Supporting Function, Family, and Fun — one program at a time.
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Upcoming Family Programs
The Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre offers a variety of programs and workshops to support children, caregivers, and families in our community.​
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This page is a place for families to learn more about upcoming program options and let us know which sessions they are interested in attending. By completing the interest form, you can be added to the waitlist or contacted when future dates become available.
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Completing the form does not guarantee a space, but it helps our team plan future sessions and connect with families when registration opens.
Programs
Food Sense
Food Skils for Families
Food Sense is a free, 6-session hands-on cooking program that helps participants learn how to prepare healthy, delicious meals while making the most of their grocery budget.
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Next Session group runs Oct 22-Nov 26, Thursdays, 10am to 1pm.
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Throughout the program, participants will learn to:
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Prepare simple, nutritious and budget-friendly meals.
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Make family favourites like homemade pizza, quesadillas and more.
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Use affordable ingredients and adapt recipes to save money.
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Read nutrition labels and make informed food choices.
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Plan healthy meals and snacks while stretching their grocery budget.
*For adults ages 18+ (younger participants must be accompanied by an adult)
Interested in Food Sense? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Our team will follow up with session availability and next steps.
Prenatal Class
Preparing for birth. Building confidence for what comes next.
Preparing for a new baby comes with a lot of questions. Our Prenatal Classes provide practical information, support, and an opportunity to prepare for late stage pregnancy, birth, and those first days with your new baby.
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Classes cover topics from early to late pregnancy, including:
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Practical information and support
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Birth and newborn care basics
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Comfort, recovery, and adjustment
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Time to ask questions and connect
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NEXT CLASS:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
*The class may finish earlier depending on participant pace.
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Cost: $80 per couple
Maximum of 6 couples per class.
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Payment is required one week before the class to reserve your spot. Cost should not be a barrier to participating — please ask us about available options.​
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If the upcoming class doesn't work for you, you can still complete the form to let us know you're interested in future Prenatal Classes.
Body Based Healing for Fathers
Building growth through connection.
Body Based Healing for Fathers is a 10-week group supporting fathers in understanding how trauma and stress can affect the body, emotions and relationships.
Through reflection, discussion and practical strategies, participants explore grounding, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, attachment and ways to strengthen connections with themselves and their families.
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The group encourages greater self-awareness, compassion and flexibility while developing skills to navigate challenges and change relationship patterns.
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Upcoming Group
Thursdays, beginning January 7, 2027
5:00–6:30 PM | 10 weeks
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Interested in joining?
Complete our Family Programs Interest Form to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
Mothering the Mother
Connection, reflection, and space to care for yourself, too.
Mothering the Mother is a free workshop series designed to support moms through connection and self-care. Through creative and reflective practices, each session offers time to pause, recharge, and make space for your own well-being.
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Open to all mothers with children under 18, you can choose to attend one, two, or all three sessions — whatever works for you. Sessions are facilitated by Catherine Kimber, Registered Clinical Counsellor & CDC Staff.
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Interested in joining us? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Spaces are limited - our team will follow up with availability and next steps.​
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Caregiver Connection Group
Connection, conversation, and support — shaped by caregivers, for caregivers.
Sometimes it helps to connect with other caregivers who understand some of what you’re navigating.
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Caregiver Connection Group is a casual space for caregivers of children and youth ages 0–18 to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and talk about the kinds of support that would be most helpful to their families. The group will grow and change based on the needs, interests, and ideas of the caregivers who take part. Coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided.
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Our next gathering is Thursday, October 29 from 4:00–5:00 PM at the CDC.
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Drop-ins are welcome. You can also complete the Family Programs Interest Form to let us know you’d like to hear about upcoming sessions.
Mighty Moe
Helping kids understand big feelings and build tools to manage them.
Mighty Moe is a 5-week group for children ages 5–8 designed to help children better understand feelings like anxiety, worry, intense sadness and anger. Using the Mighty Moe workbooks as a foundation, children will learn language to identify their feelings and explore practical strategies for managing anxiety in a fun, age-appropriate way.
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Interested in Mighty Moe? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
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Circle of Security
Not rules — just a map for deeper connection.
Circle of Security is an 8-week program for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–6. In a small-group setting, caregivers explore ways to better understand their child’s emotions, recognize what their child may be communicating through their behaviour, and turn everyday moments into opportunities for connection.
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Each 1.5-hour session builds on the week before, helping caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child, build trust, and support children in feeling safe, confident and understood.
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Please note: This is a caregiver-focused program, and children do not attend the sessions.
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Interested in Circle of Security? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below. Interest helps us determine when to offer the next group and plan upcoming session dates, so we encourage you to fill out the form even if no dates are currently listed. Our team will follow up when the next opportunity becomes available.
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A Little Spot
Helping kids understand big feelings and build tools to manage them.
A Little Spot is a 5-week small group for children ages 5–7 that uses Diane Alber’s A Little Spot program to help children better understand their emotions and build practical strategies for managing them.
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Through fun, age-appropriate activities, children explore anxiety, anger, sadness, happiness, confidence, love, peaceful feelings and those mixed-up “scribble” moments. Along the way, they’ll build language to identify and talk about what they’re feeling and learn strategies they can use when big feelings show up.
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Upcoming Group
Wednesdays
October 28–November 25
3:30–4:30 PM
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Interested in A Little Spot? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
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Can’t make the current dates or time? We still encourage you to complete the interest form. Joining the interest list helps us plan future groups and lets our team know you’d like to hear about the next opportunity.
MERGE
Connect. Create. Play.
MERGE is a fun, interactive program for kids ages 10–14 that brings together games, crafts, experiments and gym activities. It gives kids an opportunity to get creative, stay active, build friendships and make memories while encouraging teamwork, respect and positivity.
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Upcoming Group
Every other Wednesday
3:30PM–4:30 PM
Starts October 7 and runs to June 2027
Free
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Interested in MERGE? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
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Car Seat Installations
Helping families feel more confident with car seat installation, fit, and maintenance.
Car seats can feel overwhelming. Between installation, straps, buckles, sizing, fit, and regular maintenance, there is a lot for caregivers to think about — and it is not always easy to know if everything is just right.
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This serivice may be helpful if you are:
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Installing a new car seat
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Unsure if your child’s car seat is fitted correctly
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Moving a car seat between vehicles
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Adjusting straps, buckles, or positioning
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Wanting a general check for peace of mind
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Looking for support in a practical, family-friendly setting​
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Contact us through our Family Programs Interest Form below or call the CDC at 250-392-4481 to book a time.
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Infant Massage
A gentle class to support connection, comfort, and early development
Infant Massage is a free, supportive program for caregivers and their babies. This class introduces gentle massage techniques that can help caregivers build confidence, strengthen connection, and support their baby’s development.
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Infant massage can promote bonding, attachment, growth, and relaxation. It may also support babies who experience discomfort related to colic, constipation, or breathing and congestion concerns.
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This program is facilitated by our Infant Development Consultant and is designed to provide caregivers with practical tools they can continue using at home. If you're interested, add your name to our Interest list and our team will contact you with class availablity details.
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(Other days may become available based on waitlist feeback & interest.)
Starting Solids
Starting Solids is a free workshop for caregivers of children ages 0 to 1. This session provides information and guidance for introducing solid foods, including purees and finger foods.
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Caregivers will learn about readiness, food textures, feeding approaches, and ways to make the transition to solids feel more manageable. Babies are welcome to attend with their caregivers.
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This workshop may be helpful if you are:
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Getting ready to introduce solid foods
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Wondering when or how to begin
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Looking for guidance on purees, finger foods, or food textures
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Wanting to build confidence around feeding your baby
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Interested in practical information in a supportive environment
Upcoming session: December 3rd from 9:30am - 11:30am.
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Fill out our form for upcoming session dates.
Feeding Our Littles
Feeding Our Littles is a 2-hour caregiver session for families with children ages 1 to 5. This session is designed for caregivers whose child refuses new foods, only eats a few favourites, or has stressful mealtimes.
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Caregivers will learn practical, pressure-free strategies to offer new foods, ways to respond when a child refuses a meal, and how to support children who eat only a few foods.​
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Help us plan future sessions by letting us know when works best for you via the pink button below & also let us know if you're interested in attending or need more info with the orange button!​
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Her Wings
Connect with yourself. Build confidence. Create your future.
Her Wings is a mentorship and empowerment program designed to support girls and young women as they build confidence, discover their strengths and develop skills to navigate life's challenges. Currently it runs at LCSS and Columneetza.
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Through meaningful conversations, interactive activities, journaling and opportunities for self-reflection, participants explore topics such as mental health, self-care, healthy relationships, boundaries, resilience, communication and personal goals.
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Her Wings offers a supportive space to connect with others, learn more about themselves and build the confidence to move forward with purpose.
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Interested in an After-School Group?
We're exploring the possibility of offering Her Wings as an after-school program at the CDC. We encourage you to complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to help us plan the group. Our team will follow up as more information becomes available.
HIS FIRE
Ignite your potential. Build your character. Lead with integrity.
His Fire is a mentorship and empowerment program helping young men build confidence, resilience and life skills. Through interactive activities and real conversations, participants explore healthy relationships, mental health, leadership and personal growth. Built on the values of Honor, Influence, Strength, Fortitude, Integrity, Resilience and Empowerment, His Fire encourages young men to support one another, make positive choices and grow into confident, capable leaders.
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Current Program & Future Opportunities
Currently offered during B-Block at LCSS, with opportunities at other high schools being explored.
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Interested?​
Complete our Family Programs Interest Form to express your interest and help us plan future opportunities. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
Body Based Healing Minis
Building growth through connection.
This four-session group helps participants understand how trauma and stress can show up in the body and affect connection with themselves and others.
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Through reflection and discussion, participants will explore habitual responses to relationship stress, develop self-compassion and curiosity, and discover new ways of connecting.
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Upcoming Group
Fridays, November 13 – December 4, 2026
9:30–11:00 AM | 4 sessions
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Interested in joining? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
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Can't make these dates? We still encourage you to fill out the interest form! Your interest helps us plan future groups and gives our team a way to contact you when new sessions become available.
