Contact Us
EarlyON Muskoka offers a variety of drop-in programs so you can arrive anytime during operating hours.
Baby Talk is open from 9:00am - 12:00pm and if there is a guest speaker, they present from 10:00am - 11:00am.
Our lunch days typically have the lunch served around 10:45am.
For Nature-Play-Kinship, Forest Families and Trek the Trails, it is good to arrive at the program start time before the group ventures off into the woods.
Need assistance or more information? Please contact Roberta at 705-394-4059
| First Step to Participating - Get a Family/Centre Code! |
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A simple one-time Participation Form is required for you to complete. You will receive a Family/Centre Code which you will use to sign in to all EarlyON Muskoka programs. Access the Participation Form for families. Access the Participation Form for child care centres. |
| Forget Your Family Code? |
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Please complete the Forgotten Code form and we will email your code soon. Click here: Forgotten Code Form |
| New Members to Add to Family Code? |
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Need to add family members to your existing Family Code (new babies, grandparents, etc.)? Click here: New Family Members Form |
Healthy Participation
Do you or any person participating in EarlyON Muskoka have any of these symptoms?
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Runny nose/congestion
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Pink eye
Out of courtesy of staff and families, please remain at home until symptoms pass.
Unable to attend but would like to chat with an EarlyON Educator? Email earlyon@muskoka.on.ca and we will reach out to you.
| FAQ's |
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Do I have to register to attend programs? A one-time Participation Form is to be completed. You will then receive a Family Code to use when you sign into programs. Do I need to pre-register to attend program? Only a few of our EarlyON programs require pre-registration, otherwise come any time during operating hours. How do I add family members to my Family Code? On the Registration page of the website, there is a drop-down link to add new members to your family code. It can be found here. What if I don’t know anyone? Email us at earlyon@muskoka.on.ca and we can chat. I don’t have transportation to get to program. Reach out to EarlyON Manager, Christine Waller, 705-645-2412 ext. 4555 and we will set you up with a local taxi company. |
Programs
All current programs and registration links are listed below or view the full calendar.
Did You Know? You can sync any program from our new online calendar directly into your mobile device! Just click on our program calendar, choose the program you're interested in (don't forget to register where required) and click "Add to Calendar".
| Baby Talk *in-person or virtual upon request |
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This program helps families make connections with peers, community, and available resources. Educators share their knowledge and support families navigating the post-partum, and infant/toddler stages. Often guest speakers are invited to share information on relevant information, such as speech and language, sleep, mental health and so much more. Most presentations occur between 10:00am - 11:00am. Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Age Group: parents with infants and toddlers 0-18 months of age. Locations:
Upcoming Topics: May 5 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Chat and Connect May 7 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Mother’s Day Crafting May 8 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - After Baby Group with Keely Freeburn, CMHA May 12 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Chat and Connect May 14 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Music Together with Cassandra Loudon May 15 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Physioworks Pelvic Floor Health with Brittany Vandyken May 19 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Chat and Connect May 21 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Home Childcare Information with Autumn and Marianne from the MHCCA May 22 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Opening Home Child Care with Autumn and Marianne from the MHCCA May 26 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Songs and Story Time with Amber McNair from the HPL May 29 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Reflexology with Serene Pierce
Virtual Registration: *No registration required to attend in-person In order to register, families must have a Family Code. Click the Participation Form link at the top of the page if you do not have a code. |
| Eat, Learn, Grow *in-person + indoor |
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With the support of volunteers, a healthy homemade soup is typically served by 11:00am during EarlyON’s regular Play-Learn-Connect program. Age Group: Families with children 0-6 years of age. Times and Locations: Weekly at Port Sydney, Gravenhurst and Bracebridge around 11:00am Check the EarlyON calendar for exact dates |
| EarlyON@Home |
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EarlyON@Home provides creative activities for you to do at home with your family. It includes science, cooking, arts or just entertainment. Found at www.facebook.com/EarlyONMuskoka Remember to “Like” what you see! Time: Video posted Sunday mornings 9:30am. Age Group: All Format: Facebook Video Tune in to the EarlyON Muskoka Facebook Page |
| Food for Thought *virtual |
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Register online on the first Tuesday of the month and enjoy an informative discussion on relevant topics about parenting. EarlyON provides a homemade frozen dinner to your doorstep the day of the workshop, so you can relax and enjoy the discussion with dinner already made. May Food for Thought: Join EarlyON and Breena Bladon, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator with nearly 20 years of experience as a nutrition educator, to learn about Fostering Healthy Food Relationships for Children! Date: May 26th, 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Age Group: Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents Register for Food for Thought May with Dinner Register for Food for Thought May without Dinner **Spaces are limited. Dinners only provided to families living in Muskoka.** |
| Nature Explorers *in-person + outdoors |
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Nature Explorers invites us to gather, wander, and discover—deepening our bond with the land and each other. Through a blend of guided moments and child-led adventures, we’ll follow curiosity wherever it leads, from open spaces to the heart of the forest. Our meeting place may shift, like nature itself—check the sign by the parking lot for each day’s starting point as well as a phone number to reach us at if you’re having trouble locating us. Come ready to embrace the elements, rain or shine, as this program runs fully outdoors- exploring, imagining, and belonging together. Time: Tuesdays and Fridays at Morrison Meadows, Bracebridge 9:30am - 11:30pm **Cancelled Friday May 1st** |
| Play, Learn, Connect *in-person + indoor |
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No matter which location you choose, fun will be had! Welcome to the opportunity to connect with others, receive a warm welcome from the EarlyON Educators, enjoy a coffee/tea and snack. Discover you’re not alone on the journey of parenthood. Well researched messy play and risky play experiences are offered, along with the chance to sit back and enjoy observing your child as they play and discover. Several opportunities to engage with your child one on one and with others. Learn what your community has to offer to support your child’s development. Format: In-Person indoor program Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm - Port Sydney, Huntsville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst 9:00am - 12:00pm - Dwight, Severn Bridge, Baysville, Port Carling 10:00am - 1:00pm - MacTier, Port Severn and Bala Age Group: Families with children 0-6 years of age Locations: Monday
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