PROGRAMS
Below is a list of programs offered through the Eastern Shore Family Resource Association. Click on the program's name for more information.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise stated with one Registration completed per participant for the corresponding program year.
Also, a completed Health Check-In is required each morning before attendance.
Tickets are required for all of the following programs.
ABC is an interactive early learning program for Parents/Caregivers & Infants (birth to 18 months). Each session supports an infant’s growth & development through engagement using play based activities. Designed with a focus on nurturing and building great brains by enhancing a parent’s knowledge on how they can support this growth through positive parenting practices in everyday life with baby.
ABC will be held at the Family Centre on Mondays, 10-11:30am, for 4 weeks and is structured to include parental information & components to support baby’s growth. The “session themes” are as follows:
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May 30 – Attachment.
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June 6 – Sleep.
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June 13 – Car Seat Safety.
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June 20 - Feeding Baby.
Participation is limited for each session. This program will happen on Mondays with Tickets to be acquired for attendance. Running for one & 1/2 (1.5) hours. Families can choose to come to one or all of the sessions depending on their interest & time.
Participation is limited for our June 2022 groups. This program will happen on Thursdays with Tickets to be acquired for attendance. Running for one & 1/2 (1.5) hours for the younger group and two (2) hours for the older group.
A program has been divided into groups for for one to two (1-2) and three to five (3-5) year old children. This music and movement-based group is a way for you and your child to have fun and for your child to master new skills and concepts. These include developing a sense of rhythm, body awareness, communication, social skills, imitation, following directions, and learning to focus on simple tasks.
Each Jump, Jiggle & Jive™ group session is designed to meet your child’s need for repetition and familiarity as wall as to challenge him/her to learn something new. We have attempted to incorporate music from both diverse cultures and in different languages in the group sessions. We encourage you to share your own musical traditions and ideas with your group. We value diversity and look forward to learning from you and your culture. Each group session will also include an idea for an activity that you and your child can try together at home.
The main goal of Jump, Jiggle & Jive™ groups is for parents and caregivers to have fun with their children in a safe and comfortable play space. Since you will be attending group sessions with your child, you are responsible for supervising your child(ren) at all times. This supervision will include:
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Helping your child as he/she tries out climbing and other movement activities.
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Assisting your child as needed to participate in activities and make music.
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Supporting and modelling for your child how she/he can make connections with other children but do not know how to interact.
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We want to model gentle touch and safe ways of making friends.
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Do not be alarmed if your child seems awkward or rough – most children eventually learn acceptable ways of making new friends.
We look forward to getting to know you and your child better and hope that you both have wonderful time making music together.
An interactive Family Literacy program for parents/caregivers and their children between 3-5 years old. Based on current Health Protocols, this program has groups on Wednesdays & Fridays with Tickets to be acquired for a semester of attendance. Running for two (2) hours.
A program bringing new parents together to share and learn more about their babies growth, behavior, and other needs. Available until the child is one year old. Based on current Health Protocols, this program has groups on Mondays & Thursdays with Tickets to be acquired for a semester of attendance. Running for one and a half (1.5) hours.
A twice a week program for children aged 3 - 5 years designed to focus on social emotional development. This is a program that requires participants to attend both days. Parent/Caregiver is not required in the program but must remain onsite.
Based on current Health Protocols, this program group is on Tuesdays & Thursdays with Tickets to be acquired for a semester of attendance. Running for two (2) hours.
Please note that children must be 3 years old on or before September 30th, 2021 to attend.
A twice a week program for children aged 12-28 months as an activity based program to engage all the wiggly parts. . This is a program that requires participants to attend both days. Based on current Health Protocols, this program group is on Tuesdays & Thursdays with Tickets to be acquired for a semester of attendance. Running for two (2) hours.
Please note that children must be 12 months old on or before September 30th, 2021 to attend.
To Be Determined
An interactive Early Learning program for parents/caregivers and their children that are between the ages of 1-3 years old. Based on current Health Protocols, this program has groups on Mondays & Fridays with Tickets to be acquired for a semester of attendance. Running for one and a half (1.5) hours.
Offering expectant families a relaxed, interactive and informative approach to learning. The program goal is to create a balance between important information that is current best practice while allowing time for families to openly share their concerns and stories as their comfort allows.
During the 2020-21 Program Year, the program was being presented virtually by our Healthy Beginnings Home Visitor - Samantha Vatcher. Offering 3 sessions (Fall, Winter and Spring) the program is available to expectant parents primarily in the Eastern Shore area.
A program for one (1) to five (5) year old children with a goal of fun. Participation is limited for our June 2022 groups. This program will happen on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Tickets to be acquired for attendance. Running for one & 1/2 (1.5) hours. Tuesday will be our Outdoor version at the Porters Lake Community Centre while Wednesday is Indoors at ESFRA. There are NO RAIN DATES.
Happening at the Musquodoboit Trail for two (2) hours on Fridays and rotating between mornings and early afternoons. Participation for our June 2022 groups is open to age groups with Tickets to be acquired for attendance. Having advance information, allows us to bring an adequate amount of supplies for the young ones attending. Please be mindful to bring your own drinking water, snack and to remove all garbage when leaving. There are NO RAIN DATES.
