Family Drop-Ins
Family Drop-Ins do not operate during school closures (summer break, winter break, spring break, Pro D days)
Family Talk: Laugh, Learn & Lunch (Birth-5 yrs)
This is an opportunity for children to explore and play, to meet other families and caregivers. Join the FGCA staff as we explore the challenges and joys of parenting young children over lunch. Programming will include a shared snack and group discussions as well as a shared lunch. Due to the limited space inside, we ask that you park your stroller in our covered stroller parking area at the front of the building while attending the program. We now have Kryptonite Evolution LS U-Locks (high-level theft deterrent locks) available for sign out at our front desk for those who may have forgotten to bring a lock for their bike or stroller while visiting our centre, just ask at our front desk!
Date: Mondays
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: By donation
Where: Garry Oak Room (1335 Thurlow Rd)
Parent & Tot Playgroup (Birth-5 yrs)
Come and join us for some indoor play time! Meet us in the Sequoia Room, this is an opportunity for young children and their caregivers to meet and play in an informal atmosphere. Snack provided. Due to the limited space inside, we ask that you park your stroller in our covered stroller parking area at the front of the building while attending the program. We now have Kryptonite Evolution LS U-Locks (high-level theft deterrent locks) available for sign out at our front desk for those who may have forgotten to bring a lock for their bike or stroller while visiting our centre, just ask at our front desk!
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Cost: By donation
Where: Sequoia Room (1330 Fairfield Rd)
Kindergym (Walking-5 yrs)
A time for preschoolers and caregivers to play and learn together in a fun, positive environment. Gym equipment is setup upon which children can explore. Parent participation is required .Due to the limited space inside, we ask that you park your stroller in our covered stroller parking area at the front of the building while attending the program. We now have Kryptonite Evolution LS U-Locks (high-level theft deterrent locks) available for sign out at our front desk for those who may have forgotten to bring a lock for their bike or stroller while visiting our centre, just ask at our front desk!
Date: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00am
Cost: By donation
Where: Garry Oak Room (1335 Thurlow Rd)
“This is a good opportunity to meet other parents and children, helps me to feel better about my parenting and to find strategies to deal with my very active and challenging child.” – Parent