SPOTLIGHT ON
Motoring Munchkins
WHAT IT IS
Got a small person in the house with some energy to burn? Then this is most definitely for you. Burnaby’s parks and recreation centres offer a variety of drop-in gym programs geared at the preschool set (and their parents).
Note that many of these programs are very popular, so pay attention to the “first come, first served” notices and turn up early!
WHERE IT IS
Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave.
Loonie Gymnastics: Kids aged one to five (with adult) can explore unstructured play time on gymnastics equipment, ending with parachute activities and songs, for $1 per person. Space is first-come, first-served, starting at 5:30 p.m. The winter session runs Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. until March 7.
Tiny Tikes: Kids aged one to five (with adult) can play with a variety of sports equipment, slides, tunnels and riding toys, for $1 per person. Space limited – first come, first served starting at 8:45 a.m. The winter session runs 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays until March 5.
Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St.
Tiny Tikes: Kids aged one to five (with adult) explore sports equipment, slides, tunnels and riding toys. Each session ends with parachute activities and songs led by a preschool instructor. Space is limited; first come, first served starting at 5:30 p.m. The winter session runs Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 7 p.m., until March 11.
Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave.
Motorin’ Munchkins: Grownups and their preschoolers (aged 10 months to five years) turn out for playdough, puzzles, colouring, riding toys and balls, ending with parachute games. It costs $1 per person, and the winter session runs Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. until March 8.
Cameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St.
Buck a Roo Family Fun: Kids aged 10 months to five years and their caregivers can turn out to the sports hall for tunnels, riding toys and other fun, for $1 per person. The winter session runs Mondays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. until March 7.
