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“Early Learning & Play” Bring your children 0-6 years to have fun learning and playing with books, music, creative activities, & more! (Closed July 1,31, Aug 2, Sept 4,6) Mondays 5:30-7:30pm Tuesdays 9:00-11:30am Wednesdays 9:00-11:30am Thursdays *9:00-11:30am(*caregivers & kids), 1:00-7:30pm Fridays *9:00-11:30am(*parents & kids), 1:00-3:30pm Saturdays 9:00-12:00pm (”caregivers & kids” morning is for those caring for other people’s children)
Building Healthy Babies: Pregnant? New Mom? Info and support from other moms and the Public Health Unit on pregnancy, nutrition and parenting. Food coupons & more! Info: 352-7270 x 2422 Prenatal: 2:30 - 4:30pm every Wednesday (Cancelled Aug 25) Postnatal: 2:30 - 4:30pm Wed. July 7, 21, Aug 4,18, Sept 1,15 No Registration Required
Prenatal Classes Info on nutrition, lifestyle, labour and delivery, postpartum adjustment, infant care and safety. Public Health Unit, 435 Grand Ave: 6:00 - 8:00pm Mondays July 5,12,19,26 or Wednesdays Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 or Tuesdays Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 Register @ 352-7270 x 2903
Baby Weigh - In A Public Health Nurse will weigh your baby and answer your questions. (Cancelled July 31, Aug 2, Sept 4, 6) Mondays: 1:00 - 2:30pm Fridays: 10:00 - 11:30am Saturdays:10:00 - 11:30am No Registration Required
Baby Play & Learn (0-12 months) Share with other parents in a relaxed atmosphere. Develop your baby’s growth and learning through song & play. Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30pm No Registration Required
Early Words Playskills and Preschool Readiness Program Free speech, language, and motor skills assessments for children (0-6 years) CTC - 355 Lark St. Chatham Dates: July 7, 28, Sept 1, 22 Time: 1:00 - 6:00pm Register @ 354-0520 x 225
One Day at a Time For moms with Postpartum Mood Disorder. Please call the Public Health Unit for information and support: 352-7270 x 2903 (A support group will be available in the fall)
Feed Your Mind *Sign up early, class fills fast! Show your child 3-6 years how fun it can be to learn and cook! Have fun with books while making healthy meals together. Date: July 5, 6, 7, 8 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Register by June 23 @ 358-1451x 0
Fire Safety Visit Firefighters will give tours of their trucks and teach some fire safety tips. Bring a camera if you like! Date: Tues. July 13 Time: 10:30 - 11:30am *cancelled if raining or fire emergency* No Registration Required
Teddy Bear Picnic: Bring your favourite Teddy! (For Caregivers) Join us for fun, songs, crafts and treats! Date: Thurs. July 15 Time: 10:30 - 11:30am No Registration Required
1-2-3-4 Parents Learn about stages of development, behaviour, discipline, and parenting skills to help raise your child 1-4 years. Date: Thurs. July 15, 22, 29 Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm Register by July 8 @ 519-358-1451x0
Make Your Own Book to Go! We will make books out of Zip Lock Baggies. Please bring pictures of you and your family! Date: Mon. July 19 Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm No Registration Required
Outdoor Sports Day (For Caregivers) Join us for soccer, baseball, golf and more outdoor fun! Date: Thurs. Aug 5 (weather depending) Time: 10:00 - 11:00am No Registration Required
Children’s Healthy Snacks Join Sylvia Blay, Dietician with the Public Health Unit for this interactive program. Try some new snacks with a healthy twist to make and to eat. Date: Wed. Aug 11 Time: 10:00 - 11:00am Register by Aug 4 @519-358-1451x0
Children Make Music Too (For Caregivers) Have fun with your child and Music Therapist Heather Sarson. We’ll sing, dance and play to music in this 3 week program. Date: Thurs. Aug 12, 19, 26 Time: 11:00 - 11:30am No Registration Required
Feel, Create and Explore Come out for some sensory fun! Explore different textures and make creations with all sorts of materials. Date: Mon. Aug 16 Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm No Registration Required
FREE Infant CPR Education Do you have an infant in your life, or are you expecting one soon? If so, take an hour to learn the basics of infant CPR. Get a free kit - includes doll & video. Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit 435 Grand Ave W. Date: Tues. Aug 17 Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm or 7:00 - 8:00pm (Room 301 A & B) Register @ 519-352-7270 x 2903
Toilet Teaching A Public Health Nurse will talk about the signs to look for before toilet teaching, and answer any of your questions. Date: Thurs. Aug 19 Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm Childcare offered Register by Aug 12 @ 519-358-1451x0
Literacy Walk! Let’s take a walk around the block and look for signs of literacy. Bring your binoculars or magnifying glasses! Date: Tues. Aug 31 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 No Registration Required
Storytime with Donna Join us for an interactive circle, filled with songs, rhymes and stories, with Donna from the C-K Public Library. Date: Wed. Sept 15 Time: 10:35 - 11:30 No Registration Required
Special Guest CN Rail Police Officer! Meet a CN Rail Police Officer during circle to learn more about their role in the community. Date: Thurs. Sept 16 Time: 11:00 – 11:30am No Registration Required
Colour Celebration Wear your favourite colours!! We are going to PARTY with colours! Colour books, games, crafts, colour everything! Date: Mon. Sept 20 Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm No Registration Required
My child’s in school! … So now what?? Raising a great student takes more than getting them to the bus on time. That’s just the beginning! Learn how to work with the school to support your child for school success. Date: Mon. Sept 27, Oct 4 Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm Childcare offered. Register by Sept 20 @ 519-358-1451x0
Early Years “Close to Home” Columbus Estates, 265 Tweedsmuir Ave. W. Early Years “Close to Home” Bring your child 0-6 years to join us for games, creative activities and fun outdoors! Pick up a calendar for details. (Program will move to the common room if it rains.) Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm (Closed Aug. 2, Sept 6)
Book Camp Join us under the tent to make a book, have a snack and share a story! Date: Mon. Aug 9 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 No Registration Required
Low German Speaking (Mennonite Community) 530 Victoria Ave, Chatham (519) 351-1941 Building Healthy Babies: Pregnant? New Mom? Info & support from other moms and the Public Health Unit on pregnancy, nutrition and parenting. Food coupons & more! Date: Thurs. July 8, 22, Aug 12, Sept 9, 23. Time: 9:30 - 11:30am Childcare Offered. No Registration Required
La Ribambelle Carrefour Pain Court 14, rue Notre-Dame www.laribambelle.ca / Info : valeries@laribambelle.ca Groupe de jeux / Play Group Activités gratuites en français pour les enfants de 6 ans et moins et leur famille / Free French activities for children under 6 and their family. Venez vous immerger dans la culture francophone / Come and learn French with your children! Date: Jeudis Soirs / Thursday Nights Time: 18h30 à 20h (6:30pm to 8pm) Registration : 1-866-484-9544
Pesée pour bébé / Baby Weigh-In
Heure du conte, Bricolage, Math en famille / Storytelling, Crafts, Family Math Consultez notre site web pour l’horaire complet / Visit our web site for calendar
Professional Education
Immerse Your Program In Emergent Literacy! Come out and join Tina, Jen and Carrie in a discussion on how to incorporate language and literacy into your emergent program. Great ideas, fabulous make and takes and dynamic giveaways! Tuesday, September 28, 6:30-8:30, 215 Murray St. Chatham Register by September 22 @519-358-1451 x 0 Non refundable fee of $5.00 to be paid on registration (Make Chq. Payable to CKCS - 495 Grand Ave. W. Chatham, ON, N7L 1C5)
Child Care Cooks' PD day The cook's task is awesome! What an important role they have in the child care centre. Child care cooks will have the opportunity to network and explore ideas for healthy food choices, best practices, and with their supervisors meet local suppliers and design menus. Location: W.I.S.H. Centre (177 King St. E., Chatham) Thursday August 12, 9:30am - 3:30pm. Register by August 5 @ 519-358-1451 x 0
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Caregiver Education & Support Night For Home Childcare Providers
Home Child Care Networking Night Join OEYC Resource Coordinator Jennifer Bowen, in the ‘Room to Grow’ for a night of networking with other home childcare providers, idea sharing and of course a make n' take! Non refundable fee of $5.00 to be paid on registration Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 - 8:30pm Ontario Early Years Centre, 215 Murray St. Register by Sept 14 @ 519-358-1451 x 203
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