Strathcona County Parent Link Fall 2012 Program Guide

Strathcona County Parent Link
Fall 2012 Program Guide
www.strathcona.ca/parentlink

Drop-In Programs
Drop-In Programs
Our Success Depends on You!
Our free programs are made
possible with the continued help
and assistance provided by the
parents, caregivers and children.
Look for the Task Board to see
how you can lend a helping hand.
When everyone works together
our staff is able to provide:
- Inviting play-based programs
- A safe and friendly environment
- Information about parenting
- Resources and family supports
- Leadership to guide the program
Please check our Closure Dates:
September 03 - 09
September 20 - 22
October 06 - 08
November 10 - 12
Nov 28
December 22 - 26
January 01
Stay & Play
A wonderful opportunity to meet
other parents, spend time with
your child and get to know your
community. Pick up some parenting
info along the way!
CYCC
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. or
10 a.m. - Noon*
(*your choice of start time)
Mondays & Wednesdays only
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hastings Lake*
Tuesdays
10 a.m. - Noon
Starts September 11
(*Parent Link resource worker on
site 2nd week of the month)
Whitecroft
Thursdays
10 a.m. - Noon
Starts September 27
Strathcona Olympiette Centre
Fridays
10 a.m. - Noon
Starts September 28
North Cooking Lake
Fridays
10 a.m. - Noon
Starts September 28
South Cooking Lake
Wednesdays
10 a.m. – Noon
Starts September 12
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Drop-In Programs
Drop-In Programs
Rise & Shine and Stay & Play
Following the Rise & Shine Story
Time Library Program, come Stay
& Play at Readmore Hall in the
library.
The Breakfast Club
Looking for something to do on
a Saturday morning? Join us for
breakfast and spend sometime
with your family in the play room!
Caregivers & Children 0-6 years
Saturdays
Strathcona County Library
11 a.m. - Noon
Starts Sept. 15
Baby & Me
This is a great opportunity to meet
other parents and to participate in
infant–focused play experiences.
Call or visit our website for
information on our monthly
schedule of topics and special
guests.
Caregivers & Infants 0 - 12 mos
Tuesdays
CYCC
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Caregivers & Children 0 - 6 years
Saturdays
CYCC
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Registered Programs
Registered Programs
Messy Mondays
Music and Movement
Ready, Set,Go!
Get MESSY through play!
Come learn with paint, water,
modeling media, and outdoor
elements as your child
experiences the process of
creating through art
and science.
Caregivers & Children 3-5 yrs
Mondays
CYCC
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
September 24 - October 29
OMIT October 08
Parent Info Night: September 17
Wonder Wednesdays
Wonder Wednesdays builds
upon childrens’ natural curiosity.
Families discover basic science
concepts and learn through
observation, play and exploration.
Through hands on activities we
will explore amazing things to see
and discover!
Caregivers & Children 3 - 6 yrs
You and your child will learn
new songs in an interactive way
that incorporates traditional
instruments with singing and
nursery rhymes. This program
is a fun way to teach
language skills, social skills
and much, much more.
Caregivers & Children 0 - 6 yrs
Thursdays
CYCC
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Nov 01 - Dec 06
Parents, set your children up for
success! This program begins with
free play and a variety of activities
for you and your child. After snack
time, you will attend a parenting
information session led by an
Early Childhood Resource worker,
while a preschool instructor leads
your child in some songs, games
and crafts.
Caregivers & Children 30 - 42 mos
Thursdays
Millennium Place
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 am
September 20 - December 06
OMIT Nov 15
$116
Call 780-467-2211 to register
Wednesdays
CYCC
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Nov 28 - Dec 19
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Registered Programs
Registered Programs
Songs, Signs and Rhyme Times
This is your chance to build a
bond through play. This program
uses oral activities, musical
instruments and story time props
to engage all the senses! Sessions
will conclude with parenting
information and play activities.
Caregivers & Children 0 - 24 mos
DROP IN:
Wednesdays
Strathcona County Library
September 12 - October 31
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
REGISTERED:
Wednesdays
Strathcona County Library
September 12 - October 31
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Call 780-410-8600 to register
Thursdays
Whitecroft Hall
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
September 27 - Nov 15
Call 780-416-6730 to register
Fridays
Strathcona Olympiette Centre
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
September 28 - Nov 16
Call 780-416-6730 to register
Tools for Dad
Fathering doesn’t have to be a DIY
project!
Join us Saturday mornings to learn
more about being a dad.
Some topics include; ages and
stages of development, managing
misbehavior parenting as a team,
bedtime routines and couples
communication.
Male caregivers/parents &
Children 0 - 6 yrs
Saturdays
CYCC
10 a.m. - Noon
Session #1:
September 15 to October 20
Session #2:
November 17 to December 15
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Registered Programs Family Fun Events
Does your group of friends
need a space to play?
We have a place for you! Safe,
clean, and inviting!
For..
• Caregivers and their preschool
children
• Groups no larger than 8-10
families
• Parents wanting to informally
connect with other parents in a
fun space
Not for..
• Social events like: parties,
showers, reunions, etc.
• Groups that are part of
an organization where fees
are charged for services or
membership.
Book now!
Check our schedule to see when
space is available on site!
Also Available:
You can request
special guest, or
brief presentation on
a popular parenting topic.
Festival of Leaves
Come say goodbye to summer
and hello to fall with a family meal
and a chance to register for our
fall programs!
Thursday, September 06
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Black Foot Cooking Lake Area
52152 Range Road 210
Celebrate Neighbour Day!
Bring your family and invite your
neighbours to this fun free event!
Enjoy live music, a barbecue, and
fun activities for all ages.
Why not participate in the
Neighbour Day scavenger hunt
before the event?
For more info check out:
www.strathcona.ca/NeighbourDay
Sunday, September 16, 2012
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Community Centre Agora
401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
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Family Fun Events
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Open House
A digital Scavenger hunt, family
nature hikes, fun art projects and
more! Don’t forget a Strathcona
County food bank donation and
your camera!
www.strathcona.ca/wildernesscentre
has all the details for your family.
Sunday, September 30
Trail Run: 10 a.m.
Family Activities: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Busy Bag Swap Party
Running out of ideas to occupy
your child for a few minutes
so you can get some time for
yourself?
Join us for the Busy Bag Swap
Party!
Busy Bags are inexpensive,
homemade toddler led activities.
Prepare one theme and receive 9
other theme bags in return.
Register to pick your theme bag
idea and learn more about how
the swap works.
Saturday, October 20
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Call 780-416-6730
to register
Babysitter Connector Event
National Child’s Day
Community Events
Looking for a babysitter? Looking for kids to babysit?
This is a chance to meet This is a chance to promote
babysitters in your community your babysitting service, meet
and learn some tips on how to some families, and leave with
choose a sitter that’s a good fit some new ideas to try when you
for your family.
babysit.
Register by September 14. Register by September 14.
Saturday, September 29
1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Family and Community Services
Call 780- 416-6730 to register
“Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the
raising of the next generation” – C. Everett Koop
National Child Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. The
date marks the occasion when Canada adopted the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Ask a Parent Link staff how Strathcona County is honouring this day in
2012!
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Learning Opportunities for Parents
Learning Opportunities for Parents
Triple P Seminars
(Parents of children 2 -12 years)
Saturdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Nov 17 The Power of Positive
Parenting
Positive parenting involves creating
a family environment that is loving,
supportive and predictable. Join us
in learning how this method reduces
the stress of parenting and makes
parenting more rewarding and
enjoyable.
Nov 24 Raising Confident, Competent
Children
Children are more likely to be
confident, succeed at school and
get on well with others when they
develop specific life skills. Join us as
we explore ways you can help equip
your children with the essential social
skills and strategies they will need.
Dec 01 Raising Resilient Children
Children’s emotional resilience, or
ability to cope with their feelings,
is important to their long-term
happiness, well-being and success in
life. Join us as we explore six key skills
that build resilience in children and
help them bounce back and manage.
Triple P: Positive Parenting
Program
Struggling with your child’s behavior?
Learn how to turn challenges into
opportunities for success. This course
is designed to address specific
behavior by developing a parenting
plan for children 2-12 years old.
This course is designed to help you:
• Feel more comfortable in your
parenting skills.
• Gain a better understanding of what
you can expect for your child’s age
and stage.
• Plan ahead for difficult situations.
• Develop positive strategies for
dealing with misbehavior.
Mondays
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sept 10- October 29
Call 780-464-4044 to register
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Registered Learning Opportunities Special Events for Parents
Learning Opportunities for Parents
Positive Discipline = Positive
Teaching
Have you thought about what your
child will be like as an adult?
This is a general knowledge parenting
course for parents with children of
any age designed to help you make
your vision for your child a reality.
Positive discipline is:
• a long term solution that develops
your child’s own self discipline.
• clear communication of your
expectations, rules and limits.
• building a mutually respectful
relationship with your child.
• turning challenging situations into
learning opportunities.
• a non-violent and respectful
approach to parenting that helps
children succeed, gives them
information, and supports their
growth.
This course is built on the principles
of the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child.
Tuesdays
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sept 11 - Oct 16
Cost is $45
Call 780-464-4044
to register
Parenting Workshops
Parent Link will be on site at
Millennium Place offering a series of
workshops in the activity room. Drop
your little ones off at Fun Factory and
spend the morning discussing tips
and practicing strategies with parents
who are experiencing the same
issues.
Leave confident with
your parenting plan
and other helpful
strategies to try at
home right away!
For parents and caregivers of children
2 - 6 years
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come to one or come to all!
Call 780-416-6730 to register.
October 16: Separation Anxiety
October 30: Dealing with
Disobedience
November 27: Aggression and Anger
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Learning Registered Opportunities Special Events for Parents
Learning Opportunities for Parents
The Enigma: The Two Year Old
Is your two year old ferocious and
precocious one moment, teary and
cuddly the next?
This workshop with help you unravel
the mysteries of your child’s baffling
behavior.
Tuesday
November 20
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Family and Community Services
Each participant will be given a child
development checklist to fill out prior
to the workshop.
Bring the checklist to the workshop
and learn how keeping track of your
child’s development will help you
begin to solve the riddle of your
child’s behavior.
We will look at how stages of
development, temperament and
common issues (toileting, bed time
routines, separation anxiety,
tantrums,) create parenting
challenges.
Leave with a better understanding
of your child’s behavior and some
practical strategies to take home and
try.
Pushme - Pullu: The Three Year
Old
Do you marvel at your three year
olds budding independence and
wonder at her hesitation to blossom?
This workshop will help you to
understand the fickleness of your
child’s behavior.
Tuesday
November 27
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Family and Community Services
Each participant will be given a child
development checklist to fill out prior
to the workshop.
Bring the checklist to the workshop
and learn how keeping track of your
child’s development will help you
begin to solve the riddle of your
child’s behavior.
We will look at how stages of
development, temperament and
common issues (toileting, language
development, friendship skills, and
school readiness) create parenting
challenges.
Leave with a better understanding
of your child’s behavior and some
practical strategies to take home and
try.
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Learning Registered Opportunities Special Events
for Parents
Supports For Your Family
Kindergarten Bootcamp
Are you looking for some quick
tips to get your 3-5 year old child
ready for Kindergarten?
Kindergarten Bootcamp is a series
of workshops and celebrations designed to help you
and your child prepare for school. Choose one or
choose them all!
These mini workshops are power packed with
information, strategies and family fun activities that
make getting ready for school worry free!
For parents and caregivers with children 3 - 5 yrs
KINDERGARTEN BOOTCAMP
2012 2013
Call 780-416-6730 for more information or to register.
Kindergarten Bootcamp Session 1: Celebrate it!
Let’s celebrate all the great things your child
can do! First we’ll meet in the activity room,
where you can learn how to track your child’s
development using a simple measurement
tool. Then head next door for some birthday
cake and fun activities! Pick up a free
Millennium pass to finish your play swimming,
skating, or exploring the Edutainment centre.
Join us at Kindergarten Bootcamp Session 1:
Celebrate it! to sign up for the other ten
Kindergarten Bootcamp Sessions.
See you there!
Saturday
October 13
10 a.m. - Noon
Millennium Place
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Supports Learning Registered Opportunities For Special Your Family
Events
for Parents
Supports For Your Family
Resource Library
Parenting Phone Support
Parent Link has a number of free
lending resources that help support
your parenting needs.
•Tales in a Tote
Each tote contains various books,
songs, finger plays and further
learning tools and resources to
explore themes to assist with healthy
growth and development.
•Developmental Kits
Developmental Kits were created
to assist you, the parent/caregiver,
to explore new ideas to support
your child’s development. Each kit
consists of activities and written
information specific to yours child’s
developmental age focusing on six
areas of development.
•L.I.P.s In ZIPS
Borrow one of Parent Link’s Language
Inspiring Prop resource bags.
Each zip bag contains an item that
you can use with your child and a
postcard with suggestions on how to
use the props to promote the growth
and development of your child’s
speech and language skills.
•Bear Packing Adventures in Literacy
Sign out a backpack and go on an
adventure! Each backpack contains
a stuffed animal and a blank
notebook for you to create your own
adventures with your child.
•Play Date in a Cart
Everything you need
to host your own play date! Comes
complete with invitations, tip
sheets on how to host a successful
gathering, and activities/play
props. Choose one of four themes:
Dinosaurs, Fantasy, Farm, Family
Call to find out about the additional
services we provide for your family!
• Meet with someone to discuss your
parenting challenges
• Info on child development
• Community resources
Call Parent Link for 1 on 1 parening
information and support.
We are available
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Call today
780-416-6730
WECAN
Every month, WECAN Food Basket
Society members enjoy three cuts
of fresh meat, three kinds of fresh
fruit and three varieties of fresh
vegetables for $25. A significant
discount from major grocery stores.
Brochures and monthly envelopes
available in the Parent Link carousel.
Please call for more details at
780-416-6730
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www.strathcona.ca/parentlink
parentlink@strathcona.ca
Strathcona County Parent Link
Children & Youth Community
Centre (CYCC)
3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
Hastings Lake Community Hall
51080 RR 204
Strathcona Olympiette Center
52029 Range Road 224
South Cooking Lake
Community Hall
100, 22106 South Cooking
Lake Road
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North Cooking Lake Deville
Community Hall
21033 Wye Road
Whitecroft Community Hall
314-52313 Range Road 232
Family and Community Services
200, 501 Festival Avenue
Sherwood park