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J.O.E.-Online Summer Training Grounds
Jul 22, 2020 2:00 PM
Aug 12, 2020 3:00 PM
Got summer plans? Have fun! Make friends and gain awesome job skills!
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
This virtual peer support program is geared to pregnant and postpartum mothers of infants under age 2, who are adjusting to the changes and challenges of parenthood while coping with the additional stress of postpartum life during a global pandemic.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
Our Place-Bridging Two Worlds: From Home to Kindergarten
Aug 04, 2020 10:30 AM
Aug 04, 2020 11:30 AM
The time leading up to a child's first day of school can be a stressful period for both parents & children, and particularly so when dealing with the challenging impacts of a global pandemic.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch
Aug 04, 2020 11:00 AM
Aug 04, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Wednesday Midweek Social
Aug 05, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 05, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
Over two evening sessions, Dr. Lee, the co-creator of the LittleCounters® program and co-author of “Let’s talk about Math” will share with parents how to weave math concepts into everyday play activities and use counting principles with children aged 3-4 years.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Aug 06, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 06, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
EAF-In Person & Virtual Summer Program-Session 1 & 2: August 10-14
Aug 10, 2020 9:00 AM
Aug 14, 2020 4:00 PM
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is pleased to offer a unique camp experience that incorporates a physical location along with a virtual option. The health & safety of our campers and staff is our priority.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
This virtual peer support program is geared to pregnant and postpartum mothers of infants under age 2, who are adjusting to the changes and challenges of parenthood while coping with the additional stress of postpartum life during a global pandemic.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$40.50 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
The Brain Story Summer Series-EXPERIENCE & THE BRAIN with DR. JEAN CLINTON
Aug 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Aug 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Early experiences are literally built into our brains and bodies to affect a lifetime of learning and health, for good or for ill. This has profound implications for policies, programs, and services that support children, parents, adults and families throughout the lifespan.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch
Aug 11, 2020 11:00 AM
Aug 11, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Wednesday Midweek Social
Aug 12, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 12, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Aug 13, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 13, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Webinar-Working 9 to 5: Remote Work, Accommodations and Workplace Culture during COVID-19
Aug 13, 2020 2:00 PM
Aug 13, 2020 3:30 PM
Dialogues in Diversity: Explorations of the EDI Implications of COVID-19 is intended to provide a space in which to explore these opportunities and imagine a way forward. The series of seven webinars consists of ninety-minute expert-led, moderated panel discussions focused on five broad thematic areas in relation to the pandemic.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
EAF-In Person & Virtual Summer Program-Session 3 & 4: August 17-21
Aug 17, 2020 9:00 AM
Aug 21, 2020 4:00 PM
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is pleased to offer a unique camp experience that incorporates a physical location along with a virtual option. The health & safety of our campers and staff is our priority.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
This virtual peer support program is geared to pregnant and postpartum mothers of infants under age 2, who are adjusting to the changes and challenges of parenthood while coping with the additional stress of postpartum life during a global pandemic.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$40.50 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch
Aug 18, 2020 11:00 AM
Aug 18, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
The Brain Story Summer Series-TRAUMA & THE BRAIN with ELDER KERRIE MOORE
Aug 18, 2020 2:00 PM
Aug 18, 2020 3:30 PM
Early experiences are literally built into our brains and bodies to affect a lifetime of learning and health, for good or for ill. This has profound implications for policies, programs, and services that support children, parents, adults and families throughout the lifespan.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Wednesday Midweek Social
Aug 19, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 19, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Aug 20, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 20, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
This virtual peer support program is geared to pregnant and postpartum mothers of infants under age 2, who are adjusting to the changes and challenges of parenthood while coping with the additional stress of postpartum life during a global pandemic.
Woolwich Counselling Centre-Preparing for Back to School: Activities for Parents & ChildrenPreparing for Back to School: Activities for Parents & Children
Aug 24, 2020 12:00 PM
Aug 24, 2020 1:00 PM
Are you ready for school? Virtual support program for Parents & Caregivers providing tips to ease transition back to school through COVID.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$40.50 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch
Aug 25, 2020 11:00 AM
Aug 25, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early experiences are literally built into our brains and bodies to affect a lifetime of learning and health, for good or for ill. This has profound implications for policies, programs, and services that support children, parents, adults and families throughout the lifespan.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Wednesday Midweek Social
Aug 26, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 26, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing, and wanting to learn about: life in Canada, how and where to find support, and how to feel at home when you are far away from your friends and relatives-and even physically isolated from the people around you.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Aug 27, 2020 1:00 PM
Aug 27, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Webinar-COVID-19, Rights and Responsibilities: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward
Aug 27, 2020 2:00 PM
Aug 27, 2020 3:30 PM
Dialogues in Diversity: Explorations of the EDI Implications of COVID-19 is intended to provide a space in which to explore these opportunities and imagine a way forward. The series of seven webinars consists of ninety-minute expert-led, moderated panel discussions focused on five broad thematic areas in relation to the pandemic.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
Early ON/Waterloo Region provides a variety of developmentally appropriate, fun, and interactive learning opportunities for you and your child to explore together.
Woolwich Counselling Centre-Preparing for Back to School: Activities for Parents & ChildrenPreparing for Back to School: Activities for Parents & Children
Aug 31, 2020 12:00 PM
Aug 31, 2020 1:00 PM
Are you ready for school? Virtual support program for Parents & Caregivers providing tips to ease transition back to school through COVID.
The Brain Story Summer Series-MOVING TO ACTION IN WATERLOO REGION
Sep 01, 2020 12:00 AM
Sep 01, 2020 12:00 AM
Early experiences are literally built into our brains and bodies to affect a lifetime of learning and health, for good or for ill. This has profound implications for policies, programs, and services that support children, parents, adults and families throughout the lifespan.
EAF Toronto-Support Circle: Together is Better PART 1
Sep 29, 2020 7:00 PM
Sep 29, 2020 8:00 PM
A FREE two part online series with John Lord on the power of social networks/relationships and how we can develop and maintain a Support Circle with people with disabilities and their families.
EAF Toronto-Support Circle: Together is Better PART 2
Oct 06, 2020 7:00 PM
Oct 06, 2020 8:00 PM
A FREE two part online series with John Lord on the power of social networks/relationships and how we can develop and maintain a Support Circle with people with disabilities and their families.
