This program is for
Parents and children (ages 8-12 years old).
Childcare availability
Childcare is not available for this program.
Costs & Fees
This program is free.
July & August Program Overview
Mindful Moments by YW Calgary offers a free summer program for children ages 8 to 12. This fun and engaging program focuses on building connections and learning emotional regulation skills. This program provides a mix of crafts, outdoor activities, off-site adventures, and snacks, all designed to help participants connect with others while developing important skills for managing emotions.
Summer Camp Details
Location: YW Calgary Community Hub (1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary)
Free, 1 week (Mon-Fri) summer programs run from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
July: 7th – 11th and 21st – 25th
August: 11th – 15th and 25th – 29th
Ready to Pause, Breathe, and Grow?
Help your child build calm, confidence, and kindness one mindful moment at a time!
To learn more or register, call 403.750.2500 or email mindfulmoments@ywcalgary.ca
Parent Testimonials
“This program has made a great difference in how my children think about their emotions and how we talk about them. It’s so great for them to hear it from outside the house, sometimes that just works better! We appreciate the fun crafts, talking about mindfulness you do and the experiences the girls have pulled from this.”
“I just wanted to say thank you for providing such a safe and caring learning environment for my child, to think and reflect upon her personal feelings and experiences. It is so necessary in this very busy world, to take time to learn about emotional wellness and how we each tick and respond to challenges, stress, etc.”
Regular Programming Details
This free, eight-week program teaches kids (ages 8 to 12) how and when to use social-emotional skills to cope when challenging situations arise. By learning strategies to manage stressful situations more effectively, participants build stronger family relationships. Each week, participants are provided with new strategies and scenarios. Concepts are explored through group discussions, crafts, online resources, mindfulness exercises, and books.
The program teaches children:
- What mindfulness is, at a developmentally appropriate level
- Emotional regulation
- Understanding the mind-body connection
- Strategies to cope with difficult situations
- Identifying feelings
- The importance of kindness and gratitude
- New strategies each week to implement into their daily routine
These skills help children to:
- Be prepared to respond to stresses that arise
- Connect thoughts, feelings, and actions
- Grow in compassion and empathy for themselves and others
- Learn to accept difficult emotions
- Improve conflict resolution skills
- Develop a stronger bond between parent/caregiver and child
Information about weekly topics and strategies is sent home via email. Parents and children are encouraged to engage in emotional monitoring and coping practice between sessions. The goal of bringing mindfulness to parenting is to respond thoughtfully to your child’s behaviour or actions versus simply reacting.
Mindful Moments is currently partnering with various Calgary schools for after-school sessions and offering programs at our YWCA Hub location (1715 17 Ave SE) year-round.
If you would like additional information, feel free to contact us at 403-750-2500 or at mindfulmoments@ywcalgary.ca