Early years programs

child painting early years

The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s recreationally based early years programs are designed to developmentally progress your child through their early years in preparation for kindergarten.

Our programs support and encourage emotional, cognitive, social, and physical development through a variety of arts, crafts, songs, storytelling, games, fine and gross motor activities, and of course free play. This fun environment with positive leader encouragement will keep children engaged and excited to attend.

Spring/summer 2024 registration

Learn more at whistler.ca/register/

Creative Play  

  • Age: 2.5 to 5 years 
  • Set 1: April 9 – June 18, 2024 (Tuesday) 
  • Set 2: April 11 – June 20, 2024 (Thursday) 
  • Time: 9–11 a.m. 
  • Location:Myrtle Philip Community Centre 

Creative Play is an introduction to a group setting for your toddler. Your child will love this active morning of arts, crafts, songs, games and play. Children who are not toilet trained may register, however parents will be called to change their child. 

Pre-K Afternoon  

  • Age: 4 to 5 years 
  • Set 1:April 8 – June 17, 2024 (Monday) 
  • Set 2: April 10 – June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Time: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 
  • Location:Myrtle Philip Community Centre 

A fun-filled afternoon of free play, arts and crafts, songs, stories, active games and outdoor explorations will keep your child engaged and excited all afternoon long.  This extension of early learning will foster growth, development and kindergarten readiness. 

Sports of Sorts

A fun and dynamic sports class for preschoolers! Children will develop physical literacy through the exploration of various sport and movement activities each week as they have fun meeting new friends.

Sticky Fingers and Creative Crafts 

Let your preschooler enjoy cooking and creating in both the kitchen and the classroom.  Through mixing, rolling, crafting and storytelling, we will have fun while making new creations and something good to eat! 

Woodland Wanderers

  • Age: 3.5 to 5 years 
  • Set 1: May 2 – June 20, 2024 (Thursday) 
  • Set 2: May 17 – June 21, 2024 (Friday)
  • Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 
  • Location:Myrtle Philip Community Centre

This play-based, outdoor preschool program will have your child connecting to the natural environment in a physically active way. With nature as the supporting teacher, children will become ecological stewards, learn their place in the world and find wonder within.

Preschooler Playtime

  • Age: 3 to 5 years 
  • Set 1: April 8 – June 17, 2024 (Monday) 
  • Set 2: April 10 – June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Time: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. 
  • Location:Myrtle Philip Community Centre

In this mixed-age, early years program, children explore themes through art, stories, games and music with fun and energetic staff.   No classes Monday May 20th.

Mad Science

Little scientists will enjoy mixing up potions and doing new exciting science experiments each week.  

Contact

Shelagh Weightman, Recreation Programmer
sweightman@whistler.ca
604-935-8371