Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre
Contact Us
Jessica Kurtz
EarlyON Coordinator
317 James Street South, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1B6
T. 226-374-6544
Email the EarlyON Coordinator
News & Updates
KEyON
Everyone attending EarlyON programs must now be registered through KEyON, a digital sign in application. Each adult attending programs will need to make their own account; children can be shared between accounts.
After creating an account online, you will be given a key fob that will be scanned each time you attend a program. This will help us track attendance and determine the best kind of programming for our community. You can also use your online account to view calendars from all EarlyON programs across Perth County.
IMPORTANT: Starting March 1, 2023, pre-registration for Play & Swim will be done through KEyON.
To register for Play & Swim:
- Create a KeyON account by clicking the link below.
- After signing in to your KEyON account, search for the Town of St. Marys EarlyON Child and Family Centre calendar.
- Click on the Play & Swim program you want to attend and proceed through the registration process.
New Programs
| Run, Jump & Climb |
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Tuesday, May 2, 6:00 - 7:00 pm - End Zone, Pyramid Recreation Centre Tuesday, May 30, 6:00 - 7:00 pm - End Zone, Pyramid Recreation Centre Come and join us for an evening of gross motor activities designed to get you moving. Please come prepared with indoor shoes and comfortable clothing to wear. This program is for ages 0-6 years *Pre-registration is required* |
| Baby Time (0 - 6 months) |
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Tuesday, May 9, 9:30 - 10:30 am, A/B Meeting Room, Pyramid Recreation Centre Tuesday, May 23, 9:30 - 10:30 am, A/B Meeting Room, Pyramid Recreation Centre Baby Time is a group for parents and babies to come together in a safe environment, to support each other, build relationships, take part in adult conversation and enjoy stimulating and engaging programming for your child. |
| Science Lab Fun |
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Tuesday, May 16, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Come on out for an hour of mixing, guessing, exploring and getting messy as we venture into the world of science. Through activities and experiments, you and you child will have the opportunity to be scientists. Ages 18 months - 6 years. *Pre-registration is required* |
Program Cancellations & Location Changes/Disruptions
- May 22 - Closed for Victoria Day
The Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre offers a variety of free programs for parents, caregivers and children ages zero to six years. These play-based and interactive programs are a great opportunity for you and your family to explore, learn and create connections within the community.
Weekly schedule
| Monday |
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Play & Learn 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) Creative Expression Post 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
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Baby Time (0 - 6 months) 9:30 - 10:30 am May 9 - 1/3 Hall, A/B Meeting Room, Pyramid Recreation Centre May 23 - 1/3 Hall, A/B Meeting Room, Pyramid Recreation Centre Play & Learn 12:30 - 2:00 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) Run, Jump & Climb 6:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 2 - End Zone, Pyramid Recreation Centre Tuesday, May 30 - End Zone, Pyramid Recreation Centre Science Lab Fun Tuesday, May 16, 6:00 - 7:00 pm A/B Meeting Room, Pyramid Recreation Centre *Pre-registration is required* |
| Wednesday |
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Play & Read 9:30 - 10:30 am St. Marys Public Library Play & Swim 2:15 - 3:00 pm Pyramid Recreation Centre pool IMPORTANT: Starting March 1, 2023, pre-registration for Play & Swim will be done through KEyON. To register for Play & Swim:
How to Have a Mindfulness Family Lifestyle Everyday with Melissa McIntosh, founder of Mindful Kids Stratford Wednesday, May 24, 11:00 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) *Pre-registration is required* |
| Thursday |
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Baby Time (0 - 18 Months) 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) Special Guest on May 25: Jaclyn Seebach, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Family Time Post 2:00 pm |
| Friday |
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Play & Learn 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) Science/Sensory Post 2:00 pm |
| Saturday |
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Play & Learn (once per month) 9:30 - 11:30 am May 13 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
In person program descriptions
Please note: Pre-registration is required for Play & Swim only.
Starting March 1, 2023, pre-registration for Play & Swim will be done through KEyON.
| Play & Learn (Various locations) |
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Play and Learn is a play group for families with children aged zero to six years old. We provide a safe and engaging environment for children to learn through play. |
| Play & Read (at the St. Marys Public Library) |
| "Pre-reading" activities such as songs, play and illustrations are a great way to introduce children to new vocabulary! There are a variety of toys that allow your child to make discoveries about the world around them! |
| Play & Swim (Pyramid Recreation Centre pool) |
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Enjoy an unstructured swim with your child. Pool swim ratio is 1 adult to 2 children. Please come dressed ready to swim. Pre-registration is required. IMPORTANT: Starting March 1, 2023, pre-registration for Play & Swim will be done through KEyON. To register for Play & Swim:
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| Baby Time - 0 - 6 Months (Various locations) |
| Baby Time is a group for parents of children aged zero to 6 months to come together in a safe environment. We support each other, build relationships, take part in adult conversation and enjoy stimulating and engaging programming for children. |
| Baby Time - 0 - 18 Months (Various locations) |
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Baby Time is a group for parents of children aged zero to 18 months to come together in a safe environment. We support each other, build relationships, take part in adult conversation and enjoy stimulating and engaging programming for children. |
| Bedtime Storytime (A/B Meeting Room, Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
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Come join us for stories and songs, dressed in your coziest pajamas with a warm blanket and stuffy to curl up with. There will also be quiet activities and materials to explore. |
| Run, Jump & Climb (End Zone, Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
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Come and join us for an evening of gross motor activities designed to get you moving. Please come prepared with indoor shoes and comfortable clothing to wear. This program is for ages 0-6 years |
Social media posts
The following virtual programs are posted on the Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre's Facebook and Instagram accounts. Follow us at @townofstmarysearlyon.
| Creative Expression Post |
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Try these creative ideas with your children using common household art materials! Day/Time: Mondays at 2:00 pm |
| Science/Sensory Post |
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Check out a new science/sensory post that you can do at home. We will be using materials that you can find around your house. Get ready to investigate, explore, experiment, and get messy! Day/Time: |
| Family Time Post |
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We will post activity ideas, parenting tips, community resources and so much more! Day/Time: Thursdays at 2:00 pm |