Training and Education
This training and education hub was created to help Edmontonians come together to support one another in living happier, more meaningful lives. Whether you're caring for family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers, we all play a role in looking out for each other.
These courses are designed to support your growth—whether you're a peer, a service provider, or someone just trying to help. Topics include mental health and addictions, suicide prevention, peer support, poverty and housing, parenting, and more. All trainings emphasize approaches that are fair, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and rooted in community values. See a calendar view of upcoming locally offered training →
Secret Learning Through Games – Centre for Family Literacy
Learn how to create a game, and discover how children learn through play.
Children want to play games. They look forward to playing with their family and to the challenge of learning new things. This workshop will uncover some of the hidden learning that games teach. It will also let families play many games made with simple materials, and even give them the chance to create a game.
To register: CFL - Workshops
Come Play with Me – Centre for Family Literacy
Learn how to create toys and play with your child.
Play is a child’s job. Everyday children set out to discover how the world works through play. This workshop uses simple household items mixed with a little imagination and a lot of laughter to create tools for learning that anyone can make.
To register: CFL – Workshops
Play Adventures Ages 0-6 – KARA Family Resource Centre
Adventures in Play with play expert Alyssa is a hands-on program that blends STEM and sensory play.
Through fun activities and experiments, children build curiosity, creativity, and key learning skills in an engaging, interactive environment.
To register: KARA – Programs
Lunch Kids in the Kitchen Ages 6-9 – KARA Family Resource Centre
At Kids in the Kitchen, young chefs gain practical life skills and meaningful experiences as they create their own lunch edition meal.
Through hands-on cooking, they’ll explore nutritious foods while learning the importance of kitchen hygiene and safety in a fun, engaging environment.
To register: KARA – Programs
Tween Fun Ages 10-13 – KARA Family Resource Centre
The Tween Fun program is all about exploring self-expression through art while connecting with others in fun and meaningful ways.
Using recyclable and mixed materials, you’ll discover what art means to you and create unique projects that reflect your own voice.
To register: KARA – Programs
Herbal Harvest – KARA Family Resource Centre
Herbal Harvest is a playful, hands-on program where young children explore the wonders of nature through touch, smell, planting, and simple activities.
Little ones will help gather herbs, enjoy sensory play, and create fun take-home crafts like nature collages.
To register: KARA – Programs
Adventures in Play – KARA Family Resource Centre
This version of Adventures in Play invites children and caregivers into creative discovery through open-ended, process-based art rooted in the FLIGHT Early Learning and Care Framework.
Each session nurtures curiosity, connection, and key skills like communication, fine motor development, and problem-solving through hands-on exploration of colour, texture, and materials.
To register: KARA – Programs
Schools Out Adventures Ages 6-12 – KARA Family Resource Centre
Whether it’s a school break or after school fun, everyday is an adventure waiting to happen.
Ignite curiosity, creativity, and confidence in kids age 6 to teens with our dynamic Out-of-School Adventure Program! Blending the best of STEM, nature, sports, and the arts, this program offers hands-on learning and active fun in a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
To register: KARA – Programs