Close Alert Banner
Close Old Browser Notification
Browser Compatibility Notification
It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.
Skip to Content
MUSKOKA HOME
Contact UsContact Us

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Contact Us
  • About EarlyON
  • Community Resources for Children and Families
  • EarlyON Program Locations
  • EarlyON Program Schedule & Registration
  • EarlyON Calendar
  • Muskoka Home
  • Contact Us
  • Categories
    • Airport
    • Area Municipalities
    • Business, Planning & Development
    • Careers and Volunteering
    • Children and Seniors
    • Community Services and Support
    • Council
    • EnviroHub
    • Finance and Administration
    • Garbage and Recycling
    • Health and Emergency Services
    • Housing
    • OPP Detachment Boards
    • Provincial Offences Court
    • Roads and Transportation
    • Water and Sewer
    • Feedback and Engagement
    • News and Public Notices
  • Children - Early Years and Child Care
    Toggle Section for Children - Early Years and Child Care
    • EarlyON Child and Family Centres
      Toggle Section for EarlyON Child and Family Centres
      • About EarlyON
      • Community Resources for Children and Families
      • EarlyON Program Locations
      • EarlyON Program Schedule & Registration
      • EarlyON Calendar
    • Child Care Fee Subsidy
    • Early Learning in Muskoka
    • Early Childhood Educators
    • Emergency Child Care
    • Community Resources for Children and Families
    • Licensed Child Care
      Toggle Section for Licensed Child Care
      • Ontario Early Years Sector
    • Muskoka Home Child Care Agency
      Toggle Section for Muskoka Home Child Care Agency
      • Why Should You Choose the Muskoka Home Child Care Agency?
      • Muskoka Home Child Care Agency Providers
      • Resources and Funding for Children and Families
    • Planning and Service Coordination Tables for Children and Youth
    • School Boards and Education
    • Early Learning and Child Care 5-Year Service Plan
  • Long-Term Care
    Toggle Section Long-Term Care Menu
    • About The Pines
    • About Fairvern
    • How to Apply and Rates
    • Career Opportunities
    • Volunteering and Donations
    • Long-Term Care FAQ
  • Seniors Programs and Services
    Toggle Section Seniors Programs and Services Menu
    • What We Do
    • In-Person Programs
    • Virtual Programs
    • WISE Without Walls (telephone program)

EarlyON Program Schedule & Registration

Home...Children - Early Years and Child CareEarlyON Child and Family CentresEarlyON Program Schedule & Registration
  • Open new window to share this page via Facebook Facebook
  • Open new window to share this page via LinkedIn LinkedIn
  • Open new window to share this page via Twitter Twitter
  • Email this page Email

Two smiling children laying in a pile of toys

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 Explorers, 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, Roberta Snoddon, 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 

Baby Talk is designed to be a calm, supportive space for parents and caregivers in the early stages of parenthood - a place to connect with others, learn from guest speakers, ask questions, and take a moment to breathe while building community with families experiencing a similar stage of life. 

Often guest speakers are invited to share information on relevant information, such as speech and language, sleep, mental health and so much more. Presentations typically begin around 10:00am.

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00pm ages 0-12 months

Locations: 

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

Upcoming Topics:

August 4 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Emily Sontag Community Mental Health Social Worker from Algonquin Family Health Team

August 6 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Baby Yoga with Bonnie Greavette

August 7 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Baby/Parent Yoga with Bonnie Greavette

August 11 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Natalia Kemmerich Jaspeado, Doula

August 13 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Sensory Fun!

August 14 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Music Together with Cassandra Loudon

August 18 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Learn How to make your own Baby Food with Karis from Community Living Huntsville

August 20 - Baby Talk Gravenhurst - Coffee Bar with Make & Take Syrups

August 21 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Chat and Connect

August 25 - Baby Talk Huntsville - Music Together with Cassandra Loudon

August 28 - Baby Talk Bracebridge - Pelvic Floor Health with Brittany Vandyken, Physioworks

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 August Baby Talk

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

Food for Thought *virtual

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.

**Food for Thought runs September to June - breaking for the summer months.

Date: The last Tuesday of the month.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents

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

Nature Explorers *in-person + outdoors 

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 will be in the parking lot of Morrison Meadows. 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, 9:30am - 11:30pm

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

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 

  • Huntsville - Bethel Church - 35 Silverwood Dr.
  • Port Sydney - Community Centre - 607 Muskoka Rd. 10
  • MacTier  - Community Centre - 9 Haig St.
  • Bracebridge - United Church - 46 Dominion St.

Tuesday 

  • Bracebridge - United Church - 46 Dominion St.
  • Gravenhurst - The Hub - 180 Brock St. 

Wednesday 

  • Dwight - Lakeview Seniors Centre - 1004 Dwight Bay Rd.

**Dwight Programming will take place outdoors at the Dwight Beach on:

August 5th 

August 19th

  • Huntsville - Bethel Church - 35 Silverwood Dr.
  • Port Severn - Baxter Ward Community Centre - 25 Community Centre Dr.
  • Gravenhurst - The Hub - 180 Brock St. 

Thursday 

  • Severn Bridge - Severn Bridge Community Hall - 1035 Southwood Rd.
  • Baysville - Community Centre - 10 University St. **please park on Carol St.
  • Bala - Community Centre - 1008 Maple Ave.

Friday 

  • Port Carling - Community Centre - 3 Bailey St.

** Port Carling programming will take place outdoors at Hannah Park on:

August 7th

August 21st

  • Gravenhurst - The Hub - 180 Brock St.
Play, Learn, Grow *In-person + outdoor

Let's get growing! This spring and summer, join EarlyON at our gardens to enjoy time outside playing, learning, and growing. Together we will develop new skills, make connections, and have fun!

Format: In-person and outdoors

Locations and times

Mondays:

  • Bracebridge - 9:00am to 1:00pm - Bracebridge United Church
  • Huntsville - 9:00am to 1:00pm - Bethel Church

Wednesdays:

  • Mactier - 9:00am to 11:30am - Behind the library
  • Port Carling - 1:00 pm to 3:30pm - 24 Harris St.

Fridays:

  • Gravenhurst - 9:00am to 1:00pm - Gravenhurst Community Gardens - 101 Centennial Drive.

*Please be sure to check the EarlyON Calendar or Facebook page to be sure of program dates and times.

Receive Email Updates...

District Municipality of Muskoka footer logo

Contact Us

The District Municipality of Muskoka

70 Pine Street
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1N3

Phone: 705-645-2100
Fax: 705-645-5319

  • Quick Links

    • Accessibility
    • Freedom of Information and Privacy
    • Terms of Use
    • Sitemap
    • Website Feedback
    • SIMON
  • Connect with Us

View our Facebook Page Facebook View our Twitter Page Twitter View our YouTube Page YouTube View our LinkedIn Page LinkedIn

© Copyright 2021 The District Municipality of Muskoka

By GHD Digital