Preschool Create and Explore
Benefits of preschool create and explore activities
Our activities provide a fun social opportunity for preschoolers while helping them develop:
- Creativity
- Imagination
- Coordination
- Motor skills
- Balance
- Body awareness
- Self-confidence
- Independence
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2024 spring & summer registration dates
Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps is open.
Upcoming facility closures
Programs, classes and swimming lessons will not be offered at the following facilities while they undergo repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this spring and summer.
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this summer.
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre: closed this summer.
Types of preschool create and explore programs
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling 403-268-3800 (option 1).
Safety and supervision
The safety of our preschoolers is our top priority. Staff supervision and instruction are provided in all programs.
Our staff are selected based on experience, leadership skills and their ability to relate to children. Staff are Intermediate First Aid and CPR certified and are trained in the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development.
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What are programs like?
Preschoolers will have fun engaging with others and learning physical and social skills. They will participate in active games, arts, crafts and stories.
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Come prepared
Please bring:
- Comfortable indoor clothes
- Weather appropriate outdoor clothes
- Nut free heathy snacks
- Refillable metal or plastic water bottle
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