Family Resource Programs

Early Years, Child and Youth Programs, Activities and Workshops

Art in the Park

Tuesdays at 10am -11am

Gerstmar Park -955 Gerstmar Rd,

Thursdays at 10am - Johnson Bentley Memorial- 3737 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna

Join us outside in the community for a fun art activity. Each week will be different, some activities could be messier than others.

Geared for Ages 2-6

Free Drop in Program 

Family Night

Friday, July 10th from 5:45pm-7:15pm

Located at Childhood Connections- Strong Roots Centre 101-1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna

Registration is Required

Discover the science behind thing that make you go...ewww! Make "snot" and sneeze it while exploring viscosity, identify various animals from their scat (poop), and learn about digestion while producing a burp in a bag."

Registration is Required

Helping Hands at Helen's Acres

Starting June 12th

Fridays 10am - 11am

Helen's Acres 2424 Mayer Road, Kelowna

Registration is Required

Join Emily on Fridays at Helen's Acres to volunteer at the farm, followed with a story, song, or fun activity on the grass .

10am - 11am

Feel free to stay for your own picnic on the grass after the group has completed their helping time (supervision of children are parents/caregiver's responsibility) 

Song, Story, Rhyme Time at the Park

June - August

Wednesdays at 10am - Benlee Park, 900 Houghton Rd, Kelowna,

*No gathering on June 24th*

Come find Emily for a morning of singing, movement and fun every Wednesday at Benlee Park, 900 Houghton Rd, Kelowna, .

Geared for ages 0-5

Drop in Program

STEAM at the Strong Roots Centre

Monday and Wednesdays afternoons p>Located at Childhood Connections- Strong Roots Centre 101-1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna

Must Register for each session

Free Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities all summer long!

This program is for children between 6-13 years old.

Space is limited, and registration is required for each activity.

Creations and Cooking

Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am- 12pm

Located at Childhood Connections- Strong Roots Centre 101-1505 Harvey ave, Kelowna

Must Register for each session

For children entering Grades 4–6 in Sept 2026

Each week, children will have the opportunity to create a new recipe and participate in a creative art project, helping to build practical life skills, foster creativity, and encourage teamwork in a supportive and engaging environment.

Must Register 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.

Early Nourish Families Program

Upcoming Sessions

Sept- Dec 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

Central Okanagan Family Resources

Other Family Programs in our Community

Kelowna Community Resources

For more playgroups in our community please visit Kelowna Community Resources

Okanagan Family Fun

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