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 2022 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

Contact

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

Early Years Programs

Awesome Afternoons

Age: 3.5 – 5 years
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday
Set 1: Sept. 12 – Dec 15, 2022
Set 2: Jan. 9 – Mar 9, 2023
Set 3: Apr. 3 – June 14, 2023
Time: 11:15am – 1:45pm
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.

Creative Play

Age: 2.5 – 5 years
Day: Tuesday OR Thursday
Set 1: Sep. 13 – Dec. 15, 2022
Set 2: Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023
Set 3: Apr. 4 – June 15, 2023
Time: 9 - 11 am
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.

Preschooler Playtime

Age: 3 – 5 years
Day: Monday OR Wednesday
Set 1: Sept. 12 – Dec. 14, 2022
Set 2: Jan. 9 – Mar. 8, 2023
Set 3: Apr. 3 – June 14, 2023
Time: 9 – 11am
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.

Sports of Sorts

Age: 3.5 – 5 years
Day: Friday
Set 1: Oct. 28 – Dec. 16, 2022
Set 2: Jan. 13 – Mar. 10, 2023
Time: 9 – 11:30am
Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre

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

Age: 3.5 – 5 years
Day: Friday
Set 1: Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, 2022
Set 2: Oct. 28 – Dec. 16, 2022
Set 3: Jan. 13 – Mar. 10, 2023
Set 4: Apr. 14 – June 16, 2023
Time: 11:45am – 1:45pm
Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre

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

Woodland Wanderers

Age: 3.5 – 5 years
Day: Friday
Set 1: Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, 2022
Set 2: Apr. 14 – June 16, 2023
Time: 9 – 11:30am
Locations: 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.

Parent and Tot Programs

Music Today

Age: 7 months to 5 years
Day: Tuesday OR Thursday
Set 1: Sept. 20 – Nov. 17, 2022
Set 2: Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023
Time: 9 – 9:45am OR 10-10:45am
Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre

Bond with your child in these parent participation classes featuring songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement activities, and games. You will share musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers regardless of your own musical background. Children will have the opportunity to sing, learn to follow a steady beat and have fun with instruments while enhancing language and listening skills, coordination, and memory abilities. Join Cynthia Higgins for a morning of learning and play through music. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Children's Programs

Pro D Camps – Community Centre

All Sorts of Sports – Pro-D Day Camp

Age: 6 – 10 years
Day: Wednesday
Course 00019847: January 11, 2023
Course 00019848: April 5, 2023
Time: 11:45am – 6:00pm
Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre

FUNdamental Sport Development - Get together with your friends and join us for a fun afternoon of sports and games in an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. Using the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) approach, which teaches games through playing games, children will develop fundamental movement skills while gaining tactical knowledge in the 4 game categories (Target, Net/Wall, Striking/Fielding and Invasion).

Home Alone and Red Cross Babysitting - Community Centre

Home Alone

Age: 10 – 12 years
Day: Monday
Date: October 17, 2022
Time: 3:30 – 5:30pm
Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre

Does your 10 - 12 year old stay home for short periods of time on their own? Are you considering leaving your child alone for a couple of hours? This course prepares kids to be safe while at home alone.

Red Cross Babysitting