Week of Programs
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to Read More...
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (QC)
A national holiday in the Canadian province of Quebec and celebrated by French Canadians worldwide, especially in Canada and the United States, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, June 24, honors the traditional feast day of the Nativity — or birth — of St. John the Baptist. Click for more...
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
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...
Family Book Club
Family Book Club
Children will strengthen their literacy, numeracy and language skills through interactive story sharing and activities. This is a parented program. *In partnership with Centre For Family Literacy Tuesdays: 6:15pm – 7:15pm Date: April 11 - June 20 Address: KARA - 6717 132 Avenue
Books In The Park
Books In The Park
Build Babies first library and read a new story each week. Sing songs and learn baby sign language while connecting with other families. Ages 0-6 This is a parented program. Wednesdays: 10:30am – 11:30am Date: May 10 - June 21 Address: Stay tuned and check back. We are working on the final details.
Rhymes That Bind
Rhymes That Bind
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
COW Corner
COW Corner
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