MONDAY, May 6,13 & 27 @ 10:30am

The Little Explorers Program will provide children the opportunity to connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities! Make sure you dress for the weather and outdoor nature play! This program is for 2-6 yr olds. *Parented class, Registration is required.

*We will meet at the Lions Park in Milo- 103 Railway Ave

TUESDAYS, May 7,14,21 & 28 @ 1:30pm

Spring is here and your child can experience the wonder of growing things in the budding world around them! Children ages 2-6 years old will be able to dig, plant and nurture their own plants as well as explore the growing season with related art and play activities. *Parented class. Registration is required.

WEDNESDAYS, May 15,22 & 29 @10am

Join us for a morning of FARM-TASTIC activities, learning all about life on a farm! This program is perfect for 2-6 year olds! Registration is required. *Parented class

THURSDAYS, May 9,16,23 & 30 at either 9:30am or 11am

Spring is here and your child can experience the wonder of growing things in the budding world around them! Children ages 2-6 years old will be able to dig, plant and nurture their own plants as well as explore the growing season with related art and play activities. *Parented class. Registration is required.

Thursdays, May 2,9,16,23 & 30 at 1:30pm

There are many benefits to infant massage, infant massage... Stimulates baby in developmentally appropriate ways Relaxes baby and reduces stress hormones Provides positive one-on-one interaction for parent and baby May reduce tummy troubles and help with crying The positive routines increase brain connections Facilitates nurturing touch and reading baby’s cues May decrease stress hormones for parents

If you have a baby 0-12 months old, please join us for Infant Massage. Each class will build in new massage strokes so it is recommended that caregivers attend all 5 classes. There will also be time for discussion and fun activities for parents included in every class. Please bring a towel to lay baby on and a light blanket. Registration is required. Classes are taught by Susan Hass RN

Fridays, May 24 & 31, 2024 @ 10am

Kids love helping out in the kitchen. This hands on (yes, it could get messy) program will provide your child the opportunity to build their confidence

and practice important skills as the star chef!* This program is for 2-6 year olds Parented class. Registration is required.

Greater Foothills Family Centre- Unit 106, 303 9th Ave SW, High River Come in and check out our BEAUTIFUL playroom! We always have crafts, learning centres, play areas with fun toys to explore. Its also a great way to connect with others in your community. Can’t make it to our High River space? Check out the Outreach communities that we visit weekly.

Stay & Play Times

Tuesdays, 9-11:30am

Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm

Thursdays, 9-11:30am

Saturdays, 9-11:30am

**There will not be Stay & Play in High River on May 8 or May 18, 2024

MONDAYS, from 1:30-3pm

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Vulcan at the Lodge Hall.

Join us for crafts, fun play areas, circle time and more! Its also a great opportunity to connect with other children and parents/caregivers.

Mondays, 1:30-3:00pm Vulcan Lodge Hall

231 Centre St, Vulcan

TUESDAYS, 9:30-11:30am

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Claresholm at Mackin Hall (The Station)

Join us for crafts, fun play areas, circle time and more! Its also a great opportunity to connect with other children and parents/caregivers.

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am Mackin Hall- 316 47 Ave, Claresholm

WEDNESDAYS, from 9-11:30am

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Nanton at the United Church

Join us for crafts, fun play areas, circle time and more! Its also a great opportunity to connect with other children and parents/caregivers.

Wednesdays, 9-11:30am United Church- 2121 21 Street, Nanton

*There will not be Stay & Play in Nanton on May 8, 2024

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Stavely at the Youth Hall

Join us for crafts, fun play areas, circle time and more! Its also a great opportunity to connect with other children and parents/caregivers.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am Youth Hall-5031 48 Ave, Stavely

A brief targeted intervention in a one-to-one format that assists parents to develop parenting plans to manage behavioral challenges and skill development issues. Parents meet with one of our accredited practitioners for 3-4 sessions over a period of 4-6 weeks.

Sessions can be done in person, over the phone , Zoom or as a combination of all.

This is offered at no charge to families. To find out more or to arrange your sessions, please call 403-652-8633

Family Transitions is a program for divorced or separated parents. It provides you new ways to support your child – and yourself – from the fallout from a family split.

Family Transitions is offered in a group with other parents, or one-on-one with one of our trained facilitators. We will discuss new ideas, techniques and strategies to help you through the day-to-day dramas and ongoing trauma of transitioning through separation or divorce. These ideas can help you cope with stress, anger and change, resolve conflict, and communicate better with your ex.

Stepping Stones is based on Triple P’s positive parenting strategies. It helps you manage problem behaviour and developmental issues common in children with disability. It also helps encourage behaviour you like, cope with stress, develop a close relationship with your child and teach your child new skills. You choose the type of Stepping Stones help based on your own needs.

Help your child manage anxiety and become more emotionally resilient.

Meet one-on- one with one of our facilitators and learn strategies for supporting your child with anxiety. Sessions will help provide a better understanding of anxiety and fear and learn tools and strategies to help your child. Sessions are offered on an ongoing basis, call us at 403-652-8633 to find out more

Whether its to find out more about programs and services that we offer, chat about your child’s development, ask questions about parenting challenges or to access information and referrals about other community supports, you can book a time to meet with one of our team and chat one-on one. In person or via Zoom *Child care may be available, please ask.

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

In Claresholm- 2nd Tuesday of the month (not offered in July and August) at The Station- #316 47th Ave W, Claresholm from 10-11:30am

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

In Diamond Valley- 2nd Thursday of the following months-Sept, 2023, November 2023, January 2024, March 2024, May 2024 at The Sheep River Library from 9:30-11:30am

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

In High River- 3rd Tuesday of the month (not offered in July and August) at The Greater Foothills Family Centre from 9-11:30am

Do you have questions about your child’s development? Drop In for play time and talk to an AHS Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist.

Open to all children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

In Nanton- 3rd Wednesday of the following months Sept 2023, Nov 2023, January 2024, Mar 2024, May 2024 at the United Church- 2121 21 Street from 9:30-11:30am