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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.

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: Thursday, February 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 Night!

Ages: 6 – 15 years

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, Monopoly, Twister, Draw It, Uno and more!

Date: Friday, February 27

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

Ages: 6 - 15 years

Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the live-action comedy film Lilo & Stitch (2025) while they connect with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.

Date: Friday, March 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

 

B-I-N-G-O!

Did somebody say BINGO? Youth will play rounds of BINGO to WIN prizes while connecting with their peers.

Date: Thursday, March 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

 

Choose Your Own Adventure

Ages: 6 - 15 years

Adventure awaits at the MFRC! Come explore video games, art materials or board games…it’s your choice! Youth will have fun playing games, building friendships, social skills, confidence and more.  

Date: Friday, March 20

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


Play, Eat, Repeat

Ages: 6 - 15 years

Enjoy food, fun and friendly competition as we celebrate the important contributions military children bring to the CAF community! Youth are invited to enjoy dinner, meet new friends and have a blast playing a variety of video games and board games. Participants will each receive a sandwich, cookie and chips from Subway to fuel the fun!

Please indicate any allergies or dietary concerns in your registration.

Date: Thursday, April 2

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

Ages: 6 - 8 years

Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the animated comedy heist film Bad Guys 2 while they connect with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.

Date: Friday, April 10

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

Ages: 6 - 8 years

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 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child on their own or together with their peers. Activities include cotton bud dandelions, dreamcatchers, bubble art and more!

Date: Thursday, April 23

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!

Ages: 6 - 15 years

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: Thursday, April 30

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

Ages: 6 – 8 years

Join us for PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night! Youth can wear their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the animated science-fiction adventure film Elio while they connect with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie.

Date: Friday, May 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

 

B-I-N-G-O!

Ages: 6 - 8 years

Did somebody say BINGO? Youth will play rounds of BINGO to WIN prizes while connecting with their peers.

Date: Thursday, May 7

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