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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.

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 learning about resiliency and working alongside their peers. From DIY hovercrafts and kaleidoscopes to balloon race experiments, there's something for every young scientist! Participants will each receive a special treat from the canteen.

Date: Thursday, April 3

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 Youth Choice PJ & Popcorn Movie Night! Youth can get cozy in their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and collectively choose a movie to watch while they learn about resiliency and connect with their peers. Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie. 

Date: Friday, April 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 

 

Play, Eat, Repeat

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 24

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, 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 


PJ, Popcorn & Movie Night

Ages: 9 – 12 years

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

Date: Friday, May 9

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 making stained glass suncatchers with tissue paper or crayon shavings, oil marbling, loom creations and more!

Date: Thursday, May 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

 

Choose Your Own Adventure/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 


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, June 5

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 get cozy in their pj’s, enjoy some snacks and watch the live-action animated comedy Paddington movie while connecting with their peers.  Popcorn and refreshments will be offered during the movie. 

Date: Friday, June 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 - 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: Friday, 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