Dads' Playgroup
Dates & Times:
Saturday, 9.30am - 11am, fortnightly.
Term 2 dates: 20th April, 4th May, 18th May, 1st June & 15th June.
Term 3 dates: 27th July, 10th August, 24th August, 7th September, 21st September.
Participants:
For Dad & Dad-like figures (grandfathers, step dads, guardians, etc.)
For children under 6 years old. Older siblings are welcome to attend, but the activities will be aimed at younger children.
Cost:
Free!
Bookings:
Walk-ins welcome, but we will take your details to keep you updated with activities & programs. Register into single or multiple sessions.
What is Dads' Playgroup?
Calling all dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles and other men who play an important role in a child's life! Dads' Playgroup is a space for dads and dad-like figures to have fun, play with their children & find a community with other local dads.
About the Play: Spend quality time with your child through the messy, varied, and fun activities that are often not available at home. The play involves activities designed to encourage children to learn & develop, with water, sand, music, puzzles, playdough & more. Children and parents are free to wander between activities at their own pace and enjoyment.
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About the community: Playgroup is an ideal place to develop new friendships with other parents, relax in a friendly atmosphere and share problems, ideas and experiences. A playgroup instructor will be present to provide support with the activities, advice on parenthood, and friendly chats.
The Playgroup will follow a loose format, which allows you to come and go depending on your schedule, but there will be set themes each week so you know what to expect The sessions for Term 2 are:
Session 1 (20th April): Mini Sports, Fun & Games
Session 2 (4th May): Slime, Playdough & Make a Card for Mother's & Special People's Day
Session 3 (18th May): Paint a Dinosaur
Session 4 (1st June): Teddy Bear Picnic
Session 5 (15th June): Storytime & Craft with Kingston Libraries
Who Can Come to Dads' Playgroup?
Dads' Playgroup is a place for dads and children aged 0-5 years old. It's also a place for dad-like figures: grandfathers, step dads, guardians & others in a position similar to a parent. We're an LGBTQIA+ and culturally inclusive space, for trans dads, gay dads, culturally diverse dads: this is a place for everyone to have fun & find a community.
What to Bring & What Not to Bring
We ask you to bring the following:
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Healthy snack and water bottle;
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Summertime: broad brimmed sun hat and sunscreen;
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Wintertime: warm hat and coat for outside play.
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What not to bring: No nuts! There are anaphylactic children in our space this year, so please take care. Please also leave toys, except for comfort items, at home, as there are plenty of fun activities and toys to play with to keep your little one busy!
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What to Expect
9.30am to 11.00am
Come in and play!
Open snack table—children get hungry at different times, you can sit and enjoy your snack when your child is ready. Please encourage your child to stay at the table while eating.
10.45am to 11.00am
Pack up time. Everyone helps to pack up the toys and return everything to the storerooms.
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