Play Time

Bulldog Interactive Fitness

P.U.P.S. Program (Playing & Understanding Physical Activity & Sports)

  • Ages: children 3-5 yrs
  • Where: 1075 Mountain Rd. Moncton
  • Contact: 388-4040 or moncton@bulldoginteractivefitness.com or visit www.bulldoginteractivefitness.com
  • Comments: P.U.P.S. is a fun, pre-school physical fitness program that uses games and learning with 5 health related fitness components in mind - cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition. P.U.P.S is designed to help young children develop healthy attitudes about exercise from an early age, while building social and interpersonal skills by playing with other children. The focus is on fun and exploration. This class is parent optional.

Two-For-One Tuesdays

  • What: One person pays for a $15 session (90 minutes) and their friend gets in for free.

Friday Night Family Nights

  • When: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Cost: $6.00 each
  • Comment: the entire Family can come out and enjoy one hour of Fun & Fitness together. Remember to bring indoor shoes and Gym appropriate clothing.

Fairlanes Preschool & Tot Playtime

  • What: Bowling
  • Ages: toddler and preschool children
  • When: the first Friday of every month 9:00am-12 noon
  • Where: 936 Mountain Rd, Moncton
  • Contact: 858-8740
  • Cost: $3.00 (adults and newborns are free)
  • Comment: Bowling for parents and children or they can play in the supervised playroom. Fairlanes is equipped with bumper lanes and a ball launcher for little ones. If you bring along snacks, please make them peanut free.

Greater Moncton Family Resource Centre

  • What: Active Kids
  • Ages: Children 0-6
  • When: Fridays 10:15-11:00 am
  • Where: 451 Paul Street, Suite 210, Dieppe
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 384-7874 or visit www.frc-crf.com/moncton for times

MY GYM - Children's Fitness Center

  • What: Children's Fitness Classes (parent participation up to 3 yrs.)
  • Ages: Children ages 6 weeks to 3 years
  • When: Classes commencing January 2009
  • Where: 6 George St, Moncton (corner of Collishaw and George in the CTV building)
  • Cost: Check the website for pricing options www.mygym.com/greatermoncton
  • Contact: call 855-5437(kids), email info@mygym-greatermoncton.ca or visit www.mygym.com/greatermoncton
  • Comments: Classes offered:

LITTLE BUNDLES: 6 weeks - 6 months The Little Bundles program provides a terrific opportunity for you to further the connection with your new baby. Through simple exercises, songs, dances, infant-safe rides and swings, our youngest members learn new skills that encourage their physical, emotional, social and intellectual progress. Weekly class discussions provide a great way to meet other parents, ask questions and share tips concerning your baby’s development.

TINY TYKES: 7 - 13 months Tiny Tykes and their parents are led through a variety of beginning stretches, exercises and introductory tumbling. As babies become mobile and acquire hand, arm and trunk control, they begin to understand that physical activity is loads of fun. This class is designed to help babies discover their natural abilities while enhancing physical and cognitive development.

WADDLERS: 14 - 22 months Now developing a wide range of abilities, Waddlers are introduced to beginning tumbling and agility skills. Interactive songs, dances, puppet shows and a variety of special rides are used to teach and entertain. Swings, Adventures and Explore Time add to the excitement. It's so much fun to watch children develop physically and socially as their love of activity grows.

GYMSTERS: 23 months - 2½ years At this age, your child’s attention span grows and allows for longer periods of focus. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills in a more structured format. Parent participation in songs, dances and games encourages positive attitudes toward fitness. Gymsters thrive in a program with fresh elements and a fun-filled atmosphere.

TERRIFIC TOTS: 2½ - 3¼ years This amazing hour is filled with pre-gymnastics, structured games and independent exploration. Children learn beginning sports skills, gain fine and gross motor proficiency and strengthen manipulative skills. As parental involvement is gradually decreased, our Terrific Tots are showered with positive reinforcement for becoming good listeners, following directions and cooperating in a group.

Mighty Mites: 3¼ - 4½ years Now participating in class independently, Mighty Mites take part in relays and more complex games and sports skills. Flexibility and agility are increased through more advanced gymnastics skills. Mighty Mites improve strength, fine and gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination, as they are nurtured and praised for self-reliance. The goals here are confidence and self-esteem!

Whiz Kids: 4½ - 6 years Children thrive as they work on gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping, skipping, throwing, kicking and catching. This class is specifically designed to build confidence, develop perseverance, increase self-control and ready our Whiz Kids for group sports. Maintaining a supportive, noncompetitive atmosphere is key in reaching this goal. Children who learn to enjoy physical activity and sports at this age are much more likely to remain active and benefit from a healthy lifestyle.

Renardi Amusant

  • What: Playful Renardi –Fall Session
  • Age: Children who are 3 , 4 and 5 years olds
  • When: Friday afternoon from 13:30 until 15:30 or Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm. This program will run for a 12 week period from September 12 th until November 28th, 2008
  • Cost: $35 for Dieppe residents and $50 for non residents.
  • Contact: Sonya Babineau at 877-7900 or by email sonya.babineau@dieppe.ca
  • Comments: This program provides an opportunity for young children to interact and cooperate in a fun and educational setting. Activities include arts & crafts, presentations by special guests, singing, outings, games, etc. Registration for Dieppe residents is Thursday Septembre 4th, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Friday Septembre 5th , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dieppe City Hall 33 Acadie Ave, 1st floor. Registration for non Dieppe residents is Monday Septembre 8th , 8:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m. at Dieppe City Hall. A maximum of 30 children will be accepted per group. •Birth certificate is mandatory for the registration. •One person may register a maximum of 2 families. •Registration sheets are available at Dieppe City Hall or on the Dieppe website www.dieppe.ca after August 25th 2008

St. Patrick’s Family Centre

  • What: Kindergym
  • Ages: Children 2-4 yrs old
  • When: Saturdays 8:30-9:15am
  • Where: 34 Providence St. Moncton
  • Cost: Members: free; non-members: $60.00
  • Contact: 857-2024
  • Comments: Parent participation required. Contact for session dates

Town of Riverview – Tiny Tumblers

  • What: 10 week program of games, music, crafts, storytime & special outings
  • Ages: Children 3-5
  • When: Next session TBA
  • Where: Multipurpose Room, Parks & Recreation building, 55 Biggs Dr., Riverview
  • Cost: $60.00
  • Contact: 387-2024 or visit www.activeriverview.com
  • Comments: Children must be three years old and toilet trained.

YMCA Play Pals

  • What: Preschoolers have the run of the gym with balls, hoops, climbing apparatus, and gymnastics equipment.
  • Ages: children walking to age 5
  • When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10:30am-12:00pm
  • Where: YMCA of Greater Moncton, 30 War Veterans Ave., Moncton
  • Cost: Youth/Child membership $27.00/month (membership provides access to all age appropriate programs)
  • Contact: 857-0606 or visit www.ymcamoncton.ca
  • Comments: Parent participation is required and the parent does not have to be a member. A baby section is also located in the gym.