PROGRAMS
This
is a FREE drop-in program for parents, grand-parents, and
caregivers of children aged 0 to 6. It is currently
offered Tuesday and Thursday of each month, including summer, from
9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
In addition to monthly themes, the program also hosts several special events, including Halloween, Valentines, and Christmas parties. A graduation/end of summer party is also hosted for children going in to grade 1.
For more information about our Stay and Play program, please check out the
Stay and Play and Calendar section. This program is funded by Ontario Early Years Haliburton-Victoria-Brock.
Home Alone Safety Program:
Home
Alone Safety Program, a readiness program to better prepare your
children to be alone before and after school. Modeled after successful
programs in other municipalities, the program is geared towards
children aged 10-12+. A variety of fun and interactive activities and
discussion will teach your child basic safety rules and help build
their self-confidence, sense of responsibility and decision-making
abilities. We will host our next Home Alone course early May, 2012.
Check back soon for specific dates and times. To register or for more
information contact: Danielle Vernon at 705-932-5591 or email.
Red Cross Baby Sitting Course:Periodically, the Old Millbrook School Family Centre will host a Red Cross baby sitting course. Participants Learn…
• How to care for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children
• Strategies to create a safe and positive environment and prevent injuries
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle emergencies and give first aid
• Age-appropriate activities and games
• Communication and basic business skills
The cost for this course is $46.00 (all funds support Red Cross). Participants must be between 11 and 15 years of age. Each participant receives: full colour manual, course completion card, wall certificate, and the training (includes approximately 2 hours of NON-CERTIFICATION CPR Level C).
OUR LAST COURSE WAS HOSTED ON February 19, 2011. If you would like more information about our next course, please call (705-932-7088) or email the Family Centre.
Lactation Consultation:Free consultation with Melisande Neal (I.B.C.L.C., Registered Lactation Consultant). Learn how to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems. Mel will be at the Family Centre every 2nd Tuesday of each month between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Music and Movement:
In partnership with the Live Healthy, Live Well project, the Family Centre will host a series of "movement, dance, and yoga" classes under the tutelage of Janette Winslow. The program is open to boys and girls under the age of six and their parents/caregivers. Sign up for some fun as your child/children explore dance, yoga and musical instruments in a playful, supportive , creative space.
Classes will be held on Mondays between 10:00 am and 11:00 am at the Old Millbrook School in the Dorothy Stevens Room January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th and February 6th and 13th, 2012. Registration is limited. Please register early to ensure your space. Contact the Live healthy, Live Well Project Coordinator at 705.932.3202 or email: livehealthy.livewell.project@gmail.com. Funding for this program has been made possible through the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, Healthy Communities Fund.
Workshops:
From time to time, we will host workshops covering a wide range of topics (e.g., growth and development of children, parenting challenges). Please check back regularly to find out more information about an up-coming workshop. To suggest a workshop topic, please contact the Family Centre (phone: 705-932-7088 or email).
As part of the Live Healthy, Live Well community initiative, we will host four new workshops:
“Quick and Nourishing Snacks” for children - Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
"Meal Planning and Meals on a Budget" - Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
"Making Meals Your Toddler will Love" - Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
"Vegetarian Meals" - Thursday, December 1st, 2011
The workshops are being organized by the Peterborough County City Health Unit (PCCHU) and delivered by Mary Daly (R.D.), Public Health Nutritionist, Nutrition Promotion, PCCHU.
All workshops will be held at the Old Millbrook School Family Centre between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. For more information about these workshops, please contact Gisele LaLonde, Cavan Monaghan Live Healthy, Live Well Coordinator at 705-932-3202