Play Troop / EarlyON Drop-In at the South Side Community Centre

Please note that the program is closed the following days: Closed February 9, 16, 23 and March 9 and 23.

Join us at Play Troop / EarlyON at the South Side Community Centre from 9:00-11:30 AM for a drop-in, in-person playgroup for parents and care providers with children ages 0-6.  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.

Download the February Calendar

Download the March Calendar

Upcoming sessions:

• February 16 – Closed

• February 18 – Play and Learn

• February 19 – Play and Learn

• February 20 – STEM

• February 23 – Closed

• February 25 – Play and Learn

• February 26 – Play and Learn

• February 27 – Play and Learn

• March 2 – Messy Play

• March 4 – Play and Learn

• March 5 – Play and Learn

• March 6 – STEM

• March 9 – Closed

• March 11 – Play and Learn

• March 12 – Play and Learn

• March 13 – Play and Learn

• March 16 – St. Patrick's Day Party

• March 18 – Play and Learn

• March 19 – Play and Learn

• March 20 – STEM

• March 23 – Closed

• March 25 – Play and Learn

• March 26 – Play and Learn

• March 27 – Play and Learn
• March 30 - Messy Play

St. Patrick's Day Party - March 16 / 9 -11:30 AM

Get ready to Shamrock and Roll at the Play Troop/EarlyON St. Patrick's Day Party! Join us for a fun-filled morning of games, crafts and activities, and don't forget to wear your best green attire! This program takes place from 9:00-11:30AM in the gym at the South Side Community Centre ; 1578 Wolfe Ave. Pre-registration is not required.

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. 

For any questions or more information contact Playtroop@PetawawaMFRC.com.