Parents of young children often hear the phrase “play dates” thrown around here and there; but many do not know the importance of them in their child’s development. According to education.com play dates for young children can serve as a great foundation for social and mental development. This is exactly why the International Sports, Skating and Fun Centre at Mt. Laurel is glad to offer our “Little Tykes Play Time.”
This ISC Mt. Laurel program focuses on building teamwork and sharing skills, as well as learning about different sports and exercise. Little Tykes Playtime is open to parents, grandparents, nannies and others with young children.
Program Details:
- For children ages 18 months – 3 years old.
- Sports involved may include basketball, soccer and gymnastics.
- Other activities may include bubbles, scooters and more!
- 30 minutes with instructor, snack time (included in price), 30 minutes in the Little Tykes Playroom
- Cost – $75 for six classes
- Times/Days- Monday from 10am-11am & Saturday from 11am-12pm
Play dates are an excellent way to get your kids prepared for preschool and daycare. If you have an only child or if your child has not had much interaction with kids outside of their own family, consider joining us for for play time. You will be surprised by how easily young children can transition into sharing with others, and how much fun they will have while learning new activities!
If you aren’t looking for a structured play time program, but just want a place to have a “mommy-and-me” or “daddy-and-me” type of day, visit us for Tykes Tuesday from 9:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm-2:30pm. Admission is only $7 and includes skate, mat, funzone and snack!
Playing with your kids is part of the fun of being a parent, and they can learn a lot from just watching what you do in social situations. We hope to see you and your tykes at ISC Mt. Laurel very soon! It’s a great place to hang out anytime, but especially while the weather is bad outside!