Playgroups and classes
Scarborough & Whitby and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on for children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in clinics throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities classes available across our area. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ’Featured’ listings are £10 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
In line with Government guidance on COVID-19, some businesses remain closed whilst others have the go ahead to open. Social distancing restrictions remain in place. For any of the listings on here please check with the venue if it is open or closed before attending.
I am endeavouring to keep the listings as up to date as possible but please check with venues first, thanks for your understanding at this crazy time, Team Mumbler.
Dive In offer swimming lessons for children aged 3.5years upwards. We are committed to teaching children not only the skill of swimming but to be water confidence and safety. Our lessons are fun and relaxed delivered by our team of passionate teachers. Our class sizes are small with the teachers in the water with the children to ensure they have the support and encouragement close at hand. We deliver the Swim England Learn to Swim programme.
Venue:
Palms Leisure Club, Carnaby, YO16 4UJ
Lesson Times:
Monday and Wednesday 4pm – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am – 12pm
Contact Info:
info@divein2swim.co.uk
07593 545237
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/Divein2swim
All classes are very limited in numbers to just 5 per class to ensure social distancing is adhered to and will be held in the covid secure venue at Crows Nest Caravan Park.
Additional baby massage class to start on Wednesday 30th September 1pm.
On hold due to COVID19
Wednesday – 10am (term times)
Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough, YO12 6HZ
– Enjoy 40 minutes of musical fun with your child age 0-4yrs
– Songs, fun story theme, instruments, puppets & more!
– We finish with refreshments & chat – great snacks and drinks for children & adults!
– All of the above for £2.50 per family
– No need to book…just turn up!
– Led by Nicola Carpenter (Trinity Church children’s worker / Buttercup Music)
More info on Playsongs Scarborough Facebook page or contact Nicola: 07837 128873
Gallows Close Centre is off Endcliff Crescent in Barrowcliff or (on foot) off the Cinder Track at Newlands
On hold due to COVID19
Wednesdays 11am
Venue: OutReach Rooms, entry off Northway
Expect storytelling, singing, dancing, baby massage, sensory play, loads of fun and bubbles!
£3.50 per session
Stephen Joseph Theatre – Northway Entrance
Visit the website HERE for more details
On hold due to COVID19
Wednesdays 9.45am
Venue: OutReach Rooms, entry off Northway
A morning of storytelling, creative play, singing, movement, crafts & sensory activities.
£3.50 per session
Stephen Joseph Theatre – Northway Entrance
Visit the website HERE for more details
Read the Mumbler review HERE
Baby swimming with Water Babies is an exciting, enriching experience for both you and your little one. 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.
Tuesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 Palm Leisure Club, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ
Wednesdays: 10:00 – 12:00 Palm Leisure Club, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ
Sundays: 11:00 – 12:00 Palm Leisure Club, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO16 4UJ
Contact 01904 607110 or littlefish@waterbabies.co.uk for more information.
For any MUMblers that book onto a course, just quote SCARBOROUGH MUMBLER and we will send them a free Splashabout Happy Nappy (required for the lessons) with their starter pack – worth £10.99.
Classes SUSPENDED due to COVID-19
Classes as follows:
Thursday and Saturday mornings in Scarborough
Wednesday in East Ayton
Friday in Filey
Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet via the Facebook page
07759 289525
On hold due COVID19
Wednesday 10am
FREE
Burniston Methodist Chapel, High Street, Burniston YO13 0HJ
SESSIONS start Wednesday, 16th September 2020
Wednesday 10am – 12pm
Forest School sessions for parents/ carers with their pre-school child/ren.
Term time only. No need for a Dalby Pass as we will give you a code
Dalby Forest Courtyard, Dalby Forest Drive, YO18 7LT
Book via the Dalby Diddys Facebook page, Hidden Horizons Facebook page or 01723 817017
On hold due to COVID19
Join for arts and crafts, sing-alongs, snack and play.
Wednesday (except 3rd Wednesday of the month/term time only)
10 – 11.30am
£2 per family
Fylingthorpe Methodist Church Hall
On hold due to COVID19
Fylinghall School Sports Hall
Wednedays 6.30 – 8pm
All juniors welcome
Cost £2.00
Just come along
For further details contact Neil Brearley 07969 108192
On hold due to COVID19
Little Builders (Tuesday 10.00 – 11.30am) provides fun activity based mornings for 0 – 4s;
Busy Little Builders (Tuesday 1.00 – 2:30pm) provides sensory play primarily for 0-4s with special needs;
Tiny Little Builders (Wednesday 10.00 – 11.00am) provides fun for 0-18 months.
The Crèche is also open for parents & preschool children from 10-4, Tuesday to Saturday. Parents & Carers are asked to supervise their own children.
The Summit, St Nicholas Street
Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2HF
Get Directions
01723 374516
On hold due to COVID19
Wednesday 10 – 11.30am Term Time
Art, Craft, toys and Singing for the Under 5’s.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Colombus Ravine, Scarborough YO12 7QZ
You need to register for this group via the Little Rockers Facebook Group
CANCELLED due to Covid-19 until after the refurbishment
We have all kinds of great things available for our under 5’s and their carers. Start time, 9.15am – 10.45am, Wednesday’s during term time.
If you are the carer of baby or toddler, you are very welcome to join us. simply turn up.
Start time, 9.15am – 10.45am, Wednesday’s during term time. Entry only £2.00 for the first child, £1 per sibling thereafter
Every Wednesday 7pm
£4 PAYG
All Ages Welcome (Children and Adults)
Sawdon Village Hall
For more information contact Becky Hildreth 07951934488
