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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 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 


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 – 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 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