Family Centre – Early Years

Wiggles & Giggles (Ages 0-5)

Join us for active play in the Activity Center. Get the wiggles out with this interactive program that includes ride on toys, kids’ hockey and basketball, balance beams and lots of fun! The program provides opportunity for movement and free play. Parent participation required. Followed by snack and cool down in the Family Centre.

Love 2 Learn (Ages 0-5)

Centred on fun, engaging, play-based learning Love 2 Learn focuses on making early learning activities transferable to the home environment. Weekly sessions will involve a story and share time as well as an activity kit to make and take home. At the end of each session families will set a goal to achieve during the week and explore it during the following group. Sessions will be held in the Family Centre.

Toddler Arts & Crafts (Ages 0-5)

Explore your creative side! Each week features a different craft designed with the toddler/preschooler in mind. Creative activities can be messy, so please ensure children are dressed appropriately. Parent participation is required.

Community Dinner @ Burnside Grill

Enjoy a nutritious meal with your family and meet other members of your community. Families need to register for dinner before Wednesday 4pm by calling the front desk at: 250-388-5251. Advise if you are Vegetarian when registering.

Parent & Tot Play Time

This is an opportunity for young children and their parents to meet and play in an informal atmosphere with other children, toys, and books. Please note that no food is allowed in the Family Centre.

Blue Butterflies (ASD Peer support & Play group)

This peer-led support group for parents and caregivers of children with autism is a safe place to meet other families and share strategies, resources, and support. The Family Centre is a great space for parents and caregivers to get together and have a coffee or cup of tea. The space allows children to navigate and explore in a safe environment. Open to all families and caregivers of children with ASD. Registration required.

Dads Group

Hey Dads! Join us Saturdays for some free play, connection, coffee and snacks. We meet in our large play room where kids have access to toys, games, art and the company of other kids. Dads enjoy connecting with other Dads to discuss parenting, to feel supported by other dads and to explore a myriad of ways to engage in spontaneous play, a powerful way to help your children to develop and flourish. We enjoy welcoming new dads and kids into our exciting space and all who identify as dads and their children up to age 8 are invited to join us!

Registration is required. Call today to book your spot, 250-388-5251.