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Our Family Fun programs are designed for you and your child to spend quality family time together!  With a variety of different registered programs, events, and camps, you can choose what suits your family. Most importantly, our Family Fun programs are FUN and provide a positive learning environment that enables child initiated – adult supported play, and engages families in active, creative and meaningful experiences together.

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Registration Note: If you are interested in signing up for a program that has already begun, the registration forms below will reflect the cost of the remaining sessions at the time of registration.

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We offer many fun and educational programs for kids of all ages. Whether your child loves art, LEGO, cooking or something else, there’s something here for them. Use the filters to search by ageinterests, and program type to find the best match. It’s easy to explore and choose what works for your family!

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Strum Fun - 5pm

Dates: January 8 - February 26 (8 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 5:00pm-5:45pm
Ages:
6-12 Years
Cost: $200
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Discover the joy of music in a fun, social, and supportive environment! Whether you’re a beginner ready to learn your first chords and play simple songs, or an intermediate player looking to refine your technique and expand your repertoire, this program is for you. With small group sessions of up to 3 participants, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from an experienced ukulele teacher while collaborating and making music with new friends. Ukuleles provided for use during sessions. Build confidence and creativity through music.

Strum Fun - 6pm

Dates: January 8 - February 26 (8 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm
Ages:
6-12 Years
Cost: $200
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Discover the joy of music in a fun, social, and supportive environment! Whether you’re a beginner ready to learn your first chords and play simple songs, or an intermediate player looking to refine your technique and expand your repertoire, this program is for you. With small group sessions of up to 3 participants, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from an experienced ukulele teacher while collaborating and making music with new friends. Ukuleles provided for use during sessions. Build confidence and creativity through music.

Chess

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 12:00pm-1:15pm
Ages:
7-13 Years
Cost: $115
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

A classic game of strategy and focus. Students will learn chess fundamentals including openings, tactics, and endgame strategies while developing problem solving, patience, and concentration through friendly play and challenges.

Coding with
Scratch & Scratch Jr

Child at computer with equations on chalkboard behind

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:00am-10:15am
Ages:
4-12 Years
Cost: $115
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Explore the world of programming through creativity and play. Students will design interactive stories, animations, and games using Scratch’s colourful, block-based coding platform. Perfect for beginners ready to turn ideas into digital creations. For younger learners, Scratch Jr. introduces coding through storytelling and problem solving. Kids use drag and drop blocks to make characters move, jump, and talk while building early logic and sequencing skills in a fun, age-appropriate way.

Cooking Up a Story - Fridays

A young child, assisted by an adult, uses a plastic knife to cut a green pepper.

Dates: January 9 - February 6 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Ages:
2-5 Years (Parent/guardian participation required)
Cost: $115
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

*New Recipes* Join us for weekly theme stories complemented by preparing an age-appropriate recipe. Together we will adventure into stories, activities, recipe preparation and cooking a healthy snack to enjoy together. At the end of the session, each family will receive a digital copy of their delicious recipes prepared over the 5-week program.

Cooking Up a Story - Saturdays

A young child, assisted by an adult, uses a plastic knife to cut a green pepper.

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Ages:
2-5 Years (Parent/guardian participation required)
Cost: $115
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

*New Recipes* Join us for weekly theme stories complemented by preparing an age-appropriate recipe. Together we will adventure into stories, activities, recipe preparation and cooking a healthy snack to enjoy together. At the end of the session, each family will receive a digital copy of their delicious recipes prepared over the 5-week program.

Crochet Creations

crochet hook and yarn

Dates: January 13 - February 24 (7 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Ages:
8-12 Years
Cost: $161
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

A relaxing, hands-on craft where creativity and focus meet. Students will learn basic crochet stitches and techniques to make small projects such as coasters, headbands, or mini plushies.

Let's Cook - Saturdays

a child mixing dry ingredients in a bowl

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays) *No Session Feb.14
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Ages:
6-12 Years
Cost: $135
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

*New Recipes* Looking for a fun and engaging Saturday afternoon activity for your school-aged children while you run errands? Drop them off for a hands-on culinary adventure where they’ll explore the world of cooking and baking! Over the course of six weeks, children will help select recipes and dive into the process using all their senses—handling ingredients, measuring, pouring, mixing, cooking, and baking delicious creations. At the end of the program, each family will receive a digital copy of all the recipes made during the sessions—perfect for recreating the fun at home!

Let's Cook: Level Up Your Cooking Game

Dates: January 13 - February 24 (7 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Ages:
9-12 Years
Cost: $210
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Are your children ready to take their cooking skills to the next level with Level Up Your Cooking Game? Gain even more confidence to prepare meals through this exciting and fun filled opportunity to make more complicated and delicious recipes. Together we will choose the recipes and explore the materials using our senses by handling, measuring, pouring, mixing, cooking, and baking. At the end of the session, each child will have a digital copy including all the delicious recipes prepared over the 7-week program. Please note, these recipes may include cooking with meat.

Let's Cook: Level Up Your Cooking Game for Teens

A group of teens standing together in a kitchen

Dates: January 15 - February 26 (7 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Ages:
13-16 Years
Cost: $210
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Are your teens ready to take their cooking skills to the next level with Level Up Your Cooking Game? Gain even more confidence to prepare meals through this exciting and fun filled opportunity to make more complicated and delicious recipes. Together we will choose the recipes and explore the materials using our senses by handling, measuring, pouring, mixing, cooking, and baking. At the end of the session, each participant will have a digital copy including all the delicious recipes prepared over the 7-week program. Please note, these recipes may include cooking with meat.

Mom & Baby Yoga

Mom and baby doing yoga together

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Ages:
0-12 Months
Cost: $92.50
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Join our delightful Baby and Mommy Yoga class, a bonding experience designed to nurture both mother and baby. Through gentle yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques, you will create a harmonious connection, enhance flexibility, and promote well-being for both you and your little one. This class offers a nurturing environment where moms can engage in self-care while fostering their baby's sensory and motor development. No prior yoga experience required – just bring a yoga mat and a sense of joy!

On My Way: Kindergarten
Ready Program - Thursday

three kids sitting together smiling

Dates: January 15 - February 26 (7 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Ages:
3-5 Years (Children attend without a parent)
Cost: $238
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Children attend without a parent. Children will participate in a variety of activities, such as learning songs and stories, art, sensory play, and active play, while socializing with other children. Children will also be encouraged to practice basic classroom routines that will help prepare them for kindergarten. The Educator engages with the children, taking into consideration individual personalities, learning styles and interests of each child. This program also offers your child an opportunity to practice emotional self-regulation as they transition into being left on their own without the parent/caregiver.

On My Way: Kindergarten
Ready Program - Tuesday

three kids sitting together smiling

Dates: January 13 - February 24 (7 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Ages:
3-5 Years (Children attend without a parent)
Cost: $238
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Children attend without a parent. Children will participate in a variety of activities, such as learning songs and stories, art, sensory play, and active play, while socializing with other children. Children will also be encouraged to practice basic classroom routines that will help prepare them for kindergarten. The Educator engages with the children, taking into consideration individual personalities, learning styles and interests of each child. This program also offers your child an opportunity to practice emotional self-regulation as they transition into being left on their own without the parent/caregiver.

PA Day Boredom Buster: Ice Age Adventure Camp

Date: Monday, January 26
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Ages:
4-10
Cost: $60
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Welcome to a frosty, fun-filled expedition into the Ice Age! This day-long camp invites young explorers to step into a world of woolly mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and ancient glaciers. Through hands-on activities, imaginative play, and exciting challenges, campers will discover the wonders of prehistoric life while building friendships and having a blast!

Parent & Child Yoga

child and parent doing yoga together

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 11:00am-11:45am
Ages:
5-9 Years
Cost: $92.50
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

*New Program* Welcome to our enchanting Parent and Child Yoga class, a special opportunity for shared wellness and connection! This class combines the magic of yoga with the joy of togetherness. As you and your child embark on a journey of mindful movement, playful poses, and calming breaths, you'll build a stronger bond and create lasting memories. You will be lead through imaginative sequences that encourage creativity, flexibility, and relaxation, all while fostering a sense of harmony between parent and child. No prior yoga experience required – just bring your yoga mats, an open spirit, and a readiness to explore the world of yoga side by side!

Parent & Tot Yoga

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 10:00am-10:45am
Ages:
1-4 Years
Cost: $92.50
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Discover a world of movement and fun with our Parent & Tot Yoga class! This interactive and playful session is a wonderful way for both parent and child to bond and explore yoga together. Through imaginative poses, animated stories, and creative games, you'll embark on a delightful journey of movement, balance, and laughter. You will be guided through parent-child partner poses, enhancing your connection and promoting physical development for your little one. No prior yoga experience needed – just bring a yoga mat, an open heart, and a willingness to share joyful moments with your child!

Pilates Difference:
Mom & Baby Pilates

Dates: January 22- February 26 (6 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Ages:
0-12 Months
Cost: $120
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Pilates is a gentle form of exercise that can be incredibly beneficial for postpartum recovery. In a Pilates Mom and Baby (not yet crawling) class, moms will learn exercises that can help them regain core strength, improve posture, and alleviate common postpartum aches and pains. Pilates Mom and Baby classes offer a unique opportunity for new moms to exercise in a safe, supportive environment while bonding with your baby.

Stop Motion Animation

lego pieces being used to create a stop motion video

Dates: January 10 - February 7 (5 sessions - Saturdays)
Time: 10:30am-11:45am
Ages:
7-12 Years
Cost: $115
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

*New Program* Bring imagination to life one frame at a time. Students will design their own characters, build miniature sets, and use digital tools to create short stop motion films. A perfect mix of art, storytelling, and technology.

Stretch & Smoothie Social
Highschool PA Day

girl holding a smoothie

Date: Friday, January 30
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Ages:
13-17
Cost: $35
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

A Wellness Workshop for Teens Celebrate the end of exams with a fun, nut-free wellness experience! Teens will unwind with beginner-friendly yoga, build custom smoothies at our vibrant smoothie bar, and get hands-on making delicious no-bake protein bites. It’s the perfect way to relax, refuel, and reconnect with friends!

Need assistance? Call MCRC's Navigators for more information and assistance 905-876-1244 ext.210

 

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