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March 12 - Viewable online

March 23 - Big Fun Registration

March 30 - Registration for all Recreation and Community Programs

 Home Child and Family Programs Programs for Early Years

Programs for Early Years

Alpenglow- Getting Ready for Kindergarten


The Getting Ready for Kindergarten program invites parents and their preschoolers to attend a fun and educational 2-week program focused on preparing children entering kindergarten at Alpenglow School in September 2026 for the transition to school.

Circle of Security


Circle of Security is a six-week relationship-based program in Banff designed to enhance attachment security between parents with children ages 0 – 3.

Creating Calm: Navigating Sibling Rivalry


Together we will explore the dynamics of sibling rivalry and the strategies to manage it effectively. Parents and Caregivers of children ages 3-6 will learn a variety of tools and approaches to develop and maintain strong sibling bonds in this 2-week program.

ERS- Getting Ready for Kindergarten


The Getting Ready for Kindergarten program invites parents and their preschoolers to attend a fun and educational 4-week program focused on preparing children entering kindergarten at Elizabeth Rummel School in September 2026 for the transition to school.

Exploring Your Feelings Through Art


Join us for a playful and creative program in Banff designed to help little ones (ages 4 – 6) explore their big feelings through art! Together with a parent or guardian, children will experiment with a variety of art materials while learning to identify and express emotions in healthy ways.

Feeding Your Baby


Join a Registered Dietitian to learn more about starting solids, first foods, textures, timing and more.

Get Messy


Get Messy is a program where families with children ages 2-6 can explore, create, and get messy without worrying about cleaning up at home. Let’s embrace the mess and celebrate sensory exploration together! 

Infant Massage Education and Instruction


Learn massage techniques from a local Registered Massage Therapist that can help your infant (0-8 months) overcome struggles with reflux, poor sleep, teething, and digestive distress.

Mini Milestones


Mini Milestones is a 6-week program for parents and caregivers with infants ages 0 – 9 months who are not yet independently mobile (i.e., not crawling or walking). Each week, participants will discuss a unique topic of interest, followed by time to connect.

Mini Milestones: Next Steps


This three-week program is for parents/caregivers with children ages 10 to 18 months who are on the move or nearly mobile. Connect in a supportive group setting while your child explores the Family Connection Centre’s engaging early learning space.

New Parent Café


New Parent Café is a friendly group for parents and caregivers who are Permanent Residents or foreign-born to Canada with children ages 0 to 5. It’s a chance to meet others, share experiences, and learn about parenting.

Ready, Set, Go: Toilet Training Workshop


Parents and caregivers with children ages 0 – 6 are invited to join an informative, practical, and interactive toilet training workshop.  

Together in Play


 Parents and caregivers of children aged 3-6 will explore the idea of using play to foster meaningful connections with children. This program will offer ideas and tools on how play can support co-regulation, communication and shared creativity.