Kings County

Check out the ‘Kids Action’ Facebook Page for more information, updates, registration, or cancellations! Don’t have Facebook? Text or call our Program Coordinator, Mark at 902-680-5846.

Registration is required for all events. We ask that if you or your child is feeling unwell to stay home to protect yourself and other participants, thank you!

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PROGRAMS FOR JUNE 2026

TUESDAYS:

Garden Workshop: June 2nd and June 16th (10:00am to 12:00pm), Valley Community Learning Association.
With spring comes the start of Kids Action Programs gardening workshops! Staff will lead participants in two different workshops.

Hang Out at Hennigar’s: June 9th (10:00am to 12:00pm), Hennigar’s Farm Market.
On June 9th, participants can join Kids Action Staff as they visit the animals and play on the playground at Hennigar’s.

Baby Cafe: June 23rd (10:00am to 12:00pm), Cotton Tale Cafe + Play in New Minas.
A great opportunity for Moms to socialize with one another while their small children enjoy the indoor play area.

Play in The Park: June 30th (3:30pm to 5:00pm), Lockhart Ryan Park.
Participants and their families can join Kids Action Program for an afternoon of outdoor play at Lockhart Ryan Park.

Community Suppers at VCLA: Every Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at 118 Oakdene Avenue, Kentville.
The menu is announced each week on ‘Valley Community Learning Association’ and ‘Kids Action Program’ Facebook pages.

WEDNESDAYS:

Summer Time Rewind: June 3rd (2:00pm to 4:30pm), Port Williams Baptist Church.
Kids Action Program invites participants ages 9 and up to participant in an afternoon of summer time nostalgia!

Beginners Sewing Workshop: June 10th (10:00am to 12:00pm), Port Williams Baptist Church. This event is for adult participants who want to learn how to sew using a sewing machine. No experience is needed!

Budgeting Makes Cents: Budgeting Workshop: June 17th (10:00am to 12:00pm), Valley Community Learning Association.
All our invited to attend a presentation by a representative from the CMHA which will focus on teaching people how to budget and learn tips for making budgeting easier.

Summer Sips! Summer Drinks Workshop: June 24th (10:00am to 12:00pm), Port Williams Baptist Church.
Kids Action Program will be hosting a drink making workshop that focuses on making refreshing drinks perfect for the summer season!

THURSDAYS:

Moms in Motion: Happens every Thursday between 10:00am and 12:00pm. This program is open to female caregivers and their children.

June 4th: Port Williams Park
Kids Action Program invites participants to take advantage of the warmer weather for a morning of outdoor play at Port Williams Park.

June 11th: Centreville Park
Female caregivers and their children are invited to join Kids Action Program for a morning of outdoor play at Centreville Park.

June 18th: Explore The Gorge
Kids Action Program will take advantage of the warmer weather and walk the trails at The Gorge in Kentville and explore the outdoors!

June 25th: Reservoir Park, Wolfville
Female caregivers and their children are invited to join Kids Action Program as we walk the trails at Reservoir Park in Wolfville.

FRIDAYS:

Open Air Games For Ages 9 to 12: June 5th, (4:00pm to 5:30pm), Oakdene Park. Open Air Games focuses on outdoor play at various parks in Kings County. Open Air Games has structured games lead by Kids Action staff and allows for free play on the playground.

Great Beginnings Food Boxes: June 12th. To learn more about the Great Beginnings Food Box Program contact Bo, the Great Beginnings Coordinator at 902-670-5609.

Newcomer Cooking Workshop: June 19th (10:00am to 1:00pm), Ross Creek Annex.
This is a participant lead workshop for Newcomers to Canada. It provides participants with the space for them to teach and share their culture through food with other newcomers to Canada. 

Summer Kick Off BBQ: June 26th (4:00pm to 6:00pm), Port Williams Park.
Participants are invited to celebrate the start of summer vacation at Kids Action Program’s annual Summer Kick Off BBQ! 

Check out the ‘Kids Action Facebook Page for more information, updates, registration, or cancellations! Don’t have Facebook? Text or call our Program Coordinator, Mark at 902-680-5846.

Programs & Services in Kings County

Art Workshops

Throughout the year Kids Action Program will host Art Workshops for our adult participants. Activities vary and are dependent on the instructor leading the workshop.

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Cooking Workshops

Kids Action Program and the Great Beginnings Program each offer in-person cooking workshops throughout the year. These programs focus on basic food preparation, food safety,

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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

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Baby Café

Baby Café takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at Cotton Tale Café + Play in New Minas. While babies play in a

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Walking Programs

Kings County has beautiful landscapes and trails that Kids Action Program explores throughout the year. Whether it’s a casual stroll through a local trail, exploring

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Going Camping?

Are you thinking about planning a family camping trip but don’t have the equipment? In the fall of 2009, Kids Action Program received a grant

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Moms in Motion

The Moms in Motion Program is a community partnership that includes the Kids Action Program, Kings County Municipality and the Town of Kentville. This program

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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

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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

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Community Suppers

This is a weekly gathering for the whole community! Join us for meal made with love and healthy ingredients.  Community suppers are every Tuesday evening

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