Hi,

I just moved to Basel yesterday and was wondering if there is a weekly playgroup I could join. I have a 2 yr old daughter and would love to meet up!

Thanks,
jennifer

Hi Jennifer
I would defiately try the BCT website they have great weekly mother and toddler groups and in nearby areas.Welcome to Basel

Hello all. My wife and two children (girl aged 4 and boy aged 1) are joining me here in Basel in September. We're from Arizona and will definitely be looking for playgroups with other expats. So, please, anyone who is interested in Starbucks and letting kids run around somewhere safe and fun (so they take good naps) do let me know so I can have my wife reach out to you. Thanks!

Hi Oxon and nyc2011

I've got a one year old daughter and would love to meet up with you guys for some playdates. If you're interested just send me a message to eva.kaiser@rocketmail.com

Hope to see you soon and welcome to Basel!

Greetz,

Eve

Join in here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BaselParenting/

Very nice, active group.
Also includes a bunch of them called 'the St.Louis playgroup, they meet around once a week(wednesdays?), I think!! You will automatically get updates in your mail,when this happens!!

Have fun!!!

My wife is the Social Secretary for the Basel Child Trust (BCT) and she's organizing all sorts of things with her colleagues in the BCT this summer... Summer Picnic (coming soon this month)... Weekly trips to the Swimming Pool with the little kids... Monthly Zoo Trips etc etc... Loads of English speakers and particularly a lot of people from the US and the UK.

All the acitivities keep our 2 year old busy the entire week.. You can contact her via PM if you are interested in up coming events and other details... You can PM her using her Log in *Whindian*

Just heard my husband is promoting me - doesn't that feel great but it's true, we have a 2 year old and a little one on the way so we need to make sure I get her out and moving. Just to give you a little insight of some up and coming events the BCT is hosting if you are interested (and you don't have to be a member, just join up for a few events and if you feel like this is something you are interested in, then you can seek membership):

- BCT Farm meet up: This farm has many animals to see and pet. You can buy fresh eggs and milk. The farm has a play area, toys and large trampolines for extra fun!

Date: Tuesday 19th July, Time 10am - noon
We meet up @ Reinach Sud stop (Tram 11)

- Swimming Pool Meet-up: Thursday 21st July, Time 10am - ??
Aesch Swimming Pool (has a great kiddie area where you can keep track of your little one - shaded trees - etc.)
Address: Dornacherstrasse 85

If you are interested in any of the above meet-up's just send me a PM, i'll give you details and make sure if you need help with the where to meet up and as well, if you just want to meet up at some great park or restaurant, I'm always game - Just let me know when you're free

Thanks for all of the info on the BCT. Sounds like a great group. I am arriving from the US with our 15-month-old son in 2 weeks (my husband is working in Basel for 6 months and we have been there before) and am looking for activities for him/us the week of August 1. Please let us know of anything that is going on. Thanks again!

Hi Oxon

Was wondering if your wife and kids are still looking to meet up for playdates? If so message me at eva.kaiser@rocketmail.com

Regards,

Eve