June 2021 - YMCA of Niagara
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June 2021
Virtual Services
EarlyON Child and Family
Centres—Virtually
Our YMCA EarlyON Child and FamilyCentres
are currently closed in alignment
with provincial legislation and efforts to
Do you have questions? Are you looking for promote public safety and support physical
resources or strategies to support your child’s distancing in response to the COVID 19
development? pandemic.
Reach us by telephone or by email EarlyON Program Facilitators continue to
deliver important services for children,
parents, and caregivers virtually. We offer
EarlyON Bunting: 289-686-5543 individualized support, answer questions, and
provide resources or referrals by telephone,
EarlyON Grantham: 289-686-4255 email and through our social media posts on
Facebook and Twitter.
EarlyON Thorold: 289-241-0372
Parents and caregivers may also sign up for
EarlyON Walker: 905-650-7019 interactive sessions offered online such as
circle time, children’s activities, and
Earlyon.admin@niagara.ymca.ca parent education workshops.
Follow our Facebook Page Our EarlyON program facilitators strive to
@EarlyONat YMCANiagara for parenting tips deliver virtual programs and services that
and resources, videos of creative experiences address your needs and expectations. We
and activities you can provide at home, and welcome your suggestions, and ideas for
details about how to participate in our free, workshop topics or resources that might as-
high-quality programs for families and children sist you. Send your comments
from birth to 6 years old. to: earlyon.admin@niagara.ymca.ca
Registration Information
To register for any of our online workshops, circles or story times please email
earlyon.admin@niagara.ymca.ca
Spaces are limited so please register early. When you email to register, please mention your
name, and your child’s name and age.
Adult Workshops
Adult workshop Date and Time Location Description
Super Dad, Super Thursday Zoom Calling all dads! This workshop is
for you! Super Kids... they come
Kids – June 3
from Super Dads, who put in a lot
Communication 1pm of sweat and effort in the hopes to
help their children grow into mature
adults who contribute to the world
and who are nurtured by caring,
involved and responsible parents.
Join us as we discuss
communication and how it
specifically relates to your role as a
father.
Help Your Child Monday Zoom Join in a conversation about early
math skills and how you can build
Develop Early Math June 7 your child’s skills with play
Skills 1pm activities. By encouraging your
child to build important early
numeracy skills in a relaxed,
interesting, and interactive way,
you are giving them the best
possible chance at succeeding in,
and learning to love, math!
Importance of Thursday Zoom Sensory play is an important part
of baby’s development. Join us
Sensory Play for June 10 today to learn the benefits of
Babies 1pm sensory play and how to make a
DIY Sensory Hoop for baby to use.
DIY Sensory Hoop (This hoop is best suited for infants
- newborn to 6 months). Materials:
A large hula hoop, large zip ties/
strong yarn/twine, scissors, a
variety of fabrics in different
textures/tassles/ribbon, small items
i.e., bath pouf, measuring spoons,
large basting brush, small soft
toys, rattles (your choice!)
Positive Parenting Tuesday Zoom Join Kristin, a certified Triple P
facilitator, to discuss the
Strategies June 29 importance of positive strategies
1pm and messaging when it comes to
encouraging desirable behaviour in
your kids.Children’s Workshops
Activity Date and Time Location Description
“Plant” a Painted Saturday Zoom Let’s craft with nature and “plant”
a branch. Materials: Tree branch,
Tree Branch June 5 vase, dirt/sand/stones/gravel/
11am shells/beads (anything to “plant”
the branch in)...or you can just
put the branch in loosely! paint,
paint brushes, glitter (optional)
Kids Yoga! Wednesday Zoom Get your yoga mat ready and
come join Celine for a fun and
June 9 and 23rd interactive kids' yoga adventure!
10am Parents are encouraged to join in
on the fun! Using stories, role-
play, and a good portion of
silliness we will move and stretch
as well as squeeze in some
breathing, relaxation, and
visualization techniques. We
hope to see you there! Celine is a
certified kid's yoga instructor
through Cosmic Kids Yoga.
Scavenger Hunt Saturday Zoom Grab your detective hats and
magnifying glasses and join
June 12 Caroline for an indoor scavenger
9:30am hunt. It is a fun way to get your
child thinking and moving, as well
as having lots of fun.
No-Sew Tote Monday Zoom Not ready to give up that old
t-shirt you’ve outgrown? Why not
June 14 turn it into an upcycled, earth-
10am friendly tote bag to use at the
park or beach this summer!
Materials: an old t-shirt, scissors
Pet Show and Tell Thursday Zoom Introduce us to your favorite furry
friend! Children will have the
June 17 opportunity to show off their pet
11am and tell us all about him or
her. No pets? Show and tell us
about your favorite stuffed animal
instead!
3Children’s Workshops Continued
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Father’s Day Nature Saturday Zoom A simple nature picture craft for
that special guy in your life.
Picture June 19
Materials: Nature templates (will
10am send), items from nature (leaves,
flowers, twigs, pebbles –
whatever you wish), glue
(possibly a glue gun for heavier
nature items)
Let’s Talk About Tuesday Zoom Kids have big feelings too! Let's
have a fun time together using
Feelings June 22 books, songs and a DIY
10am Emotions Flip Book craft to talk
about those feelings and why
sharing them is important!
“Pout-Pout Fish” Thursday Zoom Join us today as we read “The
Pout-Pout Fish” and create an
Ziploc Bag June 24 aquarium in a bag. Materials: a
Aquarium 10am large Ziploc bag, masking tape or
duct tape, glitter (optional) small
foam or small plastic sea
animals, sharpie markers, blue
hair gel
Paper Plate Dream Saturday Zoom Bad dreams happen, but let’s
make a dream catcher together
Catcher June 26 and try and catch them!
11am Materials: paper plates, paints
and brushes, hole punch and
yarn OR coloured paper,
scissors, string, ribbon, raffia,
yarn, feathers, glue or tape,
beads, gems, glitter,
etc ...whatever you have!
Niagara Story Walk Monday Zoom Featuring the book " If you Plant
A Seed" by Kadir Nelson! “ This
and Craft June 28 book demonstrates the process
11am of planting and growing for young
children and how planting a seed
of kindness can bear sweet fruit.
Children will experience a virtual
Storywalk®,
For the craft portion, Planting Ma-
terials will be Provided! -potting
soil, dry kidney/lima beans (or 4
use a seed of your choice if you
have any), plastic cups with hole
poked in the bottom for drainage,Children’s Workshops Continued
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Canada Day Wednesday Zoom Canada Day is tomorrow! Let’s make
a healthy, layered fruit smoothie with
Red and White June 30 fruit and juice you probably have
Smoothies! 1pm on-hand, to celebrate (and practice
math skills at the same time)!
Materials: Blender or food processor,
2 frozen bananas, strawberries,
raspberries, orange juice,
pomegranate (or another red fruit)
juice, plain or vanilla yogourt, ice
Infant Workshop
Infant Picassso
Monday, June 21, 9:30am
Get out your paint brushes, canvas & camera! It's time to watch your baby in action!
Come and join in today and watch your infant turn into a baby Picasso.
Circle Time on Zoom
Join an EarlyON Educator for live Zoom Circle time every week
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Circle Time EVERY Friday at Zoom If your child has any song
11am requests, please include
Includes songs,
those choices in your email.
stories and activities EVERY Tuesday at
9am
EVERY Wednesday
at 6:30pm
5EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRES:
EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRES:
•Are places where parents, caregivers and children build strong relationships with each
• other and connect
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parents, families and
andEarlyON
childrenprofessionals
build strong relationships with each
other and connect with other families and EarlyON professionals
•Offer a variety of programs and services that meet the unique needs of children and fami-
• Offer a variety of programs and services that meet the unique needs of children and
lies in an inclusive environment
families in an inclusive environment
• Provide
•Provide resources
resources and workshops
and workshops with up-to-date
with up-to-date information
information for allfor all stages
stages of your
of your family
family life, from preconception and prenatal care, to nutrition, toilet training, toddler
life, from preconception and prenatal care, to nutrition, toilet training, toddler curiosity,
curiosity, and early school experiences
and early school experiences
• Are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education through Niagara Region Children
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funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education through Niagara Region Children Services
Do you have questions about your child’s health or growth and development?
Now you can:
· Call @ 905-684-7555 or 1-888-505-6074 ext.7555
· Email
· Live Chat (auto-translated in 90 different languages)
· Facebook messenger
With a public health nurse at Niagara Parents.
Nurses are happy to provide reliable advice about; pregnancy, newborn care, feeding
your baby, behavioural issues, child or parental mental health concerns, and community
supports. A public health nurse is available to answer your questions Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You are also able to register for many of our clinics and classes
at niagararegion.ca/parents. We’re with your every step of the way
Visit any one of these sites to find more about EarlyON virtual services,
resources and contact information.
YMCA Twitter: @YMCANiagara
Facebook: YMCA of Niagara
www.youtube.com
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