The Altona and Area Family Resource Centre offers support to all families in Altona and the surrounding areas. Those involved in the most important task of all, raising the next generation, are welcome to participate in our free programs. 

  

Our list of programming includes topics such as literacy, nutrition, parenting, and empowering families.  Free snacks and free crafts are offered at our groups and there is always time to visit with other parents and discuss topics of interest. 

Our Mission Statement: 

To support all parents in the Altona area to help their young children thrive and reach their full potential.  We do this through programs that focus on literacy and learning, physical health and positive parenting.

  

Things You Should Know

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Drop-In Programs

 Parent/Child Program for children under the age of 5  

  A morning of fun and activities (songs, crafts, books and playing) for

  both parents and children. 

  Everyone is Welcome!   

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Altona Coffee & Chat - Tuesday 10am - 11:30am - at the the Centre (excluding Feb. 19th)

Altona Stay & Play - Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am - at the Centre         _____________________________________________________________  

Rosenfeld Stay and Play -Tuesday April 2  9:30 – 11:30 at Rosenfeld School

This is the last one of the year.  We will start the program up again in the FALL

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Gretna Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:30 Gretna School

                                                                                                    - April 8, 15, 22        - May 3, 10

After these session we will be taking a break and restarting the program in the FALL

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The Altona & Area Family Resource Centre office is    located in the upper level of the RHA building next    to the hospital and holds the following hours:

    Tuesdays, 9:00 - 3:30

Wednesdays,  9:00 - 3:30

Thursday, 1:00 -3:30  

The office will be closed for the month of April.  However emails and phone messages will be checked during this time.  _____________________________________________________________________________

Toy Lending Library Services

We have a catolgue filled with toys that we borrow out to families.  Hours for this service are:

Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 11:30

or by appointment by calling 324-2352.

If you are dropping off a toy, please leave it on the lower level off to the side or  bring it to group on Tuesday or Thursday morning.____________________________________________________________________________

 

Family Gym Nights - for parents and children (ages 3-5) 

NO SESSION DURING SPRING BREAK

- Altona - April 3rd is the last session at Elmwood School

- Gretna - April 3rd is the last session at Gretna School

You do not need to register for these programs... just drop-in

  

Altona Preschool Learning Fair- MAY 23 2:00 -6:30 at Elmwood School

Parents if you child will be going to Kindergarten in Fall 2013 or Fall 2014 bring them to this fun- filled event.  there will be a variety of activities, crafts and each child that attends recieves a gift.  This event is fee and no registration is required.  Plan to spend about an 1 - 1.5 hours at this event.  Doors will be locked at 6:00pm but families have until 6:30.    

  

Altona Wiggle, Giggle Munch Physical Activity Program

Every Wednesday Starting May 1 – June 5          10:00 – 11:30 at the Altona United Church

Wiggle, Giggle Munch is a parent/child program geared for children ages 2-5.  Childminding for younger siblings is provided.  At this program parents and children participate in a variety of games and activities, make a craft and enjoy a snack together.  Registration is required so call 324-2352 to register.