“Play, Explore and More” is a self-led drop in playgroup for like-minded adults and their under 4âs to come together, have fun and relax whilst visiting Aspire @ The Park
These open access sessions, provide a space to interact with your little ones through activities such as; Sensory den, Soft play equipment, Books, Ride on bikes, Massage tools, Building, Rhyme handsâŠand so much more!
Our sessions are for under 4’s only (pre school and below) and adults should ensure they supervise their children whilst using the facility
Come along every Thursday (Term time)
Thursday 10:30 – 12:15pm
Booking is now essential and bookings will be open 6 days prior to a session (From 6.30am on Fridays) and can be made in the facility or over the phone 01977 722188
These sessions are free. If you cannot attend please do cancel your place, so someone else can attend
Aspire@ Park, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4RA
At ARTventurers, we LOVE getting children involved in art at an early age â which is why our classes are specially designed for the little artists aged 6 months plus. Art has SO many benefits â from squishing and squidging in paint to explore colours and textures, learning about the world around us, developing fine and gross motor skills, making friends and building confidence.
The aim of all of the ARTventurers sessions is to nurture and develop a childâs creativity by providing them with the opportunities, guidance, inspiration and materials to explore, experiment and express themselves through a range of colourful art and creative activities. PLUS all of our activities and sessions for preschool age children are carefully planned to support the Early Learning goals and in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
All children are individual and the free flow element of our ARTventurers classes recognises this â all of the children can explore and create at their own pace and in their own time. A jam packed session of colourful, creative (and often messy) fun!!
Iâd love for you and your little one to join us!
Danielle xx
Keepsake sessions for tiny babies (4 weeks to 6 months) and one-off classes, including holiday and weekend sessions also available (6 months to 10 years).
At ARTventurers we are passionate about getting children involved in art activities from an early age and our weekly baby classes start from just
6 months old! The benefits of getting children involved in art are numerous in terms of coordination, motor skills, development, social interaction and tons more!
We provide little ones with opportunities, guidance, inspiration and materials to explore, experiment and express themselves through a range of colourful art, craft and sensory activities. All of our sessions are carefully planned to support the Early Learning goals, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Our free flow classes encourage each child to explore and create at their own pace, we value children as individuals and recognise their unique talents and abilities.
Come and join the most colourful class in town!!
Amy xx
All sessions held at ARTspace, 3 Wellgate Centre, Ossett, WF5 8NS
Keepsake sessions for tiny babies and one-off classes including holiday and weekend sessions are also available (6 months-10 years).
Bloom Wakefield provides multi-sensory baby development classes for babies from 6 weeks to 15 months old.
We are passionate about Babies and Mothers well-being; we aim to provide friendly, fun classes to promote both bonding and babies development.
đCaterpillar Club 0-6 months
A musical sensory baby development class for younger babies featuring a calming baby massage at the end of class to ensure a long nap for your baby.
đBusy Bees 6 months-15 months
A fun musical baby development class focusing on both gross and fine motor skills, language and communication and body awareness. A fun bright class aimed at strengthening the bond and making both mum and baby smile.
We have small, welcoming classes and a new theme every week.
Local Classes
Mondays Busy Bees 10:00am
Mondays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Mondays Caterpillar Club 12:30pm
Bell Lane Community Centre, Ackworth, WF7 7JH
Tuesdays Busy Bees 10:00am
Tuesdays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Sandal Methodist Church, Sandal, WF1 5NU
Wednesdays Busy Bees 10:00am
Wednesdays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
The Brig, 1 Saint Mary’s Road, Normanton, WF6 2JH
Thursdays Busy Bees 10:00am
Thursdays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Thursdays Caterpillar Club 12:30pm
Xplore Soft Play, Xscape, Castleford, WF10 4TA
Fridays Busy Bees 10:00am
Fridays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Ferrybridge Progressive Club, Knottingley, WF11 8JX
Fridays Busy Bees 10:00am
Fridays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Garforth, LS25 1NR
Multi award winning baby development classes for 0-15 months old. A welcoming, supportive environment where special memories are made!
đCaterpillar Club 0-6 months –
A gentle multi sensory class, awakening babies first senses and encouraging bonding. This class also features a calming baby massage at the end to promote sleep
đBusy Bees 6-15 months –
A fun musical baby development class focusing on both gross and fine motor skills, language/ communication and body awareness. An interactive, engaging class aimed at strengthening the bond and making both mum and baby smile
You and baby will experience:
đ”Unique Bloom songs
âïžEYFS researched activities
âšMagical lights
đColourful parachutes
𫧠Amazing bubbles
đMakaton
đBaby massage
đHeuristic play
đMeeting new people
đ»Exploring different themes
đšMessy/ sensory tuff trays
đMonday – Horbury Methodist Church WF4 5LE
đTuesday – Crofton Community Centre WF4 1LD
đThursday – Ossett AStar Dance and Fitness WF5 9ND
đFriday – Mirfield St Maryâs Community Centre WF14 9HX
Gym Joeys Fun Gymnastics for active 18 month to 4 year olds.
Gym Joeys is the longest established gymnastics program for children in Wakefield. Wakefield Junior Gymnastics Club have been at the forefront of this great activity for children which helps them with balance agility and hand to eye co-ordination on the apparatus and to music.
These fun activities are run Monday to Friday mornings and Sunday mornings in our fully fitted out gymnastics centre at Thornes College Sports Complex Thornes Park. Safe and secure car parking for over 200 cars. Then take advantage of the great facilities in Thornes Park after your session has finished
Spaces available contact the club
Wakefield College (Thornes Park Campus), Thornes Park, Wakefield, WF2 8QZ
9 months – 2 years is the age range we see our little ones develop from sitting to crawling to walking, babbling away in their own language.
In these sessions we aim to build the confidence of each individual, develop motor skills and coordination and hopefully build on their love of music and dancing – we use a variety of different resources, instruments and visual aids to keep their attention (and give the grown ups a bit of a work out too).
** Recommended by Wakefield Mumbler – read our review here **
Local classes
Mondays 11:00am – Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JS
Mondays 10:15am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT
Tuesdays 9:30am – Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, WF1 2PN
Wednesdays 10:15am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT
Wednesdays 11:30pm – St Peters Church Centre, Stanley, WF3 4HW
Thursdays 10:15am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT
Friday 10:15am – Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3NE
As our little ones approach the age of exploring pre-school or even full time school, we help encourage their independence in physical activities, concentration at story time and many basic music skills exploring tempo, dynamics, pitch etc.
We hope to help little ones find and develop a love of music, singing and enthusiasm to learn which can be taken on to the next stage of their lives.
Classes aged 18 months plus
** Recommended by Wakefield Mumbler – read our review here **
Local classes
Mondays 9:30am- Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JS (2.6yrs +)
Mondays 10:15am – Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JS (18 months – 2.5yrs)
Monday 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT
Tuesdays 10:15am – Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, WF1 2PN (18 months – 2.5yrs)
Tuesdays 11:00am – Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, WF1 2PN (2.6yrs +)
Wednesdays 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT (2.6+)
Wednesday 9.30am – Birstall Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Birstall, WF17 9EJ (2.6yrs +)
Wednesdays 10:45am – St Peters Church Centre, Stanley, WF3 4HW (2yrs +)
Thursdays 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JTÂ (2.6yrs +)
Fridays 9:30am – Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, WF3 3NE (2.6yrs +)
Music Bus provides fun, interactive 40 minute sessions which bring nursery rhymes to life through cute, engaging puppets, props and colourful storyboards. Sessions also include dedicated percussion time, sensory play and themed weeks throughout each term.
We also recognise the value that Music Bus sessions can bring to parents, grandparents and carers, in providing a friendly, social and supportive environment â with the opportunity to socialise and make new friends, whilst spending quality time doing structured and rewarding activities with their child.
Local ClassesÂ
Upon booking, parents will be given exclusive access to the Music Bus at Home Facebook page, where pre-recorded versions of each session will be available to watch in the comfort of your own home. This is very useful, if you are ever unable to make a class, or you just want to keep your little one entertained. Music bus at Home also provides a place for parents to stay connected and chat. Craft ideas will also be shared ahead of themed or half term specials and there are resources to download, such as, Music Bus colouring sheets. You will also find important information regarding your Music Bus sessions here
The Award winning My Baby Can Dance Âź gives young children the chance to enjoy dancing, singing and movement to music whilst learning and developing confidence, imagination, strength, balance and co-ordinationâŠ.and so much more.
Early years education is combined with dance, movement, great music and activities to create a family fun, structured and educational environment. The quality of content and value for money means you can enjoy a high standard of preschool activity whilst being an affordable option.
âMy little girl absolutely loves My Baby Can Dance. We have been going for a couple of months now. Sam is fantastic and really makes the babies feel so special. We look forward to it every week!â
Classes taking place in Sharlston, Xplore, Crofton & Ackworth
Price Freeze:Â The MBCD team care greatly about each and every family that joins them, understanding the rise in cost of living and the recent pandemic, they are freezing prices for the foreseeable future and havenât increased the cost of their classes since September 2017.
Class Flexibility: The MBCD team understand that some parents and carers work shifts, or that from time to time something can come up that prevents families attending class. While classes cannot be rolled over and deducted from next term, they offer super flexibility by enabling classes to be reclaimed by attending any other class in the same week, or alternatively the class can be gifted to a friend or family member. Shift workers are accommodated by having classes on 4 days of the week for toddlers and 3 days per week for babies. Parents can switch between classes according to the shift pattern week by week.Â
Puddle Ducks Wakefield runs classes in pools across Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford & South Leeds, and we have just celebrated our 15th year in business!
Our Baby & Pre-School programme (0-4 years) provides a wonderful bonding experience and our progressive lesson plans instil a water confidence and love of swimming. Our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying childrenâs levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability, all whilst having lots of fun.
Our Baby & Pre-school programme is offered through six levels:
Floaties (0-9 months),
Splashers (6-15 months),
Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years),
Little Dippers (2-5 years) and
Dippers and Dabblers (2-5 years ability related classes)
For older children, whether they have come from a pre-school class or never been in the water before, Swim Academy (4-10 years) will take your child from âgetting their faces wetâ to being an independent swimmer and who knows, maybe a future Olympic champion.
Teaching independent swimming from birth. Thatâs the Puddle Ducks difference.
Classes run on every day of the week in local pools, find your nearest pool here
We are passionate about music and the amazing developmental benefits it has on young children!!
Rhythm Time is an award-winning provider of multi-sensory, fun and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Our classes include a variety of multi-sensory musical activities designed to enhance the development of your little one delivered in a friendly and relaxed setting. Lots of fun for everyone!!
âRhythm Time has been absolutely amazing for me and my daughter. We have been going to class since she was 12 weeks old and is now 17 months! I have met wonderful friends and it allow my daughter to come out of her shell (she is a little shy!!) in a kind and nurturing environment. I cannot recommend it enough and hope to be coming to class for months to come yet!!!â
Local classes
Monday
9.40am- The Church of the Nazarene, Albion Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 9BX – Toddlers (13 months +)
10.20am- The Church of the Nazarene, Albion Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 9BX – Toddlers (13 months +)
Tuesday
9.40am- The Old School Room, Tong Lane, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RP- Toddlers (13 months +)
10.25am- The Old School Room, Tong Lane, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RP- Baby (0-13 months)
Thursday
9.30am- Tingley Methodist Church, Westerton Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BD- Pre- School (3-5 years)
10.10am- Tingley Methodist Church, Westerton Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BD- Toddlers (13 months+)
Friday
9.30am- Spen Victoria Cricket Club, Spen Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PJ- Toddlers (13 months +)
10.15am- Spen Victoria Cricket Club, Spen Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PJ- Pre- School (3-5 years)
Toddler Sense is the perfect next step from your Baby Sensory journey as it provides carefully planned multi-sensory classes for toddlers aged 13 months – 5 years.
Each session combines adventure play and structured activities. Adventure play allows the children to burn off some energy on the wide range of soft play equipment, balance beams, bouncy castles, ball pools and encourages them to be creative, imaginative and independent. Each week is setup differently meaning there is always lots to explore and discover!
The structured activities are centred around lots of research and includes dancing, music, role plays, crafts, games, puppet shows and much more! These activities are designed to develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills although they’ll be having far too much fun to notice!
Every week will introduce a new theme and the children will engage in a world full of sensory fun and adventure. They could be going on safari, blasting into space, battling dragons, swimming in a blue lagoon or joining the teddy bears on their picnic.
Each class is carefully planned in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage to support physical development, communication, social and emotional skills that will form the foundation for all future learning.
If you think this sounds like the perfect environment for fun and learning, then Toddler Sense is the class for you!
âMe and my little boy absolutely love love love this class! Its amazing! He asks every day if its time for Tod Sense yet! Canât recommend it enough.â
Local classes
Mondays at Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3NE
Thursdays at Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3NE
Fridays at Horbury Methodist Church, High St, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5LE
More days/times to come! Birthday Parties also available!
Water confidence builds life confidence.
Our leading swim programme has been developed to build water confidence and skills throughout your little oneâs first five years. We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, and weâve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. Youâll love nothing more than seeing their progression as your little one moves from fun floating, kicking and splashing to swimming independently.
And not only will your little one develop key aquatic skills, but weâll also give them the knowledge to keep themselves safe. By the end of their journey, your child will be able to independently swim to the side and climb out to safety, wherever they are.
You can be safe in the knowledge that youâre learning from the best. Our teachers are the only ones who can hold Swim Englandâs Level 3 qualification, the highest that can be achieved. And theyâre the most passionate around, there to guide you at every stroke of your little oneâs journey. Because the more confident they are in the water, the more confident theyâll be out of it too.
So what are you waiting for? When theyâre ready, weâre ready.
If you have any questions, want to know more or to get your little one signed up, just get in touch.
Amandaâs Baby Classes teach Baby Massage and Baby Yoga to parents/carers and their babies.
Baby Massage is a wonderful opportunity to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch in a relaxed environment. Baby Yoga provides physical and mental stimulation for your baby through gentle exercise and movement.
Local classes
Tuesdayâs at Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, Knottingley WF11 8PQ
Baby Massage and Baby Yoga
Wednesday’s at Oulton Institute, Leeds, LS26 8SX
Baby Massage and Baby Yoga
Thursdayâs at Oulton Institute, Leeds, LS26 8SX
Stay and Play or Messy Play
Please see website for details of timings or facebook page.
Contact
Tel No: 07709 007 048
Email: admin@amandasbabyclasses.co.uk
Website: www.amandasbabyclasses.co.uk
Aquastar swimming school  is a local family run business, we are an ASA swim school member.
We provide a calm and relaxed environment where your child can learn to swim or improve their technique. All our swimming instructors are qualified to ASA level 2 standard with over 100 years combined teaching experience.
You can feel secure in the knowledge that they are in safe hands and learning from the experts
Local classes
St Wilfred’s Catholic High School, WF7 6BD
Tuesday-Friday 6:15pm-8:15pm
Saturday 12:30 – 3:00pm
Sunday 9:00am – 11:30am
Contact
Scott 07990538516
Babyballet Pontefract and Castleford specialising in preschool music to movement / ballet classes for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 year
Local Classes
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Vibe Dance Academy, Willowbridge Lane, Castleford WF10 5NL
Contact
Miss Yvonne, 01924 860254
Our babyballet preschool dance programme offers four stages of ballet classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years.
Local classes
Tinies: 18 months â 3 years
Thursdays 9:30am – 10:05am (Busy Bees, WF1 2UN)
Saturdays 9:00am â 9:35am (Outwood Parkside Methodist Church, WF1 2PN)
Sundays 10:00am – 10:30am (Nuffield Health, WF2 7AW)
Movers: 3 & 4 years
Sundays 10:40am – 11:15am (Nuffield Health, WF2 7AW)
Groovers: 4 â 6 years
Saturdays 10:30am – 11:05am (Outwood Parkside Methodist Church, WF1 2PN)
Contact
Miss Nicola – 07950 812390
Teaches children to swim with an emphasis on fun. Â They want children to enjoy swimming, and encourage the development of water skills through a reward that teaches important values and behaviours. Â They also follow the ASA learn to Swim Framework.
Classes are held at:
Bannatyne Health Club, Paragon Business Village, Paragon Avenue, Snow Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2UF
Total Fitness, SilkWood Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, Ossett, WF5 9TJ
Monday to Sunday, see website for details
www.beckyadlingtonsswimstars.com
We follow the Swim England National Learn to Swim Programme. Parent & child classes (3 months -3 years) complete stages 1-4 of the Discovery Duckling Awards Pre School Children (3 – 4 years) complete stages 1-4 of the Duckling Awards Children (4 years+) complete stages 1-7 of the Learn to Swim Programme. There are also 18 complimentary stickers to collect!
Local classes
Childrenâs Lessons
Monday 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday 3:45pm – 7:45pm
Thursday 3:45pm – 8:15pm
Friday 3:45pm – 7:45pm
Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
Parent & Child
Monday 10:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 12:30pm
Eastthorpe Hall, 23 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AE
Contact
Dream Time Baby Massage with Fiona; develop your babyâs senses through loving touch, song, gentle movement and social time (4w+)
Little Wigglers (6m+) an active, busy class for older babies involving baby gymnastics, rough and tumble, singing, baby sign, and story time.
Classes available at:
The Cluntergate Centre, Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DA
Wednesdays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage
Wednesdays 12:45pm – 2:15pm Little Wigglers (6 months +)
Thursdays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage
Thursdays 12:45pm – 2:15pm Baby Massage
All Saints Parish Hall, Church St, Woodlesford, Leeds LS26 8RE
Mondays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage
Mondays 12:45pm – 2:15pm Baby Massage
Fridays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage
Email: fiona.dreamtime@gmail.com
Dream Time combines, singing, yoga, massage, soft gymnastics and fun and is the perfect combination of baby time and parent time (often the parent is a mummy but daddies are more than welcome) which leaves everyone feeling relaxed, bonded with baby and open to talk about anything and everything.
Babies need to be 4 weeks old to start and then the classes can continue until you or your baby grows out of it!
Local classes
Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm Baby massage
Thursdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm Little Wigglers
Wakefield Central classes are held at Customs House, The Springs, WF1 1QA
Booking essential
Contact
Sarah 01924 276250 or 07760667689
Baby massage class with singing around the circle and baby yoga
Local classes
All held at Ossett Cricket Club, WF5 8JT
Baby massage classes:
Monday 10:00am
Wednesday 1:00pm
Thursday 10:00am
Little Wigglers Classes:
Wednesday 10:00am
Thursday 1:00pm
Contact
Julia, dreamtimebabymassageossett@gmail.com
A fun and friendly early years movement program based on the fundamentals of gymnastics based in Pontefract from 18 months – 7 years old
Local classes
All days apart from Wednesday and Friday (different age groups on different days)
Contact
Jessica, 07860 668103
Parent and Toddler sessions
You and your toddlers have the full use of the park without older kids so they have more space and can play as they learn, building confidence at their own pace. There are other toddlers around too so it’s good to mix.
Toddlers must be over 18 months but under 5 years and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany up to two toddlers
Local classes
Term time: Every weekday at 10:00am
Holiday time: Every day at 9:00am (not Sunday)
Xscape, Castleford WF10 4TA. Tel: 01977 529920
Happy Baba baby classes â 5 week introduction to Baby Massage courses running across Wakefield.
Baby massage offers a fantastic opportunity to bond with your baby in a relaxing environment, meet other parents and learn skills to help your baby sleep, grow and develop. Classes are suitable for babies from 4 weeks up to crawling.
Tuesdays 12:15pm – 1:15pm Crofton Community Centre, WF4 1LD
Wednesdays 12:15pm – 1:15pm Vibe Dance, Castleford WF10 5NL
Thursdays 10:15am – 11:15am Cloud 9, Ossett WF5 8AL
Thursdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm A1 Football Factory, Pontefract WF8 1HG
Fridays 1:15 – 2:15pm Compass Martial Arts, SHerburn-In-Elmet LS25 6NB
happybabababyclasses@gmail.com
Kaiju Martial Arts is one of the Fastest Growing martial Arts Schools in Yorkshire, our full time Martial Arts Centre is in the heart of Wakefield, with a fully matted area, Parents seating area and much more.
Local classes
All classes are held at Unit 4, Russell Street, Wakefield, WF1 5QS
Mini monsters (3 â 6 years) on Mondays – Saturdays
Juniors (7 â 12 years) on Mondays – Saturdays
Contact
01924 781157
Lily buds is split into 3 different groups:-
Babybuds – suitable for new parents/carers with their babies aged from birth to 1st birthday. Â This is a great opportunity to make new friends, and play with your baby in a safe, warm and friendly environment.
Babybuds meets Thursdays 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Twinklebuds – suitable for parents/carers with their babies and toddlers aged from birth to 24 months. Â A variety of activities are available including craft, construction, story time, play areas and singing.
Twinklebuds meets Tuesdays 10:15am – 11:45am and Thursdays 11:00am – 12:00pm
Lilybuds – suitable for parents/carers with their babies and toddlers aged from birth to 36 months.  A variety of activities are available including craft, construction, story time, play areas and singing.
Lilybuds meets Tuesdays 1:15pm – 2:45pm and Thursdays 9:15am – 10:45am
Rothwell Parish Church Hall, Rothwell, Leeds
email: janlilybuds@outlook.com
Adventure awaits in the Hidden Forest – our outdoor space for our youngest visitors. Jump, laugh, make, sing, and play together beneath the trees.
All sessions are taking place in the Hidden Forest which is below the YSP Learning Centre and Café, marked on the Welcome Guide Map.
Local classes
Last Thursday of every month March to July
Contact
01924 832631
Entertaining 0-5 year olds within a relaxed creative environment building confidence and basic music skills with the use of simple percussion instruments, visual aids, action songs, nursery rhymes, games and much more!
Local Classes
Mondays at Pontefract and District Girl Guide HQ, Carlton Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PR
Thursdays at Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, Knottingley WF11 4PQ
Fridays at Pontefract and District Girl Guide HQ, Carlton Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PR
Contact
Helen, 07940 250251
A martial arts program for little ones, aiming to instil skills such as hand-eye coordination, motor skills, interaction, confidence, discipline, and listening skills, as well as giving kids a chance to make new friends and burn off some energy.
Local classes
All classes are held at Unit 9A, Headway Business Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AZ
Tuesday 5:00 – 5:30pm
Thursday 5:00 – 5:30pm
Saturday 9:15 – 9:45am
Contact
07793489101
enquiries@wymac.co.uk
Music, Mamma & Me is for pre-crawling babies and their mammas!
Thereâs singing, actions, instrument exploration, and importantly, a welcoming atmosphere with time for mums to check-in and get to know each other. Hot drinks and biscuits provided!
musicmammaandme@gmail.com
Normanton sports Acro is a gymnastic club offering training for children from the age of 18 months up to adults.
Classes available:
Aerial Hoop – Mondays 7:00pm – 8:00pm ages 5yrs up
Trampoline -Tuesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm ages 5yrs up
Floor & Vault – Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm ages 4yrs up
Tumbling – Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm ages 4yrs up
152 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2EP – Near the âCadburys shopâ
Contact Holly: 07773704735
email: normantonsportsacro@googlemail.com
Our Explorers is a messy play class. There are different themes each week to stimulate your childâs senses. For children aged 6 months to 4 years.
Local classes
Thursdays at 10am – 10.45am
Fridays at 1:15pm – 2pm
Both held at Kirkhamgate Village Hall
Contact
07566212527
Pisces offer a high standard of swimming tuition in a safe environment for children of all abilities from 4 years of age and currently teach over 3 venues – Monday to Sunday.
Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7LT
Silcoates School, Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0PD
The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Leeds, LS17 8GS
All children’s lessons are taught in small classes by experienced, friendly water-based swimming teachers.
See Website for details
website: www.piscesswimschool.co.uk
All classes held within Standbridge Lane Community Centre, Kettlethorpe, WF2 7NP
Tuesday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Tumbling & Cheerleading 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mini Ballet & Tappers 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Junior Tappers & Ballet 5+
Wednesday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Mini & Junior Ballet 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mini & Junior Hip Hoppers 3+
Thursday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Acrobatics 4+
Friday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Mini Ballet 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mini Pop & Cheerleading 3+
6:00pm – 6:45pm Junior Ballet 5+
6:45pm – 7:30pm Junior Pop & Cheerleading 5+
Saturday
9:00pm – 9:30pm Mini Ballet 3+
9:30pm – 10:15pm Mini Pop 3+
10:15am – 11:00am Junior Ballet 5+
11:00am – 11:45am Junior Pop 5+
Sunday
9:00am – 9.30am SSD Pre-School
9:00am – 9:30am Mini Ballet 3+
9:30am – 10:15am Mini Pop 3+
9:45am – 10:15am SSD Pre – School
Contact
samanthasschoolofdance@live.co.uk
Motherhood is one of the happiest and rewarding moments of your life but often itâs challenging too! It can be difficult it can be stressful it can be frustrating at times. At âSing It Out! Mamaâ we understand that!
Come and join our warm and friendly group every Thursday at the Custom House Wakefield!
Singing, activities with your baby, friendly chat, cuppa and cake!
Local classes
Thursday 10:00 â 12:00 noon
The Custom House, The Springs, Wakefield, WF1 1QB
Contact
Melanie Cossins at bookwakefield@thinkcre8tivegroup.com
Splat messy play is the âgo toâ provider of messy play classes, parties and events for hundreds of children across the UK. Our weekly classes are designed for children aged six months and upwards, and have been specifically developed to encourage each child to learn, discover, explore, and create.
sam@splatmessyplay.co.uk
Homestart Wakefield & District groups are free to attend.
Children can play, you can meet other parents & get a healthy snack and a cuppa!
Term time only
The programme teaches and develops all the basic football skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and heading. The sessions are also beneficial for childrenâs fitness, balance and co-ordination and provide an excellent opportunity for children to meet other kids and develop their social skills such as teamwork, sharing and communication.
Local classes
Tiny Strikers: 2 – 3.5 years
Wednesdays 3:30pm (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Thursdays 4:15pm (Holden Clough Community Centre, WF17 0HY)
Saturdays 9:30am (Kirkhamgate Village Hall, WF2 0RS)
Sundays 9:30am & 10:15am (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Monster Strikers: 3.5 years +
Wednesdays 4:15pm (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Saturdays 9:30am (Kirkhamgate Village Hall, WF2 0RS)
Sundays 11:00am (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Contact
Call: 0113 8800840
Email:enquiries@strikertots.co.uk
At Sun Lane Leisure, we have several classes and sessions for babies and early years throughout the week.
Local classesÂ
Monday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Tuesday 9:30am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Wednesday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Thursday 9:30am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Friday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Saturday 12:00pm – 1:30pm Adult & Toddler swim
Sunday 8:30am – 10:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Swimming classes are divided into two groups; Discovery Ducklings (6 months – 3 years) and Infant Starter (3 – 5 years)
All these are subject to availability. Parents required to be in the water with the children.
Contact
For more information call 01924 306001
Take your baby from splash to swim from 0-3. Our bespoke programmes with weekly themes for optimum enjoyment and to promote learning will enchant your baby and embark them on their positive swimming journey. Our 31-degree heated pools and state of the art centres await you!
Contact number: 0300 303 3580
The Old Quarry Adventure Playground is a free open access play facility for children from Knottingley and the surrounding areas.
Local classes
Mondays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesdays – Wild Tots Under 5s 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Tuesdays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Wednesdays – Wild Tots Under 5s 10:00am – 11:30am
Wednesdays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Thursdays – RunRiot (Additional needs) 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Fridays – Wild Tots Under 5s 10:00am – 11:30am
Fridays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Opening Times Vary During School Holidays
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
Contact
Tel No: 01977 670953
Web: www.the adds.org
The Play Village is a unique and exciting childrenâs play area and cafĂ©, which offers a variety of exciting activities for children 0-8 years. Relax and enjoy our home-cooked, bistro style menu while the kids have a great time!
Great value birthday parties!
Address:Â Unit 5, Blacker Rd, Mapplewell, Barnsley S75 6BP
Call 01226 383 336
Group lessons are available to all children between the ages 3yrs+. We accommodate swimming lessons to children of all abilities.
We have a maximum group size of 6 children per teacher. This allows for maximum engagement, whilst encouraging children to make new friends and work as a team.
Private classes available
Local Classes
Classes held at
Saturday and Sunday – Sandal Castle Primary, Wakefield, WF2 6AU OR
Thursday and Saturday – Cedar Court, Wakefield, WF4 3QZ
Contact
0113 479 1551 / 0333 050 0520
Tots Coaching’s  is designed to give young people a sound grounding in physical literacy.  This is done through a range of activities that improves their basic movement and fundamental sport skills in a fun, challenging and enjoyable manner.
The 30 minute parent participated session includes passing, catching, try scoring, cone kicking, and games in a fun positive learning environment.
Classes range from 12 months through to 11 years old. Â See website for details for exact timings and classes available.
Local classes:
Mondays at St. Wilfredâs Catholic High School, WF7 6BD – various classes from 5:00pm – 7:oopm
Mondays at Lightwaves Leisure Centre, WF1 3LJ –Â various classes from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Tuesdays at Rycroft Leisure Centre, WF4 2BB – Â various classes from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesdays at St Thomas Ă Becket Catholic Secondary School, WF2 6AD –Â various classes from 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Thursdays at Kettlethorpe High School various classes from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturdays at St Thomas Ă Becket Catholic Secondary School, WF2 6AD – Â various classes from 9:00am – 11:50am
Saturdays at The Glasshoughton Centre, WF10 4PF various classes from 9:00am – 11:45am
Contact
Call Anthony or Mick  07517 119230
email: totscoaching@gmail.com
website: www.tots-coaching.class4kids.co.uk
Tumble Tots combines fun, excitement and challenge in a safe, caring environment.
The programme is designed to develop a childâs agility, balance, coordination and strength, as well as fostering positive personality traits such as confidence and self-esteem.
Local classes
Monday: Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club, WF8 4PQ
Tuesday: Oulton Institute, Oulton, LS26 8SX
Wednesday: Wrenthorpe Methodist HAll, WF2 0PQ
Thursday: Crofton Community Centre, WF4 1LD
Contact
07968 041911
âEvery weekday during term time Xplore runs sessions for parents & toddlers. They include seasonal art and craft activities, games, toys, messy play, dressing-up and of course soft play. There’s free juice and biscuits for the children and a whole lotta fun!
Classes are held by local providers during term time by Mini Maestros, Bunny Hops, My Baby Can Dance and Bloom
Local classesÂ
Everyday during term time 10:00am – 2:00pm
Xplore, Xscape, Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA
Contact
Call Us:Â (01977) 553355
Does your little one love to dance? Do you want to spend some quality time singing and bonding with your baby? Then join us at ZUMBINI! For 45 minutes of canât-stop-wonât-stop Latino musical fun! Created by Zumba and Babyfirst our program is designed for children aged 0-4years with simple, sing along songs to help aid their development and inspire their imagination and learning! Booking is essential
Local classes
Mondays at 10am Junglecatz, Morley
Tuesdays at 10am East Hardwick Village Hall, Pontefract
Thursdays at 10am Chesney’s Business Centre, Featherstone
Fridays at 10am Eggborough Village Hall
Fridays at 1pm Ferrybridge Community Centre
Saturdays at 9:30am Crigglestone Village Institute
Contact
Clare Rodgers (clarerogers10@gmail.com)
