Classes at Play Café
Classes and Workshops
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(Please call/email us first regarding availability)
or Contact us to register: 705 874 3517 / [email protected] Credit, Cash/Debit in store, and EMT accepted.
Little Art Explorers – Craft time! – 18 months – 4 years +
Join us for a weekly art project! Painting, cutting, and pasting are just a few of the ways in which our young artists express their creativity and develop fine motor skills. Adult participation is required. Cost is included in Play Pass. Wednesdays at 10:30am.
**New** Infant Massage Circle – 4 week Series
Starts: January 16th and runs for 4 weeks, 10am to 11am
Cost: $50 + HST Pre-registration is required.
This is a four week session that includes a full body massage, group discussion, powerpoint presentations, review of baby states and cues, baby soothing techniques (gas, sleep) and more. It is suited for any caregiver that would like to learn or review baby care basics, massage and connect with other parents. We will review the Family Triad Model as the base of this course, including touch, communication and environment.
Powerpoint offerings include Brain Development and the Need for Touch, States and Cues and Triad Model and Epigenetics. Breathwork for parents is a grounding component to this unique offering. This class is taught by certified infant massage instructor Sonja Martin. Participants should bring baby (no matter the state), a blanket and extra clothes. Oil and handouts provided.
Parent + Child Family Paint Nights
DATES: January 18th 6pm
Cost: $40.00 plus HST for 1 adult/child pair. extra siblings $10
Ages: 4 years +
It’s all about fun, creativity, and spending time together! No artistic talent required! Step by step instructions from our fantastic art teacher. Paint and learn together with your child. You will both bring home a masterpiece! Pre-Registration is required to book. Payment must be provided in advance to hold your spot. Event is non-refundable but can be transferable.
MOM + BABY GROUP
Wednesday’s from 1:30pm-2:30pm (Starts January 9th and runs for 6 weeks)
Join us at the Play Cafe for a group just for you! Sit back and relax with your babe and a beverage as we chat, get to know, and cheer each other on. Recommended for parents with babies newborn to pre-crawling.
The group is facilitated by Sarah Susnar who owns/operates Play Cafè and is a birth and postpartum doula and early childhood educator. So you will get some new friends plus support from a doula all in one group <3
We will have guest speakers and discuss various topics each week!
Cost: $65 + hst (Includes cafe beverages)
Topics Include:
Infant Massage
Intro to Solids
Pelvic Floor
Mama Nutrition/Wellness
Baby Sign Language
Infant Sleep ….. and sometimes a fun Mama and Baby Craft project!
Musical Baby Signs:
Cost: $55 + HST for 6 weeks
Tuesday’s at 10am starts Jan 15th
Together we will explore American Sign Language vocabulary using songs, play, and family and baby connection. This class is a mixture of Sign Language as well as musical Mother Goose program.
Pre-registration is required. Limited space. Classes are geared for families with children up to 18 months (older children would be fine too! We are flexible)
Limited spots for babies 7 months and up. Pre-registration is required. Play before and/or after class! Come and make a craft with baby! Make 2 take home canvases made by you and babe and 2 sensory experiences that are fun and messy! Wonderful opportunity to have fun and help with fine motor and brain development! Pre-registration with payment required. Limited to 4 spots.
Music and Motion with Martha:
Thursday’s starting January 17th – 6 Weeks
Baby Class @ 9:30am
Toddler/Preschooler Age @ 10:30am
Limited Spots Available. Pre-registration is required.
Cost: $90 + HST for 6 week session
(Includes playtime before and/or after)
Baby Class: In the baby class we will be exploring new objects – how they feel, how they sound, how they look, etc. I will bring in scarves, shakers, and bells for these activities. We will be listening to instruments such as wood blocks, different shakers, triangles, flutes, all with the intent of learning and being exposed to various sounds (timbres) in the world. Another key element is the dancing we will be doing to help the babies explore the world from new angles, heights, perspectives. This class provides an opportunity for parents to get out and meet other parents with children of a similar age, and get support, ideas, and friendship.
Toddler Class: Now that your child is a toddler, our focus in this class we will be exploring ways to develop fine motor dexterity; positive social interactions including turn taking; creativity and self expression; and vocabulary through singing. We will play with rhythm sticks, shakers, glockenspiel, and more. I will, of course also bring in my banjo, flute, Irish drum and ukulele.
Ukulele Class: Wednesday’s at 6:30pm starting January 16th (6 weeks $85 + hst)
Must bring your own instruments. Class is for anyone aged 8+ wanting to learn the ukulele! Pre-registration is required. This is a beginner class but can be easily adapted to students from previous classes! Call 705 874 3517 or register online: www.playcafepeterborough.com/programs
Parent + Baby Yoga Connection: Tuesday’s 2pm starting Jan. 15th (6 weeks – $72+HST)
This is a gentle, safe, yoga, song and stretch class for new parents. It will focus on parent baby connection through gentle stretches, breath work and massage. It will be a time to honour this important transition time while supporting the needs of new families. This is geared for babies newborn to age two. Facilitated by Sonja Martin of Rooted Lavender. RYT 500. Pre-Registration is required.
Gentle Hatha Adult Yoga: Tuesday’s 7pm starting Jan. 15th (6 weeks $65+HST)
Pre-registration is required.
This is a gentle yoga class suitable for those brand new to yoga or those with added experience. Students will be guided in this time of renewal through a series of gentle postures, breath and mind work aiming to calm the mind and increase alertness. It will be enjoyable for everyone regardless of body type or fitness level. Students will be safely guided through the asanas (postures) and relaxation techniques as we stretch and strengthen our being. Teacher : Sonja Martin, RYT 500
Monthly Supports:
Postpartum + New Parent Support Meet-up: Now offered weekly at our Infant Feeding Circle (now called Baby and Me Support Circle)
Ask a Doula:
The 2nd Saturday of the month at 10am, Serenity Doula Care and Andrea Paul Birth Services will be available to ask all your fertility, pregnancy, birth, and baby questions!
Baby and Me Circle of Support: Friday’s 1pm-2pm This new offering is for parents with babies needing weekly support with feeding/sleep/need out of the house! This meet up is facilitated by the Serenity Doula Care Doula’s as well as from Peer Support. Older children are welcome to play at a discounted rate of $5.00
Special Events/Workshops:
CPR – AED Training with All Heart CPR (Amy Dechaine)
Dates: Monday Jan. 14th 6pm, Sunday Jan. 27th 2pm
Fee: $55 + HST (includes Student Work Book)
Course Duration: 4hrs
Pre-registration please contact Amy: http://allheartcpr.ca/
“What do I do if my baby stops breathing or what if my child chokes?” These are the most common questions I get from parents and caregivers.
Becoming a parent is an amazing event full of miracles happening every day but it also makes us feel vulnerable and full of new responsibilities. It is all part of this wonderful journey!
There are many things we can do to prepare ourselves and learning how to keep our family safe in the event of an emergency is definitely one of them!
Join me and learn a skill that will save lives!!
With our CPR class you will learn:
• To understand CPR and how best to handle an emergency
• CPR for an adult, child and infant
• CPR with the help of others
• How to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) on an adult, child and infant
• When and how to help a choking adult, child and infant
My classes are interactive and full of fun! We are a breastfeeding and child friendly class and we can be as flexible as you need. Dress comfortably and be ready for a hands on experience!
*Upon successful completion of the course the student will receive a certification valid for 1 year.
KIDS NIGHT OUT! Christmas Party Theme!
(Parents Night Out!!)
Dec. 21st 5:30pm – 7:45pm
*Pizza, Holiday Crafts, Music, Games, Hot Chocolate, and Cookie Decorating!*
Drop off the kids for a fun night while you go out for dinner or do some last minute shopping!
Ages: 2.5 – 9 years (must be potty trained!)
Cost: $25 + HST / Siblings $15 + HST
Call 705 874 3517 to pre-register (required)