Camrose Family Resource Centre A Parent Link Centre

Fall 2015 Schedule

PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 5 years old
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

Programs

Curious Cuties
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Age Group

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

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!
Fridays:
Camrose Public
Health

Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,

Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18

9:00-10:00 am

Free

(5510 46 Ave)

0-12 months

With Infant Massage we use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love, caring and
Infant Massage
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Age Group
3 weeks to
pre-crawling

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 colic, constipation, respiratory
disorders and sleeping difficulties. Pre-registration is a must!!
Tuesdays:
Camrose Public
Library, Irving
Room

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27

10:00-11:00 am

No Charge

MUM-ba is a fusion of fitness and dance class for parents with babies able to be worn in a carrier.
Baby MUM-ba

You will have fun, get a great workout, and meet other families.

Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

* Please bring indoor running shoes and a blanket or yoga mat.

Age Group
6 weeks as long as the
baby can be in a carrier

Toddler
Talk
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Age Group
12 months
30 months

Monday:
Fieldhouse
(East side)

Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23

10:00-11:00 am

$10.00/ family

This program is for parents to socialize with other families, discuss toddler related topics and to
be introduced to various community resources while your little one plays. You will learn songs, rhymes
and other developmental activities to do with your toddlers!
Thursdays:
Indoor play
ground

Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, and 15

10:00-11:00 am

$10.00/ family

Programs for Families with Infants & Toddlers

Programs

Signing Time
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12
at 10am

Age Group 6-months

to 3 years

Massage for
Children
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12
at 10am

Location
Dates
Time
Fee
Through songs, stories and games, you will learn an exciting way to help your children communicate!
There are so many benefits to using sign language with your children!
Thursdays:
Camrose
Public Library

Level 1Nov 5, 19, 26 and

Dec 3, 10

10:00-11:00am

No Charge

Massage for children will feature techniques and routines to use with your growing children. We will
cover using nurturing touch for ages 1-18 years, massage stories, common childhood ailments such as
growing pains, tummy aches, sleeping difficulties and more. Children of any age are welcome to attend.
Tuesday:
Camrose Public
Library, Irving
Room

November 3

10:00-11:30 am

Free

All ages welcome

Programs for Families with PreschoolersDay

Fuzzy Pickles
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Age Group
2 1/2 5 years

Messy Madness

For families with children 2.5-5 years old, there will be a different theme each week as we encourage
development and enhance your childs play through songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Snack is included.
Tuesdays:
Indoor
Playground &
Discovery
Room

Session A: Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6

10:00-11:30 am

$10/family

Session B: Nov 17, 24, Dec 1 & 8

Come play and get messy!!! Cool and Creative theme based Messy Play Activities are provided each
week.
Mondays:

Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12
10 at 10am

Age Group

Camrose
Commuity
Centre- Room
230

Oct. 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, 16, 23, 30

1:30-2:30pm

$10/family
Please have your child
dressed in PLAY clothes

2 1/2 5 years

A Hand made
Christmas
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Age Group
18 months 5 years

Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they're made by children and then given to
someone special. Come and enjoy spending cherished time with your child/ren creating Christmas gifts
and preparing for the holiday season.
Thursday:
Indoor
playground &
Discovery Room

November 26, Dec 3, 10 & 17

10:00-11:30 am

$10/family

Programs for Families with Preschoolers

Programs

MEND Program

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Join us for active play, snack-time, and creative play, ending with a parent/caregiver workshop
covering nutrition and mind/behaviour change for 10 weeks. Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It!

Age Group
2-4 years

Indoor Play
Ground and
Discovery
Room

Starting in January

Free, however space is

limited
Please bring
Indoor Shoes

Programs for Families with Preschoolers - Evening

Lil Picasso
EVENINGS
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Bring your li le ar st and lets travel to France to meet Monetl Well be using real ar st supplies to create masterpieces for your homes. Songs and French inspired bed me snacks end the evening.
Indoor
Playground and
Discovery Room

Tuesday Evenings:
October 20, 27, and November 3

6:30-7:30pm

$10/child

Age Group 3 and up

Lil Chefs EVENINGS

Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Age Group

Enjoy an evening of cooking and baking with your little ones. Well be inspired by all the smells and
tases of France and making delicious French inspired treats. Please us know of any allergies.
Tuesday Evenings:
Indoor
Playground and
Discovery Room

November 17, 24 and December 1

6:30-7:30pm

$10/family

3-6 years of age

Drop In Programs for families with Children 0-6 years

Wednesday
Morning Drop In
Playgroup
No registration required.
Just drop in.

Come join us for active play in the soccer field as well as songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes, stories
and a themed craft or activity!
Community
Centre Indoor
soccer field &
Discovery
Room

Every Wednesday:

Sept 16 Dec 9

Free
10:00-11:30 am

Parents please bring

your childs snacks,
water and indoor
shoes.

Come join us for fun physical active play as well as songs, finger plays, and nursery rhymes!
Monday
Morning Drop In
Playgroup
No registration required.
Just drop in.

Every Monday:
Indoor Soccer
Field

Sept 14 -Dec 14
No Group Oct 12

Free
10:00-11:00 am

Parents please bring

water and indoor
shoes.

Parents ProgramsTriple P parenting program

Programs

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Group Triple P is a great opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations other parents who'll
Level 4 Group

support you and share stories with you. From the start, you'll be given tips and suggestions to fit the

Triple P for Parents

of Children 0-12

needs of your family. You'll see scenes from the Every Parent's Survival Guide DVD, which show you
how the ideas work in real life. And your workbook will give you the tools and information you need to
start positive parenting right away at home. Your Triple P provider will guide you every step of the way
and even provide backup phone support as you put your new skills into practice.
Please call the Centre to see if Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.

Parenting Seminar
Series For Parents of
Children 0-12
The Power of Positive
Parenting - Nov. 16
Raising Confident,
Competent Children Nov. 23

Camrose
Community
Centre

WednesdayEvenings

Room 231

**Childcare is available but

MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

6:15-8:15pm

October 7, 14, 21 28 and

November 18

Free, however
registration is
required.

Triple P Seminars are for large groups of parents possibly 20 or more. It's an informal
presentation, a little like a public forum. There are three seminars in the Triple P series: The
Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; and Raising Resilient
Children. You can choose to do one, two or all three seminars. They deal with the most
common parenting issues we all face. These courses would be of interest to parents of
children 12 years of age and younger.
Camrose
Community
Centre Room
230

Monday:

6:30-8:00pm

November 16, 23 and 30

Free, however
registration is
required. Please call
(780) 672-0141 to
register.

Raising Resilient
Children - Nov. 30
Discussion Group for
Parents of Children
0-12
Dealing with
Disobedience Nov 25.
Hassle-free Shopping
with Children Dec 02
Managing Fighting and
Aggression Dec 09
Developing good
bedtime routines
Dec 16.

In a relaxed group session, your provider will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with
your child's problem behaviour. 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
parents in the group, if you wish to. You'll also be given a take-home workbook with simple
exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
You are welcome to attend one discussion or all of them.
Camrose
Community
Centre
Room 231

WednesdayEvenings
Nov 25, Dec 02, 09, 16
**Childcare is available but
MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

6:15-8:15pm

Free, however
registration is
required.

Parents ProgramsGood-bye meal time struggles

Goodbye Mealtime
Struggles
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

MUST
PRE-REGISTER

Is your child a picky eater? Does the dinner table often turn into a battlefield? If you have 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 Dietitian (RD) to explore the
many reasons behind mealtime struggles and find strategies that will help your child and family.
Wednesday:
Camrose
Community
Centre

September 23 or November 18

6:00-8:00pm

Free

**Childcare is available but

MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

Parents Programs Parent Caf & Me time for moms

Me time for Mom

Moms can come and enjoy time together with other moms discussing topics that are relevant to their life
and learn self care strategies. Self care strategies will include pampering, relaxation skills, art and basic
cooking for your children. After the activities join us for a delicious cup of tea.
Childcare is provided.
Thursdays:

Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

Camrose
Community
Church

MUST
PRE-REGISTER

Parent Caf
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

MUST
PRE-REGISTER

Oct 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 and Nov 05

9:30-11:30am

**Childcare is available but

MUST be registered at least
2 days before. **

Please email Kari

@
cdss18@telus.net
to register or for
any questions

Did you know that there are ONLY 2000 days from birth to kindergarten to build a healthy brain?
Parent Caf is about bringing together parents, a hot cup of coffee and Parent Link staff in a
conversation about the role parents and community play in building better brains. Through some very
simple strategies and conversation starters this will be the beginning of building better brains.
Saturday:
Sacred Arts
5006 50st.
Camrose

October 03

10:00-11:30am

Free

Contact Kim/
Kari at (780)
672-0141 or
email at

** Parent Link will provide the

hot cup of coffee and a snack**

cdss18@telus.net

Parents Programs Dad program LEGO kidnection

LEGO
Kidnection
Registration begins on
Saturday, September 12 at
10am

MUST
PRE-REGISTER
Children are asked to be
2 (1/2) years+

This program is designed to promote positive father involvement, strengthen father/child relationships
and provide an environment which recognizes the parenting abilities of fathers AND all while building
with LEGO. We will be joined by Patrick Dillon from the Alberta Father Involvement Initiative to learn
about the WHYS of fatherhood and how this program can support fathers. Each family will leave with
a LEGO kit to continue the Kidnection at home.

Camrose
Community
Centre
Room 231

Saturday
October 24

Free

10:00-12:00pm

Contact Kim/Kari
(780) 672-0141
or email at
cdss18@telus.net