New Classes, Groups and Activities in York for January 2024New session aimed at primary school children launching Thursday 11 January 4-5pm.
Join @YorkCares and practice reading together in the café area.
Each child may book onto a 20 minute session with a volunteer and there will be 3 sessions available.
Book a spot by visiting the library desk or call 01904 552651.
Baby Sensory offers a world full of exciting experiences which gives everyone a wonderful sense of well-being. Activities and experiences vary weekly, there is always something new. Offering a complete approach to learning and sensory development, our programme is designed to stimulate, educate and provide precious memories during the all-important first year of life. ‘We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun.’
NEW in January 2024: We are extremely excited to be offering our brand new programme: Hello Baby! for babies from birth to three months old. Hello Baby provides an extraordinary opportunity for you to observe how your baby responds to the world, identify their sensitivities, abilities and needs, learn massage techniques, baby yoga, baby reflexology and sensory integration and much more. These classes are designed to help support parents through the early weeks and months of their baby’s life.
Baby Sensory and Hello Baby Classes are held at:
* Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW – Mondays
* Haxby Memorial Hall, 16 The Village, Haxby YO32 3HT – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Please note the timetable has slightly changed so see THE WEBSITE for course dates and availability for our current classes!
I look forward to welcoming you and your baby to the world of Baby Sensory and Hello Baby to get your journey started!
For your local class leader’s contact details and to book a class please visit our website:
WEBSITE
T: 07790759333
E: york@babysensory.co.uk
Baby Band are thrilled to be offering more classes than ever before in York. You can now choose from 6 different days and venues across the week.
We only use the best music that you will love too, we promise you won’t be subjected to endless twee nursery rhymes here!
If your little one is feeling a bit cool for ‘Baby Band’ then why not join one of our BRAND NEW ‘I’m with the Band’ 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.
Led by our skilled and experienced class leaders, we sing, dance and play with REAL instruments to explore different musical concepts. Whatever your ability, it’s all about learning how to be musical with your little one and helping them develop a love of music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Classes run throughout the year including the school holidays where older siblings can join too for a small extra cost.
Contact Info:
Charlotte 07789005477
E: charlotte@babyband.co.uk
www.babyband.co.uk
@babybandmusic on socials
Rachel mum of Adam:
We began lessons when Adam was just 3 months old. I was worried at first that he might cry throughout the lesson, particularly when going underwater, but I needn’t have worried – he loved it! He is constantly smiling as we sing songs and sway through the water. We are now on our 3rd term with Baby Swimmers and are still enjoying it. I have returned to work and swimming is the only class we have continued with. Adam has progressed brilliantly and I find myself beaming with pride after every lesson. He can now hold onto the side by himself and is even attempting to climb out which is pretty amazing to say he is only 11 months old and can’t even walk yet! Massive thanks to Baby Swimmers.
Baby Swimmers & Swimmers Academy offer swimming classes for babies from 6 weeks to teens in York, Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate. A chance for you and your little one to spend quality bonding time together as well as learn water safety skills or for the older ones to learn or improve their swimming technique.
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
T: 0333 3355388
E: info@babyswimmers.co.uk
Bolshee Young Creatives is a space for creative young people to come together and make stuff happen in York!
In a new exciting collaboration between Bolshee CIC and Young Thugs CIC the Young Creatives will be working together with industry professionals to plan and put on dynamic and multidisciplinary performances and events!
For all creative young people aged 8 – 11 and 11 – 14 years old. The sessions are run by experienced professional artists and facilitators, Paula Clark and Lizzy Whynes. Plus special guest sessions with creative industry professionals.
Calling all young musicians, performers, dancers, drawers, DJs, technicians, writers, talkers and explorers. No experience necessary just curiosity and imagination!
We are kicking off for the Spring term:
10th January 2024 – 20th March 2024
8-11’s – Wednesdays 4.30pm – 6pm
11-14’s – Wednesdays 6.15pm – 7.45pm
Cost – £85 per term – support available if finances are a barrier
Location – At the South Bank Social Club function room below the state of the art Young Thugs recording studio.
For more information and to book go to our website https://www.bolshee.com/young-creatives
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. All the Bolshee team hold enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding certification.
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
E: bolsheeprojects@gmail.com
Our yoga classes are fun and inspiring, taught by Lizzie, a mum, experienced primary school teacher and Cosmic Kids yoga teacher. Yoga is taught through adventure stories where children move their bodies and explore feelings and emotions in a safe space.
Each week we explore a theme or emotion. For example: coping with change and handling disappointment. After the yoga the children enjoy a craft or mindfulness activity linked to the story. Recently the children have made breathing sticks, dream catchers and scratch art.
We have classes across York for children aged 5-11 (see our website for more details) and are so excited to launch new Toddler & Preschool classes in 2024! These classes provide the perfect opportunity for parents and carers to enjoy some quality time with their little one.
Mats are provided, all your child needs is comfortable clothes and a water bottle. Classes are £7, bookable in half termly blocks. Please get in touch to learn more and book your FREE trial:
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WEBSITE
E: childrensyogayork@gmail.com
Learn how to be a theatre maker with professional actors!
Creative Coliseum Theatre Company is a never-ending playful platform. Step into our acting classes with a twist…
Much like our holiday workshops, our new weekly classes combine a mix of acting and stagecraft, to spark the imagination.
A regular setting to fire up creativity, share oodles of curiosity and jump head first into different worlds, using handcrafted set, props and costume.
The group perform in the world that they’ve created. Classes are aimed at developing a devised show, with the kids’ ideas at the heart.
“What a wonderfully devised, well thought out and exceptionally delivered workshop. From start to finish, our experience with Creative Coliseum has been amazing and we would not hesitate to book future classes.”
Age 5 – 8 Wednesday 4.30 – 6pm
Door 84 Community Centre
Age 8 – 11 Thursday 6 – 7.30pm
St Peter’s School
Sibling discounts available | Free taster session
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
E: luke@creativecoliseum.com
T: 07814 339138
We are sooooo excited about welcoming new students for the Spring term.
We already have lots booked in for the start of term, but still have a few spaces available in most classes.
PRIMARY CLASS PLAYS: Freak Flood, The Cooking Competition, The Mad Hatter’s Party
YOUTH THEATRE PLAYS: The White Sheep in the Gang, School Life Soap Opera, Year 3000
And mini scripts too including witches and wizards!
2 Trial Sessions for £20. Every child takes home a certificate and cute drama bug at their first session.
Our unique Development Through Drama programme increases children’s Confidence, Social Skills and Creativity and boosts Self-Esteem
Find us in the York area in: Acomb, Earswick, Heslington and Wigginton
Wigginton: Tuesday 6.15pm 7.15pm (5 – Year 5); 7.15pm – 8.15pm (Year 6 +)
Heslington: Wednesday 5pm – 6pm (5 – 11)
Acomb: Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.30pm (5 – Year 3), 6.30pm – 7.30pm (Years 4 – 6)
Earswick: Saturday 9.15am – 10.15am (5 – Year 3); 10.25am – 11.25am (Years 4 – 6); 11.35am – 12.35pm (Year 7 and over)
CONTACT CARYN at york@dramakids.co.uk
07309 880805 / 01904 492998
www.dramakidsyork.co.uk
At Kixx our goal is simple: 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 2 to 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 touch 🙂
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
E: admin@kixx.org.uk
T: 01302 618 080
✨Mama’s Got Moves is excited to announce we have new classes all over York starting in January. This class is for YOU. It’s about getting out there doing something for you, having a laugh and being part of a community of other parents that understand where you are at.
💪Mama’s Got Moves is not your average mum and baby class-in fact it’s for all parents and carers. A 60 min class where 15 mins is for chatting and checking your carriers and 45 mins to get down-no skills required! Think more zumba class but easier with a baby on board. And in this mum and baby class you won’t be listening to no nursery rhymes.
🎶We alternate weeks between Western Music ranging from 90s dance music, 2000’s classics, RnB, dancehall and on the alternative week we dance to Latin Vibes -Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Raggaeton, Cumbia and Cha Cha Cha.
🤱From 8+ weeks and 12 weeks post C-section.
👶You can borrow a carrier/get fit checked at class.
Monday 9.30 – 10.30 / 11.30-12.30 The Beck and Call Leeds
Tuesday 9-10 location tbc
Thursday 9.30-10.30 Southbank Methodist Church York
Friday 11.30-12.30 Acomb location tbc
Book via the website
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
E: info@mamasgotmoves.com
My Baby Can Dance is suitable for babies (birth to age 1) and toddlers/ pre schoolers (1-4). Our award winning movement to music activity classes (7 times awarded Best Music Class 2017-2023 in the Little Vikings Awards). Closely linked to the early development stages.
Our weekly interactive sessions combine movement, singing, instruments, numbers, colours, shapes, phonics and much more. The classes achieve a proven learning and development path using a repeatable format which is shown to increase memory and learning.
Classes run during term time with payment being made at the start of each half term. Subject to availability you can join at any time and pay for the weeks remaining. Catch up classes have recently been reinstated. Our individual kit bags still remain as the little ones love these so much. New for January 2024, we have added another mixed age class to our timetable so we have mixed age classes running Monday, Thursday and Friday. These are perfect from 6 months upwards so ideal if you have siblings or want to come with a friend with a different aged little one to yours.
Fun and relaxed classes and above all else have a warm inclusive atmosphere for everyone attending.
Details of the current timetable can be found at https://my-baby-can-dance-york.class4kids.co.uk
Contact Katherine
T: 07714 210814
E: katherinembcd@gmail.com
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FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
Join us for a new term at Phonics with Robot Reg classes where we gently introduce phonics through a variety of different activities every week, which include singing, dancing, playing games and using role play. We also have a disco to help strengthen our fine and gross motor skills. All of this whilst learning early language and social skills at the same time!
The Minis classes, for children aged 12-36 months, is perfect if you have a little one who would love to have some fun, whilst encouraging speech and communication, pronunciation and early social skills.
The Preschool class, for children aged 3-5 years old, gently introduces letter sounds through engaging, fun activities. Perfect as a confidence boost in the run up to starting school, as we focus on listening for sounds and orally blending words with our mascot, Robot Reg! Parents can learn about phonics too!
Limited spaces are still available to join us in January! Classes run on a Monday or Thursday in Wigginton, Tuesday in Clifton Moor and Friday in Copmanthorpe
Alternatively sign up to my waiting list to be notified of spaces in fully booked classes.
NEW THIS YEAR- Phonics with Robot Reg online! Both a free YouTube channel AND a paid subscription membership so you can continue learning at home!
We want every child to love swimming, respect the water and swim beautifully. That’s why our standards are the highest and our approach is unique.
At Puddle Ducks, our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying children’s levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability.
Our promise:
Your child is truly at the centre of what we do – our teachers are especially trained to identify your little one’s own stage of development and confidence. They will then tailor the activities to suit your child, ensuring that they are happy, developing at their own pace and gaining confidence.We never stand still – our programmes and teacher training are continuously developed in the latest techniques, ensuring our teaching standards remain the highest.We believe in giving your child choice – if your little one isn’t ready to do an activity, we listen to them and adapt what they are doing to something they are comfortable with. We want to build their confidence, not break it.Providing true value – we know you see Puddle Ducks as an investment in your child’s future. Our lessons are worth every penny and we are continually told so by our customers.Flexibility – if you cannot attend a lesson, just let us know in your online account and we give you a voucher to book an alternative class. Vouchers are valid for 6 months giving you lots of flexibility.
We run classes 7 days a week across York from birth to 10 years old. Classes run at Roko, Energise, New Earswick, Archbishop Holgate’s School and Queen Margaret’s School (Escrick).
T: 07825 269146 (Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm)E: york@puddleducks.comWEBSITEFACEBOOKINSTAGRAM
Pure Swim Yorkshire is an independent swim school that caters for babies through to 12 years old. We are passionate about making our swimming lessons gentle and fun for all.
We have new lessons commencing the 8th January in York.
5 week Course of BABY LESSONS for ONLY £60
2-10 months: Monday New Earswick 1pm
A Full term* of Academy Lessons (4yrs+) for ONLY £110 (please quote Mumbler offer)Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced levels at Archbishop’s School, Hull RoadSaturday 1-3:30pmSunday 8:30-11am* Term starts Jan 13th/14th for 10 weeks with a week off for half term
Toddler and Pre-schoolWe have some limited availability on Monday for pre-schoolers and toddlers at New Earswick and on a Sunday am at Archbishops School, Hull Road.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like to book you can find us on Facebook and Instagram or email us swimwithus@pureswim.uk or 07807127373
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.
Thursday & Sunday afternoons
Linzi teaching in the pool
Thursday 4.00 -6.00 pm – All abilities from Beginners to Improving Stroke Technique Sunday 1.00 – 5.00 pm – Babies through to Improving Stroke TechniqueClick to see availability and book – https://swimming-with-linzi.class4kids.co.uk/ orIf you have any questions or would like to see more about me, you can find me on https://swimmingwithlinzi.com or email linzi@swimmingwithlinzi or 07583 936246
t: 01904 307404
www.york.thelittlegym.co.uk
E: york@thelittlegym.co.uk
Why not try something new with your Toddler in 2024? Come and join our activity classes with lots of fun and adventure. Perfect way to try something new, meet new friends and have lots of new adventures.
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.
With a different theme and equipment each week, we aim to be the highlight of your week!
Suitable for Toddlers from 13 months – 5 years. Younger siblings are more than welcome for free.
Toddler Sense introduces a whole new world of adventure for toddlers and children. 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.
A number of classes running on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in York.
Please visit www.toddlersense.com/york to book on.
Mondays: Melodie Park, Clifton Moor
Thursdays: Haxby Memorial Hall, Haxby
Fridays: St James the Deacon Church Hall, Woodthorpe
Danielle Taylor
T: 07762 525599
york@toddlersense.co.uk
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BEGINNERS LINE DANCING
From 6yrs plus
This is not just Country and Western its Cha cha and Samba too.
This fun dance genre gets the heart pumping and the brain working
This is social dancing at its best.
Improves co-ordination and balance, help your child grow in confidence and improve not only memory but listening skills as well. All while having fun, making friends and learning new dance routines.
First class is free, discounts for sibling groups.
Come and join us at the Barnabas Centre, Salisbury Terrace Tuesdays 6.00pm
Also new for 2024
3yrs plus little Ballerinas
All Saints Church Hall Mondays 3.35pm
Cheer Dance 6yrs plus Poppleton Road Memorial Hall Thursdays 5pm
Further information”
E: ymhoque@gmail.com
T: 07908113950
