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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.

PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night

Join us for PJ & Popcorn Movie Night! Youth can get cozy in their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the movie How to Train Your Dragon while connecting with their peers.  Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie. 

Date: Friday, November 1 

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door

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, November 8 

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


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, Dominoes, Battleship, Sequence, Trouble and Sorry.

Date: Thursday, November 14 

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 with PSP 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, November 22 

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


Holiday Movie Night

Join us for PJ & Popcorn Movie Night! Youth can get cozy in their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the holiday favourite The Grinch (animated) while connecting with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie. 

Date: Friday, December 6

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door

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


Christmas Creative Creations

Discover your inner artist by exploring your creativity, making connections and having fun! Youth will use their artistic talents and a variety of arts and crafts materials to create unique holiday themed artwork on their own or together with their peers. Activities include holiday themed ornaments, step-by-step paintings, stained glass window pieces and more!

Date: Thursday, December 19

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door

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 movie Abominable while connecting with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie. 

Date: Friday, January 17

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 growing gummy bears, dissolving candy canes, magnetic experiments and more!

Date: Thursday, January 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


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 Valentine card making, painting and more!

Date: Thursday, February 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