Toddler & Pre-school Activities

TOT TIME Drop-In

Tuesdays, April 1st & April 15th

Our Gymnasium will be reserved for toddlers to come play with parents on a few mornings this winter & spring! This is an open and unstructured play time for parents and their toddlers. NRC staff will not provide any instruction. Obstacle courses, tumbling mats, blocks, balls, and more will be set up each day. Parents must interact with and be responsible for their own children.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $3 per toddler (Parents Free)
Ages: 18 months - 4 years
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Note: This is a drop-in program and participants will need to pay each day upon arrival. Parents are responsible for proper use of equipment. If we do not have participants by 10:45 am the equipment will be taken down.

Pre-School Tae Kwon Do

Saturdays, April 19th & 26th

Has your little one been intrigued by Tae Kwon Do? This class is an introductory Tae Kwon Do class that will emphasize discipline, courtesy, and respect, and help develop motor skills with a whole lot of fun mixed in! Mr. Monares will end each class with a Korean fable. Participants do not need a uniform for this class. 
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fee: $24
Ages: 4 years - 5 years
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 15th
Minimum Enrollment: 4   Maximum Enrollment: 10

Teddy Bear Picnic & Parade

Friday, May 2nd

Parents/Grandparents and child(ren) join us in our stuffed animal parade. Teddy bears are not mandatory, bring your favorite stuffed animal(s). Includes stories, arts and crafts project and decorating a teddy bear cookie.
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Fee: $8
Ages: 18 months and up 
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 12th
Minimum Enrollment: 5   Maximum Enrollment: 20

Flowers for Mom
or mother figure

Tuesday, May 6th

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have the perfect crafts to share with you! It is always nice to gift flowers to mom on Mother’s Day. In this class we will have a combination of super cute flowers you can make for mom.
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $15
Ages: 18 months - 5 years 
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 4th
Minimum Enrollment: 5   Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.

Pre-school Exploratory Art & Sensory Class

Tuesday, June 3rd

Experience art in a setting where exploration and discovery are the main focus. This class is based on sensory experience and the process of creating art. Young artists will experience different textures, colors, and media in each class.  
Time: 10:00 AM (Class is 30 - 45 minutes)
Fee: $12
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline:  Session I: Sunday, February 2nd 
                                        Session II: Sunday, March 23rd
Minimum Enrollment: 5   Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Parents need to stay and participate with children.

Tiny Toes Playland

Wednesdays, June 11th - July 2nd

Join us for an exciting and interactive structured toddler gym time session. This class is designed specifically for your little ones to play, learn, and grow in a safe and stimulating environment! 
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Fee: $20
Ages: 18 months - 5 years 
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 8th
Minimum Enrollment: 8   Maximum Enrollment: 18
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.

Hooked on Dad
or father figure

Thursday, June 12th

With Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to start thinking about crafts that honor the fathers (or father figures) in your child(rens) lives. Join NRC staff to make a gift guaranteed to make Dad feel loved and special. Plus, these Father’s Day crafts will come straight from your child(rens) hands. 
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $15
Ages: 18 months - 5 years 
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 8th
Minimum Enrollment: 5   Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.

Patriotic Art

Thursday, July 3rd

With 4th of July around the corner, we have just the thing to keep little hands occupied while creating some crafts for your star-spangled celebration. We have planned to incorporate sensory play and creativity into these crafts. These particular projects will allow kids to create colorful crafts using their imagination. 
Time: 11:00 AM (30-45 minutes)
Fee: $15
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 29th
Minimum Enrollment: 5   Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.

**NEW**
Toddler Time Tide
At the Municipal Pool

Fridays
July 11th, 18th, 25th & August 1st

The zero depth and shallow play area will be available for toddlers and parents on Fridays starting July 11th. Toys and games will be available for use. This area of the pool will be exclusive for the participants of this program. This is not an instructor lead class, Lifeguards will be on duty. Parents and toddlers can use the pool, and shallow play features as well as some of the items used in our swim lessons. In addition to enjoying the open play time, we hope this activity will begin a 
love and respect of the water. 
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $3 per toddler (Parents Free); must be paid day of attendance
Ages: up to 5 years ONLY
Location: Newton Municipal Pool
Maximum Participation: 20
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay with their child in the water at all times.