Child & Youth Services

The Goal of the Gander Military Family Resource Centre’s Child / Youth programs is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to grow and learn. For more information on any of the programs listed below, please contact the GMFRC Child & Youth Coordinator at 709-256-1703 Local 1201.

Casual/Respite Childcare
Friends and Company
Creative Learning
Summer Camp
Youth Programs

Casual/Respite Childcare

For any of you who just need a break! You can drop off your child or children here at the GMFRC every Monday from 1:15 - 3:15, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 - 11:45 am. Preference will be given to families of deployed members on Thursday mornings. We ask that your child/children are picked up on time to allow staff time to prepare for the next program. This service includes 'quality childcare' and the opportunity for your child to socialize and interact with other children their age. To ensure this service we are requesting that you only book your child/children a week in advance due to limited spaces.

Local Day Care Centers

Gander Pre-School and Day Care - 709-256-4466
Peter Pan Child Care - 709-256-8593
Peter Pan Pre-School - 709-256-8193
New Fun Land Pre-School and Day Care - 709-651-3737 Glenwood - 679-5464

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Friends and Company

Friends & Company is a program for Mother's, Father's, and caregivers. These sessions are designed from infant to age 5 (Parents are expected to participate). The purpose of the program is to provide a stimulating environment by social activity and learning experiences with other children. So come out and join us every Friday's from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Parents & caregivers will benefit from meeting other parents in the community, and children will learn to socialize through play. Come make new friends and enjoy what our facility has to offer. We will try to offer a guest speaker once a month on different topics. If there is any topic you are interested in please let us know.

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Creative Learning

The Creative learning program is designed for children 3 to 5 years of age (they must be toilet trained). This program is semi-structured: it provides children with a variety of activities and materials, which the child is free to experiment creatively, through play and planned activities. They will develop a sense of independence, self-concept, and
self-esteem. This program will help children appreciate being unique, get to know themselves, and feel good about sharing who they are. This program includes time for Gross Motor, Cognitive, Fine Motor, Creative Sensory and imaginative Activities, which will help their overall growth and development. This essentially is a fun learning experience. These sessions are held Tuesday's and Thursday's from 1:00-3:15pm. Spaces are limited so register your little one soon.

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Summer Camp:

Philosophy - The Summer Camp is an active program, which promotes active and healthy living, as well as friendship, teamwork and a safe play environment.

Children must be between the ages of 5 and 12. Rates are:

• Week: $50.00
• Single day: $10.00
• Half day: $5.00
• Week of half days: $25.00

The summer camp runs from 07:45 - 16:30 Monday to Friday, starting the end of June until the end of August, with the exceptions of statutory holidays.

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Youth Programs:

We offer a variety of programs for children, ages five to teens. They include activities which will help your child grow as a person, interact and meet new friends. Your child can also bring a civilian friend. These activities include:

• Craft sessions
• Sports nights
• Movie/pizza nights
• Swim/movie/pizza nights
• Glow bowling
• Babysitting courses
• Home alone safety workshops
• Summer day camp
• Teen Dances
• Skating
• Youth Volunteering
• Many, many more

Upcoming events are advertised in the Alliance newsletter and distributed to your homes. Registration is required.

The above programs run from September to June of each year. We also have various summer programs. To find out more, call 709-256-1703 Local 1201.

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