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Beyond Messy Play Drop-in

Did you know all children learn through play? Do you want to get out of the house and connect with other families?

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Did you know all children learn through play?  Do you want to get out of the house and connect with other families? This play program aims to bring parents and children 0 – 12 together, breaking down age-based stereotypes and allowing families to grow stronger by building connection. Parents are encouraged to follow the lead of their children regardless of age. Child led play encourages social and cognitive development, fosters independence, builds intrinsic motivation and supports resilience. During this group a Parent Coach will provide parenting insights, answer questions about child behavior and development, and offer information on upcoming community programs and events as well as direct you to other community resources.

 

Activities are carefully chosen with stage of development and family diversity in mind.  In this open concept space, you will find areas for dramatic play, indoor physical play, creative arts, sensory development and challenges for developing minds.

 

How do I sign up?

All parents must complete an annual registration which will include information about each child who may attend the program with them.  Please register online or if needed when you arrive at the Program.

 

What is a drop in?

Drop in for this program means you can choose which Thursdays to bring the family, space availability is on a first come first serve basis.  Once the program has reached capacity, then the Program will be closed to additional participants for the day.  Signs will be posted when the capacity is met.

 

Can someone else bring my child?

A caregiver or someone who is not the child’s parent can bring the child after the registration is completed, and consent provided by the parent. The caregiver will be asked to complete a registration for themselves at the door.

 

Age range: For parents and children 0 – 12 years

 

AM Program

Dates: Wednesdays, September 2 – December 23, 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Cost: No cost (donations gratefully accepted)

Location: 211, 125 Main St NW, Airdrie, AB

 

PM Program

Dates: Thursdays, October 1 & 15, November 5 & 19 & December 3 & 17, 2026

(No program October 22 & November 26, 2026)

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Cost: No cost (donations gratefully accepted)

Location: 211, 125 Main St NW, Airdrie, AB

Registration

Please fill out the following form to register in this program. We will contact you with further details if needed OR if a fee is required to complete signup. Use the Additional Comments section at the end of the form for any further questions.

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    Additional Information

    Community Links Data Collection - Personal information is being collected for Community Links and will be used to provide and evaluate service delivery to community members. It is stored on the Community Links internal server as well as on the Penelope database. All information is protected by the privacy provisions of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and the Access to Information Act (ATIA). Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information. If you have any questions about the collection of data, contact Community Links at #211, 125 Main St. NW, Airdrie, AB T4B 0P7 or by calling 403-945-3900 or 1-866-945-3905.