Camrose Family Resource Centre Fall Programming

PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 6 years

Facilitated groups provide a great opportunity for parents with young children to meet other parents,
access information and resources, while spending quality time with their children.

Programs for Families with Infants & Toddlers

Program Age Group Location Dates Time

This program for parents is to have an enjoyable social time with other families, discuss baby
related topics and to be introduced to various community resources and programs. You will
learn songs, rhymes and other developmental activities to do with your babies!
Curious Cuties
{Drop In}
Camrose Public
Fridays
Birth - 1 year Health 9:00-10:00am
Sept 21 - Dec 14
(5510 46 Ave)

Join us for a fitness class for parents to bring their little ones along and get some fresh air.
Our focus will be on strength training for moms with discussions on pelvic floor and core
rehabilitation. All parents and kids are welcome to attend. Class will be weather permitting
Stroller & since it is outdoors - so please dress accordingly. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.
Strength Facilitated by a Postnatal Fitness Specialist
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}
Jubilee Park Tuesdays
0 - 6 years of age (51A Street, South of 47 10:00-11:30am
Ave.)
Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2

Join a Certified Infant Massage Teacher, who will teach the healing art of infant massage to
parents and caregivers
Research studies have shown many positive short term and long term benefits of nurturing
touch and infant massage, not only for babies but their caregivers as well!
Promotes secure attachment, self-esteem and respect
Reduces Stress
Infant Massage Improves Sleeping Patterns
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Relief from Constipation, Gas, and colic.
Healthy Physical Development for your infant
Enhances Neurological Development

Community Centre
Mondays
3 weeks - Pre-crawling Discovery Room 10:00-11:00am
Oct 22, 29, Nov 5
(4516-54 street)

Through songs, stories and games, you will learn an exciting way to help your children
communicate. There are so many benefits to signing with your children.
Baby Signing
Time
Downtown FRC Mondays
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} 6 months - 2 years of age 10:00–11:00am
(4870 51 St) Nov 19, 26, Dec 3, 10

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Drop In Programs for Families
Program Age Group Location Dates Time

This facilitated playgroup offers active play in the field house followed by a circle time with
Wednesday songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Then join us in the Discovery Room for crafts and
Morning other activities! Bring a water bottle and wear comfy clothes.
Drop In Community Centre
Wednesdays
0 - 6 years of age Field House & 10:00-11:30am
Sept 19- Dec 12
Discovery Room
The Indoor Playground and Discovery room are open late for free playtime!
Thursday Night
Community Centre Thursdays
Free Play 0 - 6 years of age Indoor Playground & September 13- 4:30-7:30pm
Discovery Room December 20
Come join us for physical active play as well as songs, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes!
Friday
Morning Fridays
Community Centre
Drop In 0 - 6 years of age
Field House
Sept 21 - Dec 14 10:00-11:00am
No group Oct 26

Come and join us as we play, explore, and learn as we get messy! Cool and creative theme
based “Messy play activities” are provided each week in the drop in program.
Messy Madness
Drop in 0 - 6 years of age
Community Centre Tuesdays
1:00–4:00pm
Discovery Room Oct 2, 9, 16, 23

Registered Programs for Families with Preschoolers—Daytime

Program Age Group Location Dates Time

Ready to get active with your child? Join us as we stretch, dance, strike a pose and develop a
Creative fundamental movement skill each week. Bring a water bottle and wear comfy clothes.
Movement Downtown FRC Thursdays
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} 2 - 6 years of age 10:00-11:00am
(4870 51 St) Sept 27, Oct 4, 11

Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they are made by children and given to
Handmade someone special. Come and enjoy spending quality time with your child/ren creating
Halloween crafts to send to that special someone. Snack provided.
Halloween
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Downtown FRC Thursday
2 - 6 years of age 10:00-11:00am
(4870 51 St) October 25

Rhymes, Throughout these sessions, families can learn new ways to tell stories, sing songs and have
Rhythms and fun with rhymes.
Storytelling 0 - 6 years of age
Downtown FRC Thursdays
10:00–11:00am
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} (4870 51 St) Nov 1, 8, 15, 22

Who doesn't love animals? Learn more about different types of animals by checking out "Little
Little Zoologists". Through play, crafts, and stories you and your child will learn about a new animal
Zoologists each week and build your very own zoo!
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}
Community Centre Tuesdays
0 - 6 years of age 10:00–11:00am
Discovery Room Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, 18
Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they are made by children and given to
someone special. Come and enjoy spending quality time with your child/ren creating Christmas
Handmade crafts to send to that special someone. Snack provided.
Christmas Downtown FRC Thursdays
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} 2 - 6 years of age 10:00-11:30am
(4870 51 St) Dec 6, 13

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Programs for Families - Evenings and Weekends
Program Age Group Location Dates Time

The Indoor Playground and Discovery room are open late for free playtime!
Thursday Night
Community Centre
Free Play 0 - 6 years of age Indoor Playground &
Thursdays
4:30-7:30pm
Sept 13 - Dec 20
Discovery Room

Calling all dads, grandads, and awesome uncles with children 0-6yrs! Bring your kids for some
fun at DADVENTURES! We will have a variety of activities and supplies for all age groups at
Dadventures each session. Snack provided.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}
Fridays
0 - 6 years of age Community Centre Sept 21, Oct 19 6:00-7:30pm
Nov 16, Dec 7
Every week we will explore a different theme and experience play based learning of basic sign
Sign, Say language to help you and your child communicate. Facilitated by a certified Baby Signing Time
and Play Academy Instructor. Snack provided.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Tuesdays
Community Centre
2 - 6 years of age Oct 23, 30, 6:30-7:30pm
Discovery Room
Nov 6, 13, 20
Join the fun in learning French nursery rhymes and songs! Nous apprendrons une ou deux
comptines / chansons chaque soir, suivi d'une activité mystère (jeu, artisanat, pâtisserie, etc.).
Les p'tits
Francos 0 - 6 years of age
Community Centre Wednesdays
6:30-7:30pm
{Doit pré-enregistrer} Discovery Room Nov 14, ,21, 28, Dec 5

A time for parents of twins to connect with each other, share advice, and enjoy some adult
interaction. Coffee, juice, and cookies will be available.
Twin Time Third Saturday of
{Drop In}
the month
For families with Twins Discovery Room 10:00-12:00 pm
Sept 15, Oct 20,
Nov 17, & Dec 15

Parenting Programs for Expectant and New Families

Program Age Group Location Dates Time

This program is ideal for the soon-to-be new parents.

We provide you with valuable information about infants, care and development, hands on
Welcome to resources, community support information and a Baby Kit filled with special gifts and supplies
Parenthood© to help you transition into parenthood. Sessions are one-on-one so we can answer any
questions you have about anything to do with babies. We will support you through your first
few months of your journey and beyond if requested.
Call Kim to make an
Expectant parents Community Centre On going appointment
780-672-0141
This workshop is for both expectant and new parents (up to 6 months). You, along with your
Bringing partner, will learn skills and information to recognize and cope successfully with the normal
Baby Home stressors of becoming a family and enhancing your relationship.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Meals & snacks are provided. Childcare may be available.

Both Expectant and Saturdays

Community Centre 9:00-4:00pm
New Parents Dec 1, 8

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Parenting Programs for Expectant and New Families
Program Age Group Location Dates Time

Are you struggling with feelings about being a mother, feeling uncertain, overwhelmed,
Circle of anxious or sad during your pregnancy or after the birth of your child? Join us for our group
Support where we will explore different areas of depression, anxiety and stress related to the
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} peri-partum period in a non-judgmental and supportive environment.
*Registration is Mandatory*
*Childcare may be available, please enquire when registering*
Mondays
Peri-Partum TBD Oct 15, 22, 29, 1:30-2:30pm
Nov 5, 19, 26

Parenting Programs for Families with 0- 12 year olds

Program Age Group Location Dates Time

Is your child a picky eater? Does the dinner table often turn into a battlefield? If you have
Goodbye ever experienced mealtime struggles when feeding your child this session is for you!
Join a discussion with other parents, a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) and a Registered
Mealtime Dietitian (RD) to explore the many reasons behind mealtime struggles and find strategies that
Struggles will help your child and family.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER,
Childcare available}
For parents of children Downtown FRC Monday Sept 10 OR 6:00-8:00pm
6 months-5 years 4870-51 Street Monday Nov 5

Bedtimes can be a struggle for your child and family. Come to an introductory workshop to
Goodbye help make bedtimes more peaceful. Join other parents and the pediatric Occupational
Therapist (OT) to: learn more about the many different factors that influence a child’s sleep:
Bedtime routine, environment, and positive sleep-time associations. Discover how to begin and
Battles continue healthy sleep habits. Choose which first step strategies best fit your child and family.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER,
Childcare available}
For parents of children 6 Downtown FRC Tuesday Oct 9 OR 6:00-8:00 pm
months-5 years 4870-51 Street Tuesday Nov 27

Have you ever spent $50+ on a toy only to have your child play with the box instead?
Wondering why? Well, children usually prefer play that stimulates their curiosity and gives
free reign to their imagination and creativity. Join us for a workshop to learn how children
Loose Parts Play become more creative and flexible in their thinking, develop social competence and new ways
Workshop to process information all while satisfying their ever-growing curiosity and love for learning.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER, Following the workshop, there will be time to explore Loose Parts in the Discovery Room with
Childcare available} your child.
Workshop 1:30-2:30pm
For families with children
Community Centre Thursday Sept 27 Loose Parts Play 2:30-
0-12 years of age
3:30pm
Just like learning to read and write, kids need to develop physical literacy and have time for
Adventurous adventurous play. Unscheduled, supervised from a distance, adventurous playtime is one of
Play and the most valuable educational opportunities we can give our children. It is fertile ground; the
Physical place where children strengthen social bonds, build emotional maturity, develop cognitive
Literacy skills, and shore up their physical health and skills. Join us to learn and discuss how to
provide these essential opportunities.
Workshop
{MUST PRE-REGISTER, For families with children
Community Centre Thursday Nov 8 1:30-2:30pm
Childcare available} 0-12 years of age

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Triple P Parenting Programs for Families with 0-12 year olds
Program Age Group Location Dates Time
Shopping can be an enjoyable activity for the whole family; it teaches your child skills and
Hassle Free behaviours that they will use throughout their life. It can however, also be difficult, especially
when children misbehave. Children may whine, touch things without permission, run in the
Shopping aisles, get lost, have tantrums and demand that their parents buy them things. As a group we
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare and Supper will discuss suggestions and strategies to help teach your child to behave responsibly on
Provided} shopping trips.
For families with children Wednesday
Community Centre 6:15-8:15pm
2-12 years of age Sept 19

In a relaxed group session, your facilitator will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with
Dealing with disobedience concerns. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully dealing
Disobedience with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other parents
{MUST PRE-REGISTER in the group, if you wish to. You will also receive a take-home workbook at each session with
Childcare and Supper simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
Provided}

For families with children Downtown FRC Thursday 6:15-8:15pm

2-12 years of age 4870 51 St Oct 11
In a relaxed group session, your facilitator will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with
Developing your bedtime struggles. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully dealing
Good Bedtime with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other parents
in the group, if you wish to. You will also receive a take-home workbook at each session with
Routines simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare and Supper
Provided} For families with children Downtown FRC Thursday
6:15-8:15pm
2-12 years of age 4870 51 St Nov 1

In a relaxed group session, your facilitator will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with
Managing your child's problem behavior. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully
dealing with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other
Fighting and
parents in the group, if you wish to. You will also receive a take-home workbook with simple
Aggression exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare and Supper
Provided}
For families with children Thursday
Community Centre 6:15-8:15pm
2-12 years of age Dec 6

At Family Transitions sessions, your Triple P provider will give you new ideas, techniques and
Triple P strategies to help you through the day to day dramas and ongoing trauma of your divorce or
separation. These ideas can help you cope with stress, anger and change, resolve conflict,
Transitions and communicate better with your ex. Throughout the sessions, you’ll watch the Family
Group Transitions DVD, which shows how other parents have used the ideas to help with their
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare available, families. And you’ll also receive the Family Transitions Workbook to support you as you put
Light lunch provided} your new ideas to practice.
For families with children Community Centre Wednesdays
12:30-2:30pm
2-12 years of age Room 231 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Group Triple P is a great opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations, other parents
who’ll support you and share stories with you. From the start, you’ll be given tips and
suggestions to fit the needs of your family. You’ll see scenes from the Every Parent’s Survival
Guide DVD, which shows you how the ideas work in real life. And your work book will give
Triple P Group
you the tools and information you need to start positive parenting right away in your home.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER,
Childcare available, Your Triple P provider will guide you in every step of the way and even provide backup phone
Light lunch provided} support as you put your new skills into practice.

Wednesdays
For families with children Community Centre
Nov 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12:30-2:30pm
2-12 years of age Room 231
Jan 9

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Rural Fall Programming
PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 6 years of age.
DROP IN facilitated playgroups for families with songs, stories, finger plays and crafts. A great opportunity
for parents with young children to meet other parents, access information and resources, while spending
quality time with their children. Triple P support is also available at all rural playgroups.
Program Age Group Location Dates Time

Wednesdays
Bashaw (the 1st & 3rd of each month)
Join “ Bashaw Monkey Business” on Facebook
Monkey
Business 0 - 6 years of age
Bashaw Sept 19, Oct 3 & 17,
10:00-11:30am
Public Library Nov 7 & 21, Dec 5 & 19

Triple P Seminar Series are for a larger groups of parents. It’s an informal presentation. There
are three seminars in the Triple P series: The Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident,
Competent Children, Raising Resilient Children. You can choose to do one, two or all three
Bashaw seminars. They deal with the most common parenting issues we all face.
Seminar Mondays:
Oct 15: The Power of
Series Positive Parenting
{MUST PRE-REGISTER For families with children Oct 22: Raising
Childcare available } TBA TBA
2-12 years of age Confident, Competent
Children
Oct 29: Raising
Resilient Children
Mondays (Group meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month)
Parent Link visits 3rd Monday of each month (Parents bring their own snacks)
Bawlf Join “ Bawlf Playgroup” on Facebook
Playgroup Bawlf Lutheran Church Sept 17,Oct 15
0 - 6 years of age 10:00-11:30am
Nov 19, Dec 17
Thursdays
Daysland Group meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (Parents their own snacks)
Playgroup Join “ Daysland Playgroup” on Facebook
Daysland Alliance Sept 13, 27, Oct 11, 25,
0 - 6 years of age 10:00-11:30am
Church Nov 8, 22, Dec 13
Fridays
Group meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (Parents bring their own snacks)
Forestburg Join “ Daysland Playgroup” on Facebook
PLAY for September 28
October 12, 26
me & you 0 - 6 years of age
Forestburg Public
(no Parent Link on 26) 10:00-11:30am
Library
November 9, 23
December 14
With infant massage we use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love,
caring and respect to aid in the bonding process. Infant massage assists in the growth and
development of baby's body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can bring relief to complaints of
Forestburg colic, constipation, respiratory disorders and sleeping difficulties.
Infant Massage October 12,
Forestburg Public
3 weeks - Pre-crawling November 9, 23 1:00-2:00pm
Library
December 14
Fridays
Hardisty (2nd & 4th Friday of each month)
Join “Hardisty playgroup” on Facebook
Donation collection, donated back to the preschool
Sept 14, 28, Oct 12,
0 - 6 years of age Toddlers Inn 10:30- 12:00pm
26, Nov 9, 23, Dec 14
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Program Age Group Location Dates Time

2nd Wednesday of Each Month

Holden Parent Join “Holden Parent Nursery” on Facebook
Nursery 0 - 6 years of age
Holden Community Sept 12 , Oct 10,
10:00 – 11:30am
Hall Nov 14, Dec 12

Killam The children will be exploring a variety of art mediums in a safe and nurturing environment
L’il Artists where their curiosity and imaginations are celebrated.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}
To register contact Jessica
780 385-2346
Killam Agriplex Thursdays
www.eventbrite.ca 2(1/2) - 6 years of age 10:30-11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room Oct 11, 18, 25
[email protected]

Did you know?

Killam Kids Have • Stress can affect children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual well-being
Stress Too! • Children experience everyday stress in a different way than adults
• Extreme stress can have a negative effect on brain development in very young children
{MUST PRE-REGISTER By participating in this workshop, parents/caregivers will learn how to recognize stress in
Childcare and children; as well as identify how you can help children learn to manage stress.
Supper Provided}
Participants will leave the workshop with the resources and content to manage stress in
To register contact Jessica
780 385-2346 their children.
www.eventbrite.ca
For families with children Killam Agriplex Wednesday
[email protected] 6:00-8:30pm
2-12 years of age Multipurpose Room Oct17

Fridays
Round Hill (the 1st & 3rd of each month)
Join “ Round Hill Rugrats” on Facebook
Rugrats
Round Hill Sept 21, Oct 5, 19,
0 - 6 years of age 10:00am-12:00pm
Community Hall Nov 2, 16, Dec 7

Join us for lunch and conversation! At each session we will address a different common
parenting challenge to help fill your toolkit with strategies and plans. There will be activities
Round Hill
out for the children to enjoy following lunch.
Lunchtime Chat
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
For families with children Round Hill Friday
Lunch Provided} 12:00-1:30pm
2-12 years of age Community Hall Nov 2

Tuesdays (Group meets every week)

Parent Link visits 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Tofield Kids Spot Join “ Kids Spot Tofield Playgroup” on Facebook
Playgroup Sept 11, 25, Oct 9, 23,
0 - 6 years of age Tofield Community Hall 9:30-11:30am
Nov 27, Dec 11

Are you tired of saying “no” to your child?

Tofield Are you frustrated with your child’s behavior and don’t know what to do or where to go?
Discussion Group Triple P Can Help!
Dealing with Learn how to help your child develop skills like respect, cooperation, independence,
self-esteem and problem solving.
Disobedience Come join us where you will learn practical strategies to add to your tool box.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER In a relaxed group session, your provider will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with
Childcare and Light your child's problem behavior.
Supper Provided}
For families with children Tofield Kids Clubhouse
Tuesday Nov 6 6:30-8:30pm
2-12 years of age (4640 47A St)

4th Wednesday of Each Month

Viking Stay and Join “Viking Alberta Mommies and Kidz” on Facebook
Play
Sept 26, Oct 24,
0 - 6 years of age Viking Alliance Church 10:00 – 11:30am
Nov 28, No Dec Date