Babysitting Training Course
Readytostartyourfirstjob?TheCanada SafetyCouncilBabysittersTrainingCourse givesyoutheskillsandconfidencetobecome acertified,responsiblesitter.
Canada Safety Council
Child Care Essentials
Master
forchildrenandinfants.
Safety & First Aid
Howtosafelynavigatechildcareand preventaccidents.
Leadership Skills
Professionalismandhowtomanagea babysittingbusiness.
TheCanadaSafetyCouncil BabysittersTrainingCourse isa3dayprogramdesignedtoteachyoungpeoplethe skillsandresponsibilityneededtosafelycarefor childrenandrunasuccessfulbabysittingbusiness.
Why Become Certified:
Getpeaceofmindwithprofessionaltrainingand instructiontoprepareyouthforbabysitting:
Safemealtimepractices
Timemanagementandscheduling
Introductiontobasicfirstaid
Healthybedtimeroutines
Stay n’ Play
Wednesdays 10am-12pm
A place for parents and their young children to learn, play, and socialize together. Arctic Spas Recreation
Early Childhood Play
Enriching your child’s early years by sharing in weekly parent and tot activities.
For parents and caregivers of children 0-6yrs of age. Join our parenting community as we come together to share experiences through play and socialization.
Stay n’ Play is a free, drop in parent & tot group focused on the importance of early childhood play and social enrichment for caregivers. Share your experiences, concerns, triumphs and disasters of parenthood—or just have a good laugh together!
Located in Arctic Spas Recreation Complex’s fieldhouse, a large gymnasium setting. Our family friendly setting is a comfy backdrop to get out of the house and enjoy the morning with your baby. Free play format with a wind-down at the end of each morning. Engaging play such as playdough creation, finger painting, water play, and ages and stages fundamental milestone play.
Infant Massage
Join us this April for our 4 week Infant Massage program at Arctic Spas Rec Complex. Brought to you by Leduc County; through these guided sessions parents will learn nurturing massage techniques to promote bonding, improve baby sleep, and ease colic and digestion issues.
WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 8-29 10:30-11:15am
INSTRUCTOR LEAD
Arctic Spas Rec Complex RELAXING
LeducCountyinfant massageinstructorwilllead parentsthroughspecialized infantmassagetechniques.
Join us for these free sessions in the upper level of Arctic Spas Rec Complex.
Promotes deeper, longer sleep patterns for baby and calmer bedtime routines for caregivers.
Family drop-in
Thorsby
Leduc County Family Resource Network
Our Family Resource Network hosts weekly family drop-in programs offering a variety of activities, tools and resources to support childhood development. Get more information at www.leduc-county.com/frn
X Resources
X Referral
X Coffee
X Snacks
X Programs X Supports X Kid Kits
X Much more X Crafts X Games X Wifi X Computer use
Drop in location
Thorsby: 4711 48 Ave.
In the modular building across from Arctic Spas Recreation Complex
Tuesdays from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thorsby Early Childhood Resource Fair
Calling all parents with children 0 to 6 years of age!
Our Early Childhood Resource Fair offers a FREE fun-filled morning that includes a petting zoo, activities, snacks, and door prizes! There will be resource tables from various community agencies and lots of developmental information and activities for children 0 to 6 years old.
X Date: Monday, Apr. 27, 2026
X Time: 10 a.m. to noon
X Location: Arctic Spa Recreation Complex, 4901 48 Ave., Thorsby
X Register: none needed!
The Looksee Checklist is a simple, easy-to-use developmental tool designed to help monitor a child’s development from one month to six years of age, featuring a short list of “yes” or “no” questions about the child’s abilities.
Join us to take a quick look at your child’s development, celebrate their successes, and learn how to access services to support areas of concern.
X Date: Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026
X Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
X Location: Warburg Public Library, 5212 50 Ave., Warburg
X Registration: None necessary - Drop in!
X More information: lookseechecklist.com
Helping children thrive with routines
Does your child struggle to complete everyday activities like getting ready for bed, shifting from playtime to another activity, or leaving the house? Do you want to create an environment that helps them build new skills and grow their independence?
If so, join this session to learn:
• why routines are good for your child and the whole family
• how to create routines
• ideas to handle common challenges
We will be joining AHS to offer this webinar intended for parents and caregivers who have children 1 to 10 years old. It’s also suitable for parents and caregivers of children with developmental delays and autistic or neurodivergent children. Snacks will be provided.
X Date: Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026
X Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
X Location: Calmar Public Library, 4750 50 Ave., Calmar
X Registration: Online, Leduc-County.com/helping-children-thrive or email Loretta@Leduc-County.com
BASKETBALL ASKETBALL PICKUP
Per Person
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 9am-Noon
MANAGING
Dealing with hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping or mood swings related to menopause?
Discover ways to help manage these symptoms through lifestyle changes, pelvic floor therapy, nonprescription and prescription therapy options including a detailed discussion on hormone therapy.
X Date: Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026
X Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
X Location: Online - Zoom
X Registration: leduc-county.com/managing-menopause, call 780-941-2382 or email taryn.garbitt@leduc-county.com
Deadline to register: Apr. 5
Sessions will be facilitated by Melissa, a registered nurse at the Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network. Melissa grew up on a farm in Leduc County and has built her career in rural nursing. Join the conversation!
Your Health, Your Voice: Self-Advocacy in Health Care
Please join Marg Buerger and Sharon Lang from the Office of the Alberta Health Advocate for an engaging and informative presentation designed to help empower older adults and their families to be effective advocates in their own health and health care.
Key topics covered include:
X Roles and functions of the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates (OAHA)
X The long-term benefits of self-advocacy in health care
X The Alberta Health Charter
X Common barriers to effective self-advocacy for older adults
X Practical strategies when talking with your doctor and/or health provider
X Practical strategies and enhanced awareness regarding communication styles that support strong self-advocacy
X Date: Friday, Apr. 10, 2026
X Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
X Location: Online via Zoom
X Registration: leduc-county.com/your-health-your-voice, call 780-955 4554 or email carla@leduc-county.com Deadline to register: Apr. 7
Homeschool Hub RECREATION COMPLEX
We are proud to offer our homeschool play program, Homeschool Hub A monthly play group hosted by Arctic Spas Rec Complex With planned activities, games, and equipment there’s no need to bring anything but your passion for play
Monday, April 13th introduces
This monthly program brings homeschool families together for themed play sessions and engaging activities. Each month, we will explore new activities through hands-on play and group games Parents are encouraged to participate in the fun; creating a collaborative and engaging environment for our kids to play and enjoy local recreation along side their peers.
Recreation
Thismonthwewillbe celebratingSpring&Easter! Outdooregghunt Eggraces Bunnyhoprelay
*Dressforoutdoorplay Rubberbootsand slushpantsarerecommended
Why Come Play?
Homeschool Hub is a local program for the youth of our homeschool community to come engage in enriching activities Held in the Fieldhouse, children will participate in planned recreation and meet new friends
Local Activity Boredom Buster
Social Enrichment
Physical Education
Arctic Spas Recreation Complex 2026
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
SeniorsBowling 1-4pm, $5 Rec Complex
Drop-inPlay 2-7pm FRN Modular
PickupBasketball 7-9pm, $5 Fieldhouse
Stayn’Play 10am-Noon RecComplex
Spring Break
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
Drop-inPlay 9am-4pm FRN Modular
Pickleball 7-9pm,$3 Fieldhouse
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
SeniorsBowling 1-4pm, $5 Rec Complex
HomeschoolHub (HomeschoolPlay Program) 1-2:30pm,$2 Fieldhouse
LEGOClub 3-4:30pm,Free Lobby
LEGOClub 3-4:30pm,Free Lobby
EarlyChildhood ResourceFair 10am-Noon, Free Fieldhouse Complex Closed Complex Closed Easter Easter Monday
LEGOClub 3-4:30pm,Free Lobby.**lastLEGO Cluboftheseason
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
SeniorsBowling 1-4pm, $5 Rec Complex
Drop-inPlay 2-7pm FRN Modular
PickupBasketball 7-9pm, $5 Fieldhouse
Drop-inPlay 2-7pm FRN Modular
PickupBasketball 7-9pm, $5 Fieldhouse
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse Drop-inPlay 2-7pm FRN Modular
SeniorsBowling 1-4pm, $5 Rec Complex PickupBasketball 7-9pm, $5 Fieldhouse
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse Drop-inPlay 2-7pm FRN Modular
SeniorsBowling 1-4pm, $5 Rec Complex
PickupBasketball 7-9pm, $5 Fieldhouse
Stayn’Play 10am-Noon RecComplex
InfantMassage 4partevent
10:30-11:15am
FreeDrop-inEvent
Stayn’Play 10am-Noon
InfantMassage 10:30-11:15am
Babysitter Course 4-6pm *registration required
Stayn’Play 10am-Noon RecComplex
InfantMassage 4partevent 10:30-11:15am
FreeDrop-inEvent
Stayn’Play 10am-Noon RecComplex
InfantMassage 4partevent
10:30-11:15am FreeDrop-inEvent
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
Drop-inPlay 9am-4pm FRN Modular
Pickleball 7-9pm,$3 Fieldhouse
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
Drop-inPlay 9am-4pm FRN Modular
Pickleball 7-9pm,$3 Fieldhouse
Babysitter Course 4-6pm *registration required
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
Drop-inPlay 9am-4pm FRN Modular
Pickleball 7-9pm,$3 Fieldhouse
Pickleball 9am-Noon,$3 Fieldhouse
Drop-inPlay 9am-4pm FRN Modular
Pickleball 7-9pm,$3 Fieldhouse
Babysitter Course Finalsession 4-7pm *registration required