Success By 6 WeekMay 4th-12th 2013

Take the time, make the moments matter™

Children’s most crucial period of development takes place when they are really young – from conception to age 6. Physical growth, emotional attachments, attitudes, behaviours, language and motor skills all develop at this time.

Many factors can influence children’s early years, and their impact can last a lifetime. Spending positive time with children, even just for short periods, can have long-lasting effects. Talking, singing, playing, or just saying a friendly hello can stimulate and influence how children grow and develop. Research indicates that these few minutes can literally make a lifetime of difference.

Available all week or on multiple days:

Bottoms Up Play Time: McDonald's. Drop-in playtime event at Play Place locations. Parents, grandparents & caregivers accompanied by a child 0-6 years receive a free beverage (beverages exclude McCafé & Smoothies). 1165 Division Street & 533 Gardiners Road. Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm

Early Learning Programs: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for ages 0-6 years, parents & caregivers. 1066 Hudson Drive: Mon - Thurs 9:15-11:45am930 Woodbine Rd: Wed, Fri 9-11:30amLennox & Addington Resource Centre: 1178 County Rd 8,Napanee. Fri May 10 & Sat (May 4&11) 9:30-11:30am

Tumble Time: YMCA of Kingston. Dance, climb & play. Free for parents and caregivers & their preschool aged children. 100 Wright Cres, Kingston. Mon – Fri 10am-12pm

Kids Splash*: YMCA of Kingston. Free swim for children 6 & under, parents & caregivers. Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear diapers or tight-legged plastic pants. 100 Wright Cres, Kingston. Mon – Fri, 11-11:55am

Free Parent & Tot Swim*: Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. For children 6 & under with their parents & caregivers. 11 Navy Way. Sat (May 4 &11), Sun (May 5 & 12): 1-4:45pm; Tues & Thurs: 4:30-7pm; Fri: 6-8:30pm

Free Craft Time: McDonald's. Children, ages 0-6. Parents, grandparents & caregivers receive a free beverage (beverages exclude McCafé & Smoothies). 4-6pm 2658 Princess St (Midland Ave): Sun May 5; 1165 Division St: Mon May 6; 533 Gardiners Rd: Tues May 7

Physical Activities Learning Activities Environment Entertainment Drop-ins & Playgroups Fun ActivitesAll playgroups are geared to families with children birth to age 6 unless otherwise stated.

Look inside for the full Schedule!

* Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear diapers or tight-legged plastic pants for swimming.

Success By 6 Week is a fun-filled week of events and activities designed with the youngest members of our community in mind.

This annual event aims to increase public awareness about the importance of early childhood learning and care. Officially proclaimed by the City of Kingston, and the counties of Frontenac and Lennox & Addington, Success By 6 Week provides opportunities for families, caregivers, friends and neighbours to "take the time and make the moments matter” with the young children in their lives.

During this week, from May 4th to 12th, there are a number of free and low-cost activities that encourage simple family fun. Free movies and swims, fun & interactive activities at local museums, celebrity story time readings, yoga for tots and much more.

The time from conception to age 6 is a period of crucial development. This is the period when a child’s physical growth, emotional attachments, attitudes, behaviours, language and motor skills develop. Success By 6 reminds people in our community about the importance of early childhood learning and making children a priority in our community.

Saturday, May 4

Story Time with Franklin the Turtle: Chapters in the Kids Section. 2376 Princess Street. 10am-12pm

Bilingual Family Storytime: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Isabel Turner Branch, 935 Gardiners Road. 10:30-11:15am

Family Storytime & Songs: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street & Calvin Park, 88 Wright Crescent. 10:30-11:15am

Pizza Garden in a Pot: Sun Harvest Greenhouses. Take home tomato plant and tips on how to look after your Pizza Pot over the spring and summer. Free admission. Registration required: 613-546-6541. 2543 Perth Road (Division Street, 5 minutes North of Hwy 401). 1-3pm

Papermaking: The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum. 2993 Hwy 2, Grass Creek Park. 1–3pm

Free Recycling Centre Tour: Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC). Learn about recyclables , sit in the driver’s seat of a recycling truck. 196 Lappan's Lane. 1-4pm

Garden Party: Calvin Park Community Garden. Come enjoy garden stories and a puppet show. Take home a seedling for your own garden. 200 Norman Rogers Drive. 4pm

Sunday, May 5

Pizza Garden in a Pot: Sun Harvest Greenhouses. Take home tomato plant and tips on how to look after your Pizza Pot over the spring and summer. Free admission. Registration required: 613-546-6541. 2543 Perth Road (Division Street, 5 minutes North of Hwy 401). 1-3pm

Monday, May 6

Books for Babies: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes and tickles for newborns, pre-walkers & caregivers. Isabel Turner Branch, 935 Gardiners Rd. 9:30-10am

Toddler Time: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for children 16-24 months. 930 Woodbine Rd. 9:30-11am

Pre-School Gym: Ontario Early Years Centre. Fun in the gym. For parents & caregivers, children ages 3-6 years. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot St. (Buzzer 249). 9:30-11am

Family Fun Play Group: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-6 years, parents & caregivers. 99 Advance Avenue, Napanee. 9:30-11:30am

Kingston East Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-6 years, parents and caregivers. 32 Lundy's Lane, Batoche Community Centre. 9:30-11:30am

Kingston Standard Drop-in Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Children ages 0-6 years, parents & caregivers. Kingston Standard Church, 1185 Sunnyside Rd. 9:30-11:30am

Peek-A-Boo Baby: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for you and baby 0-12 months. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot St (Buzzer 249). 9:30-11:30am

Tamworth Playgroup: Sheffield Camden Community Centre. Drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-6 years, parents and caregivers. 713 Addington Street, Tamworth. 9:30am-12pm

Let’s Explore Nature: Wolfe Island Early Years Centre. Outdoor discovery and trail walk. Wolfe Island Early Years Centre at Sacred Heart Catholic School. 10am

Books for Babies: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes and tickles for newborns, pre-walkers & caregivers. Central Library, 130 Johnson Street. 10-10:30 am

Discovery Day at Kingston Military Family Resource Centre: Science, art, music discovery, literacy activities. 32 Lundy's Lane. 10-11am

Toddler Tales: Camden East Library. Stories for children 0-6 years. 2832 Country Road 1, Camden East. 10:15-10:45am

Drop-in fun play time: Ontario Early Years Centre. 1066 Hudson Drive. 1-3:15pm

TLC (Teens Loving Children): Better Beginnings for Kingston Children & Ontario Early Years. Under 24 years & parenting or pregnant, make your child’s handprint at our free Teens Loving Children program. 236 Nelson Street. 3-5pm

Tuesday, May 7

Toddler Gym: Ontario Early Years Centre. Fun in the gym for parents & caregivers with children ages 18 months to 3 years. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot St (Buzzer 249). 9:30-11am

Glenburnie Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-6 years, parents & caregivers. Glenburnie Public School, 2254 Battersea Road. 9:30-11:30am

Infant Group: Better Beginnings for Kingston Children. For expecting parents & parents with new babies under 1. Lunch, "Infant massage activity". 900 Montreal St. 12:30-2:30pm

Drop-in Kingston Standard Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Children ages 0-6 years, parents & caregivers. Kingston Standard Church, 1185 Sunnyside Rd 9:30-11:30am

Drop-in Newburgh Playgroup: Newburgh Community Hall. For parents & caregivers with their children, ages 0-6 years. 2 Factory Street, Newburgh. 9:30-11:30am

Physical Fun: Amherstview Playgroup. Come & meet new friends. 108 Amherst Drive. 9:30-11:30am

Programmes d'apprentissage précoce: Centre de la petite enfance, Ontario Early Years Centre. Groupe de jeux pour les parents et enfants âgés de 0 à 6 ans. 930 Woodbine Rd 9h30-11h30

Bilingual Reading and Parents Program (RAPP): Kingston Military Family Resource Centre. For parents and caregivers. 32 Lundy's Lane. 9:30-11:30am

Babies-on-the-Move: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for parents & babies 9-18 months old. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot St (Buzzer 249). 9:30-11:30am

Free Parent & Tot Swim*: City of Kingston. Children 0-6 years, their parents & caregivers. Beechgrove Complex, 51 Heakes Lane, Southside Entrance. 10-11am

Free Parent and Tot Swim*: W. J. Henderson Pool. Free swim for children 6 years and under, parents and caregivers. 322 Amherst Drive, Amherstview. 10:30-11am

Story Time & Crafts: Denbigh Library. Join Mickey & Minnie for story time & crafts. 222 Hwy 28, Denbigh. 10:30-11:30am

Crafty Tuesday: Chapters, Kids Section. Crafts, laughs & fun. Free, drop-in, Chapters. 2376 Princess St 10:30am-12pm

Babies-on-the-Move: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for parents and babies 9-18 months old. 1066 Hudson Drive. 1:15-3:15pm

Senses Theme Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot St (Buzzer 249). 1:30-3:30pm

Yamaha Junior Music Classes: Queen's Conservatory of Music. For children ages 4-5. Introduction to singing, solfège, rhythm & keyboard, a preview to the Yamaha Junior Music Course. 1 adult per child required. Registration required: 613-533-2934. Harrison-LeCaine Hall, 39 Bader Lane, Room 229. 4:30-5:30pm

Touch the Trucks: Lennox & Addington Resource Centre. Free BBQ. Open to all ages. Ontario Early Years Centre, 1178 County Road 8, Napanee. 5-7pm

Family Time: Amherstview Public Library. Family fun at the library. 322 Amherst Drive, Amherstview. 5:30-7:30pm

Bedtime Buddies – Plenty of Pigs: Yarker Library. Stories before bedtime. Wear your pyjamas and bring your bedtime buddy. 4315 County Road 1, Yarker. 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 8

On the Farm: Better Beginnings for Kingston Children. Playgroup for children 0-4. Crafts & fun activities. 900 Montreal Street. 9-11am

Offert en français. Fabrication de pâte à modeler et plus encore: Centre de la petite enfance, Ontario Early Years Centre. « Prenez le temps de créer des moments inoubliables avec votre enfant » ‘‘Bricolons en famille.’’ Pour les parents et enfants âgés de 0 à 6 ans. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot Street (Buzzer 249). 9h30-11h30

Henderson Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-6 years, parents and caregivers. 180 Henderson Blvd. 9:30-11:30am

Napanee Playgroup: Trinity United Church. Drop-in playgroup for parents & caregivers with their children, ages 0-6 years. 25 Bridge Street East, Napanee. 9:30-11:30am

Yarker Playgroup: Yarker Free Methodist Church. Drop-in playgroup for parents and caregivers with their children, ages 0-6 years. 2841 VanLueven Street, Yarker. 9:30-11:30am

"Monkey See, Monkey Do" by Mary Lambert: Trinity United Church. Interactive musical performance, presented by The Child Centre. Free admission. Tickets required in advance by calling: 613-279-2244. 6689 Road 38 in Verona. 10-11am

Story Time: Amherstview Public Library. 322 Amherst Drive. 10:15am & 11:15am

Story Time & Crafts: Flinton Library. Mickey & Minnie story time and crafts. 3641 Flinton Road, Flinton. 10:30-11:30am

Free Parent & Tot Skate: City of Kingston. Introduction for children 6 years and under to skating. CSA approved helmet with screen required for children. Helmets recommended for adults. INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Road. 10:30-11:50am

Putt N' Blast: 3D glow-in-the-dark mini-putt. Children 6 years and under are free with paying adult. 1300 Bath Road, in the Frontenac Mall. 11am-5pm

Free Children's Movie: Boulevard Cinema. Children aged 0-6 years, their parents and caregivers. 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee. 2 show times: 1pm & 3pm

Peek-A-Boo Baby: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in playgroup for you and baby 0-12 months. 1066 Hudson Drive and 930 Woodbine Road 1:15-3:15pm

Drop-in Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot St. (Buzzer 249). 1:30-3:30pm

Meet real life Rescue Heroes: Kingston Military Family Resource Centre.Community Library, 32 Lundy's Lane. 4-5pm

Toys for Learning: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Interactive play with literacy toys. Ages 2-5 years. Isabel Turner Branch (Community Rm), 935 Gardiners Rd. 5:30-7pm

Kids Club: Tamworth Public Library. 1 Ottawa Street, Tamworth. 6:30pm

Bedtime Stories: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Crescent. 6:30-7:10pm

Thursday, May 9

Jumping in the Gym: Boys and Girls Club. Bounce & play, free snacks, games & stories. 559 Bagot St. 9:30-11am

Cooke's Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Drop-in for children ages 0-6 years, parents & caregivers. Portsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rogers Drive. 9:30-11am

Let's Play With Baby: Lennox & Addington Resource Centre. Drop-in playgroup ages 0-18 months. Ontario Early Years Centre, 1178 County Rd 8, Napanee. 9:30-11:30am

Drop-in Playgroup: Bath United Church. Parents & caregivers explore and learn through play with their children, ages 0-6 years. 402 Academy Street. 9:30-11:30am

Free Parent & Tot Swim*: City of Kingston. Children 0-6 years, their parents and caregivers. Beechgrove Complex, 51 Heakes Lane, Southside Entrance. 10-11am

Free Parent and Tot Swim*: W. J. Henderson Pool. Free swim for children 6 years and under, parents and caregivers. 323 Amherst Drive, Amherstview. 10:30-11am

Plant a Seed and Sing-A-Long: Western Landscape Services. Springer Market Square, Court Yard. 10:30-11:30am

Putt N' Blast: 3D glow-in-the-dark mini-putt. Kids 6 & under free with paying adult. 1300 Bath Rd, Frontenac Mall. 11am-5pm

Play Time: Ontario Early Years Centre. 1066 Hudson Drive. 1pm-3:15pm

Story Time: Napanee Library.25 River Rd Napanee. 1:30pm

L'heure du Conte: Centre de la petite enfance, Ontario Early Years Centre. « Prenez le temps de créer des moments inoubliables avec votre enfant » Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot Street (Buzzer 249). 13h30-15h30

Little Ducks & Crafts & Songs: Better Beginnings for Kingston Children. Ages 1-2 years. 900 Montreal St. 9:30-11:30am

TLC (Teens Loving Children): Better Beginnings for Kingston Children and Ontario Early Years. Under 24 years & parenting /pregnant, child’s handprints. Free. 900 Montreal St. 2-4pm

Dipping for Pond Creatures: Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Outdoor program, rain or shine. Rubber boots recommended. Adult accompanied required. Free. Space is limited, register by May 6. Call (613) 546-4228 x221. 1655 Perth Rd, Division St 2km North of Hwy 401. 3pm

Paws 4 Stories: Kingston Military Family Resource Centre & St. John's Ambulance. Porter the therapy dog. Community Library, 32 Lundy's Lane. 4-5:30pm

Toys for Learning: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Literacy toys & activities. Ages 2-5 years. Pittsburgh Branch, 80 Gore Rd 5:30-6:30pm & Central Branch, 130 Johnson St 5:30-7pm

L'Heure du Conte: McDonald's. Apportez votre livre préféré pour profiter d'un temps de lecture spéciale. En français. CFB McDonald's (in the Lobby), 33 Niagara Park Drive. 18h à 19h

Friday, May 10

Books for Babies: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes and tickles for newborns, pre-walkers and their caregivers. Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Cres. 9:30-10am

Programmes d'apprentissage précoce: Centre de la petite enfance, Ontario Early Years Centre. Groupe de jeux pour les parents et enfants âgés de 0 à 6 ans. Robert Meek Community Centre, 559 Bagot St (Buzzer 249). 9h30-11h30

Kingston East Drop-in Playgroup: Ontario Early Years Centre. Children 0-6 years, parents, caregivers. 32 Lundy's Lane, Batoche Community Centre. 9:30-11:30am

Land O'Lakes Petting Farm: Children’s playground, snack bar & lunch area available. 613-336-0330. 1228 Road 506, Cloyne, Ontario. May 10. 10am

Sense Explorers: Museum of Health Care. Special story time, sensory keepsake. Free for ages 0-6 years (with adult accompaniment). Pre-registration required. 613-548-2419 or info@museumofhealthcare.ca. 32 George Street, Ann Baillie Building. 2 sessions: 10-11am or 1-2pm

Start With Art: Agnes Etherington Art Centre. Gallery tour, art-making & story. Space is limited. Registration required. 613-542-2674. University Ave at Bader Lane. 4 sessions: 10-11am or 11:30am-12:30pm or 1-2pm or 2:30-3:30pm

Scavenger Hunt: Kingston Military Family Resource Centre. Literacy themed scavenger hunt. English & French. Ages 4-11. Community Library, 32 Lundy's Lane. 10am-8pm

Play Time: Ontario Early Years Centre. 1066 Hudson Drive. 1-3:15pm

Water Conservation Garden: Utilities Kingston. Learn how water gets to your tap, how to save water at home, and plant a shrub in our bioswale. Registration required. 613-542-2674. 1211. John Counter Boulevard. 1:30-2:30pm

Rainbow Yoga: Studio Yoga. For children aged 3-6 years old. Free. 48 Dundas Street East, Napanee. 4:45pm-5:30pm

Saturday, May 11

Sowing Seeds in the garden: Sunnyside Community Garden. MacDonnell St. (near Brock) 10:30am

Bilingual Family Storytime: Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes. Central Branch, 130 Johnson St. & Isabel Turner Branch, 935 Gardiners Rd & Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Cres. 10:30-11:15am

Yamaha Junior Music Classes: Queen's Conservatory of Music. For children ages 4-5. Introduction to singing, solfège, rhythm & keyboard, 1 adult per child required. Registration required: 613-533-2934. Harrison-LeCaine Hall, 39 Bader Lane, Rm 229. 11:15am-12:15pm

Free Cupcake Decorating: Loblaws, second floor in the cooking school. 1100 Princess Street. 12-2pm

Family Day Yoga: Life Yoga. Everyone, 3 years of age and older, is welcome. 235 Gore Road at Hwy 15 (Bennett's Valu-Mart plaza). 3-4pm

Sunday, May 12

Fort Henry Discovery Centre: Free. Children ages 0-6 years, parents & caregivers. 1 Fort Henry Drive. 12-3pm

L’Heure du Conte: McDonald's. Apportez votre livre préféré pour profiter d'un temps de lecture spéciale. En français. CFB McDonald's (in the Lobby), 33 Niagara Park Drive. 13h à 14h

* Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear diapers or tight-legged plastic pants for swimming.

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