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Sitges Playgroup

Sitges Playgroup is a non-profit, members-only organisation and the only place in Sitges where Mums and Dads can "stay and play" with their child in a safe and stimulating environment. Group meet ups every day of the week.
C. Pau Barrabeig, 16 663068065 info@sitgesplaygroup.com www.sitgesplaygroup.com

Comments:
"When I moved to Sitges I was 4 months pregnant and had a 3 year-old. I didn't know anybody and felt a little overwhelmed by the prospect of connecting with a new community in a new language. After just a few days I found Playgroup...it has been my salvation! All my friends have come directly or via Playgroup. My husband works from a home office so it would have been really hard for him to find new 'buddies' but through Playgroup he now has a group of 5 Dads who he socializes with. Because of Playgroup the business of setting up home was made so much easier. I found out information about phones, doctors, shops, schools and more through the Mums at Playgroup. What would have taken me weeks took only days! " (Lucy)

Baby Swimming - St Pere de Ribes

Swimming lessons for babies from 4 months are held almost daily at the municipial swimming pool in St Pere de Ribes
Zona Esportiva Bosc de Plaça-Passeig Circumval.lació, s/n. 938964820 www.espaiblau.com

Comments:
"The classes at Sant Pere pool are very well thought out as the water is warm, they allow trolleys into the changing rooms, there are changing tables at the side of the pool and certificates/photos are issued at the end of the course after an open day when all the family can watch from the viewing gallery. The only negative could be the language barrier but hey we can all play 'follow my leader' can't we?!" (CB)

Recommended by Clare Bodgers

Dance Tickles - Sant Pere de Ribes

Dance Tickles is run by mum of two, Yolanda Potman and takes place at Centre Mandala in St Pere de Ribes. The following classes are offered to toddlers and children: Toddler Dance (2.5 - 4 years), Toddler Yoga (2,5 -4 years), Kids Dance (4-7 years) and Dance Expression (4-7 years)
Ctra. de Sitges 85, 08810 Sant Pere de Ribes (+34) 618441750 www.dancetickles.com

Comments:
Offers a break for mums too as according to Yolanda, kids feel freeer when their parents are not looking so classes are without parental supervision

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Basket Ball

Basket ball lessons and games are organised by CB Sitges (Club Bàsquet Sitges)
Cardenal Vidal i Barraquer, s/nº 08870 Sitges 617233127 info@clubbasquetsitges.com www.clubbasquetsitges.com

Comments:
"Classes are for children from 5 upwards. I find it especially important, as my children both attend an international school here, that they partake in local extra-curricular activities. Although we wanted a British education for our children it seemed such a shame to isolate them for their local community and activities such as basket ball are a fantastic way to integrate. The baby basquet is held at the local Esteve Barrachina school" (JF)

Recommended by Jo Jo Fanuk

Football - UE Sitges

UE Sitges is the local football team with courses, teams and groups for most age groups.
Calle Sant Bonaventura, 18 938944106 www.uesitges.com

Comments:
"My son plays for UE Sitges. He has been playing since he was 4 (the age they can start) he loves it, he trains on a Thursday after school & plays in little inter team matches on a Saturday morning. They also run football summer camps during the holidays which he went to this year & had a great time" (EJ)

Recommended by Emma Jenkins

Sailing

Sitges Sailing Club is located on the Fragata beach and offers a range of sailing and windsurfing courses for children and adults alike.
Fragata beach 937432057 cns@nauticsitges.com www.nauticsitges.com

Comments:
Really friendly instructors offer one to one lessons or lessons as part of a group. Very reasonable prices and some instructors can speak English. Children must be 7 and be able to swim proficiently. They also offer windsurfing, body boarding and snorkeling lessons.

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Holiday Club and Birthday Parties

Planet English began life as an English academy but now has several strings to their bows! Holiday club is weekdays from 9.30am - 1.30pm during the school holidays and is a chance for children between 3 and 11 years old to meet up with other kids to play, do art and craft activities or games organized by monitors. Planet English also organize birthday parties on Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings with face painting, tattoos,craft activities and games.
Calle Germans Maristes 2A. 938111749 www.planetenglishclub.com

Comments:
"I regularly send my kids to Planet Sitges in the holidays and they absolutely love it.  There is such a wide range of activities and games, particularly arts and crafts, that they are never bored there. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and Bridget's staff are all popular with my girls.  The staff-to-child ratio is good (and I understand it is much higher at the morning school), and Bridget keeps
the children not only well-looked after, but also well controlled. She expects good behaviour from them and therefore gets it.  I can
recommend it unreservedly." (Helen Stacy)

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Pottery Lessons

An opportunity for children (5+) to play with clay and learn hand building, sculpture, throwing and glazing. Lessons are held three days a week
Katy - 636722560

Comments:
Children´s parties can be arranged or if you have a group of mums and kids and want a fun hour you can book studio at any time (minimum of 5 people). They also do babies footprints in clay or painted on plates and mugs etc (great presents).

Recommended by Lorna Bode

Yoga Lessons

Little Buddha Yoga is a fun, creative way for children (aged 3+) to learn yoga postures, breathing and relaxation.
Call Jo on 647087170

Comments:
In each lesson an exciting adventure story is embarked on to capture a Child´s imagination, while improving concentration, self-esteem, posture and co-ordination.

Recommended by Sitges Play Group

Ballet Lessons

Ballet, tap and modern dance classes for children of all ages including baby ballet and pre-primary ballet.
938110691 justine_garner@hotmail.com

Comments:
Justine holds many classes for children of different ages from aged 2 upwards

Recommended by Jo Jo Fanuk

Nature School - Can Grau

Can Grau is a school for nature situated in the Garraf national park. They offer a range of events and activities for children as well as guided tours through the Garraf. In association with the "Observatorio Astronómico" also in the park they offer a range of courses and star gazing.
Ctra. d' Olivella a la Plana Novella, km 3,5 08810 Olivella 937 432 094 p.garraf.cangrau@diba.es

Comments:
"Can Grau organises children´s birthday parties. I have been to one of them and they are fab!" (LB)

Recommended by Lorna Bode

Mini Golf

Sitges mini golf centre has trampolines, ping pong in addition to a mini golf course.
Carretera de Vilanova s/n 938945056

Comments:
There is a bar for parents to relax whilst the kids play! Mini golf and trampolines a winner - open all summer and weekends until November

Recommended by Lorna Bode

Paint Ball

Sitges Paintball is located in an urbanisation (Can Suria Nord) near Olivella and offers a wide range of activites for children and teenagers, including swimming, horse riding and archery. There is a restaurant there which offers kids menus
661714868 info@style-paintball.com www.style-paintball.com

Comments:
Great all round day out for kids of all ages as there are such a variety of activities to suit all. Would be great for birthday treats as kids could go in a group.

Recommended by Claire Downe

Storytelling

Free storytelling sessions in Sitges, Sant Pere and Olivella libraries.

Comments:
Please check with the libraries or town hall for timetable as these change. Some libraries advertise their hours in Sitges Eco newspaper

Recommended by Lorna Bode

Tennis

Sitges Tennis Club is located in the urbanisation Levantina.
Carrer del Tennis, 22-28 08870 - Sitges (Levantina) 938110359

Comments:
Courts can be rented out by the hour, although they are exclusively for the use of members at weekends and public holidays. They also offer classes and courses with great instructors.

Recommended by Jo Jo Fanuk

Horseriding - Fundacio La Granja

La Granja riding club is located in the Quint Mar urbanisation
659342425

Comments:
You can take your children out on your own on a lead for 12 Euros an hour. They also offer various excursions such as moonlight trips, sea and mountain trips as well as organise birthday parties. 2 day induction courses are also offered.

Recommended by Lorna Bode

Horseriding - Tikotta

Tikotta, located in Canyelles, offer horseback riding, riding lessons in an arena or route, stabling and training.
Avda Daltmar s/n, Canyelles. 618716769 www.tikotta.com

Comments:
Children from the age of 8 can go out on routes with the ponies. For those who can not ride lessons are offered as part of a group or one to one. Lessons are bilingual (Spanish and English).