Below is a full list of classes & groups for babies, toddlers and pre-school age children in York on a Thursday.
Most of the classes below are pre-book and follow a structure (see individual listings for details) , if you’re looking for playgroups in York which are more informal and you can just turn up (like the ones in church halls etc) then check out the Playgroups Page Here.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Ā For details of how to get your group listed Ā click here.
Agility is Yorkās first indoor obstacle course fitness park. We offer a range of classes for all age groups and sessions to suit everyone. Click here to see current events happening at AgilityĀ (monthly ladies nights and date nights starting soon)Ā https://www.agilityparks.co.uk/whats-on
The park consists of a ninja warrior obstacle course. ninja gym and toddlers classes and two gym studios providing a huge range of activities and training sessions for toddlers, pre school, juniors, high school and adults. With a large cafƩ and bar on two floors we cater for a wide range of parties, functions, events and group sessions.
PartiesĀ
Agility is the perfect place for your childās birthday party. Fun on the course, grip socks, food and drink included. Prices start from Ā£13.95pp.
Bespoke packages for any occasion, corporate events and team building days can be catered for email for details.
šĀ Check out the York Mumbler blog post for exclusive photos of when we visited Agility when it first opened! š
Classes and live music events for you and your little people!
Here at Baby Band, we offer fun and educational classes full of music for little people, aged 3 months to 4 years, in and around York.
Led by our skilled and experienced class leaders, we sing, dance and play with REAL instruments to explore different musical concepts. Whatever your ability, itās all about learning how to be musical with your little one and helping them develop a love of music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Donāt worry, you wonāt be subjected to endless twee nursery rhymes here! Every few weeks we focus on a different genre of music from musicals to 90s pop, jazz to Disney classics, rock to girl bands. Itās much more fun when we all enjoy the music.
If your little one is feeling a bit cool for āBaby Bandā then why not join one of our āIām with the Bandā classes. A music class aimed just for the big ones (well, 3 & 4 year olds!) which dives deeper into learning key musical terms and concepts but in the coolest way possible.
Classes run throughout the year including the school holidays where older siblings can join too for a small extra cost.
At Baby Swimmers we follow the Starfish Awards, so little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided in the future. We play games and sing songs which are skill related and also teach water safety skills so they can learn to swim back to the side, hold on and climb out when they are strong enough.
Our structured classes work towards this and are also fantastic for bonding with your little one, as well as enjoying yourselves in a fun relaxed atmosphere, which we always ensure is at your little oneās own pace including underwater swims. Babies use their natural reflexes when they are in water, so it is always a good idea to start as soon as you can, as swimming is a great workout and helps to strengthen their muscles and also increases alertness.
For toddlers we follow the STA Stanley Awards, so again little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided. For this age group we still sing songs and have fun with games and also start to teach the basic strokes, continuing with water safety skills and teaching your toddler to hold on, turn, then push off the side to swim to you independently. Classes will focus on floating, learning to tread water, rolling, push and glides, diving for sinkers and more.
Swimmers Academy is for our older swimmers where we focus on stroke technique and stamina, classes run for any age from Beginners and go through to Gold also incorporating Lifesaving Awards.
All teachers are fully qualified with specialist training for your little ones. Our classes are child led to ensure each child is taught and developed at their own pace.
We Swim at :
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: New Earswick
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: Rook
Saturday: Robert Wilkinson, Strensall, Stamford Bridge & Pocklington
We are the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK offering lessons at our York Leisure Centres. Energise Leisure Centre, York Leisure Centre and Yearlsey Swimming Pool.
We offer a programme for all ages and abilities, with times and days which suit you. In our lessons, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Your children will be taught by experienced, qualified teachers, following our industry-leading programme. We have designed our swim school programme to be flexible and affordable. Our monthly direct debit payments include free swimming for your children! You can track your child’s progress using our online tool called the Home Portal. We offer the following:
Baby & Pre-School:
Energise- Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
York Leisure Centre- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,Saturdays.
Swimbies- 3 months to 12 months
Splashers- 13 months to 2 years
Paddlers- 2 years to 4 years
Pre-Schoolers- 3-4 years
Primary School Age
Foundation (Small pool)- Children aged 4 years+ who are non swimmers
Development (Main pool)- Children aged 5-12 years who are able to swim 25m
Academy (Main pool)- Children up to 16 years old who have completed development.
We also offer SEND swimming lessons up until the age of 16 – working with our partner charity Level Water to provide lessons for children with a physical or sensory disability.
For more information and to book your childās place please see our website.
Teaching children to swim confidently with excellent stroke techniques for nearly 40 years!
Coral started the swim school in the 1980s and for many years developed it based on the principles of teaching children to enjoy swimming and gain confidence in the water.
We continue to focus on creating a fun yet challenging environment, developing water confidence and getting the strokes correct as learners progress from absolute beginners through to the Gold Award & beyond; with distance and water skills & safety certificates achieved throughout their journey!
We have Adult & Baby/Toddler/Preschool sessions, and teach children independently from 3 years old. We move individuals up when theyāre ready, we donāt make them wait for the end of term or until a whole class is ready to progress.
Our teachers are trained Aquaphobia Coaches too & provide extra support if fear/anxiety is identified, present &/or affecting development.
Our lessons, with a high teacher-pupil ratio, are delivered at:
New Earswick – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday:
3-4pm Adult & Baby/Toddler
4-6pm 3+ Children
Robert Wilkinson Primary (shallow pool), Strensall – Thursday & Friday:
4-6pm 3+ Independent & 1:1
*4pm Friday 2-4 year olds, with Adult
Our aim is to achieve consistent progress (at each childās own speed rather than at the speed of the swim school) resulting in confident, capable, and safe swimmers.
Derwent Danceworks was established in 2009 by IDTA qualified Principal Miss Kate Womersley. We hold classes in Thorganby, Wheldrake, Escrick, at Knavesmire Primary School (South Bank, York) and others too! We give generous family and multi-class discounts and always offer free trial lessons.
Our timetable includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Freestyle, Contemporary, Streetdance, Acro, Musical Theatre and more. Beginners are always welcome, and we have lots to challenge the most passionate and capable dancers. Always inclusive, we develop confidence in class and in performance, building friendships and skills as we go.
Our team of 3 qualified teachers are First Aid trained, DBS checked, experienced, and committed to the development of our studentsā technique, confidence, and well-being. We follow the accredited IDTA syllabus, as well as the NATD Contemporary syllabus and Acrobatic Arts.
NEW FOR THIS TERM ā PRESCHOOL ACRO CLASSES, STREETDANCE COMPETITION GROUP AND MORE CLASSES ADDED TO OUR WHELDRAKE AND KNAVESMIRE TIMETABLES!
To find out more, or to book your free trial, contact us on:
Dream Time is like no other Baby Massage Class you will ever go to.
Since its creation over 18 years ago, Dream Time has won awards, gained CPD accreditation and holds Level 3 qualification with Open Awards. Dream Time teachers are among the UKās most highly qualified baby massage therapists.
Dream Time combines gentle song, yoga and massage. Our classes provides the perfect combination of baby time and parent time, leaving everyone feeling relaxed, bonded with baby and open to chat over a cuppa and homemade cake after the session (vegan/dairy and gluten free cake and drink options available).
Located just 8 minutes along the A19 from the Designer Outlet , with free parking right outside, the classes run from the purpose designed Dream Time Space. In a beautiful location, close to a nature reserve, the Old Granary at Riccall is the perfect setting for a relaxing and nurturing time with your baby.
Remember, touch is the first means of communication and a regular massage can help with colic, sleeplessness and muscle tone.
Booking essential.
£8 taster. £60x6wk block
Wednesday 10am
Thursday 10am and 1pm
At Kixx our goal is simple:Ā To have a positive impact on every child at every opportunity.
We do this through an innovative programme which offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football.
Our football programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls between the ages of 18 months and 10 years of age.
Our sessions have been created and developed by professional footballers and trained coaches who use the best games, drills, exercises and materials which are age appropriate.
Each 40 minute session provides a fun, playful, safe environment which encourages children to develop a positive sense of themselves, respect for others, a positive disposition to learn new skills, and a sense of pride in their ability to master them.
We deliver Kixx sessions at various different locations in and around York. To learn more please get in touchĀ š
Wednesday ā Burnholme Sports Centre
Thursday ā Acomb Energise and Tadcaster
Saturday ā York St John Sports Centre & Millthorpe School
Sunday ā York Sports Village
Looking for a fun way to get your step count up, get moving, and do some exercise alongside a really welcoming group of mamas?
Youāve found it!
This class is for those parents sick of all the nursery rhymes. Come get down with us.
Mamaās Got Moves is a babywearing dance class-and no, you DO NOT need any dance skills, think Zumba but easier, and with the Latin vibes alternating with 90ās classics and 2000s tunes. All the music you made bad decisions to! And a load of non-judgemental friendly mums.
Drop-in/ Blocks available.
Baby carriers are available to borrow.
Older children are welcome to come and dance alongside you or play in the background.
Mon 9.30-10.30 Southlands Church Hall Bishopthorpe Road
Mon 11.30-12.30 Holgate Methodist Church
Thursday 9.30-10.30 Southlands Church Hall Bishopthorpe Road
£9.50 Drop-In / £40 Block of 5
Come and find your voice, both indoors and out!
Babies, toddlers, pre-school and school-age children, along with their caregivers, are invited to learn through music as we sing, dance, explore percussion and move creatively.
After almost 20 years of teaching Kindermusik with York families, Cathās music groups have changed in name, though not in nature! Classes are very similar in size, style and ethos. All are welcome in our nurturing, educational, gentle, yet fun-filled music and movement sessions.
We meet in some of York’s loveliest outside spaces like Rowntree Park, the Homestead Park and York Museum Gardens.
Indoor classes meet in Clifton with additional options in Acomb and South Bank.
5 week blocks (Ā£40) ā Join in anytime, subject to availability.50% sibling discount.
Flexible age groups – Family classes for mixed ages and stages, along with some classes geared towards specific age groups.
Introductory class £6/child, £9/two siblings.
Pre-booking and pre-payment essential as numbers are limited.
Private classes and workshops for community groups by arrangement eg Home Ed, postnatal, nurseries, preschools.
Follow us for the latest news @musicwithcath
To find out more, contact Cath directly by email, phone or text.
MY BABY CAN DANCE/ NEWBORN CAN DANCE YORK is a multi award winning movement to music activity class which follows the development stages for the little ones.Ā Ideally suited from birth up to 4 years old, for children with additional needs there is no upper age limit.
We run weekly interactive fun classes combining movement, singing, musical shakers, numbers, colours, shapes, phonics and much more.
The sessions achieve a proven learning and development path for the little ones using a repeatable formal which increases learning and memory in a safe, caring, positive and informal environment.Ā The little ones can build their confidence, social skills and discipline all within the fun and fast paced sessions.
Classes run throughout school term times with payment being made in advance in half termly blocks.Ā Subject to availability people can join at any time and just pay for the weeks remaining in that current block.
For the time being social distancing will continue with individual sanitised kit bags for each participant.
For up to date class information contact me:-
Are you looking for a class which is fun, upbeat and action-packed?Ā Are you keen to give your child a good foundation in early literacy skills?Ā Would you like to join a class that you can enjoy together with your child, whilst learning about phonics at the same time, and discover lots of ideas for ways that you can support them at home?
Come along to award-winning 45-minute classes aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers between 1-4 years, which are delivered by an experienced teacher and are based on the Early Years Curriculum.
Weekly sessions gently introduce letter sounds, whilst also focusing on developing confidence, turn-taking and listening skills. Classes help children develop an early interest in sounds without even realising, as they are too busy playing and having fun! This is the perfect class to help boost your childās confidence, whilst compliment what they learn at preschool and prepare them for big school.
Come and groove on down to our dough-disco, shake your pom-poms and meet our mascot Robot Reg who shows children how to use his arms to orally blend and segment the sounds for reading and spelling!
MINIs sessions (1 – 2.5 year olds) are play-based sessions that help to develop speech & language skills and early vocabulary through short activities and role-playing, including nursery rhymes.
PRE-SCHOOLER sessions (2.5 – 4 year olds) include sound recognition and oral blending & segmenting, which are foundations for learning to read. This is through fast-paced, fun games and activities which encourage listening for sounds.
Classes
Monday afternoon @ Wigginton
Tuesday morning @ Clifton Moor
Thursday mornings @ Wigginton
Friday mornings @ Copmanthorpe
Ā£6.50 per session and payable as a block of 5 sessions
Contact Sam for more information
Puddle Ducks are award winning providers of swimming lessons to babies, toddlers, pre-school and school age children. Our classes are designed to promote bonding, water confidence and water safety in a fun and loving environment. We take your little ones through a structured programme designed to develop their natural affinity with the water and encourage them to learn to swim independently.
And although we have spent many years carefully developing our progressive lesson plans to develop swimmers, our teachers adapt every activity to suit each child. Our approach ensures that your childās needs are expertly fulfilled ā never forcing development, but rather nurturing it to ensure a positive experience and love of swimming.
Our baby and pre-school programme is offered through five levels:
Floaties (0-6 months), Splashers (6-15 months), Kickers (15 months ā 2.5 years), Little Dippers (2-5 years) and Dippers (2-5 years)
We run classes 7 days a week at the following locations in and around York:
New Earswick, ROKO Health Club, Archbishop Holgateās School, Ā The Crown Hotel (Boroughbridge), Energise hydrotherapy pool (Acomb), Queen Margaretās School (Escrick) and Goosewood Holiday Park.
We also run Aquanatal classes, so you can start your journey with Puddle Ducks before your baby arrives!
Welcome to Rhythm Time, where little minds develop through our stimulating and fun music classes!
Here at Rhythm Time, our educational classes will help your little oneās development from birth to pre-school. Our specially created music-based activities will stimulate all their senses AND help develop their COMMUNICATION, SPEECH, CONFIDENCE, LITERACY, CONCENTRATION, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT and SOCIAL SKILLS ā all whilst having fun to music!
Join Rat-a-Tat and his friends Arabella, Melody & Carlos as they take you and your little one on a journey of fun & learning through hands-on musical activities.
We offer 30 minutes, age-specific musical sessions all cleverly designed to aid learning and development, PLUS with every class booking, you gain UNLIMITED classes in York, so you can go to as many classes as you want in the week!
Prices start from £6.50 for a trial class.
Venues:
Monday morning ā Acomb Sports Club: Baby, Toddler and Pre-school classes
Tuesday morning ā Clifton- Marjorie Waite Court Community Hall: Toddler and Baby classes
Wednesday morning ā Burnholme Sports Centre: Baby, Toddler and Pre-school classes
Wednesday morning- Rufforth Village Institute: Baby and Toddler classes
Thursday morning- Murton Park (Yorkshire Museum of Farming): Baby and Toddler classes
Friday morning ā Fulford Social Hall: Toddler class and Baby (starting 10th November)
Friday ā Acomb Methodist Church: Young Baby, Baby, Toddler and Pre-school classes
Book via the website, or contact Tori either via email or WhatsApp (details below).
What Would Your Baby Like To Say?
Babies use all kinds of signs and gestures as a natural part of learning to talk; think of the delight we have when they learn to point, wave or blow a kiss! Encouraging your baby with extra signs like āmilkā, āmoreā, āchange nappyā or ātiredā will help your baby communicate more easily. Developed with the help of Speech and Language professionals, Sing and Sign Baby Signing classes utilise music and songs, props and rhymes in fun sessions that makes learning to baby sign both easy and fun!
Autumn Term 2023 classes, starting w/c September 25th in both York and Selby, are now open to book. Our courses are designed over three developmental stages that broadly equate to:
Sing and Sign Babes ā 0-5m (5 week course ā Ā£36)
Stage 1: 6 ā 13m (10 week course Ā£72)
Stage 2 : 14ā 24m (10 week course Ā£72)
All courses enjoy class WhatsApps and Online Resources, too!
Have twins? They attend two-for-one!
Autumn Term 2023 ā Timetable:
Monday ā Wilberfoss Community Centre ā All Stages
Osgodby Village Institute – Babes + Stage 1
Tuesday – Communitea, Selby – Babes + Stage 1
Wednesday ā Belfrey Hall (York CC) ā All Stages
Thursday ā The Poppleton Centre ā All Stages
Friday ā Acomb Methodist church ā All Stages
Canāt make a Stage 1 or Stage 2 venue course? Why not sign up to our streamed video course, Sing and Sign@Home, which you can enjoy 24/7 from the comfort of your own home?!
Established since 2009, with dedicated, local and professional teachers.
Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where every student regardless of skill or ability can learn, gain confidence, improve and have fun while nurturing a love and respect for the art of dance. Whether you want to dance for fun, to keep fit or to pursue a professional career, SDA has the right class for you.
At affordable prices come and join the fun at Spotlight Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, age 16 months +. Choose to take part in annual showcases, awards and competitions we are the little dance school with BIG ambitions.
NEW PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES!
Me & My Acrobat, Thursday 9.30-10.15am, 16 months ā 2yrs
Awesome Acrobats, Thursday 10.20-11.05am, 3-4 yrs
Mini Movers, Saturday 9-9.45am, 3+ yrs
Classes held at Green Lane Trading Estate, Clifton, York YO30 5PY
Swimming with Linzi is all about having fun whilst learning to swim, gaining water confidence and safety skills.
With only 7 children in each class, only 1 lesson running at a time & the whole pool to ourselves, we have lots of space. In this environment I find my swimmers really enjoy their lessons and thrive learning to swim following the progressive STA guidelines.
I get to know all the children individually & adapt my teaching to suit every child. Your child will be enabled to happily progress at their own pace.
Classes are based at Carr Junior School (Acomb) and Robert Wilkinson School (Strensall), teaching from babies through to school age and beyond on various days, at various times. See the website below for more details and toĀ book.
About me;Ā I run a small independent swim school set up after training and teaching my own children to swim many years ago. I realised then that the whole goal to swimming success is learning through having fun!
I have over 16 years of swimming teaching experience and I am a fully qualified STA Swimming Instructor, STA baby and pre-school teacher. I hold a Level 3 STA Diploma in Aquatic Teaching for Baby and Pre-school, STA lifeguard certificate and have DBS clearance.
The Little Gym York based in the new amazing York Community Stadium at Monks Cross is now open Tuesday to Sunday!
*Under 3’s membership can enjoy unlimited classes each week for no extra cost
We offer a 20% sibling discount if you have other children you wish to enrol!
Flexible block bookings are available for under 3ās .
Our non-competitive gymnastics programmes teach children that they donāt have to be the best, they just have to try their best! We provide children with a safe, clean, inspiring space to burn energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. We are now offering both beginner, intermediate and NEW advanced classes toĀ 6-12 year olds!
As well as our seriously fun classes, weāre open for party bookings and Ofsted registered holiday camps too! If youād like to secure your membership, or have any questions, reach out to us by email on the address below, or register your details here:
Booking Form | The Little Gym York
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING SERIOUS FUN WITH YOU SOON!
Tiny Toes Music is all about you and your little one singing and making music together in a group setting and enjoying the many wonderful benefits to your wellbeing and your childās development. All the music and singing at Tiny Toes Music is live, creative and fun, and studies show that participation in these activities improve your childās development in so many wonderful ways e.g. mother-infant bond, emotional, social and physical wellbeing, language development, cognitive & sensory development etc. Please see the website for more details.
Where? The Gateway Centre in Acomb
When? Thursday morning, 10-11am
From September there are a couple of changes to the music group……..
1) There will be ONE music group only on a Thursday morning from 10-11am. This group will be larger and our singing will be awesome!
2) The Tiny Toes Music Cafe is reopening for people to stay on after the music session to mingle, chat, eat cake, drink coffee and make new friends! The cafe will run from 11-12pm.
There is still a need to control numbers at Tiny Toes Music, so sessions will continue to be booked in advance. However, because community and inclusivity has always been at the heart of the music group, if you are unable to pay upfront for reasons such as shift work or personal financial circumstances please do get in touch with Nicola. This unfortunately does not include holidays. Cost: £6 per session, to be paid online and in advance of a 4-week period.
Please email Nicola for further information or book on the link below.
Activity classes with lots of fun and adventure. Perfect for Toddlers from 13 months ā 5 years. Create special memories with your toddlers with a combination of soft play, bouncy castles, tunnels for the first half of the session, followed by music, dance, imaginative play, balloons and bubbles.
Toddler Sense introduces a whole new world of adventure for toddlers and children. Great music, great equipment and great new ideas! Imagine climbing a snow mountain, going on safari, digging for fossils, swimming with dolphins and hunting for dinosaurs? Every week introduces a whole new adventure. The main emphasis is on mobility, excitement and adventure in this fast-moving, action-packed programme.
Award-winning, sensory-rich toddler development programme, where structured play goes hand in hand with imagination, adventure and the freedom to explore. Activities carefully constructed to stimulate your childās brain, co-ordination and physical development.
A number of classes running on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in York.
Please visitĀ www.toddlersense.com/yorkĀ to book on.
Mondays: Melodie Park, Wigginton Road (Clifton Moor)
Thursdays: Haxby Memorial Hall, 16 The Village Haxby
Fridays: St James the Deacon Church Hall, Woodthorpe
We also offer childrenās parties on a weekend combining our Bouncy castles, soft play and lots of fun and engaging activities. Please get in touch for more information on our party packages.
Our progressive play programme is designed to develop your childās physical skills. Using bespoke colourful equipment, we focus on agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence.
Every session is supervised by our specially trained staff, getting the best out of each child. Up until 3 years, grown-ups participate as well so that parents, carers and even grandparents can spend time with little ones as they develop. The journey begins for babies from 6 months old who can sit up unaided. Hereās how our classes break down:
6 Months ā Walking: Babies explore the equipment in a happy and relaxed environment, helping them to reach key milestones such as crawling, cruising and walking.
Walking ā 2 Years: Confidently walking toddlers are now introduced to an exciting circuit of equipment as well as hand-held co-ordination activities, developing their fine motor skills. āCircle Timeā helps language development through rhymes and action songs.
2 ā 3 Years: Working together in small groups, little ones are introduced to stations with more challenging equipment to refine their agility, balance and climbing skills.
3 Years ā School Age: Children now take part independently without their grown-up, putting into practice their skills for life.
** MENTION YORK MUMBLER FOR A FREE TASTER SESSION **
We are a charitable organisation focused on recreational gymnastics and trampolining for the ages of 2-18.
Classes run from a dedicated facility.
Our Pre School Classes run Monday ā Friday during term time, with 5 classes running per day.
Boys and Girls plus trampoline classes are running too.
Many changes have been made due to Covid-19 – please see the website for all the details of this.
For further information please contact us.
The Gymnastics Centre, St. John’s Walk, Heworth, York, YO31 7SX
York Suzuki Early Childhood Education offers weekly music classes for children aged 0-3, with their caregiver. They are a chance to come together to celebrate the unlimited potential of every child. Our classes offer a calm, structured, nurturing space to engage with your little one through music.
The classes are run by trained SECE teacher, Laura Wingrove, who has over 10 yearsā experience of teaching through the Suzuki method. Class sizes are small to allow each and every child to flourish and caregivers are supported at every stage of the journey. We use the beautiful SECE curriculum of nursery rhymes and action songs which is based on the teaching philosophy of renowned pedagogue Shinichi Suzuki. Although many musical concepts are mastered within the classes, it was not Suzukiās primary aim to create master musicians, but rather āhuman beings with beautiful, harmonious minds and high sensitivityā. We believe that by using the highest quality musical instruments, children are given the earliest opportunity to appreciate beauty, to treat the instruments with respect, and to play them properly, creating a beautiful sound themselves.
Tuesday 9.45 – St Olaveās Church Hall, Marygate
Tuesday 11.00 – St Olaveās Church Hall, Marygate
Thursday 10.00 – Online, via Zoom
York Swimming Academy is one of Yorkās leading swimming lesson providers and is dedicated to delivering high quality swimming lessons for great value.
Children can start in our āDiscovery Ducklingsā Classes from new-born. Whilst those children aged 4yrs and over can begin in our first of seven progressive stages.
We implement Swim Englandās Learn to Swim Framework, an all-inclusive programme designed to take the non-swimmer from his or her first splash to full competence in the pool. The framework has clear progressions between each stage and children are awarded a variety of certificates on their journey to becoming fully competent.
Our teachers are Swim England (ASA) qualified, and classes are limited to 8 children per class. Our beginner classes have 2 teachers, teaching from inside the water.
Spaces are available now for an immediate start!
New Earswick Swimming Pool:
Monday 13:00 ā 14:30 (Pre-School Lessons 0-4yr)
Wednesday 09:15 ā 10:15 (Pre-School Lessons 0-4yr)
Thursday 16:00 ā 18:00
Friday 15:30 ā 16:00 (Pre-School Lessons 0-4yr)
Friday 16:00 ā 16:30
Saturday 15:00 ā 18:30
Sunday 10:00 ā 11:30
Sunday 15:30 ā 16:30
Stamford Bridge Swimming Pool:
Sunday 09:00 ā 12:00
Carr Junior School:
Sunday 08:30 ā 12:00
The Mount School:
Wednesday 18:00 ā 19:30
Queen Margaretās School, Escrick:
Tuesday 17:00 ā 18.30
Friday 17:00 ā 19:00
Saturday 9:00 ā 10:30
Yorkshire Rose Academy of DanceĀ (YRAD) was founded by Principal Kerry Whitfield in 2013, and her passion for the arts gives the students atĀ YRADĀ an encouraging platform to be their best. Kerry is a former professional dancer who trained and works with both The Royal Ballet School and The Royal Academy of Dance.
The school offers a vast array of classes for children to learn and develop in the performing arts industry. Classes are fun, inclusive, inspirational and gives students a strong work ethic and discipline.Ā YRAD has an enthusiastic and supportive team of skilled professionals at their core, plus they invite external pros for Workshops / Masterclasses throughout the year. Children have the opportunity to audition for our affiliated Childrenās Talent agency giving them a chance to be cast in Theatre, TV and Film.
Dance styles include Acro, Ballet, Commercial, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, Tap and Zumba.
Mention Mumbler for a free trial.
Kayleigh Burton offers parenting courses, active antenatal classes, baby classes and postnatal classes in the East Leeds and Selby area.
Expectant and new parents come to my antenatal and baby classes from across the Leeds, York, Selby and Tadcaster area, including Garforth, Kippax, Sherburn, Hillam, Monk Fryston, Knottingley and more.
T: 07743 232656
We teach dance to infants, children and adults with passion. We are renowned for our multi award winning classes in RAD Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance, Pointe Work etc.
Visit our website for more info.
A small, friendly dance school for children from 18 months – teenagers. Classes: ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance and Musical Theatre.
Classes run Monday to Saturday. Get in touch for times.
Venues are: Tang Hall Community Centre, Millthorpe School, The Raylor Centre (James st).
T: 07919 008078 (Katie Ventress)
T: 07856771036
Free Legal Advice
Open to all parents, providing free legal advice
Every Tuesday, 12:00 – 13:00
York St John University Campus, room DG/011
Face to Face Dadās group
Social group open to fathers and father and babies
Every Tuesday, 13:00 – 14:00
York St John University Campus, room DG/011
Online Dadās group
Social group open to fathers and father and babies
Every Thursday, 19:30 – 20:30
ZOOM Meeting ID: 873 4393 9324
Passcode: r4BZpL
For more information please visit the York St John Community Centre website.
Ready Steady Mums is a weekly walking group which meets on Thursdays at 10am by the bottom of millenium bridge for a walk by the river followed by a coffee in cycle heaven cafe. A friendly group and a great way to meet local mums and babies. All welcome!
Find us on facebook ‘York Ready Steady Mums’
Starting Thursday 20th April 2023 from 9.30-10.30am.
Classes run in a 6 week block during term time at White Rose House, Wheldrake. We will learn Makaton Signs and Symbols through songs, stories and play.
Cost for the 6 week block is £55 and includes Makaton Signing for Babies and Toddlers handbook.
To book, please contact Emma on 07902 418289
“Honestly, this class was one of the best and most rewarding one I’ve been to! They all sing songs, have musical instruments and the bond between the children and the older residents is the cutest thing ever.
We had a tour of the home and visited some residents in their rooms, some were doing colouring, sat watching tv or sitting in their living areas. I had a cup of tea with them in the sitting room and Zak interacted and played with them.
Some of these people may not have any family that visits so the joy that this class brings them is just the best thing. Another lady who joined us in the class had a little baby who didnāt have any grandparents, so she said it was a lovely way for him to interact with older people and its like he now has many grandparents, so you can see how everyone gets something out of it.
I will definitely be back and I’d urge anyone who is free to try out this Free class, it’s honestly the best and so rewarding!”
Advance booking is required. Ā£5/family. £2.50/family for low income. Songbox Carehome Class is FREEĀ
Explore York Libraries and Archives offer under 5 story times. There are free and on a drop-in basis. Find out the time and day of the week at your local library and all the up-to-date information here https://exploreyork.org.uk/children/storytimes/
For more details about the sessions and libraries below see our post HERE
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Our award-winning toddler development classes will introduce your child to a galaxy of magical worlds. Each week has a unique theme, meticulously constructed to stimulate your childās brain, co-ordination and physical development.
Tuesday ā Low Catton Village Hall, Low Catton, Stamford Bridge
Thursdays ā Dance Expression at Norton, Malton
Friday ā Pocklington Cricket Club, Burnby Lane, Pocklington, YO42 1UJ
T: 07725 481334
Situated within the Sports Hall at York Leisure Centre (Vangarde) and Burnholme Sports Centre, our Toddlers World is a fun and interactive play session for toddlers aged 6 months ā up to 5 years.
Sessions are an hour long.
Vangarde: Mondays/Wednesdays/Sundays 9am – 12pm
Burnholme: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am – 12pm
Price per hour: £4.35 (Vangarde) and £4.80 (Burnholme). Prebook via the Better app/website.
T: 01904 403900
Daily Mon-Fri from 9.30-11.30am and a Wednesday session from 1.30-3.30pm.
Welcoming children up to 3 ½ and their families.
Enriching free play, seasonal crafts, puppet show/story and singing together in an all natural nurturing environment, supporting your child and you.
Ā£9 per session ā first session free!
Please book early as often oversubscribed.
The York Steiner School, Danesmead, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB