The programs listed below are available to all children throughout Europe.

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The Kids Can Cook Program is a family cooking program designed to engage pre-teen (8-12) children within Europe. Children who register for this program will receive a cooking kit which includes a cookbook, an apron, a chef hat and fabric markers. You are then asked to complete three challenges which will be sent via email.  Children who successfully complete all three challenges will then receive a special prize. 

This program is opened to all CAF youth in Europe (ages 8-12 years old).  Please register by October 10, 2024, to receive their cooking package in the mail and start cooking! This program runs from November to May. Participate in 3 challenges, share photos and win prizes! To register your child(ren)or for more information, email mfse.childyouthprograms@cfmws.com. If you do not wish to have your child’s photo shared, please send pictures of their cooking creations.

Would you like to send a letter to a friend or a loved one? Maybe you would like to write to a new pen pal? If you would like to be paired with someone your age, in Europe or Canada, let us know, and we'll get you connected.

• What: We will send you a new stationery kit every six months to personalize your letters.
• When: Register anytime by sending an email to mfse.childyouthprograms@cfmws.com.
• What we need from you: Your name, age and full home address. 

Sign up with our Child & Youth Coordinator and each season children ages 3-9 will receive a kit with everything required to make a themed craft to keep or give away to family and friends. Send us photos of your finished projects, and we will show them off on our Facebook page! 

If you have not received a craft and have eligible school-aged children, please contact mfse.childyouthprograms@cfmws.com.

MFS(E) has seven proudly Canadian friends who love to travel and spend time with OUTCAN children and their families. These adventurers can travel through the mail to you. They will arrive with a suitcase and their very own passport to record memories of their visit with your family.

If you would like to take one of these friends on a journey, please contact your local MFS(E) centre.

The Home Alone Program provides children 10 years and older with skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods. It helps them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, keep safe, and constructively occupied. The program focuses on small group discussions, problem solving, role-playing, and instructor-led demonstrations.

The course material covers such topics as:

• Establishing a routine
• House key is your responsibility
• Strangers
• Telephone
• Emergencies
• Basic first aid
• Internet safety

The program includes a Student Reference Book, which allows kids to actively participate in assignments. It provides a review of the material, as well as additional information that will be of value. The course is ideally given in groups of 8 to 10. When interest is sufficient, the course will be given at your local centre. The Home Alone Program can also be delivered virtually. Interested families should contact their local MFS(E) centre for more information.