What can you do with a paper roll tube?  How can we use this Lego block?  As children use self-expression, creativity and design they will be introduced to concepts in construction including gravity, patterns, cause and effect, stability, balance, and shape.  This program is open to families with children 0-12 years. This is a drop […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required.           Children move more, play longer, balance their safety and risk, increase self-regulation and build skills for dealing with stress when they play outside! At Family Centre West, families with children under 8 will have access to active play in our outdoor play […]

Community kitchen programs are offered to all interested community members who may struggle with food insecurity. Classes include information on healthy meal ideas, stretching your food plan on a budget, nutritional facts, food safety and new cooking techniques to make your meals fun! Two recipes are provided that can be portioned out for 4 people.  […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required. Growing Abilities is a parent support and play group for children (infants to 12 years old) with differing abilities. It is open to parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities, as well as siblings and support staff. There will be planned activities based on children’s developmental needs, […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required. Program date: Wednesdays July 13 - August 24@9:30am - 11:00am Program fee: Free Play is so important for the early years.  It is important for healthy brain development and helps very young children engage and interact in the world around them. Regular play reduces anxiety, stress […]

Children learn about rhyme, rhythm and playing with language which help them develop skills for reading. Parents learn to enjoy rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games with their infants and toddlers in a supportive peer group. This oral language development program promotes positive parenting. The program is designed for infants and toddlers 3 […]

Are you looking for an opportunity to have your children engage with seniors in our community? Are you a senior and miss your grandchildren? Are you a homeschooler or working from home and looking for an outlet to get your children active? Are your children not able to connect with grandparents regularly? We are partnering […]

This free registered program helps babies 4-16 months to move, play and learn together in a safe, fun and supportive environment. The gym equipment is specialized and made for babies. Facilitators from Family Centre and Lethbridge Public Library will present easy movements, rhymes, and songs for babies. The program will be hosted at the Interfaith […]

Open-ended art of all kinds helps children develop creativity, inventiveness, and fine motor skills. Using our nature as inspiration, children will be encouraged to use natural materials from the environment to create art. Children can paint & create using items such as rocks, grass, and leaves, so bring your camera to take lots of pictures! […]

Being in the kitchen is a fun, hands-on way to teach literacy, science, math and food and kitchen safety. We know that cooking and enjoying good food offers important nutrition, not only for the body, but also the mind and heart. This program teaches 9 – 12 year olds, how to cook balanced, delicious, and […]

Community kitchen programs are offered to all interested community members who may struggle with food insecurity. Our Adult Cooking Class can be done in your own home through Zoom. Class includes information on healthy meal ideas, stretching your food plan on a budget, nutritional facts, food safety and new cooking techniques to make your meals […]

Role playing helps children think creatively and increases imagination; explore, investigate and experiment; and develop social skills as they collaborate with others.  Using the game HeroKid model of role play, facilitators will work with children ages 6-10 to create games full of adventure, conquest and fun this summer.  This program is a partnership between the […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required.           Children move more, play longer, balance their safety and risk, increase self-regulation and build skills for dealing with stress when they play outside! At Family Centre West, families with children under 8 will have access to active play in our outdoor play […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required. Program date: Fridays July 15 - August 26 @9:30am - 11:00am Program fee: Free Play is so important for the early years.  It is important for healthy brain development and helps very young children engage and interact in the world around them. Regular play reduces anxiety, […]

Community kitchen programs are offered to all interested community members who may struggle with food insecurity. Classes include information on healthy meal ideas, stretching your food plan on a budget, nutritional facts, food safety and new cooking techniques to make your meals fun! Two recipes are provided that can be portioned out for 4 people.  […]

What can you do with a paper roll tube?  How can we use this Lego block?  As children use self-expression, creativity and design they will be introduced to concepts in construction including gravity, patterns, cause and effect, stability, balance, and shape.  This program is open to families with children 0-12 years. This is a drop […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required.           Children move more, play longer, balance their safety and risk, increase self-regulation and build skills for dealing with stress when they play outside! At Family Centre West, families with children under 8 will have access to active play in our outdoor play […]

Community kitchen programs are offered to all interested community members who may struggle with food insecurity. Classes include information on healthy meal ideas, stretching your food plan on a budget, nutritional facts, food safety and new cooking techniques to make your meals fun! Two recipes are provided that can be portioned out for 4 people.  […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required. Growing Abilities is a parent support and play group for children (infants to 12 years old) with differing abilities. It is open to parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities, as well as siblings and support staff. There will be planned activities based on children’s developmental needs, […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required. Program date: Wednesdays July 13 - August 24@9:30am - 11:00am Program fee: Free Play is so important for the early years.  It is important for healthy brain development and helps very young children engage and interact in the world around them. Regular play reduces anxiety, stress […]

Children learn about rhyme, rhythm and playing with language which help them develop skills for reading. Parents learn to enjoy rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games with their infants and toddlers in a supportive peer group. This oral language development program promotes positive parenting. The program is designed for infants and toddlers 3 […]

This free registered program helps babies 4-16 months to move, play and learn together in a safe, fun and supportive environment. The gym equipment is specialized and made for babies. Facilitators from Family Centre and Lethbridge Public Library will present easy movements, rhymes, and songs for babies. The program will be hosted at the Interfaith […]

Open-ended art of all kinds helps children develop creativity, inventiveness, and fine motor skills. Using our nature as inspiration, children will be encouraged to use natural materials from the environment to create art. Children can paint & create using items such as rocks, grass, and leaves, so bring your camera to take lots of pictures! […]

Community kitchen programs are offered to all interested community members who may struggle with food insecurity. Our Adult Cooking Class can be done in your own home through Zoom. Class includes information on healthy meal ideas, stretching your food plan on a budget, nutritional facts, food safety and new cooking techniques to make your meals […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required.           Children move more, play longer, balance their safety and risk, increase self-regulation and build skills for dealing with stress when they play outside! At Family Centre West, families with children under 8 will have access to active play in our outdoor play […]

Community kitchen programs are offered to all interested community members who may struggle with food insecurity. Classes include information on healthy meal ideas, stretching your food plan on a budget, nutritional facts, food safety and new cooking techniques to make your meals fun! Two recipes are provided that can be portioned out for 4 people.  […]

This is a drop in program. No registration required. Program date: Fridays July 15 - August 26 @9:30am - 11:00am Program fee: Free Play is so important for the early years.  It is important for healthy brain development and helps very young children engage and interact in the world around them. Regular play reduces anxiety, […]

Community kitchen programs are offered to all interested community members who may struggle with food insecurity. Classes include information on healthy meal ideas, stretching your food plan on a budget, nutritional facts, food safety and new cooking techniques to make your meals fun! Two recipes are provided that can be portioned out for 4 people.  […]