FAMILY CENTRE ART PROGRAMS for Children and Youth

Join any of our creative classes around the Family Center and feel free to bring a friend or family member!

Age: 6-19 years old (Some exceptions may be made; please contact the email listed below.) Note: We are accepting only 15 participants (so be sure to reserve your spot early)
Register for all programs here: Referral Link
 

Creative Space – Mondays 6:00-7:30 pm

The Family Centre Creative Space is a safe environment for children, focusing on the individual and group development of their artistic skills. We encourage them to discover their style and build resilience throughout the creative process. Connecting with peers, volunteers, and facilitators is a key element of our program, as together we can find and share solutions to progress in the creative journey.
Contact Facilitator: Pamela Rojas - E-Mail: pamrojasp@gmail.com
Click here to refer: Referral Link

Creative Space – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm

The Family Centre Creative Space is a safe environment for children, focusing on the individual and group development of their artistic skills. We encourage them to discover their style and build resilience throughout the creative process. Connecting with peers, volunteers, and facilitators is a key element of our program, as together we can find and share solutions to progress in the creative journey.
Contact Facilitator: Pamela Rojas - E-Mail: pamrojasp@gmail.com
Click here to refer: Referral Link

Music Academy – Tuesdays 
5:30-6:00 pm (ages 6-9 years) 
6:00-7:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm (ages 10-19)

The Family Centre Music Academy is a place for everyone to come and explore the joy of making music. We play musical games, learn how to improvise, write our own songs and make covers of our favorite hits. Participants can learn how to play an instrument of their choosing. We can provide instruction in ukulele, guitar, and piano as well as provide an instrument for you to borrow for the duration of the program. We also learn about electronic music, playing with synthesizers, and making cool beats all while exploring sound design.
The Music Academy offers a wide variety of musical exploration in a fun, friendly, and laid-back environment. Sign up today!
Contact Facilitator: Kevin Saltarelli - E-Mail: kev.saltarelli@gmail.com
Click here to refer: Referral Link

Mini Act Theatre - Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm

The Family Centre Mini Act Theatre is a free, weekly, two-hour theater workshop designed for children and youth. If you are passionate about acting and want to improve your skills, make friends, and even earn volunteer hours, this is the perfect space for you! The program will conclude with an exciting mini show, written and performed by the kids themselves. Join us for a fun, creative journey on stage!
Contact Facilitator: Yazan Maarouf - E-Mail: yazan.maarouf@gmail.com
Click here to refer: Referral Link

Child and Youth Programs

Resilient Rebels - Youth 14-25 years of age

The Resilient Rebels Youth Program is a group of young people that have committed to give back locally, in their community through volunteering. By learning about the many organizations, campaigns, initiatives and services within our community, it helps us build empathy, understand different needs within our community, and how one small action can create change…and make a difference!

Volunteer Hours will be granted and verified via certificate and formal letter.
A warm, home-cooked meal is provided thanks to the generosity of a wonderful volunteer.
Where: 65 Hanson Ave., Kitchener (Family Centre)
Day: Tuesdays (Bi-Weekly) 
Time: 5:00-7:30 PM
Dates: October 13, 2026-June 8, 2027

Referral Link

Child and Caregiver Programs

Coming Soon!

Caregiver Only Programs

Trusting Loving Connections - Caregivers of children 0-12 years of age

An 8-week group for caregivers parenting children between birth and 12 years. The program seeks to offer support to caregivers to gain a better understanding of how their own childhood experiences and attachment relationships affect their parenting and their relationships with their children.
In partnership with Women Crisis Services 
Where: 700 Heritage Dr., Kitchener (Anselma House)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Dates: October 21-December 16
Referral Link

***Co-delivered with Women’s Crisis Services of the Waterloo Region. FACS staff to obtain verbal consent for the sharing of client contact information with WCSWR, prior to submitting the referral.

Circle of Security (Virtual) - Caregivers of children ages 0-12

An 8-week program to support caregivers to see their child’s behaviour through an attachment lens. The program supports caregivers in understanding their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs.

The caregivers learn ways to help their child manage emotions, develop better self-esteem, and enhance their attachment.
Where: Virtual
Day: Mondays
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Dates: Oct 19-December 7
Referral Link

Connect - Caregivers of youth 13-18 years of age

The Connect Program is an attachment‑focused intervention designed to support social, emotional, and behavioral development in youth by strengthening relationships between teens and their parents or caregivers.
Where: 65 Hanson Ave., Kitchener (Family Centre)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Dates: October 20-December 8
Referral Link