Top Classes For Dads And Kids In Toronto – The Mommy Connections Fave 5!

04/30/2014

With paternity leaves on the rise, I am often asked when we will run a Daddy Connections (hopefully soon!) In the meantime, here are my Favourite 5 Classes For Dads And Kids.

Fun With Music Together – Having enjoyed this class for over 2 years with my son, I have witnessed many baritones singing along with their little ones. Not only does Fun With Music encourage dads to join in on the fun, I’ve been part of classes with grandparents, aunts, nannies and friends. And the class isn’t limited to just one caregiver, it can be a family affair.

Little Kickers – I’ve also seen first hand many dads and kids enjoying this program. The focus in Little Kickers children’s soccer courses is very much on fun – an international network of informal yet professionally run soccer training classes where enthusiastic boys & girls are given a helping hand to stand on their own two feet. Little Kickers uses soccer as a fun forum to instill their growing squad of pre schoolers with a little extra confidence, coordination, control and sense of camaraderie; which they feel will stand them in very good stead for the future. Mini drills and games teach various skills, in a very informal and engaging way. I’m not going to lie. My favourite part of this class was watching 10 little tots run around in their adorable matching soccer uniforms.

Located at the Etobicoke border, The Little Gym has a brand new location in East Mississauga at 2200 Dundas St W (at the 427). Their weekly classes take a holistic “Three-Dimensional Learning” approach to skill development. “Get Moving” fosters flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. “Brain Boost” nurtures listening skills, concentration and decision making. “Citizen Kid” promotes sharing, teamwork, cooperation and leadership abilities. They offer five fun classes for parent and child activities.  What if dad is feeling nervous that this might not be the best class for him and his little person? Take a free trial class to see what The Little Gym is all about!

Swimming – After pregnancy, it may not be a woman’s first instinct to want to hop into a bathing suit and dip into a pool! Aqua-Tots is the perfect place for dad and baby to bond.

Is your family looking for a way to have your wee one blow off some steam while you connect with local parents? Are you curious about the local Toronto Parent & Tots programming available for you and your little one? Does your family like new adventures? Then Travelling Tots is the program for you!  This 6 week program takes place every Thursday morning from 10:30-11:30. Each week we will be in a new location doing something totally different! You’ll get to experience a variety of different interactive and fun activities like music, gymnastics, pizza making, dance, sports activities, crafts and even a trip to the local fire station! Infant siblings can join the fun for free!

Honourable mentions also go to Sportball, OEYC (Ontario Early Years Centre), Charb Arts, and impromptu play dates in the park!