Playgroups & Classes Harrogate

Chatsworth Dance believe our combination of expertise and enthusiasm provides top quality tuition and facilities.

We hold over 70 classes a week in 2 dedicated studios as well as additional classes at Harrogate Gymnastics at Hornbeam park with 8 qualified teachers teaching over 500 students (Girls, boys & ladies)
Classes start from 18 months upwards (no upper limit!) there is something for everyone including Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Musical Theatre

Born to Dance (baby ballet age 18 months to 3 years) This class is for babies/toddlers and a parent/guardian. Designed to introduce boys and girls to movement, rhythm and co-ordination through music (accompanied by an adult).
Pre-School Dance (ages 3 and 4) A class devised especially for boys and girls aged 3 years to school age. The emphasis is on freedom of movement, development of co-ordination and building confidence.
Ballet (IDTA syllabus) Still as popular as ever – indeed we currently have over 140 students coming to ballet classes every week! Ballet has a technique which is the foundation of all dance. We currently run 16 classes per week covering 10 different grades/standards
Tap (IDTA syllabus) Popular with teachers as well as students, tap spans many diverse musical styles and is enjoying an increasing popularity amongst our students. Beginners through to Seniors.
Modern Jazz (IDTA syllabus) Modern Jazz is designed to be a combination of structure and fun – principally geared to demonstrate emotion through interpretation of any musical genre.  Beginners through to Seniors.
Freestyle & Boys Dance (IDTA syllabus) Our freestyle classes are very popular and very energetic. Covering age ranges from 6+ to 17+.
Musical Theatre & Theatrecraft For those who aspire to emulate the stars of “Mamma Mia” or even the “X” Factor, our Musical Theatre classes give the opportunity for students to exercise their vocal talents as well as their dancing skills.
Zumba Fitness® & Zumba Gold® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive. Zumba Gold® is the low impact version.
Adult Tap & Ballet We run a number of classes both adults returning to dance and beginners
Discofit A unique exercise and fitness programme for all levels based on ever-popular disco classics!

For the current timetable visit chatsworthdance.co.uk/timetable

Tel 01423 522322 or visit chatsworthdance.co.uk

CJMAA are a full-time Martial Arts Academy based in Knaresborough. With classes running 6 days a week for both children & adults, Chris and his team of instructors have been teaching in the area, full-time, for nearly 15 years. In 2013, CJMAA were themselves winner of a Mumbler award in recognition of their popular children’s classes.

At CJMAA their goal is to make Martial Arts accessible to all with class types ranging from pre-school parent & child classes to adult kickboxing and ladies only sessions. Home to multiple World, European and National champions, CJMAA is also a great place for students who wish to take their training to the next level.

Their center based on Park Avenue, just of Boroughbridge Road, is custom fitted with all the required safety equipment and holds a 5 star CMAA Kite Mark rating.

Please feel free to stop by our Facebook group for more of an idea on what we do

www.CJMAA.co.uk

Looking for something new and exciting to do with your child? Try a free taster session with First Steps Phonics and introduce them to letters and sounds through interactive songs, games and stories.

First Steps Phonics has three aims:

• Engage your child
• Support you
• Inspire learning

Sessions are developed and delivered by an experienced Early Years teacher with 10 year’s experience of teaching Phonics.  Each class is also mapped to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, meaning that, in addition to introducing you and your child to the Phonics technique taught in schools, they will develop other key skills, helping you both to be better prepared for school.

Choose between two First Steps Phonics sessions:

• Tiny Steps Phonics (10.30-11.15am):for children who are just starting to develop their communication skills (recommended age 1-2 years)
• Little Steps Phonics (9.30-10.15am):for children who are confident communicators (recommended age 3-4 years)

We’d love to see you and your little one!

• Tuesday mornings:Killinghall Village Hall, Otley Road, HG3 2DW
• Wednesday mornings:Ripon Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Victoria Grove, HG4 1LG
• Thursday Mornings: Harrogate, Trinity Methodist Church, Trinity Road, HG2 9AU

Places are limited.  Booking essential.  Book: www.firststepphonics.co.uk

Email: hello@firststepphonics.co.ukor find us on facebook.

Our structured pre-school sessions are fun and energetic sessions designed to help little ones find their confidence in a class setting whilst exploring the equipment. Our fun sessions help improve agility, balance, coordination, and other fundamental movement skills.

For those who want to explore and play on their own terms, we have our drop in sessions which run several times during the week – these sessions are also great as there is no booking required just turn up on the day!

The drop in sessions are £6 per child

Harrogate Gymnastics
2nd Floor
The Zone
Hornbeam Park
Harrogate
HG2 8QT

Hartbeeps is a music and movement class for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. A magical, musical soundtrack comes to life through puppetry, props and fun allowing your child to be at the centre of their own adventure and creates a sound journey down the rabbit hole into a childhood world of imagination.

We offer 3 types of classes for you and your little one to enjoy:

Happy House: Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings.
Baby Beeps: sitting to walking confidently babies
Baby Bells: Newborn to sitting confidently babies

Monday morning at Calcutt Village Hall, Knaresborough, HG5 8JA

10:00am Baby Beeps: Sitting to Toddling
11:00am Happy House: Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings.

Monday Afternoon: Kidzplay Harrogate,  Beech Ave, Harrogate HG2 8DS

2:00pm Baby Bells: newborn to sitting  

Tuesday Morning at St James Church, Church Street, Wetherby, LS22 6LP

9:30am Happy House: Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings.
10:30am Baby Beeps: Sitting to toddling.
11:45am Baby Bells: Newborn to sitting.

Wednesday morning at The Green Hut, Harlow Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0AS

9:30am Happy House: Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings.
10:30am Baby Beeps: Sitting to toddling.
11:30am Baby Bells: Newborn to sitting.

Thursday morning and afternoon at St Robert’s Center, Harrogate, HG1 1HP

9.30 am Happy House: Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings.
10.30am Baby Beeps: sitting to toddling.
11.30am  Baby Bells: newborn to sitting.
1:15pm Baby Beeps: Sitting to toddling.
2:15pm Baby Bells: newborn to sitting.

Friday morning at Winkies Soft Play, Unit 9, Provincial Works, The Avenue, Starbeck, HG1 4QE

10am Happy House: Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings.
11am Happy House : Family class for toddlers, suitable for their younger and older siblings

1 session rates and fun pass rates available.
We also do parties for 1-4 year olds 🙂 We will make your little’s birthday magical!

Tel:07789192342

Email: Emily.s@hartbeeps.com

Website: www.hartbeeps.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hartbeepsharrogate

Please ‘like’ our page for updates about our sessions.

We would love to see you at Hartbeeps soon.

Magic Hours are available every weekend. If your little one is itching to get onto 2 wheels be it balancing and or pedaling, now’s your chance! If they are already riding and need to brush up on their skills/got a new bike, then an hours 1:1 tuition is perfect too

Everything about the 1:1 Magic Hour can be found here..

The 1:1 Magic Hour

Take a peek at the dates on our website here and if they work then let’s do it!

Cant balance? Wont balance? Fret no more…the Strider balance bikes have landed!

We have 5 x 12″ wheeled Strider Sport balance bikes for our 2-5yr olds and 5 x 16″ wheeled Strider Sport balance bikes for our 6-12 yr olds. Whether its a 1:1 or as a group of up to 5 budding cycling superstars, Dave can get your little ones up and balancing in no time at all, in readiness for the transition to a two wheeled pedal bike

With prices starting at as little as £5 per child for a group lesson, Dave can light that bicycling fire and get your little ones itching to be playing out on their bikes (rather than staring at the latest computer gizmo thingymajig!)

With a full, enhanced DBS, fully British Cycling Insured and a First Aid certificate, Dave can come to your school and take the weight off your hands for maybe an hour or two and have a stack of fun with your pre-school and reception children teaching them the art of balance and giving them the confidence to ride a bike in the future and it doesnt stop there, Dave can teach balance all the way through to Year 6… and beyond if necessary!

For more information visit iwanttoridemybike.co.uk/bike-tykes-the-balance-bike-sessions/

Follow in the footsteps of Yorkshire’s own Olympic diver Jack Laugher by learning to dive at the Hydro.

With a five-metre high board, two one-metre and three-metre springboards, we offer one of the most successful diving development programmes in the country.

Keep on track with the Swim England Diving Award Scheme; the Diving 1-7 awards cover seven levels of progressive diving skills, starting at complete beginner and taking the diver through to club level skills.

Lessons are available Monday to Thursday evenings and on Sundays. You must be able to swim 50 metres and be at least six years old. We also run mid-week disability diving lessons.

Find out more at www.harrogate.gov.uk/diving

The Hydro, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP, tel: 01423 556768

Jump into swimming lessons with our Learn to Swim programme. Children can learn to swim at the Hydro, Starbeck Baths and Knaresborough pool. Lessons are taught by our friendly and fully-qualified instructors and we follow the Swim England learn-to-swim framework. They run seven days a week, all year round (including school holidays, but not over Christmas and New Year).

We help your child improve their skills in the water and use different colour bands (red to gold) to represent increasing ability levels. These combine stroke technique, water safety and stamina.

We also run one of the most successful disability swimming programmes in the UK. Swimming lessons for children with special educational needs, disabilities or who find mainstream provision too challenging run at the Hydro every Sunday. They can progress through our star scheme into our hot shot swim squad, and in partnership with Harrogate District Swimming Club are able to take part in a range of competitive opportunities.

For more information please visit www.harrogate.gov.uk/swimminglessons or email swimminglessons@harrogate.gov.uk

Alternatively speak to our staff at your preferred pool
• The Hydro, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP | 01423 556768 | hydro@harrogate.gov.uk
• Knaresborough Pool, King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB | 01423 860011 | knaresboroughpool@harrogate.gov.uk
• Starbeck Baths, Spa Lane, Harrogate, HG2 7JF | 01423 883155 | starbeck_pool@harrogate.gov.uk

Your little one will gain water confidence, have fun and play in our Rain Drops and Rain Tots lessons at the Hydro, Starbeck Baths and Knaresborough Pool.

Open to children aged from six months to three years old, the lessons include structured play, songs and an introduction to basic swimming.

You join your child in the water to help provide support.

For more details about our Learn to Swim lessons visit www.harrogate.gov.uk/swimminglessons 

For lesson times and class availability please contact our swimming pools directly:

·       The Hydro, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP Tel: 01423 556768 Email: hydro@harrogate.gov.uk

·       Knaresborough Pool, King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB Tel: 01423 860011  Email: knaresboroughpool@harrogate.gov.uk

·       Starbeck Baths, Spa Lane, Harrogate, HG2 7JF Tel: 01423 883155 Email: starbeck_pool@harrogate.gov.uk

Parent and Pre-schooler Yoga at Go Yoga, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8QT

Time for yoga with your child, for 2-5 year olds. Try acro-yoga, breath work and games to relax, stretch and practise yoga with your children. Bookable as a 4 week course. £20

Teen Yoga at Go Yoga, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8QT

Teen Yoga, learn to relax, centre, get to where you want to be. Live, Love, Laugh, Stretch, Breathe, and Challenge. This fun class will teach teens asanas and breathwork to help them cope with the unique issues they face day to day.  Bookable as a 4 week course £20

Family Yoga Workshops

These fun Family Yoga workshops are a great way to spend time together discovering yoga.  We use acro-yoga, breath work, games and relaxation to create a special time for you and your children.  Why not make it a family event and bring all the family! Check out our workshop page for our next scheduled workshops

Pregnancy Yoga – Go Calm the Flow Down at Go Yoga, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8QT

Sometimes a little calmness is all we need to rebalance our hectic lives.  In Go Calm the Flow down a slower alignment centred class will still link the breath to the movement and poses to stretch your body while calming and restoring. Each class will include centring and a deep relaxation to seal in all the benefits. You will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Suitable for all abilities including pregnancy (after first trimester).

Available to book as a half termly course or on our class pass system,

Classes in Yoga, Pilates, Hot Yoga, Beginners Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Mediation, Relaxation, Kundalini Yoga, Workshops, 1-1’s and Retreats

Locations – Go Yoga, The Zone Hornbeam Park, HG2 9NY and Go Yoga Central, Under Fit, 23 Cold Bath Rd, HG2 0NL

We have over 40 different classes on offer each week in Yoga, Pilates, Hot Yoga, Beginners Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Mediation, Relaxation, Kundalini Yoga. We also run regular workshops, courses and retreats for all abilities as well as Parent & Pre-schooler yoga and Teen Yoga. Our flexible class pass system allows you to attend any class on the timetable so you can fit your classes around your busy lives. Introductory offers for new clients. Easy hassle free booking online or via our app.

Whether you are new to yoga or a keen enthusiast, we have a class for you.

View our timetable here goyogaharrogate.com/schedule

Visit goyogaharrogate.com/ or contact Go Yoga on 07471 933488 or info@goyogaharrogate.com for more information.

Do you want the best start for your little one, no matter what their own individual needs are? Do you want to watch them grow and develop fantastic new skills whilst having the most amazing musical fun? Welcome to Rhythm Time!

Fun, quality classes that help develop a child’s confidence, creativity, listening skills, language, numeracy and co-ordination. Courses are specially written by a music teacher and created to enhance every child’s development.

A holistic, musical and multi-sensory approach to baby development, where we do lots of activities which encourage brain development through eye-tracking, listening and experimenting with sound and textures.

We have fun with bubbles, hoops, mirrors as well as learning listening skills with Ratatat, our Rhythm Time rabbit!

Every baby and toddler is an individual with great potential. We’ll teach you how to make music fun for your child, and show you how you can help to unlock their potential by singing and making music together.

We have classes in Harrogate and Wetherby, as well as surrounding areas.

Performing Arts School for 4-18 years.

At Stagecoach Performing Arts, we promise to give our students the creative courage to embrace life and make the most of their talents and opportunities.

As a leading body in the performing arts industry, we will nurture and inspire every child who joins us.

We will keep them safe and give them the courage to be themselves.

Your child will learn how to sing, dance and act while developing a broad range of life skills.

Our students become more self-assured, expressive, sociable and imaginative and they learn how to tackle situations with resilience, creativity and courage.

Stagecoach Harrogate has been providing quality part time training in singing, dancing and acting for 17 years, firing the imagination, boosting confidence and promoting life skills.

As well as regular classes during the school term we have performed several times in the West End, have appeared with the Stagecoach North East Regional Choir at The Birmingham Symphony Hall, have performed in “Cats” at the NIA in Birmingham and have been the support act for a “Queen” tribute open air pop concert at Ripley Castle.

Now taking bookings for the September term.

Call Principal Ce on 01423 771138 e: harrogate@stagecoach.co.uk

w: stagecoach.co.uk/harrogate

Tea and Toys at Highfield Pre-School – A New Parent and Toddler Group for 0-2 Year Olds

Highfield Pre-School, located on Duchy Road in Harrogate, is launching a brand new parent and toddler group for 0-2 year olds.

The sessions, called “Tea and Toys”, will run on Thursday afternoons from 2pm-3pm and are designed to give parents and children aged 0-2 years an opportunity to socialise and play in Highfield’s pre-school and private gardens.

The Tea and Toys sessions are free to attend, refreshments are included and everyone is welcome.

Sessions will run weekly from Thursday 26th April during Highfield Pre-School term time only.

Please call 01423 537045 to find out more, or just pop along to Highfield Pre-School on Duchy Road on Thursdays at 2pm.  (Off street parking available).

We help to inspire children to explore and develop through arts and crafts. We have a programme of award winning classes, that are underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, to give you a fun experience in a friendly, nurturing environment.  From painting to gloop to clay and more, your child is sure to be engaged in our weekly sessions based on the termly topic.

We offer five types of sessions-

Baby Discover (from 5-15 months)

Wednesday 11am, Winkies Softplay, Starbeck (Including free entry to softplay)

Little Explorer (from 16 months-5 years)

Wednesday 12.30pm, Winkies Softplay, Starbeck (Including free entry to softplay)

Family Fun (from 0-11 years)

Family session that runs in the school holidays or special occasions, dates and times regularly updated on our website.

Arty Party (from 1-11 years)

Throw a party with a difference, hassle free and memorable. Packages start from £100.

Cost: Sessions are from £4.95 per class.

Contact Sharon: 

Tel: 07851320987

E-mail: sharonfisher@thecreationstation.co.uk

Facebook

Website

CLASSES, PARTIES AND CAMPS

For every stage of your child’s development – from 4 months to 12 years – The Little Gym offers a diverse line up of classes, camps and parties filled with movement, music, learning and laughter. Your little ones will make friends, reach developmental milestones and build self confidence while having Serious Fun.

Tel: 01423 701560 or email: harrogate@thelittlegym.eu

1 Cardale Park, Harrogate HG3 1RY

3rd September 2018 – 21st July 2019 Class Schedule

Eleanor runs award winning Toddler Sense classes in Wetherby and Harrogate.

Toddler Sense offers children aged 13 months to 5 years the opportunity to explore a new play space each week; every week is themed differently – we might be flying on a rocket one week, digging for fossils the next, then discovering the jungle or being superheroes! Every class has been carefully planned to support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage; but they don’t know that, they’re too busy having fun!! Structured activities go hand in hand with the opportunity to play and discover. Each class starts with exploratory play, a great way of settling children in and allowing them to burn off some energy on the soft play, bouncy castles, balancing beams, pop up tents and tunnels. We have a huge range of equipment and resources; the children can’t wait to see what is set out each week! A 20-25 minute activity session follows, rich in sensory exploration, much loved songs, dance and creativity!

If you are looking for exciting activities which will be great fun for both you and your little one, please book on the home page or call Eleanor on 07771 982412 or email harrogate@toddlersense.co.uk.

______________________________________________

**SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW FAMILIES**

Want to try Toddler Sense for the first time? Come and see how the classes change each week!

**3 taster sessions for the price of 2 -** (subject to availability and T & C’s)

DID YOU KNOW THAT WE ALSO DO SPECTACULAR BIRTHDAY PARTIES! Please contact us for prices, availability and more information.

Baby swimming with Water Babies is an exciting, enriching experience for both you and your little one. suitable for little ones from birth up to school age.  As the UK’s leading swim school, not only do we teach vital lifesaving skills but we always incorporate lots of bonding, fun and socialising, so you can be sure that a Water Baby is a happy one! Our number one priority is to make sure you feel both happy and safe in the water.

Waterbabies currently hold weekly lessons sessions at Henshaws in Knaresborough on a Friday & Sunday. Please check their website here for the up-to-date timetable 

Henshaws College, Bogs Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4ED

Contact 01904 607110 or littlefish@waterbabies.co.uk for more information.

Find us on facebook at facebook.com/WaterBabiesNorthYorkshire

For any Mumblers that book onto a course, just quote Harrogate Mumbler and we will send you a free Splashabout Happy Nappy (required for the lessons) with your starter pack worth £10.99!

Happy splashing x