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).
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:
đľUnique Bloom songs
âď¸EYFS researched activities
â¨Magical lights
đColourful parachutes
𫧠Amazing bubbles
đMakaton
đBaby massage
đHeuristic play
đMeeting new people
đťExploring different themes
đ¨Messy/ 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
The Kixx programme offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football.
Our programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls Ages 2-8 years of age. Our innovative curriculum emphasises both the physical and social development of our children.
Our goal is simple: To have a positive impact on every child we serve!
Local classes
TUESDAY â˝ď¸đ
Outwood Academy FreestonÂ
3-4 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
5-6 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
Outwood Academy Freeston, Favell Avenue, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1HZ
FRIDAY â˝ď¸đ
Primrose HallÂ
3-4 years old 4:15-4:55 pm
5-6 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
7-8 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
4 Green Park Ave, Horbury, WF4 6EG
SUNDAY â˝ď¸đ
Wakefield Football Centre
2 year olds 9:00-9:40 am
3-4 years old 9:40-10:20 am
5-6 years old 10:20-11:00 am
7-8 years old  10:20-11:00am
9-10 years old  10:20-11:00am
Wakefield Football Centre Academy, Bizspace, Holmfield Lane, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 7AD
Little Learners offers multi award-winning educational messy play and mark making classes for babies to preschoolers. It was created and founded by a qualified primary teacher who designed an innovative mark making programme following the journey of four fun characters â âThe Mark Makersâ. Children focus on one character each week in our classes.
Messy play, painting, play dough, scribbling, dance, and more are used to encourage children to mark make and learn early writing skills through play.
At Little Learners your child will be encouraged to use hands, fingers, feet, and toes to make marks which will help to strengthen their core muscles and develop their gross and fine motor skills. These skills are vital for holding and controlling a pencil and letter and number formation when they reach school age.
Our aim is to make writing fun and encourage every child to MAKE THEIR MARK!
We offer weekly classes during term time, special monthly classes for Dadâs, special events and we also offer parties tailored to your requirements â they can be as messy as you want them to be, and to the theme of your choice!
Term classes held on Tuesdays at The Little Hub, Flanshaw – 10:00am – 10:45am
Daddy Learn With Me! Classes held at The Little Hub, Flanshaw on the first Saturday of each month. A class for Dadâs to have fun with their little ones, build confidence and meet other Dadâs.
Also look out for our events which are posted on our facebook page.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you and your little learners at a class soon!
Joanna xx
Our tiny baby classes are aimed at 3 months – 9 months. These sessions give mums one-on-one time with their babies in a warm cosy environment with time to chat and share stories. Â We appreciate every little one is different so it doesnât matter if they need changing, feeding or cuddling – everyone is made welcome. Â We can also adapt our payment schedule to suit those looming return to work days so you can continue to enjoy the fun up until the very last minute.
** Recommended by Wakefield Mumbler – read out review here **
Local classes
Mondays 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT
Tuesday 11:45am – Parkside Methodist Church, 493 Leeds Rd, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2PN
Wednesdays 11:45am – Â Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT
Wednesdays 9:30am – St Peters Church Centre, Stanley, WF3 4HW
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 +)
Moo Music is an exciting, interactive music and sensory session for babies up to 4 years. Baby Moo is a class suitable for newborns up to walkers and Mini Moo is targeted at toddlers until they turn 4 years of age. Come along and meet Maggie Moo and the Croo! We Sing! We Moove! We Play! We Learn! We Have Fun! Each week sees a new theme including a day in the garden, a day at the beach and weather week!
Moo Music classes will help your child gain confidence and develop memory, language and coordination skills in an exciting, enjoyable and multi-sensory way; which is great fun for children and parents/carers too. While Baby Moo is a calmer class, Mini Moo is a faster paced music and sensory session involving lots of singing, games, movement, signing and sensory play. There are lots of opportunities for creative role play and a variety of props and musical instruments!
Local classes
All classes held at Lakeside Methodist Church, Newmillerdam, WF2 6QQ
MondaysTuesdaysWednesdays
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 ÂŽ gives young children the chance to enjoy dancing, singing and movement to music whilst learning and developing confidence, imagination, strength, balance and co-ordinationâŚ.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
Pipsqueaks is a brand new play session aimed at under 5s, incorporating multi-sensory, child led learning, based in Wakefield.
Each week we explore a different theme linked to popular story books to really engage and develop your child’s imagination.
Our play sessions are both fun, creative and educational simultaneously, our aim is to develop those key early skills of communication, fine & gross motor coordination by setting up opportunities during the sessions so whilst your child is having fun exploring they are learning at the same time and getting school ready.
All sessions include snacks & a drink for your little ones with singing & parachute games. We would be delighted if you would join us at a session soon!
You can book your session here
Love Lucy & Mary
ÂŁ7.00 per child Siblings ÂŁ4.50 Under 18 months ÂŁ3.50 Childminder Discount
Sessions held on Tuesdays at Netherton Village Hall, Netherton, WF4 4LT
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)
Join Charlie Bear every Tuesday during term time for a lively session of storytelling, crafts and rhymes!
We’ll be inspired by a different museum object each week.
Activities link to the following of your 50 Things to do Before Youâre 5:
#4 Make your Mark, #6 Rhyme Time, #10 Sharing Books and #40 Happy History
Local classes
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 11:00am (term time only) – ages 2-5 years
Carlton Street, WF10 1BB
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
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
All classes held at Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ
Tinies: 18 months â 3 years
Tuesdays 10:00am â 10:35am
Saturdays 9:30am â 10:00am
Movers: 3 & 4 years
Tuesdays 10:45am â 11:15am
Saturdays 8:45am â 9:15am
Groovers: 4 â 6 years
Saturdays 10:15am â 10:45am
Contact
Miss Siobhan â 07515 058 629
Baby Sensory is a multi-award winning program suitable from birth to 13 months designed to aid and enhance your babyâs development through the use of play, exercise, massage and communication techniques. Come and join our magical world filled with light shows, music, signing, rainbows, bubbles, bells, puppets, a sparkling sea and much much more!
Classes on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Tel: 07754058725
Fun & creative dance classes for boys & girls aged 18 months – 4 years
We dance, sing & make new friends!
Pay per session option, ÂŁ4.50 per session or discount for paying in a 6 week block, ÂŁ4 per session
Local classes
Tuesdays
Parent and Toddler 9:30-10am (approx 15mths – 3 yrs)
Pre School/Nursery Class 10:05-10:45am (3-4yrs)
Crigglestone Village Institute, Wf4 3EB
Contact
07581 483 286
email – sally@dance-kicks.co.uk
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
Learn fun, energetic and funky street dance routines ready to perform at local events and selected Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Fixtures from the age of 3 years old
Local classes
Tuesdays
Street Dance – 5:00pm-5:45pm (3-6 years)
Wednesdays
Cheerleading – 4:45pm – 5:15pm (3-6 years)
All classes are held in Cat Bar at Wakefield Trinity Stadium, Doncaster Road, WF1 5EY
Contact
Jodie 07702 279 670
email: info@dancexplosion.co.uk
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
Local group with , with free play time, snack time and finish with some singing and dancing. for newborn to pre-schoolers.
Local classes
Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am, ÂŁ2 per session, additional children ÂŁ1
West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR
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
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
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
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
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
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 cafĂŠ, 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
Our Tiny Tigers programme is unique in the area and is tailored to meet the needs of pre-school children age 3-5. Our Female and Male instructors are trained in meeting the needs of this demanding age group. Classes last for 30 minutes they are fast paced, fun and educational and take place on a safe matted area.
Local classes
All classes are held at Nactics Family Martial Arts, Horbury Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF2 8TU
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:30 – 10:00am
Contact
Ian on 07909 752 798
nactics@yahoo.com
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
Enjoy a relaxing morning getting creative with your little ones, aged 18 months to 4 years, and let us clear up the mess.
ÂŁ7 for one child with one adult + ÂŁ2 per additional child/ adult. Free parking for those attending the session
Local classes
First Tuesday of every month 10:30am – 11:45am
The Hepworth Wakefield, WF1 5AW
Contact
The learning team on 01924 247398
Fun playtimes for toddlers with free juice and toast
Local classes
Tuesday (Term time only) 9:00 – 11:00am
Happy Days Soft Play Centre, Headway Business Park, Denby Dale Road, WF2 7AZ
Contact
01924 360 808
Info@happydayssoftplaycentre.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
Baby Massage
Mondays, 9:30am – 10:30am – Booking is essential
St Georgeâs Community Centre, Broadway, Lupset, WF2 8AA
Stay & Play
Children up to preschool, come along and meet other parents
Tuesdays from 1:30pm- 2:45pm – Drop in
West Yorkshire Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield WF2 8QR
Contact Anne-Marie for more info 07956266144
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)
