Registered Programs

MCRC Registered Programs

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

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She Can! Game on Girls

girls running outside

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
January 13 - January 20 (2 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Age:
6-8 Years Old
Cost: No Cost
Location: Hawthorne Village Gymnasium - 850 Bennett Blvd, Milton

This action-packed program is all about fun, friendship, and feeling fantastic! Designed especially for younger girls, Game on Girls! offers a playful mix of games, challenges, and creative movement activities that get everyone laughing, learning, and leaping into confidence.

She Can Lead!

three girls standing together smiling

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
February 4 - March 11 (6 sessions - Wednesdays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Age:
6-8 Years Old
Cost: No Cost
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Step into your leadership potential with She Can Lead! This empowering program is all about building strong relationships and growing together in a supportive, inspiring community. Through fun and interactive activities—like team-building games, group discussions, and role plays—participants will strengthen their communication, collaboration, and leadership skills while forming meaningful connections with peers and mentors. Because great leaders lift others up—and it all starts here!

She Can Choose!

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
January 15 - March 26 (10 sessions - Thursdays) *No Session March 19*
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Age:
7-10 Years
Cost: No Cost
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Get ready for a fun-filled, empowering experience with She Can Choose! This dynamic program gives participants the chance to build essential life skills through exciting, hands-on activities. Girls will strengthen their communication, learn to recognize and manage stress in healthy ways, and develop the confidence to make positive, informed decisions—even in the face of peer pressure. Most importantly, participants will discover that their voice matters—and they'll be encouraged to use it boldly and proudly. Because choosing your path means knowing your worth, speaking up, and leading with confidence!

She Can Be Media Savvy!

girl looking recording on a phone that is on a tripod with a ring light

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
January 15 - March 26 (10 sessions - Thursdays) *No Session March 19*
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Age:
10-13 Years
Cost: No Cost
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Dive into the world of media with confidence and curiosity! She Can Be Media Savvy! empowers girls to think critically, spot fact vs. fiction, and understand how media shapes the world around them. From social media to TV, memes to magazines, participants will explore it all—while challenging beauty standards and building strong self-esteem.

She Can Create!

a young girl painting on a canvas

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
January 12 - March 30 (10 sessions - Mondays) *No Session Feb 16 & March 16*
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Age:
11 - 14 Years
Cost: No Cost
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Join She Can! and the ACT Initiative (Artists and Children Together) for an exciting art-based program! Participants in the She Can Create! program will have the opportunity to begin to build skills by using a variety of art media in open-ended ways. Art and creativity are strong ways for humans to express themselves and the She Can Create! program will allow girls the time to become comfortable with using art materials, while giving them alternate ways of sharing their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Participants will explore self-expression, mental health, mindfulness and social connection throughout their time in the program.

EarlyON Parenting: Restoring Energy

A person standing in a field bathed in sunlight with their arms extended

Details: Childminding is provided for these sessions, all children must be registered separately to attend the children’s program.
Date:
January 6 - January 20 (3 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 9:30pm-11:30am
Ages:
Parents
Cost: No Cost
Location: EarlyON - 410 Bronte Street South

Feeling overwhelmed and looking for the time and space to work on restoring your own energy? Join us for a 3-week parenting session where you will learn tools to support your own mental health and restore your own energy through a variety of activities, such as exploring art materials, playing games, having conversations, and more. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to get yourself back to feeling calm and to make time for self-care. 

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.

ACT Art Club for Youth

Dates: January 10 - March 7 (8 sessions - Saturdays) *No Session Feb.14
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Ages:
13-15 Years
Cost: $160
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Participants in the ACT Art Club for Youth will have the opportunity to begin to build skills using a variety of art media in open-ended ways. Participants will have the opportunity to explore, learn and collaborate with one another using art materials, and engaging in alternate ways of sharing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in a friendly and social setting in ACT’s art studio. This will allow for exploration of self-expression, mindfulness and social connection throughout their time in the program with an ACT Artist using art as a language.

ACT Art Club for Youth Junior

Dates: January 10 - March 7 (8 sessions - Saturdays) *No Session Feb.14
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Ages:
9-12 Years
Cost: $160
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Participants in the ACT Art Club for Youth will have the opportunity to begin to build skills using a variety of art media in open-ended ways. Participants will have the opportunity to explore, learn and collaborate with one another using art materials, and engaging in alternate ways of sharing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in a friendly and social setting in ACT’s art studio. This will allow for exploration of self-expression, mindfulness and social connection throughout their time in the program with an ACT Artist using art as a language.

ACT Art Club for Kids

Kids hands with Colourful Paint Background

Dates: January 8 - February 5 (5 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:15pm
Ages:
6-8 Years
Cost: $75
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Participants in the ACT Art Club for Kids will have the opportunity to begin to build skills using a variety of art media in open-ended ways. Children will have the opportunity to explore, learn and collaborate with one another using art materials, and engaging in alternate ways of sharing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in a friendly and social setting in ACT’s art studio. This will allow for exploration of self-expression, mindfulness and social connection throughout their time in the program with an ACT Artist using art as a language.

ACT Art Club for Kids - Junior

Kids hands with Colourful Paint Background

Dates: January 8 - February 5 (5 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm
Ages:
4-5 Years
Cost:$75 includes supplies
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Participants in the ACT Art Club for Kids will have the opportunity to begin to build skills using a variety of art media in open-ended ways. Children will have the opportunity to explore, learn and collaborate with one another using art materials, and engaging in alternate ways of sharing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in a friendly and social setting in ACT’s art studio. This will allow for exploration of self-expression, mindfulness and social connection throughout their time in the program with an ACT Artist using art as a language.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

All 4 Her PA Day: Nature Connect

young girl looking through a magnifying glass outside

Date: Monday, January 26
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Ages:
7-11
Cost: $70
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Join this camp where participants get connected with the ecosystem all around them! Learn about what’s going on in Canada’s climate while getting hands on with nature itself. In this camp, develop empathy, create your own butterfly model, weave your own creation with nature, and more!

All 4 Her - Cook & Conquer

Date: Wednesday, January 14 - February 4 (4 sessions - Wednesdays)
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Ages:
8-12
Cost: $108
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Research shows the importance of helping young girls build a positive relationship with food as well as building self-confidence and independence, so we created the Cook & Conquer program. In this program, participants will learn valuable cooking skills while gaining valuable knowledge and skills around healthy body image and healthy eating. Through teamwork and fun competition, We will focus on the importance of nourishing your body with healthy foods, and how enjoying treats can be part of a balanced diet. Each participant will leave the program with a journal of key takeaways, delicious recipes and a newfound confidence and understanding of healthy living and being a girl.

All 4 Her: Science 4 Her

Date: Wednesday, February 18 - March 25 (5 sessions - Wednesdays)
Details: Program will not run over March Break
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Ages:
7-11
Cost: $110
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Science 4 Her is an interactive program created for self-identifying girls who are curious about the world around them. Through hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and collaborative activities, participants will dive into the wonders of physics, chemistry, and biology in a space that celebrates curiosity, confidence, and inclusion.

All 4 Her: Lights Camera Action
Winter Break Camp

Date: Friday, January 2
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Ages:
7-11 (Grades 2-6)
Cost: $70
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

All 4 Her Lights Camera Action!: Spend a whole day creating your own mini play, whether that be writing, acting, directing or choreographing. Learn how to be a leader, overcome obstacles and teamwork to create a work of art. In this camp, learn how to storyboard, block, write and put on a miniature play.

EarlyON Virtual Circle Time

Kids in front of a computer for a zoom call

Date: Thursdays (excluding holidays)
Time: 9:00pm-11:00am
Ages:
0-6 Years
Cost: No Cost
Location: Live Circle Time will be held via Zoom

Join our Educators for a half hour of interactive fun! Circles may include songs, fingerplays, music and movement, stories, etc.