Grande Prairie Family Education Society

Decision Skills
2026-04-09 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton)
Decision Skills course is an innovative method of teaching parents simple skills to manage conflicts and negotiate decisions.

Join us for an engaging class focused on the four decision-making skills that allow families to gain the skills they need to work together in making decisions. Discover new ways to approach challenges and make informed choices together.
New Ways for Families Decision Skills course offers a new method that has been designed to be simple and repetitive, so that almost all parents can learn these skills and apply them in their lives when dealing with each other, with their children, and with anyone.
Many of these decisions need to be made with a former spouse or partner who may have temporary or long-term difficulty in making reasonable decisions.
This in-person event will be held at the PACE Centre (use west side doors). Light refreshments will be served.
Don’t miss this opportunity.

Click here to register
April 9, 2026 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Pace Centre
10031 103 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1B9

Game On & Grow Strong Day Camp
2026-04-09 10:00 - 16:00
Date: April 9th 2026
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: #200, 10014 99 Street
Where: Resource Centre For Suicide Prevention
Age: 11-14 years old
What: A day camp for youth to come and get together play some games, build some wellness kits, learn cooperative skills, socialize with other youths, learn self-regulation skills, etc.
Lunch & Snack Provided.
To register follow the link.
https://bookwhen.com/gryphon-phoenix
For more information, email:
Hanna at youth@sp-rc.ca
or
Kristina at cayprograms@gpfes.com

Power of Play in Spirit River
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00
The power of play program is based on the 5 domains of an ASQ developmental screen. Each week will focus on a different area of development.
Enjoy play, songs, stories and activities with your children!
There will be an opportunity to complete an ASQ, if so desired.
Thursdays March 5th to April 9th
Centennial Hall, Ross Room
Call 780-830-0920 or email facilitator@gpfes.com to register.

Home Alone Safely
2026-04-08 09:00 - 15:00
A joint learning opportunity for caregivers and their children to attend together. Learn about:

Fire safety
Internet safety
Basic first aid
Emergency planning
…and more!

Registration is required

Circle of Security in Sexsmith
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Sexsmith Community Centre, 9908 103 Street, Sexsmith, Alberta, Canada
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Learning Objectives of the Training:
• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
• Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem
• Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Tuesdays, March 24th to April 28th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
*Childcare and supper provided*

Rainbows
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00
Confidential, peer led 12 weekly group sessions. Share your feelings and thoughts with others your own age. Groups from ages 3-18, and adult groups too. All groups are always free and everyone is welcome.
Location: 9607 102 Street (Grande Prairie Family Education Society)
Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Mar 3rd – May 26th 2026
Ages: 3 to 11yrs & Adults 18yrs +

Youth Cooking Skills Day Camp
2026-04-07 10:00 - 15:00
Date: April 7th 2026
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Hearthstone Manor 9206 99 Street
Age group: 16-18 years old
What to expect:

Will learn cooking skills and kitchen safety
Will prepare a lunch meal and enjoy a meal together
Will prepare a dinner meal and take it home to enjoy with their family.
Will learn how to make healthier budget friendly meals

Meals:

Lunch: Meatball Sub & Homemade French Fries
Dinner: Sheppard’s Pie (Take Home)

To register please call 780-830-0920 or email us at cayprograms@gpfes.com

Power of Play in Woking
2026-04-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-31 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-24 09:30 - 11:30
The power of play program is based on the 5 domains of an ASQ developmental screen. Each week will focus on a different area of development.
Enjoy play, songs, stories and activities with your children!
There will be an opportunity to complete an ASQ, if so desired.
Every Tuesday, March 10th to April 14 from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Woking Community Hall
Call 780-830-0920 or email facilitator@gpfes.com to register.

Easter Monday-Office Closed
2026-04-06 09:00 - 16:30

Good Friday-Office Closed
2026-04-03 09:00 - 16:30

Cooperative CoParenting through Separation or Divorce
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00
Cooperative CoParenting through Separation or Divorce
Shielding your Child from Conflict, a video and Discussion programs for Coparents
Learn powerful ways to communicate cooperatively, make coparenting decisions in the best interest of your children, and avoid the destructive effects that separation or divorce can have on a family.
Thursdays March 5th to April 23rd, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Power of Play in Hythe
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00
The power of play program is based on the 5 domains of an ASQ developmental screen. Each week will focus on a different area of development.
Enjoy play, songs, stories and activities with your children!
There will be an opportunity to complete an ASQ, if so desired.
March 4 & 18
April 1 & 15
May 6
Hythe Community Library
Call 780-830-0920 or email facilitator@gpfes.com to register.

Office Closed for training
2026-03-31 09:00 - 16:30

Decision Skills
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:30
Decision Skills course is an innovative method of teaching parents simple skills to manage conflicts and negotiate decisions.

Join us for an engaging class focused on the four decision-making skills that allow families to gain the skills they need to work together in making decisions. Discover new ways to approach challenges and make informed choices together.
New Ways for Families Decision Skills course offers a new method that has been designed to be simple and repetitive, so that almost all parents can learn these skills and apply them in their lives when dealing with each other, with their children, and with anyone.
Many of these decisions need to be made with a former spouse or partner who may have temporary or long-term difficulty in making reasonable decisions.
This in-person event will be held at the PACE Centre (use west side doors). Light refreshments will be served.
Don’t miss this opportunity.

Click here to register
March 26, 2026 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Pace Centre
10031 103 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1B9

Skills for Learning
2026-03-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-18 10:30 - 12:30
Building Confidence and Self Esteem
Conflict Resolution
Goal Setting
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Study Skills
Communication Skills
Finding a Healthy Life Balance
Personal Change
Relationships and Personal Boundaries
Time Management

Connect via Zoom
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
Connect is an An Attachment-Based & Trauma-Informed Program for Parents and Caregivers.
Each session, parents & caregivers learn about parent-teen relationships and adolescent development. We work together with parents and caregivers to explore the many ways they can support their children’s healthy development.
Tuesdays, January 27-March 24, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
This program is offered via Zoom
Call to register 780-830-0920

Decision Skills
2026-03-18 13:00 - 16:00
Decision Skills course is an innovative method of teaching parents simple skills to manage conflicts and negotiate decisions.

Join us for an engaging class focused on the four decision-making skills that allow families to gain the skills they need to work together in making decisions. Discover new ways to approach challenges and make informed choices together.
New Ways for Families Decision Skills course offers a new method that has been designed to be simple and repetitive, so that almost all parents can learn these skills and apply them in their lives when dealing with each other, with their children, and with anyone.
Many of these decisions need to be made with a former spouse or partner who may have temporary or long-term difficulty in making reasonable decisions.
This in-person event will be held at Grande Prairie Family Education Society. Light refreshments will be served.
Don’t miss this opportunity.

Click here to register
March 18th, 2026 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Grande Prairie Family Education Society
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2T8
