FAMILY CENTRE 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 20 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

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

We are also expanding the Family Centre Creative Space to include youth and adults who want to explore their creative side. Creative Space Monday classes are for children only, while Wednesday classes are for youth and adults or families
Contact Facilitator: Pamela Rojas - E-Mail: pamrojasp@gmail.com

Music Academy – Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm or 7:00-8:00 pm 

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

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

Register for all programs here:Referral Link
 

Caregiver Only Programs

Trusting Loving Connections (Virtual)

All Caregivers of children 0-12 years of age

A 10-week group for caregivers parenting children between birth and 12. 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: Virtual
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Dates: January 21-April 1

***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: TBD
Time: TBD
Dates: January-March

Child and Caregiver Programs

Family Cooking (In Person) 

Open to the whole family

Family Cooking is a fun and interactive group that engages the entire family. Come and explore cooking the basics. What snack can I create with a potato? Can I eat a carrot raw or cooked? What can I make with red lentils? Eggs for supper? Discussion about healthy cooking, budgeting and so much more. 
In this after school program, snacks will be prepared and enjoyed together.
In partnership with Greenway Chaplin CC

Where: 116 Rouse Ave., Cambridge (Greenway Chaplin CC)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Dates: January 27-March 10

***Co-delivered with Greenway Chaplin Community Centre. FACS staff to obtain verbal consent for the sharing of client contact information with GC, prior to submitting the referral.

Child and Youth Programs

Mindful Kids

Children 6-9 years of age

An 8-week fun hangout for kids to talk about and learn more about Mindfulness through a variety of activities and exercises.
In partnership with Kinbridge Community Association

Where: 241 Southwood Dr., Cambridge (Southwood Community Centre)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Dates: January 14-March 4

***Co-delivered with Kinbridge Community Association. FACS staff to obtain verbal consent for the sharing of client contact information with Kinbridge prior to submitting the referral.
 

Incredible Kids (In Person)

Children 6-8 years of age

This fun after school program is packed with interactive activities that support children to develop tools; such as to improving their relationships with both children and adults, empathy, self-esteem, identification and labelling of feelings, problem solving mindful and many more!
In partnership with Grow Community Centre

Where: 1 Groh Ave., Cambridge (Grow Community Centre)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Dates: January 15-March 4 

***Co-delivered with Grow Community Centre. FACS staff to obtain verbal consent for the sharing of client contact information with Grow CC prior to submitting the referral.
 

Inspire (In Person)

Children/Youth - 9-11 years of age. Grades 4-6. Inspire is a free, afterschool group for youth in Grades 4-6.

Join us for fun and games, where they will discuss topics including bullying, family changes, building empathy within the world around us to support a healthy future and much more.

In partnership with Women’s Crisis Services
Where: 505 Franklin St., N., (Stanley Park Community Centre)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Dates: January 12-March 9

***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.
 

I AM (In Person)

Children/Youth 11-13 years of age. Youth Grades 6-8. 

I AM is a free, 8 week afterschool group that works to build healthy relationships with friends, family and classmates through building self-esteem and self-worth. Through fun, engaging and interactive activities, I AM examines the importance of healthy relationships and a positive personal image. The group brings awareness and explore topics that can impact an individual’s self-esteem and how that can affect daily decisions and relationship in an age of strong media influences
In partnership with Women’s Crisis Services

Where: 80 Tartan Ave., Kitchener (Huron Community Centre)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Dates: January 14-March 4

***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.