Activities and Workshops
Rainbows Program
Rainbows is a peer support program for children who have suffered a significant loss in their life by death, divorce, separation or any other painful transitions such as moving or long deployments. We’ll celebrate your child’s participation with a “Celebrate Me” event on December 6. Please note that parents must attend the orientation session. Cost of $10 covers nutritional breaks. Please register by September 6 by calling the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll free 1-800-353-3329). For more information, visit the Rainbows website.
- Orientation Session
Location: CPAC
MFRC 210
Monday September 20
6-7pm
- Regular Sessions
Location: CPAC
MFRC 210
Monday September 27–December 6 (No session October 11)
4:30–5:30pm
$10
Social Thinking Group
Is your child having difficulty in social situations? If so, the MFRC is piloting a four-week social thinking group for 6-9 year olds. Social Thinking helps children gain the skills for everyday social interactions. Social thinking groups teach children concepts in a fun, interactive learning environment and will be instructed by a registered Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Play Therapy.
- Location: CPAC
MFRC 320
Saturday October 16–November 6
9–10:45am
$40
Summer Fun
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 12, but we accept registrations up to the preceding Friday of each week. Minimum 5 children per class, maximum 10 children per class. $10 per session or $75 for 8 sessions. Contact the MFRC at 250–363–2640 for more information.
Summer Fun Schedule
| 9-11:30am | Program |
| Mon, July 5 | Five Green & Speckled Frogs |
| Wed, July 7 | How Does Your Garden Grow |
| Mon, July 12 | Little Red Beetle |
| Wed, July 14 | In An Octopus Garden |
| Mon, July 19 | Teddy Bear's Picnic |
| Wed, July 21 | Tiny Chefs |
| Mon, July 26 | Jurassic Park |
| Wed, July 28 | Around The World in 2½ Hours |
| Mon, August 2 | B.C. Day (No program scheduled) |
| Wed, August 4 | Home On The Range |
| Mon, August 9 | Hawaiian Luau |
| Wed, August 11 | Beach Day |
| Mon, August 16 | A Run Through The Jungle |
| Wed, August 18 | End Of The Summer Mexican Fiesta |
The Power of Being a Girl
The MFRC is pleased to host this one-day conference presented by the Victoria YMCA-YWCA. The conference is geared towards girls 12-14 years of age as an initiative of National YWCA’s Week without Violence. The initiative provides girls with tools to empower and build self-esteem. There will be a variety of topics covered such as cyber-bulling, relationships, body image and health. For more information or to register, contact Christina Aubry at the YMCA-YWCA at 250–857–1182.
- Location: CPAC
Wednesday October 20
9am–2pm
