Spring Programs Registration Now Open!
Spring is in the air, and so are our programs! Continue your momentum of staying active and involved with a variety of popular programs. This includes: Peanuts Soccer, Barre Sculpt, Senior Fit, Yoga, Axe Capoeira, and more!
Our summer day camps are also open for registration. Don’t waste time, register now!
Spring programs run from April to June.
Please see below for details on some our offerings:
Peanuts Soccer – Registration Now Open!
Peanuts Soccer is one of our most popular programs as it is fun-based soccer for children aged 3 to 6. We provide jerseys, equipment, and have some other fun activities during the season such as our Wrap-Up Party with bouncy castles.
This program is only $50! All supplies included!
It runs May and June on Saturday mornings.
To register and see more details, visit mardaloop.com/programs/.
Axe Capoeira – New
Axé Society for Capoeira (Axé Capoeira Calgary) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration of Brazilian culture through Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian dance, and percussion. It is their mission to foster culture, community, and confidence.
They have proudly been active in Calgary and surrounding area since 2005 offering Capoeira, dance, and music classes, performing in festivals, as well as working with Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District, and Rocky View school division. They continue to stand by our commitment to provide accessible programming; serving our community remains a top priority.
It is their belief that Capoeira is for everyone and the benefits are essential in the quest for healthy living. Strength, stamina, agility, flexibility, balance, language, and expression of the body and mind as well as stress reduction are just some of the ways one can expect noticeable changes take place.
Date: Tuesdays from April 11 to June 13
Youth (Ages 6 to 12)
Time: 4:00to 5:00 pm
Cost: $100 for 8 sessions (Pro-rated)
Prancing Peanuts Spring Session
The Peanuts are back this spring! This program is for children to get them involved in dance at an early age. This is an introduction to the basics of ballet in a fun-filled environment. Encouraging your little one to express themselves through music while picking up some foundations of dance along the way.
New: We’ve added a new 5- to 6-year-old class in the spring due to popular demand! It will follow the aged 4 to 5 group on Thursdays.
MLCA membership is required to register in this program.
Requirements: Ballet shoes or bare foot and a leotard or tights/leggings (tight fitting clothing)
There are four age groups to choose from:
• Ages 2 to 3 – Fridays from 9:00 to 9:30 am
• Ages 3 to 4 – Fridays from 9:50 to 10:30 am
• Ages 4 to 5 – Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:50 pm
• Ages 5 to 6 – Thursdays from 5:00 to 5:50 pm
When: April 20 to June 9
Cost: $80 per child (Pro-rated)
Adult Yoga at MLCA
We are excited to welcome back our amazing and experienced yoga teacher, Sophie, for the spring session. Hatha yoga classes move at a beginner to intermediate pace. It is a structured physical practice that connects breath and movement, body and mind, heart and spirit. If you can breathe, you can do yoga!
MLCA membership is required to register in this program.
Wednesday Yoga with Sophie
Date: Wednesdays from April 12 to June 14, 2023 (No class April 26 and May 24)
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Cost: $100 + GST for 8 sessions (Pro-rated)
Friday Yoga with Sophie
Date: Fridays from April 14 to June 16, 2023 (No class May 26 and June 2)
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 am
Cost: $100 + GST for 8 sessions (Pro-rated)
Seniors’ Yoga
Age doesn’t matter; yoga is for everyone!
Enjoy yoga at the senior level with the comfortable instruction from our great teacher, Sophie! Move with strength and ease with a regular dose of yoga. This class is designed to encourage mobility at any age. Whether you’re new to yoga or whether you’ve been practicing all your life, you’ll enjoy the playful nature of this gentle yoga class.
MLCA membership is required to register in this program.
Date: Thursdays from April 13 to June 15, 2023 (No class April 27 and May 25)
Time: 11:15 am to 12:15 pm
Cost: $100 per person + GST for 8 sessions (Pro-rated)
Seniors’ Fit
Beth is back and ready to get back at it for spring!
Due to popular demand, we added an additional day for Senior Fit last year. You can now choose either Tuesday or Thursday or do both! With adding the extra class, we had to change the date and time, and the feedback has been positive.
Join a community of seniors and older adults for a total body workout appropriate for any fitness level. Seniors’ Fit classes are designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination, agility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. The workout combines aerobic, flexibility, and resistance (strength) training with plenty of friendly fun.
MLCA membership is required to register in this program.
Date: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from April 18 to June 15, 2023 (No class April 25 and 27, and May 23 and 25
Time: 1:30 to 2:45 pm
Cost: $75 + GST for 7 sessions (Pro-rated)
Barre Sculpt – Spring
Jen is back with a new class time after a small hiatus!
Join us for a 60-minute class where you can tone and sculpt your whole body. Taught by our instructor, Jen, she will use light weights and resistance bands with high repetitions to create an effective burn. This is designed to lengthen and strengthen your muscles to create a leaner and stronger physique.
MLCA membership is required to register in this program.
Date: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from April 11 to June 1, 2023 (No class April 18 and 27, and May 23 and 25
Time: 5:15 to 6:15 pm
Cost: $60 + GST for 6 sessions (Pro-rated)
Playgroup Winter/Spring 2023
Continue on with Playgroup this spring!
Playgroup is a Marda Loop community program that offers a playful environment for children and their caregivers. Enjoy a variety of toys and meet other children form the neighbourhood. For infants and children up to 5 years old. MLCA membership is required to register in this program.
Time: 9:30 to 11:00 am
Ages: 0 to 5
Cost: $125 per family (Pro-rated)
Please note: Although only one fee applies per family, each child must be registered and each name must appear on your receipt.
This is a parented session; parents/guardians are required to remain onsite for the duration of the program.
Four groups to choose from:
Playgroup Mondays
Every Monday from February 13, 2023, to June 12, 2023. Exceptions: No playgroup February 20, April 10, or May 22. *Note: For the holiday Mondays, you may join another day to make up your session!
Playgroup Tuesdays
Every Tuesday from February 14, 2023, to June 13, 2023
Playgroup Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from February 15, 2023, to June 14, 2023
Playgroup Thursdays
Every Thursday from February 16, 2023, to June 15, 2023
Summer Day Camps – Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for summer day camps! We will have our usual:
• MLCA Superstars
Consider this the potpourri of camps! Children will love playing a variety of sports throughout the day in our MLCA Superstars, multi-activity camp.
Sports include soccer, tennis, netball, beach volleyball, and pickleball. We’ve also included special activities such as yoga in the past. We’re hoping to include some swimming at the newly renovated pool this season as well!
Your child will have the opportunity to play games, make crafts, and sing some great songs! Children must be the required age prior to the first day of camp.
• Little Chefs
Treat your little chef to the experience of a cooking camp this summer at the Marda Loop Community Association. Children will learn the basics of food preparation, kitchen safety, cooking techniques, and healthy eating. They will experience different cultures through food and get to discover themselves.
Children will also learn about growing healthy food and will have the opportunity to learn about gardening at the South Calgary Garden adjacent to the community hall. Participants will cook their own lunches so no need to bring a lunch! There will also be time for several other outdoor activities!
• Other:
We’re also working on one or two other unique camps which should be updated on the website, so please stay tuned to our various channels!
Camps run from July through to August weekly.
Please visit the website for more details and to register!
https://mardaloop.com/programs/
Babysitters Registry
This service is available to all MLCA members with active memberships. Both babysitters and the interested families must have valid memberships. Individuals aged 11 to 17 years will require a parent/guardian’s signature on the waiver form (available by emailing [email protected]). All sitters’ names published are required to have a valid babysitter training certificate (regardless of age).
The MLCA and its board of directors do not pre-screen/sanction/verify any credentials for those using this service. The employer takes full responsibility for interviewing and hiring the babysitters. The parents of the babysitters are responsible for screening the prospective employer of their child.
The list of babysitters’ names will not be published in our community journal or on our website. It will be provided to interested families upon request once active membership status is confirmed. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions and to receive the registry.
