Drop-In Playgroup
Ages: Parents and children birth - 8 years
This playgroup is an interactive program designed so that parents and children can have fun together. Playgroup provides parents, caregivers and children an opportunity to participate in child development activities in a supervised setting. The program stimulates the understanding of child development needs and introduces parents to the multitude of resources available at the MFRC.
Dates: Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am
Thursdays 1 - 3 pm
Location: MFRC
Fee: Drop In Fee $1/per session for each child OR $10.00 for 15 sessions and free for babies under 12 months
Register: Drop-in program
Open to: Defence Team members, employees & families
Francophone Playgroup
This playgroup is an interactive program designed so that parents and children can have fun together and still maintain their Francophone culture. Playgroup provides parents, caregivers, and children an opportunity to participate in child development activities in a supervised setting. This program stimulates the understanding of child development needs, and introduces parents to the multitude of resources available at the MFRC. This is a partnership program with the Institut Guy-Lacombe de la famille.
Dates: Apr 21, May 12, Jun 16
Time: 10 am - noon
Location: MFRC
Open to: Public
MFRC Special Event Playgroups
Ages: Parents and children birth - 8 years
Come and participate in our monthly celebrations. Special activities are provided for the enjoyment of the children. It is an opportunity to enjoy interactive play with your children, and social time with other adults in the community. Refreshments are provided. Although this program is advertised in both official languages, program facilitators are English speaking and not proficient in French.
Date: June 9 - Family Play Time
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Fee: $1.00 per child over 12 months
Register: Call ext 6300 by Thursday prior to program date
Open to: Defence Team members, employees & families
Home Alone Safety
Ages: 10 - 17 years
An interactive two hour safety training program. (Younger siblings 7+ must also register and attend) Safety, first aid, and comfort skills are covered in this course through interactive games and role playing.
Date: 9 June
Location: MFRC
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Fee: Free
Register: Course will run once enough participants are registered. Call (780) 973-4011 ext 6300
Open to: Defence Team members, employees & families
Early intervention screening
Ages: 2.5 to 6
Sturgeon School Division assists children who require specialized programs in speech and language, behaviour and fine or gross motor skills. Screenings will be held from April to September at the MFRC. Phone (780) 939-4341 ext 1257 for an appointment to see if your child qualifies for our Program Unit Funded Initiated (PUF) or Headstart Program.