Family Resource Programs

Family Resource Programs of BC (FRP-BC), is a membership organization dedicated to promoting and supporting programs for families. Childhood Connections is a proud FRP member. It is our mission to provide programs, services and resources to support families. As such, we work diligently to build and support the development of healthy families in the Central Okanagan. We offer many activities, programs, and workshops geared to families with children 0-6 years old. Most of our programs are free, and many are drop-in programs. Check out the list below for full details!

Visit the Family Resource Program website for more information

Family Programs, Activities and Workshops

Song, Story and Rhyme Time at the Hub

Starting Thursday Sept 21st at Hub ( located at Pearson Road Elementary) from 9:30- 10:30am 

No registration is required

Song, Story, and Rhyme Time is a welcoming space for families in the community. This program will celebrate diversity, embrace communication through songs, rhymes and stories, and promote an environment where every child and family feels valued and included.

Connect & Play Group Drop in

Every Monday and Friday from 10am -11am

Hosted by our Community Program Consultant providing facilitated activities for children.

Located at Childhood Connections 

No registration is required

Spend quality time with your child exploring craft materials together, playing and Connect with other parents, grandparents, caregivers and family childcare providers.

Space is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am - 4:30pm.

Tuesday and Thursday please check ahead as this space maybe used for community events or training.

Connect & Play Group at The Hub Drop in

Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm- 3pm

Located at Hub ( located at Pearson Road Elementary ) 

No registration is required

Join our Facilitator at Hub ( located at Pearson Road Elementary on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm- 3pm

There will be opportunities for children to explore craft materials together, play , and connect with other parents, grandparents, caregivers and family childcare providers.

Craft Activity Bags

Pick-up available during open hours

We are now offering free monthly activity bags for parents to engage in with their children!

Pick up at Childhood Connections, Monday - Friday  from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Nourish Families

On-Going

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.

Playful Healing

On-Going

Playful Healing was designed to support children who are struggling in their day to day life with feelings of worry, uncertainty, isolation, and unhappiness and whose families are unable to afford expensive therapy. By providing FREE, one-to-one therapy, we help children manage and cope with behavioural struggles and anxiety.

Circle of Security for Families Course

On- Going

At times all Childcare Providers feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

This course will be facilitated by a trained COSP facilitator

8 Sessions, must be able to attend all session

16 hours of Professional Development Certificate

Central Okanagan Family Resources

Other Family Programs in our Community

YMCA Family Play Time

Explore, create, imagine, and play in a variety of activities for you and your child. Meet other families through group activities in a comfortable play environment and learn about services in your community. This is a parent-participation program.

Kelowna Community Resources

For more playgroups in our community please visit Kelowna Community Resources

Do The Okanagan

Take a look at this extensive list of drop-in groups. Separated by day of the week and location!