Join us for music, movement, and fun! In this class children will get their bodies moving and grooving as they have fun shaking their sillies out! Address:  Castle Downs FRN at the YMCA, 11510 – 153 Avenue

The first three years of life provide the most rapid period of brain development and neuroscience tells us that it is the attachment relationship that fuels the brain. This program will provide practical, everyday activities and strategies that you can use at home to help build a strong and healthy attachment with your child. Parents Read More...

 You and your child from birth to age three are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and signs! In this inclusive class, offered in collaboration with the Edmonton Early Intervention Program, parents/caregivers will interact one-on-one with their child while learning strategies to engage their child and enhance their child’s communication and development through repetition, Read More...

Triple P is a Positive Parenting Program based on evidence and research that is designed to help parents develop a toolbox of strategies and gain an understanding of why their children behave the way they do. This 8 week session will cover the full range of Triples Ps strategies so you can discover which ones Read More...

Join us every week for STEM based learning. Together we will work through problem-based learning using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This hands-on program will provide the opportunity to learn life-skills, ingenuity, resourcefulness, patience, and curiosity and has been adapted to accommodate multi-age learning groups. Time: 10 – 11:30 am *Consider registering for Family Time Lunch Read More...

Triple P is a Positive Parenting Program based on evidence and research that is designed to help parents develop a toolbox of strategies and gain an understanding of why their children behave the way they do. This 8 week session will cover the full range of Triples Ps strategies so you can discover which ones Read More...

Following your morning parenting program, pick up your child from Bright Mind Adventures and enjoy a yummy and nutritious meal together. Take some time to connect with your child and with other families without the stress of rushing out to get lunch prepared. *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (NO Lunch on Tuesday Nov 1, Read More...

This afterschool program will encourage children to unplug and connect with others, while at the same time build their self-esteem. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of crafts and games designed to encourage positive relationship building with others and will be taught how to prepare themselves a tasty and nutritious snack! Read More...

Offered in partnership with The Centre For Family Literacy. This program promotes early language development and positive parenting through the use of rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories, and simple movement games. Address:  Location change: KARA-Main 6717 – 132 Avenue

Join us every week for STEM based learning. Together we will work through problem-based learning using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This hands-on program will provide the opportunity to learn life-skills, ingenuity, resourcefulness, patience, and curiosity and has been adapted to accommodate multi-age learning groups. Time: 10 – 11:30 am *Consider registering for Family Time Lunch Read More...

Triple P is a Positive Parenting Program based on evidence and research that is designed to help parents develop a toolbox of strategies and gain an understanding of why their children behave the way they do. This 8 week session will cover the full range of Triples Ps strategies so you can discover which ones Read More...

Following your morning parenting program, pick up your child from Bright Mind Adventures and enjoy a yummy and nutritious meal together. Take some time to connect with your child and with other families without the stress of rushing out to get lunch prepared. *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (NO Lunch on Tuesday Nov 1, Read More...

A Partnership between KARA and the Centre for Family Literacy 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. Address:  Castle Downs FRN at the YMCA, 11510 – 153 Avenue