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Workshops, Activities & Events Calendar

Your connection to the Centre extends beyond your child’s visits with their therapists. We offer a full catalogue of FREE events for children, youth, and their families to receive information, education, support as well as opportunities to connect with others with shared experiences. We also offer opportunities for children and youth to engage in inclusive, accessible recreation activities and skill development in group settings.

Looking for an event guide on the go? Download the latest edition or pick up a printed copy at your next appointment.

Splashing Otters

Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Splashing Otters

Dive into this playful and engaging parent-and-child program designed for children 18 months to 3 years old. Sessions will be led by our Recreation Therapist Assistant and are designed to focus on F-Words for Child Development as a framework for the group.
  1. Family: Strengthening parent-child relationships through shared success and encouragement
  2. Friends: Providing an environment for social interactions and shared excitement with peers
  3. Fitness: Learning to move in new ways – floating, kicking, and reaching all help build balance and body awareness
  4. Function: Developing confidence and control in the water through repetition, rhythm, and routine
  5. Fun: Inspiring participation with songs, games, and imaginative play
  6. Future: Reinforcing skills and fostering positive social experiences to inspire a lifelong love of learning and growth in the water

Splashing Otters is not a swim instruction or individualized goal-based program. The program aims to provide a social experience for those involved, along with strategies to build comfort in an aquatic environment while promoting general developmental skills and experiences.

Please note: Caregivers must remain in the program space to support and participate.

EVENT TYPE:
Recreation
REGISTRATION FEE:
Free
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January 7, 2026
 
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Niagara Children's Centre
567 Glenridge Ave
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2T 4C2
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Niagara Children's Centre
567 Glenridge Ave
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2T 4C2