#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca

Early Childhood Development

Family Futures Resource Network provides excellent early childhood programs and services, both registered and online. These programs offer parents and caregivers opportunities and experiences to support their children in their social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development. These programs also provide a natural environment for families to build social connections and increase protective factors for children.

Birth–5 Years

To promote a safe and engaging experience for both caregivers and children, we apply a ratio of 1 caregiver to 3 children in early childhood programs, unless stated otherwise.

If you need any additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 780-413-4521. We have created some online programs, services and support options. These are on each program page, the At-Home Family Fun page, and our YouTube channel.

 

Adventure Express

2–6 years | Come immerse yourself in this focused weeklong journey to experience the joy of learning through play with your child. This mixed medley of popular programs offers families a chance to explore, play, and learn together.  Each day brings a new adventure – whether it’s getting messy with sensory play, moving our bodies, letting your imagination soar or diving into early learning activities.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
August 25, 2025 - August 29, 2025

 
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Baby Sing & Sensory

Birth–1 year | The first year is crucial for your baby’s development. This program offers activities to stimulate the senses and promote early learning, including singing, sensory play, baby sign language, and developmental milestones. Enjoy bonding with your baby and connecting with other caregivers. Please bring a blanket for your baby. Due to high demand, families can register only once per eligible child each year.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 9, 2025 - August 13, 2025

 
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Books for Babies

For children ages: Birth–1 year | $40 program fee. | Learn how reading to your infant helps to promote early language skill development and enhance parent child connection. Please bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program.

 

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 2, 2025 - July 23, 2025

 
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Busy Bodies

2–5 years | Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this active program where they will develop physical literacy through games, music and activities such as dancing, and parachute time. Come join in the fun and meet other families! NEW! Weather permitting, part of this program will take place outdoors to help improve overall health and wellbeing and connect with nature in the community. Please arrive dressed for the weather. Please bring indoor shoes to wear during the program.

Registration:
Drop-In
Dates:
July 7, 2025 - August 18, 2025

 
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Coffee & Playtime Drop-In

Birth–6 years | Come join us in an informal relaxed environment where you can enjoy social time and participate in fun and educational activities with other caregivers and their children to foster social connections and community engagement. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring beverages and nut free snacks for your children.

Registration:
Drop-In
Dates:
July 8, 2025 - August 19, 2025

 
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Family Mentorship Program

Birth–6 years | Would you like extra one-on-one support for your child? Our Family Mentorship Program provides in-home parenting education and family support services to expectant parents and those with children from newborn to the age of six. Trained Family Mentors provide families with information and support that helps them improve their parenting skills to provide a safe nurturing environment for their children. Family Mentors encourage a parent-led experience while providing recommendations based on leading practices.

Registration:
Phone
Dates:

 
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Let’s Get Artsy!

For children ages: 2–6 years | Do you have a little Picasso who loves to be creative and express themselves through art? This program provides an opportunity for children to engage in a variety of art activities, express their inner artist and create their own works of art. New activities have been added, come and explore!

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 31, 2025 - August 21, 2025

 
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Little Chefs

Caregivers and their children 3-6 | Introducing Little Chefs, the culinary adventure that sparks a lifelong love for healthy eating and cooking! Through fun and engaging hands on experiences, little ones will discover the wonders of diverse foods along with their colors, textures and tastes; learn essential nutritional knowledge; cultivate healthy eating habits; enhance fine motor skills; develop basic food preparation techniques and build confidence and creativity in the kitchen. Join us in nurturing the next generation of curious, adventurous, and healthy eaters as we cook up a bright future, one little chef at a time!

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 11, 2025 - August 8, 2025

 

August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025

 
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Making Music

For children ages 3-6 years | In this program children will explore a variety of different forms of music, express themselves through dance, and make their own musical instrument each week.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 8, 2025 - August 12, 2025

 
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Playgroup and Coffee

Birth–6 years | Family Futures Resource Network is offering this group in partnership with the Dayspring Presbyterian Church. Parents, caregivers and children come together to meet, learn, socialize, and have fun. Coffee will be provided. Please bring beverages and nut free snacks for your children.

Registration:
Drop-In
Dates:
July 4, 2025 - August 22, 2025

 
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Sensory Adventures

2-6 years | Sensory play promotes exploration, creativity, curiosity and problem solving. It helps children learn about the world around them and making connections through these experiences.    Come prepared to engage the 5 senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste in this program of fun and exploration.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 4, 2025 - July 25, 2025

 

August 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025

 
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STEM Gears & Gizmos

3-6 years | Join us in exploring and sparking interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a fun and engaging way. This program provides hands-on experience in understanding mechanical and technological concepts, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 3, 2025 - July 24, 2025

 

July 31, 2025 - August 21, 2025

 
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Tales, Tunes & Tots

For children ages: Birth–3 year | This interactive program is full of lively stories, fun rhymes, and sing-along songs! Explore early literacy, language, and creativity through movement, music, and social play.  This fun and welcoming experience is the perfect way for you and your child to connect, enjoy each other’s company, and make lasting memories together.

 

Registration:
Online
Dates:
July 3, 2025 - July 24, 2025

 
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Family Futures Resources

Family Futures Resource Network provides information, education and support to individuals, parents and families. We are the only family resource centre in south Edmonton, that offers this range of services and programs. We are a network of programming sites embedded within the communities we serve.

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780.413.4521

info@familyfutures.ca

#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 2E8

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