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 5 will have access to active play in nature and outdoors. Come and explore science and nature in our outdoor play space. Please dress […]

Parents and Children Together (PACT) Building a strong foundation in the early years increases positive outcomes for children later in life. Early experiences shape the brain and lay the foundation for all development and behavior that follows. This is why parents and children playing together is so important. Facilitators create an environment where children can […]

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.  […]

Having a baby changes everything!  Join us and connect with other new parents, share the joys of baby’s first milestones, discover strategies to help with managing the role of parenting and create some lasting memories and friendships.  There will be activities for parents to create to take home.  The program works well for infants up […]

This group is an opportunity for private and licensed day homes to gather to play and connect.  Family Centre Facilitators will provide activities and circle time. There are two groups that meet bi-weekly.  Program date: Tuesdays Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 8, and Mar. 22, 2022  OR Tuesdays Jan. 18, Feb. […]

Parent Café will host a blended program of play activities (indoor & outdoor) for your kiddos with supervision provided by Family Centre, and facilitated conversation for parents.  This means time to connect with other parents where we will talk about the joys & challenges of parenting and choose from a number of discussion topics, activities […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 and boosts joy and self-esteem. Our drop-in play programs offer families the opportunity to have fun and interact through different play areas […]

This registered parent and child (0-5 years old) interactive playgroup focuses on play that stimulates your child's senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and hearing. Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore. You and your child may make slime, finger paint with […]

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! The Kitchen Coordinator will contact you to pick up an ingredient package […]

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 and boosts joy and self-esteem. Our drop-in play programs offer families the opportunity to have fun and interact through different play areas […]

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 5 will have access to active play in nature and outdoors. Come and explore science and nature in our outdoor play space. Please dress […]

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. Program date: Fridays January […]

This class provides a safe place for children 7 – 10 years old to connect, engage and belong. They will gain confidence in the kitchen while they learn safe and proper ways to prepare nutritious meals. When children engage in cooking they gain a lifelong foundation for healthy eating; social skills are developed through sharing […]

Calling all fathers, uncles, grandfathers and male caregivers! Men are our forgotten brain builders and they play an important role. We know that men play with children in a rough and tumble way, often with higher risk and expectations. Activities will be focused on helping male caregivers connect with their children in a fun yet […]