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The BridgeWay Bulletin – December, 2025
November 29, 2025
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin!
Upcoming Closures
- December 12: All sites close at 11:30 AM
- December 22: Kids Can Cook is not running
- December 23 – 27: All sites closed
- December 29: Kids Can Cook is not running
- December 31: All sites close at 12:00 PM
- January 1 and 2: All sites closed
Note: For centres inside schools, please refer to the program calendar or the location page for additional closures.
On this page:
Program Spotlight
Outdoor Family Time
Let’s bring the centre outside for Outdoor Family Time!
Join us outside the centre to sing songs, read stories and play! Activities are different at every Outdoor Family Time; we may explore sensory materials such as water or sand, or physical activity with climbers, tunnels, and stepping stones. Being outside is also a great opportunity for children to run around, enjoy the smells and textures of the outdoors, and to explore nature.
Outdoor Family Time takes place at multiple locations. Click here to find an Outdoor Family Time near you (scroll to ‘Locations Offered’).
Play in the Park
Nature is our playground! During Play in the Park, we bring the fun to a local community park. Come meet us to play, sing songs, and explore the outdoors!
Play in the Park takes place at multiple locations. Click here to find a Play in the Park near you (scroll to ‘Locations Offered’).
Reminder: We will be outside rain, shine, and snow! Please be sure to dress for the weather, wear sunscreen and bring water for you and your child. During extreme temperatures, thunderstorms, and snow storms, we will remain indoors.
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How to Dress for Outdoor Winter Play
To get the most out of outdoor play in the winter, it’s important to dress for the cold. Wearing weather appropriate clothing will help you and your child enjoy outdoor play all year long! Here are some tips on how to dress for winter play.
Community Corner
Active For Life
Visit activeforlife.com to read about physical development, the importance of active and outdoor play, and activities for children of all ages!
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