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The Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) endeavours to provide opportunities for members of the community and beyond to develop their minds, bodies, and community spirit. Below you can see programs for Children that are open for registration right now!
MPCC programs, events and activities do change with the seasons. Continue scrolling to get a feel for seasonal programs that we offer throughout the year.
After Three in Manor Park (A3)
March Break Camp
Coding & Virtual Reality
Cooking Club
LEGO®
Dungeons & Dragons
Babysitting & Home Alone
Jr.NBA Basketball
Spring Sports
After Three in Manor Park (A3): Sept 2024 - June 2025
Regisration opens on March 16 2024.
After Three in Manor Park (A3) is MPCC's newest recreational after-school program. This program is a monthly recurring recreational after-school program, suitable for families and parents who are seeking, or in need of quality recreational programming from 3-6pm – or simply just want a safe and fun place for their child to be after school!
We welcome children in grades 1-4 from Manor Park Public and surrounding community schools.
Parents are welcome to register at any time throughout the school year, pending that space is available in the program.
Location & Hours
100 Thornwood Road, Manor Park Community Center
3:00 - 6:00 PM
September 2024 - June 2025
What to Expect
Children in grades 1 - 4 will enjoy a mixture of structured activities and time to play freely or socialize. Children will be playing outdoors, indoors and inside the Manor Park School gym, under the supervision of enthusiastic and caring A3 Counsellors. A3 Counsellors will be planning fun organized recreational activities, group games, arts, crafts, sports, dance and more. Children will enjoy using the on-site skating rink in the winter and the on-site splash pad. Our large green space, community gardens and multiple play structures add to the fun!
Parents, expect fun clubs and skill building (featuring coding, music, sports, cooking, arts, STEM, dance, etc). We will welcome specialized and knowledgeable instructors into the program weekly to lead additional and exciting extra-curricular programming. We offer all of this and more in a clean and cozy indoor atmosphere, outfitted with new and comfortable furnishings, this is the place to be after three. Learn, lounge, play and socialize - do it all After Three!
Approximate/Sample Daily Schedule for grades 1 - 4:
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Mondays: STEM / Coding & Virtual Reality Tuesday: Music & Dance Wednesday: Planned Cooking Activity Thursday: Planned Art Activity Friday: Sport & Movement |
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Outdoor play in all types of weather 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Handwashing and snack-time 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Planned Activity 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Free-play/choice and socializing |
Parents can expect a weekly schedule of planned programing to be posted inside the community center.
Registration:
Registration is on a first come, first served basis until spaces are full (approximately 18 children per day of the week). At which point a waitlist will open. Spaces will be filled by order in which names appear on the waitlist. Parents will be contacted by the Recreation Supervisor, Melanie Proulx, should a space become available.
Parents are welcome to select from 3 or 5 days of recreational programming after school per week. Note that the days must stay consistent each month. Prices vary depending on number of days attended. Changes to days of the week are subject to a fee.
To complete registration:
• Register your child and pay the registration fee online through Amilia HERE.
Ensure that you have:
• selected the days of the week that you want your child to attend (3 days of 5 days)
• completed and upload the Pre-Authorized Debit Agreement (PAD) for all future payments
• completed and upload the Anaphylaxsis Emergency Form (if applicable)
• completed and upload the Child with a Medical Need Form (if applicable)
Your child's space is secure and confirmed once you have paid the registration fee, submitted your PAD and received a confirmation email from an MPCC representative.
Fees:
Fees are paid in advance on a monthly basis (15th of each previous month)
5 days per week: $395.00
3 days per week: $265.00
Should you wish to withdraw your child from A3:
Written notice must be received by the Recreation Supervisor on, or before the first (1st) of the previous month of care.
Example: if you want to withdraw your child for October 1st, you must provide written notice on or before September 1st.
Payment:
Program payments will be withdrawn from the guardian's or payee's account on a monthly basis using Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD). A bank account and email address are required.
Payments are withdrawn on the 15th of each month, to pay for each previous month's enrollment.
(Example: Fees for September are withdrawn on August 15, Fees for October are withdrawn on September 15 - and so on).
Note that City of Ottawa childcare subsidies are not accepted at this program.
Have questions about Pre-Authorized Debit payments?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you have questions about how to fill in your PAD please see our Understanding Numbers on the Bottom of Your Cheque.
Additional:
Children not attending Manor Park Public School: it is the responsibility of parents to arrange transportation to and from 100 Thornwood Road.
Children attending Manor Park School: it is the responsibility of the parents to inform your child's teacher of the days and times they should be walking to the community center at 3:00 PM.
This program operates on OCDSB instructional days only. Closed on weekends, public holidays, school breaks and PA Days.
PA Days: parents are welcome to register in advance for PA Day programming through MPCC's licensed Before- and After-School in Manor Park program, taking place at Manor Park School (100 Braemar Street).
City of Ottawa Child Care Subsidies are not eligible through this program. Should you require subsidized licensed childcare for your child in grades JK – 6 or have questions about Child Care Subsidies please refer to the Child Care Registry and Waitlist or contact BAS@manorpark.ca
Parent Handbook:
Please click here to view parent handbook.
FAQ: After Three in Manor Park (A3)
Q: Why should I choose this program?
A: The MPCC is a not-for-profit organization serving the community for over 35 years! We have decades of experience and are committed to offering top-quality programming and recreational activities to children and families. We are a trusted resource in our community and highly respected. The staff at the A3 program are caring, qualified and enthusiastic. They bring experience and creativity to their program planning and are ready to get to know each child and their interests! Children will enjoy structured programming, special guests, recreational activities (coding, music, sports, cooking, arts, STEM, dance, etc) and more! The community center, is also a wonderful community space, surrounded by green fields, play structures, old growth trees, splash pad, tennis courts - and more! Its a great place to be all year round! Our indoor space is newly furnished with pops of colour and has been planned out to offer various choices and stations for play.
Q: Does my child have to attend Manor Park Public School in order to register?
A: We accept children from a variety of schools to this community-based program. Please note that we follow the OCDSB calendar. Travel arrangements both to and from the program are the responsibility of the parents/guardians.
Q: What grades do you accept?
A: We accept children in grades 1 – 4
Q: Must my child attend full-time?
A: We offer full-time and part-time options (either 5 days per week or 3 days per week). Parents must select their days of the week at time of registration. Days must be consistent each week/month. Changes to days can only be made is space permits, fees may apply.
Q: Do you offer fee subsidies?
A: Fee subsidy through the City of Ottawa is only available in licensed childcare programs – like our own Before- and After-School in Manor Park. Interested families should email us at BAS@manorpark.ca. However, financial support is available through the generous donations of residents to The Opportunity Fund. The MPCC operates and manages The Opportunity Fund to support young (and old!) who face financial barriers to participating in a recreational program. Interested families should email us at ssear@manorpark.ca.
Q: Is there programming in the summer?
A: Families wishing to attend full-day during the summer (July & August), must register in advance and separately for our very popular Summer Day Camps in Manor Park! Registration is online and on a first come, first served basis. Children ages 4 – 10 are accepted. Register early – these camps are known to sell out!
Q: What about OCDSB PA Days?
A: A3 does not operate on OCDSB PA Days. MPCC's licensed Before- and After-School in Manor Park program offers PA Day programming to those who register separately and in advance. This program will run at Manor Park School, is offered only on OCDSB PA Days, and only when there is sufficient interest from families.
Q: How do I pay fees?
A: Families pay a non-refundable registration fee when they sign their child up using our secure online registration system, Amilia SmartRec. After that, fees are withdrawn automatically from your bank via a Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD). Easy, safe, and reliable!
Q: What should my child bring / not bring to A3 each day?
A: Each child should bring a healthy snack - nut and peanut free, please! -- plus indoor shoes, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing for playing outside. Children should not bring valuables, peanuts/nuts, or inappropriate objects. All items are required to be labeled with your child’s name.
Q: How is this program different from Before- and After-School in Manor Park?
A: A3 is a monthly recurring, recreational children’s program and takes place at the Manor Park Community Center, 100 Thornwood Road. It places a focus on the incorporation of recreational activities between 3 – 6PM, welcomes special guest instructors, and specialized clubs and activities.
Have further questions? Please email Recreation Supervisor, Melanie Proulx at mproulx@manorpark.ca
March Break Camp
Now featuring Robotics and Coding from Pixel Code Classroom!
March Break Camp is back at the Manor Park Community Center! Join us this March Break for an in-person day camp for children.
Arts, crafts, music, movement and more. Quiet time and free play will be interwoven into the day. Dress for the weather, and expect lots of outdoor play! Campers can expect organized games and activities as well as time to socialize and relax. All counsellors are qualified and enthusiastic staff from MPCC's Recreational After-School Program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis until spaces are full. At which point a waitlist will open. Parents will be contacted from the waitlist in the order which they appear, if additional spots become available. Payment is for a full 5 days. Children attending must be potty trained.
Activities included:
Now with Robotics and Coding! On Monday and Wednesday, we will have Pixel Code Classroom on site guiding kids ages 6 -10 through some exciting Robotics and Coding activities!
On Wednesday we will welcome a special guest from the St. Laurent Branch library who will be doing a special story time and craft activity with kids ages 4 - 6!
Does your child have a life threatening allergy? Please complete the required forms and bring completed copies with photos attached on the first day of camp.
Anaphylactic Emergency Form
March 11 - 15, 2024
Ages 4 - 10
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
100 Thornwood Road
$350
Registration is now closed.
Coding & Virtual Reality
Young Coders
Learn how to code! In partnership with Pixel Code Classroom. Work on fun projects, explore computer science, software development and more! Code and animate 2D games that get published online for others to play. This program is a great introduction into the world of computers and game development. Students work with tiny bits of code as they learn how to build their own interactive apps. By the end of this course, students will learn and use: Variables, Functions, Logic and Data Structures. 4 student maximum per class. Classes have a maximum of 4 students to offer personalized care and instruction, so your child gets even more out of their coding experience.
6 weeks
Mondays, starting April 29 2024
4:00 - 4:55 PM
OR
5:00 - 5:55 PM
1805 Gaspe
$240
Register Online
VR Developers
Learn all about VR in partnership with Pixel Code Classroom. Step into Virtual Reality and design with Oculus VR. Learn to program and gain valuable coding skills for the future. Explore this new technology as it unfolds! This program teaches students how to build scenes and objects in Unity and then deploy them to the VR headset. Advanced students can continue their learning path to create real experiences in Unity for mass audiences. 4 student maximum per class. Classes have a maximum of 4 students to offer personalized care and instruction, so your child gets even more out of their coding experience.
6 weeks
Mondays, starting April 29
6:00 - 6:55 PM
1805 Gaspe Ave
$240
Register Online
Kids Cooking Club: What's For Dinner?
Join Donna in the MPCC kitchen this winter and explore new recipes and cooking techniques! Kids will learn new flavours, ingredients, recipes – and the proper way to set a table! Kids will build their confidence in the kitchen while having fun with friends.
Parents take the night off from cooking because - dinner is included! Each week the group will prepare a homecooked meal with help from Donna, and then sit down together at the dinner table to enjoy their hard work. Don’t forget to bring a take-away container from home to snag some left-overs for tomorrow’s lunch! No prior experience in the kitchen required. Kids will discover new skills, talents – and maybe even tastes! Ages approx. 7 - 12.
6 weeks
Fridays, starting March 22 2024
6:00 - 7:45 PM
100 Thornwood Road
$185
Register Online SOLD OUT
6 weeks
Fridays, starting May 17 2024
6:00- 7:45 PM
100 Thornwood Road
$185
Register Online starting April 25 2024
LEGO®
PA Day 1/2 Day Camps: LEGO® Building and SPIKE Robotics (ages 7+8 and 9+)
Join us for an OCDSB PA Day on November 24 for a half day drop-off LEGO program with Ian The LEGO Guy! LEGO® Building and SPIKE Robotics presented by Orange STEM Education. Build mechanical projects such as a vice-grip, hand drill, flywheel, robotic arm and Bumper-Bot using Technic and motors. Build a LEGO® SPIKE Prime robot to perform challenges. In collaboration with 'the LEGO® guy', Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. For for girls and boys! Spaces are limited, register online in advance only.
Friday November 24 2023
1805 Gaspe Ave
$80
Ages 7+8
9:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Register Online
Ages 9+
12:30 - 3:00 PM
Register Online
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons Online
Join the MPCC for a new season of Dungeons and Dragons Online! Become a player in the world's most popular table top role-playing game. In D&D, players take on the role of a fantasy themed character within an adventuring party of up to 7 characters. The party will work together to overcome various physical and mental obstacles introduced to them by the storyteller. Players will be required to go on a weekly adventure cultivating their creativity, teamwork, decision-making, commitment, and character development skills.
D&D is typically played at a table. We will play on a virtual table top, that will allow players to have a similarly immersive experience. So, join our resident Dungeon Master and see if you have what it takes to be the hero in your own story!
Our first “class” will be a “session zero” when Dungeon Master Doug will open up with some rules, general info and how the campaign will work. So please know that there may not be a full two hours of game play on the first “class”.
About your DM: Doug Coughler is a published RPG author who has been playing tabletop role playing games for nearly 40 years. He brings to the table several years of running games both in-person and online, and a background in theatre to help bring life to the game.
Wednesday nights & Sunday nights
New sessions starting March 6 and March 17, 2024
Register HERE
Dunegons & Dragons March Break Camp
Join our "Dungeon Master in Residence", Doug Coughler, as we take our Dungeons & Dragons program from the computer screen to in-person. We will be running two full day sessions of Dungeons and Dragons during March Break in 2023. In addition to playing the game, Doug will be sharing tips and tricks on how the players can play the game at home with their friends at little-to-no cost, and discussing some of the differences between in-person and online play.
Things to know:
- New players are welcome and encouraged!
- No electronic devices are required. We will be playing primarily pencil and paper. If you have a device you wish to use, you may.
- Pregenerated characters will be available, or you can make your own on the day of the session.
- If you have your own books, dice, adventure journals, etc., you are encouraged to bring them. If you do not have these, there will be extras available at the table.
- The sessions will take place on Tuesday, March 14th and Friday March 17th, 2023.
- Please note: Anyone can register for either game! Player should note that if they play on Tuesday, they will be playing the same story again on Friday as well.
Tuesday March 12 2024
Wednesday March 13 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1805 Gaspe Ave in Manor Park
$98
Register Online
Babysitting & Home Alone Courses
Red Cross Babysitting Course
The Red Cross Babysitting Course will provide the training kids need. This Babysitter training course is designed for youth aged 10.5 – 14. Participants learn how create and manage a babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills.
Topics include:
- How to find clients and make money babysitting
- Caring for children of all ages
- Creating safe environments and preventing accidents
- Fire safety and prevention
- What to do in an emergency
- Good decision-making and leadership skills
- Basic First Aid skills
Students successfully completing the Workshop receive a certificate and a full colour take home manual.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Safety Tree Canada.
Students should bring a pen, healthy snacks and lunch, refillable watterbottle and indoor shoes.
Saturday, February 24 2024
9:00 AM - 4;00 PM
1805 Gaspe Ave
$109
Register HERE
Saturday, June 8 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1805 Gaspe Ave
$109
Register HERE
Home Alone Safety for Kids Course
Is your child prepared to take the first steps towards staying home alone? The Home Alone Safety for Kids program helps children gain confidence to and skills to stay at home alone successfully. This safety program is designed for children aged 8.5 through 12 years old. Safety and awareness are the common themes in this program. All information is current so it reflects what today’s children are facing when home alone.
Topics include:
- Street smarts and bike safety
- Online and internet safety
- Snacking and kitchen safety
- Home fire safety
- Sibling rivalry
- Preventing accidents
- How to handle emergencies and other situations
- Basic first aid skills
- People safety (Stranger danger vs. Safe strangers & “not-so stranger” danger). Identifying "Tricky people".
Students successfully completing the Workshop receive a certificate and a full colour take home manual.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Safety Tree Canada.
Students should bring a pen, healthy snacks, refillable waterbottle, and indoor shoes.
Saturday, April 13 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1805 Gaspe Ave
$109
Register HERE
Jr. NBA Basketball
Starting Tuesday February 6 2024
Register HERE
This program is a great introduction to the sport of basketball and the perfect platform to build and develop existing skills. Your child will run, jump and shout their way into a love for one of Canada’s most in-demand sports.
The Jr. NBA program curriculum is designed by Canada Basketball and NBA Staff to teach the game of basketball to players aged 5-12. Equipment, nets, drills and games will all be age appropriate and based on the latest foundations in long-term athlete development.
All players will receive (and get to keep):
- Reversible jersey
- Basketball
- Parent guide
Jr. NBA is offered in the Fall and Winter sessions. Please click here for Sport programs currently open for registration.
Spring Sports for Kids
Spring Soccer
A popular choice for families! A high energy program that will nurture a fun-filled, inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive and fuel their love for soccer! T-shirt included!
First Kick: Ages 4 - 5
Fun with the Ball: Ages 6 - 7
Dribble, Deke, Kick: Ages 8 - 12
Saturdays, Starting May 11, 2024
9:00 - 12:00
$105
REGISTER HERE
Spring Baseball
Let's PLAY BALL! Players will learn the fundamentals of baseball. Different age groups will focus on age appropriate skills and drills. Smaller groups will maximize coach/player interaction time. No prior baseball experience required. T-shirt Included!
Blastball: Ages 4 - 5
Intro To Tee-Ball: Ages 6 - 7
Intro To Coach Pitch: Ages 8 - 12
Mondays, Starting May 13, 2024
5:00 - 7:30 PM
$105
REGISTER HERE
Spring Multi-Sport
Dribble, shoot, run, kick – this program has it all! Take advantage of the excellent outdoor facilities that Manor Park hosts. Tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer and more! Help your child develop a lifelong love for sport that is grounded in physical literacy. T-shirt included!
Ages 4 - 12
Wednesdays, Starting May 15, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 PM
$105
REGISTER HERE