The Rotary Play Centre (RPC) is a free drop-in program for parents/caregivers and their children between the ages of 0-5 years. Based on the StrongStart model, this space offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where parents/caregivers are able to share and learn new ways to support their child’s learning through play,
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Illustration Station and Crafternoons
These activities are for kids aged 6 – 12. It’s older than my target group but it’s such a series of events that I had to spread the word. Anything that brings art and self-expression into our lives is worth pursuing.
Happy Halloween?
I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with Halloween! I love costumes and being a part of a community wide celebration. It reminds me of cultural festivals we don’t have in North America where people pour into the streets to celebrate being alive and being together. Yet,
Virtual Early Learning program
November Early Learning Calendars
Happy SNOVEMBER! Welcome winter! Living here for 37 years has taught me that the best way to survive winter is to keep active and stay involved. As we transition into winter, I hope you continue to attend these amazing programs. If you have questions or need help finding programs and activities in your neighbourhood,
Take Me Outside Day
Thursday, October 25 is Take Me Outside Day. Inspired by Richard Louv’s work on nature deficit disorder, this national celebration reminds us of the restorative power of nature on our kids.
Bring back play
The ParticipACTION website has a great post on the benefits of play and physical activity.
Lifestyle-Tips – Active Play
Imaginative Play
We are all getting the message that play is essential to optimal human development. Here Vivian Gussin Paley, celebrated author of multiple books about story telling and imaginative play with young children,
A dancing perspective
The weather put a damper on the Family Week Barn Dance. We had a smaller crowd than expected for the dance at Alwin Holland.  By 7:45, though, my daughter and I had made a dozen new friends,
StrongStart Family Gym Night
As part of Fort St. John Loves Families Week, SD 60 hosted a StrongStart Family Gym Night at Robert Ogilvie. It was a wonderful evening. So wonderful, in fact, that many friends did not want to leave. Myself included. Have a peak.