Summer Program Guide 2023

W E L C O M E

KARA Family Resource Centre

Our Mission:

Promoting the Healthy Development of Children by Empowering Families.

About KARA

At KARA Family Resource Centre, we build meaningful relationships with clients, “meeting them where they are at” in their current life and family circumstance. We offer parenting education, family support, programs for children, early childhood developmental screening, and information and referral services KARA strives to create safe and inclusive experiences that support clients in their parenting and family life.

BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES

Summer2023 R E G I S T E R

780-478-5396

registration@kara-frc.ca

Can't make it to all the program sessions? That's okay! Our summer programs are designed for you to be able to attend them at your leisure. Registration is encouraged.

DUNLUCE TENANT CENTRE

Address

11930 162 Ave NW, Unit 9

Directions

If you are coming from the East, you will pass St Lucy Catholic School on your right and then Dunluce School on your left. It will be your first right turn into the housing complex Dunluce IV

If you are coming from the West, you will pass a shopping strip mall on your left. Continue past the soccer field. You will then turn left into the housing complex called Dunluce IV

ABOUT OUR Services

PARENT EDUCATION FAMILY SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTED REFERRALS DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING

Our qualified staff deliver parenting and children's programs, share information about child development, and help families address parenting and family concerns.

R e s o u r c e s

C o m m u n i t y R e s o u r c e s

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M i l e s t o n e C h e c k - I n

T h e A g e s a n d S t a g e s Q u e s t i o n n a i r e s c a n h e l p y o u

t o u n d e r s t a n d y o u r c h i l d s d e v e l o p m e n t i n s i x m a i n s k i l l a r e a s .

MEET OUR PROGRAM TEAM

Our program staff are the heartbeat of KARA Family Resource Centre. Our team is a group of passionate and heart-led individuals seeking to deliver meaningful programs in our community. Get to know a little bit about our vibrant program staff.

A l y s s a Family Resource Support Worker

Alyssa is passionate when it comes to working with children and families. She believes in the importance of empowering families with tools and strategies to help support the success of their child On her own time, Alyssa enjoys the outdoors with her husband and daughter, and spending time with family and friends.

M a r e s a Family Resource Support Worker

Maresa has a passion for connecting with families at KARA and building that strong foundational relationship with the families and children She enjoys hearing the families stories and providing them with the support they need Outside of KARA, Maresa enjoys being outside in nature, going on hikes, and travelling to see new places.

MEET OUR PROGRAM TEAM

S a r a

Family Resource Support Worker

Sara loves getting to connect with the children and families who attend our programs. Sara is passionate about early childhood development and supporting families through these important years Outside of KARA, Sara enjoys taking dance classes, cuddling up with her two cats, and connecting with friends and family.

W i n i f r e d

Family Support Worker

Winifred values building lasting connections with families through dignity and respect She seeks to empower families with life skills and strategies that will ensure they enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Winifred is compassionate, caring, and loves adventures! Embracing change and trying new things is her way of life

X i a l i n g

Family Support Worker

Xialing has a passion for helping families thrive She provides practical support to families facing challenging times. Her warm and non-judgmental approach focuses on building resilience. In her spare time, she loves playing games and travelling with her family.

Maria is passionate about connecting families and individuals to the resources they need to empower them to improve their lives. She loves meeting families inside of KARA and out in the community and cherishes each conversation with them. Maria is a tireless advocate for those without a voice, and she strives to assist those in need. Maria enjoys spending time with her family, boyfriend and friends, and very soon with her new pug Morgana.

Call: 780-975-6411

Email: maria@kara-frc.ca

Family Navigator

Little Gardeners

July 10-August 21

10:00am-11:00am

0-6 years

A parented program At KARA Main

Summer Student Takeover

July 17-August 14

1:00pm-2:30pm 5-12years At KARA Main

MindfulMonday FamilyEvening

July17-August21

DinnerServed 5:00pm

FamilyPrograms 5:30pm-7:00pm

AtKARAMain

Programs:

GrowingTogether ForMoms

TriplePforDads ForDads

FriendshipFactory

6-12years

Let'sMove!

25-6years

Summer Programs

A T A G L A N C E

How to Talk so Kids will Listen With Amity House

July 11-July 25

10:30am-11:30am

At Evansdale Park

Afterschool Adventures

July 11-August 22

1:30pm-3:00pm

6-12 years

Dunluce Tenant Centre

Kids in the Kitchen

July 11, 18, 25

August 1, 8, 15, 22

1:30pm-3:00pm

6-12 years

Mosaic Centre

Family Fun Night

July 18 - August 22

Dinner Served 5:00pm

5:30pm-7:00pm

At KARA Main Bring the whole family!

Breakfast Club

Art Day

July 19 - August 23

8:00am-9:30am For the whole family

At KARA Main

Wellness

Wednesday

July12-August23

Lunchat11:30am

FamilyPrograms

10:00am-11:30am

AtKARAMain

Programs:

BrightMinds Adventures

25-6years

LittleLeaders

6-12years

ConversationCafe

Parents&Caregivers

Afterschool Adventures

July 12-August 23

2:30pm-5:00pm

6-12 years

2 Locations:

Dunluce Tenant Centre

KARA Main

Breakfast Club

Gardening Day

July 20 - August 24

8:00am-9:30am For the whole Family

At KARA Main

Summer Student Takeover

July 20 - August 17

10:30am-11:30am

5-12years

At KARA Main Summer Books in the Park With Amity House

July 27 - August 24

10:30am-11:30am

2 Park Locations: KARA Main Evansdale Park (Amity House)

Afterschool Adventures

July 13-August 24

2:30pm-5:00pm

6-12 years

2 Locations: Dunluce Tenant Centre KARA Main

Please refer to the rest of our program guide for a detailed description of the programs including: dates, locations, and ages.

All our programs are FREE to the public

Family Programs

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Summer2023 R E G I S T E R

780-478-5396

registration@kara-frc.ca

Can't make it to all the program sessions? That's okay! Our summer programs are designed for you to be able to attend them at your leisure. Registration is encouraged.

Mindful Monday

Monday

July 17 - August 21

DATES TIME 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner at 5:00pm

6717 132 Ave, NW

Growing Together

Learn practical, everyday activities and strategies that you can use at home to help build a strong and healthy attachment with your child. All parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers are welcome to attend Children can attend Friendship Factory or Let's Move!

Triple P for Dads

Caregivers

Let's Move

Ages 2.5-6

Join us for this fun music and movement program! This program focuses on building musical literacy skills, developing gross motor skills, and connecting with our creativity. This program will introduce children to different dance styles and allow them to be creative in creating their own movement

Friendship Factory

Ages 6-12

In this program your children will develop the skills and confidence they need to form positive peer relationships This program was developed using the We Thinkers! curriculum Come join us in learning through play

Join us for dinner at 5:00pm! Page 15

Family Fun Night

All Ages

Making memories as a family is essential, and creating time to get together is always worth it. There is no easier way to build a happy family than spending quality time together! Come join us at our KARA location for family fun night events Each Tuesday we will have a wide range of activities for all ages - from Christmas in July to family board game night Please watch our social media to see what theme we will be hosting for family fun night each week

Join us for dinner at 5:00pm!

Conversation Cafe or Caregivers

Parents

Connect with other parents and caregivers over a cup of coffee or tea Discover commonalities and build friendships in this welcoming and afe space Our facilitator will gently guide a conversation on ubjects that often affect parents and caregivers Children can attend Bright Minds Adventures or Little Leaders

Bright Minds Adventures

Ages 2.5-6

in us every week for STEM based learning This program will ovide the opportunity for children to learn life-skills, ingenuity, sourcefulness, patience, and curiosity. Our Bright Minds program is signed to build confidence and support the transition to school by offering a variety of developmentally appropriate activities

Little Leaders

Ages 6-12

n this program, children learn how to overcome their negative selfalk and start believing in themselves and their abilities! Children ill build their confidence and leadership skills, learn healthy ssertiveness, practice problem-solving, and develop their growth mindset while meeting and making new friends.

Wednesday

July 19 - August 24

Early Learners Programs

AGES 0-12 YEARS OLD

Summer2023 R E G I S T E R

780-478-5396

registration@kara-frc.ca

Can't make it to all the program sessions? That's okay! Our summer programs are designed for you to be able to attend them at your leisure. Registration is encouraged.

Children's Programs

Ages 0-2.5

With Amity House

Babies learn language through social literacy experiences, which is parents interacting with them using books These experiences also serve to associate books with parental affection, attention, and approval

Families are welcome to join us in the park to read a new story, sing songs, learn baby sign language, and connect with each other. Every family will receive a copy of each week’s storybook, the song of the day, a baby sign language sheet, and can apply for the Edmonton Public Library's "Ready, Set, Go" program

Thursday July 27 - August 24

Books in the Park Little Gardeners

10:30am-11:30am

2 Locations: KARA Main & Evansdale Park (Amity House)

Ages 0-6

This drop-in program focuses on sustainability and ensuring that children have a strong understanding of nature and their role in caring for it Roll up your sleeves and dig in the dirt! Children will have the opportunity to learn all about gardening in this fun and interactive program

This is a parented program Registration is encouraged

Monday July 10 - August 21

Break: August 7

10:00-11:00am KARA 6717 132 Ave, NW

Children's Programs

Let's Move!

Ages 2.5-6

Join us for this fun music and movement program! This program focuses on building musical literacy skills, developing gross motor skills, and connecting to others with our creativity Children will be introduced to different dance styles and encouraged to be creative in creating their own movement.

*This program is a part of our Mindful Monday family evening

Monday July 17 - August 21

Break: August 7

Friendship Factory

Ages 6-12

Children will have the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence they need to form positive peer relationships This program was developed using the We Thinkers! curriculum Bring the whole family as part of our Mindful Monday Family Evening at KARA Growing Together, Triple P for Dads, and Let's Move! can be enjoyed by other family members while children attend Friendship Factory Dinner is served at 5:00pm

Monday July 17 - August 21

Break: August 7

Children's Programs

Summer Student Takeover: Monday

Ages 5-12

Our summer students have taken over KARA! They are offering fun STEAM based programs for our early learners that will help build confidence while children explore their curiosity Drop-in for some fun and excitement this summer!

Monday July 17 - August 14 Break: August 7

Summer Student Takeover: Thursday

Ages 5-12

Our summer students have taken over KARA! They are offering fun STEAM based programs for our early learners that will help build confidence while children explore their curiosity Drop-in for some fun and excitement this summer!

Thursday July 20 - August 17

10:30am-11:30am

Children's Programs

Afterschool Adventures

Ages 5-12

Children will have the opportunity to unplug and connect with others while building their self-esteem Enjoy a variety of crafts, games, and outdoor activities designed to encourage positive peer relationships while building confidence

Tuesday July 11 - August 22

Wednesday July 12 - August 23 2:30pm-5:00pm 2

Thursday July 13 - August 24 2:30pm-5:00pm

Kids in the Kitchen

Ages 6-12

Your children will master some basic kitchen skills while building their confidence cooking a meal! They will prepare nutritious food to share as a group. This program will support the development of fine/gross motor skills, build confidence, and review kitchen skills and safety This program is different and will require participants to register for individual sessions Please watch our website and social media for the weekly menu

Tuesday July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1, 8, 15, 22

Summer

Children's Programs

Ages 5-12

Children will learn how to overcome their negative self-talk and start believing in themselves and their abilities! In this program, children will build their confidence and leadership skills, learn healthy assertiveness, practice problem-solving, and develop their growth mindset.

*This program is part of our Wellness Wednesday family morning

Wednesday July 12 - August 23

Little Leaders Bright Minds Adventures

Ages 2.5-6

Join us every week for STEM based learning This program will provide the opportunity for children to learn life-skills, ingenuity, resourcefulness, patience, and curiosity. Our Bright Minds program is designed to build confidence and support the transition to school by offering a variety of developmentally appropriate activities

*This program is part of our Wellness Wednesday family morning.

DATES

Wednesday July 12-August 23

LOCATION 10:00am-11:30am Lunch at 11:30am

KARA 6717 132 Ave, NW

There are no perfect parents and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.

–

Dave Willis

Parent & Caregiver Programs

ALL PARENTS & CAREGIVERS WELCOME

Summer2023 R E G I S T E R

780-478-5396

registration@kara-frc.ca

Can't make it to all the program sessions? That's okay! Our summer programs are designed for you to be able to attend them at your leisure. Registration is encouraged.

Parent Education

Triple P For Dads

Calling all dads! This Positive Parenting Program is a curriculum based program that walks dads through the ins and outs of the early years Group members will work through 17 principles of parenting, building a tool box to nurture a healthy attachment and manage those tough parenting moments

Bring the whole family as a part of our Family Night at KARA. Growing Together, Friendship Factory, and Let's Move! can be enjoyed by other members of your family while dads attend Triple P Dinner is served at 5:00pm

Monday July 17 - August 28 Break: August 7

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

With Amity House

This program offers a step-by-step guide to learning practical strategies and concrete skills for communicating effectively with children You will learn how to deal with your child's negative feelings, express anger without being hurtful, set firm limits, resolve family conflicts peacefully, and discover ways to promote selfdiscipline and responsibility without punishment

Tuesday July 11 - July 25

Parent Education

Growing Together

The first three years of life has the most rapid period of brain development and neuroscience tells us that it is attachment built through relationship that fuels the young brain. This program will provide practical, everyday activities and strategies you can use at home to help build a strong and healthy attachment with your child Parents will spend the first hour in a group setting while their child is being cared for and the children will join in for the last half hour!

Children will have the opportunity to attend Friendship Factory or Let's Move! while parents are in growing together

Monday July 17 - August 21

Break: August 7

Conversation Cafe for Caregivers

Connect with other parents and caregivers over a cup of coffee or tea. Discover commonalities and build friendships in this welcoming and safe space. Our facilitator will gently guide a conversation on subjects that often affect parents and caregivers

Children will have the opportunity to attend Bright Minds Adventures or Little Leaders while parents are in Conversation Cafe for Caregivers

Wednesday July 12 - August 23

10:00-11:30am

Special Events

FUN EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

KARA KICKOFF SUMMER BBQ

When & Where

July 10 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Balwin Park, 12904 74 St NW, Edmonton

All are welcome to attend this family-friendly event.

What to know Tips

This outdoor event will have live entertainment and fun activities the whole family can enjoy!

Please bring along your lawn/camping chairs or a picnic blanket. Hotdogs, chips, and soda will be provided.

SummerWrap-Up

INFORMATION COMING SOON! STAY TUNED!

SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!

We would love to see your smiling face this summer! Take a picture in our programs and tag us on Facebook or Instagram, and you will be entered into our Summer Fun draw!

@karafrc

#buildingstrongfamilies

#playtolearn

#karasummer

KARA Family Resource Centre is funded by: