Toddler Programs

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Baby Ballet 1

Through dance and music exploration, our Baby Ballet classes provide enrichment in a child’s physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development. Every class provides child-centered and age-appropriate activities taught by very loving and skilled instructors.

Thursday Option for Ages: 2-3.5
Thu | 2/19 – 3/12 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Thu | 3/26 – 4/16 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Option for Ages: 2-3.5
Sat | 2/21 – 3/7 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM
Sat | 3/28 – 4/18 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM
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Budding Buddies

What are Budding Buddies programs? Budding Buddies is a Parent & Tot program umbrella of a variety of classes run by our incredible Toddler Team that are fun, engaging, and active programs for young children and their caregivers to learn, play, and grow together! Focused on fostering early development through movement, exploration, and social interaction, this program creates a positive…
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Nature ABC's

Nature ABC's is a time for families of children ages 0–5 to gather and enjoy an hour of fun free activities with our instructor.  Join us Fridays for an animal visit, story time, singing and dancing, an art project and a nature walk in our beautiful park. This program is offered free of charge through funding from First 5 Butte County.

Session 1
Ages: 0-5
Fri | 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Session 2
Ages: 0-5
Fri | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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Nature School

Nature School is a first learning experience for kids ages 3-5, who are potty trained and ready for an experience away from their family. This program has zero screen time and is predominantly held outdoors. All units include play-based learning, healthy body movement like yoga and dancing, themed stories, songs, art projects, sensory exploration and sign language. We PLAY, we teach KINDNESS, and we truly nurture a love of NATURE!

Ages: 3-5
M/W or T/Th | Sep-May | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Tiny Tumblers 

Tots will crawl, jump, roll, balance and more as they gain strength and coordination. Teaching and building skills require the ability to listen and follow instruction, parent participation may be necessary for those toddlers that need a little extra help keeping a productive and safe class for all.

Tuesday Option for Ages: 18 months -3 yrs
Tue | 2/3 - 2/24 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Tue | 3/24 - 4/28 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Tue | 5/5 - 6/9 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Wednesday Option for Ages: 18 months -3 yrs
Wed | 2/4 - 2/25 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM
Wed | 3/25 - 4/29 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM
Wed | 5/6 - 6/10 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM
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Toddler Summer Camps

Our Toddler Summer Camps for children ages 3-5, are led by our amazing, dedicated toddler staff and take place in our specially curated toddler classroom at the Dorothy F. Johnson Center. Each camp is filled with exciting activities tailored to fun themes from cooking to sports to science.  Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience for your toddler!