Early years programs

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. As programs progress, children stay for longer periods of time and program leaders meet the children with activities that provide age appropriate challenges and plenty of opportunities for success. This fun environment with positive leader encouragement will keep children engaged and excited to attend.

Fall 2021 registration

Registration options

Online(link is external)
By phone at 604-935-PLAY (7529)
View upcoming registration dates/times and get prepared for registration day by visiting whistler.ca/register

Early years programs

Ballet (4 years)

Age: 4
Day: Thursdays
Date: September 9 to November 11
Time: 3-3:45 p.m.
Location: Meadow Park Sports Centre

Explore the world of ballet through music, story telling and magic. Simple positions and structure will be taught in an encouraging and nurturing environment with lots of room for self-expression and dance.

Creative Play (2.5-4 years)

Age: 2.5-4
Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: September 14 to December 16
Time: 9 to 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-Kindergarten Afternoons (4 to 5 years)

Age: 4 to 5 years
Day: Mondays and Wednesdays
Date: September 13 to December 15
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre

An afternoon extension of early learning for the child who will go to Kindergarten in 2022. This program is designed to introduce your child to the structure and skills needed for the kindergarten classroom. Must be 4 years old by December 31, 2021 to register (born in 2017).

Woodland Wanderers (3.5 to 5 years)

Age: 3.5 to 5 years
Day: Fridays
Date: September 17 to November 5
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.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 to find wonder within.