Summer Crafting Event

Connect with other parents while enjoying a fun summer craft. Bring your children along too! Light snack will be provided. For families with children 0-8 years old.

Details:

  • Registration required.
  • Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • In person group
  • 1111 Brunette Ave

To register for this group, please email chrystal.harman@westcoastfamily.org

Come with your family and connect with other young parents while enjoying some outdoor fun. Open to young parents and their families. Snacks and drinks provided. Please bring a picnic blanket and towel.

Details:

  • Registration required.
  • Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • In person group
  • Harris Road Park (12474 Harris Road – Pitt Meadows) – meet by the pool

To register for this group, please email chrystal.harman@westcoastfamily.org

Join us for a 5-week Infant Massage Course for parents with children 0-12 months old.

In addition to learning the strokes, discover how Infant Massage, through deep connection and gentle nurturing touch can:

  • Strengthen your bond with your baby
  • Improve sleep and relaxation
  • Aid digestion and ease colic
  • Support healthy growth and development

Please dress comfortably and bring along a yoga mat, towel or blanket. Massage oil will be provided.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Tuesdays, July 7 – August 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam) – back of building

For any questions, please contact helen.rex@westcoastfamily.org

An interactive workshop that helps adults understand how stress affects children and provides practical, age-appropriate strategies to support emotional well-being, coping skills, and resilience in kids. For families with children aged 0-6 years old.

In partnership with SD43.

Details:

  • Thursday, July 23, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • James Park Elementary School – Room 202 (1761 Westminster Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1E5)

Register at:

www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=610&BT=10&PrivEv=23579

For any questions about registration, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org

Prepare your child for success with the NEST Kindergarten Preparedness Group!

Designed for children under the age of 6, this 8-week program offers children the opportunity to strengthen skills in areas such as motor skills, social interaction and cooperative play in anticipation for kindergarten.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Tuesday, July 7 – August 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
  • WFC’s The Link

Please register by emailing NESTProgram@westcoastfamily.org

Celebrating strengths and managing challenges. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Practical, brain-based strategies for big feelings. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Join us for a 5-week Infant Massage Course for parents with children 0-12 months old.

In addition to learning the strokes, discover how Infant Massage, through deep connection and gentle nurturing touch can:

  • Strengthen your bond with your baby
  • Improve sleep and relaxation
  • Aid digestion and ease colic
  • Support healthy growth and development

Please dress comfortably and bring along a yoga mat, towel or blanket. Massage oil will be provided.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Tuesdays, April 14 – May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam) – back of building

For any questions, please contact helen.rex@westcoastfamily.org

Come join us for a walking group for Caregivers. Stroll, connect, explore nature, & enjoy the outdoors. For parents with little ones aged 0-6.

Details:

  • Drop-in, no registration required!
  • Thursdays, Apr. 9, 23, May 7, 21, June 11, 25, 2026, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam)  – meet by picnic shelter

If you have any questions about this group, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Come join us with your little ones for a fun-filled circle & story time. For parents with children aged 0-6 years old.

In partnership with SD43.

Details:

  • DROP-IN, no registration required. 
  • Mondays, April 13 – May 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • At Central Elementary School – Upstairs next to the library

If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.

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