Event Series Friendship Factory

Friendship Factory

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

In 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. Come join us in learning through play. Ages 6 - 12 years. Date: Wednesdays, Sep. 27 – Oct 25 Dinner at 5 pm Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm Location: KARA-Main, Read More...

Event Series Let’s Move!

Let’s Move!

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

Join us for this fun music and movement program! This program focuses on building musical literacy skills, developing gross motor skills, and connecting to others with our creativity! Children will be introduced to different types of movement including dancing and yoga, musical instruments and songs, and small crafts related to each week’s theme! This program Read More...

Event Series Parenting Across Cultures

Parenting Across Cultures

New Hope Resettlement #102, 11808 St Albert Trail, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Newcomers often struggle with child-rearing in a culture with very different practices and expectations from their own. This program looks into some of the challenges that newcomer parents and children face and helps parents build positive parenting skills while embracing the essence of their own cultural backgrounds. Date: Thursdays, Oct. 5 - Oct. 26 Time: Read More...

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

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

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 in 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 October Madness

October Madness

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

Enjoy this autumn by making memories with those close to you. Autumnal activities are more fun when you’re surrounded by other families. From carving pumpkins to making curious concoctions, and even dressing up in a fun costume, we have lots of exciting things planned for your whole family! We hope to see our families come Read More...

Halloween

How did Halloween start and why? The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would...  click HERE for more, and here is some more info to check out:  Halloween is the evening before the Christian holy days of All Hallows' Day (also known as All Saints' or Hallowmas) on 1 November and 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...