THINGS TO DO | #COCHRANETOGETHER | COCHRANE.CA | AUG 5-19 BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS (ages 0-5) STAY AND PLAY KITS These kits simplify your fun at-home activities. Kits are delivered to your door and include all the instructions and supplies for crafts and games. One kit per family. Register at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide BOOKWORMS AND SONGBIRDS Join us for a virtual story time followed by fun and interactive songs. Book of the week will be posted on fb.com/cochraneFRN Date
Time
Watch
Wed Aug 5
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
Wed Aug 12
10-10:30am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469747452
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME (zoom password: 6Ckcz4) Tune in for storytime fun and songs to get your little ones moving and grooving! Register for bi-weekly craft session* cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide Date
Time
Watch
Thu Aug 6
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377599648
*Thu Aug 13
10:30-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377599648
SCAVENGER HUNT Head outdoors and have fun exploring local parks and open spaces! Find the items on the list we email. Go whenever is best for your family! Activity is not monitored or facilitated by staff. Date
Time
Watch
Tue Aug 11
1:30-2:30pm Register by noon Wed; list sent by email
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT (AGES 12-18) Search through online resources to learn about your mental well-being, how to take care of yourself and how to help others. Complete the final quiz for your chance to win one of three Wellness Kits valued at $30 and a Grand Prize Wellness Kit valued at $50. Register to receive your scavenger hunt instructions at cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide
ARTS AND CULTURE NEW: all classes are FREE. Online drop-ins welcome with registration. Register: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide MUSIC MAGIC EXPLORER, PLAY, CREATE, BUILD, MUSIC TOGETHER! (AGES 6-11) Date
Time
Aug 4-7
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
BUILD 3-D TINY/TALL CREATIONS AND MEGA/SMALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS! (AGES 6-11) Date
Time
Aug 10-14
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
LET’S DRAW/PAINT/SING AND PLAY, LIKE AN ARTIST! (AGES 6-11) Date
Time
Aug 17-21
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
CREATE SPLASH PAINTINGS AND MUSIC MAGIC TOGETHER! (AGES 6-11) Date
Time
Aug 24-28
11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
Register by noon the day before the session: cochrane.ca/ProgramGuide TRIPLE P TALKS Join an accredited Triple P practitioner for practical information and strategies on a variety of parenting topics! Date
Time
Watch
Tue Aug 11
10-10:30am
Topic: Self Esteem (school aged) Zoom link sent to registered email
Tue Aug 18
10-10:30am
Topic: Separation Anxiety (preschool aged) Zoom link sent to registered email
INFANT MASSAGE (4 weeks to not yet crawling) join us to learn massage strokes and how they benefit your baby, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. No prior skills required. Please register by noon day of program. Date
Time
Wed Aug 19 2-3pm
Watch Zoom link sent to registered email
PARENT COFFEE AND CONNECT Join other parents and caregivers for conversation and connection. A family support worker helps guide conversation and answer questions. Date
Time
Location
Tue Aug 18
2-3pm
In the field across from the Family Resource Network (127 First Ave West)
MENTAL HEALTH TIP Learn a new skill. Have you ever wanted to play an instrument? Perhaps learn a new language? Keep your mind busy!