Activities and Workshops

If you are a parent, check out some more activities and workshops for you and your child

Kid's Art Club

Explore your artistic side with eight weeks of creativity and learning this summer at the YAC! Students will be amazed at the results in a very short time, and gain confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Facilitated by a professional arts educator, this drop-in program is perfect for children ages 9-12 that want to learn and try drawing and other kinds of art. Parents will want to attend the Information Session on June 20th. Register for the information session or the art club by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).

  • Info Session
    Location: CPAC
    Thur June 20
    6:30-7:30pm
  • Regular Sessions
    Location: Youth Activity Centre (720 Galiano Crescent, Belmont Park, Colwood)
    Fri July 5-Aug 30
    6:30-8:30pm
    Free for military families, $5 for non-military for all 8 sessions

Playing Together

Playing Together is a drop-in program for parents and children under the age of two to socialize and network with other military families. The children move freely between three to four activities in this fun, open-ended play experience. No registration required, just drop-in. Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 for more information.

  • Location: CPAC
    Tues Apr 2-June 18                            
    9:30-10:30am                           
    Free

  • Location: Lampson School
    Thur Apr 4-June 20                           
    9:30-10:30am                           
    Free

Summer Fun for 3-5 year olds

Welcome to a fun-filled summer! Keep your child active and engaged with our specialized summer sessions for 3 to 5 year olds! Available at CPAC, these 2.5 hour theme sessions require a snack, drink, sunscreen, and a heart open to having fun! Please note there is a Pre-Registration session on May 8th, but registrations are accepted up to the preceding Friday of each week. Minimum 5 children per class, maximum 10 children per class. $12 per session or $90 for 8 sessions. Contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640 for more information.

  • Location: CPAC
    Mon & Wed July 8-Aug 21 (no session on Aug 5)
    9-11:30am

Schedule
Mon July 8 - Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Wed July 10 - Hawaiian Luau
Mon July 15 - Digging up Dinosaurs
Wed July 17 - Down in the Deep Blue Sea
Mon July 22 - Backyard Bugs
Wed July 24 - Sweet Juicy Strawberries
Mon July 29 - A Morning with Pete the Cat
Wed July 31 - At the End of a Rainbow
Mon Aug 5 - BC DAY (no program)
Wed Aug 7 - Moo-velous Ice Cream
Mon Aug 12 - Going on an African Safari
Wed Aug 14 - Five Green Speckled Frogs
Mon Aug 19 - Off to the Farmers Market
Wed Aug 21 - Saying Goodbye to Summer – Hello Autumn