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


Let's Learn About Canada

This program helps children build and maintain knowledge of our beautiful country while away from home. Families with children (aged 3-12) will find a printable PDF file below that includes colouring pages, fun facts and statistics for each Canadian Province and Territory. It’s a great way for families to explore our wonderfully diverse country. Please feel free to share photos of your children enjoying the program with your local MFS(E) centre so we can share them on Facebook and display them in our centres. 


Little Cooks Club

NEW program for your blossoming little chefs! 
Our new Little Cooks Club is the perfect way to introduce your children, between the ages of 4-7, to skills in the kitchen. What better way to spend time together than creating culinary delights together?! Register your little cooks and we’ll send them a cooking kit to get started. Complete 3 challenges to receive prizes! Email MFSE.ChildYouthPrograms@cfmws.com to register or for more information. Registration is now closed.


Kids Can Cook Program

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 (due in December, February and April).  Children who successfully complete all three challenges will then receive a special prize. 

Registration for 2023 is now closed.
This program is open to all CAF youth in Europe (ages 8-12 years old). When you register, you will receive your cooking package in the mail, so your kids can start cooking! This program runs from November to April. Participate in three challenges, share photos, and win prizes! Registration for 2024-2025 will open in Fall 2024.

Kids Can Cook 2023 - 2024 Challenge Dates
Challenge 1: October 15 - January 14
Challenge 2: January 15 - March 14
Challenge 3: March 15 - May 14

Pens and Pals (ages 3-18) 

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. 


Craft Program

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.


Friends on a Journey

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.

Home Alone Program

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.