NWCC Programs
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The North Woodside Community Centre is proud to offer a variety of programs over three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. See below for information regarding the programs that are being offered for our current session, including start dates, time, and prices. Dates and times of programs may change; please continue to check back.
Register by phone, in person, or submit a pre-registration form by clicking the link below. This form is a pre-registration form only. Once sent, a clerk will call to confirm availability in class and take payment. Once payment is received registration is confirmed. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. |
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NWCC Fall 2024 Programs
Registration opens on Wednesday August 21st at 9:00 am!
Registration phone number will be 902-463-1034
Pickleball
Pickleball is a unique paddle sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is a low impact sport that can be played at any pace.
Recreational Pickleball:
This program is for players who already understand the rules, have experience with the game and feel comfortable in their ability to play. Players can reserve a spot each day by calling the Centre at the time mentioned below. Court is limited to 8 players. Once the 8 spots have been filled, the court will be closed to others.
Novice Pickleball:
This program is for players who have taken beginner classes and would like to play a relaxed and fun game of pickleball. Players can reserve a spot by calling the Centre at the mentioned time; Court is limited to 10 players. Once the 10 spots are filled the court will be closed to others.
All days and times for Recreational and Novice you must call the Centre ( 902-463-9276) the night before between 6:00-9:00 pm to book your spot.(Leave a message)
Recreational: Monday 8:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm
Recreational: Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Wednesday 8:45 - 10:45 am
Recreational: Thursday 9:00-11:00 am, 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Friday 8:45 - 10:45 am
The court is closed when 8 players are confirmed
Novice: Monday 2:30-4:30 pm
Novice: Tuesday 9:00-11:00 am
Novice: Wednesday 12:30-3:00 pm
Novice: Friday Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
The court is closed when 10 players are confirmed.
Cost: $3.50 or punch card of 10 for $25.00
Age: Adult
Pickleball is a unique paddle sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is a low impact sport that can be played at any pace.
Recreational Pickleball:
This program is for players who already understand the rules, have experience with the game and feel comfortable in their ability to play. Players can reserve a spot each day by calling the Centre at the time mentioned below. Court is limited to 8 players. Once the 8 spots have been filled, the court will be closed to others.
Novice Pickleball:
This program is for players who have taken beginner classes and would like to play a relaxed and fun game of pickleball. Players can reserve a spot by calling the Centre at the mentioned time; Court is limited to 10 players. Once the 10 spots are filled the court will be closed to others.
All days and times for Recreational and Novice you must call the Centre ( 902-463-9276) the night before between 6:00-9:00 pm to book your spot.(Leave a message)
Recreational: Monday 8:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm
Recreational: Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Wednesday 8:45 - 10:45 am
Recreational: Thursday 9:00-11:00 am, 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Friday 8:45 - 10:45 am
The court is closed when 8 players are confirmed
Novice: Monday 2:30-4:30 pm
Novice: Tuesday 9:00-11:00 am
Novice: Wednesday 12:30-3:00 pm
Novice: Friday Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
The court is closed when 10 players are confirmed.
Cost: $3.50 or punch card of 10 for $25.00
Age: Adult
Keep on Moving! Fitness Club
This is a great fitness program that will work all aspects of your body to get you moving. Each class consists of a warm up, low impact aerobics, balance exercises, muscular strength and endurance, stretching and cool down. You will improve your joint flexibility, muscle strength and tone, heart and lung fitness, balance, posture, range of motion and reduce stress. Please bring your own mat. Weights are provided. You do not have to register, come to the gym door. First class is free.
Instructor: Margot Butler-Miller
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Date: Sept 4th - Dec 20th
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 or punch card of 10 for $40.00
Age: 50+
This is a great fitness program that will work all aspects of your body to get you moving. Each class consists of a warm up, low impact aerobics, balance exercises, muscular strength and endurance, stretching and cool down. You will improve your joint flexibility, muscle strength and tone, heart and lung fitness, balance, posture, range of motion and reduce stress. Please bring your own mat. Weights are provided. You do not have to register, come to the gym door. First class is free.
Instructor: Margot Butler-Miller
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Date: Sept 4th - Dec 20th
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 or punch card of 10 for $40.00
Age: 50+
Guitar Basics
Get together with Holly Blackler to learn to play your guitar. You will learn strumming, picking and chord progression by focusing on playing songs alone and with a group. Bring your guitar, a guitar strap, electronic tuner and some soft picks. Come and enjoy learning to play your guitar.
Instructor: Holly Blackler
Start Date: Monday Oct 21st
End Date: Monday Dec 16th
*No class Nov 11th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Get together with Holly Blackler to learn to play your guitar. You will learn strumming, picking and chord progression by focusing on playing songs alone and with a group. Bring your guitar, a guitar strap, electronic tuner and some soft picks. Come and enjoy learning to play your guitar.
Instructor: Holly Blackler
Start Date: Monday Oct 21st
End Date: Monday Dec 16th
*No class Nov 11th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Mmmovin' with Maggie FULL
This is a mindful multi-level barefoot dance/fitness class, set to inspiring music and choreography. Maggie has white belt, blue belt and moving to heal certifications in the Nia technique as well as a background in dance and physical theatre. Bring water, a mat(optional and your fun spirit!!
Instructor: Margaret (Maggie) MacDonald
Start Date: Wednesday Sept 25th
End Date: Wednesday Nov 13th
Time: 7:15-8:15 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
This is a mindful multi-level barefoot dance/fitness class, set to inspiring music and choreography. Maggie has white belt, blue belt and moving to heal certifications in the Nia technique as well as a background in dance and physical theatre. Bring water, a mat(optional and your fun spirit!!
Instructor: Margaret (Maggie) MacDonald
Start Date: Wednesday Sept 25th
End Date: Wednesday Nov 13th
Time: 7:15-8:15 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Raise the BARRE
Working at your own difficulty level at your own barre. This full body dance-inspired fitness class will help you squat, plie, lunge and curtsy to increased muscular strength and endurance, core strength, balance and flexibility. Raise the barre is a barefoot fitness class. Be prepared to work in your bare feet or grippy "yoga" socks. Please bring a water bottle and a yoga mat.
Instructor: Jessica Goreham Penney
Start Date: Thursday Sept 26th
End Date: Thursday Nov 21st
*No class Oct 31st
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Working at your own difficulty level at your own barre. This full body dance-inspired fitness class will help you squat, plie, lunge and curtsy to increased muscular strength and endurance, core strength, balance and flexibility. Raise the barre is a barefoot fitness class. Be prepared to work in your bare feet or grippy "yoga" socks. Please bring a water bottle and a yoga mat.
Instructor: Jessica Goreham Penney
Start Date: Thursday Sept 26th
End Date: Thursday Nov 21st
*No class Oct 31st
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Beginner Line Dance FULL
Advance Line Dance FULL
If you can walk you can "Line Dance". Line dancing is done to all types and styles of music, Country, Disco, Rock and Roll, Soul, Pop. Get ready to hit the floor and boogie until your feet are sore. Your feet will be itching to stomp and slide and no one will want to sit on the slide! We'll learn a dance step called the "Vine". So shine up your boots and shoes and step in "Line". The beginner class will take place in the gym.
Instructor: Marilyn Pellerine
Start Date: Tuesday Sept 24th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 12th
Beginner: 5:45-6:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 pm (8 weeks)
Advanced: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Advance Line Dance FULL
If you can walk you can "Line Dance". Line dancing is done to all types and styles of music, Country, Disco, Rock and Roll, Soul, Pop. Get ready to hit the floor and boogie until your feet are sore. Your feet will be itching to stomp and slide and no one will want to sit on the slide! We'll learn a dance step called the "Vine". So shine up your boots and shoes and step in "Line". The beginner class will take place in the gym.
Instructor: Marilyn Pellerine
Start Date: Tuesday Sept 24th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 12th
Beginner: 5:45-6:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 pm (8 weeks)
Advanced: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Beginner Yoga with Deb
Explore the practice of yoga specially designed for beginners of all shapes and sizes in a welcoming atmosphere. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, blanket and yoga blocks (if you have them)
Instructor: Deborah Skilliter
Start Date: Sunday Sept 22nd
End Date: Sunday Nov 17th
*No class Oct 13th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Explore the practice of yoga specially designed for beginners of all shapes and sizes in a welcoming atmosphere. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, blanket and yoga blocks (if you have them)
Instructor: Deborah Skilliter
Start Date: Sunday Sept 22nd
End Date: Sunday Nov 17th
*No class Oct 13th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Active Chair Yoga FULL
This gentle, but lively chair yoga class combines seated and standing yoga postures, with a variety of creative movements. The class will help to strengthen the body while improving balance, flexibility and coordination. Fun chair yoga dance segments will also add a cardio element to the class. . The mind/body connection will be enhanced through a focus on the breath and relaxation techniques. Options are provided so that everyone can comfortably participate. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Saturday Sept 28th
End Date: Saturday Dec 7th
*No class Nov 16th
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age: Adult
This gentle, but lively chair yoga class combines seated and standing yoga postures, with a variety of creative movements. The class will help to strengthen the body while improving balance, flexibility and coordination. Fun chair yoga dance segments will also add a cardio element to the class. . The mind/body connection will be enhanced through a focus on the breath and relaxation techniques. Options are provided so that everyone can comfortably participate. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Saturday Sept 28th
End Date: Saturday Dec 7th
*No class Nov 16th
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age: Adult
Gentle Flow Yoga with Kim
Join our Gentle Flow Yoga with Kim program on Tuesdays! Perfect for beginners and anyone seeking a restorative practice. This class will guide you through gentle movements and poses with a focus on proper alignment and breathing techniques. You will relax, increase flexibility and strength, and enhance your body awareness. We also provide pose modifications and plenty of support, so no prior experience is necessary. Just bring your breath, a smile, an open mind and a willingness to explore supportive yoga. You will likely have a lot of fun too! Balls are available, but please bring a yoga mat, a blanket(optional), water and any other props you prefer.
Instructor: Kim Williamson
Start Date: Tuesday Sept 24th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 26
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age: Adult
Join our Gentle Flow Yoga with Kim program on Tuesdays! Perfect for beginners and anyone seeking a restorative practice. This class will guide you through gentle movements and poses with a focus on proper alignment and breathing techniques. You will relax, increase flexibility and strength, and enhance your body awareness. We also provide pose modifications and plenty of support, so no prior experience is necessary. Just bring your breath, a smile, an open mind and a willingness to explore supportive yoga. You will likely have a lot of fun too! Balls are available, but please bring a yoga mat, a blanket(optional), water and any other props you prefer.
Instructor: Kim Williamson
Start Date: Tuesday Sept 24th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 26
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age: Adult
Beginner Ukulele
Beginner Plus Ukulele
Beginner Ukulele: All you need is a ukulele and the fun begins. Song, chords and tuning can be learned the first lesson.
Finished the Beginner class? Come strum with the Beginners Plus Class! Learn more chords and strum to a variety of songs each week.
Instructors Amanda Trainor/Dale Smith make learning the ukulele an enjoyable experience. Come and join us each Wednesday.
Start Date: Wednesday Sept 25th
End Date: Wednesday Nov 13th
Beginner : Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Beginner Plus: Time :7:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Beginner Plus Ukulele
Beginner Ukulele: All you need is a ukulele and the fun begins. Song, chords and tuning can be learned the first lesson.
Finished the Beginner class? Come strum with the Beginners Plus Class! Learn more chords and strum to a variety of songs each week.
Instructors Amanda Trainor/Dale Smith make learning the ukulele an enjoyable experience. Come and join us each Wednesday.
Start Date: Wednesday Sept 25th
End Date: Wednesday Nov 13th
Beginner : Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Beginner Plus: Time :7:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Children's Floor Hockey
The North Woodside Community Centre is providing a Floor Hockey program for youth ages 7-12 years. We provide the goalie gear, hockey sticks, and nets. If you wish your child to wear a hockey helmet you must provide it. Your child will enjoy playing hockey with friends in a safe and fun environment.
Start Date: Friday Oct 4th
End Date: Friday Nov 29th
no hockey Nov 15th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 7-12 years
The North Woodside Community Centre is providing a Floor Hockey program for youth ages 7-12 years. We provide the goalie gear, hockey sticks, and nets. If you wish your child to wear a hockey helmet you must provide it. Your child will enjoy playing hockey with friends in a safe and fun environment.
Start Date: Friday Oct 4th
End Date: Friday Nov 29th
no hockey Nov 15th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 7-12 years
Little Artist's Painting Class FULL
Do you have a little artist in your family looking to gain more experience with a paint brush? Join us for two afternoons filled with creativity, skill building, and socialization. We will be offering a relaxed atmosphere for your little artist to create and take home a finished piece of artwork by the end of the second class. Supplies are all included within the price.
Instructor: Debby Meier
Class Dates: Saturday Nov 23rd and Nov 30th
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Cost: $25.00 (includes supplies)
Ages: 8-11 years
Do you have a little artist in your family looking to gain more experience with a paint brush? Join us for two afternoons filled with creativity, skill building, and socialization. We will be offering a relaxed atmosphere for your little artist to create and take home a finished piece of artwork by the end of the second class. Supplies are all included within the price.
Instructor: Debby Meier
Class Dates: Saturday Nov 23rd and Nov 30th
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Cost: $25.00 (includes supplies)
Ages: 8-11 years
Afternoon Bingo Social
Bingo is a great way to socialize, meet new people and make new friends. Connect with new people every second and fourth Thursday of the month by playing bingo.
This is a social bingo with cash prizes. Coffee, tea and sweets will be served.
10 games for $5.00
Start Date: September 12th
End Date: Dec 12th
Time: 1:00- 3:00 pm
Bingo is a great way to socialize, meet new people and make new friends. Connect with new people every second and fourth Thursday of the month by playing bingo.
This is a social bingo with cash prizes. Coffee, tea and sweets will be served.
10 games for $5.00
Start Date: September 12th
End Date: Dec 12th
Time: 1:00- 3:00 pm
Youth Night Drop-In
Every Friday night the North Woodside Community Centre has rooms open just for you! This free program is for youth ages 7-12. Come out and play your favourite video games, air hockey, our new Arcade game, basketball shot , board games and more with your friends and meet new friends. Challenge friends with your musical talents with Rock Band. Dance to songs on the Let’s Dance videos all taking place in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. There will be a gym night and a movie night once a month.
Youth must be registered online before the first night the youth attends.
Start Date: Friday Oct 4th
End Date: Friday Dec 13th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Age: 7-12 years
Every Friday night the North Woodside Community Centre has rooms open just for you! This free program is for youth ages 7-12. Come out and play your favourite video games, air hockey, our new Arcade game, basketball shot , board games and more with your friends and meet new friends. Challenge friends with your musical talents with Rock Band. Dance to songs on the Let’s Dance videos all taking place in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. There will be a gym night and a movie night once a month.
Youth must be registered online before the first night the youth attends.
Start Date: Friday Oct 4th
End Date: Friday Dec 13th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Age: 7-12 years
Chair Yoga and Dance FULL
Chair Yoga and Dance combines gentle seated and standing yoga poses with easy to follow dances that consist of gentle yoga movements synchronized to music. the fun dances add a light cardio element to the practice. A wide range of musical genres from over the years are used. The class also provides time for meditation and relaxation. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Thursday Sept 26th
End Date: Thursday Nov 28th
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age: 18+
Chair Yoga and Dance combines gentle seated and standing yoga poses with easy to follow dances that consist of gentle yoga movements synchronized to music. the fun dances add a light cardio element to the practice. A wide range of musical genres from over the years are used. The class also provides time for meditation and relaxation. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Thursday Sept 26th
End Date: Thursday Nov 28th
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age: 18+
Let's Get Cooking
This cooking program is a hands-on class that allows children to gain confidence in the kitchen, try new food, and most of all inspire kitchen creativity. Children will work together to make recipes from scratch, learn about the different uses of utensils and how to properly measure ingredients, as well as how to follow proper kitchen safety and hygiene procedures. At the end of each class, children will be able to sample the recipe they have made. On the final class, each child will be given a cookbook with all of the recipes made to take home. Help foster the inner chef in your child!
Instructor: Tina Richardson
Start Date: Saturday Sept 28th
End Date: Saturday Nov 9th
*No class Oct 12th
Time: 9:15-10:45 am
Cost: $45.00 (includes supplies) (6 weeks)
Age: 7-12 years
This cooking program is a hands-on class that allows children to gain confidence in the kitchen, try new food, and most of all inspire kitchen creativity. Children will work together to make recipes from scratch, learn about the different uses of utensils and how to properly measure ingredients, as well as how to follow proper kitchen safety and hygiene procedures. At the end of each class, children will be able to sample the recipe they have made. On the final class, each child will be given a cookbook with all of the recipes made to take home. Help foster the inner chef in your child!
Instructor: Tina Richardson
Start Date: Saturday Sept 28th
End Date: Saturday Nov 9th
*No class Oct 12th
Time: 9:15-10:45 am
Cost: $45.00 (includes supplies) (6 weeks)
Age: 7-12 years
Tai Chi/Qigong for Better Health FULL
Numerous scientific studies have shown many health benefits of practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis. The Tai Chi for Better Health classes will be focusing on a subset of Tai Chi and Qigong movements as well as breath work that will help you to: Improve your balance, Reduce your lower back pain, and Boost your immune system.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Monday Oct 21st
End Date: Monday Dec 16th
*No class Nov 11th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Numerous scientific studies have shown many health benefits of practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis. The Tai Chi for Better Health classes will be focusing on a subset of Tai Chi and Qigong movements as well as breath work that will help you to: Improve your balance, Reduce your lower back pain, and Boost your immune system.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Monday Oct 21st
End Date: Monday Dec 16th
*No class Nov 11th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Scrapbooking
Want to learn the basics of scrapbooking, and transform your special events and family celebrations into treasured artwork? Throughout the classes you will learn how to make a scrapbook, some tips and tricks and designing beautiful pages to enjoy for years to come. Start gathering photos that you would like to use in your scrapbook. Birthday, anniversary, Christmas and special occasion cards keep as they may add a special meaning to your scrapbook.
Facilitator: Cathy Cainen
Date: Thursday Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov 7, 14
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $60.00 (includes supplies)
Age: 18+
Want to learn the basics of scrapbooking, and transform your special events and family celebrations into treasured artwork? Throughout the classes you will learn how to make a scrapbook, some tips and tricks and designing beautiful pages to enjoy for years to come. Start gathering photos that you would like to use in your scrapbook. Birthday, anniversary, Christmas and special occasion cards keep as they may add a special meaning to your scrapbook.
Facilitator: Cathy Cainen
Date: Thursday Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov 7, 14
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $60.00 (includes supplies)
Age: 18+
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga is a form of Yoga that welcomes everyone. It provides many options throughout the practice. The floor postures can be done on a mat or a chair. Standing postures help to build strength, mobility and balance. A time for meditation is also included . Please bring a mat. A yoga strap and yoga blocks are helpful and beneficial props to have on hand during the practice if you have them.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Tuesday Sept 24th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 26th
Time: 11:15-12:15 pm
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age 18+
Gentle Yoga is a form of Yoga that welcomes everyone. It provides many options throughout the practice. The floor postures can be done on a mat or a chair. Standing postures help to build strength, mobility and balance. A time for meditation is also included . Please bring a mat. A yoga strap and yoga blocks are helpful and beneficial props to have on hand during the practice if you have them.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Tuesday Sept 24th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 26th
Time: 11:15-12:15 pm
Cost: $75.00 (10 weeks)
Age 18+
Kinder Play
Welcome to our Kinder Play program. This program is for children 3 – 5 years. During this play and socialization time participants will take part in activities such as music, arts and crafts, games and more.
Dates: Saturdays Sept 28th – Nov 30th, 2024
*No class Oct 12th and Nov 16th
Time: 10:45 – 11:30 am
Cost: $35.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 3-5 years
Welcome to our Kinder Play program. This program is for children 3 – 5 years. During this play and socialization time participants will take part in activities such as music, arts and crafts, games and more.
Dates: Saturdays Sept 28th – Nov 30th, 2024
*No class Oct 12th and Nov 16th
Time: 10:45 – 11:30 am
Cost: $35.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 3-5 years
March Break Camp
Welcome to our March Break Camp. This camp is for children 5-9 years. The camp is a half day camp from 8:30-12:30 pm. Each morning we feature a new theme that is jam-packed with fun and interactive activities. This is one March Break Camp you want to take part in!
Dates: Monday March 10th - Friday March 14th, 2025
Time: 8:30-12:30 pm
Cost: $75.00
Age: 5-9 years
Welcome to our March Break Camp. This camp is for children 5-9 years. The camp is a half day camp from 8:30-12:30 pm. Each morning we feature a new theme that is jam-packed with fun and interactive activities. This is one March Break Camp you want to take part in!
Dates: Monday March 10th - Friday March 14th, 2025
Time: 8:30-12:30 pm
Cost: $75.00
Age: 5-9 years