MAY
2024
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Register for the May 31st P.A. Day Camp by Friday, May 10th on our website
Registration will open April 16th
Summer Camp: Registered families will receive an email on May 15th (Re: before/after care registration and learning profiles)
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Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
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Petit Picasso
9am-10am
Experimental Art Club
6pm-7:30pm
Mixed Media
6pm-7:30pm
Kids Night In
5pm-10pm
Private Rental
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Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
Petit Picasso 1pm-2pm
Private Rental
Experimental Art Club
5pm-6:30pm
Mixed Media 6pm-7:30pm
Sketchbook Club
6pm-7:30pm
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Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
Petit Picasso 1pm-2pm
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Private Rental
Experimental Art Club
5pm-6:30pm
Mixed Media 6pm-7:30pm
Sketchbook Club
6pm-7:30pm
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Experimental Art Club
6pm-7:30pm
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Experimental Art Club
6pm-7:30pm
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Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
Mixed Media
6pm-7:30pm
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Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
Mixed Media
6pm-7:30pm
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Family Paint Night
Adorable Frog
6pm-7:30pm
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Kids Night In
5pm-10pm
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Petit Picasso
9am-10am
Crafting Workshop
Gifts for Loved Ones
3pm-4:30pm
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Petit Picasso
9am-10am
Chocolate Bar Bingo
6pm-8pm
Private Rental
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CLOSED
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Sketchbook Club
6pm-7:30pm
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Experimental Art Club
6pm-7:30pm
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Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
Mixed Media
6pm-7:30pm
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Kid’s Paint Night
Minecraft Gamer
6pm-7:30pm
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Petit Picasso
9am-10am
Private Rental
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Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
Petit Picasso 1pm-2pm
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Private Rental
Experimental Art Club
5pm-6:30pm
Mixed Media 6pm-7:30pm
Sketchbook Club
6pm-7:30pm
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Experimental Art Club
6pm-7:30pm
30
Ready Set Go
Kindergarten Prep
9:30am-11:30am
Anika’s Slime Club
5:30pm-7:30pm
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PA Day Camp
Kids Night In
5pm-10pm
About
Paragon of Play is a learning resource centre offering programming for children, teens, adults, and families. From paint nights to craft workshops and from tutoring to day camps - arts, literacy and wellness programming is found here.
Paragon of Play is owned and operated by Jessica Spice, a current teacher and college course facilitator, and former early childhood educator. Jessica opened Paragon of Play as a response to two major needs she noticed in the community - recreational learning-centred programming for children, and fun arts-centred activities for adults.
Paragon of Play is a community space where we can all build connections, get creative and learn something new. Come have fun learning through play at Paragon of Play Learning Resource Centre!
The Space
Front Room, can sit 8-15 people
Main Room
Back Room, can sit 12-20 people
Back Room
single bathroom access
Washroom
Kitchen under renovation. Photos coming soon.
Day Camps
Summer Day Camps
We are offering our Summer Literacy Day Camp, as well as a selection of 1-week specialty camps and single-day outdoor immersion learning group camps. Learn more on our social media pages. Registration for our summer day camp programs is open now. Please register by April 15th.
PA Day, March Break & Christmas Break Camps
We offer a variety of single-day camps for PA days, Christmas break and March break. Stay tuned for sign up information closer to individual dates.
Updates are posted to our Facebook and Instagram social media pages.
PA Day Dates:
- Monday, September 25, 2023
- Friday, October 27, 2023
- Friday, November 10, 2023
- Friday, February 2, 2024
- Monday,April 8, 2024 CHANGED
- Friday, May 31, 2024
Christmas Break Camps Dates:
- Wednesday, December 27
- Thursday, December 28
- Friday, December 29
- Tuesday, January 2
- Wednesday, January 3
- Thursday, January 4
- Friday, January 5
March Break Camp Dates:
- Monday, March 11th
- Tuesday, March 12th
- Wednesday, March 13th
- Thursday, March 14th
- Friday, March 15th
Paragon of Play
summer Camps 2024
Summer Literacy Day Camp
Registration now open! First come, first served!
4-Week or 8-week Program
Structured literacy intervention program to support reading and writing skill development for children entering grades 1 through 6. 9am-3pm daily.
July Session: July 2nd - July 26 $950
Aug Session: July 29th - Aug 23rd $950
Both Sessions: July 2nd-Aug 23rd $1800
Please take the time to read parent guide in full before contacting us with questions and before registering.
Information subject to change.
Specialty Day Camps
8 Different 1-week options
Paying via credit or debit online?
Weekly specialty camps help children to explore and develop new skills, all while having fun and making new friends. 9am-3pm daily.
July 2-5 French $200
July 8-12 STEM $250
July 15-19 Visual Arts $250
July 22-26 Creative Writing $250
July 29 - Aug 2 French $250
Aug 6-9 Illustrious Authors $200
July 12-16 Visual Arts $250
Aug 19-23 STEM $250
Paying via e-transfer?
Outdoor Immersion Group
MEETS wednesdayS
A weekly learning group that meets at the Frink Centre for hiking, open exploration and learning activities covering outdoor learning topics such as safety and environmental stewardship.
Half Day $30 (8:30am-11:30am) Full day $60 (9am-3pm)
Wednesdays: July 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug 7, 14, 21, 18
Book a tour of our centre!
Follow us on FB & IG
External subsidy sources to explore:
-Jordan’s Principle
-The Children’s Foundation
-Children’s Aid Society
-Canadian Tire Jump Start
-Autism Ontario
-Special Services at Home Program
Anika’s
Anika’s
Slime
Slime
Kids Ages 4+
Kids Ages 4+
Club
Club
New theme each month
New theme each month
A monthly meet-up where creative kids learn slime-making tips, tricks & techniques while having fun and making new friends! Create a unique slime to take home each session. Register each month via our events calendar.
5:30pm-7:30pm
Every last thursday of the month
Let's party!
at paragon of play
Birthdays, graduations, or “just because”
Dates are first come, first served.
Bookings should be requested at least 60 days in advance.
$25/hour (3 hr min)
Party fee:
Guided Painting
$12/person
Open/abstract painting
$10/person
Tote Bag painting
$8/person
open crafting table
$7/person
INCLUDES: Use of the Paragon of Play space for the duration of your rental time. This includes both activity rooms, kitchen space and washroom. For children’s parties we typically use one room as a play space and one room as an activity/eating space. Adults are responsible for child supervision and safety- NOT the facilitator. We do not provide food/decorations.
Includes:
- All art materials
- Facilitator guidance
- Craft area set up & clean up
- Guided painting option: Provide a theme and a custom painting will be designed for your party.
- Pay per person participating
- No refund for absent guests
Suggested: 2 hour parties for kids 7 & under, 3 hour parties for kids 8-12, 4 hour parties for youth and adults. When booking your start and end time ensure to include 30-60 minutes for set up and 30-60 minutes for clean up before and after your party.
Interested in a SLIME party? We offer SLIME parties in partnership with Isaisaslime company. The party fee is $15/per person
*Your party is NOT booked until ALL fees are paid in full.
rental fee:
to book:
Email paragonbelleville@gmail.com with:
-Desired date, start and end time
-Craft type
-Number of participants / age range
Kids Night In (Parents Night Out!)
Fun drop-off program for kids!
Need a night out without the kids? We've got you covered!
Our KIDS NIGHT IN program offers a fun and secure environment for kids to play and spend time with other children for an evening.
The KIDS NIGHT IN includes dinner, snacks, a movie showing, open play, and access to crafting materials. Children are supervised throughout the evening, from 5pm to 10pm.
We host at least one KIDS NIGHT IN event per month.
If you are hosting an adult-only event such as a wedding, business function or trip, we may be able to accommodate a private KIDS NIGHT IN booking, with flexible start and end times to meet your needs. We suggest booking at least 2 months in advance in order to secure your desired date and time.
Suggested age range is 4-12.
Community Partnership:
Taylor Nelson,
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT
Registered Social Worker and Certified Play Therapist offering playful therapeutic support for children & youth at Paragon of Play Learning Resource Centre.
Come play with us!
Location
147 Pinnacle Street, Belleville
Ontario, Canada
Email
paragonbelleville@gmail.com
Hours
Strictly open by appointment or registration only.
Socials
Paragon of Play
@paragonofplay