Ontario Early Years and
Family Resource Program Guide
Summer 2015
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Table of Contents
About Ontario Early Years (OEYC) ........................................................................................ pg. 1
How to Register for MCRC OEYC Programs ......................................................................... pg. 1
MCRC OEYC Drop-In Programs ............................................................................................. pg. 2—3
About Family Resource Programs (FRP) ............................................................................... pg. 4
How to Register for MCRC FRP Programs ............................................................................. pg. 4
MCRC FRP Infant Programs ................................................................................................... pg. 5
MCRC FRP Toddler Programs ................................................................................................ pg. 6
MCRC FRP Preschool Programs ............................................................................................ pg. 7—10
MCRC Weekly Program Schedule ......................................................................................... pg. 11
Locations/Inclement Weather Closures ............................................................................... Pg. 12
It takes a community to raise a family...
MCRC Ontario Early Years Programs (OEYC)
About Ontario Early Years (OEYC)
Milton Community Resource Centre is the Ontario Early Years Centre
for North Halton!
Ontario Early Years Centres are places where parents and caregivers can:
 Take part with their children in a range of programs and activities
 Get answers to questions
 Get information about programs and services that are available for young
children
 Talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in
the community
How to Register for MCRC OEYC Lottery Programs
Ontario Early Years Programs have no fee for service!
There are no MCRC OEYC Lottery Programs running through July and August. MCRC OEYC Lottery Programs will
return for Session #1 (September—October). MCRC OEYC Lottery Programs include: Mother Goose, Cruisin & Groovin,
Toddler Jumpin & Jammin, Preschool Jumpin & Jammin. Please see below Session #1 registration details.
Summer Program Registration
Registration is open starting Monday June 8, 2015 at
9:00 am and remains open throughout the summer.
Session #1 Registration
Registration is open starting Monday August 24, 2015 at
9:00 am and closes Friday August 28, 2015 at 4:00 pm.
Summer Program Duration
Summer Program runs from July 6, 2015—August 21,
2015
Session #1 Duration
Session #1 runs from September 8, 2015—October 30,
2015
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MCRC Ontario Early Years Programs (OEYC)
Drop-In Programs
Program:
Adult & Child Together Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Newborn—6 Years
Duration:
On-going
How to Register: No Registration Required
“Children are competent, capable, and curious;” come join our qualified staff in creative activities, stories, songs, and
play. This family oriented and relaxed drop-in program offers valuable free time to play with your child in a positive
and stimulating learning environment.
Location
Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Code
Time
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
N/A
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
N/A
9:30 am—12:00 pm
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
N/A
9:30 am—12:00 pm
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MCRC Ontario Early Years Programs (OEYC)
Drop-In Programs
Program:
Summer Playtime in the Park Drop-In
Age Group:
All Ages
Duration:
On-going
How to Register: No Registration Required
Join us in the park each week for fun outdoor activities; including bubbles, parachute games, water play and block
play. Each week is facilitated by an Early Childhood Educator and a Parent Educator. Resources will be available and
there will be visits from community members including Public Health Nurses and Halton Multicultural Council
Settlement workers. All ages are welcome!
Location
July 8, 2015
August 5, 2015
July 15, 2015
August 12, 2015
July 22, 2015
August 19, 2015
July 29, 2015
Code
Time
Bronte Meadows Park
165 Laurier Ave.
Milton, ON
N/A
2:30 pm—4:00 pm
Optimist Park
881 Savoline Blvd.
Milton, ON
N/A
2:30 pm—4:00 pm
Laurier Park
756 Laurier Ave.
Milton, ON
N/A
2:30 pm—4:00 pm
Scott Neighborhood Park
East
143 Scott Blvd.
Milton, ON
N/A
2:30 pm—4:00 pm
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MCRC Family Resource Programs (FRP)
About Family Resource Program (FRP)
Family Resource Programs offer parents, children and caregivers:
 Programs ran by qualified staff
 Age specific programs
 Family Grouping Programs
 Smaller sized groups, your space is reserved
 Familiar routines, environment and teacher each week
A member agency of the United Way of Milton
How to Register for FRP Programs
Register online:
http://www.mcrc.on.ca/registration/index.php


Register in Person:
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Programs are for children newborn—6 years of age, not
yet in grade 1
Registration for FRP programs is on a first come, first serve
basis
*Week days between 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Summer Program Registration
Registration is open starting Monday June 8, 2015 at
9:00 am and remains open throughout the summer.
Session #1 Registration
Registration is open starting Monday August 24, 2015 at
9:00 am and remains open until the program is full.
Summer Program Duration
Summer Program runs from July 6, 2015—August 21,
2015
Session #1 Duration
Session #1 runs from September 8, 2015—October 30,
2015
FRP Cancellation Policy
Registration can be cancelled no later than two weeks prior to the program start date. A $25.00 administration fee is
applied to all cancellations.
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MCRC Family Resource Programs (FRP)
Infant Programs
Program:
Rock A Bye Baby
Age Group:
6—12 Months
Duration:
7 Weeks
How to Register: Online
This program will help develop your child’s listening skills and sense of rhythm and beat through repetition. Lead by
a qualified staff this program introduces age appropriate experiences through playful musical activities, movement,
games, songs, rhymes and dancing while stimulating interactions between child and parent/caregiver.
Location
Tuesdays
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Program:
Busy Fingers, Busy Feet
Age Group:
9—12 Months
Duration:
6—7 Weeks
Code
RBB001
Time
1:30 pm—2:30 pm
Cost
$65
How to Register: Online
Infants learn through exploring with all their senses. Lead by a qualified staff this program provides the best
developmentally and age appropriate activities based on an understanding of how babies learn best at this age. Your
baby needs space, time and freedom to explore new experiences that will capture their interests and promote
further development. A special memento of your baby’s first time finger painting will be documented for you to take
home.
Location
Tuesdays
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
BF003
5
Time
9:30 am—10:45 am
Cost
$70
MCRC Family Resource Programs (FRP)
Toddler Programs
Program:
Messing Around
Age Group:
18—24 Months
Duration:
7 Weeks
How to Register: Online
Engage with your toddler through explorative, creative and sensory based activities to stimulate their senses. Each
week offers a variety of activities lead by a qualified staff taking into consideration that toddlers learn best in
play-based environments. Your toddler will enjoy being with other children, observing and developing
social relationships in a fun environment. Come and enjoy your special time together in this exceptional
program!
Location
Thursdays
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
MA001
6
Time
9:30 am—10:45 am
Cost
$70
MCRC Family Resource Programs (FRP)
Preschool Programs
Program:
Shimmy & Shake
Age Group:
2.5 —4 Years (Child attends on their own)
Duration:
7 Weeks
How to Register: Online
A fun filled session of music and energetic movement lead by a qualified staff with a ratio of one staff for every six
children. Children learn songs, games and activities to encourage creative movement such as balance, coordination,
flexibility and large muscle movement.
Location
Thursdays
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
SS001
Program:
Kids Konnection
Age Group:
2—6 Years (Child attends on their own)
Duration:
7 Weeks
Time
12:45 pm—2:00 pm
Cost
$70
How to Register: Online
Need some time for you? Our special program offers parents and caregivers time for themselves while their children
have fun with our qualified staff creating crafts, painting, and singing songs!
Location
Fridays
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
KK02A
(under 2.5)
KK02B
(over 2.5)
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Time
9:30 am—12:00 pm
Cost
$150
MCRC Family Resource Programs (FRP)
Preschool Programs
Program:
Nature Explores
Age Group:
2.5—6 Years (Younger siblings may attend)
Duration:
4 Weeks (July or August Registration)
How to Register: Online
Come with your child to this nature-based program that explores the outdoors. This class is held outdoors and is
filled with story telling, tracking local wildlife, and discovering the coolest things in nature. We sing, tell stories, learn
naturalist skills and so much more. Let’s get our children back out into nature and reconnected. This program is led
by a certified Hike Leader with a diploma in Recreation and Leisure and Wildlife and Forestry Conservation.
Participants will meet at Rotary Park Pavilion. Rain or Shine!
Location
Thursdays
July
Thursdays
August
Code
Time
Cost
Rotary Park Pavilion
100 Garden Ln.
Milton, ON
L9T 1S2
NE001
9:30 am—11:00 am
$60
Rotary Park Pavilion
100 Garden Ln.
Milton, ON
L9T 1S2
NE002
9:30 am—11:00 am
$60
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MCRC Family Resource Programs (FRP)
Preschool Programs
Program:
Creative Child
Age Group:
2.5 — 5 Years (Child attends on their own)
Duration:
Summer
How to Register: Online
Are you looking for a mini camp experience for your preschooler? This is a perfect opportunity to have your child
engaged in art based creative expression activities and to be on their own in preparation for starting school.
Sign up for one week or several weeks. Each week consists of two morning classes (Monday & Wednesday), and
each week offers a different theme. Come and let your child explore their creative side!
Week #1: Mold, Sculpt and Create
Location
July 6, 2015
AND
July 8, 2015
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
CC001
Time
9:30 am—11:30 am
Cost
$50
Week #2: Creep, Crawl, Fly and Slither
Location
July 13, 2015
AND
July 15, 2015
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
CC002
Time
9:30 am—11:30 am
Cost
$50
Week #3: Sensational Science
Location
July 20, 2015
AND
July 22, 2015
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
CC003
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Time
9:30 am—11:30 am
Cost
$50
MCRC Family Resource Programs (FRP)
Preschool Programs
Week #4: All Kinds of Art
Location
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
July 27, 2015
AND
July 29, 2015
Code
CC004
Time
9:30 am—11:30 am
Cost
$50
Week #5: Stir, Mix and Create
Location
August 10, 2015
AND
August 12, 2015
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
CC005
Time
9:30 am—11:30 am
Cost
$50
Week #6: Marvelous Music
Location
August 17, 2015
AND
August 19, 2015
MCRC
410 Bronte St. S
Milton, ON
L9T 0H8
Code
CC006
Time
9:30 am—11:30 am
* For more program details please visit our website at www.mcrc.on.ca
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Cost
$50
Milton Community Resource Centre
Weekly Program Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Busy Fingers, Busy Feet
9:30 am—10:45 am
(9—12 Months)
Timberlea Room
MCRC
Thursday
Friday
Messing Around
9:30 am—10:45 am
(18—24 Months)
Rock A Bye Baby
1:30 pm—2:30 pm
(6—12 Months)
Dorset Park Room
MCRC
Creative Child
9:30 am—11:30 am
(2.5—5 Years)
Adult & Child Together
Drop-In
9:30 am—12:00 pm
(Newborn—6 Years)
Creative Child
9:30 am—11:30 am
(2.5—5 Years)
Adult & Child Together
Drop-In
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
(Newborn—6 Years)
Shimmy & Shake
12:45 pm—2:00 pm
(2.5—4 Years)
Nature Explores
9:30 am—11:00 am
(2.5—6 Years)
Rotary Park Pavilion
At one of our local
parks (see pg. 3)
Summer Playtime in the Park
Drop-In
2:30 pm—4:00 pm
(All Ages)
Bronte Meadows
Optimist
Laurier
Scott Neighbourhood
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Green Text—Drop—In Programs
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Purple Text—Family Resource Programs
Adult & Child Together
Drop-In
9:30 am—12:00 pm
(Newborn—6 Years)
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Kids Konnection
9:30 am—12:00 pm
(2—6 Years)
Milton Community Resource Centre
Locations
MCRC—Main Location
410 Bronte Street South
Milton, ON L9T 0H8
Ph: 905-876-1244 ext. 210
Fax: 905-876-1273
MCRC Bruce Trail Early Learning and Child Care Centre
1199 Costigan Road
Milton, ON L9T 6N8
MCRC Early Learning and Child Care Centre
45 Bruce Street
Milton, ON L9T 2L5
*Limited parking space available
Inclement Weather & Closures
Ontario Early Years and Family Resource Programs will close if the Halton District School Board closes the schools in
the area due to weather conditions. You can check their website for up-to-date information at www.hdsb.ca, listen
to your local radio station or watch CHCH television station. We will leave a message on our main phone line at
905-876-1244 ext. 210 after 8:00 am if we are closed.
Centre Closures for Summer
Closure—June 22, 2015—July 3, 2015
Canada Day—July 1, 2015
Civic Holiday—August 4, 2015
Closure—August 24, 2015—September 4, 2015
Labour Day—September 7, 2015
OEYC Programs—Georgetown and Acton
For information about Ontario Early Years Programs in Georgetown and Acton area call 905-873-2960.
In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we ask that you take only one paper copy of this guide
and/or refer to our website for information.
Web: www.mcrc.on.ca
Facebook: MCRC—Milton Community Resource Centre
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Twitter: @MCRCHalton