Mondays: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in person Address: KARA - 6717 132 Avenue Date:  April 17 - June 12 *no program on May 22nd Childcare offered Program Description: This 8-week Positive Parenting Program is a curriculum based program that walks parents and caregivers through the ins and outs of navigating the early years. Group members Read More...

This program focuses on sustainability and ensuring the children have a strong understanding of nature and their role in caring for it. Roll up your sleeves and dig in the dirt. @YMCA Castle Downs. This is a parented program. Ages 0-6 *No Y membership required Mondays:  10:00am – 11:00am Date:  May 29 – June 26 Address: Read More...

** This program requires an intake appointment Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30 am-1:00 pm Address:  Participants will join via Zoom Date:  April 11 - June 15 *Program Break May 23 & May 25 Program for the whole family - Morning Snack and Lunch provided Program Description:  This targeted program is designed to offer additional support to those families Read More...

Wednesdays:  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Date:  April 12 - June 14 Address:  KARA - 6717 132 Avenue For Health 4 Two participants and ALL expectant mother’s. Childcare provided Program Description: This program is designed to help expectant mother’s settle into their soon-to-be new roles. Join us as we have Edmonton area professionals speak on car Read More...

Join us for an empowering Dad’s program where you can learn about your strengths and the positive impact you have on your family. Topics include Work/Life balance, positive parenting, and, communication. Bring the whole family. Children aged 4-10 will join the Friendship Factory, while Mom and tots can hang out in the playroom Wednesdays:  5:00pm Read More...

Through this program, your children will develop the skills and confidence they need to form positive peer relationships. This program was developed using the We Thinkers! curriculum as the guide. Ages 4-10.  We welcome all father figures to join the You're a Great Dad! program. Wednesdays:  5:00pm – 7:00pm Date:  May 17 – June 14 Address:  KARA, Read More...

Children will have the opportunity to engage in many structured, open-ended, play-based activities. Families have a chance to expand their social support networks as well as strengthen their parenting and caregiving skills. Wednesdays:  5:00pm – 7:00pm Date:  May 17 – June 14 Address:  KARA, 6717 132 Avenue *Supper served at 5:00pm

Master some basic kitchen skills while building your confidence cooking a meal. Prepare a nutritious meal to bring home to your family.  Ages 6 - 12 **limited registration Thursdays:  2:45pm – 4:30pm Date:  April 13 - June 15 Address:  KARA - 6717 132 Avenue

** This program requires an intake appointment Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30 am-1:00 pm Address:  Participants will join via Zoom Date:  April 11 - June 15 *Program Break May 23 & May 25 Program for the whole family - Morning Snack and Lunch provided Program Description:  This targeted program is designed to offer additional support to those families Read More...

Enjoy rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games in a supportive peer group.  This is a parented program. Ages 0-3. *In partnership with Centre For Family Literacy Thursdays:  9:45am – 10:45am Date:  April 13 - June 22 Address:  KARA, 6717 132 Avenue

Explore early literacy, numeracy, and language development through songs, and interactive story-sharing. @YMCA Castle Downs. This is a parented program. Ages 0-6 *In partnership with the Centre For Family Literacy **No Y membership required Fridays:  9:30am – 10:30am Date:  April 14 – June 23 Address: YMCA Castle Downs, 11510 – 153 Avenue  

Learn practical, everyday activities and strategies that you can use at home to help build a strong and healthy attachment with your child. Fridays:  10:00am – 11:30am Date:  April 28 - June 9 Address:  KARA, 6717 132 Avenue