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Hello Everyone,  
 
I am wondering if anyone knows of any types of activities that me and my daughter could do together, if there are any kinds of groups or anything available in Brandon? My daughter is 2 and a half, and I am thinking of things along the line of dancing, gymnastics, yoga, etc anything that we could go to a class or group and do things together. If anyone has any knowledge of anything or any extra out of the box ideas please feel free to comment.  
 
Thanks Brandon!  
 
- PapaAttiva

On one to run the other direction from.  
 
How about swimming lessons? Real swimming, not messing about in a splash park. I believe proper swimming lessons are a very important tool in life and the Y has some fun parent/child courses with good instructors.  
 
She may be a tad young just yet, but also look into Komodo Karate with Traditional Karate of Brandon. Not sure what age it starts at, but I have watched many a class of this and the kids (and parents) seem to have a blast. It is a parented beginner karate class for the younger kiddies. And maybe they will want to continue in it when she is older, it seems to be a huge confidence boost for all the little girls I have witnessed taking it.  
 
Can't give opinions on any of the dance classes for younger ones, but kids who are in it seems to enjoy themselves.  
 
Good on you for doing something like this together, I am sure whatever you do you will both benefit!

There's a new lady doing toddler music classes that i hear are fantastic.  
 
Elspieth Ried has toddler programming.  
 
Swimming is parent/child.  
 
Dance classes are independent (ie child goes alone)  
 
Gymnastics... Do not let one persons distorted view colour your opinion of the center. My child is enrolled and it is fabulous. You can always try it, and if it's not for you then you can get a refund! Your daughter can start at 18 months.

I LOVED going to swimming lessons with my dad. We also have tons of great memories camping or going on day trips to Clear Lake. Very low cost, but just exploring the outdoors helped create an unbreakable bond between us. You're daughter might be a bit young for the running through the woods, but just exposing her to the great outdoors is a good start.  
 
Edited by truckergirl, 2015-07-20 12:31:23

The library has story time for parents and 2-5 year olds.