Camrose Family Resource

Centre Association

- A Parent Link Centre Phone: 672-0141

cdss8@telus.net
www.camrosefrc.com

www.parentlinkalberta.ca

Whats budding around the Centre

Looking to Volunteer
Are you interested in the Camrose Family Resource Centre? If so, we are looking
for Board members.
We are looking for energetic, passionate, people who want to help plan family
events and make a difference in the lives of families within our encashment
area. Meetings are 10 times a year, with 5 events planned per year.
You receive the fulfillment of knowing you make a difference in families lives, have
a fun time with a great group of people, and can pre-register for 5 groups a year
offered in the Centre. We receive your energy, new ideas and perspective!
Please contact Laurie or any staff, for more information (780) 672-0141

Check out our Facebook Page Camrose Family Resource Centre

Click LIKE for updates and great information!

Indoor Playground Drop In Times

Monday: 11:30-4:30 Tuesday: 11:30-4:30

Wednesday: 8:30-4:30

Cleaning (1:30-2:30)

Thursday: 8:30-4:30

Friday: 8:30-4:30

Saturday: 10:00-2:00
(Ending May 9 not open on long weekends)

Discovery Room Drop In Times

Monday: not open

Tuesday: 11:30-4:30

Thursday: 12:00-4:30

Friday: 8:30-4:30

Wednesday: 12:00-4:30

Saturday: 10:00-2:00
(Ending May 09-not open on long weekends)

Times are subject to change

Are you having struggles getting your child to try new foods?
MEND is a FREE program for families and children ages 2 to 4.
MEND empowers children and families to become fitter, healthier and
happier!
You will learn about
Healthy eating and mealtime habits

Active play

How to read food labels

Positive parenting

What serving sizes look like

Behaviour change strategies

Building self-esteem

Healthy growth

MEND 24 is a healthy lifestyle program for

children aged 2 to 4 years and their
families. The program has 10 sessions spread
over 10 weeks. Each session is 90 minutes
long.
We are currently taking registrations for this
fantastic program. Call Laurie to register 780-672-0141

Camrose Family Resource Centre Annual Book Sale

We are collecting books for our Annual Book Sale
If you have any fiction, non fiction,
childrens books or DVDS which are taking up
room on your shelf; we would love to have them.
Drop them off at the Indoor Play ground.

Our book sale is on July 01, 2015, at the

Community Centre
This is a CASH only event

Goodbye Mealtime Struggles 2 evening sessions offered

Why wont my children listen to me???- Triple P Parenting

Telling Kids What to Do By Professor Matt Sanders

When children refuse to cooperate, it may be related to the way instructions are given.
Here are some common traps.

Too many. The more instructions you give, the more opportunities to disobey.
Too few. Children may sometimes seem disobedient because no one has taken the time to give
them clear information on what is expected.

Too vague. Shouting your sons name, then pausing and frowning because he is jumping on the
couch might not be of much help if he has also just teased his sister. State clearly what behaviours
you find unacceptable.

Asking, not telling: Dont phrase an instruction as a question. If you ask: Would you like to go to
bed now? be prepared for them to say: No.

Poorly timed. Asking your child to do something while they are busy watching their favourite
television show will probably result in them ignoring the instruction.

Shouting from a distance. Instructions shouted from one room to another are often ignored simply
because parents are not there to back up the instruction.

Emotionally laden. Children react to the emotional tone of what parents say to them. Calling
children stupid or an idiot shows disapproval of the child rather than the childs behaviour. Although it can be difficult, parents should work to control expressions of anger when giving children
instructions.

If you want your child to stop doing something, remember to tell them what to do instead. Give
your child time to cooperate and praise them when they do so or carry out a logical consequence
if they refuse.

Professor Matt Sanders is founder of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

Camrose Family Resource Centre A

Parent Link Centre Spring 2015
PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 5 years old
Facilitated groups for families with songs, stories, finger plays and crafts. A great opportunity
for parents with young children to meet other parents, access information and resources, while
spending quality time with their children.

Programs for Families with Infants

Programs

Curious Cuties

Location

Dates

Time

Fee

Come to learn and enjoy songs, rhymes and other activities to do with your babies! We will have social
time with other families, be introduced to various community resources and programs.
Fridays:

Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Camrose Public
Health

Session 1:
April 10, 17, 24 & May 1

Age Group

(5510 46 Ave)

Session 2:

0-18 months

9:00-10:00 am

No Charge

May 15, 22, 29 & June 5

With Infant Massage we use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love, caring and

Infant Massage
Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Age Group
3 weeks to
pre-crawling

respect to aid in the bonding process. Infant massage assists in the growth and development of baby's
body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can bring relief to complaints of colic, constipation, respiratory
disorders and sleeping difficulties. Pre-registration is a must!!
Tuesdays:
Camrose
Public
Library

May 5, 12, 19 & 26

10:00-11:00 am

No Charge

Programs for Families with Preschoolers

Signing Time
Level 3
Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Age Group
6-months to 3 years

Lil Fingers
Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Through songs, stories and games, you will learn an exciting way to help your children communicate!
There are so many benefits to signing with your children!
*Level #1 and #2 are not mandatory before Level #3, however it is strongly recommended.
Thursdays:
Camrose
Public Library

April 9, 16, 23, 30, & May 7

No Charge

Join us for some art and sensory experiences! We will provide fun, toddler safe activities that are
designed to encourage exploration, language and fine motor skills.
Thursdays:
Discovery
Room

April 16, 23, 30 & May 7

Age Group
18 months to
3 years

10:00-11:15am

Younger siblings welcome

10:00-11:00am

$10/family
* Parents please dress
your children in play
clothes

Centre programs continued...

Fuzzy Pickles
Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Age Group
18 months4 years

Messy Madness
Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

FUN for 4 weeks!! Parents will engage with children through songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories,
sensory activities, games and more to encourage language and fine motor skills. Snack is provided.
Younger siblings welcome
Session 1:
Tuesdays:
Indoor
Session #1 April 7, 14, 21, 28
Playgroun/
Session #2 June 2, 9, 16
Discovery
Room
Session 2:
Victoria Park
Playground

10:00-11:15am

If inclement weather, we will meet

at the Centre

(54 ave at 62 St.)

Come play and get messy!!! Cool and Creative theme based Messy Play Activities are provided each
week.
Mondays:
Discovery Room

April 13, 20, 27, May 4

1:30-2:30pm

2 1/2years 5 years

Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Age Group

$10/family
Please have your child
dressed in PLAY
clothes

Age Group

Parent Child
Mother Goose

$10/family

Throughout these sessions, families can learn new ways to tell stories, sing songs and have fun with
rhymes.
Mondays:
Camrose
Public Library

May 25, June 1, 8, 15

10:30-11:30 am

$10/family

0 6 years

MEND Program

Are you ready for active play, snack-time, and creative play? Each session will end with a parent/
caregiver workshop covering nutrition and mind/behaviour change for 10 weeks.
Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It!

Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at 10am

Age Group
2 years -4 years

Parents At Play

Indoor Play
Ground and
Discovery
Room

18 months to 4 years

Please bring
Indoor Shoes

Along with a Pediatric Physical Therapist and Therapy Assistant parents will learn about the eight
different kinds of play and how they are important for your childs developmentplay time is included.

Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at 10am

Age Group

Free, however space is

limited

Starting in Spring Registration

on-going== Call Laurie

Mondays:
Stoney Creek
Centre
5320 39
Avenue

April 13, 20, 27, May 4

10:00-11:00 am

$10/family

Centre programs continued...

Learn how to create simple, healthy recipes to take home and eat or bake with your family.
Lil Chefs
Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Tuesdays:
Discovery Room

May 5, 12, 19 & 26

10:00-11:15am

$10/family

Age Group
3 years 5 years

Programs for Families with Preschoolers Evening

Weird Science
Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Each week parents and children will explore different branches of the world of science. Fun experiments,
books and crafts will be used to teach your child some science basics.
Tuesdays:
Discovery Room

April 7, 14, 21, & 28

6:30-7:30pm

$10/family

Age Group
3 years -5 years

Drop In Programs for families with Children 0-6 years

Wednesday
Morning Drop In
Playgroup
No registration required.
Just drop in.

Come join us for active play in the soccer field as well as songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes, stories
and a themed craft or activity!
Community
Centre Indoor
soccer field &
Discovery
Room

Free
Every Wednesday

10:00-11:30 am

April 1-June 10

Parents please bring

your childs snacks,
water and indoor
shoes.

Come join us for fun active play as well as songs, finger plays, and nursery rhymes!
Friday Morning Drop
In Playgroup
No registration required.
Just drop in.

Crafternoon!
No registration required.
Just drop in.

Fridays:
Indoor Soccer
Field

April 10June 5

10:00-11:00 am

Parents please bring

your childs snacks,
water and indoor
shoes.

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! We will be pulling out the craft bins and getting creative! There will
be a different project to complete each week. Try something new and see what your children can do!
Thursdays:
Discovery Room

May 14, 21, 28 & June 4

Age Group
2 1/2 years 5 years

Free

NEW and DROP IN!!

1:30-2:30pm

Free

Parenting Programs includes Triple P

Me time for Moms

Registration begins on
Saturday, March 21 at
10am

Triple P Discussion
Group
for Parents of
Children 0-12
Dealing with
Disobedience May 6

Moms can come and enjoy time together with other moms discussing topics that are relevant to their life
and learn self care strategies. Self care strategies will include pampering, relaxation skills, art and basic
cooking for your children. After the activities join us for a delicious cup of tea.
Childcare is provided.
Thursdays:
Camrose
Community
Church

April 9, 16, 23, 30

9:30-11:30am

Must register for

childcare

Triple P Discussion Group is a short small group session run by a trained Triple P practitioner.
In a relaxed group session, your practitioner will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with your
childs problem behavior. Youll also be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and
information to help you try your new strategies at home.
You are welcome to attend one discussion or all of them.

Hassle-free Shopping
with Children May
13

Camrose
Community
Centre

Managing Fighting and

Aggression May 20

Room 231

Wednesdays

6:30-8:30pm

May 6, 13, 20 & 27

Developing good
bedtime routines
May 27

Triple P

Free

Free, however
registration is
required. Please
call Angela at (780)
672-0141 to
register.

Group Triple P is for parents who want intensive training in positive parenting skills. You will
leave the program with a personalized parenting plan unique to your individual family.
Group Triple P is available for parents of children 0-12.

Level 4 Group

Please call to see if Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.

for Parents of
Children 0-12

Camrose
Community
Centre

Wednesdays:

April 08, 15, 22, 29 & May 27

Spring is when you feel like

whistling even with a shoe full
of slush. ~Doug Larson

6:15-8:15pm

Free, however
registration is
required.
If you require
childcare please
contact Kim
780-672-0141

Camrose Family Resource Centre

A Parent Link Centre
Rural Spring 2015 Schedule
PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 5yrs
DROP IN facilitated playgroups for families with songs, stories, finger plays and crafts. A great opportunity for
parents with young children to meet other parents, access information and resources, while spending quality time
with their children. Triple P support is also available at all rural playgroups.

Programs

Location

Dates

Time

Fee/Contact

10:00-11:30am

Contact Kari at
(780) 672-0141

Wednesdays
Bashaw
Monkey Business

Bashaw

(the 1st & 3rd of each month)

Bashaw
Public Library

April 8, 22, May 6, 20, June 3, 17

Dads (or uncles, grandpas, male caregivers) are welcome to come along to our first ever Lego
Kidnection session which includes pretzels, beer and LEGO. Learn strategies on how to
connect with your children while building a project. Come find out how easy it is to make a
long lasting Kidnection Have your photo taken with your dad in the photo booth so you can
remember your special day together! Must pre- register

Lets Make a
Kidnection

Bashaw
Library

Saturday, May 9

1:00-3:00 pm

Contact Kari at
(780) 672-0141 or
email at
cdss18@telus.net

10:00-12:00 pm

Contact April at
(780) 672-0141
for more
information or
Facebook page
Bawlf
Playgroup

Every Thursday
Bawlf

Bawlf
Lutheran
Church

Parents bring their

own snack

Flagstaff county
Infant Massage

Childcare is
available
$5 to cover
child-minding cost

Group meets every week.

(Parent Link visits on the
1st & 3rd Thursdays
April 2, 16, May 7, 21,
June 4

With Infant Massage we use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love,
caring and respect to aid in the bonding process. Infant massage assists in the growth and
development of baby's body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can bring relief to complaints of
colic, constipation, respiratory disorders and sleeping difficulties.
MUST PRE-REGISTER

Bawlf
Lutheran
Church

Mondays
10:15-11:15am
April 13, 20, 27
* Children must be over 3
weeks of age

Contact April at
cdss13@telus.net
or call
780-672-0141 to
register

Rural Spring Programming Continued ...

Triple P Discussion Group is a short small group session run by a trained Triple P practitioner.
Triple P Discussion
Group for Parents
of Children 0-12

In a relaxed group session, your practitioner will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with your
childs problem behavior. Youll also be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and
information to help you try your new strategies at home.

Developing good
bedtime routines
May 6

You are welcome to attend one discussion or all of them.

Dealing with
Disobedience May
13

Bashaw

Wednesdays

Public Library

May 6, 13, 20 & 27

6:15-8:15pm

Free, however
registration is
required. Please call
April at (780)
672-0141 to
register.

10:00-11:30am

Contact Kari at
(780) 672 -0141
or email
cdss18@telus.net

Hassle-free Shopping
with Children May
20
Childcare is not available for
this group.

Managing Fighting and

Aggression May 27

Forestburg PLAY
for me and you

Fridays
Forestburg
Public Library

(2nd & 4th Friday of the month)

April 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 12
(No Parent Link on the 12th)

Forestburg

Dads (or uncles, grandpas, male caregivers) are welcome to come along to our first ever Lego
Kidnection session which includes pretzels, beer and LEGO. Learn strategies on how to
connect with your children while building a project. Come find out how easy it is to make a
long lasting Kidnection Have your photo taken with your dad in the photo booth so you can
remember your special day together! Must pre- register

Lets Make a
Kidnection

Triple P Level 4
Group

for Parents of
Children 0-12 years

Forestburg
Library

Saturday, May 30

10:00-12:00 pm

Contact Kari at
(780) 672-0141
or email at
cdss18@telus.net

Group Triple P is for parents who want intensive training in positive parenting skills. You will leave the
program with a personalized parenting plan unique to your individual family. Group Triple P is available
for parents of children 0-12.

Please call to see if Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.
Killam/Forestburg
If interested please email
cdss18@telus.net

Free, however
registration is
required.

Rural Spring Programming Continued ...

Thursdays
Daysland
PLAYgroup

Daysland
Alliance
Church

(the 2nd & 4th of each month)

Hay Lakes
Our Saviour
Lutheran
Church

Fridays

Parents bring their

own snack

Hay Lakes Parent

Tot Playgroup

10:00-12:00 pm

April 9, 23, May 14, 28

10:0012:00 pm

$2 per family/
visit Contact
April at 780
672-0141 for
more
information or
Facebook page
Hay Lakes

9:30- 12:00 pm

Please contact

(the 2nd & 4th of every month)

April 10, 24, May 8, 22

Holden Parent
Nursery

Contact April at
(780) 672-0141
for more
information or
Facebook page
Daysland
Playgroup

Every Tuesday
Holden
Community
Hall

Parents bring their

own snack

Group meets every week.

Parent Link visits on the
1st & 3rd Tuesday.

Krisha
780-688-2488

April 21, May 5, 19, June 2 & 16

Killam Playgroup

Flagstaff
Family
Resource
Centre Killam
Agriplex

Tuesdays

10:00-11:30am

(the 2nd & 4th of each month)

$5 drop in fee
Contact Kareen
for more
information

April 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 9

(780) 672-0141
Killam Messy
Madness

Age Group
2 1/2 5 years

Come play and get messy!!! Cool and Creative theme based Messy Play Activities are provided each
week.
Wednesdays:
Killam Public
Library located
in the school
5017 49
Avenue

10:30-11:30am

Free

April 22, 29, May 6 & 13

Must preregister call

780-672-0141

Please have your

child dressed in
PLAY clothes

Rural Winter Programming Continued ...

No fee

Tuesdays
Lougheed
Play, Learn and
Grow Together

(the 2nd & 4th of every month)

Lougheed
Fieldhouse
(Arena)

10:00-11:30 am

April 14, 28, May 12

Wednesdays
Lougheed
Playgroup

Lougheed
Community
Hall

(only on the 3rd Wednesday of

the month)

10:30-12:00pm

April 15, May 20, June 17

New Norway
Parent
& Tot

Wednesdays
New Norway
Community
Hall

10:00-12:00pm

(the 2nd and 4th of each month)

April 8, 22, May 13, 27,
June 10, 24

Parents bring their

own snack

For more
information please
telephone
Angela (780)
672 0141
No fee For more
information
please
telephone
Angela
(780) 672 0141
For more
information
please like our
Facebook page
New
Norway
Parents and Tots
playgroup or
telephone Angela
@ 780 6720141

Fridays
Round Hill
Round Hill Rugrats

Community
Centre

(the 1st & 3rd of every month

except April)

10:00-12:00pm

$30/family/year
Contact Kari at
(780) 672-0141 or

April 10, 24, May 1, 15, June 5

cdss18@telus.net

Mondays
Ryley Mystery
PLAY Date

Good News
Church

10:00-11:30am

For more
information please
contact Kim at
(780) 663-3730

9:30-11:30 am

$3.00 per family/

dayhome/ visit

(once a month)
April 13, May 11
Every Tuesday

Tofield
Kids Spot Tofield
Playgroup

Community
Centre

Group meets every week.

(Parent Link visits on the 1st &
3rd Tuesday.)
April 7, May 12, 26,
June 2, 16

Contact Kari at
(780) 672-0141 or
cdss18@telus.net

Rural Spring Programming Continued ...

Tofield
Kids have Stress
too!

Stress is a normal part of everyday life for children and adults. It helps to motivate us and adds
a positive challenge to life. However too much stress can be counter productive and overwhelming.
Even very young children experience stress, and it is important for parents to recognize and
help children learn to deal effectively with it. High levels of unrelieved stress can lead to
behavior problems and can interfere with a childs ability to function normally. When we help
children deal with stress, they begin to build coping skills they will need throughout life.
Parents and or caregivers have the ability to help their children deal with stress using simple
tools. To learn these tools register for Kids have Stress too

CW Sears
School

Thursdays:

6:15-8:15pm

April 16, 30, May 7

Free, however
registration is
required.

Have you ever been faced with a moment when your children just dont do as they are told?
Triple P

Dealing with
Disobedience

Viking Stay and

Play

In this discussion group you will receive some positive parenting suggestions to help teach your
children to accept limits, do as they are told and understand the meaning of the word no

Tofield
Community
Hall

Tuesday:

Viking
Alliance
Church

Wednesdays

Pre-registration is
required.

Triple P
Level 4 Group

10:00-11:30

$3.00 for drop in fee

April 21

May 6, 13, 20, & 27

Childcare provided

10:30-11:30am

Contact Kareen at
(780) 672-0141 to
register

$5 per family, donated back

to the Church
Group Triple P is for parents who want intensive training in positive parenting skills. You will
leave the program with a personalized parenting plan unique to your individual family. Group
Triple P is available for parents of children 0-12.
Please call to see if Group Triple P might be right for you and your family.
If childcare is a barrier for you please call April 780-672-0141

for Parents of
Children 0-12

Viking

Mondays:

Alliance Church
April 20, 27, May 4, 11 & June 08

6:15-8:15pm

Free, however
registration is
required.

Sing ~a~ long fun songs you learned at playgroup

Little Bicycle
(Have your child lay on their back and moves their
legs like they were riding a bicycle Great for
gasy babies)

I have a little bicycle; I bought it at the shop

And when I see a red light, I know its time to stop!
I have a little bicycle; I ride it through the gate
And when I see a yellow light, I know its time to
wait!
I have a little bicycle; I ride it to and fro
And when I see a green light, I know its time to go!

Zoom Zoom Zoom

( A great song to use while waiting in a line up or as
a transition song)

Zoom Zoom Zoom were going to the moon

And if you want to take a trip, climb aboard my rocket
ship
Zoom zoom zoom were going to the moon
In 5 4 3 2 1 Blast off!!!!!!!
(other additions Fun, fun, fun were going to the sun
Far, Far, Far were going to the stars

Garden snail
Slowly, slowly very slowly goes the garden snail
Slowly, slowly very slowly up the garden trail
Quickly, quickly very quickly goes the little mouse
Quickly, quickly very quickly to is little house

Kindergarten here we come.

Camrose and area Early Childhood

Development Coalition presents.

Here we come!
Saturday April 18, 2015
Camrose Community Centre, Field House
10:00-2:00pm
Admission is Free!

Let us help in your preparation

Professionals on site to answer any questions you may have in regards to Kindergarten Readiness:
Battle River School Division

Summer Program options in Camrose

Camrose Children Centre Out of School Care

Preschool programs

Camrose Family Resource Centre~ A Parent Link Centre St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School (EICS)
Registered Dietitian

Occupational Therapist

Speech Language Pathologist

Family Literacy
And many more.

Does your Child have an Abundance of Energy?

Parent & Tot Time

Indoor Soccer Field
Monday ~ Friday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm &&& 2:00-2:45pm
Free of Charge
(Please have clean footwear or socks and be sure
your stroller tires are wiped dry)
Thank-you to the city of Camrose for continuing Parent & Tot Time and for
offering this program to our community at large.

Camrose Family Resource Centre Associa on - A Parent Link Centre

#3 Community Centre 4516 54th Street
Phone: 672-0141
email: cdss8@telus.net
www.camrosefrc.com
Meet our staffDirector
Laurie Jansen
Program Manager
Kari Cameron

www.parentlinkalberta.ca

Early Childhood Program Coordinators

Lorraine Bell
Kim Kienitz

Kareen Nelson
April McCorquindale

Angela Vanouck
Bailey Lassessen

Tannis Gunderson
Wilm Hilchie

Taking Action on Bullying

Jennifer Hastings