Discover programs in Armstrong that you can participate in with your children at the last minute, either through drop-in or pre-registration. The majority of these programs are available at no cost. Armstrong provides a fantastic array of activities for young children, including family drop-ins, skateparks, skating, and many more options!
*Please check websites and Facebook pages to verify programs’ hours of operation. StrongStart is only open on school days and will be closed on Pro-D days and holidays. Some programs do not run during spring and summer break.
Monday
- StrongStart (0-6 years) | Highland Park Elementary | 8:00 – 11:00 am | Free (Starts Sept 16, 2024; Sept-June)
Tuesday
- Family Floor Time | Hassen Arena | 7:30 – 9:30 am | Free – Bring your equipment & clean shoes (Sept 17, 2024-June 26, 2025 Cancellations Dec 24-26, 2024)
- StrongStart (0-6 years) | Highland Park Elementary | 8:00 – 11:00 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Story Time | Armstrong Library | 10:30 – 11:00 am | Free (Sept 17-Dec 3, 2024)
- Stay & Play | Armstrong Library | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Free (Sept 17-Dec 3, 2024)
- Baby Talk (0-12 mos) | Pleasant Valley Health Centre | 1:00-2:30 pm | Free (Sept 17-Nov 26, 2024) | View Fall 2024 Schedule
Wednesday
- StrongStart (0-6 years) | Highland Park Elementary | 8:00 – 11:00 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Mother Goose (0-5 years) | Pleasant Valley Health Centre | 8:30-9:30 am | Free (Contact BGC for program dates)
- Breakaway! (Pre-K) | Zion United Church | 2:00-4:00 pm | Free (Nov 6-Dec 18, 2024)
Thursday
- Family Floor Time | Hassen Arena | 7:30 – 9:30 am | Free – Bring your equipment & clean shoes (Sept 17, 2024-June 26, 2025 Cancellations Dec 24-26, 2024)
- StrongStart (0-6 years) | Highland Park Elementary | 8:00 – 11:00 am | Free (Sept-June)
Friday
- StrongStart (0-6 years) | Highland Park Elementary | 8:00 – 11:00 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Recharge & Reconnect | First Baptist Church | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm | Free
- Parent & Tot Skate (5 & Under) | SUNBELT Sports Centre | 11:45 am – 12:45 pm | Free (Sept 20 2024 – Apr 4, 2025; Cancellations Jan 3 & 31, Feb 28 and Mar 7, 2025)
- Roller Skating | Hassen Arena | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | $10.00/person (Oct 4, 2024-June 20, 2025; Cancellation Dec 6, 2024 and April 11, 2025)
Saturday
- No programs at this time
Sunday
- Roller Skating | Hassen Arena | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | $10.00/person (Oct 6, 2024-Apr 27, 2025; Cancellation Nov 17, 2024)
- Family Skating | SUNBELT Sports Centre | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | $5.00/person, 2 & under, free (Sept 15, 2024 – Apr 6, 2025)
Other
- Indoor Walking | Hassen Arena | 7:30-9:30 am (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) | Free (Starts Sept 16, 2024. Times are subject to change; Indoor shoes only)
Are we missing a drop-in program? Send us an email at info@okanaganfamilyfun.com
or contact us via social media with your event info.
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More details about each drop-in program:
Armstrong StrongStart
About: StrongStart is a free school-based early learning program offered on school days. Your child will have free time to play games, read books, create a craft, participate in storytime where they will sing songs, and exercise during gym time (where applicable).
Cost: Free
Address: 3200 Wood Avenue, Armstrong (Highland Park Elementary)
Website: hpe.sd83.bc.ca/strong-start/
Pregnancy Outreach Program Drop-In
About: For families that are pregnant or have a baby up to 6 months old. Parenting discussions, healthy lunch, childminding and a health nurse are available.
Cost: Free
Address: 2904 29th Avenue, Vernon (North Okanagan Friendship Centre)
Website: vernonfirstnationsfriendshipcentre.com/pregnancy-outreach-program-p-o-p/
Recharge and Reconnect
About: A free drop-in caregiver and child playgroup for children from birth to age 5. We provide a space for parents and caregivers to “recharge” and “reconnect” with others while your children play. We provide coffee, tea, and a healthy snack for the kids. In the summer months, it takes place at Memorial Park.
Cost: Free
Address: 3185 Becker Street, Armstrong (First Baptist Church)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BGCOearlyyearsnorth/