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Preschool Programs

GNAG offers a variety of preschool programs in Ottawa including play group, child yoga, sports activities, music and art programs, and dance classes. Preschool programs are great for helping your child develop good social behaviour and learn to play with other kids. Join one of our programs for a bunch of fun!

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Spring: March 5 at 9 pm online
Summer Registration: March 7 at 9 pm online
Quick link for parent and child programs

Indoor Playground	Parent & Child Playgroup	Kinderkare
Music and Movement	Intro to Insturments	Percussion

Quick link for preschool drop-off programs

Times	Mondays Mar 25 - Jun 10 (ex Apr 1 & May 20) (10 classes)	Tuesdays Mar 26 - Jun 11 (12 classes)	Wednesdays Mar 27 - Jun 12 (12 classes)	Thursdays Mar 28 - Jun 13 (12 classes)	Fridays Mar 29 - Jun 14 (12 classes)
9:30 - 11:30 am	Kinder Artists	Mad Hatter & Wild Wild Games	Kids Crazy Combo	Three and Then Some ***** Franklin Festival & Recycle 101	Out of the Box
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Lunch Club	Lunch Club	Lunch Club	Lunch Club	Lunch Club
1:00 - 3:00 pm	Call of the Wild	Kids in the Kitchen *****	Animal Crackers ***** On Your Marks, Get Set, SPORTS!	Robots 101 ***** Epic Explorers	All That Jazz

Quick links for Sports, Active & Wellness

Mini Soccer		Me and My Dad Sportball
Multisport	Spring Soccer	Summer Soccer
Yoga	Dance

Sports, Active & Wellness

GNAG MINI SOCCER FOR 3 YEAR OLDS

GNAG mini soccer is a fun league for girls and boys together! All coaching and refereeing is done by GNAG parents /student volunteers. Please volunteer to be a coach. This is an excellent opportunity to play with your child while he/she falls in love with this sport! Coaching clinics and orientation are offered to new coaches and will be held at the Glebe Community Centre on Saturday. April 20, 10:00 - 11:30 am or Thursday April 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Ottawa)

To register, please call 613-233-8713

Players must be born by before May 2010
Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
May 18 - Jun 29 $37 (includes team t-shirt)
Field: Glebe Memorial Park (also known as Glendale Sprinkler Park)

PARENT & TOT SPORTBALL (2 - 3.5 years)

Parents will learn how to correctly assist their children in learning the introductory skills of floor hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball and golf. Games and skills are taught in a fun and creative manner by using story lines to encourage participation. All programs are non-competitive and focus on success while building confidence. Programs are 45 minutes in duration.

Spring 2013: Fridays 10:15 - 11:00 am Apr 5 - Jun 14 $194 (11 classes)

ME & MY DAD (2 - 3 years)

Dads can have a direct hand in a pre-schooler’s development through seven different ball sports. Me & My Dad classes teach children important introductory physical skills and help them to develop confidence in their abilities. The program also helps Dads understand techniques that can be applied outside of Sportball classes. Moms are welcome! (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Saturdays 4:15 - 5:00 pm Apr 6 - Jun 15 (ex May 18) $176 (10 classes)

MULTI SPORT (3 - 5 years)

Sportball is a dynamic sports program focusing on skill development in seven different sports: floorhockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and golf. This creative, non-competitive and self-esteem building program prepares all children for a future of confident sports participation. This is a drop-off program. (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Fridays 11:00 am - noon Apr 5 - Jun 15 $194 (9 classes)
Spring 2013: Saturdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm Apr 6 - Jun 15 (ex May 18) $176 (10 classes)

SUMMER OUTDOOR SOCCER (3 - 5 year) To Register go to SUMMER REGISTRATION

In partnership with Sportball, (www.sportball.ca) children gain knowledge and the abillity to play soccer with confidence through skill development and non-competetive games.(Ottawa)
Summer 2013: Wednesday    Jul 3 - Aug 21       $168 (8 classes)

2 - 3 years (Parent & Tot)    6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
3 - 5 years                          5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
5 - 7 years                          6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

LITTLE LOTUS YOGA Parent & Tot (1 - 3 years)

Introduce your tot to the joys of yoga while participating together in a program that incorporates the mind, body and spirit. Yoga asana meditation and pranayama is incorporated in each class through play, movement and song. Your tot will wag their tail in downward facing dog, roar like a lion and grow strong and stable like a warrior. this class is designed for tots aged 1 - 3 years. Instructor: Amanda De Grace www.littlelotusyoga.ca

Spring 2013: Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 am Apr 5 - Jun 7 $147 (10 classes)

LITTLE LOTUS YOGA (2 - 5 years)

This program will allow your child to develop a strong, flexible and healthy mind, body and spirit! Would you like to help them increase their concentration, attention and focus? Yoga for children is an opportunity for them to find tranquility and peace in their busy little lives while improving whole body health. Adult participation is NOT required. Instructor: Little Lotus Yoga
To read more about Little Lotus please visit www.littlelotusyoga.ca

Spring 2013: Fridays 9:15 - 10:15 am Apr 5 - Jun 7 $147 (10 classes)

DANCE CLASSES (Preschool - Youth)

GNAG offers a wide variety of recreational dance classes for beginner and intermediate dancers of all ages. We have one of the best dance studios in Ottawa. Our instructors will teach you rhythm, choreography, dance combinations and more. Click here for the full dance class schedule.

Arts, Development and Games

PRESCHOOL INDOOR PLAYGROUND (1 - 5 years)

Parents, caregivers and preschoolers are invited to participate in this “drop-in” program. Adults are responsible for supervising their own children and for set-up and take-down of all toys and equipment. We provide the coffee. Coordinator: Melissa Jones (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Mondays & Fridays 9:15 - 11:00 am    Mar 25 - Jun 21 (ex Mar 29, Apr 1 & May 20)
NEW!! Weekend 2013: Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 am    Apr 13, May 4 & Jun 8
Spring 2013: Season Membership: $81 / adult
                20 tickets: $100 / adult
                    Drop-in: $6 / adult (cash only please)

NEW!! KINDERKARE (walking - 5 years)

This care program on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings lets you work out, relax or play! Childcare for your little one allows you to attend our Group Fitness classes, participate in one of our programs, go for coffee or get some errands done. Whatever the reason, Kinderkare is a win win for you and your child! (Ottawa)

Have a season Group Fitness membership? Kindercare is provided for free for your little one. Kinderkare is not transferable.

Spaces are limited (first come - first served)

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:15 - 11:15 am
Spring 2013: Mar 25 - Jun 21 (ex Mar 29, Apr 1 & May 20) $15 per drop-in

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (14 mos - 5 years)

Join Maya for a lively blend of singing, story-telling, bouncing games, rhythm, dancing and hands-on experience with musical instruments. Sing along to some old favourites and learn new ones to share with your child at home, in the bath, in the stroller, in the highchair etc. Adult participation is required. Winter instructor: Maya Ethier (Ottawa)

Walking - 3 years       Mondays                            9:30 - 10:15 am
2.5 - 5 yrs   Mondays                            10:30 - 11:15 am

Spring 2013:             Apr 8 - Jun 17 (ex May 20) $85 (10 classes)

NEW!! INTRO TO MUSICAL INSTURMENTS
(walking - 5 years)

This is a drop-off class, but parents are welcome! This course is designed to introduce kids to the very basics of counting and singing songs, as well as giving them the opportunity to get their hands on some instruments from around the world. Every week, little ones will re-visit the basics of music to assist in developing a good sense of rhythm and tone. Facilitated by Connor McGuire, an Ottawa Folklore Centre retail consultant and young at heart dad! Instruments are provided by the Ottawa Folklore Centre. (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Thursdays 1:00 - 1:45 pm Mar 28 - Jun 13 $145 (12 classes)

NEW!! DAD AND ME PERCUSSION CLASS (walking to 5 years)

Kids, with a little help from dad, will learn some basic hand drum and counting techniques using the African djembe with Ottawa Folklore Centre drum teacher Jason Sonier. Hand drums are provided but bring your own if you have one! Note that some young kids are a little sensitive to loud noises but we’ve noticed that often they just need to leave for a couple minutes to get their bearings only to return happily for more. (Moms are welcome!) (Ottawa)
2.5 to 5 years: Sundays Apr 7 - Jun 9 9:15 - 10:00 am $132 (10 classes)

CHILD AND ADULT PLAYGROUP (1 - 3 years)

Children will enjoy an exciting morning of active play, crafty creations, music and snack.Adult participation is required. Newborn siblings are welcome. There is snack duty once a session and some clean-up duty.

Instructor: Jason Irvine (Ottawa)
Spring 2013: Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am Mar 26 - Jun 18 $101 (13 classes)

Instructor: Lauren Fowler (Ottawa)
Spring 2013: Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am Mar 27 - Jun 19 $101 (13 classes)

Instructor: Clare Davidson Rogers (Ottawa)
Spring 2013: Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am Mar 28 - Jun 20 $101 (13 classes)

Preschool Drop-off Programs at a Glance
(2 hour programs for preschoolers 3 - 6 years)

please note children must be toilet trained for the following programs

Times	Mondays Mar 25 - Jun 10 (ex Apr 1 & May 20) (10 classes)	Tuesdays Mar 26 - Jun 11 (12 classes)	Wednesdays Mar 27 - Jun 12 (12 classes)	Thursdays Mar 28 - Jun 13 (12 classes)	Fridays Mar 29 - Jun 14 (12 classes)
9:30 - 11:30 am	Kinder Artists	Mad Hatter & Wild Wild Games	Kids Crazy Combo	Three and Then Some ***** Franklin Festival & Recycle 101	Out of the Box
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Lunch Club	Lunch Club	Lunch Club	Lunch Club	Lunch Club
1:00 - 3:00 pm	Call of the Wild	Kids in the Kitchen *****	Animal Crackers ***** On Your Marks, Get Set, SPORTS!	Robots 101 ***** Epic Explorers	All That Jazz

KINDER ARTISTS (3 - 6 years)

These half-day classes allow preschoolers to show off their artistic side! Every week young artists will explore a different theme, allowing them to get inspired while having fun! Join our kinder artist expert, Ali O’Connor, for some fall creations! (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am Mar 25 - Jun 10 (ex Apr 1 & May 20) $118 (10 classes)

NEW!! CALL OF THE WILD (3 - 6 years)

In this brand new program, nature buff Paulie takes us on amazing adventures in the great outdoors! Each week you’ll explore new and exciting things about the nature in our neighbourhood. There will be loads of imagination and discovery, fun games and cool crafts and we might even get the chance to do some gardening! Please come prepared each week to spend some time outside so dress appropriately! If you love the outdoors and want a good adventure then this is the program for you! Instructor: Paul O’Donnell (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mar 25 - Jun 10 (ex Apr 1 and May 20) $118 (10 classes)

THE MAD HATTER & WILD WILD GAMES

Enter this medieval world of stories, crafts, games and so much more. Dragons will be a prominent feature in this session, as well as learning all the parts of knights’ armour. Instructor: Majella Turcotte (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am Mar 26 - Jun 11 $175 (12 classes)

NEW!! ANIMAL CRACKERS (3 - 6 years)

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Come explore the animal kingdom and learn about your favourite animals through exciting games, activities, scavenger hunts and crafts. Each week we will discover new things about amazing animals that swim, jump, run, skip and fly! Instructor: Erica McCloskey (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mar 27 - Jun 12 $138 (12 classes)

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN (3 - 6 years)

Kids, meet Chef Erica Learn all about the art and science of cooking; you’re never too young to start. We guarantee a class that will be fun and delicious. At the end of the session, each mini chef will receive a recipe book.. Inst: Erica McCloskey (Ottawa)

Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Spring 2013: Mar 26 - Jun 11 $154 (12 classes)

KIDS CRAZY COMBO (3 - 6 years)

A little bit of ‘this’ and a lot of ‘that’. This class will encompass crafts, experiments, sports, stories and a whole lot of silly fun! Instructor: Majella Turcotte (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Mar 27 - Jun 12 $175 (12 classes)

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, SPORTS! (3 - 6 years)

Two hours of sports and games sure to please preschoolers. The emphasis is fun, learning skills while playing a wide variety of sports. (Ottawa)

Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Spring 2013: Mar 27 - Jun 12 $160 (12 classes) instructor: Majella Turcotte

THREE AND THEN SOME (for 3 year olds only)

Are you three? Then come play with Paulie! This program is geared to three year olds who are ready to try being on their own. Stories, crafts, games and then some is what being three is all about. Instructor: Paul O’Donnell (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am Mar 28 - Jun 13 $138 (12 classes)

FANKLIN FESTIVAL AND RECYCLING 101 (3 - 6 years)

Come and enjoy everyone’s favourite turtle! Franklin stories will be read each week and an innovative recycled craft will be made to incorporate elements of the stories!
Instrcutor: Majella Turcotte (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am Mar 28 - Jun 13 $175 (12 classes)

ROBOTS 101 (3 - 6 years)

Everyone loves robots, especially if they are cute! Enjoy an afternoon of robot creativity! We will make a collage robot, a wooden robot, a recycled robot and even a set of robot stamp cards! Each week a new robot story will be read! Instructor: Majella Turcotte (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM Mar 28 - Jun 13 $175 (12 classes)

EPIC EXPLORERS(3 - 6 years)

Exploring is the name of the game in this active class -- where the age of adventure is just beginning. Young adventurers will hop, skip, run and jump to track down treasures, discover “lost cities” and solve ancient mysteries. The Glebe’s own Indiana Jones, Ben Logan, will be your guide to fun, physical challenges and games that will reward your young Ernest Shackleton or Amelia Earhart with a sense that the journey of life is theirs to discover! Instructor: Ben Logan (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mar 28 - Jun 13 $138 (12 classes)

OUT OF THE BOX (3 - 6 years)

This class is all about dancing, singing, acting, crafts, stories and imagination. Spend the morning at Glebe C.C. as we incorporates far-out themes for you to perform in front of your parents.
Instructor: Erica McCloskey (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 am Apr 5 - Jun 14 $128 (11 classes)

ALL THAT JAZZ (3 - 6 years)

This class is about dress-up, dance, crafts, stories and more. Spend the afternoon with us, as we incorporate imaginative themes for you to perform in front of your parents. Instructor: Shannon Burgess (Ottawa)

Spring 2013: Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 am Apr 5 - Jun 14 $128 (11 classes)

preschool... EXTENDED
extend your day with lunch club or preschool playtime club

PRESCHOOL LUNCH TIME CLUB

Pack your lunch and head over to the G.C.C. or better yet, how about we prepare lunch for you? preschool lunch club ottawa For your convenience, GNAG offers healthy, wholesome and delicious lunches, served at minimal cost.

Preschool Lunch Time Club is designed for children who attend schools in the Glebe and/or are registered in any of our preschool half-day programs. We will make sure your child arrives at the GCC from school for lunch, or gets back to school after lunch safely and on time. Call the school to arrange for busing from First Avenue Public School.

Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Spring 2013: Mar 25 - Jun 14 (ex Mar 29, Apr 1 & May 20)

Cost per day per season: $65
Optional food per day per season: $65

Please note: all participants must be toilet trained.

AFTER PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME CLUB (3 - 6 years)

This one hour program will extend your child's playtime at the Glebe C.C. Whether your child is are registered for a 4 p.m. class or just wants an extra hour of playtime, our wonderful staff will ensure your little one spends an hour filled with fun and giggles.

Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm
Spring 2013: Mar 25 - Jun 14 (ex Mar 29, Apr 1 & May 20)
Cost per day:$56 (season)