Weekly Classes & Groups (0-5 years) Scarborough & Whitby

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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.

Experience the ultimate fun-filled adventure at Bouncing Mad Scarborough!

Join us for our stay & play sessions every week (during term time only):

  • Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm at Ebenezer Hall, Columbus Ravine, YO12 7QZ
  • Wednesday 10am -12pm: Sherburn Village Hall, YO17 8PH
  • Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm at Burniston & Cloughton Village Hall, YO130HJ
  • Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm at Crossgates Community Hall, YO12 4TL

Our venue is packed with excitement including:

  • Soft Play Wonderland,
  • Bouncy Castle Extravaganza,
  • Scuttle Bug Races,
  • Ball Pool Bonanza, and much more!

We’ve hidden surprises at every turn, ensuring smiles and laughter for all.

Admission is just £3 per child, with an additional family child for only £2.

Don’t miss out on the joy—reserve your spot now!

Join us for a day of unforgettable fun and laughter!

For inquiries and reservations


07402 801703
info@bouncingmadscarborough.co.uk
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Ashburn Road, Off Valley Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JW

Telephone: 0172 337 7500

 

Monday: 09:00 – 09:50, 11:00 – 11:50, 14:00 – 14:50

Tuesday: 12:00 – 12:50

Wednesday: 09:00 – 09:50, 11:00 – 11:50

Friday: 10:00 – 10:50, 12:00 – 12:50

Saturday: 14:00 – 14:50, 16:00 – 16:50

Sunday: 10:00 – 10:50, 12:00 – 12:50, 14:00 – 14:50

Sensory Swim Sessions are designed for families to build water confidence in a calm environment with unique ambience created by coloured lighting effects and sounds/music. This activity ideal for those looking to enjoy a sensory experience based around visual, hearing and touch sense. Children under 5 years old swim for free.


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Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach them independence, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening situations, and allows them to get active while enjoying themselves.

 

Everyone Active’s swimming lessons start for children as young as 4 months old and are available for all ages. Choose from private one-to-one lessons, adult lessons, adult and child lessons or junior lessons. Students work towards badges and certificates, collecting them at each stage.

 

Why choose Everyone Active lessons?

  • Lessons are available 50 weeks of the year and 7 days a week, with a break over the Christmas period at most centres.
  • Students are assessed regularly and moved up as soon as they are ready for the next stage.
  • Qualified and DBS checked teachers.
  • Students will have access to ‘AquaPassport’ to track progress, play online games and collect trophies.

 

For more details about swimming lessons in Scarborough, please contact one of your local centres below:

  • Scarborough Sports Village, Ashburn Road, Off Valley Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JW

Telephone: 0172 337 7500

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/scarborough-sports-village/

  • Whitby Leisure Centre, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HT

Telephone: 0194 760 4640

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/whitby-leisure-centre/


Join Kathy for a session of musical fun perfect for babies and children up to 4 years of age.

You can choose between Baby Fun Music for babies up to 14 months OR Family Fun Music for both toddlers and babies up to 4 years old.

Fun Music sessions last around 50 minutes during which time there will be nursery rhymes, new and traditional songs, dancing and movement to music, often with props and scarves, and there’s always a chance to play on different percussion instruments.

As a special treat, Kathy always plays her flute, piccolo or saxophone in the sessions, either for jamming along to or for listening time. The children love hearing and seeing these wind instruments, and so the Fun Music sessions just fly by!

All sessions are weekly during term time with the exception of the Wednesday session at Little Lambs.

  • MONDAYS 10am Family Fun Music at Emmanuel St John’s Church Hall, St John’s Road, Scarborough – all ages 0-4+ years
  • MONDAYS 11.30am Baby Fun Music at Emmanuel St John’s Church Hall, St John’s Road, Scarborough – babies up to 14 months
  • TUESDAYS 10.30am Family Fun Music at Scarborough College Prep School hall, Deepdale Avenue – all ages 0-4+ years.
  • WEDNESDAYS 10.30am once a month, Holy Nativity Church, Eastfield. FREE with any donations gratefully received. This is approx once a month.
  • ALL CLASSES ARE £8 PER FAMILY

Just click on your chosen class and date below to book your place!
NB. If you book 6 classes at once, you will only be charged for 5 – this discount is applied automatically

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Lego Church at Westborough

Lego Church is starting on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5.15pm in term time at Westborough Methodist Church.

It is open for all ages – children must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry is free and includes hot food.

At Lego church we encourage play, learn some of the greatest stories of all time and share food together.

More details are on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LegoChurchatWestborough

Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1TS

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Scarborough Strollers

Any parents are welcome to join us for the opportunity to meet new friends whilst getting out for a walk around our wonderful town!

Children are welcome, with or without a pram, but please read the route and see if the length of each walk is suitable for your little one to manage on foot.

Alternate weeks the walk will be kept around the Marine Drive to try and keep central for those who don’t drive or can’t access walks further away, the in between weeks will be walks in the surrounding area of Scarborough, somewhere different every week to discover new areas and keep it fresh for the children! All walks will be pushchair friendly 😊

Keep an eye on the Facebook Page here

Discover an amazing underwater world.

Parent & Toddler Ticket – £16

  • Best value off peak ticket
  • Adult entry + toddler (aged 5 and under)
  • Dive right in to the mesmerising wonders of the ocean with your little fish, whilst the bigger fish are at school
  • Only available Monday to Friday during school term-time

There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you’ll discover:

  • Penguin Island – Head outside and meet the cheeky colony of Humboldt penguins that reside on Penguin Island and get closer than ever before as you make your way through their walk-through home
  • More than 2500 creatures – Dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover amazing creatures at this unique indoor and outdoor attraction
  • Tropical Ocean Tunnel – Take a stroll through the incredible 200,000l Ocean Tunnel and be mesmerised by the incredible beauty that lives within. You might even come face-to-fin with Blacktip Reef Sharks
  • Rainforest Adventure – Immerse yourself in a world of creepy crawlies, lurking lizards and curious critters. Come just centimetres away from Green Tree Pythons and be mesmerised at the incredible colours of Poison Arrow Dart Frogs

Annual passes available for £40.

Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP


01723 373414
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Waiting list in operation – Like pre-Covid – 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.

Please do book a space via stjohnsbabyandtoddlers@gmail.com

Parent and child swimming classes for babies from 12 weeks up to 4 years

Braeburn School at Eastfield

Tuesday 9.30 – 8 weeks to 18 months

Tuesday 10am – 18 months to 4 years

Wednesday 9.30-  8 weeks old – 18 months

Wednesday 10am – 18 months old – 4 years (FULLY BOOKED) 

Saturday 12pm – 8 weeks to 18 months

Saturday 12pm – 18 months to 4 years

 

The Flower of May Holiday Park

Thursday – 11am- 18 months to 4 years

Thursday – 11.30 – 8 weeks to 18 months

Friday – 10.30 – 18 months to 4 years (FULLY BOOKED)

Friday – 11am – 8 weeks to 18 months (FULLY BOOKED)

 

GROUP AGES – Babies from 8 weeks old/12lb in weight to 18 months.

18 months – 4 Years old

PRICE – £95 for a 10 week course. To be paid in full at the start or option to pay in 2 parts.

CONTACT – Claire on 07837 472428 for more information

 

1 to 1s, 1 to 2s and aqua fit at the Endless Pool at our home address 38 Gladstone Rd, Scarborough YO12 7BL

1 to 1 is £25 for 30 minutes
1 to 2 is £40 for 30 minutes
1 to 1 for 1 hour is £40
Call Claire on 07837472428


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Babysongs at The Street

Wednesdays 10.30am (0-15 months) and 12.45pm (0-7 months), for mums and babies.

  • A fantastic fun baby music time led by Nicola.
  • Chatting with other mums, plus tea, coffee & cake!
  • Babychat: 5 min thought for the day!

Please message Nicola Carpenter to reserve a place for the half term: 07837128873 – booking essential

Cost: works out £2.50 per session when block booking.

Unit 27 (Level 2 – Access via lift)
The Street, off Wrea Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 7PW

 

Benson Stage Academy Dance

Dance classes for girls and boys from beginners to advances, starting at 2 years old:

  • Monday – Modern from 4pm
  • Tuesday – Tap from 4pm
  • Wednesday – Ballet from 4pm
  • Thursday – Acro from 4p
  • Friday – Cheer from 4pm
  • Saturday – Freestyle from 9.30am

Benson Stage Academy, Commercial Street Scarborough
07749 377598

Burniston & Cloughton Parent & Toddlers

Wednesdays, 10-11.30am. An hour of unstructured free play with craft activities, then a healthy drink and snack followed by a story and singing. Everyone with pre-school children are more than welcome. Free.

Burniston Methodist Church, Burniston, Scarborough YO13 0HJ
To book, message Andrea Smith on 07935 959239

Chatty Play – St John The Baptist Church

Wednesdays, 10am – 12pm (2nd and 4th of month).

Chatty Play is a friendly group for Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers to bring along children under school age to have a drink and chat while the children play.

Main Street, East Ayton, YO13 9HL

07862 713430

Derwent Valley Library Storytime

Wednesdays, 1.45-2.45pm. Happy hour is a friendly session at the library for under 5s and their grown ups. Come along to meet other families and share stories, songs and crafts. £1 per session.

No need to book

3 Pickering Road, West Ayton, Scarborough YO13 9JE
01723 863052

Evolution Martial Arts Academy

Martial Arts Classes in Whitby.

Lil Ninjas: Age 4 – 6 years Mon & Wed, 4.00 to 4.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 10am
Combat Kids: Age 6 – 9 years Mon & Wed 4.45 to 5.30pm, Sat 10.15 to 11am
Combat Kids: Age 9 – 14 years Mon & Wed 5.40 to 6.30pm, Sat 10.15 to 11am

Green Lane Centre, Green Lane, Whitby, YO22 4EH
Contact James 07889 797147

Hinderwell Stay & Play

Wednesday 9.30am – 11am

0 – 4 years

£2

Hinderwell Village Hall, 7 Runswick Lane, Hinderwell. TS13 5HP

Jay’s Cycle Coaching

Cycling coaching for children and adults in basic cycling, mountain biking, cyclocross and track. Weekly sessions at Cayton Primary School:

  • Mondays, 6pm – Youth Cycle Coaching (under 16s)
  • Wednesdays, 6 – 6.45pm – Little Wheelers,  for young riders who are new to riding or don’t have much confidence.
  • Learn 2 Ride sessions for young people who haven’t yet mastered cycling. Various days and times available and to get in touch for more information.

For more information contact Jay on 07966 925711

Kaitlin Rheanne Post-Natal Pilates

Wednesday 11am – 12.15pm

Post-Natal Pilates and bring your baby!

Using gentle movements, activate your core, encourage that pelvic floor and build on strength focusing on the individual and your needs.

Booking required – Places will be limited to allow enough space for everyone

Seamer and Irton Memorial Hall, Main Street, Seamer YO12 4PS

kaitlinrheanne@gmail.com

 

Lego Church

Wednesdays in Term Time

4pm – 5.15pm

  • FREE entry
  • Family Fun
  • Hot food

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Westborough Methodist Church

Little Lambs Tots Group – Eastfield

Wednesday 10.30am – 12pm. We are a relaxed and friendly tots group for Eastfield, all welcome! If you are a carer or childminder you are very welcome to bring your tots. Suggested donation £1 per group. Free refreshments.

Holy Nativity Church, Eastfield, Scarborough.

Loftus Library Rhyme Time

Wednesday 10am – 11.30am

FREE

Loftus Library, Duncan Place, Loftus. TS13 4PR

MESH Ballet Diddy Dance

Diddy Dance for children from 2.5 yrs

These creative movement and storytelling classes are designed for pre-school children and teach basic dance and storytelling skills along with social, emotional and educational skills.

    • Tuesday 10am – The Secret Realm, Scarborough YO11 3YS
    • Wednesday 4pm – Lythe Village Hall, Lythe YO21 3RT

For more information contact Su on 07968 273468

Mrs Pots Pots Pre-school Mornings

Every Wednesday & Friday morning 10am – 11am in term time you can bring your pre schooler for story and painting time in our ceramic studio. Each week we will read a book together and then paint a pottery item from our story.
Just £7.50 per child and it includes a tea or coffee for the grown up too! Additional siblings can be included for just £5 extra each.
5 North Marine Road, Scarborough
01723 447475

Music Tots, Whitby

Monday 10.30am – 11.15am

Wednesday 9.30am – 10.15am

FREE

Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre, Whitby

07588 692449

Once Upon a Time Playgroup

Every Wednesday during term time, 10am – 12pm  

8 St Michael’s Lane, Scarborough

Once Upon A Time Playgroup

Wednesday 10am – 12pm

Story orientated play, refreshments, changing facilities

£6 per session, £2 per additional child

St Michael’s Lane, Scarborough YO11 3AB

Book via their Facebook page.

Playtime & Storytime at Newby & Scalby Library

Weekly free sessions for children under 5 during term time only:

  • Norman Bear’s Playtime – Tuesday, 10.30am–12 noon
  • Norman Bear’s Storytime – Wednesday, 10.15–10.45am

450 Scalby Rd, Scarborough YO12 6EE
01609 534059

Rockdown Babies – Ebenezer Church

If you had a baby in lockdown, come along and meet with others in the same boat! We’ve got baby toys, high chairs, and simple snacks. Maybe you or someone you know might be interested in coming with their baby to the Drop in? Open Wednesdays from 10-11.30am starting 29th September 2021.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, Colombus Ravine, Scarborough YO12 7QZ

Scarborough Sports Village Swimming Lessons

The centre offers swimming lessons from 19 months old, 4 years+, 7 years+, and then adult lessons. These all take place across multiple days and times

Ashburn Road, Scarborough YO11 2JW

Phone Number: 01723 377500

Scarborough Library Weekly Activities

Weekly sessions for children at Scarborough Library

  • Monday 11am – Storytime for under 5s
  • Wednesday 11am – Rhymetime for under 5s
  • Friday 11am – Stay and Play for under 5s

They also hold a Breastfeeding group on Fridays 9.30 – 10.45am.

Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough. YO11 2NN
01609 536602

Seamer Church Playgroup

Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am

Age 0-4. Term time only

Donation and all money goes back into the group.

St Martin’s Church Room – It is in the building opposite St Martin’s Church, Seamer. There is a sign on the door confirming you are in the correct place.

Wendy Haslam- 07463 844538

Silver Wolf Kickboxing

Kickboxing programs from the ages of 2 years+ up to adults, and 1-1 are available on request. Classes include, Mini Cub’s (2-4 years), Cub’s (5-7), Juniors (7-12) and Adults (13+).

  • Tuesdays from 4pm – Cubs, Juniors, Adults, & Ladies only
  • Wednesdays from 4pm – Mini Cubs, Cubs, Juniors, & Mixed Adults
  • Thursdays from 4pm – Mini Cubs, Cubs, Juniors, & Mixed Adults
  • Fridays from 4pm – Cubs, Juniors, and Mixed Adults
  • Saturdays from 8am – Ladies only, Mini Cubs, Cubs, Juniors, Training, and Sparring.

Payment is by monthly Direct Debit, contact Fabian for information on prices, and free trials sessions.

Compass Health & Fitness, Barry’s Ln, Scarborough YO12 4HA (address is due to change to Manor Road, details to follow)

Contact Fabian Burdett on 07790 815764

Studio 3 – Dance, Drama & Acro Lessons

Lessons in Freestyle, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Disco, Commercial, Street, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance, Drama, Acro & Show Work. Private Tuition is also available. Ages start at 18months.

35 Durham St, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7PT
07967 375534

Super Baby Massage

I cover all aspects of baby massage from head to toe, including handy tips on dealing with colic and teething, courses are over 6 weeks and cost £55.

Our venues are:
The Street, Lower Clarke St, Scarborough – Mondays 10am-11am
The Legacy, Ashmead Sq, Eastfield – Wednesdays 1pm-2pm

Samantha Griffiths – 07743952433

The Kookaburra Club

Wednesday 10am – 11am

Baby and parent group. Sessions will have a different activity and will also provide parents with a chance to seek support from each other.

No booking required

FREE

Green Lane Centre, Whitby

The Little Play Company, Seamer

The Little Play Company Seamer is a Role Play Centre for Children, with ten play areas packed with props and costumes, allowing children to act out adult jobs and scenarios, whilst having tonnes of fun too.

Book online or give them a call on 01723 313243

59 Main St, Seamer, Scarborough YO12 4QD

Toddler Sessions & Kidz Club – The Secret Realm

Kid’s sessions at The Secret Realm:

  • Toddler sessions – Musical Mondays, Wild Wednesdays & Fairytale Fridays 9.15 – 11.00am. Toast, juice, and a tea or coffee for the accompanying adult. £4.95 per toddler.
  • Baby Sensory Sessions – Tuesdays 9.50, 10.40 & 11.30am.
  • Messy Play Sessions – Thursdays Baby 9.50 & 11.30am, Toddler 10.40am.

The Secret Realm, 5-8 Newchase Court, Scarborough YO11 3YS
01723 583788

Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet

Tiny Dancers (for 3 to 5 year olds) are first steps towards ballet. Parents / Grandparents / Carers are encouraged to support, explore, discover and encourage dance, musicality, co-ordination, balance, motor skills. Classes are 45 minutes long.

  • Thursday and Saturday in Scarborough
  • Wednesday in East Ayton
  • Friday in Filey

They also cater for primary school children with Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance classes. Annual exams with Association of Russian Ballet and Theatre Arts. Boys are welcome in all classes.

Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet via the Facebook page
07759 289525

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