Family Futures Resource Network is excited to offer summer camps for children aged 3-5 years and 6-12 years! We offer small group sizes with a maximum of 6 to 10 campers, depending on the location. We also have AHS-approved practices, with the health and safety of our campers and staff being our highest priority. Click here for more Summer camp information.
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Registration opens June 1 at 9 am
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Registration for the summer session opens June 1 at 9 am. Check out your favourite programs along with some exciting new ones in the latest programs and services guide.
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Featured Programs
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Camping with Babies & Toddlers
For families with children ages: birth–3 years
Saturday | May 17 | 10-11 am | Zoom
Thinking of going on a camping trip with your baby or toddler for the first time in the coming year? Camping with babies and toddlers can be daunting, but this workshop will help to connect new parents and explore options to make your first camping trip with your little one a memorable experience.
VIEW CAMPING WITH BABIES & TODDLERS >
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Youth with Confidence
For youth ages: 13–15 years
Thursdays | Jul 8-Aug 12 | 6-8 pm | Knottwood
Relationships are HARD WORK! But don’t worry, the staff at FFRN are here to support you in building strong and healthy relationships with friends, family, and community. In this program you will learn about the different characteristics that contribute to healthy relationships, boosting self-esteem and confidence along with strategies to address bullying. You will also learn to quiet your minds with mindfulness practices, explore your skills with fun group activities, and reflect on your experiences with intentional journaling. This program is jam-packed with wonderful and engaging videos, trivia, tips and tricks to build lasting connections!
VIEW YOUTH WITH CONFIDENCE >
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Parenting Tips & Resources
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12 Sensational Playgrounds in and around Edmonton
Check out this list from Family Fun Canada highlighting some of the best playgrounds in the Edmonton area.
VIEW ARTICLE ON FAMILY FUN CANADA >
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5 Things Teens Need from Parents
This is an informative infographic from Deborah MacNamara, Ph.D. who focuses on developmental science translated into practical love.
VIEW INFOGRAPHIC >
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InBrief: Early Childhood Mental Health
In this brief from the Centre on the Developing Child from Harvard University, science tells us that the foundations of sound mental health are built early in life. Early experiences—including children’s relationships with parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, and peers—interact with genes to shape the architecture of the developing brain.
VIEW WRITTEN BRIEF >
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This video explains how improving children’s environments of relationships and experiences early in life can prevent initial difficulties from destabilizing later development and mental health.
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