School Age Programs


Most Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group School Age activities are free, drop-in programs. Others require registration and a nominal fee.  Programs are not offered during school breaks and holidays. Emergency cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page: Grange Hill East NG


Basketball Drop In (Toonie Tuesday)

Toonie Tuesday Basketball

Note: Basketball cancelled January 9th, 2024 due to inclement weather.

When: Select Tuesdays. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: William Winegard School Gym. 25 Lee St., Guelph.
Who: Ages 7 to 16
Cost: $2.00 suggested donation

What to bring: Water bottle, indoor running shoes, your own basketball if you have one (make you have your name on your ball and bottle)

Description

Bring your friends and join Brayden to shoot some hoops, do some drills and play basketball. No experience needed. Friends will play with each other based on age to start, but we will also play a game together.

Dates (only select Tuesdays available)

Start date: Tuesday, Nov 7 2024.  Gym availability is not consistent. Please refer to the calendar below to view the Tuesdays our volunteers can offer this program. 

Calendar: View calendar here.

Dates 

Nov: Tuesdays (start Nov. 7) Dec:  Tuesdays up to/including Dec 19
Jan and Feb: Tuesdays, Jan 9 to Feb 27. March: Tuesdays (cancelled March 12)
April, May and June: Every Tuesday until June 18, 2024

Weekly pre-registration (coming soon)

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Volunteer with us!

Help sustain this accessible drop in program by volunteering. We are seeking some adult/parent volunteers as well as students to help out. Hop over to our Get Involved page to learn more. 

Testing out new skills during Toonie Tuesday


Wednesday

Brainfit Tutoring (United for Literacy)

When:

  • 2023 Fall Session – Wednesdays starting October18 to Nov 29, 2023
  • 2024 Winter Session – February 7 until April 3 (no classes Feb 21 or March 13)
    Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Community Room, Ken Danby School
    Ages: Grades 2 to 5
    Cost: Free

Registration and more information

Click here for more details and registration link. Registration will be available until October 11, 2023 or until session is full. 


Thursday

Ping Pong and Foosball

Restarting September 21, 2023

When: Thursdays. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (not available during March Break)
Where: Community Room, Ken Danby Public School, 526 Grange Rd.
Who: Recommended ages are grades 5-12
Cost: FREE

Description

Come out to play! Join Kevin, Matt, and Raffi on Thursday nights to play table tennis and foosball. The focus of these free drop-in sessions is on having fun, learning new skills and getting lots of time in at the tables. All equipment is provided. We will complete the season in March with a tournament.