Get Creative
March 17 to April 28, 2025
Ages 12 to 16 | $85 | Monday 6:00 to 8:00pm
NEW Location: 100 Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON (Meridian Community Centre)
May 5 to June 6, 2025
Ages 12 to 16 | $85 | Monday 6:00 to 8:00pm
Location: 8 Forster Street, St. Catharines (Centre)
All youth deserve access to a safe and supportive environment where they can express their emotions in a healthy and productive way. Through the wonder of art, Get Creative provides creative sanctuary that emphasizes self-expression, personal growth, and empowerment. Guided by trauma-informed practices, youth will engage in workshops, themed sessions and group discussions, enabling them to express their thoughts and feelings in a supportive community environment. By embracing creativity as a tool, Get Creative aims to:
- Instill confidence
- Promote person growth
- Navigate life’s challenges with a renewed self-worth
- Build resilience
- Cultivate a sense of self-assurance
- Celebrate individual uniqueness
Proudly sponsored by:
Peaceful Warriors
April 8 to May 27, 2025
Ages 6 to 11 | $80 | Tuesday 5:00 to 6:00pm
Location: 8 Forster Street, St. Catharines (Centre)
Peaceful Warriors is a specialized yoga program designed to nurture confidence, resilience, and self-expression in children. Through gentle movements and mindfulness practices, Peaceful Warriors celebrates uniqueness, cultivating a foundation for enhanced self-esteem and confidence. Each session encourages children to explore movement in a way that feels natural and empowering, helping them develop physical awareness and emotional balance.
By incorporating breathing exercises, storytelling, and relaxation techniques, the program provides a safe and supportive space where children can learn to manage stress, embrace their individuality, and build a positive connection with themselves and others. Peaceful Warriors:
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Fosters Social Connection & Self-Expression
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Promotes Physical Activity
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Boosts Emotional Resilience
Proudly brought to you by:
Cathy’s Kids
March 19 to April 23, 2025
Ages 6 to 11 | $75 | Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00pm
NEW Location: 100 Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON (Meridian Community Centre)
April 30 to June 4, 2025
Ages 6 to 11 | $75 | Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00pm
Location: 8 Forster Street, St. Catharines (Centre)
We believe that all children should be provided with a safe and nurturing space to explore, learn, and grow through creative expression. Children will participate in weekly art workshops that team key skills such as empathy, self-esteem, healthy friendships, and emotional regulation. Emphasizing trauma-informed practices, Cathy’s Kids integrates purposeful elements into artistic activities, allowing children to express themselves freely, while also learning coping strategies and building self-confidence. Participants will learn through purposeful play, encouraging children to:
- Find their unique voice and embrace inner strength
- Instill integrity
- Enhance confidence and instill a sense of personal purpose
- Strengthen self-esteem
- Cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves
- Practice perseverance
Proudly sponsored by the Collins family in memory of Cathy Collins, longtime friend of the Centre.
REGISTRATION
Subsidy for any participants is available upon request.
If your child has been through an investigation or interview with Family and Children’s Services Niagara or the Niagara Regional Police Service, our programs may come at little to no cost to you and your family. Please contact us at programs@kristenfrenchcacn.org to continue registration and to find the program that best suits your needs.