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Programs for JULY 2024

MONDAYS

Home Alone Course – This is being held at the Kennetcook and District Volunteer Fire Department on July 8th from 9am-4pm

Splash and Play – Location and time TBA – July 15th.

TUESDAYS

Beach Party – Join us from 10am-12noon at Anthony’s Park on July 2nd.

Playgroup – Join us on July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th from 10-11:30 at Findley Park.

WEDNESDAYS

Baby Walk and Talk – Join us at Findley Park from 10-11:30am for some fresh air, exercise, and conversation July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st.

Babysitter’s Course – This is being held at the Kennetcook and District Volunteer Firehall on July 10th.

Library – Join KAP staff on July 17th at the Library from 3-4pm at the Kennetcook and District Volunteer Firehall.

THURSDAYS

Mommy Time Walk – Join us Wednesday evenings this July from 6:30-8pm at Findley Park.

Outdoor Adventures – This program is being offered on July 11th and 18th from 3:30-4:30pm at Findley Park. This is for children of any age. It is an opportunity to be outside and get some fresh air.

FRIDAYS

Bridge (Playgroup) – Join KAP and WFRC on Fridays in July. We will be at the Walton and District Firehall from 10am-12noon. On July 5th and 26th we are combining Outdoor Adventures and Bridge (Playgroup).

Great Beginnings Food Box delivery is on July 12th.

Programs for August 2024

MONDAYS

Kids in the Kitchen – Cooking Day Camp with KAP from 9am-4pm on August 5th and 19th. Locations TBA.

Splash and Play – August 12th, location and time TBA.

TUESDAYS

Playgroup – Join us on August 6th, 13th, and 20th from 10-11:30 at Findley Park.

Summer send off Party!!!! – Join us on August 27th at Findley Park from 10am-12noon.

WEDNESDAYS

Baby Walk and Talk – Join us at Findley Park from 10-11:30am for some fresh air, exercise, and conversation August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.

Library – Join KAP staff on August 7th at the Library from 3-4pm at the Kennetcook and District Volunteer Firehall.

THURSDAYS

Mommy Time Walk – Join us Wednesday evenings this August from 6:30-8pm at Findley Park.

Outdoor Adventures – This program is being offered on August 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th from 3:30-4:30pm at Findley Park. This is for children of any age. It is an opportunity to be outside and get some fresh air.

FRIDAYS

Bridge (Playgroup) – Join KAP and WFRC on Fridays in August. We will be at the Walton and District Firehall from 10-11:30am. On August 16th we are combining Outdoor Adventures and Bridge (Playgroup). End of Summer Party – Come out and celebrate the end of summer with us on August 23rd. (No program on August 30th)

Call for more information or to register for programs. Melissa: 902-751-2785; Vanessa 902-324-9412.

If you are feeling unwell, please protect others by staying home. Thank you for understanding!

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Programs & Services in Hants County

Great Beginnings

Funded by Canada’s Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP), the Great Beginnings Program offers support to women through their pregnancies and into the early infancy years. From transportation support, nutrition counselling – which includes delivery of a monthly Food Box and optional cooking workshops, Doula services, breastfeeding support, or programs in early infant care and child development,

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Play Group

Tuesday’s: Playgroup @Kids Action Program Centre in Kennetcook 10-11:30am: Join Diane & Ashley in our playgroup. We will enjoy some free play, do crafts and have a snack!  To find out more, call Ashley 902-790-1077 or Diane 902-222-3741

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Baby Walk and Talk

Monday’s (until end of October): Baby Walk & Talk @ Findlay Park 9:30am. Join Ashley and other caregiver’s with their babies as we walk the trails, getting some fresh air and social time!  For more information call Ashley 902-790-1077 or Diane 902-222-3741

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Cooking Workshops

Kids Action Program and the Great Beginnings Program each offer cooking workshops, either in-person or virtually throughout the year. Focusing on basic food preparation, food safety, nutrition, and budgeting, we prepare family-friendly meals to share, take home, or to freeze.  For more information call Donna (KAP) at 902-670-3689, or Bo (GB) at 902-670-5609.

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Roots of Empathy

Roots of Empathy (ROE) – is an international, evidence-based classroom program that has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among schoolchildren by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. At the heart of the program our certified instructor visits the classroom every week and every 3rd week they are joined by a baby and

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Prenatal Classes

Prenatal classes are offered on an as-needed basis, typically four group sessions per year. The program provides pregnant women and their support people the opportunity to learn about pregnancy, birth, and their newborn baby in a safe and supportive environment. Limited transportation is available and healthy snacks are provided. For more information contact Suann at

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Circle of Security Parenting

At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure

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AMPed Up! (formerly Anger Management)

Have you ever regretted the words that have come out of your mouth before you are even done speaking?  Have you wondered why you become so sad, or excited, or angry sometimes? Or, is that something you’ve never thought about?  This course covers much more than dealing with strong emotions.  It explores emotions, particularly anger

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