Yearly Schedule
Session A 2025
15 weeks
September 8th to December 19th
Session B 2026
22 weeks
January 5th to June 12th
(1 week break from
March 2rd to 6th)
Daily Schedule
9:00 - 12:00
The workshops that take place each morning at Jardin Urbain LC are called the morning stations. The children participate in stations that metamorphose throughout the morning according to the objectives of the day. The morning stations include activities that practice French language development (both written and spoken), as well as competencies in mathematics.
12:00 - 1:00
Between 12:00 and 1:00, the children registered for the full day eat together and the children registered for a half-day have the choice to participate in the lunch social (and active break) or not.
1:00 - 2:30
A wild card workshop follows the lunch social each day. Wild cards are specialised activities such as art, drama, music, dance, languages, history, geography, environmental studies, social studies, cooking, physics, biology, computer coding, strategy board games, etc. Throughout the year, professional and passionate members of our community also make appearances as special guests and lead workshops in their domain. The wild card schedule changes each session.
2:30 - 4:00
At the end of the day, the children head out on an outdoor excursion to public facilities in the neighbourhood in order to organise themselves in free play. We go to soccer fields, basketball courts, skating rinks, public parks, etc. These excursions are within walking distance of the Learning Center, and take place in all weather!
Session A 2025 :
Monday: Prehistory
Long before humans arrived on the scene, Earth was home to astonishing creatures and dramatic changes that shaped the planet as we know it. In this Wild Card we will examine the deep past, from the first signs of life to the rise and fall of the dinosaurs. This history class will be differentiated to meet each kid at their level, whether they’re new to the topic or already far into paleohistory. Along the way, we’ll learn the details about how these animals lived, what made them so successful, and what ultimately led to their extinction. Through timelines, maps, and real fossil evidence, we’ll uncover the ancient story of Earth, full of mystery, evolution, survival, and sudden change. Curious minds will look beyond the surface of what we know and ask: how do we piece together a world with no written records?
Tuesday: Watercolour
This art course invites kids to discover the expressive power of watercolour through a blend of technique and experimentation. We will cover foundational skills such as colour mixing, washes, wet-on-wet, and dry brush techniques. The young artists will work on landscapes, abstract designs, and portraits, with plenty of room for creative risk-taking and “happy accidents”. The kids will develop a small portfolio of completed pieces, and learn how to work with, not against, the unpredictable beauty of watercolour. Keep room in your calendar for our December vernissage :)
Wednesday: What's That Job?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chef in a busy restaurant? Or what a social worker does all day? Or how a veterinarian keeps track of all their animal patients? In this eye-opening workshop, kids will meet a new guest each week: journalists, construction workers, programmers, and many more who will come to JU to share what they do and how they got there. Through interactive presentations, hands-on demos, and lively Q&A sessions, kids will learn about the incredible variety of careers that exist beyond the usual suspects. This Wild Card is all about imagining our future in bold and unexpected ways. And if you know an adult who would like to be one of our guests, please let me know!
Thursday: Science of Outer Space
In this Wild Card, kids will explore the universe through the lens of science: observing celestial bodies, modeling planetary movements, and analysing physical laws such as gravity and orbits. They will discover how scientists predict eclipses, calculate cosmic distances, and decipher the structure of galaxies. All of this will be enriched by the study of great figures in astronomy, from Herschel to Rubin and up to recent discoveries made possible by modern space technology. We will top it all off with a visit to the planetarium in December!
Friday: Theater
In this dynamic theater workshop, kids of all ages will collaborate to bring a fresh, bilingual adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to the stage. We will study timeless theatrical themes such as love and its confusion, the power of imagination and magic, and the fun of mistaken identity. Every participant will have a speaking role, with lines tailored to suit their level and personality. The young performers will develop their acting skills, build their confidence, and experience the delight of ensemble work as we prepare a performance for the JU community at the end of the session.
Session B 2026 :
Interested in being a special guest?
If you are passionate about a subject that you think might interest the children at Jardin Urbain LC, let us know! We will ask you to fill out a short form describing the subject and how you envision putting in place a workshop for our fabulous group of kids. Our special guests offer workshops in French or in English.
