massage by a certified masotherapist. This course utilizes the instinctual capabilities of your baby with respect to breath control, propulsion, no fear component and natural floating abilities. This program aims to preserve those instincts that would otherwise be lost. French instructor only. Private sessions available. Tue/Mar 09h00-09H45 09h45-10H30 10h30 - 11h15
Mr. 30 - JN 22 CRAQB-123/223/323 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Starfish | Babies splash around with a parent or caretaker. The parent or caretaker must wear a bathing suit and bathing cap.
Sun/Dim 09H00 - 09H30 MA 30 - JN 22 CRAQT-101 Tue/Mar 09H30 - 10H00 AP 1 - JN 3 CRAQT - 103 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Duck | Babies splash around with a parent or caretaker. The parent or caretaker must wear a bathing suit and bathing cap. The child must be able to float on his stomach and on his back and stand in the water with a flotation aid. Sun/Dim 09H00 - 09H30 MR 30 - JN 22 CRAQT-201 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Salamander | For children comfortably able to move and float with asssistance (floating aid) and put their face in the water. Non-parented class. Sun/Dim 09H00 - 09H30 MR 30 - JN 22 CRAQ3-301
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Ben Weider | View Group |
| Sea Turtle | For children just starting out in the water. Must be accompanied in the water by a parent or caretake who must wear a bathing suit and bathing cap. This is a transitional level where preschooler and their parents progress from parented to non-parented classes. The child must be able to float on his stomach and his back with assistance and recover to an upright position.
Sun/Dim 09H00 - 09H30 MR 30 - JN 22 CRAQT-301 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Crocodile | For children who can jump into chest-deep water, float on their front and back, do surface support for 5 seconds and swim on their front for 2 metres. Non-parented class. Sun/Dim 09H30 - 10H00 MR 30 - JN 22 CRAQ3-501 Tue/Mar 16H00 - 16H30 AP 1 - JN 3 CRAQ3-503 Thu/Jeu 16H00 - 16H30 AP 3 JN 5 CRAQ3-505
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Ben Weider | View Group |
| Whale | For children who can float and move in deep water with assistance, do rythmic breathing 10 times, do alternating leg kicks while gliding on their stomach and back, surface support and swim 5 metres continuously. Non-parented class.
Sun/Dim 09H30 - 10H00 MR 30 - JN 22 CRAQ3-601 Tue/Mar 16H00 - 16H30 AP 1 - JN 3 CRAQ3-603 Thu/Jeu 16H00 - 16H30 AP 3 - JN 5 CRAQ3-605 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Sunfish | For children who can enter shallow water safely, float and glide on their front and back without assistance, move around while wearing a PFD, and perform rythmic breathing 3 times. Non-parented class. Sun/Dim 09H30 - 10H00 MR 30 - JN 22 CRAQ3-401 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Mad Science | This class offers exciting interactive experiments and take-home projects. Available space for 15 children. Wed./Mer 13H45 - 14H30 MR 24 - MA 28 CRSCM-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Funky Feet | This class combines basic hip-hop, jazz, Latin and Afro-Caribbean dance. Available for 12 children. No classes Mar 24, Apr 21 and May 19. Mon/Lun - 14H45 - 15H30 MR 26 - JN 11 CRMDL-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Pre-School Ballet | This is a year-long class that spans our three semesters : Fall, Winter & Spring. Come and join us for a ballet recital a the end of the year. Children must be registered in September. No classes November 6 and March 4. | Education Centre | View Group |
| BASE-ics of Hockey & Baseball | At the grass roots level, children are taught valuable skills of these two sports. Available space for 10 children. Fri/Ven 12H45 - 13H30 MR 28 - JN 6 CRBSM-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| BaSE-ics of Hockey & Baseball | At the grass roots level, children are taught valuable skills of these two sports. Available space for 10 children.
Tue/Mar 13H00 - 14H45 MR 25 - JN 3 CRBSM-582 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Junior Yoga | This class includes exercise, meditation and fun specifically geared for children. No classes Mar 24, Apr 21 and May 19. Mon/Lun 13H00 - 13H45 MR 24 - JN 9 CRLOT-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Cyber Kids | An opportunity to begin basic computer skills along with developing fine motor co-ordination. Classes will help develop shapes, numbers, patterns, sequences and other important beginning skills. No classes April 2 and 9.
Mon/Lun 14H00 - 14H30/ 14H30 - 15H00 MR 26 - JN 11 CRCYB-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Pre-Soccer | Kids will learn how to kick and pass a soccer ball, as well as developing all other pre-soccer skills. Available space for 10 children. Thu/Jeu 13H30 -14H15 and 12H45 MR 27 - JN 5 CRSOK-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Pre-Soccer | Kids will learn how to kick and pass a soccer ball, as well as developing all other pre-soccer skills. Available space for 10 children. Thu/Jeu 14H15 - 15H00 MR 27 - JN 5 CRSOK-582 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Discovering our five senses | Join this age-apprpriate class as you and your child discover your senses through touching, tasting, feeling, smelling and hearing. The class beings in our baby gym where you and your child will explore the gross motor equipment together. Then enjoy a fun-filled classroom equipped with visual, tactile and auditory materials for you and your child to explore. Mon. 09H00 - 10H00 MR 24 - JN 2
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West Island JCC | View Group |
| Magical Steps (Stage 1) | Parents and children actively participate in a warm and caring environment, setting the stage for an easy transition as they start out on their own. A few spaces still available for 2008/2009. Register TODAY! |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Magical Steps (Stage 2) | Children slowly take their first magical steps toward independence. The children will participate in music, art, creative play, circle time and more in this unique opportunity to spread their wings as they prepare for our 3/5 program.
Spaces still available for 2008/2009. Register TODAY. |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| 3/5 Mornings | Our full-year program includes planned time for exuberant, noisy, active play and time for quiet, thoughtful learning individually, in small groups and in large groups. This format maximizes opportunities for each child to develop his/her potential.
Spaces available for 2008/2009. Register TODAY! |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Lunch Bunch | Children in the 3/5 and OMO programs enjoy a relaxed lunch, conversation, stories and quiet play. Lunch is not provided. Registration and fees are calculated on a semester basis. Spaces available for 2009. Register TODAY! |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Storybook Cooks and Crafts | join us for a half hour of active play in the upstairs gym followed by story time. Each week a cooking or art experience will follow the theme of the storybook read in class. Your children will love sampling their edible creations. This is a hands-on class for toddlers and their parents. Thu/Jeu 09H15 - 10H45 MR 27 - JN 6 CRSCC 81
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The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| On My Own | A separation program that helps children and parents make the transition from home to a positive school experience. The program features a small class with a warm, caring and profesional staff. Creative activities include music, art, gym and holiday celebration. Spaces available for 2008/2009. Register TODAY! |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Shabbat Shalom | Join us for an exciting Shabbat program with a Jewish flair. Enjoy the traditional format of a parent and tot program accompanied by music, Shabbat challah, grape juice, crafts, gym time and more. Fri/Ven 09H00 - 10H30 MR 28 - JN 13 CRSSH-581 10H15 - 11H45 MR 28 - JN 13 CRSSH-582 |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Walkie Talkie | This class is deisgned to promote a positive first experience for parents and children together in a social setting. We'll journey into creative movement, story time, finger play, dramatic play centre, building blocks, creative art, snacktime and more.
Tue/Mar 09H00 - 10H30 MR 25 - JN 3 CRLEX-581 |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| NEW! Singing and Swinging with Tweedle Dees and Gym | They're back! The Dynamic Duo the "Tweedle Dees" will have you and your child bouncing, dancing and singing to your child's favourite tunes for a half hour. The other half hour is in our special baby gym where your child can run and explore using all our fabulous equipment. Wed.Mer 09H15 - 10H15 3-12 months 09H45 - 10H45 12 + months AP 2 - JN 11 |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| NEW! Singing and Swinging with Tweedle Dees and Gym PLUS | This program features the Singing and Swinging/gym PLUS an extra half hour of exciting fun in a classroom setting including free play, art, snack and a whole lot more. Wed/Mer 09H45 - 11H15 AP 2 - JN 11 |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| NEW!! Mom & Baby playgroup | This playgroup is designed for moms or dads with babies under one year wanting a social setting and to expose the new baby to the well-known mental and physical benefits of early exposure to water in a warm pool. You will be led by an experienced instructor with proven techniques and demonstrations with her own baby now doing remarkable things in the water (includes entries, propulsion and directed swim to parent or wall.)
Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Free to Y members, $75 non-members |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
| Playgroup in the pool | With animator Marie Rigell-Tauber. Open to Y members and daily users with a guest pass. Fridays, 09H30 - 10H30. |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
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