COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS 2008  WINTER SCHEDULE:  KITCHENER  

These programs are offered in collaboration with community partners for community members who live in the catchment areas of these centres and open agency families. 

Where noted; the program is for children in care and their caregivers.  Groups will not run during the week of March Break unless otherwise noted.

PROGRAM NAME

WHO CAN ATTEND?

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

DATES &

TIMES

Make the Connection 1

 


Parents and their

infants 0 – 12 months

This enjoyable program combines parent-baby activities, parent discussion and personalized video feedback. Find out ways to help your baby feel close to you and discover her/his world!

Courtland Shelley

Tuesday January 15  March 11  12:30-2:30

In care program to be offered in Cambridge at Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre.  Please contact Lee-Anne Barker ext 3472 for further information.

Make the Connection 2

Parents and their toddlers 12 months to 2 years

This interactive program includes parent-toddler activities, parent discussion and personalized video feedback. Learn about helping your toddler to feel secure, connect with other children, setting limits with love and more!

Chandler Mowatt

Early Years Centre

Early Years Centre

Tuesday January 22 – March 11 12:30-2:30

Thursday January 17-March 6 1-3

In care program Friday January 18-March 17 9:30-11:30

Play & Learn

Parents and their preschoolers 3-5 years

A 10-week program for parents and their children ages 3-5 yrs. Children attend their own playgroup, while parents meet together and learn new ways to handle difficult behavior, set clear rules and develop a more positive relationship with your child through play!

Kingsdale

Monday Jan. 21 – Friday March 26 9:30-12

 (Parent and child attend on Friday.  Child only on Monday)

Incredible Kids

Children 6-11 years of age

(age range to be defined by centre)

This fun, after school program is packed with activities that help children develop tools to improve their relationships with both other children and adults, as well as feel good about themselves!

Sunnydale

Paulander

Mon. Jan. 16-March 19 3:30-5 approx

Thursday Jan 16-March 12 3:30-5 approx.

Strengthening Families Together for the Future 

Parents and their children ages 7-11

A 14 week program for caregivers and their children, ages 7-11 who are wanting to improve family relations, strengthen parenting skills and build children’s life skills to strengthen their resistance to substance abuse pressures.

Dinner included!

Cambridge Family Visiting Centre

(Langs Farm)

To be offered in Cambridge at the Cambridge Family Visiting Centre. Please contact Lee-Anne Barker ext 3472 for further information

Referral Form:  wp/new/more/spe. Serv. Referrals/Com Group  Referral Form

OR email information to Special Service Referrals

OR contact Lee-Anne Barker Ext 3472 or Julie Watts Ext 3001.

 
 

 


 

COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS 2008  WINTER SCHEDULE:  CAMBRIDGE 

These programs are offered in collaboration with community partners for community members who live in the catchment areas of these centres and open agency families. 

Where noted; the program is for children in care and their caregivers.  Groups will not run during the week of March Break unless otherwise noted.

PROGRAM NAME

WHO CAN ATTEND?

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

DATES &

TIMES

Make the Connection 1

 


Parents and their

infants 0 – 12 months

This enjoyable program combines parent-baby activities, parent discussion and personalized video feedback. Find out ways to help your baby feel close to you and discover her/his world!

Langs Farm Village Association

Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre

Tuesday January 15  March 11  1-3

Tuesday January 29-April 1 4:30-6:30pm

Make the Connection 2

Parents and their toddlers 12 months to 2 years

This interactive program includes parent-toddler activities, parent discussion and personalized video feedback. Learn about helping your toddler to feel secure, connect with other children, setting limits with love and more!

 

To be offered in Kitchener at Chandler Mowatt and the Ontario Early Years Centre. Please contact Lee-Anne Barker ext 3472 for further information.

To be offered in Kitchener at the Ontario Early Years Centre, for children in care.  Please contact Lee-Anne Barker ext 3472

Play & Learn

Parents and their preschoolers 3-5 years

A 10-week program for parents and their children ages 3-5 yrs. Children attend their own playgroup, while parents meet together and learn new ways to handle difficult behavior, set clear rules and develop a more positive relationship with your child through play!

Cambridge Early Years Centre   

Monday Jan. 14 – Thursday March 20 12:30-3

 (Parent and child attend on Thursday.  Child only on Monday)

Incredible Kids

Children 6-11 years of age

(age range to be defined by centre)

This fun, after school program is packed with activities that help children develop tools to improve their relationships with both other children and adults, as well as feel good about themselves!

Greenway Chaplin Community Centre 

Christopher Champlain Community Centre

Mon. Jan. 14- March 17 3:30-5 (approx) ages 6-8

Thursday Jan 24- March 27 3:30-5 (approx) 9-11

Strengthening Families Together for the Future 

Parents and their children ages 7-11

A 14 week program for caregivers and their children, ages 7-11 who are wanting to improve family relations, strengthen parenting skills and build children’s life skills to strengthen their resistance to substance abuse pressures.

Dinner included!

Cambridge Family Visiting Centre

(Langs Farm)

Wed. Feb. 6 – May 7 5-8pm

Referral Form:  wp/new/more/spe. Serv. Referrals/Com Group  Referral Form

OR email information to Special Service Referrals

OR contact Lee-Anne Barker Ext 3472 or Julie Watts Ext 3001.