Early Childhood

31 organizations or resources in Lethbridge are offering activities for Early Childhood (0 - 5 years).

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Walk, Talk, and Stroll

A free stroller walking group for parents and caregivers to bring their children and connect with others in the community. Each week we will have a guest speaker to walk with the group and answer questions you might have regarding your family's health and wellness. Feel free to come on any Thursday. Participants do not need to come for every date in October.

WHEN: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 - 11 am 

WHERE: Henderson Lake - Meet outside the Nikka Yuko - Bunka Centre 835 Mayor Magrath Drive South

Register by email or phone.

  • Pregnancy and new Mothers
  • Program / Class

Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association

Olympic-style Wrestling opportunities available for all ages (4+) and all genders. With adaptable programming available, everyone can wrestle. Rough and tumble play is one of the most valuable experiences as a youth, as every mammal wrestles during early adolescence. While the brain is developing, it can profoundly affect your child's self-esteem and general demeanor. Wrestling teaches empathy, conflict resolution, and resilience straight out of the gate. For many adults, it is a great way to blow off steam and connect with a community of people striving for excellence and enriching their lives. Programming runs virtually year-round, so join today!
  • Multi-Activity
  • Association / Club

Coulee Critters Forest & Nature School

Coulee Critters is an entirely outdoor, nature-based program for children ages 3-10 where the premise for the day-to-day activities is play and exploration. The program is play-based, child-led, and experiential. This 3 hour program is designed to provide children with opportunities to build an on-going relationship with the land, to a dedicated educator, to one another, and to themselves through regular and repeated access to the same natural space. We meet, play, and explore in Indian Battle Park.
  • Nature & Outdoor Programs
  • Program / Class

YMCA - Children's Indoor Play Room

Children's Climbing Wall Indoor Play Area!

  • Multi-Activity
  • Program / Class

YMCA - Child Play Programs

YMCA Lethbridge offers a variety of youth and sport programming for those 6 to 15 years old. All Sport program sessions run for 1 hour in length.

  • Child Play Programs
  • Program / Class

Lethbridge Plays

The Lethbridge Play Charter was adopted to educate and move towards a community that embraces play, including riskier and child-led play. The benefits of play are life-long and play is encouraged throughout everyone's life! Play can be indoor and outdoor, physical and creative, and solitary or with others. Check out our website for activities, events, programs and ideas! Email us to be added to our email list!

  • Multi-Activity
  • Non-Profit Organization

Haptic Dance Arts

Our open and inclusive studio bases all of its classes on foundation, technique and the artistry of movement. Classes offered for students ages 3 years and up. Our small class sizes ensure that each student receives one on one attention in each and every class. We believe a strong foundation can set students up for success. We strive to encourage creative, confident and independent dancers, movers and thinkers.

  • Dancing
  • Local Business

Equi9

Horseback riding lessons and horsemanship for beginner riders. Lessons available for all ages and abilities including basic horsemanship, driving, jumping, gymkhana, mounted games and cowboy challenge events to improve confidence, athletic ability and interaction with animals.

  • Equestrian
  • Local Business

Joy's Dance Factory

Children's dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Preschool Dance, Combo Classes for 4-6yr.olds, Parent &Tot (session class) Acrodance, HipHop and Adult Tap(Session Class) Classes runSept-June with a yearend show at Yates Theatre in June. Reasonable rates, Qualified,certified teachers Recreational and competitive classes, Examinations in Royal Academy of Dance(Ballet), ADAPT(Tap&Jazz) Al Gibert Tap

  • Dancing
  • Local Business

Danceworks

A dance school focusing on Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary for children ages 3 and up.

  • Dancing
  • Local Business

Starbound Dance Center

If your looking for dance classes for your child come down and check out our beautiful facility! At Starbound Dance Center we have a 3 studio space, and with professional spring flooring, huge lobby, fridge and microwave for dancers, and a lounge area for students to just hang out or even catch up on homework. We offer recreational classes from ages 2+ to adult and competive classes from ages 3+. We are also offering a mommy and me class starting at 14 months old! We offer classes in lyrical, contemporary, ballet, hip hop, pointe, tap, improv, stretch, turns, jumps, lifts, jazz, swing jazz, musical theatre/novelty and acro!

  • Dancing
  • Local Business

Lethbridge & Area Recreational Hockey Club

Who are we? We were the “Coaldale Rec Hockey Club” and have relocated our Club to Lethbridge. With that, we bring close to 30 Seasons of Recreational Hockey experience for kids from Lethbridge & Surrounding Area to enjoy. We offer 4 Divisions of unique recreational hockey program for boys and girls ages 4 - 16. Our organized program offers an affordable opportunity for players of ALL skill levels to participate in the great sport of hockey. It is an NON-BODY CONTACT program aimed at allowing everyone on the ice the freedom to have fun, fair play, great exercise and to personally develops at their own pace without pressure. Our program and environment encourages physical literacy and lifelong skills. All the "magic" happens for one hour once a week.

  • Hockey
  • Association / Club

Rotary Spray Park

Located at Henderson Pool, the Rotary Spray Park features plenty of fun for young children!  This spray park is free with admission to the pool, and is open Henderson Pool hours from late June to early September.

  • Spray Parks
  • Public Facility

Urban Beat Dance Studio

~Lethbridge BEST of the BEST 2015 & 2016 Best Dance Studio~ *Urban Beat Offers Professionally Instructed Dance Classes in an OPEN & Encouraging Studio Space, An Extraordinary Selection of Challenging Dance Classes that are sure to challenge all levels, ages and abilities with an Emphasis on FUN!!! Our Professional Dance Instructors are Passionate about teaching the JOY of DANCE in the most upbeat & exciting ways. Instructors who have both experience and education (post secondary education and teaching certificates/courses in dance). *Urban Beat Philosophy: To provide outstanding dance experiences for each and every dancer, no matter their age, ability or level. We focus on each and every dancers Goals and Achievements on a individually based dancer-centered approach. Whether it's a dancer who competes at festivals or a recreational dancer who is exploring the art of dance, our goal is to increase and nurture CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, a POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE and TEAM WORK through our Professional, Challenging and FUN dance classes, to each and every dancer. Every dancer is able-bodied and capable of exploring the joy of movement through dance and we are here to nurture that experience. We focus on SUPPORT, FAMILY and the COMMUNITY as a whole and our standards and reputation are second to none.

  • Dancing
  • Local Business

High Performance Hockey

We are a well established hockey school that has been running for over 13 years. We have quality instructors and have had many successful hockey players go on to play at a high level of hockey. We pride ourselves on many instructors on the ice and we do not have kids standing around. We run all year round but our main camps run throughout August to get everyone ready for the winter season.

  • Hockey
  • Local Business

Pinnacle Hockey School

Provide hockey school instruction throughout the year based out of our hockey headquarters in Lethbridge Alberta. Camps focus on overall skill development providing a top level opportunity for players to take their game to the next level.

  • Hockey
  • Program / Class

Sportball

Sportball is non-competitive sport instruction for kids ages 16 months up to 12yrs old. Indoor/outdoor programs as well camps, birthday parties and our most popular multi-sport programs.

  • Open play / activity space
  • Local Business

K Yoga - Pre and Post-Natal Yoga

Prenatal yoga provides a nurturing environment with a certified yoga instructor who will prepare you through the journey of pregnancy and for postpartum recuperation. Through yoga poses, breath work and body awareness exercises, some discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, heartburn, swelling, varicose veins, and back pain can be alleviated. Meeting other pregnant women can allow you to ask questions and share your concerns with others going through the process with you! Providing you with confidence and peace of mind is the main goal whether you are coming to the mat for the first time or looking to modify your practice safely to incorporate your growing baby.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Local Business

YMCA of Lethbridge

The YMCA of Lethbridge is a community serving charity where children, youth and adults enrich spirit, mind, body and a sense of belonging.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Non-Profit Organization

Westwind Gymnastics Club

West Wind Gymnastics Club is a not-for-profit, volunteer driven club. We provide athletes and club members with a safe, welcoming, challenging and fun environment where they can enjoy gymnastics activities.

We offer a variety of recreational programs from ages 18 months and up, including Parent and Tot, the CANGym badge program and Parkour. In addition to these programs, we offer birthday parties on the weekends, field trips for school groups, Christmas parties for families and businesses and adult classes.

Our competitive group is made up of both men’s and women’s pre-competitive and competitive athletes. They train hard so they can compete at competition all over Alberta and qualify for the Provincial Championships, Western Championships and National Championships.

Over the years, our athletes have won gold at the Provincial, Western and National Championships.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Association / Club

University of Lethbridge Fitness Centre

The Vita Sana Fitness Certre is part of the group of facilities located within the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness. The Fitness Centre has over 8400 square feet of space that is functional and user friendly for every level of fitness enthusiast.

  • Fitness - Indoor
  • Public Facility

Stan Siwik Family Pool

The Stan Siwik Family Pool was constructed in 1974. Originally designed for synchronized swimming and diving programs, the pool has a rectangular 6 lane and 25 metre tank. There are two diving boards in full operation. A hot tub and fitness area were added during extensive renovations.

The Pool offers programs in condition swimming, open swim, aquajog, and other public programs such as senior, family and parent and tot swims. It also caters to school programs and swimming lessons during the winter season.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Public Facility

Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre

The Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre was constructed on the West Side of Lethbridge in 1982 and it includes a swimming pool and one sheet of ice. The Gyro Spray Park is located behind the Leisure Centre. The pool is rectangular in shape, 25 meters long with two slides and a rope. There is also a wading pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness area equipped with appropriate equipment. The emphasis in this facility is on a total family leisure concept and it caters mostly to the young.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Public Facility

Lethbridge Skating Club

The Lethbridge Skating Club offers skating lesson programs for ages 3 to adult throughout the year at three different arena locations in the City. All levels of skating are welcome from beginner to competitive figure skater. Offering a sense of community connecting coaches and ice-skating enthusiasts in Lethbridge since 1939.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Association / Club

Lethbridge Association of the Blind

LAB provides social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. The Association runs a bowling league from September thru April on Tuesday nights at the Holiday Bowl. There are numerous activities through the year and at least one organized activity every month including: BBQs, entertainment nights, raising awareness, as well as an annual walk. The annual walk was started in 2002 and raised money to provide service dogs to those in need.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Association / Club

Henderson Pool

This completely redone outdoor pool includes 2 waterslides, the Rotary Spray Park, a climbing wall, diving board, zero depth entry, and more!  Fun for all ages, there is a lot of grassy area to relax on and a concession in case you forgot to pack your own food.

  • Swimming (Recreational)
  • Public Facility

Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Join us for a variety of public programs for children and adults, including Junior Naturalists, Extreme by Nature, Ask a Naturalist and Sunday Nature Walks.

The Nature Centre hosts 3 nature-based exhibits each year, has a extensive resource library and delivers environmental education programs. A place that keeps you coming back for more!

Mission: To have a community engaged in Nature Appreciation.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Public Facility

Headwinds Cycling Club

Mission: simply ride.

The objectives of this non-profit organization are to promote the sport of cycling in Southern Alberta and to provide involvement for members in all aspects and levels of bicycle road racing, touring (recreation and transportation), mountain biking, and triathlon.

The Lethbridge Headwinds Cycling Club is affiliated with the Alberta Bicycle Association (A.B.A.) , the Canadian Cycling Association (C.C.A) and the Alberta Triathlon Association (A.T.A.).

Do you like to ride a bike? Road? Mountain bike? Just like to pedal and propel yourself on two wheels? Come and check us out!

  • Cycling (Bicyling)
  • Association / Club

Fritz Sick Pool

Located within the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization building, a multipurpose 56,200 square foot senior centre located in the heart of the city. It is designed to be the community focal point on aging where older persons as individuals or in groups can come together for services, activities and sociability. The pool caters mostly to seniors and young children, with some adult programs such as conditioning swim. The pool is owned by the City of Lethbridge, but operated by a third party service provider.

25m, 8 lanes, indoors, ~29°C (85°F)

  • Swimming (Recreational)
  • Public Facility

Family Centre

Mission
Healthy Children, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities.

Family Centre is a community-based organization. It provides families, living in Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, with caring and respectful family support through a comprehensive range of prevention and early intervention services to children, youth, parents, grandparents and other family members. In 2004, Family Centre was recognized as a “Government of Alberta – Parent Link Centre”.

The Ministry identified that Parent Link Centres are “centres of excellence”.

Family Centre has a defined mission to strengthen capacities and encourage the best possible development of families in Southwestern Alberta. We will strengthen families using resources and supports that contribute to healthy relationships at home and in the community. Our vision is: Healthy Children! Healthy Families! Healthy Communities!

  • Child Play Programs
  • Non-Profit Organization

Alpine Club of Canada - Southern Alberta

A community for mountain enthusiasts from around Southern Alberta to connect for mountain activities (e.g., scrambling, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, rock and ice climbing, hiking, etc.), mountain culture (e.g., film festivals, slide shows), and mountain leadership training (e.g., avalanche courses, ropework courses etc.). The section is developing a full schedule of mountain trips, but people must be members of the ACC — and our Southern Alberta Section — to participate in our ACC section’s activities. For information on what trips our section is offering — and how to join — please check out our ACC sections’ website.

  • Multi-Activity
  • Association / Club

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