Workshops

The Babysitting course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.   CourseContent

• How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
• How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviors
• Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
• How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
• How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviors
• First aid skills
• The business of babysitting

First Aid Content:

• Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
• Glove removal
• Recovery position
• Conscious choking (adult/child/baby/alone)
• CPR (baby/child)
• Illness
•  Asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer)
• Anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen)
• Poisoning
•  Insect stings
• Wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)
• Head, neck, and back injuries, broken bones, seizures

Take-Home Materials

• Babysitter’s Manual​

Please Bring:

• Indoor Shoes
• a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
• lunch
• pencil
• water bottle

This 1-day in-person session instructed by Impact First Aid & CPR is to educate youth aged 9 to 13 years on basic first aid and safety skills for when they are not under the direct supervision of a guardian or parent.The Stay Safe! program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations.Attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion:Participants will receive a Red Cross Stay Safe! manual, and a certificate upon completion of the program. Course Content:

• Importance of responsibility and respect while being accountable for yourself
• Importance of setting and following rules around safety when staying on your own
• How to stay safe at home and within the community
• How to prepare, recognize and respond to unexpected situations, (i.e. inclement weather, strangers, unanticipated visits)

First Aid Content: Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911), recovery position, conscious choking (adult/child/alone), feeling unwell, asthma (includes the use of inhaler and spacer), anaphylaxis (includes the use of EpiPen), poisoning, insect stings, wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns) Please Bring:

• Indoor Shoes
• a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
• lunch
• pencil
• water bottle

🎅✨ Get Ready for a Jolly Good Time! 🎄🎁

Need some extra time to prepare for Christmas without the kids? You're in luck! The SSRA is thrilled to offer a fun-filled, festive event that will give you the perfect opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done in peace.

🎨 Crafty Creations: Watch your little elves dive into a world of imagination as they create delightful holiday crafts to bring home.

🏃‍♂️ Games Galore: Our action-packed holiday-themed games will keep the energy high and the smiles wide.

🍕 Pizza Party: Your little ones will need to recharge after all the crafting and playing, so we’ve planned a delicious pizza feast to refuel and keep the fun going strong!

🤝 Make New Friends: This is the perfect chance for your children to make new friends and create lasting memories with fellow neighborhood kids.

So, while your kids are busy having a blast, you can tackle that holiday to-do list stress-free. It's a win-win for everyone! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make your holiday season a little brighter.

Sign up now and let the holiday cheer begin! 🎅✨

Residents $10.00 - Non-Residents $15.00

*All children must be fully potty trained to attend
*Age range between 4 - 11 yrs old

Friday December 20, 2024 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday December 21, 2024 - 10:00 am -2:00 pm 
Saturday December 21, 2024 - 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please note that there are no refunds and stored credit only.

Experience a joyful and meaningful time with your loved ones in our Family Yoga class, where connection, mindfulness, and fun come together! This special class is designed to bring families closer, encouraging mindful bonding while promoting relaxation and playfulness. Throughout the class, we’ll explore a variety of partner poses that build trust, communication, and teamwork, allowing you to support and encourage each other as you stretch, balance, and move together.

Discover the power of mindful breathing exercises that help calm the mind and body, giving everyone the tools to find peace and balance both on and off the mat. The class will conclude with a gentle family meditation, where you’ll come together to experience a sense of peace and calm, appreciating the special bond you share. No yoga experience is needed – just an open heart and a willingness to play, connect, and relax together! Join us for this wonderful family yoga experience, where every breath, pose, and mindful moment becomes a chance to cherish the unique connection with your loved ones.

Equipment needed: BYOM (bring your own mat), Water Bottle, Pillow & Blanket (Optional)

Math Zone is fun events featuring a number of games that engage both students and parents, and are designed to take place within K-6 elementary schools to help forge strong relationships with the community.

What are Math Nights?

• 3-Hour events hosted jointly by Mathnasium of Summerside for K-6 grade students in elementary schools

• Involve families in a fun, enjoyable shared math experience

• Turn-key: Mathnasium provides all games and materials for easy execution

• Empower kids of all backgrounds to pursue a love of math and STEM education

• Help kids explore math at their own levels through games and activities Registration is required.

Get ready to unleash your creativity and join us for an epic evening of fun, friends, and fantastic art! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just looking to have a blast, Color Clash is the perfect place to express yourself and let your imagination run wild! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere as you create your own masterpiece. Bring your friends and let’s make it a night to remember!  Get step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating your own masterpiece. After all, anyone can paint! All materials are supplied plus guided instructions and techniques to create a masterpiece you take home at the end of the night. All supplies will be provided – canvas, paints, brushes