Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre
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Located at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, 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. Follow the Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre on Facebook or Instagram!
In person programs
SERVICE DISRUPTION
Town of St. Marys EarlyON in person programs will be closed January 5 - 26 due to updated COVID-19 restrictions and public health measures. Our staff are working hard to contact all individuals in programs that are affected by this closure. Your patience is greatly appreciated during this time.
Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for any temporary changes in services and programs.
Online pre-registration is required for the following in person programs. Details are included with program info below. If you have any questions, please contact Jess Kurtz, EarlyON Coordinator at jkurtz@town.stmarys.on.ca or 226-374-6544.
Proof of vaccination will be required for any programs taking place inside the Friendship Centre or Pyramid Recreation Centre. For more details visit townofstmarys.com/covid19.
Please complete an online screening form the morning of your program.
| Play & Swim |
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Join us for a 30-minute Play and Swim session that will allow your child to explore water safely and at their own pace. Each family will be given materials for that session and an area of the pool to swim in, so we are able to practice social distancing. Dates/Times: February 2, 9, 16, 23 from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Please note:
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| Play & Learn |
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Join us at the Pyramid Recreation Centre for our in person program where we will explore different open ended materials in a social setting for families! Date/Time: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Please note: Pre-registration for this program is now required. Register for Play & Learn on OneHSN. |
| NEW! Once-per-month Saturday Play & Learn |
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We've added a once-per-month Saturday Play & Learn! Join us and explore different open ended materials in a social setting. Date/Time: Date TBD, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please note: Pre-registration for this program is now required. Register for Play & Learn on OneHSN. |
| Baby Time |
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We will meet at the Friendship Centre, start with a brisk walk and then move inside for parent and child interaction, conversation, songs and stories. Monthly Special Guest: Physiotherapist Jaclyn Seebach will visit on January 20 to speak about ortho and pelvic physio. Date/Time: Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Please note: Pre-registration for this program is now required. Register for Play & Learn on OneHSN. |
Virtual programs
The following virtual programs are posted on the Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre's Facebook and Instagram accounts each week. Follow us at @townofstmarysearlyon.
| Creative Expression post |
| Try these creative ideas with your children using common household art materials! Mondays at 2:00 p.m. |
| Baby Time post |
| We will post activity ideas, parenting tips, community resources and so much more! Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. |
| Science/Sensory post |
| Check out a new sensory or science activity that you can do at home! We will be using simple materials that you can find around the house to try these fun ideas. Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. |
| Family Wellness post |
| Check out our family wellness post where we will learn more about things like mindfulness, meditation, nutrition and healthy sleep habits. Fridays at 2:00 p.m. |