MONDAYS, now offered at two different times, participants can choose either the 10am or 1pm class

If you have a baby 0-12 months old, please join us for Little Wigglers. Each class will provide an opportunity to connect with other caregivers and find out more about your baby’s development. . There will also be time for discussion and fun activities for parents included in every class. Classes are facilitated by Susan Hass

The Fall Little Wigglers Program runs from September 14th-December 14th, 2026

*Participants are now asked to register for Little Wigglers- Please see registration page for more information. New families are always welcome!

Tuesdays, September 8,15,22 & 29 @ 1:30pm

Three year old's are AMAZING people!

Learning, Growing, Talking and Exploring the world around them.

Join us as we explore all that being 3 has to offer, through exciting songs, stories and games just for them!

This program is for 3 year olds (or those just about to turn 3) and their caregiver. Registration is required.

Tuesdays, September 8,15 & 22 @ 1:30pm at the Claresholm Arena (upstairs)

Let’s get creative, get messy and have fun!! Each week we will explore something different and something new! This parented program is for children 2-6 years old.

Registration is required.

Wednesdays, September 9,16,23 & 30 at the Nanton United Church @ 1:30pm

Filled with the sounds of music, children will create their very own musical instruments and explore all that makes noise! This program is for children 2-6 years of age

Registration is required.

Thursdays, September 10,17 & 24 @ either 9:30am or 11am at the Sheep River Library

Let's get creative, get messy and have fun! Each week we will explore something different and something new! This program is for children 2-6 years of age.

*Parented class. Registration is required.

Thursdays, September 10,17 & 24 @ 1:30pm

Filled with the sounds of music, children will create their very own musical instruments and explore all that makes noise!

This program is for children 2-6 years of age.

*Parented class. Registration is required.

Fridays, September 11,18 & 25 @ 10am

Discover a love of books and reading with your child. Each week we will explore a new book with themed activities, songs and more.

For children 3-6 years old

*Parented class. Registration is required.

MONDAYS, now offered at two different times, participants can choose either the 10am or 1pm class

If you have a baby 0-12 months old, please join us for Little Wigglers. Each class will provide an opportunity to connect with other caregivers and find out more about your baby’s development. . There will also be time for discussion and fun activities for parents included in every class. Classes are facilitated by Susan Hass

The Fall Little Wigglers Program runs from September 14th-December 14th, 2026

*Participants are now asked to register for Little Wigglers- Please see registration page for more information. New families are always welcome!

Tuesdays, October 6,13 & 20 @ 1:30pm

Discover a love of books and reading with your child. Each week we will explore a new book with themed activities, songs and more.

This program is for children 2-6 years of age This is a parented class, Registration is required

Tuesdays, October 6,13,20 & 27 @ 1:30pm in High River

There is so much going on for a four year old! Join us for this program that provides fun and engaging activities that help promote your four year old's development and pre-K readiness skills.

*Parented class. Registration is required.

Wednesdays, October 7,14,21 & 28 at either 9:30am or 11am

So much growing, so much learning to be done! Join us for Learn & Play which provides fun and engaging activities that help promote your toddler’s development

Registration is required. Parented class

Thursdays, October 7,14 & 21 @ 1:30pm

Let's get creative, get messy and have fun! Each week we will explore something different and something new! This program is for children 2-6 years of age.

*Parented class. Registration is required.

Thursdays, October 1,8,15,22 & 29 @ either 9:30am or 11am

Join us for this hands on program, for 2-6 year olds!

Preschoolers will learn about and build different, fun and educational engineering machines and structures.

Registration is required. Parented class

Thursdays, October 8,15 & 22 @ 1:30pm

Fall is a beautiful season with beautiful colours to see, wonderful smells to smell and lots of fun activities to do. Join us as we explore Fall through crafts, activities, stories and more!

For kiddos 2-6 years old

Registration is required.

Fridays, October 2,9,16,23 & 30 @ 10am in the Vulcan Lodge Hall

Our lovable Kimochi friends help kids make sense of big feelings!

Kimochis is a social‑emotional learning program that teaches children fun, positive ways to recognize, talk about, and manage their emotions. This class is for kiddos 3-6 years of age

Parented class, Registration is required

Thursdays, September 10,17 & 24, 2026 @ 4:15pm

Calling all budding artists or creative crafters! Ages 6-8 years old. Join us to put your creative side to work! this is a fun program focused on crafting, creating and a little socializing too!

*Registration is required. This program is unparented.

Thursdays, September 10,17 7 24 @ 5:15pm

Calling all budding artists or creative crafters! Ages 9-11 years old. Join us to put your creative side to work! this is a fun program focused on crafting, creating and a little socializing too!

*Unparented class. Registration is required.

Thursdays, October 1,8,15 & 22 2026 @ 4:15pm

This program will provide hands-on learning challenges

that bring engineering to life for kids 6-8 years of age.

The challenges will be engaging and will get kids thinking like engineers!

Registration is required. *unparented class.

Thursdays, October 1,8,15 & 22 @ 5:15pm

This program will provide hands-on learning challenges

that bring engineering to life for kids 9-11 years of age.

The challenges will be engaging and will get kids thinking like engineers!

Kids Club is for children 9-11 years of age .

Registration is required. *unparented class.

NEW DAY!

Mondays beginning September 14th, 2026 from 9:30-11:30am at the Youth Hall

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.

No need to register, just drop by and say hi!

NEW TIME! Wednesdays, beginning September 8th, 2026 at a new time, 10-11:30am

We are excited to offer Stay & Play in Claresholm at the Arena (upstairs)

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

No need to register, just drop by and say hi!

Wednesdays, beginning September 9th, 2026 from 9-11am at the United Church

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.

No need to register, just drop by and say hi!

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.

Fear-Less isn’t about eliminating fear altogether – sometimes, fear protects us. Instead, it’s about giving your family a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge to manage anxious feelings and stop unnecessary worrying.

We will explore how anxiety works, modeling strategies for our children, understanding and teaching the value of flexible thinking and strategies for coping and managing children’s anxiety effectively.

To find out more, call 403-652-8633

Are you expecting a baby? Or are you a new parent with a baby under 12 months?

We are offering a new program that will help new parents:

*Adjust to life with a new baby *Build a positive relationship with baby *Promote baby’s development and learning, new skills and behaviours as they grow.

This program can be offered one-on-one or in a group. To find out more, please call to speak with one of our trained facilitators- 403-652-8633

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.

Clinics run the 2nd Tuesday of the month in October, December, February, April & June during Stay & Play at the Claresholm Arena- upstairs in the Mezzanine

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.

Clinics run the 3rd Thursday of the month from September-June during Stay & Play in our High River centre

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.

Clinics run the 3rd Wednesday of the month in September, November, January, March and May during Stay & Play in the Nanton United Church