Get Creative
September 16 to December 9, 2024
Ages 12 to 16 | $165 | Monday 6:00 to 8:00pm
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
Location: 8 Forster Street, St. Catharines (Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre)
Proudly sponsored by:
Peaceful Warriors
October 29 to December 3, 2024
Ages 6 to 11 | $110 | Tuesday 5:00 to 6:00pm
We believe that children should be empowered to connect with their body and explore their emotions in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Through gentle movements, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques, Peaceful Warriors focuses on nurturing both the physical and emotional well-being of participants. Each class incorporates affirmations, guided relaxation, purposeful journaling, and opportunities for self-expression, aiming to build resilience and inner strength. By integrating trauma-informed practices, Peaceful Warriors aims to help *participants:
- Develop a deeper understanding of their bodies
- Cultivate self-acceptance Celebrate inner strength
- Build confidence
- Honour and claim their individual uniqueness
- Establish their worth
Children registered in the program will have access to a yoga mat and journal. Please ensure that children come dressed in comfortable clothing and bring a reusable water bottle. *Please note this program is for female identifying participants only.
Location: 82 Lake Street, St. Catharines (Yoga by Abbey Studio)
Cathy’s Kids
September 18 to December 4, 2024
Ages 6 to 11 | $140 | Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00pm
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
Location: 8 Forster Street, St. Catharines (Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre)
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.