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EarlyON Program Schedule & Registration

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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!

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?

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?

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

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, Pam Rennie, 705-645-2412 ext. 4420 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 

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: 

  • Tuesdays – Huntsville, Bethel Church
  • Thursdays – Gravenhurst EarlyON Hub
  • Fridays – Bracebridge United Church

Upcoming Topics:

June 3 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Pelvic Health Physio with Brittany Vandyken, PT, Physioworks

June 5 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Water Safety, Meghan Gyorffy, PHN, SMDHU

June 10 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Chat and Connect

June 12 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Osteopathy with Jaclyn Rockwell, Rockwell Osteopathy

June 13 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Sun Safety with Elizabeth Hopkins, PHN, SMDHU

June 17 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Q&A with Ann Marie Touesnard, PHN, SMDHU

June 19 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Chiropractic Care with Karissa Wall, Chiropractor

June 20 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Q&A with Valerie Doyle, Infant Parent Therapist, Hands

June 24 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Chat and Connect

June 26 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Infant Sensory with Stephanie Nasturzio, OT, Green Balloon Therapy

June 27 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Music and Movement with Allie Mason, Music Together

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.

Register for June Baby Talk

Dad's Day Out!

Join EarlyON and our community partners from across Muskoka in prioritizing Dad's wellness. 

Come out and connect with the resources that are available in your community and enjoy a variety of wellness experiences for Dads and their children - including woodworking, big games, bouncy castles and a BBQ!

When: Sunday June 22nd, 2025.

Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Location: Morrison Meadows - 1177 Fraserburg Rd., Bracebridge - MAP

Register for Dad's Day Out

*Registration required

Eat, Learn, Grow *in-person indoor 

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

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

EarlyON Family Fun Nights

Family Fun Nights are back! The EarlyON Gravenhurst Family Fun Night will be happening on Tuesday, July 8th. Children’s entertainers Jam Sandwich will be performing, and Fluffy Feet Face Painting will be offering their services. The Gravenhurst Lions Club will be on the BBQ. Registration will open Friday, June 13th at 8:00am and close at noon on Tuesday, July 1st. 

When: Tuesday July 8th, 2025.

Location: Gull Lake Park - MAP

Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Register for the Gravenhurst Family Fun Night

Food for Thought *virtual

Register online 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.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents

Topic: Join EarlyON and Rebecca Ogilive from the Detour Co. to learn a variety of ways to support your kids skin this summer, including outside-the-box ideas to support skin safety in the sun and easy home remedies for any kind of rashes, wounds, or bites. If you are curious to know more about caring for your skin this summer, you won't want to miss this presentation!

Register for June Food for Thought

*Spaces are limited. Dinners only provided to families living in Muskoka.

Forest Families *in-person outdoor

Register online and join us in connecting with the land and cultivating a sense of community. Forest Families will foster rich outdoor learning experiences through guided and child-lead activities.

Running: Spring Forest Families runs from May 13th to June 24th!

Time: Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm

Age Group: All

Location: Morrison Meadows

Register for Spring Forest Families. 

Nature, Play, Kinship *in-person outdoor 

Join us outdoors in all kinds of weather as we explore our relationship with nature. We gather down the laneway at the Yurt then head out on a beautiful adventure. The fresh air, natural beauty and physical activity benefits us all.

Time: Fridays at Morrison Meadows, Bracebridge 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Age Group: All
Play, Learn, Connect *in-person indoor 

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

Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm - Port Sydney, Huntsville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst 

9:00am - 12:00pm - Dwight, Ryde, Baysville, Port Carling and Bala

10:00am - 1:00pm - MacTier and Port Severn

Age Group: Families with children 0-6 years of age

Locations: 

Monday 

  • Huntsville - Bethel Church
  • Port Sydney Community Centre
  • MacTier Community Centre
  • Bracebridge United Church

Tuesday 

  • Bracebridge United Church 
  • Gravenhurst Hub, 180 Brock St.

Wednesday 

  • Dwight - Lakeview Seniors Centre
  • Huntsville - Bethel Church 
  • Port Severn - Baxter Ward Community Centre
  • Gravenhurst Hub, 180 Brock St. 

Thursday

  • Severn Bridge - Severn Bridge Woman's Institute
  • Baysville Community Centre
  • Bala Community Centre

Friday 

  • Port Carling Community Centre
  • Gravenhurst Hub, 180 Brock St.
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