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: We are planning to restart on Tuesday, October 8. Watch our social media for more information. 

When: 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 sure you have your name on your ball and bottle)

Description

Bring your friends and join us 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, October 8 2024 until June 17, 2025.  Please refer to the calendar below. 

Calendar: View calendar here.

Cancellations: Cancellations align with elementary school and stat holidays. They include: 

  • Dec. 24 and 31, 2024
  • March 11, 2025 
  • Toonie Tuesday will be cancelled with school shutdowns (e.g. due to severe weather). 

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:

  • 2024 Fall Session – Wednesdays starting October 9 to Nov 28, 2024
  • 2025 Winter Session – February 5 until April 2 (no session Feb 19 or March 12, 2025)
    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

Contact info@gheng.ca for more information. 


Thursday

Ping Pong and Foosball

Restarting October 3, 2024 and running until March 7, 2025. 

When: Thursdays. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Where: Community Room, Ken Danby Public School, 526 Grange Rd.
Who: Recommended ages are grades 4-12.  Open to grade 1-3 (children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or child-care provider). 
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.