Parent and Child
Drop-in Groups
Connect with Norwood Centre and other families in your community with our fun and FREE drop-in parent-child groups. These groups help you boost your child's learning and development through play! ​​​
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Facilitators: All groups are facilitated by human services professionals who specialize in early childhood development and healthy families. Ask them your parenting questions - they can help!
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Parents and children play together in a child-friendly environment
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Healthy snacks are served
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Opportunity to meet new people in your community
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Referrals to other programs and services
Drop-in, free of charge, registration not required
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Daily Schedule
Come out and play! Groups are listed by the day of the week. Scroll way down or click here for location addresses.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE! We are closed Monday September 2, September 30, October 14, November 11, November 25 and December 24- January 3.
Stay and Play
Visit one of our indoor play spaces to enjoy fun activities with your children and meet people in your community! All are welcome; play spaces are designed for ages birth to six years old.
Jumping Gym Time
Run, jump, climb, and move with your child in our play space with games and activities that build strong muscles!
Baby and Toddler Exploration Time
A time for parents/caregivers and children to explore the five senses through stories, songs, rhymes, games, and movement. For children ages birth to two years old; siblings are welcome.
Growing Together
(Parent and Child Education Group)
A positive and safe gathering place for expecting and new parents with infants up to one year old. Access free resources and information, try new activities, and bond with your baby!
Explore the Outdoors
Let’s explore the outdoors! Get outside with us and explore the benefits of risky play and connecting with nature! In the vent of harsh weather conditions, this group will move inside.
Frolic in the Forest
Come with us and explore the magic that is the forest! In this group, we will start at the park and work our way through a local ravine space where we will play, explore, and take part in nature!
Playtime with Dad
Dads! Come and enjoy fun activities with your children and meet new people in your community! This group is intended for any person who identifies as a dad or father figure to children aged 0-6. Together, you will play and explore!
Play Group Locations:
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Norwood Centre, 9516 114 Avenue NW
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McLeod Community Hall, 14715 59 Street NW
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Northeast Community Hub, 14017 Victoria Trail NW
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​Parkdale Cromdale Community League, 11335 85 Street NW
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Riverdale Community Hall, 9231 100 Avenue NW
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Sprucewood Avenue Community League, 10240 115 Ave NW