Oakville’s First Coding Level UP Learning Center Set to Open

Level UP Learning Center Oakville  (www.oakville.levelupkids.ca) located at 28-511 Maple Grove Drive will soon open its door for the first time in Oakville. Families are encouraged to sign their kids up for a summer of learning and fun (either in-center OR Virtual).

Level UP Tech Camps are the best way to introduce students to STEM education. Students will discover new tech skills in an energetic, kid friendly learning environment. Students can expect a commonsense mix of instructions, breaks, social times, team building, outdoor play, and other creative tech activities. Our goal is to expose children to computer science in a way that builds their confidence and encourages life-long learning.

Students move through a variety of career-based learning paths as they complete fun project-based classes.

Level Up offers a variety of different programs to suit the schedules of families — including flexible Drop-In Learning, After School programs, PD days, and the popular week-long summer Camps.
https://oakville.levelupkids.ca/summer-camps/

Level Up Kids is an innovative and non-traditional approach to children's after-school programs. The company started with just one location in New Brunswick and has since expanded globally with locations across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean, Level Up engages students in supplemental Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, giving them real academic advantage and the skills and motivation, they need to succeed in life.  Offering students, aged seven and above, the opportunity to learn important tech skills, including coding and problem solving through computer science, Level Up Kids encourages children to pursue an interest in the growing tech industry through creativity, exploration and friendship in an energetic kid-friendly learning environment.

Website:  https://oakville.levelupkids.ca

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/levelupkidsoakville/

Instagram: @levelupoakville
Twitter: @LOakville

For more information please call (289) 837-2283 or by email at oakville@levelupkids.ca

 

Child Care in Oakville offered by BrightPath

BrightPath     Tel. 905-581-0086, or visit them online at http://www.brightpathkids.com/oakville

The Oakville Learning & Childcare Centre featured on Oakville Moms

The Oakville Learning & Childcare Centre

This beautiful centre provides children with an incredible opportunity to learn, grow and develop in a nurturing environment. Recently purchased by Edleun (Education Learning Universe), this centre has witnessed visible improvements to the facility, menu and curriculum in the past 12 months. Still serving children as young as 6 weeks in a full day setting to children as old as 12 years in a before and after school program, the Oakville Learning & Childcare Centre strives to set itself apart from anything considered ordinary.

Known for their fully bi-lingual programming, the Oakville Learning & Childcare Centre offers French in every classroom with a fully fluent French speaking teacher. This program is perfect for children planning on attending a French Immersion elementary school. Along with the French speaking instructor, you'll find a fully trained, experienced and nurturing E.C.E. (Early Childhood Educator). For children not planning to attend French Immersion, the benefits of exposure to another language are plentiful and long lasting. Developmental programs are in place for infants and toddlers, where milestones are tracked and recorded to ensure every child unlocks their true potential. In the pre-school and kindergarten rooms, you'll find the Frog Street Curriculum educating their children on the values of respect, community and friendship - all while learning mathematics, language and socialization skills. Every morning begins with a community circle, a welcome message and a positive commitment for the day. Games, activities, songs and experiments fill up the daily schedule to allow their children to fully learn and develop through a play based environment.


Knowing how extremely important proper nutrition is to both the physical and mental well-being of growing children, Edleun has partnered with a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist. Andrea Holwegner of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. certifies their menu, ingredients in their menu and provides proper substitutions in case of personal beliefs or allergies. Their meals are made in-house, fresh daily and from scratch. Their full meal program is included at every age group (an example of a meal plan would be their Fish Sticks. Whole fish are cut into fillets, breaded using eggs, milk and bread crumbs, and then baked in the oven until done. This is served alongside rice, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, fresh fruit and a glass of milk).
This Centre is located at 20 Shepherd Road (just off of Speers Rd and Kerr St), a quick 3 minute drive to the Oakville Go-Train Station. They offer convenient operating hours for commuting parents and are open from 6:45am to 6:00pm. Knowing how important fun and safe before and out of school care is, they also offer care to children enrolled at Patricia Picknell, Pinegrove, Oakwood and St.Marie.
In order to experience the full breadth of benefits this Centre can provide your family, the Oakville Learning & Childcare Centre warmly invites and encourages all interested parents to call and schedule a visit. You might be amazed at what you'll find.
Call them at 905-581-0086, email: Oakville@edleun.com
or visit them online at www.edleun.com/oakville

The Oakville Children's Choir in Oakville

 



The Oakville Children’s Choir

www.oakvillechildrenschoir.org

Summer Specials at Kidsportsplex!

Summer Specials at Kidsportsplex!

Book a BIRTHDAY PARTY in July or August and SAVE 25%                         

Book a Private Party for your child's special day in July or August and get 25% off the party package price! 

Our parties are fun, sporty, and great for boys and girls of all ages.  A Party Host and Coach are assigned to your party exclusively!  Kids get unlimited time on our Sports Cages and win tickets for prizes.  The birthday child can choose their favourite sports games to play in our Multi-gym such as Floor Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Dodgeball.  

Call or email to book your spot now.  Reserve a party online using our Party Reservation tool.   A $50 deposit is required to hold your spot.

 

SAVE 10% on a week of Summer Camp

Save 10% on a full week of camp with this flyer, click here.  NEW Dance, Yoga and Self Defense classes have been added to the program this year, FREE for full week registrants.  Every day of the week is a different sports theme!

Camp runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Jul 2nd - Aug 30th. Extended hours available from  8:30 am to 6:00 pm for an additional $5 per day.  Cost is $200 plus HST for a full week, and $45 per day for part-time registrants.  Make sure to book early to guarantee availability.  Deposit or full payment required to hold a spot.

View our latest Newsletter here for more and join our Mailing List! 

Kidsportsplex Inc.

212 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 22
Oakville, ON  L6K 3T9
Ph:  905-844-KIDS(5437)
www.kidsportsplex.com 

Kids Summer Golf Camps in Oakville featured on Oakville Moms

Kids Summer Golf Camps
(@ Royal Ontario Golf Club – Kids ages 5-17 – 8:1 max student:teacher ratio)
Monday to Friday each week in July and August.

Get your young golfer excited about the great game of golf this year!
Mornings (9am-12:30pm), Afternoons (12:30pm-4pm), or Full Day (9am-4pm) Options Available

To inquire or book contact the Momentum Golf Academy
By Phone: (289.981.9080) or E-Mail: info@momentumgolf.ca
web site: momentumgolf.ca
Registration Fees: $199+HST - Half Day | $295+HST - Full Day

Forest Grove Preschool Academy of Arts and Technology featured on Oakville Moms

 

 

Forest Grove Preschool Academy of Arts and Technology
as it is known today began as the brainchild of two educators, Alicja Podgorska and Karen Chaplin, who met in 1992, and worked as educators in Montessori schools in the Toronto area. Alicja and Karen knew what was missing in the education of young children, and they had a dream to open a school, where children’s imagination could flourish, wher...e focus was on the potential of the individual, and where hands-on, nature-based activities ignited the children’s curiosity. They wanted to offer a more challenging curriculum that would take children to a higher level, emotionally, physically and intellectually. That dream became reality in June of 1999, when Forest Grove’s doors opened for the first time.

At Forest Grove, our Reggio Emilia-inspired program is founded on the recognition and respect of each and every child as a unique and capable individual. Through an interest-based and child-directed curriculum, we encourage their inquisitive nature and curiosity. As educators, we learn along with them, supporting and facilitating their exploration academically, creatively and socially.
Collaboration is the cornerstone of this philosophy. Communication between children, educators and parents is essential in creating a space and a program that encourages a lifelong love of learning.

Forest Grove takes great pride in its mission to explore the best practices in education, and we welcome your child to join us on this stimulating journey.
http://www.forestgrove.ca/

MOJO MUSIC's Acclaimed Rock Band Camp Is Back!

 

 

MOJO MUSIC's Acclaimed Rock Band Camp Is Back! Fusing a state-of-the-art Recording Studio Experience with Creative Song-writing Coaching, our coolness factor is unmatched! As always, a $10 a day all-inclusive lunch option is available for purchase. Great gear + great music + great food = A GREAT TIME & an unforgettable experience!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR BOTH OUR UPCOMING MARCH BREAK ROCK CAMP & OUR 8 SUMMER ROCK CAMPS IN JULY & AUGUST! SPACES ARE LIMITED SO ENROLL EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPPOINTMENT!

VISIT OR CALL 905-842-2665 TO REGISTER.

Web site: http://www.mojomusic.ca

Kidsportsplex March Break Camp in Oakville - Featured on Oakville Moms

MARCH BREAK CAMP

Book by Jan. 31st and SAVE 10%

March 11th - 15th (inclusive)

March Break is just around the corner and we have an EXCITING and FUN program planned! The program includes interactive sports games and drills in our gym! We will feature a different sports theme for every day of the week. We can ensure kids will be engaged in our Sports Kiosks where they can practice their basic sports skills and score points to win tickets for great prizes! Arts & Crafts activities for boys and girls are organized daily.

Book a spot now! Save 10% on a full week of Camp if you book now and pay in full by January 31st. Call 905-844-KIDS (5437) or email us to reserve a spot and request a Registration form. Spaces are limited so it's best to book early.  

Camp runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon-Fri. Extended hours available from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM at an extra cost.

BOOK NOW for Summer Camp which runs July 2nd – August 30th. Early bird discounts available for Full Week registrations paid in full by February 25th. Call for details.

P.A. DAY FUN!

Friday February 1st

Bring the kids to KidSportsPlex on Friday, February 1st for some P.A. Day fun! We organize a variety of fun Dodgeball games on Fridays. Kids will also participate in other interactive sports games and activities in the gym! Call or email to pre-register.

Let's have some Sports Fun to Kick-Off 2013!! 

www.kidsportsplex.com

Bricks 4 Kidz March Break Camps in Oakville and Mississauga - Featured on Oakville Moms

We Learn, We Build, We Play……with LEGO® Bricks!   Join Bricks 4 Kidz March Break Camp for an experience of a life time!  Campers will build and design motorized models, construct and play with their own inspired creations AND participate in fun games and challenges.    The camps are geared for boys and girls between ages of 5-13 years old. 

Locations:

Oakville:  Sheridan College (1430 Trafalgar Road, Residence Conference Room)

Mississauga: Vic Johnston Community Centre (335 Church Street in Streetsville)

To view themes please visit www.bricks4kidz.com/missoak and click on “View Classes”
 
Rona Amaral        Phone: (416) 473-2043     Email: ramaral@bricks4kidz.com          

KIDEX Weekend Activities FREE Trial session Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2013.

Kidex is providing an exceptional foundation
for your child’s future!

Weekend Activities
WINTER 2013 SESSION!
Free Trial

Parents can register for a free trial session. Valid for the session(s) on January 19 and/or 20 only. To register, click on the FREE Trial button and complete the requested information. There is a limit of 10 kids per class. Each family can register for 2 classes, no more. So make sure you register early to to get a spot!

The classes will be:
Art (from 3 years old to 14)
Chess (from 6 to 14)
Music (from 1.5 to 6)
Science and Technology (from 5 to 10)
Yoga (from 0 to 6).

www.kidex.ca/weekendactivities.php

Please contact us (905-827-7166) for more information about Kidex Academy and how your child
can fit into one of the individualized programs. www.kidex.ca

January Oakville Contests, Oakville Giveaways on Oakville

Contest 1: ENTER TO WIN a Rainbow Birthday Package (Up to 15 Children) from Busy Bodies Indoor Playground
Contest 2: ENTER TO WIN A 2-Half Day camps or 1-Full Day Camp from Bricks 4 Kidz®
Contest 3: ENTER TO WIN One of Two workshops (1 child workshop or 1 adult workshop) from 4Cats Arts Studio-West Oakville

December Business Feature Kidex Academy on Oakville Moms

Kidex is providing an exceptional foundation for your child’s future! Do you want to prepare your child as best as you can for when he or she starts the first grade? Kidex Academy offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs with core French in every classroom. All the classrooms offer enriched and stimulating environments for children to explore, learn and engage in social relationships. “We follow a developmental approach to learning in order to create individualized programming for every child,” owner Fred Rainville explains. “It is our belief that children should be respected and provided with opportunities to ask questions, inquire about relationships and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.” The newly renovated Oakville based learning academy follows the developmental approach, which encompasses the whole child and the vision that children develop skills and abilities in several domain areas at the same time and at varying rates. An individual profile is created for each child and parents are involved in the development of the profile and goal setting, which helps the teachers to create programming that, is developmentally appropriate for their child. “Our teachers sit down with parents every three months to track their child’s progress in the program,” Rainville explains. The key curriculum components include literacy, numeracy and the development of learning skills required for future academic success. All the classrooms are designed to stimulate each child’s natural curiosity to learn and explore. Sensory experiences engage the children in learning and allow them to fully explore and understand concepts of language, mathematics, science and social studies. French instruction, art exploration and music are also parts of the core curriculum. To ensure the students are receiving the best possible teaching available, all of toddler and preschool teachers are extensively trained in the area of child development and are continuously expanding their knowledge through professional development and continuing education. The enriched kindergarten program is staffed with teachers with Bachelor of Education Degrees, Ontario Teacher’s College Membership, and RECE qualifications. Kidex is open from 7:00AM to 6:00PM Monday to Friday. NEW – Kidex is offering UNIQUE weekend activities for children between the ages of 4-14. Go to the website for more details www.kidex.ca Please contact us (905-827-7166) for more information about Kidex Academy and how your child can fit into one of the individualized programs.

Kidex Academy OPEN HOUSE

 

 

Kidex Academy

Open House - November 24 from 10:00AM to 2:00PMand

Free Seminar: JK/SK Full Day Learning!

Is this meeting the needs of your child?

Kidex is providing an exceptional foundation for your child's future! Do you want to prepare your child as best as you can for when he or she starts the first grade? Kidex Academy offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs with core French in every classroom.

All the classrooms offer enriched and stimulating environments for children to explore, learn and engage in social relationships. "We follow a developmental approach to learning in order to create individualized programming for every child," owner Fred Rainville explains. "It is our belief that children should be respected and provided with opportunities to ask questions, inquire about relationships and learn in a safe and nurturing environment."

The newly renovated Oakville based learning academy follows the developmental approach, which encompasses the whole child and the vision that children develop skills and abilities in several domain areas.

Kidex is open from 7:00AM to 6:00PM Monday to Friday.

NEW - Kidex is offering UNIQUE weekend activities for children between the ages of 4-14.

Go to the website for more details www.kidex.ca

Please contact us (905-827-7166) for more information about Kidex Academy and how your child can fit into one of the individualized programs.

Mommy Bootcamp in Oakville by Oakville Moms

MOMS AND BABIES! Are you ready to get whipped into shape AND have fun with your baby?

Mommy Bootcamp is registering participants now for its summer stroller bootcamp!
Mommy Bootcamp is Oakville's only fitness bootcamp designed specifically for postnatal and/or breastfeeding moms! This isn't a pint sized workout though! Enjoy the outdoors while doing squats, lunges, pushups and other things you've never heard of - all with your baby. Feel refreshed, alive, strong and fit and enjoy the camaraderie of other moms experiencing the same joys and challenges of parenthood. Bring your newborn to toddler child or children. And join Angie, your trainer, a birth and postnatal doula as well as mother of 4, to discover your new path to fitness and motherhood.

Classes begin Tuesday July 3, 2012 and Thursday July 5, 2012. To register, go to www.mommybootcamp.ca or call 416.856.5740.

Contest 1: Enter To Win a Rainbow Birthday Package (Up to 15 Children) from Busy Bodies Indoor Playground (value $250)

Contest 1: Enter To Win a Rainbow Birthday Package (Up to 15 Children) from Busy Bodies Indoor Playground (value $250) (Up to 15 Children - Mon - Thurs only)
Busy Bodies Indoor Playground is considered Ontario`s favorite “Hot Spot” to meet old friends and make new ones. With over 5300 sq. ft. of fabulous fun, children up to the age of 10 yr. old can strengthen their gross motor skills as they race down the wave slides, zoom through the spiral slides, zip across monkey bars and practice shooting hoops with our oversized basketball nets that even parents will love to engage in!

The Summer Camp will run June, July and August 2012
Hours:

Half Days 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Or

1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Full Days 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Full Time children provide their own lunch. Please remember no NUT products.

We provide a healthy nutritious snack.

Parents can choose 1 – 5 days a week.
The children participate in a variety of activities each day. They will have the opportunity to participate in science experiments, cooking activities, arts and crafts, sensory play, music activities, circle times and dramatic play. The children will play at Busy Bodies Playground for gross motor time.

The camp is geared for children 2 – 5 yrs. of age.

Toilet training not necessary. Please provide extra clothes, diapers and wipes.

Please provide a knapsack with spare clothing, socks, etc.
To Register

Over The Phone (905) 337-8535

You can also drop in to register

** We require a $40.00 deposit fee to reserve spot.
Prices

Half Day $25 / Day

Full Day $45 / Day

Weekly $200 / Week

Any questions please call Busy Bodies Indoor Playground.

We can accommodate children with 1 weeks notice.
Web site: www.busybodiesplayground.com

245 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 3

Phone: (905) 337-8535

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Busy-Bodies-Indoor-Playground/162587183782727


ENTER CONTEST NOW:

This contest is open until June 30th, 2012. We want to hear from you! We are making this contest interactive, see the steps below:

Complete all steps to gain more entries.

1. It's open to members ONLY (you must be in our mailing list). Send your email to Oakville Moms to enter contest. (worth two entries).

2. "Like" Oakville Moms on Facebook. (worth 1 entry - like from your personal profile not business page).

3. "Like" Busy Bodies Indoor Playground on Facebook. (worth 1 entry - like from your personal profile not business page). (We always appreciate it when you share on your wall).

Oakville Moms Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/OakvilleMoms.fanpage

Busy Bodies Indoor Playground Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Busy-Bodies-Indoor-Playground/162587183782727

When you have completed the above, send your email to Oakville Moms to enter contest. Please enter your contact info. Good luck!

Visit our web site: http://www.oakvillemoms.com
Please note: Winner must respond within 7 days to accept prize otherwise another winner will be randomly selected. Please submit your full name when entering contest. Prize can't be combined or exchanged with other offers.

Oakville Moms:
*DISCLAIMER* This Oakville Moms contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to Oakville Moms and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for the Oakville Moms contest.

Free Dental Screening for your Children

From Birth to the Tweens: Good Dental Health Means Good Overall Health.
From a completely dependent newborn to a ferociously independent teenager, our roles as parents change drastically as our children grow. And as a result, we are constantly looking for ways to learn and evolve to keep our families healthy. As a dentist I am always discussing the importance of oral health, but did you know there's a well-established link between dental health and overall health? Yes it's true - ailments such as diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses, and even premature and low birth-weight babies have all been linked to poor oral health. So looking after your teeth does more than just give you a nice smile, it helps to achieve optimal health.
As a mom with three children, I thought it would be helpful to focus on a few core issues at each stage of your child's dental development and how you can positively affect your children's health.
So here's the low down...
The Infant Years: clean your baby's gums and teeth with a wet wash cloth, infant toothbrush or baby tooth wipes after every meal or feeding. If you have difficulty finding these items, ask your dentist for some guidance. Never put your baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice and reserve Sippy cups for water only to reduce the risk of cavities.

The optimal time to take your child for their initial screening is before one year of age. It's a perfect opportunity to check for cavities and determine the overall oral development. The screening we provide at Dental Works on Cornwall is about 15 minutes long and it gives us the opportunity to inform you about your child's dental health. We can let you know about any issues we find.

From 2-10: I understand the apprehension that parents sometimes feel when the topic of fluoride comes up. Many are concerned because of the media attention that water fluoridation has received recently. However, many dentists largely credit the use of fluoride treatments and fluoridated water with the drastic decline in tooth decay. Fluoride is naturally occurring and is found in well water in many communities. Once fluoride enters your mouth, it gets diluted in saliva. It then binds to the bacterial plaque stuck on your teeth and helps to protect your teeth by inhibiting bacterial growth and deterring tooth decay. However, if as a family you decide to eliminate fluoride from your drinking water, you need to be extra vigilant in the care of your children's teeth due to the increased risk of decay. Brushing twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily and avoiding sugary foods becomes essential to prevent decay, and sometimes, despite taking all these measures, cavities may still develop. As parents, we should start using a slight smear of fluoridated toothpaste at around age 2 and by 10 our children should be using a pea sized amount. No one needs a toothbrush overflowing with toothpaste, not even adults!

Tweens and Beyond: Make sure your son/daughter is using a mouth guard for any sport where there's a risk of dental trauma. By this time, most of the adult teeth are in and any developing bite problems can be identified. An orthodontic screening should be part of every dental check-up, but ask if you're concerned about the alignment of your child's teeth. Many children become more independent at this age which means you can't always know what they're eating, and you definitely can't make them brush and floss. Try an electric toothbrush and a fluoride mouth rinse and you will better your odds at preventing cavities.
Did you know that prevention is the most effective way to minimize extensive dental treatment for us all? As much as I love seeing my clients, making small changes TODAY can help keep your child's dental appointments to a minimum.

Have questions? Join us on Thursday, April 12th from 11am - 12pm for our monthly Kid's Corner. This month we will be focusing on: How to properly clean your child's teeth. Ask Dr. Piracha any questions you may have. She will also offer a COMPLIMENTARY oral screening for your child and provide one-on-one information on proper oral hygiene, discuss your child's dental health and advise you of any issues she may have found. We'll have coffee brewing for the parents while we chat and there will be healthy snacks, a colouring station as well as stickers for any older siblings that may come along.
Please email to register as space is limited. We hope to see you there!
Save Dr. Rafia Piracha is principle dentist at Dental Works on Cornwall. She has had the pleasure of providing dental care to local families for the past 13 years. Dr. Piracha has a particular interest in establishing a positive dental home for children and supporting parents through the sharing of information and an open dialogue.
Address:
Dental Works on Cornwall
1495 Cornwall Road, Unit 34
Oakville, ON L6J 0B2
Contact us today:
905-842-5051, info@dentalworksoakville.com
Web site: http://www.dentalworksoakville.com/

Spring into music with Music Pups!

Music Pups™ classes for children ages birth to 3 years, introduce your child to music in a fun and informal setting.

Come and see what we’re all about!

Free trial classes will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 9:30 am,10:45am & 4:30 pm

Thursday, March 29, 10 & 11 am.

Spaces available on a first come, first serve basis.

Spring registration is now on with 2 locations in Oakville.

To register, please visit http://www.themusicclass.com/ or contact:

Keisha Bell-Kovacs at keishabell@cogeco.ca or (905) 825-4168