Toddler & Pre-school Activities
Little Explorers Drop-Off Day
Tuesday, April 21st
Give your preschooler a mini-adventure while you enjoy some well-deserved time to yourself! Our Little Explorers Drop-Off Day includes active play with mats, fun games, story time, and more for children ages 2–5. Play, explore, imagine—while you take a break!
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $15
Ages: 2 years - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez & Esmeralda Hernandez
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 19th
Minimum Enrollment: 6 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Please feed your child lunch before you drop them off. A small snack will be provided at 1:30 PM.
TOT TIME Drop-In
Tuesdays, April 7th & 14th
Wednesday, May 13th & May 20th
Our gymnasium will be reserved for toddlers to come play with parents on a few mornings this winter and 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 TOT TIME is offered. Parents must interact with and be responsible for their own children.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $3 per toddler (Parent/Guardian 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. Please ensure that all children use the equipment properly and do not drag or move it around. Parents are responsible for supervising their children to help maintain the quality and safety of our equipment. Thank you for your cooperation! If we do not have participants by 11:00 AM the equipment will be taken down.
Pre-School Tae Kwon Do
Session I: Saturdays, April 18th & April 25th
Session II: Saturdays, July 11th & 18th
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 per session
Ages: 4 years - 5 years
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesdays, April 14th & July 7th
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Pre-school Exploratory Art & Sensory Class
Session I: Friday, May 1st
Session II: Tuesday, June 16th
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.
Time: 10:00 AM
(Class is 30 - 45 minutes)
Fee: $12 per class
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 26th & Friday, June 12th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with child.
A Royal Mother’s Day Tea or mother figure
Friday, May 8TH
Toddlers and their moms (or mother figures) are invited to a magical morning of tea, treats, and special time together! Little royals will wear crowns and tiaras and make a flower craft for their queen — a sweet gift made with love. Sip, snack, craft, and celebrate the most important lady in your life!
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $17
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 3rd
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.
Teddy Bear Picnic & Parade
Friday, May 15th
Parents/Caregivers and child 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 cookie.
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Fee: $9
Ages: 18 months and up
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 10th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Hooked on Dad or father figure
Friday, June 19th
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: $17
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 14th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.
Little Champs Gym Time
Tuesdays, June 30th - July 21st
Grab your toddler or preschooler and join us for this exciting, interactive gym-time program where little ones explore movement, meet new friends, and get a playful introduction to sports! From tossing to kicking, we build skills in a fun, supportive space - with YOU right by their side. We kick things off with parachute games and end each class with a mini obstacle course!
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Fee: $20
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 28th
Minimum Enrollment: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 18
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Patriotic Art
Wednesday, July 1st
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: $17
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 28th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment:10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.