Cold Lake and District FCSS

A Better Way Men’s Group is a family violence prevention program designed to provide men with the education and skills necessary to resolve conflicts peacefully within their relationships. Other details will be provided upon registration. All phone calls and registration details are strictlyconfidential. Dates: Thursdays: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Will be provided at time of registration Cost: $25.00 deposit cheque, pre-registration is required (The cheque will be…

It’s a dog-eat-dog world! We’ll work together and make a special treat, good enough for us to eat. Although it just may rain cats and dogs, a special story will help us remember our four legged friends.

Every month new moms will have the opportunity to meet at Albert Health Services. This group serves birth to age one. Parent Link will be collaborating the third Wednesday of each month by bringing exciting play ideas for you and your baby. Dates: Wednesdays: January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, 2015 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Alberta Health Services Cost: Free, drop-in program

Did you know your child needs 60 minutes of unstructured play each day for optimal development? Play allows children to explore their world, develop problem solving and abstract thinking skills, develop self-confidence and a wide range of social abilities. Play is also therapeutic and a great way to release all that energy. Playing is learning. Join us at the Parent Link Centre for free family play. Dates: Thursdays: January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19,…

Want your voice heard? Have something important to say? The Cold Lake Youth Council is a youth-led, volunteer-based organization that acts as a voice for young people and as peer advocates on civic and social issues. The council will also promote youth activism and civic engagement. If you are curious, call FCSS at 780-594-4495 or drop by for a meeting. Dates: Thursdays: January 8, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 7, and June 11, 2015 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm…

Spend a no-school Friday at Cold Lake and District FCSS learning about finances and the art of saving money. In the morning, we’ll have fun exploring financial literacy through the Lakeland Credit Union’s approachable and interactive “Moon Jar” program, followed by even more fun with financially-themed activities. In the afternoon, we’ll get-hands on in the kitchen with Snack Attack. At Snack Attack, we’ll learn how to make a variety of wraps and a simple vegetable dip. We’ll wrap up our day with a fun, fiscally-themed…

Family Fun Nights at the Parent Link Centre always include an evening of free entertainment for the entire family! All programs are located at Cold Lake and District FCSS. We have a light supper and a few activities from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Our special themed activities, games and crafts will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Parent Link Centre. A separate youth activity for children ages 8 and up will also occur starting at 6:00 pm. Masquerade Memories…

Empower your pre-teen to take charge of the supper hour with this hands-on cooking program. Participants will learn how to make a basic beef meatball. Then they will make three dinner dishes using meatballs: baked pasta, a soup and a sandwich. To finish the evening, we will enjoy our meals while watching a “meatball” themed movie. Registration is limited to eight participants.` Session 1: Thursday, January 22, 2015 Session 2: Thursday, April 30, 2015 Time: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Cold Lake…

Do you provide care for a family or friend who is living with challenges due to disability, illness, or old age? If so, you are a caregiver. Caregiving can be stressful, isolating, and have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. COMPASS teaches caregivers to care for themselves, gain an understanding of the journey and learn how to make it a little less difficult. Date:  May 1, 2015 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Location: Cold Lake and District FCSS Cost:…

Our free, drop-in program at the Parent Link Centre is the perfect place for all moms and kids. Although the centre is more suited towards younger children, kids of all ages with their mothers and female role models are welcome. All Mommy and Me are at the Parent Link Centre from 9:30 am to noon and are a free, drop-in program. What does mom do best? Today we will be creating a special craft to honour our amazing mothers. Please bring a picture…

This group looks at how anxiety works in our everyday lives. We will examine what causes us to become anxious and look at ways to control our anxieties. Our goal is to come to understand our anxiety so that we can manage our stress and guide our life on the path we choose. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Cold Lake and District FCSS Cost: Free, pre-registration is required

This interactive concert is open to all children and families. Come share the love and enthusiasm for music and young children. Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Family Fun Nights at the Parent Link Centre always include an evening of free entertainment for the entire family! All programs are located at Cold Lake and District FCSS. We have a light supper and a few activities from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Our special themed activities, games and crafts will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Parent Link Centre. A separate youth activity for children ages 8 and up will also occur starting at 6:00 pm. Super Hero Supper…

Surfing the Internet can be an ocean of fun, but even the best surfers put safety first. Please join us for an information session on Internet safety, the benefits of understanding the internet, and how to give children the freedom to surf without worrying about the consequences. This program is in partnership with Cold Lake Victim Services and the RCMP. Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Cold Lake and District FCSS Cost: Free, pre-registration is required

Join us for a day of adventure and life skills! This program combines our “Lunch Box Hero” program with an afternoon of outdoor adventure including geocaching, tree identification and nature–inspired games. In the morning, we’ll learn how to pack lunches, basic knife handling and food safety and hygiene, as well as some great recipes to try out! In the afternoon, we’ll walk to Lion’s Park for an afternoon of adventure with Boreal Forest Guides. Please pack a water bottle, wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or…

Our free, drop-in program at the Parent Link Centre is the perfect place for all moms and kids. Although the centre is more suited towards younger children, kids of all ages with their mothers and female role models are welcome. All Mommy and Me are at the Parent Link Centre from 9:30 am to noon and are a free, drop-in program. Let’s use our imagination and pretend we had a Super Power for a day. What would it be? How would we look? How could…

Parenting is a joyful, frustrating, exhilarating, and exhausting journey. The challenge is enormous; to take brand new human beings and guide them toward adulthood, teaching them all they need to know to have a happy and successful life. Positive discipline provides a foundation for parents. It is a set of principles that can be applied in a wide range of situations. In fact, it is a set of principles that can guide all interactions with children, not just the challenging ones. Parents will find effective…

Parenting is a joyful, frustrating, exhilarating, and exhausting journey. The challenge is enormous; to take brand new human beings and guide them toward adulthood, teaching them all they need to know to have a happy and successful life. Positive discipline provides a foundation for parents. It is a set of principles that can be applied in a wide range of situations. In fact, it is a set of principles that can guide all interactions with children, not just the challenging…

This is one of our most popular programs. Home Alone is designed for youth who are home alone before or after school for short periods. This program aims to empower youth to feel confident and capable when they are home alone. We will discuss being responsible when left alone, safe snacking, cyber safety, and dealing with friends and siblings. Cold Lake Fire-Rescue will present a fire safety demonstration. Please bring a nut-free lunch and a water bottle. A parent or guardianis required to attend…