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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...

Hanukkah Begins

Hanukkah 2023 runs from sundown on Tuesday, Dec. 7 to sundown on Friday, Dec. 15. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. Click for 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 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...