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Children's Programs

Goodygym and Playgroup paused
for the rest of 2020

See you back next year!

​Updates posted here and on our facebook page


​At GCS we believe play is fundamental for children and families.

Please note many programs do not run on days forecast to be 35 degrees and over, please check with your group leader.



GOODY GYM

TO BOOK GOODYGYM
GOODYGYM MEMBER FORM
GOODYGYM BACK IN LATE JANUARY 2021
When:
Friday 9:30-10:30 or 10:30-11:30
Saturday 9:30-10:30 or 10:30-11:30
We operate all year except for three weeks over Dec/Jan and public holidays

Cost: $8 per family or $30 for a five session pass

Age: 0-5, older siblings welcome in holidays. 

​GoodyGym is a community based program built around the concept that children learn through play. The fun of a playground set up inside, enabling you to introduce your preschooler to an active lifesty​le while developing skills and self-confidence.

Why Goodygym?
GoodyGym aims to enhance your child’s physical activity, cognitive skills, motor and memory skills, coordination, strength, rhythm, spatial awareness and musicality.
It provides a safe and fun environment for your child to learn, to challenge themselves and acquire physical skills.
Balance, climb, crawl, jump, dance and tunnel with our excellent range of large equipment!
The sessions are loosely structured with the encouragement and support of the Goodygym coordinator and volunteers
Our Goodygym Coordinator and volunteers assist in making the Goodygym experience a rewarding one for you and your child.

How to participate
Goodygym operates all year round, besides public holidays and the occasional weekend when a market is on in the hall.
Casual and 5 Session Passes are available to purchase in the centre. 

Location
GoodyGym is held in the Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa Street, Goodwood. (Activity Hall)

Please note that Goodygym does not run on prescribed public holiday's
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ART PLAYGROUP

When: Temporarily on Hiatus
Age: from sitting up/playing independently

​Art Playgroup is an hour of child led, open-ended exploration and play. We provide the warm, relaxed environment and beautiful, inviting materials, and the little people provide the joy, delight, imagination, invention and fun. 
When it comes to art, children are all about the process. And so are we. At Art Playgroup children can explore the materials at their own pace and in whatever way they choose. They might try out all the materials, or just one. They might make something unmistakably recognisable out of play-dough, or just pummel it with their fists. It's all about the process. The joyful, creative freedom of exploration. 
They might take home an original piece of fridge-worthy art, or they might wear home some original art! But they will certainly leave having practised new skills, solved problems, stimulated neural connections, developed creative thinking - and had a whole lot of colourful, messy fun in the process.
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BOOKING REQUIRED: www.artplaycreate.squarespace.com/

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PLAYGROUP

TO BOOK: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/goodwood-playgroup-tickets-108795646708?fbclid=IwAR3CGPH_WhMKa7gENNsrS1HWv0ik4HzVYm766GPeeBMjf3yBzGAvGPNCttk

Please note member forms are required on your first visit, you can complete them in advance here:  forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cUGz-8rIVEay8JhjWEc9yavAtxO6NYZEvgOMuy94IRdURjNKQTlCSkVSODBNM1pNMDYyNTBMVjNTRi4u

When: Monday and Tuesday
9:30-11am 

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Cost: $5 per family or $20 for a five session pass
Age: 0-5

 
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The Goodwood Playgroup is a community based program built around the concept that children learn through play.
Meet friends and share experiences.
Enjoy new toys, craft, music and song time.
Come along to Playgroup and meet new friends, while your child builds confidence by playing freely amongst other children. Aimed at children from birth to 4.5 years, Playgroup provides an opportunity for parents, carers and children to bond through play.

Why Playgroup?
Playgroup is a fun and safe way to introduce your child to new experiences. Enjoy our toys, crafts, and the enclosed and shaded outdoor play area for riding bikes, climbing and imaginative play.
Learning through play increases a child’s social and early literacy skills, hand/eye coordination, gross motor skills, ability to problem solve and concentrate, confidence and self esteem.
Our Playgroup Coordinator and volunteers assist in making the Playgroup experience a rewarding one for you and your child.

Location
Playgroup is held in the Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa Street, Goodwood. (Banquet Hall)

Please note that Playgroup does not run on prescribed public holiday's

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GOODWOOD TOY LIBRARY

When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 10.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesday and Sunday - Closed
Fees apply


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-23/toy-libraries-keep-plastic-treasures-from-landfill-war-on-waste/8538574

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Age: All ages

Goodwood Toy Library
Goodwood Library
101 Goodwood Road
Goodwood SA 5034
Toy Library enquiries: 8274 1983
toylibrary@gwcs.org.au

The Goodwood Toy Library is a community based program built around the concept that children learn through play.

It provides a wide range of toys, games, puzzles and large equipment suitable for children at various stages of development.

The Toy Library boasts a wonderful collection of approximately 2,000 toys aimed predominantly at children aged from birth to six years. These resources are constantly being added to throughout the year. Our toys promote and encourage children to acquire different skills and progress through developmental stages.

Become a member
To borrow toys, become a member of the Toy Library. A variety of memberships are available. Please note, terms and conditions apply to all Toy Library memberships. For more information about this, please contact the Toy Library directly.

Returning toys
We encourage members to return toys on time, as this allows us to provide better service to all members. Items borrowed can be returned during Toy Library opening hours. If you would like to extend your borrowing time, please contact the Toy Library directly.

Location
The Toy Library is located within the Goodwood Library, 101 Goodwood Road, Goodwood.


A range of large toys are available for children's parties. These include:
Rollercoaster
Activity Park
Gym
See-saw
Basketball ring
Ride-in vehicles

These items are extremely popular. Please reserve as soon as you know party dates to avoid disappointment.
Party hire and Large Equipment service -
available in the Goodwood Community Centre M, T, Th Fr 9-2.

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READY STEADY GO KIDS

When: Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Teaching the fundamentals of ten different sports in a fun, non-competitive and supportive environment.
 1300 766 892 www.readysteadygokids.com.au
See website for registration and more details.
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BABY TIME & WRIGGLE TIME

When: Alternate Fridays with the Unley Town Hall
Cost: Free!
​Age: Babies and toddlers
Wriggle time 10:30-11

Perfect for those wriggly toddlers. With action songs to keep busy toddlers moving, these fun sessions also include interactive play with beanbags, scarves and shakers. Babies are also welcome.
Baby time 11:30-12
Suitable for children 0-2 years. Join us for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, finger play and stories with your baby in your lap.
If you have a baby and a toddler, why not try both sessions!
​PLEASE NOTE BOOKING NOW REQUIRED
Check the city of Unley's eventbrite page one week before the event. 

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/babytime-at-unley-town-hall-tickets-115463403147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch


Kids Music and Moves

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find out more
When: Wednesdays during term time
Booking essential

Kids Music and Moves is a fun session to teach rhythm and the joy of music to your little one with wonderful teacher Lizzie!



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GRINNER'S DISCO CLUB

 When: Friday 3:30-4:30
​ Check the Grinner's Club facebook for specific dates. 
Cost: $5 per child
Age: Primary School Age

Weekly after school disco session for kids of all ages and abilities. Grinner’s Disco Club is all about music, dance and community participation.
 A great way for kids to let their hair down at the end of the school week!
Parental/carer supervision required. Parents/carers dance for free!

www.facebook.com/grinnersdiscoclub/
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SKATE SCOOL

When: Tuesday 4:30pm during term time
Age: Primary school age

Cost: $18 no hire or $23 with hire
Contact: 8431 2792/ info@skatescool.com.au/ website www.skatescool.com.au
Skatescool uses interactive skating activities to introduce fun, fitness and freedom to people of all ages. 



get in touch!

8272 7148
admin@gwcs.org.au
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We acknowledge the land where we meet, work and play always has been,
​& always will be the land of the First Nations, Kaurna people.
We respect their continuing culture & ​connection to this beautiful place. 

goodwood community services
​32-34 RosA st Goodwood SA