Parent & Child Activities
Parent & Child Activities require a parent to be in the same physical site as their child. Some of the activities have parents and children together in an activity and some activities provide opportunities for individual actions for parents and children. Please contact the group facilitator directly for more information.
Information is also available from the Candora Children’s Activities office 477-5655
Rm #266 Abbottsfield Mall, or Candora Community Centre, 474-5011 Rm #248 Abbottsfield Mall
Friday Active Living-Abbottsfield Recreation Centre (3010 119 Ave)
The Active living program is offered to families with children between the ages of 0-6.
We have many activities offered in our indoor gym, with a wide selection of toys. Bring your children to play games, interact with other children and to have Fun! Every Friday our staff will lead the children in games and activities, however parents MUST STAY IN THE BUILDING or designate another adult to be with their children. Parents are welcome to read a book, join the lunch committee, workout with the fitness equipment, participate in the parent group or just relax. The choice is yours. We occasionally go on field trips both in and out of our community to places such as the ACT pool, Borden Park, various playgrounds etc. Parents are invited to participate in parent meetings that set the direction and content of this activity. Please join us! A light nutritious snack is provided and after all that play, we invite you to join us for a FREE lunch.
Our program is a drop in program so if you can't make it every week, it’s okay. Everyone is welcome! No registration fee, and no charge. We do ask that you complete a registration form for our information.
Fridays 9:30AM – 1:00 PM Contact Crystal at 479-5895
CAC Too - Crawlers & Cruisers-
Abbottsfield Recreation Centre (3010 119 Ave)
Crawlers and Cruisers is one year old! This interactive group for parents and infants/toddlers(0-3 years) began in March of 2004. Each day provides a new focus. Playgroup, Baby Gym and Poems and Motion bring parents and children together in an upbeat, friendly, supportive environment. Come and join other parents where they read, play, sing songs and share their experiences with each other. A light snack is provided each day. Occasionally we will have special presentations on topics that parents have requested more information on such as dental care, immunizations, safety, nutrition etc. Fun and informative, this group rocks! Please join us.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- 9:30-11:30 am
Contact co-facilitators, Crystal or Alli 479-5895
Mommy & Me
Parenting support and education group. Drop in basis. Facilitated by Partners for Kids & Youth and Candora Society. A place for parent to connect with others and to community resources.
Partners for Kids & Youth
#218 Abbottsfield Mall
Thursday's from 1 - 3
Contact Jackie at 474-5011 or Keltie at 471-1251
Health For Two
Drop in program for pregnant women for some prenatal support, milk coupons every two weeks, and some good information.
#248 Abbottsfield Mall
No appointments necessary
Contact Jackie 474-5011
Family Resource Centre (including Toy Lending Library)
Community members are welcome to come in and access educational toys, books, videos, and resources. A computer is available for online information searches but we are unable to provide a printing service at this time. The Toy Lending Library has educational and fun toys available for children aged 0-6 years. After registering, parents are able to sign out toys for a two week period. We hope to have our inventory available in print soon so families can phone in their toy request. (Contact Diane at 477-5655 for more information on the inventory). We understand that sometimes toys get damaged. You will not be charged for damaged toys! We just request that the toys be returned to us.
Tuesday 1-3:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30-11:30 am
Thursday 9:30-11:30am & 1-3:30 pm
Community Resource Facilitator: Kathy 471-5988
The Candora Welcome Team
Prearranged visit in your home or other location of your choice.
The Candora Welcome Team will come to you! Two staff members can come and visit you (4 visit maximum) in your home to share resources and information about Candora, the community and other groups that may help connect you to valuable information. The team will bring an activity for your child if requested.
Candora Welcome Team: Kathy : 471-5988 or Crystal: 479-5895