Family Centre Carling-Thames

Join us at Rowntree Memorial United Church for our Intergenerational Baking Event! We'll provide all the ingredients you need to create delicious baked goods. Our beloved seniors will also be joining in the fun, making it a wonderful opportunity to connect and share the joy of baking together!

Join us for our engaging and fun-filled Baby and Me Playgroup, specifically for children aged 0-24 months of age. We have a variety of play materials for your little ones to explore, play, learn, and discover new things! Parents and caregivers can connect with others and play alongside their children. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us at Cherryhill Library for our indoor playgroup for children aged 0-6 years. During this playgroup you will be able to enjoy some fun activities and materials set up for you to learn, play, and grow! Don't forget your library card to take out some books and explore the library as well!

Join us at Abundant Life Community Church for our 0-6 intergenerational playgroup. We will have materials and activities set up to engage with and seniors attending the church will also be joining in on the fun!

Come be a part of our 0-6 Intergenerational Playgroup at Chelsey Park Retirement! Enjoy a variety of fun, interactive activities and materials, while connecting with the wonderful residents of the retirement centre who will be joining in on the fun and making memories with the little ones!

Join us for our engaging and fun-filled Little Discovers Evening Indoor Playgroup, specially for children aged 0-6 years. Perfect for right after school pick up! We have a variety of play materials for your little ones to explore, play, learn, and discover new things! Parents and caregivers can connect with others and play alongside their children. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for our engaging and fun-filled Little Discovers Indoor Playgroup, specifically for children aged 0-6 years. We have a variety of play materials for your little ones to explore, play, learn, and discover new things! Parents and caregivers can connect with others and play alongside their children. We can't wait to see you there!

Bring your children to Kinsmen Arena for an exciting playgroup experience! Each session features a variety of activities designed to keep your children engaged and having fun. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to explore, play, and build connections with others!

Embark on exciting outdoor adventures at Ed Blake Park with our Nature Adventures play group! Every Monday, join us for a fun-filled experience focused on exploration, active play, and engaging activities that connect kids with nature and encourage physical activity.

Join us at Stoney Creek YMCA with Family Centre Fanshawe for our EarlyON indoor playgroup. During this playgroup we will have songs, stories, and engaging materials for you to enjoy. We do offer messy activities including water play as well as paint. Please make sure to bring extra clothes as these activities can get messy.

Join us for our engaging and fun-filled Saturday Little Discovers Indoor Playgroup, specifically for children aged 0-6 years. We have a variety of play materials for your little ones to explore, play, learn, and discover new things! Parents and caregivers can connect with others and play alongside their children. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for a fun and engaging sensory playgroup! We will have activities that help children explore different textures, colors, sounds, smells, and movements. It's a wonderful opportunity for families to bond and support their children's sensory development in a safe and friendly environment. Come and watch your child discover the world through their senses! Be prepared for messy play - bring extra clothes for your little ones!

Get ready for some sensory fun! Join us for a Slime Party designed just for little ones aged 0–6. We'll explore colors, textures, and creativity as we mix and play with safe, child-friendly slime. It's sensory play at its best—messy, magical, and tons of fun!

Join us virtually for our EarlyON Play and Learn program for children aged 0-6 and their caregivers. Get ready to engage in interactive activities and make new friends virtually. Each week we will be exploring items and creating materials together online through Teams. Mark your calendar and get ready to play and learn with us!

Join us at Smith Park for a fun-filled outdoor playgroup! Each week, we offer exciting activities designed for children to explore, play, and connect with nature. It’s a great chance for little ones to get active and make new friends in this beautiful space!

Investing in Children's HARK After School Program is a FREE program that runs on Tuesdays at the Family Centre for students in grades 6, 7 and 8. HARK stands for Healthy, Active, Resilient Kids. They work to promote: healthy eating and nutrition, active living, and overall personal wellness that is developed through self-esteem and character building opportunities. Please note: This program is run by Investing in Children. Registration can be done on their website.

Over a 10-week period, students learn to play guitar without experiencing any concerns or barriers regarding costs of the guitar or the cost of lessons. Not only do our students learn the basics of playing guitar via an inclusive, collaborative approach, but they are also able to take the guitar home to practice in between lessons!

Support, consultation, and information around your baby’s emotional and brain development, stressful times, how to build a foundation for future healthy relationships! Drop-in or call 519-432-0488 to make an appointment. Hosted by Vanier Children’s Services.

A prenatal nutrition program for pregnant women and their support person, facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and Registered Dietician. Hosted by Families First Community Action Program for Children. Please note: This program is ran by the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU). Registration is done through calling their office.

Blast off into interstellar fun at our Space Explorers Day! Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure on Investing in Children's Kids 1st Day! Our space-themed event will take place both inside and outside the Family Centre, featuring a variety of exciting activities such as an Astronaut Training Obstacle Course, Galaxy Slime making, Rocketship Crafts, and much more! These activities will ignite your child's imagination and curiosity about space. Come and join us for a day of cosmic fun! For more information about the city-wide event, visit: https://investinginchildren.on.ca/kids-first-day.

Program only open to TVCC clients registered in occupation therapy.

Families coming to our drop-in Baby and Me (0–24 months) playgroup can connect with a TVCC Occupational Therapist who will answer questions and share helpful strategies to support their child’s everyday activities (e.g. feeding/swallowing challenges, play and self-regulation strategies, or support for self-care and sensory needs.) The Occupational Therapist will be there to support you and offer practical tips tailored to your child’s unique strengths and routines.