Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre
Contact Us
Jessica Kurtz
EarlyON Coordinator
317 James Street South, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1B6
T. 226-374-6544
Email the EarlyON Coordinator
News & Updates
Program Cancellations & Location Changes/Disruptions
- April 18 & 21 - CLOSED for Easter
Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages (@townofstmarysearlyon) for any changes to program locations or any cancellations due to inclement weather or extreme heat.
KEyON
Everyone attending EarlyON programs must now be registered through KEyON, a digital sign in application. Each adult attending programs will need to make their own account; children can be shared between accounts.
After creating an account online, you will be given a key fob that will be scanned each time you attend a program. This will help us track attendance and determine the best kind of programming for our community. You can also use your online account to view calendars from all EarlyON programs across Perth County.
The Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre offers a variety of free programs for parents, caregivers and children ages zero to six years. These play-based and interactive programs are a great opportunity for you and your family to explore, learn and create connections within the community.
Weekly schedule
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Car Seat Clinic April 7 10:30 am - 1:30 pm St. Marys Fire Hall (172 James St. S)
Play & Learn April 14 12:30 - 2:00 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
Easter Party April 14 5:00 - 7:00 pm 2/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
Baby Time April 28 12:30 - 2:30 pm Kingsway Lodge (310 Queen St. E)
Circle of Security April 28 - June 16 6:00 - 8:00 pm Meeting Room A/B, Friendship Centre |
| Tuesday |
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Play & Learn Every Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 am April 1 & 29 12:30 - 2:30 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
Baby Time April 8, 15 & 22 12:30 - 2:30 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
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Play & Read Every Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 am St. Marys Public Library *Please use entrance beside Tim Hortons, off of Queen St. E
Wonderful Wednesdays Run, Jump, Climb! April 9 12:30 - 2:00 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
Cooking with Kids April 23 12:30 - 2:00 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) *Pre-registration is required via your KEyON account
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| Thursday |
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Baby Time Every Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
Play & Skate April 3, 10 & 17 1:30 - 3:00 pm Blue Rink Dressing Rooms 1. 2 & 3 |
| Friday |
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Play & Learn April 4, 11 & 25 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
| Saturday |
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A Morning at the Circus April 26 9:30 - 11:30 am Holy Name of Mary School (161 Peel St.) |
In person program descriptions
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| Play & Learn (Various locations) |
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Play and Learn is a play group for families with children aged zero to six years old. We provide a safe and engaging environment for children to learn through play and build connections with other families. During the summer months, siblings over the age of 6 are welcome to attend our outdoor Play & Learn programs. We try to set up near a playground so that all interests can be met. Please know, however, that our programming will continue to be geared towards ages 0 - 6 years. |
| Play & Read (at the St. Marys Public Library - Queen Street entrance) |
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Play & Read is a program for families with children aged 0 to 6 years. Activities based on favourite stories are presented for you to enjoy together. *Please use the Queen Street entrance (next to the Tim Hortons) of the St. Marys Public Library. |
| Baby Time - 0 to 18 Months (Various locations) |
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Baby Time is a group for parents of children aged zero to 18 months to come together in a safe environment. We support each other, build relationships, take part in adult conversation and enjoy stimulating and engaging programming for children. |
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Car Seat Clinic |
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CPSAC technicians will be available to assist with the fit and installation of your car seat. Appointments are not required. This event is offered on a first come, first served basis and will be held at the St. Marys Fire Hall. |
| Easter Party |
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Hop down the bunny trail to our Easter Party! Come out for an evening full of fun and engaging Easter activities and experiences! |
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Run, Jump, Climb! |
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Join us for a special 2-hour evening program of running, jumping, climbing and moving through different gross motor activities. This program is located in the 2/3 Hall in the Community Centre (use Entrance B). |
| Cooking with Kids |
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Join for an afternoon where you and your child will have the opportunity to cook something yummy together! Please sign up for this pre-registered program via your KEyON account at www.keyon.ca. |
| Play & Skate |
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Play & Skate is a program for you and your child to enjoy some ice time together. There will also be a variety of play activities for you to explore either before or after you skate. ~ Everyone under age 16 must wear a helmet. ~ No hockey sticks or pucks. ~ Strollers and pushers ARE allowed. (Pushers are not supplied at the program, you’re welcome to bring your own) ~ No shoes/boots are to be worn on the ice. |
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Baby Time at Kingsway Lodge |
| Join us and the residents of Kingsway Lodge for this enjoyable intergenerational program. The program room is downstairs. Take the elevator to the lower level and the doors will open into the program room. Parking is limited, please consider walking, if possible. |
| Circle of Security |
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At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Please pre-register for all 7 sessions (no session on Victoria Day) via your KEyON account. Attendance at all sessions is requested. Child minding is available, if needed. Please email to confirm child care requirements. |
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A Morning at the Circus |
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Step right up for some spectacular circus fun! Join us for a morning of pretend play where we will jump through hoops of fire, tame a lion and so much more! Please note that this program will be held in the gym at Holy Name of Mary School. Use the Egan St. entrance. |