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October 3-7 | Starting at $500Book Store
for Families with Littles
Welcome to the First Five Club Book Store
Books are at the heart of everything we do here — from inspiring sensory play and arts & crafts, to story time events. As an Usborne Books At Home consultant, we've curated a shelf of high-quality, beautifully illustrated children's books right here at First Five Club.
We've built a few easy ways for you to bring them home,
whether you're stopping by, hosting friends, or planning something bigger!
❋ Intentional StructureWe blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.
❋ Collaborative EnergyConnection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
❋ A Supportive SpaceOur events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Why Literacy Matters Before Age 5
The first five years aren't just cute, they're critical.
About 90% of a child's brain development happens before age five. The books you put in front of them now are literally shaping how their brain builds language, memory, and thinking skills for life.
Kids who are read to at least three times a week are twice as likely to recognize letters and understand words in context, compared to kids who aren't.
Daily reading from birth builds bigger vocabularies and stronger comprehension well before kindergarten even starts.
Nationally, less than half of children under five are read to every day.
That gap is exactly why we do what we do! We’re making great books easy to find, easy to afford, and easy to fall in love with, right here in our Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes community.
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day TwoSet Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.