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Youth Explore Zone

Ages 9-12 years

Are you looking to have fun and meet new friends? Check out these programs just for youth 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 Inside Out 2 while connecting with their peers.  Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie. 

Date: Friday, January 24

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 


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: Thursday, January 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 


Choose Your Own Adventure/TGIF

Ages: 6 - 12 years

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, February 7

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 


Creative Creations

Explore your creativity, make connections and have fun! Youth will get creative with hands-on projects that spark imagination and foster DIY skills on their own or together with their peers. Activities include Valentine card making, string art and more!

Date: Thursday, February 13

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


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

Date: Friday, February 21

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. From slime making to exploring magnetism using ferrofluid and metal shavings, there's something for every young scientist! 

Date: Thursday, March 6

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


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 13

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 - 12 years

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, March 14

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


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 The Adventures of Tintin while connecting with their peers.  Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie. 

Date: Friday, March 21

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