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.

👩‍👧 The Gentle Reset – Postpartum and Baby Wellness Program

The Gentle Reset is a new 10-week community cohort designed to support the physical, mental, emotional and social recovery of new caregivers during the critical “fourth trimester” and beyond. This program is a fun approach to wellness with participation and resources from certified specialists, including a postpartum doula, board-certified music therapist, postnatal yoga instructor, and recreation practitioners, as well as community activities for staying active with your little one! This program is ideal for most newborns up until walking age.

Wellness areas that are included within this cohort are as follows:

Welcome/Play-Based Introduction
Regulation & Connection
Community Fitness Offering
Postnatal Yoga Session
Movement & Sensory Songs
Mindfulness for Parents: Finding Calm In The Chaos
Stroller Walk at Neil's Pond
Preparing for the Transition: Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Picnic in the Park/Healthy Eating and Feeding
Self-Care Activity & Celebration

Specific activities/weeks are subject to change

Schedule: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Program Duration: August 26 - October 28
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Youth Centre)
Admission: $10 per session (includes baby and caregiver)
Registration: Registration opens on Thursday, August 13 at 12:00 p.m. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

🖐️ Mud Pies and High Fives

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: October 5 - December 9
Registration: Registration opens on September 22 at 1:00 p.m. for Paradise Residents and on September 24 at 1:00 p.m. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

🧸 Tiny Explorers

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.

There will be no classes available on the following dates:

Sept 30, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
Nov 11, 2026
Dec. 11, 2026
Dec. 18, 2026 - Jan 1st 2027 (Resume Jan 4, 2027)
March 5, 2027
March 12, 2027
March 26 - April 2, 2027 (Resume April, 5)
May 24, 2027

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Cost: Free drop-in, no registration required
Ages: 0 - 18 Months and Caregivers
Program Length: September 9, 2026 - June 18, 2027

👶 Tot-time

This program is designed to provide children and caregivers with opportunities to play together using equipment, toys, and space that may not be available at home. It also offers a welcoming environment where children can interact and socialize with others their age through play-based experiences.

Our program features a variety of toys and equipment suitable for children ages 0-6 years, encouraging active play, exploration, and social development.

No registration required! Enjoy a large space where children can run, play, and burn off some energy while caregivers connect with other families in the community.

Times:

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

There will be no program on the following dates:

September 30, 2026
October 12, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 18, 2026 - January 1, 2027 (program resumes January 4, 2027)
March 5, 2027
March 12, 2027
March 26, 2027, to April 2, 2027 (program resumes April 5, 2027)
May 24, 2027

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.

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.