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National Child Day

Canada has declared November 20th as National Child Day to celebrate the rights of children.  November 20th was chosen as the day to celebrate National Child Day because the United Nations adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on November 20, 1989. More....

Event Series Family Book Club – Online

Family Book Club – Online

Via Zoom AL, Canada

Family Book Club is an engaging program that allows parents and their children to develop and strengthen their literacy, numeracy and language skills through interactive story sharing and weekly activities. With The Centre for Family Literacy. Ages 3 - 6 years. Date: Tuesdays, Sep. 19 - Nov. 21 Time: 6:15 pm – 7 pm Location: Virtual

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 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 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...

Event Series Little VanGogh

Little VanGogh

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

Join us for this parented drop-in program. Your child will explore the work of different artists and experiment with various art mediums. Some past artists we have explored have included: Matisse, Monet, Paul Klee, Alma Thomas, and Helen Frankenthaler. Dress for the mess and we will do the clean up! Date: Mondays, Nov. 6 - 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: Tuesdays, Oct. Read More...

Event Series Date Night!

Date Night!

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

Enjoy an evening to yourself! Your children will have a nutritious meal and partake in engaging programs. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a "grown-up" dinner with other parents. After dinner, you are invited to our Fear-Less Triple P Program. Fear-Less gives parents a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge to manage anxious feelings and stop unnecessary Read More...

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...