Family Resource Programs

Family Programs, Activities and Workshops

Youth Workshops

For Youth ages 10–13 yrs

Various Friday afternoons from 3:30pm- 5:00pm

Strong Roots Centre- Childhood Connections 1505 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna

This social group for youth ages 10–13 provides a safe, welcoming space to build friendships, explore emotions, and strengthen social skills through fun, creative, and interactive activities.

Registration is required for each session.

Nourish Connection Group

For parents with school-aged children

Fridays 12:30pm- 2:00pm, Starting April 10th,2026

Location Strong Roots Centre 101-1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna

Receive a free meal each week

A Weekly Parent Connection Group.

Join us for free 8-week series offers parents a supportive space to learn about children’s emotional development through an attachment-based lens. Each week includes a brief video or podcast segment featuring Dr. Deborah MacNamara, along with group conversation and take-home strategies. Together, we’ll explore topics such as attachment, play, big emotions, boundaries, rest, and resilience.

Story, Song and Connect

Every Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm

Located at Strong Roots Centre ( 101- 1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna)

Come together for a time where children and families can join in songs, listen to engaging stories, connect through music, and play with a variety of fun activities. Each session includes sing-alongs, movement, storytelling, and hands-on play, encouraging creativity, imagination, and togetherness. Families will enjoy meaningful moments while building friendships and leaving with simple songs, stories, and activities to continue at home.

1 ticket per family This program is designed for children ages 6 months to 5 years.

Must Register for Each Class *

Family Food Fun Classes

Every Monday 10:30am- 11:30am

This program is for Children between 3- 5yrs and parents.

Located at Strong Roots Centre( 101- 1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna)

Each week features a simple, kid-friendly recipe, allowing children to safely participate in every step, from preparation to enjoying the food they've created and playtime afterwards.

**Registration is required for each week

Artful Adventures Weekly Activities

Every Tuesday, from 10:00am-11:00am

Located at Strong Roots Centre( 101- 1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna)

Each week, participants will engage in a different process art or sensory activity, emphasizing the experience and creative process rather than the final product. 10:00- 10:15am - Welcome, Story, Rhymes or Songs 10:15am- 11:00am Art Exploring and Sensory Play The program will encourage open-ended exploration, self-expression, and parent-child collaboration..

This program is for Children between 2yrs to 5yrs and parents. Limited space, must registered for each week.

**Registration is required for each week

Early Nourish Families Program

Upcoming Sessions

Jan - March 2026

April- June 2026 

Enrich the Parenting Journey with the Early Nourish Families Program Children Aged 1 Month to 24Months through our Nourish Families Program. Join our weekly sessions from April to June, designed for parents to engage in authentic discussions, incorporating rhymes, songs, and cherished moments with their little ones. Children are encouraged to attend and be part of this bonding experience.

Each week, participating parents will have the opportunity to receive locally sourced frozen meals.

CHILDREN WILL ATTEND AND BE WITH PARENTS

Nourish Families with Childminding Program

Next Program will start in Sept 2025- May 2026

If you or someone you know is struggling during this time and could benefit from weekly meals and other family supports, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Families may be referred by a community agency, their child care provider or even self-referred.

Community Kitchen

Located at Strong Roots Centre( 101- 1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna)

Kitchen is Temporary closed

We are undertaking a review of our programs and will update this program soon.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

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