March Newsletter

This month offers all kinds of weather leading to a bigger variety of wintertime activities - skating at local outdoor rinks, nature walks/snowshoeing, playgrounds/special locations, cook-outs and even library visits!

Weather was been pretty amazing in early February and we all wonder what March might bring! Often we get a lot of wind and this means choosing our play locations carefully. Sometimes we need a warm up space a little more often than usual.

What We’re Up To This Month

March can be a wetter, windier month so packing extra mitts and socks is really beneficial to your child.

We are going to have a Special Saturday Session* (see below) as well as some skating days for both Preschool and Adventure Thursdays. There is a possibility of a Xcountry ski day for Thursday's group (extra fee for rentals).

Did you know that Life Outside Gear Exchange is changing location? They are running a 70% off sale RIGHT NOW and still have children's skates on the shelf if you need some. Remember - all skate days require a helmet.

Additionally, I am attending an Early Learning Conference put on by the Metis Nation on March 6th and 7th. PPR will be closed on Friday March 6th.

TODDLER TUESDAYS

Our goal is to get some time outside no matter the weather because the two year olds sure love to play! We are hoping to get out around town a bit more this month.

Library locations, Gabriel Dumont and the Forestry Farm are a couple of fun ideas.

Got a fave spot to share? Do tell.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

9:30AM-11:00AM

Fees: $15-30/child/session

(sliding scale still avail!)

HOT TIP: bring mini-mitts for snack time to keep the chill off the fingers

OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL

Exploring is the name of the game! Climbing, sledding, fort visits, shovelling, skating and stories are some of our favorite things.

In March we want to hit the outdoor rink a few times and try our feet at snowshoeing!

Mondays March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Wednesdays Mar 4, 11, 18, 24

Fridays March 13, 20, 27

9:30AM-12:30PM

$35/child/session*

HOT TIP: It's always a good idea to try share sporting gear if we can. Reach out of you have skates, snowshoes or helmets that can be loaned, traded or sold.

*After care available til 4pm on Mondays and Wednesdays!

ADVENTURE THURSDAYS

With the sun coming up earlier each morning, we are working on our fire building and tool skills at our out of town locations as well as trying skating, snowshoeing and even a potential ski day! Special site visits may include Beaver Creek, Forestry Farm and Waneskewin this month.

March 5, 12, 19, 26th

10:00AM-3:00PM

$45/child/session

HOT TIP: with lengthier times outside, packing a couple 'hot pockets' can really take the chill of hands and feet.

*SPECIAL* SATURDAY SESSION

*NEW*

Parents...do you ever feel like you need some forest fun & sunshine?

Working 9-5 on the weekdays?

This is for you!!

This is a parented Outdoor Adventure/Play session.

You get to pack your own backpack, throw on those boots and get out on the land with your kid(s).

MARCH 28th

10:00AM to 1:00PM

$35/family

(maximum 12 families)

PLANNING AHEAD?

Are you a planner?

I sure am.

Just a few things that many of us plan for....

Summer Day Camps

OR

Regular Programs over the Summer??

Out of Town Programs

Summer Holidays

Please be in touch if you have summer needs. Lots happening in my world over the summer and I like to be able to offer city daycamps for at least 4 to 5 weeks over July and August.

Give me your dates please!!

Contact diannebeckett8@gmail.com for information!