Cochrane Program & Activity Guide
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 0-6YRS, BUT OPEN TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, PARENTED, DROP IN)
Join the Family Resource Network and Cochrane Public Library at parks in Cochrane for a fun-filled morning! You and your child will enjoy activities while connecting to the many resources we have to offer! In the event of inclement weather or if the smoke index reaches 7 or higher, program will be moved to the FRN at 127 First Avenue W.
Date Time Location
Thu Aug 1 10 - 11:30am The Willows Playground, 24 Willow Green Way, Cochrane
Tue Aug 6 10 - 11:30am Centennial Park Playground, 333 Mountain Street, Cochrane
Thu Aug 8 10 - 11:30am Dewey Blaney Park, 49A Caroline Drive, Cochrane
Tue Aug 13 10 - 11:30am Heritage Hills Park, 105 Heritage Hills, Cochrane
Thu Aug 22 10 - 11:30am Bragg Creek Playgound, 23 White Avenue, Bragg Creek
BABY STEPS (AGES PRENATAL-WALKING, PARENTED, DROP IN)
Connect with other parents while babies explore new activities, songs and interact with other babies!
Date Time Location
Thu Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 1 - 2:30pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
WEE-ALL (AGES 0-6YRS, PARENTED, DROP IN)
A fun-filled group with play, crafts, stories and songs.
Date Time Location
Tue Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27 1:302:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
TODDLERS IN TOW (AGES WALKING-36MOS, PARENTED, DROP IN)
At this high-energy group, parents and toddlers enjoy simple crafts, sensory tables and all kinds of toys! At the end of each session, families wind down with rhymes and singing.
Date Time Location
Mon Aug 12, 19 & 26 9:3010:45am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
FCSS: 403-851-2250 FRN: 403-851-2265
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
SUMMER WRAP-UP PARTY: BEACH PARTY (DESIGNED FOR AGES 0-6YRS, BUT OPEN TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, PARENTED, DROP IN)
Join us as we wrap up Cochrane’s Outdoor Adventure with a funfilled beach-themed party! Dive into enchanting stories, play exciting beach-themed games and enjoy delicious freezie treats. It’s a morning
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover a wide range of local agencies and resources for k-12 students and family fun activities!
QUESTIONS? frn@cochrane.ca • 403-851-2265
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Register by noon the last business day before the session: www.cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide REGISTERED, IN-PERSON unless stated otherwise.
Child minding available for certain programs, while space lasts. Call 403-851-2265 to book.
YOGA & CONNECTION
Enjoy a yoga class with your baby for a mindful and safe way to get back into movement, while your little ones join in. We will end the class with some open discussion on parenting topics. For parents and babies, newborn to crawling.
Date Time Location
Fri Aug 2, 9 & 30 1:302:45pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS) PRENATAL HEALTH GROUP (DROP-IN, IN-PERSON)
Join an AHS Childbirth Educator and Registered Dietitian while connecting with other parents. Topics include pregnancy, nutrition, labour, birth, infant feeding/sleep/care and transition to parenthood. Pregnant or parenting up to 6 mos. *Weather permitting.
Date Time Location
Wed Aug 14 10 - 11:30am Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
Wed Aug 28* 10 - 11:30am Centennial Park Playground, 333 Mountain Street
ADHD TIP TALK
Learn about strategies to help manage your child’s ADHD and connect with other parents to share common experiences. For parents with children 0-18yrs.
Date Time Location
Wed Aug 14 1:30 - 3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: HEALTHY SCREENTIME HABITS
Living in a digital age has benefits and risks for children and parents. Join an accredited Triple P Practitioner for strategies to help you establish healthy screentime habits and respond to common screentime problems. For parents with children 2-12yrs.
Date Time Location
Mon Aug 19 1:30 - 3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
TRIPLE P TIP TALK: PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR A NEW BABY
Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies to help you understand your child’s feelings and prepare them for the arrival of a new baby. For parents with children birth to 12yrs.
Date Time Location
Mon Aug 26 1:30 - 3pm Family Resource Network, 127 First Ave W.
Donate Formal Wear for High School Graduates
Help make graduation a memorable event for every student in Cochrane and Area.
We are accepting used and ready-to-wear formal attire of all sizes to ensure all graduates can celebrate in style. We need:
Dresses and gowns
Suits and jackets
Dress shirts and pants
For availability inquiries, please reach out to neighbourhoods@cochrane.ca. More info visit: cochrane.ca/blockparty
