Dads Spring/ Summer Programming
Saturday Morning "My Daddy and Me"
Every Saturday morning year- round, the New Beginnings Daycare comes alive with the shrieks and giggles of young kids, spending the morning with the full attention of their dad. This drop-in was created with father friendliness in mind, creating a comfortable and safe atmosphere for fathers to interact positively with their kids. Come enjoy a King's breakfast with your child/ children, and meet some other dads from your community.
Time: Saturdays 9:00- 11:00 AM (Closures- see below)
Location: 32355 Mouat Drive- WJ Mouat Secondary School New Beginnings Daycare (blue and white portable)
Eligibility: Any dad in Abbotsford and his children 0-6 yrs old
Cost: No cost
2012 Closures for My Daddy and Me
May 19th Victoria Day Long Weekend
June 30th Canada Day Long Weekend
August 4th August Long Weekend
September 1st Labour Day Long Weekend
Monday Night Floor Hockey
Grab your gym shoes and come out for an intense game of floor hockey with a group of great dads at the Ag- Rec in Abbotsford.
Time: 9:00- 11:00 PM
Location: Ag- Rec Building @ 32470 Haida Drive
Eligibility: Any dad in Abbotsford
Cost: No cost
2012 Closures for Floor Hockey
May 21, 2012
July 30, 2012
August 6, 2012
Family Justice Session
A free session open to fathers and mothers who want to understand their options in the Family Justice System. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with different professionals over the time of the session. Attending this session will be a Provincial Court Judge, Family Lawyer, Family Justice Counsellor, and a Family Maintenance Enforcement Program worker. Pre-registration is required by calling 604.850.7303 ext 3.
Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Time: 7:00- 9:00 PM
Location: Abbotsford Community Services
B100 Jasbir Saran Room
2420 Montrose Ave
Anger Awareness Level 1, 2 and 3 Courses
Again we will be offering a 4 week group to explore "why we do what we do". Topics covered will include self esteem, relationships, mentors, life stories, and anger beliefs, among many others. If you are interested in participating, contact Abby Dads at 604.850.7303 ext 3. There is no cost for attending.
NOTE: Following Anger Awareness Level 1, there will be a one week break, and then Anger Awareness Level 2 will begin, followed by Level 3.
Start Date: Level 1- Wed evenings, starting June 6, 2012
Level 2- To be Announced
Time: 7-9 PM
"Celebrating Dads" Fathers Day Celebration
Come join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17th, at the waterpark in Mill Lake for an afternoon of fun for the whole family!
*Build a kite from scratch
*pan for gold
*Crafts
*"Fish" for treasure
*Bouncy Castles
*Life size games
*Prizes
*Face Painting
*Ish da Fish
*Roaming Magician
*Kiwanis Food Trailer
and much more!
Time: 11:30 AM- 2:30 PM on June 17th
Location: Centennial Park (waterpark) in Mill Lake
Eligibility: Any dad in Abbotsford and their family
Cost: FREE
This event is hosted by the Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee, Abbotsford Community Services, Central Abbotsford Community School, and Abbotsford Parks and Recreation.
For more information, or to register for any of the events on this page, contact:
Jeff Mclean
jeff_mclean@sd34.bc.ca
desk: 604.850.7303 ext 3
cell: 604.613.3487
Ken Lachelt
desk: 604.850.7303 ext 3
cell: 778.808.3254