Classes
Ridley Orchard is partnering with amazing organizations to bring families the best programming all in one place. Over ten amazing programs to choose from in six-week sessions.
Next session April 18 – June 3
Ages
0 Months – 12 Years Old
Next 6-Week Session
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Please refer to each class for their scheduled dates
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Little Yogis Academy
Little Yogis is a Yoga & Mindfulness program, our tagline is “Positivity & Movement for Busy Minds” as we aim to improve physical, mental, and emotional health.
Mom & Baby Yoga
- Time: Saturdays 10:00am-10:45am
- Ages: Moms & Babies (0-18 months)
- Length: 45 minutes
- Price: $20+tax / session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
Type: with a caregiver
Description: Bond with your baby, nurture your body, connect with other parents. Our Parent & Baby classes are a mix of stretching, strengthening and nurturing movements. The classes are taught for the parent, though some poses where the baby can be included in the fun will be incorporated. With a focus on neck, shoulders, hips, pelvis, abdomen and spine, this class will help you rebuild your strength, improve your posture, increase energy levels and leave you feeling rejuvenated long after the class is finished.
Mini Yogis
- Time: Saturdays 11:00am-11:45pm
- Ages: 2-4 years old
- Length: 45 minutes
- Price: $20+ tax per session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
- Type: with a caregiver
Description: The Mini Yogis Class by Little Yogis Academy is exactly what your toddler and preschooler need to be active. At this age, children have lots of energy, are exploring their limits and are learning about new ways to move their bodies. This class is a combination of fun and active yoga poses, Games that challenge our coordination and balance, and positive affirmations that teach the students self-love and how to have a positive growth mindset. Come on a yoga adventure with us each week and watch your child fall in love with yoga!
Enjoy the Process
Changing the way we play with young children through Process Art and material exploration.
Toddler Art & Sensory Time
- Time: Saturdays 9:30am-10:15am
- Ages: 16 months – 3 years old
- Length: 45min
- Price: $29+tax per session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
- Type: with a caregiver
Description: Toddler Sensory Time is all about material exploration and messy play in a calm and child-led environment. Each week, children will have the freedom to explore developmentally appropriate sensorial materials including clay, fabrics, wood, squeeze bottle, scooper, funnel stand and more!
Little Makers
- Time: Saturdays 10:30am-11:15am
- Ages: Ages: 3-6 year olds
- Length: 45min
- Price: $29+tax per session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
- Type: with a caregiver
Description: Little Makers will be focusing on playing with art materials and the process of creation. Child-led art exploration is the heart of Enjoy the Process where we provide a space for young children to explore and create at the earliest age possible. Each week, children will be given various art supplies and tools to explore.
Snapology
Snapology’s approach is based on proven research; that children’s best learning experiences come from actively designing, creating, interacting and inventing.
Younger Lego Steam Snapology
- Time: Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am
- Ages: 4-6 years old
- Length: 1 hour
- Price: $33+tax per session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
- Type: Drop off program
Older Lego Steam Snapology
- Time: Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
- Ages: 7-10 years old
- Length: 1 hour
- Price: $33+tax per session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
- Type: Drop off program
Description: Welcome to Snapology LEGO STEAM programs! In our programs, children interested in technology will create robotics and engineering models inspired by real-life technologies. Our programs include a blend of Engineering, Robotics and creative LEGO challenges that are designed for kids to explore STEAM concepts. Our hands-on approach will teach students about the importance of using axles, wheels, gears, and motors to create mechanical movement. Programs will also include simple icon-based program coding to operate robotic build. Snapology is all about Play-based S.T.E.A.M. Education that builds the skills your child will need tomorrow by allowing them to ask questions, take risks, solve problems, collaborate and more importantly, have fun while learning!
Groove School of Dance
Our School Philosophy is to teach dance in a positive environment with an emphasis on the development of creativity, self-expression, self-achievement, self- confidence and FUN!
Family Dance
- Time: Thursdays 9:00am-9:45am
- Ages: 1-3 years old
- Length: 45 minutes
- Price: $25+tax / session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
- Type: with a caregiver
Description: Family Dance: This class introduces children to dance and rhythm. An interactive class combining basic dance & rhythm using musical instruments, hoops, ribbons and scarves. Children receive a playful introduction to dance while working on hand-eye coordination, balance, and exploring their creativity and self-expression.
Shake, Rattle, Roll
- Time: Thursdays 10:00am-10:45am
- Ages: 3-5 years old
- Length: 45 minutes
- Price: $25+tax / session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
- Type: with a caregiver
Descriptions: Shake, Rattle, Roll: This class introduces the children to the basic ballet positions, gallops, and turns. The class consists of a full dance warm-up, stretches, dance games, across the floor, ribbons, scarves, hula hoops, music interpretation, imagination, role playing and balance techniques.
Open Gym Play
Be Part of the Discovery
Gym Drop In
- Time: Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am
- Ages: 2-5
- Length: 1 Hour
- Price: $15+ tax per session for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
- Type: With a caregiver
Description: Drop in during our free play hour with a caregiver to access our gym and play space level. Our gym and play space are set up with fun toys and equipment to run, jump, climb, and play! There is a trampoline, ball pit, rock-climbing wall and more. Make new friends and connect with other families!
To view our new gym renovations: CLICK HERE
Little Rebels Music + Development
Little Rebels music classes are carefully crafted and specifically designed development and music programs for children to encourage cognitive learning and muscle development
- 15 months – 3 years
- 45 minutes – $22/session
- Six-Week Session
Using creative play and storytelling, we’ll be moving and grooving to Broadway, Rock & Roll, and Motown classics while taking our kids through fun musical activities!
*Caregiver attends with child
- 7–14 months
- 45 minutes – $22/session
- Six-Week Session
We’ll be moving and grooving to Broadway, Rock & Roll, and Motown classics while working on crawling, standing, and other exciting mobility milestones!
*Caregiver attends with child
- 2 – 6 months
- 45 minutes – $22
- Six-Week Session
We’ll be grooving to Broadway, Rock & Roll, and Motown classics while working on sitting by ourselves, rolling over, and discovering who we are with mirror + tummy time. Not just for our babies but also for grown-ups looking to grow their community!
*Caregiver attends with child
Groove School of Dance
Our school philosophy is to teach dance in a positive environment with an emphasis on the development of creativity, self-expression, self-achievement, self-confidence and FUN!
- 18 months – 3 years
- 45 minutes – $25/session
- Six-Week Session
This class introduces children to dance and rhythm. An interactive class combining basic dance & rhythm using musical instruments, hoops, ribbons and scarves. Children receive a playful introduction to dance while working on hand-eye coordination, balance, and exploring their creativity and self-expression.
*Caregiver attends with child
- 4.5 – 6 years old
- 45 minutes – $25/session
- Six-Week Session
This class provides the basics in both jazz and hip-hop. Using up-beat music and infusing basic hip-hop styles including popping, locking, slides, jumps and poses, this class encourages students to have fun with movement and performance, while gaining basic technique and improving group presentation.
This class is an exciting way for students to gain greater knowledge of beginner urban hip-hop fundamentals. Instructing on different hip-hop styles and expanding on footwork, group presentation and cohesiveness, and well-structured routines allows students to expand on their own creative ability.
*This is a drop off program
- 3 – 5 years old
- 45 minutes – $25/session
- Six-Week Session
Dancers receive a full introduction to ballet movements and jazz skills. Dancers will focus on mastering all 5 positions, gallops, jumps and turns. Combinations are more complex and proper techniques in body movement are emphasized. They will work on basic routines in both dance types. This class is an exciting way for students to gain greater knowledge of beginner ballet and jazz.
*This is a drop off program
Groovy Gym Bus
Looking for a groovy way to have fun? We are the Groovy Gym Bus Toronto! A brand-new fun, fitness concept for kids.
- 4–6 years old
- 45 minutes – $20/session
- Six-Week Session
Our bus, converted into a gym, facilitates a fun-filled gymnastics session. Learn the fundamentals of gymnastics and movement by USAG certified instructors while developing coordination, flexibility and strength. Join us and find wall climbs, ziplines, monkey bars, balance beams, tumbling mats, ball pits and more – we have everything your child needs. The bus is fully padded and climate controlled.
*This is a drop off program
Tutor Doctor
- 1 Hour – $68/session
- Six-Week Session
- G1-6 language/numeracy
- G7-12 English
- G7-12 Math
- G7-10 Science
- G11/12 Chemistry/Biology
Open Gym Play
Emmett Watters is a multi-instrumentalist, music teacher who has been with Ridley Orchard since September 2021. Emmett is deeply passionate about encouraging young minds to embrace music and creativity, through progressive teaching and accessible pedagogy. Graduating from University of King’s College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Music, Emmett has a lifelong love for music and teaching. He plays guitar, piano, and ukulele and teaches in a wide variety of styles such as pop, rock, jazz, and classical. Additionally, he teaches music theory and composition. His lessons are fun and engaging; uniquely shaped by a student’s goals, musical aspirations, and abilities.
Duo Keyboard Lessons
- Time: Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:45pm
- Ages: 6-12 years old
- Length: 45min
- Price: $50+tax per sessions for 6 sessions
- Dates: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23
- Type: Drop off program
Description: Now offering music lessons for beginners! Intro keyboard for ages 6-12! Engaging and fun two-on-one sessions that keep children interested and grow a love for music. We conduct free private assessments and send weekly reports to parents and take-home work with the students.
