After-School Program Uxbridge Sept. 2025
What’s different about our After-Care?
-
Yoga & Fitness
Breathwork, meditation, yoga, and fitness are used as tools to ground the body, move energy, and calm the mind. Learning mindfulness tools for lifelong resilience.
-
Improv & Storytelling
Building confidence and teamwork through laughter, drama, cooperative play, and sharing circles. Embracing ourselves for our uniqueness. Gain trust that we can handle what life throws us.
-
Creative Expression
Journaling, art, and music are used not only for fun, but also as tools to acknowledge and work through emotions. Examples are: colouring mandalas, creating animal totems, and expressive dance.
Why invest in your child’s mental health?
Investing in your child’s mental health provides them with the lifelong tools to navigate stress, build confidence, and bounce back from challenges. Through yoga, fitness, play, and creative expression, our after-school program teaches kids how to self-regulate, shift their mindset, and realize their inner strength. It’s not just after-care - it’s emotional resilience training wrapped in FUN!
Location & Logistics
Address
Boundless Studio Uxbridge, Ontario
5 Bascom Street, ON L9P 1J3
How do kids get to the After-School Program? / Pick up
Our volunteers can either pick up your kids from Uxbridge Public School, Joseph Gould P.S., or Quaker Village. Or if your child is old enough, they can walk to the program on their own. Parents will pick up their children by 6 pm. If you are late picking up your child, there is a $1 charge per minute after 6 pm.
Days available & Time
We currently offer our After-School Program on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. If you are looking for Tuesdays or Wednesday’s please let us know, as if the interest is there, we will look into expanding our offerings. Our program runs from 3pm - 6pm
What if we miss a day that we registered for? / Cancellation Policy
As with swimming lessons, soccer practices, and dance, sometimes you might miss a day. You will not be reimbursed; however, if we happen to have space available on a different day within the same session, you are welcome to bring your child.
What if I need to cancel the whole program? For a full refund, less a $45 administrative fee, you must cancel a min. of 2 business days before the 8-9 week series begins.
If the program has begun and you want to cancel due to an illness, please provide a doctors note and you will be reimbursed for the remaining of the days, less a $45 administrative fee.
Length of Program, Cost & Discounts
Our program is 8-9 weeks in length. You can choose one, two, or three days per week. When you invest in 3 days per week, a $5 discount per day applies. CURRENT SPECIAL: No tax for our fall registrations. The cost is $45/day or $40/day if attending 3 days/week.
What should my child bring?
Your child should bring indoor shoes, a water bottle, and a nut-free snack. If they have a yoga mat or colouring markers that they like to use, they are welcome to bring them.
Looking for additional days? Is a day full?
We are currently offering Monday, Thursday and Friday After-School Programming. By completing our interest form you can let us know if you need additional days, and/or if a day of the week is full, we can look into expanding the program or tell you when a space opens up. We would love your feedback, so we can better accommodate your needs.
About the Founder:
Meet the Heart Behind the Joy – Jacquie Hermans
Hi! I’m Jacquie—Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga and Fitness Instructor, Holistic Coach, and your child’s soon-to-be Joy Guide!
With 30+ years of experience working with kids and teens—from leading swim lessons, to teaching Improv and Mindfulness for the YRDSB and the DDSB (JK - Grade 12), to producing award-winning youth television—I've seen how powerful movement, play, creativity, and mindfulness can be for building emotional resilience.
I’ve trained through Second City in improv comedy (expect laughter!), coached Emotional Intelligence in corporate boardrooms (yes, adults need it too!), and supported youth in crisis as the Nightstop Team Lead for 360Kids. I’m also certified in CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention, and Adult Teaching & Training.
Joyful Kids Collective is a culmination of all my passions: physical movement, emotional awareness, imagination, and heart-centered connection. Through yoga, breathwork, fitness, creative expression, and a good dose of silly—your child will gain tools for life.
I can’t wait to welcome your joyful humans!