Our programs support children’s learning within indoor and outdoor environments through imaginative, messy and risky play that incorporates music, art and STEM.
We maintain a wide range of fun, stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that reflect real-world and home settings, and encourage a sense of belonging and community amongst the children and their families.
![Young ROCK STAR Young rock star icon](https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/02/Young-ROCK-STAR.png)
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Time to make as much noise as possible in our music classes
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Young rangers learn about all the animals and our environment
![Young Linguist Young linguist icon](https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/02/Young-Linguist.png)
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Children learn language including AUSLAN through Storytime and songs
![Young Chef Young chef icon](https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/02/Young-Chef.png)
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Our centre chef teaches the children about healthy eating and how to cook
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Community library, pantry and clothes swap in centre
![Young swimmer Young swimmer icon](https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/02/Young-swimmer.png)
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Our aquatic education teachers come in and teach the children about water safety
![Young gardener Young gardener](https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/02/Young-gardener.png)
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Sustainability has our green thumbs growing their own vegetables
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Penpal program with sister kindergartens
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Dance and drama take centre stage for our budding performers
![Young Scientist Young scientist icon](https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/02/Young-Scientist.png)
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Learning about the wonderful world around us. Eg. Space, weather
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Intergenerational program in partnership with local PAG group
![Young Tradie Young tradie icon](https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/02/Young-Tradie.png)
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Construction, demolition and fixing things are fun for everyone
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Sport, fitness and wellbeing keep the children active and learning new skills
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School readiness program in partnership with local Primary Schools