Child and Family Programming

Our Tot-time playgroups will help get you and your children (ages 0 – 6 years) moving, all designed to help your child develop gross motor skills!

Role of parents or caregivers in our programs:

  • Enjoy the program with your child(ren). Our program is a play-with-your-child experience that provides you opportunities to engage in the space together.
  • Supervise your child(ren). You are expected to play with or be always alongside your child(ren).
  • Share and respect the space. Respect time limits, encourage respectful interactions, tidy-up together, and stay home when you are sick.

Our Recreation Employees are here to:

  • Connect with you.
  • Provide a warm and welcoming space.
  • Role model positive parent-child engagement.
  • Create an enriched play space and engaging invitations to play.

Tiny Explorers provides the opportunity for caregivers to connect with each other while their little ones safely discover their surroundings and play with other tiny adventurers. So, grab your favourite beverage and get ready for some much-needed adult time while your little ones make new friends!

Please note that indoor footwear is required. Outdoor footwear must be removed before entering the gymnasium.

Times:

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Cost: Free drop-in, no registration required
Ages: 0 - 18 Months & Caregivers
Program Length: September 8, 2025, to June 26, 2026. No sessions on the following days:

  • December 12 & 19
  • December 22 - January 2, 2026
  • Between April 3 - 10, 2026

Join your little one for an epic journey of discovery with our program, "Mud Pies and High Fives!" Together, you'll be whisked away into a world of sensory play, where you'll bond over fun activities and learn new things along the way. Every week, we'll explore a new theme, sparking imagination and learning through play.

Times:

  • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (Ages 6 - 18 months)

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Cost: $15 per child - per session
Ages: 0 - 6 years old
Program Length: January 14 - March 20
Registration: Registration opens on December 17 at 12:00 p.m. for Paradise Residents and on December 19 at 12:00 p.m. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Tot-time provides the opportunity for children and caregivers to play together with equipment and space that they normally would not have. It also provides a space where children can socialize with others their own age. Children can enjoy various toys and equipment, from ride-on toys, balls, small climbing structures, musical toys, colouring and drawing tables, and more!

Please note that indoor footwear is required. Outdoor footwear must be removed before entering the gymnasium.

Times:

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Cost: Free drop-in, no registration required
Ages: 0 - 6 years old

Program Length: September 8, 2025, to June 26, 2026. No sessions on the following days:

  • December 12 & 19
  • December 22 - January 2, 2026
  • Between April 3 - 10, 2026

Pop-ups

We are not offering any pop-ups at this time.

For directions on how to create an account for the Recreation Portal, please visit Creating a Public Access Account. As well, if anyone needs assistance or does not have access to online registration, please contact us via email.

Contact Us

Town of Paradise
28 McNamara Drive Paradise, NL A1L 0A6,
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T. 709-782-1400,
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