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Special Events & Programs:

Hitherfield School's Out Camp
Twas the Night Before Pajama Party

Do you want your child engaged in some fun and interesting programming on P.A. Days and during school closures? MCRC is happy to be offering School's Out Camps at Hitherfield School for Hitherfield families and families in the surrounding communities.

This month's Twas the Night Before Pajama Party: School's Out Camp will take place on December 20th, where we will get cozy in our pjs and celebrate the Holidays together where all through the house will be lots of creatures stirring but hopefully not a mouse. We will have fun throughout the day by playing games, making treats and getting cozy with a festive film. To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now register, register, register all!

Date: Friday, December 20th 2024

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: JK - Grade 1 & Grade 2 - Grade 6
Cost: $75

Hitherfield School's Out Camp
New Years 2025 Party

Do you want your child engaged in some fun & interesting programming on P.A. Days and during school closures? MCRC is happy to be offering School's Out Camps at Hitherfield School for Hitherfield families and families in the surrounding communities.

This month's School's Out Camp: New Years 2025 Party will take place on January 2nd & 3rd! On day 1 we will relive a New Years Eve Party and ring in 2025 with a noon time countdown. Day 2 will be focused on setting 2025 goals and discovering the possibilities the New Year will bring with a focus on fitness, mindfulness, self-awareness and of course with yummy healthy treats. We will have fun each day by playing games, making treats and starting the year off fresh. Now be sure to register & secure your spot today as we can’t wait to party it up with all the children!

Dates: Thursday, January 2nd & Friday , January 3rd

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: JK - Grade 1 & Grade 2 - Grade 6
Cost: $75 per day or $125 for both days

January - March Programs:

Registration Note: If a program start date has already passed and you would like to register at a prorated cost,
please reach out to Melissa Procner at melissa.procner@mcrc.on.ca for more information.

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Free Trial: We are offering a free trial of our new Swords & Stunts program on January 11th. Take advantage of this offer to try out this program before you register for the full sessions starting on January 25th!

Swords & Stunts

Register for a Free trial Class on January 11th!

Age: 8-12 Years
Details: Saturdays 9:30-10:30 AM
Starting Date: January 25th (6-week program)
Cost: $150

In our Swords & Stunts Experience, presented by Knight School Inc., participants will learn the behind-the-scenes of "movie magic", learning a basic system of stage combat! In this class students will learn strikes and blocks used in professionally choreographed sword fights such as those seen on TV, in Hollywood movies, and during live stage performances! Working in pairs and in unison as an organized group, participants will work as a team to hone unique stunt skills, bonding in a fun and exciting new way. Class participants will learn the same moves they have seen in Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Last Samurai, etc. Movies will never be the same! Our "swords" are props, which are plastic-core and foam coated for safety. This program is taught by industry experts with the winner of History Channel's "Full Metal Jousting" and one of the world's only female full contact jousters leading the class. Our goal as always is empowering our students through inclusive, interactive educational experiences, helping them to see themselves as the hero of their own story.

Pilates Difference - Prenatal Mat Pilates

Age: Expecting Parents
Details: Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Starting Date: January 21st (7-week program)
Cost: $140

Prenatal mat Pilates classes offer a safe and effective way for expectant mothers to stay active and nurture their well-being during pregnancy. We focus on low-impact movements designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, and enhance flexibility, all while prioritizing safety for both mother and baby. Prenatal Pilates supports relaxation, reduces pregnancy discomfort, and aids the connection to the changing body.Facilitated by Zhanna Strilets - STOTT Pilates Instructor, FST Practitioner. Please note that this program has a separate registration form and will not appear on the regular drop down list. 

Pilates Difference - Mom & Baby Pilates

mom and baby pilates

Age: 0-10 Months (not walking)
Details: Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Starting Date: January 23rd (7-week program)
Cost: $140
or
Age: 0-10 Months (not walking)
Details: Thursdays 12:30pm-1:30pm
Starting Date: January 23rd (7-week program)
Cost: $140

Pilates is a gentle form of exercise that can be incredibly beneficial for postpartum recovery. In a Pilates Mom and Baby 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. Facilitated by Zhanna Strilets - STOTT Pilates Instructor, FST Practitioner.

Mom & Baby Yoga

Mom and baby doing yoga together

Age: 0-12 Months
Details: Wednesdays 1:00-1:45 PM
Starting Date: January 22nd (7-week program)
Cost: $129

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'll 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! Facilitated by Nghin Clark.

Parent & Tot Yoga

two toddlers and a parent doing yoga together

Age: 1-4 Years
Details: Saturdays 9:30-10:15 AM
Starting Date: January 18th (7-week program)
Cost: $129

Discover a world of movement and fun with our Parent and 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! Facilitated by Nghin Clark.

Parent & Child Yoga

child and parent doing yoga together

Age: 5-9 Years
Details: Saturdays 10:30-11:15 AM
Starting Date: January 18th (7-week program)
Cost: $129

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! Facilitated by Nghin Clark.

On My Way: Kindergarten Ready Program

three kids sitting together smilingOn My Way Video

Age: 3-5 years
Details: Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 AM and/or
Thursdays 9:30-11:30 AM
Starting Date: January 21st and/or 23rd (7-week program)
Cost: $235

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 the child an opportunity to practice emotional self-regulation as they transition into being left on their own without the parent/caregiver.
*Children attend without a parent.

Let's Cook

a child mixing dry ingredients in a bowl

Age: 4 - 12 Years
Details: Saturdays 12:00-1:30 PM
Starting Date: January 18th (6-week program) No Class Feb. 15
Cost: $162
or
Age: 7 - 12 Years
Details: Thursdays 5:30-7:00 PM
Starting Date: January 23rd (6-week program)
Cost: $162

Are your children looking to help with cooking more but don’t know their way around the kitchen then this program is perfect to help them to gain the confidence to prepare meals through an exciting fun filled opportunity to make 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 leave with a recipe book including all the recipes prepared over the 6-week program.

Cooking up a Story

two kids eating together

Age: 2 - 4 Years
Details: Saturdays 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Starting Date: January 18th (6-week program) No Class Feb 15.
Cost: $132
or
Age: 2 - 4 Years
Details: Mondays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Starting Date: January 20th (6-week program)
Cost: $132

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. Each family will leave with a recipe book of all the delicious recipes prepared over the 6-week program.

 

Young Engineers Learn to Play Chess

two children playing chess

Age: 5-12 Years
Details: Saturdays 12:00-1:15 PM
Starting Date: January 18th (7-week program)
Cost: $157.50

This program is geared towards beginnerchessplayers and would include learning the basic rules on how the pieces move, basics in opening principles, strategies andchesstactics.The goal is to have students playing and having fun! 

 

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Young Engineers LEGO Build (Bricks Challenge and Galileo)

children playing with lego at a table

Age: 4-12 Years
Details: Saturdays 9:00-10:15 AM
Starting Date: January 18th (7-week program)
Cost: $157.50

Young Engineers will learn the principles of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). By integrating basic arithmetic learned in school with an intuitive active learning process, children grasp a better understanding of the fundamentals of physics and engineering concepts while building with motorized LEGO models.

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Young Engineers LEGO Build & Coding (Robo Bricks)

Kids hand grabbing Lego pieces from a Young Engineers play box

Age: 6-12 Years
Details: Saturdays 10:30-11:45 AM
Starting Date: January 18th (7-week program)
Cost: $157.50

Using LEGO and Lego WeDo graphic programming to build robots. Robo Bricks enrichment program participants learn software engineering, technology, entrepreneurship and math (STEM). During each lesson students will assemble a robot that will perform a predetermined task. Constructing these robots will develop each student's ability to create computer algorithms and capability to implement code.

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