Parents and Children Together (PACT)
What is PACT and Why Would I Join?
PACT is a unique program that offers Calgary families:
One program for you and all your children, aged 0-5, to attend together. The opportunity to socialize and connect with parents and children in surrounding communities. Thought-provoking discussion groups for parents focused on developing resiliency and respectful parenting practices. (Topics fall under the categories of: Child Development and Growth; Play; Parenting Styles; Discipline; Self-Esteem; and Effective Communication and are selected by the participants each session.) A stimulating child-directed play environment that supports your child’s development through activities such as play dough, painting, crafts, floor toys, dress-up, books, puzzles, building blocks and more! Opportunities to work on building confidence, curiosity, intentionality, self-control, relatedness, communication skills, and cooperativeness in your preschoolers - readiness skills for school and life! Encouragement, support, and a safe place to grow and develop. An opportunity to enjoy song and story time together each morning.
PACT also offers "Terrific" Toddlers - a 4-5 week course (see link above)
Where and when can I find and join a PACT group?
Programs operate throughout the year in six locations across the city of Calgary (see sidebar). Between January and June, and again from September to December, each session is eleven weeks in length. The winter session runs from January to March, the spring session runs from April to June, and the fall session runs from September to December.
While registration ahead of time is encouraged, PACT allows for ongoing open enrollment - you can join us at any time.
All programs operate from 9:15-11:15am, and currently run on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings at the various locations.
Current Locations
Contact PACT @ (403) 671-1710 or email P_A_C_T@hotmail.com
Tuesdays 9:15-11:15am:
Winter session: Jan. 17 - March 20, 2012
Spring session: April 3 - June 5, 2012
Fall session: Sept 25 - Dec 4, 2012
Harvest Hills - Harvest Hills Alliance Church
10099 Harvest Hills Blvd. NE
Scenic Acres - Advent Lutheran Church
11 Scenic Acres Gate NW
Wednesdays 9:15-11:15am:
Winter session: Jan. 11 - March 14, 2012
Spring session: April 4 - June 6, 2012
Fall session: Sept 26 - Dec 5, 2012
Dalbrent - St. David's United Church
3303 Capitol Hill Cres. NW
Millrise - Peace Lutheran Church
14640 6th St. SW
Thursdays 9:15-11:15am:
Winter session: Jan. 12 - March 15, 2012
Spring session: April 5 - June 7, 2012
Fall session: Sept 27 - Dec 6, 2012
Southwood - Southwood United Church
10690 Elbow Drive SW
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Summer PACT 2012:
Tuesdays
July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14
Scenic Acres - Advent Lutheran Church
11 Scenic Acres Gate NW
How can I get in contact to find out more or to register?
For more information about the program or fees, or to get a registration form sent to you, call (403) 671-1710 or email P_A_C_T@hotmail.com. Completed registration forms can be mailed to PACT, 12 Hawkridge Place NW, Calgary, AB T3G 3A4. Payment can be made using the PayPal links in the header above or with a cheque (made payable to PACT) through the mail, or with cash or a cheque in person at a PACT location.
Click on the PACT logo at the top of this page on the right to find out more about the history and philosophy of PACT, for testimonials about the program, and to check out our 'parents' internet resource list' or 'suggested parenting resources book list'!
Click below to find our fantastic playdough recipe!
