Fall Schedule
Families with Children Birth to 12 Months Old
Indoor / Drop-In
Family Play to Learn
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
This EarlyON parent child interactive program offers an engaging environment to explore and create with your children and to connect with other families. Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as share resources and their expertise when needed.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Saturdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No programs Sept 30, Oct 7, Nov 11 & Dec 6
Apsley Site, North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Road, Apsley
Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Norwood Site, Norwood Public Library, 2363 County Road 45 (Main Street), Norwood
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Fridays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program Dec 6
Otonabee Valley Site, Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough
Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Fridays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program Sept 4, Sept 29, Oct 9, Nov 3
Infant Family Play to Learn
Drop-In ǀ Infants 0 to 12 months old
This EarlyON parent child interactive program offers an engaging environment to explore and create with your baby and to connect with other families.
Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as to share resources and their expertise when needed.
Otonabee Valley Site, Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program Dec 6
Breastfeeding & Well Baby Clinic
Drop-In ǀ Prenatal to 2 years old
Drop in to speak to a lactation consultant/community health nurse for breastfeeding help and/or to answer your questions about child health and development. Cannot come to the centre? No problem! Call us – 705.748.9144 to request a telephone consultation.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Toy and Book Lending Library
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
A lending service where families can borrow high quality, developmentally appropriate toys, books and games for their young children. Access to library staff and early learning tips to try at home.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Saturdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm (1st, 3rd & 5th/month)
Closed Sept 30, Oct 7 & Dec 6
Outdoor / Drop-In
Loose Parts in the Playscape/Park
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Have you noticed that when you give a child a gift, they are more interested in exploring the box and wrapping than in what is inside? That is what loose parts are all about! Loose parts could be a plastic tube, a cardboard box, sticks or stones. What happens when your child finds these materials outside? Children are naturally curious and when we invite them to explore loose parts in our outdoor space, there is freedom to move and explore.
The possibilities are endless! Come join us for some fun.
Loose Parts in the Playscape, Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 11:30am
No program Oct 9
Loose Parts in the Park, John Taylor Memorial Park, McKellar St., Peterborough
Wednesdays ǀ 10:00am to 11:30am
No program Dec 6
Roots of Discovery
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Roots of Discovery is a child-led outdoor exploration program offering opportunities for young children to investigate and find joy in the natural outdoor world and parents to support and share in their wonder.
Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as to share resources and their expertise when needed. Join us for the adventure!
Jackson Park, Peterborough
Fridays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Indoor Parent Child Workshops
Preregistration Required
Beyond Songs & Rhymes
Six Sessions ǀ Preregister Here
Infants birth to 12 months old
This is a multi sessions group experience for parents and their babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using interactive rhymes, songs, and stories through the oral tradition. Parents gain confidence as they help their babies learn language and communication skills in this program. Cuddle, communicate, connect.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Mondays, Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13 & 20 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Tuesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 & 17 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Otonabee Valley Site, Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough
Tuesdays, Nov 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12 & 19 ǀ 10:00am to 11:00am
Infant Massage
Four Sessions ǀ Preregister Here
Infants birth to 8 months old
Infant Massage is a multi-session course for parents and their infants. Developed by the International Association of Infant Massage, this program will give you the tools and information you need to communicate with your baby through loving touch.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Wednesdays, Nov 8, 15, 22 & 29 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Thursdays, Oct 12, 19, 26 & Nov 2 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Otonabee Valley Site, Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough
Mondays, Sept 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Songs & Signs
Three Sessions ǀ Preregister Here
Infants 5 to 15 months old
This EarlyON program is an interactive course for parents and children. Parents will learn a variety of baby signs through a weekly signs and songs circle. Information on the benefits of signing and tips for success will be discussed.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Fridays, Sept 15, 22 & 29 ǀ 9:30am to 10:30am
Mondays, Dec 4, 11 & 18 ǀ 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Havelock Centre, 30 George St., Havelock
Tuesdays, Oct 3, 10 & 17 ǀ 11:00am to 11:30am
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Tuesdays, Nov 7, 14 & 21 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Family Costume Party
Children 0 to 6 years old
A fun filled, “spook-tacular” evening, complete with sensory activities and song. Children and caregivers are encouraged to come dressed in your favourite costume.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Thursday, Oct 26 ǀ 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Feeding Your Baby
Infants birth to 12 months old
Do you want to know more about introducing solid foods to your baby?
Join us to get up-to-date information and guidance and an opportunity to ask questions about introducing solid foods to your baby.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Monday, Sept 25 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Footsteps to Parenting
Six Sessions ǀ Preregister Here
Infants birth to 6 months old
- Are you new to parenting?
- Is your infant under 6 months?
- Do you want to meet other parents with new babies?
We invite you to join us and explore the wonderful, perplexing and sometimes scary journey of parenting. Group facilitated by PCFC and Partners in Pregnancy Clinic.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 & 17 ǀ 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Let's Talk About Sleep, Baby!
Infants birth to 12 months old
In this workshop we will talk about normal infant sleep behavior, ways to help your baby with sleep that honors infant development, infant mental health and attachment parenting, and ways to help parents get better sleep too!
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Wednesday, Oct 25 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Pajama Party
Children 0 to 6 years old
Pull on your favorite pair of PJs and join us at the Antrim site for a family pajama party. This evening program will include a few stories, a circle time and a creative activity for the whole family to do together.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Wednesday, Oct 4 ǀ 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Sensory Babies
Infants birth to 12months old
Make some noise, see and touch lots of interesting sensory materials, smell it and maybe even taste it. If your baby likes to explore using all their senses, then this is the program for you! Come prepared to get a little messy and have some fun!
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Friday, Nov 10 ǀ 10:00am to 11:00am
Tiny Toy Testers
Children 0 to 6 years old
Have a child who tells it like it is?
Join the Toy and Book Lending Library staff for an evening of toy testing to gather real kid reviews.
Explore a variety of toys and games with your child and let us know what you think.
10/10 would recommend you sign up for this program!
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Thursday, Nov 30 ǀ 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Parents Workshops
Preregistration Required
Not What I Expected
8 Sessions
Mothers with infants birth to 12 months old
Are you a mom with a baby one year of age or younger experiencing some or all of the following: anxiety, depression, recurring unwanted thoughts, feelings of being overwhelmed, a lack of social supports of family close by, or concerned about attachment with your baby?
In this group you will:
- Talk about your experiences with challenges in the postpartum period,
- Discuss coping strategies to help you get though difficult days,
- Learn about Resiliency, Postpartum Mood Disorder, Self-Care,
- Meet other Moms who are looking to find their way through this difficult time,
- Find out about other resources for you and your family,
All interested women MUST complete an intake before registering. Registrations start August 1st and close October 31st. Click link below or call Peterborough Family Health Team program office – 705-740-8020 Ext. 335 – to start the program registration process by October 13th.
Start registration process HERE
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays, Oct 24 through Dec 12
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby
Parents who are expecting or have a new baby under 6 months AND a toddler ages 2 to 4 years old
A new baby means big changes for the family. Sometimes siblings can be excited about the arrival of a new baby, other times they may behave in ways that demonstrate they are not so happy to have a brother or sister.
Join us for an hour and a half session to chat about tips and ideas on preparing your current little one for their new baby brother or sister.
Hybrid: available simultaneously in-person and virtually (for in-person preregister under the Antrim Site calendar)/ for virtual preregister under the Virtual Site calendar)
Tuesday, Sept 26
7:30pm to 9:00pm