Kindergym & Play Groups

Note: Some playgroups and kindergym programs don't start back up until mid-September. Check their websites or call to confirm before you go!

Monday

Group Name
Location
Time
Ages
Notes
Website
Mighty Movers
Burnside Gorge Community Centre – Activity Center
Time:
9:30am–12pm
Age:
0-5
A lively morning of active play, movement and social time for little ones ages 0–5. Free
Playgroup
Sooke Child, Youth & Family Centre
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
0-5
Enjoy art, stories, activities and circle time.
Playgroup
Quadra Village Community Centre (Neighbourhood Gym)
Time:
10am-12pm
Age:
6m-5
Arts and crafts, toys, books, puzzles and more. Free so arrive early. Snacks included.
Kindergym
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Time:
9:15am-10:45am
Age:
1-5
No reservation required.
Tiny Tykes
Oaklands Community Centre
Time:
9:30am-11:30am
Age:
6m-5
Join Bev for a fun morning of toys, crafts, and circle time songs. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. By donation.
Sing & Play Group
SNP Broad View
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
0-5
Free, but registration is required for every calendar season.
Young Parent Play and Connect
Pearkes Recreation Centre
Time:
12:30–2pm
Age:
0-5
Play group and discussion for parents under 30 and their children. Free, but registration required for every new calendar season.
Strong Start
Various SD61 schools
Time:
8:45am-11:45am
Age:
0-5
Register for Strong Start and book your spot.
Please double check times / openings with them directly

Tuesday

Group Name
Location
Time
Ages
Notes
Website
Crafty Critters
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
Time:
9:30am–12pm
Age:
0-5
Drop in for simple crafts, creative play and time to connect with other families. Free
Parent & Tot Playgroup
345 Wale Road, Colwood
Time:
9:30–11am
Age:
0-6
West Shore Early Years program. Enjoy art, stories, activities, and circle time.
Parent & Tot Playgroup
Fairfield Community Centre (Sequoia Room)
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
0-5
Join for indoor playtime where young children and caregivers can meet, play, and enjoy a provided snack. By donation.
Best Babies
Quadra Village Community Centre
Time:
11am-1pm
Age:
0-12mths
A free pre- and post-natal program that aims to optimize nutrition and health in expectant and new parents.
Kindergym
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Time:
9:15am-10:45am
Age:
1-5
No reservation required.
Kindergym
Henderson Rec Centre
Time:
9am-10am & 10:15am-11:15am
Age:
6m-5
Book in the registered program or a single drop-in session.
Tiny Tykes
Oaklands Community Centre
Time:
9:30am-11:30am
Age:
6m-5
Join Bev for a fun morning of toys, crafts, and circle time songs. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. By donation.
Strong Start
Various SD61 schools
Time:
8:45am-11:45am
Age:
0-5
Register for Strong Start and book your spot.
Please double check times / openings with them directly

Wednesday

Group Name
Location
Time
Ages
Notes
Website
Ittsy Bitty’s Playtime
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
Time:
9:30am–12pm
Age:
0-5
A gentle playgroup for babies and young children, with toys, activities and plenty of room to explore. Free.
Playgroup + Brunch
Fairfield Community Centre (Sequoia Room)
Time:
9:30am–12pm
Age:
0-5
Join FGCA staff for a fun, social program where children can play and families connect over shared snacks, discussions, and light brunch.
Kindergym
Quadra Village Community Centre (Neighbourhood Gym)
Time:
10am-12pm
Age:
1-5
Toys, tricycles, cars and trucks, and gross motor toys. Snack provided. Space limited so arrive early.
Playgroup
Sooke Child, Youth & Family Centre
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
0-5
Enjoy art, stories, activities and circle time.
Playgroup
SNP - Pearkes Recreation Centre
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
0-5
Art activities, stories, dress up, and outside playtime. Free, but must register for calendar season.
Playgroup
SNP – Broad View United
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
0-5
Art activities, stories, dress up, and other activities. For children 0-5. Free, but must register for calendar season.
Baby Playgroup
SNP - Pearkes Recreation Centre
Time:
12:30pm-2pm
Age:
0-18mths
Free, but must register for calendar season.
Kindergym
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Time:
9:30am-10:30am
Age:
1-5
No reservation required.
River Playgroup
St. Barnabas Church
Time:
10am-11:30am
Age:
0-5
All-natural toys and crafting materials, imaginative play, circle-time, and gentle spiritual nurturing. Free with a $3 suggested donation. Snacks included.
Strong Start
Various SD61 schools
Time:
8:45am-11:45am
Age:
0-5
Register for Strong Start and book your spot.
Please double check times / openings with them directly

Thursday

Group Name
Location
Time
Ages
Notes
Website
Tummy Time Baby Group
345 Wale Road, Colwood
Time:
9:30–11am
Age:
0-12mths
A support group for parents of babies under 12 months, with guided topics, guest speakers, and parent connection.
Kindergym
Fairfield Community Centre (Garry Oak Room)
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
1-5
Fun, active playtime for preschoolers and caregivers.
Playgroup
Quadra Village Community Centre (Neighbourhood Gym)
Time:
10am-12pm
Age:
6m-5
Arts and crafts, toys, books, puzzles and more. Free so arrive early. Snacks included.
Kindergym
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Time:
9:15am-10:45am
Age:
1-5
No reservation required.
Kindergym
Henderson Rec Centre
Time:
9am-10am & 10:15am-11:15am
Age:
6m-5
Book in the registered program or a single drop-in session.
Tiny Tykes
Oaklands Community Centre
Time:
9:30am-11:30am
Age:
6m-5
Join Bev for a fun morning of toys, crafts, and circle time songs. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. By donation.
Strong Start
Various SD61 schools
Time:
8:45am-11:45am
Age:
0-5
Register for Strong Start and book your spot.
Please double check times / openings with them directly

Friday

Group Name
Location
Time
Ages
Notes
Website
Cozy Corner Time
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
Time:
9:30am–12pm
Age:
0-5
A relaxed Friday morning of play, connection and quieter activities for families with little ones. Free
Parent & Tot Playgroup
345 Wale Road, Colwood
Time:
9:30–11am
Age:
0-6
West Shore Early Years program. Enjoy art, stories, activities, and circle time.
Wildchild Playgroup
Cuthbert Holmes Park
Time:
10am-12pm
Age:
0-5
Child-led outdoor gathering that nurtures resilience, wonder, and community through deep connection with nature. By donation. Book online.
Friday Families & Friends
Peninsula Early Years Centre
Time:
12:30pm-3pm
Age:
1-5
Registration required for school year. Free. Snacks included.
Wee Sing & Musical Moments
Quadra Village Community Centre
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
6m-5
Introducing families to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and dance. Free.
Playgroup
SNP – Broad View United
Time:
9:30am-11am
Age:
0-5
Art activities, stories, dress up, and other activities. For children 0-5. Free, but must register for calendar season.
Strong Start
Various SD61 schools
Time:
8:45am-11:45am
Age:
0-5
Register for Strong Start and book your spot.
Please double check times / openings with them directly

Saturday

Group Name
Location
Time
Ages
Notes
Website
Dad's Group
SNP - Pearkes Recreation Centre
Time:
9:30am - 11am
Age:
0-5
Opportunity for self-identified dads to connect and engage in play with their children. Free, but register once for each calendar season.
Kindergym
Henderson Recreation Centre
Time:
11am-12pm
Age:
0-5
Register up to 24hrs ahead or drop-in (space limited).
Kindergym
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Time:
10:30am-11:30am
Age:
0-5
No reservation is required.
Please double check times / openings with them directly. Closed on holidays.

Sunday

Group Name
Location
Time
Ages
Notes
Website
Toys & Tumbles
Greenglade Community Centre - Gymnasium
Time:
9:30am - 11am
Age:
0-5
Weekend Kindergym with ride-on toys, tumbling mats, slides, and our giant inflatable obstacle course. Must be at least 3ft tall to use the inflatable course.
Please double check times / openings with them directly

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