Leeds and Grenville
Program Guide
A listing of community
programs for families with
children of any age from
infants to teens, as well as
parent education that is
happening throughout the
communities of Leeds and
Grenville.
Winter/Spring
2017
www.leedsgrenville.com
This guide is a project of the Ontario Early Years Centre, a
program of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
The information included in this guide is collected from many
different agencies and all are free of charge, unless there is a fee
mentioned. Each listing has information about times and
locations, and most have a telephone number for further
information. If you have a question about a particular listing,
please call the contact number first.
Inclusion of a group or program in this resource does not imply
endorsement by the United Counties of Leeds and
Grenville. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of
information in this calendar, and we apologize for any errors.
For more information please call 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374.
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PARENT EDUCATION
Positive Parenting
Café
Come and explore solutions to normal, everyday
parenting challenges! Free.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
BROCKVILLE OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
Mar. 7 - Bedtime Routines
Apr. 4 - Disobedience
Kids Have Stress Too!
A workshop designed to help parents better
understand childhood stress and to help them
teach their children ways to manage anxiety and
stress. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Apr. 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays) 6:30 - 8:30 pm
O’Reilly’s Your Independent Grocer Community
Room, 150 Prescott Centre Dr., Prescott
May 11, 18, 25 (Thursdays) 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
June 6, 13, 20 (Tuesdays) 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Grenville Mutual Ins. Co., 380 Colonnade Dr.
Kemptville
May 2 - Tantrums
KEMPTVILLE OEYC, Madison Montessori
Academy (downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
Mar. 28 - Disobedience
Apr. 25 - Tantrums
May 23 - Bedtime Routines
Register on-line:
www.healthunit.org/children/triplep/
or call: 1-800-660-5853
Feeding Your Baby Solid Food
Feeding your baby solid food is an exciting time
that comes with many questions. Attend this
workshop to learn about the signs that your
baby is ready for solid food, which and how
much food to start with, allergies and more.
Don’t miss this hands-on experience where you
will also be preparing and tasting homemade
baby food! Babe in arms welcome. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Apr. 24 (Monday) 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
June 8 (Thursday) 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Gananoque OEYC, 375 William St. S.
June 26 (Monday) 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Kemptville OEYC, Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
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Grocery Store Tour
Good Food for a Healthy Baby
It can be a struggle to shop for and prepare lowcost, healthy foods that your family enjoys. Join
Dana Hawthorne, Registered Dietician, for a tour
of the grocery store. Learn about planning
delicious and nutritious meals, reading food
labels, and stocking your kitchen - all in a
budget friendly way! Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Prenatal information, healthy eating and cooking
during pregnancy and postnatal support until
baby is 3 months old. Free.
For more info: call Joane Morin,
1-888-284-2204, ext. 3106
Apr. 24 (Monday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
O’Reilly’s Your Independent Grocer,
150 Prescott Centre Dr., Prescott
Jan. - June (Mondays) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
O’Reilly’s Your Independent Grocer,
150 Prescott Centre Dr., Prescott
Jan. - June (Mondays) 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Brockville Wesleyan Church, 33 Central Ave. E.
Breastfeeding Buddies
Breastfeeding support and infant check-ups.
Guest speakers periodically. Free.
For more info: call Country Roads
Community Health Centre, Early Years Team,
1-888-998-9927, ext. 246 or
[email protected]
th
Jan. - June (4 Monday of the month)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Country Roads Community Health Centre,
4319 Cove Rd., Portland
Infant CPR
Breastfeeding Clinic
Parents are invited to attend a FREE session on
basic Infant CPR facilitated by a Paramedic from
Leeds & Grenville Paramedic Services. Please
note that this is not a certified training.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Our FREE breastfeeding clinic can provide you
with information and support to give you the
confidence to know your baby is breastfeeding
well. Consultations are one-on-one with
Registered Nurses who are trained to provide
support to breastfeeding families. You may drop
in or make an appointment by calling the Health
Action Line 1-800-660-5853.
Breastfeeding Support is offered at the
following Health Unit locations:
Mar. 8 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Gananoque OEYC, 375 William St. S.
May 17 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
June 23 (Friday) 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Kemptville OEYC, Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
Brockville
Jan. - June (Mon., Wed., Fri.)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
458 Laurier Blvd., please use the clinic entrance at
the west side of the building
Smiths Falls
Jan. - June (Mon. & Fri.)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
25 Johnston St., please use the main entrance of
the building
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Breastfeeding Support Drop-In
La Leche League Canada
Mother-to-Mother breastfeeding information
and support facilitated by an accredited Leader,
plus lending library and refreshments. Babies
and toddlers welcome! Free.
Brockville & Area
For more info: call Julie, 613-925-0067
nd
Jan. - June (2 Wednesday of each month)
6:30 - 8:15 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
North Grenville & Area
For more info: call Linda, 613-258-4667
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Jan. - June (4 Thursday of each month)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Kemptville OEYC, Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
Individual Parent Education
Provided by the Early Years Registered Nurse.
Content is flexible and can include topics such as
healthy pregnancy, interventions in labour,
newborn care, labour support, breastfeeding,
transitioning to parenthood and more. Free.
For more info: call Country Roads
Community Health Centre, Early Years Team,
1-888-998-9927, ext. 246
Country Roads Community Health Centre,
4319 Cove Rd., Portland
INFANT PROGRAMS
Sign Language with Baby
Learn American Sign Language with your baby
through songs, stories and activities. Birth - 12
months. No siblings. Bring a blanket. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Jan. 30 - Mar. 6 (Mondays) 10:30 - 11:30 am
Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St.
Parent Education and Support
Program for pregnant woman, parent,
grandparent, caregiver of children birth - 6 years.
Baby/child check up by Registered Nurse, Social
worker, Dietitian available. Parent child
interaction activities provided. Free.
To register or for more info: call Country
Roads Community Health Centre, Early Years
Team, 1-888-998-9927, ext. 246
Elgin Group
st
Jan. - June (1 Monday of the month)
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Elgin Municipal Complex, Community Room,
47 Main St.
Delta Group
nd
th
Jan. - June (2 and 4 Wednesday of the month)
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Delta Baptist Church, 24 King St.
Portland Group
rd
Jan. - June (3 Monday of the month)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Country Roads Community Health Centre,
4319 Cove Rd., Portland
Mar. 13 - Apr. 10, (Mondays) 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Kemptville OEYC, Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
Apr. 6 - May 4 (Thursdays) 10:30 - 11:30 am
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit,
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville
Baby Rhyme Time
For parents and their babies, birth to 12 months,
focuses on the pleasure and power of using
rhymes, songs and stories together in a group
setting. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Feb. 9 - Mar. 30 (Thursdays) 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
Mar. 29 - May 17 (Wednesdays) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Gananoque OEYC, 375 William St. S.
Apr. 28 - June 16 (Fridays) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Kemptville OEYC, Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
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BABY TALK
Baby Talk is a drop-in group for mothers, fathers
and their babies’ age birth to one year. Come and
join this supportive and relaxed atmosphere. It is
a chance to meet people, have your questions
answered, and seek support around the care and
feeding of your baby.
Each week a different topic will be presented or
information provided. Parents may drop in and
access information on a variety of topics. Free.
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Brockville
Ontario Early Years Centre
Commonwealth Public S chool
166 Pearl St. E.
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Kemptville
Ontario Early Years Centre
Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Gananoque
Ontario Early Years Centre
375 William St. S.
For more info: call the Ontario Early Years
Centre, 1-866-433-8933 x 2374 or the Leeds,
Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit,
1-800-660-5853.
Baby Bookworms
A fun interactive playtime featuring books, songs
and rhymes for babies (birth - 12 months) and
their caregivers. Free.
To register: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or
[email protected]
Jan. 11 - Mar. 1 (Wednesdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
TODDLER PROGRAMS
OEYC Toddler Programs
A five week program that provides information
about: play, exploration & experimentation and
development of a toddler in a fun and interactive
way. For children 12 - 30 months with their
parent/caregiver. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Gananoque Ontario Early Years Centre,
375 William St. S.
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Feb. 1 - Learning Through Play
Feb. 8 - Art & Sensory
Feb. 15 - Me & My Body
Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St.
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Feb. 22 - Music & Movement
Mar. 1 - Snuggle up & Read
Babytime
Continuing from our previous program, we will
be offering half an hour of songs and rhymes to
help your baby’s pre-literacy skills. A second half
hour will be social time for parents and children.
Max. 15 adults per program. Max. 15 adults per
program. Birth - 18 months, older siblings
accepted. Free.
To register or for more info: call 613-6585575 or [email protected]
Jan. 19 - Mar. 9, Mar. 23 - May 25
(Thursdays) 10:30 - 11:30 am
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St.
KEMPTVILLE Ontario Early Years Centre,
Madison Montessori Academy (downstairs),
2965 County Rd. #43
Fridays, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Feb. 3 - Learning Through Play
Feb. 10 - Art & Sensory
Feb. 17 - Me & My Body
Feb. 24 - Music & Movement
Mar. 3 - Snuggle up & Read
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Toddler Time
Interactive parent/child program includes
reading, activities, singing and playtime. Birth 4 years. Free.
For more info call 613-924-2048 or
[email protected]
Jan. - June (Thursdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Athens Public Library, 5 Central St.
PRESCHOOL
PROGRAMS
Ontario Early Years
Centre
Play & Learn Schedule
A drop-in program for dads, moms,
grandparents, caregivers and their children
birth to 6 years. Join us for art, playdough,
learning and fun! Free.
For more info:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Brockville, Commonwealth Public School,
166 Pearl St. E.
Mon - Fri., 9:00 - 11:30 am
Wed. 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Starts Jan. 14, Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 am
“Play
is often talked about
as if it were a relief from
serious learning.
But for children, play is
serious learning.
Play is really the work of
childhood.”
Fred Rogers
Kemptville, in Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 am
Tues., 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Prescott, TR Leger School, 490 Jessup St.,
Hyde St. entrance
Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 am
Gananoque, 375 William St. S.
Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 am
Athens, Pineview Public School
Room 14, 8 George St.
Starts Jan. 9, Mon. & Wed., 9:00 - 11:30 am
Cardinal, Benson Public School,
4005 James St.
Starts Jan. 10, Tues. & Fri., 9:00 - 11:30 am
Elgin, Public Library, 26 Halladay St.
Starts Jan. 6, Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
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Getting Ready For Kindergarten
Family Gym Time
Kindergarten readiness program for children
eligible for kindergarten in September 2017.
For 3 year olds. Free.
To register or for more info:
Call 613-258-4711 or visit www.ngpl.ca
Enjoy being active with your children in the gym.
We will run, play with balls, navigate an obstacle
course, use a parachute and more. This program
will move outside in May and June, weather
permitting. Birth - 6 years. Free.
For more info:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Jan. 9 - Mar. 7 (Mondays &Tuesdays)
10:00 - 11:00 am
North Grenville Public Library, 1 Water St.,
Kemptville
Library Bookworms
Interactive storytime program for children 2 - 4
years featuring books, music, rhymes, early
literacy and numeracy activities and
opportunities for cooperative play. Free.
To register: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or
[email protected]
Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 (Tuesdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
OR
Jan. 12 - Mar. 2 (Thursdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
FAMILY EVENTS
Storytime
FREE program for parents, grandparents and
caregivers with children birth - 6 years, and older
siblings. Share the joy of reading and spark your
child's curiosity with books.
For more info: call 613-925-4340
Jan. 13 - Feb. 17, (Fridays) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Mar. 10 - Apr. 21, (Fridays) 10:00 - 11:30 am
May 12 - June 16, (Fridays) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Prescott Public Library, 360 Dibble St. W.
The World of Literacy
Interactive activities that promote the different
stages of Literacy in a child’s development.
Please bring indoor shoes. Birth - 6 years. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18,
June 15 (Thursdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
TR Leger School Gym, 490 Jessup St., Prescott
Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26,
June 23 (Fridays) 9:00 - 10:00 am
Benson Public School Gym, 4005 James St.,
Cardinal
Family Literacy Day Event
Free event for families with young children.
Activities will include: playdough, drawing
station, story sacs
and literacy kits for
families to borrow,
loose parts to
explore and build
with, and fine motor
activities. The
evening will end
with a ‘bedtime’
story. Light supper
will be provided.
For more info:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Jan. 25 (Wednesday) 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St.
Supper in Your Sleepers
Join us for dinner, activities and games to
celebrate Family Literacy Day. Parents and their
children birth - 6 years, older siblings welcome.
Wear your pajamas! Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Jan. 26 (Thursday) 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
Jan. 20 (Friday) 9:30 - 11:00 am
Kemptville OEYC, Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
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Lire à chaque enfant à chaque
jour
Venez découvrir de nouveaux livres qui font
partie de l’initiative Lire à chaque enfant à
chaque jour. Des activités de base créatives
pour promouvoir alphabétisation et la joie de
lire. Un programme enfrancais ouvert à tous la
commonauté.
Téléphoner au 613-258-2225 pour plus
d’information
27 janvier (vendredi) 9h00 à 11h00
Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys, 50 promenade
Campus, pavillon Kemptville
Literacy Nature Walks
Parents and caregivers, with their children
birth - 6 years, are invited to enjoy a nature walk
experiencing literacy outdoors. Bring a snack
and dress for the weather. Older siblings
welcome. Washrooms available. Meet in the
parking lot for 9:45 am. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Apr. 7 (Friday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre, 1175 Limerick
Road, Oxford Station
Apr. 22 (Saturday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Lower Beverly Lake Park, 146 Lower Beverley Lake
Road, Delta
May 2 (Tuesday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Sand Bay County Park, 540 County Park Road,
Athens
May 5 (Friday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Jones Creek Trails, 1270 Thousand Islands
Parkway
Dental Screening/Fluoride
Varnishing
The dental hygienists from L, G & L District
Health Unit will be offering dental screening,
providing fluoride varnish to eligible children
and information about the Healthy Smiles
Ontario program. Birth - 6 years. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Feb. 15 (Wednesday) 9:00 - 11:00 am
Prescott OEYC, 490 Jessup St., Hyde St. Entrance
Kinderwalk
Join us for a walk on the Kinderwood trail to
learn about our local wildlife. Parents, caregivers
and children birth - 6 years. Rain or shine.
Please dress according to the weather. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
May 6 (Saturday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Mac Johnson Wildlife Area, Debruge Road, Tincap
May 26 (Friday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Mallorytown Landing Visitor Centre,
1121 Thousand Islands Parkway
June 2 (Friday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 105 Perth
Road North, Westport
June 7 (Wednesday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Gananoque Rogers Trail, meet at parking lot
behind the Recreation Centre, 600 King St. E.,
June 13 (Tuesday) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Mac Johnson Wildlife Area, Debruge Road, Tincap
Mar. 17 (Friday) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Anniversary Park, Ferguson Forest, entrance off
Highway 43, Kemptville. Please see map at
www.northgrenville.ca/files/Kinderwood.jpg
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Sarah’s Circle
Valentines for Vets
Early Literacy Program with stories, songs,
rhymes and crafts. Birth - 5 years. Free.
For more info: call 613-258-4711 or visit
www.ngpl.ca
This campaign is run annually by Veterans Affairs
Canada to encourage individuals to make
Valentines for veterans across Canada living in
long-term care facilities. This is a great way to
thank our vets for their service and the library
will be making available craft supplies for
families to come and make valentines. At the
end of the day, the valentines will be collected
and mailed to Veterans Affairs Canada, who will
see that they make it to vets for Valentine’s Day.
Free.
For more info: call 613-658-5575 or visit
www.edcarlibrary.ca
Jan. 9 - Mar. 7 (Mondays & Tuesdays)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Grenville Public Library, 1 Water St.,
Kemptville
Friday Fun Days
Early Literacy Story Time Drop in. Birth - 5 years.
Free.
For more info: call 613-258-4711 or visit
www.ngpl.ca
Jan. 13 - Mar. 10 (Fridays) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
North Grenville Public Library, 1 Water St.,
Kemptville
Family Storytime
Come in for half an hour of books and songs to
help your child develop pre-literacy skills, get
ready for kindergarten and foster a love of
learning. Drop-ins welcome! Free.
To register or for more info: call 613-6585575 or visit www.edcarlibrary.ca
Jan. 19 - Mar. 9, Mar. 23 - May 25 (Thursdays)
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Cardinal Branch, 618 County Rd. 2
Easter Egg Hunt
The library will again be hiding colourful eggs all
over their branches for young ones to find and
redeem for Easter chocolate! YUM! Free.
For more info: call 613-658-5575 or visit
www.edcarlibrary.ca
April 15 (Saturday) During Library hours.
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Cardinal Branch, 618 County Rd. 2
April 15 (Saturday) During Library hours.
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St.
Jan. - June During library hours
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Cardinal Branch, 618 County Rd. 2
Jan. - June During library hours
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St.
Wiggle Giggle Read
Stories, songs, rhymes and much more! Join us
for an hour of family fun and games for babies,
toddlers and preschoolers, birth - 4 years. Free.
For more info: call 613-923-1790 or
[email protected]
Jan. - June (Thursdays) 9:30 - 11:00 am
Front of Yonge Township Public Library,
76 County Rd. 5, S., Mallorytown
Bedtime Story Hour
Drop in Bedtime Story hour. Come in jammies,
bring a cuddly toy, snack provided. Birth - 8
years. Free
To register or for more info: www.ngpl.ca
Jan. - June (Third Tuesday of every month)
6:30 - 7:30 pm
North Grenville
Public Library,
1 Water St.,
Kemptville
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Tinker Lab
Drop-in to our kids’ makerspace and explore
your creative side. We supply the materials, you
provide the inspiration! Lego and creative
building sets, art supplies and more. Fun for all
ages. Free.
For more info: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424
or [email protected]
Jan. - June (Saturdays) 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Unravelled: a Knit & Crochet
Group for the Young and Young
at Heart
Love to knit or crochet? Want to learn? Bring
your projects along and socialize with other
yarn-happy people in a fun, relaxed
environment. Want to try knitting or crochet but
don't know where to begin? We have supplies
that you can borrow to get started. All ages.
Drop in. Free.
For more info: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424
or [email protected]
KINDERGARTEN &
SCHOOL-AGE
PROGRAMS
Mini Mind Masters
A fun, versatile, interactive program for
parents/caregivers and their children 4 - 6 years
that helps children build positive living skills
which they can use anytime, anywhere for the
rest of their lives. Babes in arms welcome. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Apr. 6, 20, 27, May 4 (Thursdays) 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E.
Apr. 29 - May 20 (Saturdays) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Kemptville OEYC, Madison Montessori Academy
(downstairs), 2965 County Rd. #43
May 24 - June 14 (Wednesdays) 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Gananoque OEYC, 375 William St. S.
Jan. - June (Tuesdays) 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Merrickville Cooperative
Playgroup
A parent-run playgroup for parents, caregivers
and their children birth to 6 years of age. Small
cost per visit.
For more info: call Mareesa, 613-355-3355
Jan. - June (Wednesdays) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read St.
Forest of Reading: Blue Spruce
Book Club
A fun book club for children from JK to Grade 2
to promote reading for enjoyment. We share &
discuss a variety of picture books accompanied
by games and activities.Registration is required
for this program. Free.
For more information or to register: call
613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or
[email protected]
Jan. 21 - April 1 (Alternating Saturdays)
10:00 - 10:45 am
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
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MakerSpace
Dream. Create. Invent. Join us at the library
where technology and art collide. For children
ages 6 - 12. Free.
To register or for more info: call 613-9231790 or [email protected]
Forest of Reading: Silver Birch
Book Club
Silver Birch Book Club (for children in Grades 36) celebrates Canadian authors and illustrators
while encouraging a love of reading.
Registration is required for this program. Free.
For more information or to register: call
613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or
[email protected]
Jan. 21 - April 1 (Alternating Saturdays)
11:00 - 11:45 am
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
March Break Boredom Busters
Nothing to do for March Break? Stop by the
library for some fun and games. Check out the
website www.edcarlibrary.ca closer to March
Break for a complete schedule of events.
Free.
To register or for more info: call 613-6585575 or visit www.edcarlibrary.ca
March 13 - 17
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Cardinal Branch, 618 County Rd. 2
March 13 - 17
Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library,
Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St.
March Break at the Brockville
Public Library
Fun, free programs for kids! Check the library
website at www.brockvillelibrary.ca for details.
Free.
For more info: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424
or [email protected]
March 13 - 17 (TBA)
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Jan. - June (First Tuesday of the month during
the school year) 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Front of Yonge Township Public Library,
76 County Rd. 5, S., Mallorytown
Lego Club
Build with your imagination and your friends.
For children ages 5 - 12. Free.
To register or for more info: call 613-9231790 or [email protected]
Jan. - June (First Saturday of each month)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Front of Yonge Township Public Library,
76 County Rd. 5, S., Mallorytown
Game On!
Drop in and play awesome board games like
Monopoly, Battleship and Twister; test your skills
with Just Dance, Rock Band, and Mario Kart on
the Wii; or bring along your portable device and
play Minecraft: Pocket Edition with friends. For
children 8 - 12 years. Free.
For more info: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424
or [email protected]
Jan. - June. (Thursdays) 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Prescott Youth Centre
We have lots to offer: movies, computers and
internet, games, cooking club, Wii, arts and
crafts, workshops, pool table, gym access and a
friendly and supportive adult staff. For youth
ages 8 - 18. Free.
For more info: call 613-925-2004
Jan. - June (Mon. - Wed.) 4:30 - 7:30 pm,
(Thurs. - Fri.) 4:00 - 8:30 pm.
Prescott Youth Centre, 490 Jessup Street, Hyde St.
entrance
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Freaks for Fiction
Obsessed with books? Passionate about
writing? Addicted to wattpad? Flipping out over
fanart? Full of feels? Join us for a different kind
of book club. Ages 12 - 18. Free.
For more info: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424
or [email protected]
Jan. - June (First Friday of the month)
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Forest of Reading: Red Maple
Book Club
LGBTQ+ Teen Drop-in
Safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ youth and
their allies to hang out, play video games, watch
movies, make rainbow crafts and socialize. Ages
13 - 18 years. Free.
For more info: call 613-342-3936, ext. 6432
or [email protected]
Jan. - June (Tuesdays) 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
PROFESSIONAL
WORKSHOPS
Play Develops Roots of Literacy
Red Maple Book Club celebrates Canadian
authors and aims to engage readers in
conversations around books. For students in
grades 7 & 8. Registration is required for this
program. Free.
For more information or to register: call
613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or
[email protected]
Mar. 29 (Wednesdays) 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St., E.
Dates TBA (Times TBA)
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
April 19 (Wednesdays) 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St., E.
Early Learning Professionals will explore the
positive impact of play using loose parts and
how it develops early literacy skills. Free.
To register:
Call OEYC, 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Kemptville Youth Centre Drop in
KYC is a safe and non-judgmental place to hang
out with great role models. Our main activities
are active and passive gaming, geocaching, hide
and seek, active play, and nerf fun. Ages 12 - 18
years. Free.
For more info: call 613-258-5212 or visit
www.kemptvilleyc.com
Jan. - June
(Mondays & Tuesdays) 2:00 - 6:00 pm,
(Wednesdays & Thursdays) 2:00 - 8:00 pm
(Fridays) 2:00 - 9:00 pm
Kemptville Youth Centre, 5 Oxford St. W.
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OTHER SERVICES AND
PROGRAMS
Ontario Early Years
Centre
A place for moms, dads, families, caregivers
and their children from birth to age 6. Free.
Raising children is hard work and we can
help!
In addition to drop-in programs, the OEYC also
offers the following programs and services:
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Early Literacy Specialist
Infant Hearing Screening
Telephone Support for Parents
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Parent Workshops - Kids Have Stress Too!
Infant Programs - Baby Rhyme Time, Sign
Language with Baby, Books with Babies
Toddler Programs - Art, Gross Motor,
Music, Literacy
Family Programs - Storytime
Field Trips
Book Lending Library
Professional Development for
Kindergarten teachers, ECE and other
early learning professionals
For more information about these programs
or services, please call:
1-866-433-8933 x 2374
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Licensed Child Care
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and
the Ministry of Education strive to foster social
and economic development in Ontario by
investing in and supporting an affordable,
accessible and accountable Child Care System
which benefits children, their parents and
caregivers, and the broader community.
For more info on licensed child care
programs: call 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2119
Child Care Fee Subsidy
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
manages and determines eligibility for child care
fee subsidies for residents of Leeds and Grenville
under the authority of the Child Care and Early
Years Act. Subsidies are available for children
ranging from birth to twelve years of age where
the parent(s) is/are employed or enrolled in an
educational or retraining program. Child care
fee subsidy applies only to contracted licensed
child care settings.
To make an appointment:
call 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2119
Autism Ontario
Autism is a developmental disorder affecting the
brain’s normal development of a person’s social
and communication skills. Diagnosis of autism
usually occurs in early childhood.
These services are located outside of Leeds &
Grenville, but provide service to Leeds &
Grenville.
Kingston Chapter
361 Montreal St., Kingston
For more info: call 613-507-7896, ext. 502
Developmental Services of Leeds
& Grenville, Children’s Services
Child and Family Supports: Children and Family
Community Counsellors offer a variety of clinical
and support services for children with
developmental/intellectual disabilities and their
families in the Leeds and Grenville areas. Free.
For information or to make a referral: call
1-866-544-5614 or 613-345-1290
@LG_EarlyYears
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Infant and Child Development
Program
An early intervention program providing service
and supports to infants/preschoolers (birth - age
5 years) and their families in Leeds and Grenville.
Any parent may refer if they have concerns
about their baby’s development. Community
agency or professional individual may refer a
child with the parent’s permission.
For more info: call Brockville General
Hospital community based service,
613-345-1662.
First Year, First Visit
Open to all residents of Leeds, Grenville and
Lanark that have children birth - 4 years of age.
This allows the parents and caregivers to discuss
proper oral care for infants and young children
to observe any signs of early childhood tooth
decay at an early stage. Age Group: birth - 4
years. Free.
By appointment, (Mon. - Fri.) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Health Unit Offices and Family and Child Groups
at various locations in Leeds, Grenville and
Lanark.
For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and
Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853.
Ontario’s Enhanced 18-Month
Well Baby Visit
18-months is a critical time in a child’s
development and a visit to a health care
provider at this time is important. Ontario has a
longer, more in depth visit at 18-months as it is
the last in the series of scheduled health care
visits prior to a child starting school. During the
visit, parents will have the opportunity to discuss
their child’s growth and development and ask
any questions they may have regarding healthy
child development, parenting, and community
resources. Free.
For more info: call the Health Action line at
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health
Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or visit
www.18monthvisit.ca.
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO)
Consists of 3 programs for eligible children 17
years and younger:
1. HSO Emergency Program - Child has an
urgent dental need, such as pain, infection,
or large visual decay and the cost of dental
treatment would create a financial hardship.
2. HSO Basic Program (Core) - Family must
meet an income level to qualify, based on
the number of children 17 and under in the
family.
3. Preventative Services Program (PSO) - Child
has a preventive dental need (scaling,
fluoride, and/or dental sealants) and the cost
would create a financial hardship.
4. Preventative treatment must be provided by
Health Unit dental staff.
Note: Families with access to other dental
insurance may still be eligible to apply.
For more info:
 Contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or
www.healthunit.org
 Visit www.ontario.ca/healthysmiles
 Call ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free at
1-844-296-6306 (TTY toll-free at
1-800-387-5559).
Fluoride Varnish Program
The Oral Health Program of the Leeds, Grenville
and Lanark District Health Unit considers the use
of Fluoride Varnish to be a
safe and effective part of a
cavity prevention
program. The goal of the
program is to decrease
incidence of early
childhood tooth decay by
applying fluoride varnish
to teeth, and to increase
knowledge of good oral
health care. Age Group:
birth - 6 years (also available 7 - 17 years). Free.
By appointment, (Mon. - Fri.) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Health Unit Offices and Family and Child Groups
at various locations in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and
Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853.
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Prenatal Classes
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
In-Person Prenatal Classes are led by Public
Health Nurses and run once per week for 4
weeks. Topics include having a healthy
pregnancy, breastfeeding, preparing for labour
and delivery and caring for your newborn and
yourself.
A Free program that provides home visits by
public health nurses and home visitors to
pregnant women and families with children who
have not yet started school. Home visits help
you learn about:
 Having a healthy pregnancy and birth
 Connecting with your child(ren)
 How children grow and develop as well
as what you can do to help
 Being a parent
 Breastfeeding, food and healthy
nutrition
 Taking care of yourself and your family
 Other services available to you and your
child in your community
There is no cost to you for the program and your
participation is voluntary.
For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and
Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853
Young Parent Prenatal Classes
Prenatal classes provided at “Good Food for a
Healthy Baby” prenatal nutrition group. Snack
provided, siblings welcome. Free.
Jan. - June (Mondays) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
O’Reilly’s Your Independent Grocer,
150 Prescott Centre Dr.
Jan. - June (Mondays) 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Brockville Wesleyan Church, 33 Central Ave. E.
Online Prenatal Course covers the same topics
as the in-person classes and is ideal for families
who have scheduling conflicts, like to learn at
their own pace, are on bed rest or just want a
refresher.
To register: call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853,
ext. 2294
Triple P - Positive Parenting
Program
Locations: Throughout Leeds & Grenville
Every parent needs information to help them on
their parenting journey. The Triple P Positive
Parenting Program can help. Topics range from
sleep to toilet learning to homework completion
to disobedience.
Leeds and Grenville has a comprehensive Triple
P parenting support system for all parents. Free.
For more info: call the Health Action Line at
1-800-660-5853 or visit
www.TriplePOntario.ca
Fun With Books
“Fun With Books” is a children’s literacy program
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which delivers free books every 2 month to
preschoolers registered with the program.
To register: call Bernie Boesveld,
613-269-4660 or register on-line at
www.funwithbooks.org
Children’s Mental Health of
Leeds & Grenville
Children’s Mental Health provides services for
children and their parents, with our Early Years
team focusing upon the emotional, behavioural
needs of children under six. We provide in home
visits, early intervention if you are concerned
about your child’s mental health and we work
with parents to prepare for kindergarten
transitions and offer a range of Triple P
individual and group learning activities. There
are no charges for services as funding is
provided by the Ministry of Children and Youth
Services.
Parents can call our Prompt Services at
1-800-809-2494 and ask for help.
Children’s Mental Health of
Leeds & Grenville Walk-in Clinic
Free.
Jan. - June (Wednesdays) 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
(last appointment at 5:30 pm)
779 Chelsea St., Suite BU, Brockville
For more info: call 1-800-809-2494
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Language Express Preschool
Speech and Language Program
Girls Incorporated of Upper
Canada
Language Express helps families in Lanark, Leeds
and Grenville. We provide services for preschool
children with speech, language and
communication difficulties. These services are
free and available to children from birth until the
end of Junior Kindergarten.
When to get help:
 If you are concerned about speech,
language, or communication
development
 If your child’s speech and language skills
have not improved over the past six
months
 If your child often repeats sounds and/or
words (stuttering)
 If your child’s voice sounds different to
you
 If the child’s play or social interaction
seems inappropriate
 If the child has a diagnosis such as cleft
lip/palate, hearing loss, Autism or
developmental delay
 If the child is not meeting one or more
of the milestones for his or her age.
For information or to make a referral:
call 1-888-503-8885 or visit www.languageexpress.ca
Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada (Girls Inc.)
offers group programs through schools and
community spaces that encourage girls to be
strong, smart and bold by providing them the
opportunity to develop and achieve their full
potential. Specific program focus areas include
self-reliance, life skills, violence prevention,
media literacy, economic literacy and leadership
development.
For more info call: Starr Langstaff
(613) 345-3295 x 100 or email
[email protected]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds
and Grenville
Big Brothers Big Sisters makes a positive
difference in the lives of our community’s
children and youth ages 6 to 16 years by
developing and implementing a wide range of
mentoring programs. Serving as role models,
our mentors teach by example the importance of
giving and giving back, of staying in school and
having respect for family, peers and community.
For information on mentoring or programs
call 1-866-344-9972.
The goal of the Healthy Kids Community
Challenge is to support the well-being of
our children.
It will help create communities where it’s
easy for children to lead healthier lives.
Benefits for children and families
- skills for staying active and eating well
- support with making healthy choices
- close links to supports within the
community
- more chances to be involved and included
Check out the opportunities
in communities across
Leeds and Grenville!
http://healthykidslg.ca/
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Making Play Possible
211 Eastern Ontario
Making Play Possible endeavours to give all
children and youth living in Leeds & Grenville
the opportunity to engage in play regardless of
the barriers which they face. These barriers may
be financial, geographic or physical and/or
mental health difficulties.
211 is a helpline and online database of
Ontario’s community and social services. Free.
For more info: call 211 or go to
www.211ontario.ca
Participation in recreation and social
opportunities are important to a child’s healthy
development. Every child and youth within
Leeds & Grenville deserves a chance to learn,
grow and have fun by having access to these
kinds of opportunities. Being involved in
recreational experiences is important to helping
kids be mentally and physically healthy. Children
need to have fun, feel important, build skills, feel
proud, have adult role models, be respected,
hang out with other kids, be unique and feel
involved.
For more info: call 1-800-809-2494
Positive Opportunity
Partnerships (POP) for Kids
P.O.P. is a service dedicated to ensuring that
recreational opportunities exist in our
community for children and youth who would
not ordinarily be able afford the cost of
participation.
For more info: call Town of Gananoque and
Township of Leeds & Thousand Islands,
613-382-2149 ext. 1411
Canada Learning Bond
The Canada Learning Bond is $500 offered by
the Government of Canada to help you start
saving for your child’s education after high
school. Plus, your child could get $100 every
year until he or she turns 15 years old to a
maximum of $2000!
For more info: 1-800-622-6232 or
Canlearn.ca
Nipissing District
Developmental Screen
NDDS™ is a developmental checklist that follows
your child from one month of age to six years. It
provides a snapshot in time of your child's
development, and a starting point for discussion
with a health/child care professional. These
checklists are available to all residents of Ontario
free of charge.
To obtain a copy of the NDDS visit your local
Ontario Early Years Centre or visit
owww.ndds.ca/ontario
“Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin
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