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WINTER
SPRING
ACTIVITIES
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REGISTRATION
IN PERSON : starting
t ti on JJanuary 3rd DID YOU KNOW?
8:30 am to 12 pm and from 1 to 4:30 pm
Valcartier Family Centre (Building 93) The VFC’s services are also offered to the families
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of veterans. In the following pages, we have
identified a few activities you might find
BY PHONE : starting on January 4th particularly interesting!
418 844-6060
Priority will be given to military and veterans families.
First come, first served.
FACILITIES
ROOM DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE
Op. Soleil Open Play Room Room 109 of the Valcartier Family Centre created for Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Parents and their children (0 to 5
parents and their children. Come take advantage of Free morning period: Tuesday years old).
free periods to socialize with other parents.
Free afternoon periods: Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday
Le Repaire youth club Le Repaire youth club welcomes young people to a Wednesday 6:30 to 9 pm 12 to 17 years old.
healthy, inclusive environment, which promotes their Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 pm
integration and development. The club is supervised Friday 6:30 to 10:30 pm
by a team of qualified and dynamic counsellors who * 6th graders are welcome to spend the evening
are there to support, empower, and encourage young at the Repaire on Wednesdays, during regular
people in their journey to adulthood. Youth attending opening hours.
Le Repaire have access to several activities, structured
or not (pool table, baby-foot, video games, board
games, music, etc.).
Documentation Centre The documentation center of the CFV is a quiet place Monday to Fridray 8:30 am to noon and 1:00 pm Everyone
away from home where you can continue your job to 4:30 pm
search with all the tools you need at hand.
EARLY CHILDHOOD 0-5 years old
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
Small Talk A warm, safe place where Wednesday 9:30 am to 11 am Parents and their children 0 to 12 Per session: $5 per child.
parents and their children can Winter : January 16 to April 3 months old.
come to enjoy a few hours of Spring : April 10 to June 19
camaraderie, conversation,
and friendship.
Possibility of starting a baby food
workshop, depending on needs.
Sunny Day Group Parents and children are invited Thursday and/or Friday 9:30 am Parents and their children 0 to 5 Per session: $13 per child.
to come socialize and have fun to 11 am years old.
in a warm, secure environment. Winter : January 17 to April 5 $20 for two or more children from
A group of volunteers organizes Spring : April 11 to June 2 the same family.
different activities. Children stay
under the supervision of their
parents.
Baby Massage alone or Parents are invited to familiarize Tuesday 1 pm to 3 pm Parents and their baby. $60 for 4 workshops. Bottle of
themselves with the techniques Winter : February 5 to February 26 massage oil and snacks provided.
accompanied of baby massage. Baby massage Spring : April 9 to April 30
helps parents learn to recognize
the signs and nonverbal language Saturday 9:30 am to 11:30 am
of their baby, and to respond Spring : May 4 to May 25
to their needs. A bonding
activity for you and your baby.
In collaboration with Relevailles
Québec.
CHILDREN 0-5 years old
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
Prenatal Class Prenatal classes offer future Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Future and new parents. $50 per couple.
parents the chance to learn
about pregnancy, birth, and their In French
baby’s first days. Meet with other Winter : January 12 or March 23
future parents, hear about their Spring : June 8
experiences, and get answers
about the questions that can In English
come up during pregnancy. Spring : April 27
NEW A warm place to enjoy a Tuesday 1 pm to 2:30 pm Future mothers. $5 per session.
few hours of camaraderie, Winter : January 15 to April 2
Babies on bord group conversation, and friendship. A Spring : April 9 to June 18
moment to gather with future
mothers and get ready together
for the adventure of welcoming
a child.
Welcome Baby Prenatal and postnatal visits at Anytime Future and new parents from the Free with registration.
the Valcartier Family Centre for military community.
future and new parents from the
military
community. This program aims to
support parents in the beautiful
adventure that is the arrival of a
new child.
Second Language Children are introduced to the English : Tuesday 9 am to 10 am 4 and 5 years old. $55 for the 10 week session.
English or French language or 10:15 am to 11:15 am or
Workshop (French or through games, rhymes, and Wednesday 10 am to 11 am
English) songs under the supervision of a Winter : January 15 to March 26
qualified teacher. Spring : April 9 to June 12
If your children attend the
Sentinelle des Petits daycare French : Monday 10 am to 11 am
centre, we can go and pick them Winter : January 14 to March 25
up so they can join the Spring : April 8 to June 10
workshop.
Get Together Club Are you looking to meet other Monday 9:30 am to 11 am Adults without children or with Fee to be determined according
english speaking people? The children 0-5 years old. to the activities.
Anglophone Group Get Together Club is the perfect
group to exchange stories and
participate in activities with or
without children. The Get Together
Club is adapted to welcome
children 0-5 years old. Come meet
other English-speaking families,
even if English isn’t your first
language.
Jardin des petits Nursery Our workshops look to promote Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 2 to 5 years old. $12 per child per half-day.
social integration, develop 11:30 am $20 for two children from the
school creativity and imagination as well Winter : January 7 o March 29 same family.
as allow children to grow in a safe Spring : April 1o June 21 $30 for three children from the
environment. same family.
Little Geniuses Workshop Workshops to promote the overall Monday to Friday 12:45 pm to 3 to 5 years old. $12 per child per half day.
development and autonomy of 3:45 pm $20 for two children from the
children while encouraging them Winter : January 7 to March 29 same family.
to learn emotional, motor, social, Spring : April 1 to June 21 $30 for three children from the
cognitive, and language skills. same family.
CHILDCARE 0-5 years old
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
Drop-in Daycare An occasional childcare service Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm 2 to 5 years old (preschool). $4.50 per hour or maximum of $30
for preschool children. per day for one child.
For two children: $7.50 per hour
or $50 per day.
Evening Drop-in An occasional childcare service Tuesday, Wednesday, and 0 to 5 years old. $4.50 per hour.
offered during the evening. Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm
Childcare SRP Members
$4 per hour.
Day Nursery An occasional childcare service. Monday to Friday 8:30 to 12 pm 0 to 2 years old. $15 per 3.5 hours of childcare.
and/or 12 pm to 3:30 pm
hours in advance.
All year long except holidays. Reservation required at least 24
CHILDHOOD-YOUTH 3-12 years old
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
Father-Child Activities Being a dad is the best job in Carie Factory Dads and their children Depends on the activity.
the world! Strengthen the bond February 2 between 3 and 12 years
between you and your kids by Ice Fishing old.
spending special time with them. March 2
A postitive experience and a Dad Fest
chance to meet other dads. June 9
E=MC3 : Together to Group for families living with Schedule to be determined Families with children aged 7 to Free
the impact of an operational based on enrollment. 11, with a parent affected by
Better Understand stress injury (OSI). Workshops for an operational stress injury
children, parents, and the family. (OSI).
The goal of this group
is to develop the strengths of
each family member in order to
improve individual and family
well-being.
What? We are moving Preparatory workshop on posting Tuesday 6 pm to 8:30 pm Children aged 5 to 11 years old Free
for children who will have to March 19 or May 7 from the military community.
again! move. The purpose of this
activity is to give young people
the necessary tools to better
understand the situation and to
facilitate the transition to a new
environment.
Oasis Club Support group for children who Schedule to be determined Children 3 to 12 years old who $10 per family.
are living with the absence of a based on enrollment. are living with the absence of a
military parent due to courses, military parent.
exercises, imposed restrictions,
missions, etc. At the weekly
meetings, different themes and
activities related to the
absence are presented.
Dealing With Absence: Series of 6 meetings to give Schedule to be determined Children 5-12 years old having to $10 per family.
children the necessary tools based on enrollment. deal with the frequent absences
Like a Boss to better cope with the frequent of a parent who is in the military.
departures of a parent
in the military.
YOUTH 6-12 years old
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
The Adventurers Kids are invited to take part in an Friday 3:30 pm to 5 pm Kids in Grades 4, 5, and 6. Free
after-school program where they Starting January 11
can participate in preventive and
educational activities led by our
youth counsellors.
Home Alone Workshop This workshop teaches kids safety Saturday 1 pm to 4 pm 8 to 12 years old. $10 per child.
rules to follow if they are alone, Winter : February 9
whether at home, after school or Spring : May 11
at the park.
Babysitting Course Course given by the Red Cross Saturday 8 am to 4:30 pm 11 years old (or grade 6) or older. $60 Price fixed by the Red Cross.
that gives young people the skills April 27
and qualifi cations to become
certified babysitters.
A.P.S.: After Parental Group for children who have Schedule to be determined Children aged 7 to 11 who have Free
experienced the separation based on enrollment. experienced the separation of
Separation of their parents (recent or not). their parents (recent or not).
A series of 10 workshops with the
goal of better understanding and
expressing their feelings related to
the separation, and to promote
the development of communication
and problem solving skills.
Billy Workshop Series of 6 workshops helping Schedule to be determined Children aged 8 to 112
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tools. The meetings mainly deal
with topics such as physical
mechanisms of stress, adaptation
strategies, social pressure and
performance anxiety, which are
addressed through interactive
activities.
YOUTH 12-17 years old
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE CO
COST
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Anxiety Managment Group for children who are Schedule to be determined 12 to 17 years old. Free
Fre
ree
ee
having difficulty managing based on enrollment.
Workshop anxiety. Series of meetings with
the aim of teaching the necessary
skills to effectively deal with stress,
difficulties, and changes.
P.E.P.P. Project The P.E.P.P. Project (Perseverance, The registration period is at the 12 to 17 years old. Free
ee
Education, Personal Project) start of the school year.
aims to prevent school dropout. Contact the Youth Team for
Participants register at the more information.
beginning of the school year, and
identify academic goals and a
personal motivational project. A
prize is won at the end of the
school year.
What? We are moving Preparatory workshop on posting Tuesday 6 pm to 8:30 pm Youth aged 12 to 17 years old Free
to give teenagers the necessary March 19 to May 7 from the military community.
again! tools to help with the changes
incurred and promote the
transition to a new environment.
Chit-Chat Dinner: Preventive workshops for youths. Schedule to be determined 12 to 17 years old. $2 per youth per workshop.
During meetings, various based on enrollment.
Just For Truth topics are discussed (romantic
relationships, alcohol, drugs,
sexuality, sexual orientation,
social media, etc.).
ADULTS 18 years old or older
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
Second Language Second language courses at Registration before January 15 Military spouses. Deposit of $50, reimbursed after
Valcartier. Start of classes: week of January 28. 75% participation.
Courses (French | English) REGULAR CLASSES:
12 WEEKS (60 HOURS) REGULAR CLASSES : Possibility of places for CAF
INTENSIVE CLASSSES: Two mornings, afternoons or members, veterans and their
4 WEEKS (60 HOURS) evenings per week. Monday- spouses ($50), reservists ($50) and
5 MORNINGS PER WEEK Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday civilians ($125) for the session.
mornings: 8:30 am to 11 am
* Some conditions may apply afternoons: 1 pm to 3:30 pm
evenings: 6:30 pm to 9 pm
INTENSIVE CLASSES :
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to
11 am
ENVOL Entrepreneurs Group of entrepreneurs from the Thursday 5 pm to 7 pm Self-employed or small business Annual membership. Possibility for
military community who meet Winter : January 24 owners from the military non-members to participate in the
Group a few times a year to develop Spring : March 28 and May 30 community, regardless of their activities at low cost.
and expand their network, to get place of residence.
support and advice.
Preparing for a job fair This workshop will help you Schedule to be determined. Members of the miltary Free
develop various winning strategies community.
workshop to make your participation in a
job fair more effective.
Professional transitions, Take a moment to think about Thursday 6:30 pm Members of the miltary Free
your professional situation, its January 31 community.
acceptance and the transitions and the grieving Registration before January 25.
grieving process process related to it. A guidance
counsellor will present concrete
tools to encourage reflection on
your professional situation.
F
Financial notions for
notion Virtual session on financial French : Wednesday 1 pm to 2 pm Everyone Free
planning related to the transition Winter : January 16
families
ilies in trans
transition to civilian life. Led by counsellor Spring : April 3
from SISIP Financial. English : Wednesday 1 pm to 2 pm
Winter : March 6
Mandatory registration one week
before the beginning of the
session.
ADULTS 18 years old or older
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
Workshop: Life after When you leave the Forces, Schedule to be determined Releasing military members and Free
you’re not only leaving behind based on enrollment. veterans (veterans spouses are
the uniform a job, but a part of your military welcome).
family as well. The goal of this
workshop is to help you reflect on
what you are leaving behind, and
also on what you stand to gain.
A guidance counsellor will lead
a series of 3 workshops, lasting 2
hours each, to help you reflect on
your life path, give you purpose
after military life, and give you
concrete tools to help you plan
for your future.
*Spouses of veterans attending
the workshop can also attend
2 workshops offered by a social
worker to discuss the impacts of
this transition on their relationship
and their family.
Posting Preparation During this meeting, advice, tools, Wednesday 6 pm to 8:30 pm Members of the miltary Free
personal and family WINTER : March 19 community.
Workshop strategies will be presented in SPRING : May 7
order to facilitate this
transition and be well prepared.
Going through a This workshop provides military Schedule to be determined Members of the miltary Free
spouses about to go through a based on enrollment. community.
transfer-related job transfer with help preparing for
transition their job transition. A guidance
counsellor will discuss job-hunting
strategies for your résumé and
cover letter, show you job-hunting
tools, and more.
Military life support group Military life is unique and requires Wednesday 6 pm to 8:30 pm Military spouses and parents of Free
a lot of adapting. This group WINTER : January 16, January 30, military members.
meets six (6) times to support February 13 and February 27
and accompany you in this SPRING : March 13 and March 27
often complex lifestyle. In an
environment of mutual support,
you can share your experiences
and explore solutions to problems
with other spouses and with a
social worker in order to better
cope with the impacts of
military life.
NEW Adapting and integrating into a Schedule to be determined Anglophone spouses. Free
new community is a challenge! based on enrollment.
Kaleidoscope To provide you with support and
accompaniment during this
transition, we offer a series of
meetings for Anglophones who
are new to the area.
Discussing Military Life An opportunity for military spouses Tuesday 6 pm Military spouses and parents of Each person pays their own meal.
and parents of military members Winter : January 15, February 12 military members.
Over Dinner to get together once a month and March 12
and discuss their experiences Spring : April 9, May 14 and June
and share tips on adapting to the 11
military lifestyle, while discovering
different restaurants in the Restaurant determined by
Quebec City area. participants.
Positive Parenting Conferences on positive French : Tuesday 7 pm to 8:30 pm Everyone Free
parental practices that aim to Spring : May 21, June 4 and
Program (PPP) foster healthy ways to deal with June 18
emotions, as well as boost English : Wednesday 7 pm to 8:30 pm
self-esteem and resilience in Winter : February 13, Fabruary 17
children. and March 13
Mental Health First Aid The goal of this training is to teach Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am to Everyone Free
the participants how to provide 4:30 pm
Training first aid to anyone showing signs of January 26 and January 27
a mental health problem or going
through a mental health crisis.
The content is adapted to meet
the needs of veterans, their family
members and their peer helpers.
ADULTS 18 years old or older
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CLIENTELE COST
Inter-Comm Good communication is the basis Wednesday 6:30 pm to 9 pm Everyone Free
of interpersonal satisfaction. These January 30, February 6 and
3 workshops aim to shed light on February 13
the sources of misunderstandings,
discuss healthy conflict resolution,
and put into practice tools that
are useful in both professional and
personal relationships. Offered
in collaboration with Health
Promotion.
Café découverte Social activities with various Meal preparation Everyone $5 or more per activity.
themes to meet people from the 6:30 pm | January 23
- Bilingual - community. Alone, as a couple Friendly raclette
or with a group of friends, come 6:30 pm| February 6
join us! Organized by volunteers. Crazy nails
Enrollment required. 9:30 am | February 20
Home and mechanics workshop
6:30 pm | March 20
Salt paste eggs
9:30 am | April 3
Indoor herbs
6:30 pm | April 17
Mason jar decoration
6:30 pm | May 8
Sometimes you need to This workshop encourages Schedule to be determined Everyone Free
reflection on the stresses in based on enrollment.
take a break your life. It draws attention to
the ways we can ensure that
we protect ourselves in our work
environment, prevent exhaustion,
and cultivate or return to a state
of balance.
English-Speaking Come out and chat with Skin care Everyone Variable according to the activity.
English-speaking members of the 6:30 pm to 8 pm | January 19
Activities community. At these activities, Clothing swap
the participants take time out to 1 pm to 3 pm | February 2
speak English in good company. St-Patrick’s Potluck
It’s a great way to meet people 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | March 16
and make friends. The activities Spring craft
are organized by our volunteers. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | April 11
Paint day
2 pm to 4 pm | May 11
Livng Life to the Full In an open and friendly Tuesday 6 pm to 9 pm Everyone Free
atmosphere, this eight-module February 19, February 26, March
workshop workshop will teach you eight 12 and March19
ways to take on life’s challenges,
big and small. You will also learn
how your thoughts, emotions,
behaviour and physical responses
affect how you interpret and deal
with problems. The workshop is
offered by the Quebec Division
of the Canadian Mental Health
Association.
DID YOU KNOW?
To find more information about our other tools, groups • Health Guide
and activities : • Service Guide
• Valcar-Co Youth Co-operative • Etc.
• Volunteer opportunities for youth, family and adults go to www.CAFconnection.ca|Valcartier
• Training on the Impacts of the Military Lifestyle
• Online resource about operational stess injuries
• Online Training: Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR)
FAMILY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Winter fun day January 26
OP FAMILY
In partnership with the Valcartier Base Community Recreation Department
Valentine’s Day Disco 7 pm to 9 pm
February 15
Easter disco 7 pm to 9 pm
April 12
Easter egg hunt April 13 and 14
Jacques-Cartier job fair at the Valcartier Family Centre 3 pm to 8 pm
In April
Flea market May 25
OP FAMILY
In partnership with the Valcartier Base Community Recreation Department
Dad Fest 8 am to 9 pm
June 9
School’s out disco 7 pm to 9 pm
June 14
Valcartier Family Centre
Building 93
P.O. Box 1 000, Station Forces
Courcelette (Québec) G0A 4Z0
Telephone: 418-844-6060
Toll free: 1-877-844-6060
Fax: 418-844-3959
info@crfmv.com
CAFconnection.ca/Valcartier
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