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Youth Explore Zone (formerly Youth Connect)

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.

B-I-N-G-O! 

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

Date: Friday, July 5

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm 

Location: MFRC 

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door 

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 6300 

Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen


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 artwork on their own or together with their peers. Activities include diamond painting, coaster making and more! 

Date: Thursday, July 11 

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm 

Location: MFRC 

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door 

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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 Jumanji (original 1995) while connecting with their peers.  Youth will be offered a refreshment and the choice of popcorn or an ice cream sandwich during the movie.  

Date: Friday, July 19 

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm 

Location: MFRC 

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door 

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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, August 2

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: MFRC

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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 games, epic water balloon battles, colourful tie-dye art and imaginative sidewalk chalk fun. It's not just about playing; it's about making friends, getting creative, and having a blast.

Date: Thursday, August 8

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: MFRC

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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 Spiderman – Across the Universe while connecting with their peers.  Youth will be offered a refreshment and the choice of popcorn or an ice cream sandwich during the movie. 

Date: Friday, August 16

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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 the art of candle making, crafting your own lip balm, creating body scrub and more!

Date: Thursday, August 22

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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, Monopoly, Chess, Uno, Spoons and The Game of Life.  

Date: Thursday, September 5

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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 egg drop challenges and lava lamp creations to building structures out of cards and marshmallows, there's something for every young scientist! 

Date: Thursday, September 12

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 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 National Treasure while connecting with their peers.  Youth will be offered a refreshment and popcorn during the movie. 

Date: Friday, September 20

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: MFRC

Cost: $2 per participant, paid at the door

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 6300

Open to: youth from CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen 


Ghoul Gamers 

Calling all gamers! Join us for a Halloween themed 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, October 3

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: MFRC

Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 6300.

Open to: children of CAF and Veteran families, and Families of the Fallen