Play Troop / EarlyON at the SSCC
Drop-in for parents and care providers with children ages 0-6 at the South Side Community Centre
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8:57 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday|Wednesday|Thursday|Friday
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South Side Community Centre
Please note that Play Troop / EarlyON will be closed May 19 and May 30.
Join Emma and Hannah for Play Troop / EarlyON drop-in, an in-person playgroup for parents and care providers with children ages 0-6. The program is facilitated in English on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and offered in French on Wednesdays. All families and care providers with children ages 0-6 are welcome.
The South Side Community Centre provides access to indoor and outdoor play spaces. Bring indoor shoes and a peanut free snack. Please note that hot beverages such as tea and coffee are not permitted in the Play Troop / EarlyON program areas.
Upcoming sessions:
- April 23: Play & Learn in French
- April 24: Play & Learn
- April 27: STEM
- April 28: Messy Play
- April 30: Play & Learn in French
- May 1: Play & Learn
- May 2: Play & Learn
- May 5: Sensory Play
- May 7: Play & Learn in French
- May 8: Play & Learn
- May 9: STEM
- May 12: Messy Play
- May 14: Play & Learn in French
- May 15: Play & Learn
- May 16: Play & Learn
- May 21: Play & Learn in French
- May 22: Play & Learn
- May 26: Messy Play
- May 28: Play & Learn in French
- May 29: Play & Learn
Special Activities:
NEW! Friday Park Days with Play Troop / EarlyON
Meet Play Troop/EarlyON at various parks around Petawawa on Fridays starting in May from 9:00-11:30 AM for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-6. Please plan to meet the group directly at the park and note that the drop-in at the South Side Community Centre is closed on Friday Park Days.
- May 23: Melfa Street Park Day / 9:00-11:30 AM
This activity takes place outdoors, please bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle.
Sensory Play Lending Library
The Play Troop / EarlyON Sensory-Play Lending Library is comprised of three main components: a sensory tray, sensory items and a variety of tools that were all thoughtfully chosen to promote exploration and purposeful play. Families have the opportunity to get creative and enjoy some sensory experiences in the comfort of their own home for one week at a time. A new sensory experience is available to borrow every other week!
Kits are available for registered families to pick up every other Friday at the South Side Community Centre at 1578 Wolfe Ave. Visit www.keyon.ca to view the next upcoming pick up dates. The Sensory-Play Lending Library registration opens 2 weeks prior to the pickup day and registration closes 1 week before pickup day, making each registration open for a week.
Families keep the sensory fillers that were in the bag (e.g. rice, beans, pastas, playdough, etc.) and return the sensory tray and sensory tools to the same location on the following Friday. Recommended for children ages 2 – 6 years old. Items are cleaned and sanitized between uses.
Preregister through your KEyON account to secure your kit!
This program welcomes all families and is facilitated in English with French support available on request. Wednesday drop-in sessions are offered in French.
For any questions or more information contact Playtroop@PetawawaMFRC.com.
Pre-register on KEyON
KEyON Account Information
Play Troop / EarlyON Monthly Activities Calendar
Visit the Activities Calendar page to see the themed sessions available this month.
