Kids Connection Corner
Ages 6-8 years
Are you looking to have fun and meet new friends? Check out these programs just for kids that focus on building friendships, social skills, confidence and more!
Whether you have been living here for a while or have recently relocated to the area, join us for a fun activity while connecting and sharing experiences with other military youth in the community.
Game On!
Calling all gamers! Join us for an exciting evening filled with thrilling challenges and friendly competition in an unforgettable gaming experience where friendships are forged and skills are honed. Test your resilience, skills and strategies against your peers as part of a team or individually. A variety of video games will be available for youth to play. Grab your controllers and let the games begin!
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Choose your own Adventure/PSP Kids TGIF
The MFRC and PSP Kids TGIF have partnered together to bring you a fun-filled evening. Come explore video games, art materials or board games…it’s your choice! Youth will have fun while learning about resilience, building friendships, social skills, confidence and more.
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Bright Minds
Explore, create, discover and learn with us! Youth science enthusiasts will participate in fun and engaging hands-on experiments that will test their knowledge and creativity while working alongside their peers. Activities include building LEGO, making playdoh, exploring density experiments and more!
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night
Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the hilarious animated adventure comedy The Angry Birds Movie while connecting with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Game Night!
Join us for some fun and friendly competition playing board games and meeting new friends! Youth are invited to test their knowledge and quick-thinking skills as they work together with their peers to brainstorm and problem solve while making connections with each other. A variety of board games will be available for youth to play in pairs or in groups. Some games include, but are not limited to Don’t Break the Ice, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Mario Blow Up Shaky Tower and more!
Date: Thursday, June 12
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Game On!
Calling all gamers! Join us for an exciting evening filled with thrilling challenges and friendly competition in an unforgettable gaming experience where friendships are forged and skills are honed. Test your resilience, skills and strategies against your peers as part of a team or individually. A variety of video games will be available for youth to play. Grab your controllers and let the games begin!
Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 6300
Open to: CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Choose Your Own Adventure
Ages 6 - 15 years
Adventure awaits! Come explore video games, art materials or board games…it’s your choice! Youth will have fun while learning about resilience, building friendships, social skills, confidence and more.
Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Game Day
Ages: 6 - 15 years
Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition playing board games and meeting new friends! Youth are invited to team up, test their quick-thinking skills and solve challenges together. A variety of board games will be available for youth to play in pairs or in groups which include Twister, Giant Jenga, relay races and more!
Date: Wednesday, July 2
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night
Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the animated comedy The Garfield Movie while they connect with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.
Date: Friday, July 4
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Creative Creations
Explore your creativity, make connections and have fun! Youth will have the opportunity to make new friends while using a variety of arts and crafts materials to create unique artwork on their own or together with their peers. Activities include step-by-step art painting, tie dye, DIY scratch art, clay creations, sun prints and more!
Date: Monday, July 7
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night
Ages: 6 - 15 years
Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the animated action film Transformer One while connecting with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.
Date: Friday, July 11
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Video Game Tournament
Gamers, start your engines! Get ready to test your skills against your peers in our epic Mario Cart Tournament. Compete in a series of high-speed challenges, earn points and race your way to the finish line. Who will win the title of Tournament Champion…could it be you?
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Outdoor Extravaganza
Join us for some fun in the sun with a whirlwind of activities, where every moment is an adventure waiting to happen! Youth can participate in exciting relay races, epic water games and more! It's not just about playing; it's about making friends and having a blast.
Date: Monday, July 21
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
B-I-N-G-O!
Did somebody say BINGO? Youth will play rounds of BINGO to WIN prizes while connecting with their peers.
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night
Ages: 6 - 8 years
Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the animated musical adventure Moana 2 while connecting with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.
Date: Friday, August 1
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Game Day
Ages: 6 - 15 years
Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition playing board games and meeting new friends! Youth are invited to team up, test their quick-thinking skills and solve challenges together. A variety of board games will be available for youth to play in pairs or in groups which include Twister, Giant Jenga, relay races and more!
Weather permitting this program may be held outdoors.
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night
Ages: 6 - 15 years
Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the animated action-adventure comedy Sonic 2 while connecting with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.
Date: Friday, August 8
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Bright Minds
Explore, create, discover and learn with us! Youth science enthusiasts will participate in fun and engaging hands-on experiments that will test their knowledge and creativity while working alongside their peers. Activities include exploring reactions, testing aerodynamics, experimenting with magic art, creating self-inflating balloons and more!
Date: Monday, August 11
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
