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Event Series Little Leaders

Little Leaders

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Children will learn how to overcome their negative self-talk and start believing in themselves and their abilities! In this program, children will build their confidence and leadership skills, learn healthy assertiveness, practice problem-solving, and develop their growth mindset. Ages 6 - 12 years. This program is part of our Family Evenings.  Date: Wednesdays, Nov. 1 Read More...

Event Series Let’s Get Messy

Let’s Get Messy

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Our "Let’s Get Messy" program welcomes children aged 2.5 - 6 to explore sensory wonders! It's all about touching different textures, smelling cool scents, and discovering unique shapes. With friendly guidance, kids enjoy hands-on experiences that boost skills like language, fine movements, problem-solving, and sharing. We're not just having fun – we're learning too. Each Read More...

Event Series Bright Minds Adventures

Bright Minds Adventures

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join us every week for STEAM-based learning. This program will provide the opportunity for children to learn life skills, ingenuity, resourcefulness, patience, and curiosity. Our Bright Minds program is designed to build confidence and support the transition to school by offering a variety of developmentally appropriate activities. Ages 2.5 - 6 yrs. Date: Thursdays, Oct. Read More...

Event Series Rhymes that Bind

Rhymes that Bind

Amity House 9213 146 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Rhymes That Bind is an oral language development program that promotes positive parenting. Join us to find out how Zoom Zoom Zooming to the Moon can help your child to build a rich vocabulary! For children 0-3 yrs. With Centre for Family Literacy. Date: Thursdays, Sep. 21 – Nov. 23 Time: 10 am – 11 Read More...

Event Series Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Your children will master some basic kitchen skills while building their confidence cooking a meal! They will prepare nutritious food together and bring it home for your family to enjoy! This program will support the development of fine / gross motor skills, build confidence, and review kitchen skills and safety. Ages 6 - 12 years. Read More...

Event Series Afterschool Adventures

Afterschool Adventures

Dunluce Tenant Centre Unit 9, 11930 162 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Children(6-12 yrs) will have the opportunity to unplug and connect with others while building their self-esteem. Enjoy a variety of crafts, games, and outdoor activities designed to encourage positive peer relationships while building confidence. Date: Thursdays, Sep. 21 – Dec. 14 Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Location: Dunluce, 11930 162 Ave, Unit 9

Event Series Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club – Cancelled

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Kickstart your Friday morning by joining us for Breakfast Club! Each week, we will have a nutritious breakfast, learn some simple self-care strategies including styling your hair for the day, and have time to connect with each other. Before you head to school, grab some snacks to add to your school lunch! Ages 6 -12 Read More...

Event Series COW Corner

COW Corner

CastleDowns YMCA 11510 - 153 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

COW Corner is a fun program that explores early literacy, numeracy, and language development. Parents and children will explore early literacy through songs, activities and interactive story sharing. Each week has a different theme, come and discover which is your favourite! Ages 0 - 6 years. Date: Fridays, Sep. 22 – Nov. 24 Time: 9 Read More...

Event Series Growing Together

Growing Together/CANCELLED

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

CANCELLED You are invited to learn about practical, everyday activities and strategies that you can use at home to help build a strong and healthy attachment with your child. Parents will spend the first hour in a peer group setting while their child is being cared for in onsite childminding and the children will join Read More...

Event Series Books & Bites

Books & Bites

Dunluce Tenant Centre Unit 9, 11930 162 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join us each week to read a new storybook, learn basic kitchen skills, and connect with other families in the neighbourhood! This parented program will introduce participants to easy kitchen skills such as scooping and pouring ingredients, measuring, and cutting using wooden child-safe knives. Each session, we will read our book and then get to Read More...