Children's Mental Health Week

The Youth Engagement Advisory (YEA) has been working hard to bring a full week of wellness activities to children, youth, parents and families!

All the wellness activities listed below are youth-led and include a staff member who can provide information on supports and resources if needed. Each description of the wellness activities includes a recommended age for participation and a suggested list of items you will need in order to participate in the session! Registration for each event will close 4 hours before the start of the event.

Monday May 3rd 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Chickpea Puff Painting - Recommended age: 0-12 years

Join us for a fun experience painting with chickpea puff paint! We will be painting fun pictures with safe kitchen items including chickpea juice and food colouring! Please do not eat the paint and remember that parental aid may be required to help mix the paint ingredients! Hope to see you there!

What you will need

- Food Colouring

- Can of chickpeas

- Hand mixer

Tuesday May 4th 12:30 – 1:30 pm Parent Caregiver Hub Session

Sleep – we all know how important it is. But in the hustle and bustle of life, it is all too easy for sleep to get pushed to the back burner. When we’re fatigued, it’s harder to be present and attuned to the world around us, to our work, and to our children. Good sleep supports our systems in many ways, contributing to both physical and mental wellbeing. Join Central Community Health Centre in the Hub for an interactive session about healthy sleep habits and learn how small tweaks to your daily routine can help set you up for the kind of quality rest you’ve been missing.

Tuesday May 4th 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Journaling - Recommended age: 13 – 25 years

Join us for a night of wellness and relaxation through journaling. Together we can learn more about journaling and what feels best for you!

What you will need

- Journal/paper

- Pencil/pen

Wednesday May 5th 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Make your own Playdough - Recommended age: 0-12 years

Whether you are 2 or 92, playing with playdough is something that everyone enjoys! From the first squish to sculpting masterpieces, every step is fun for the whole family! In this session, we are going to make food safe homemade playdough from scratch and using our imagination to build creations and have a ton of fun doing it! This activity is great for children to get involved with after dinner for an hour. Building shapes with playdough is a great way for children to use their motor skills, imagination and have fun while doing it. Sign up for an hour of fun for your family!

What you will need

- Flour

- Salt

- Kool-aid

- Vegetable oil

Wednesday May 5th 7:00 – 7:30 pm

Just Dance Party - Recommended age: 0-12 years

Here’s your chance to show off your best dance moves! Join us for a night of Just Dancing to your favorite hit songs!

Wednesday May 5th 8:00 – 9:00 pm

Trivia Night - Recommended age: Parents and Caregivers

Calling all Trivia Puzzlers! Join us for a fun night of trivia to test your knowledge, meet new people, and compete for the coveted title of Trivia Master!

Thursday May 6th 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Crime Solving Adventure - Hub Session (1 Year Anniversary) - Required age: 13 - 25 years

This escape room style session will include reading case files, reviewing evidence, and solving the puzzle of "Diamonds are Forever". The robbery of the century! Diamonds worth 12 million euros were stolen from a Foxhole Corporation safe. A coup that could only be committed by an insider? Or? Help us to solve this case and solve this crime!

*The crime solving adventure is a fictional scenario provided by Adventure Rooms Canada . Some of the websites provided make reference to substance use.

Friday May 7th 10:00 - 10:30 am

Drag Queen Story Time - Recommended age: 0-12 years

Drag is a performance art centered around EXPRESSION and is a fun activity for all ages. Drag can be whatever YOU make it, as long as it feels fun to YOU. The stories read today are also all about expression, and doing what feels right to you. Whether you're decked out in jewels with a wig the size of Texas or only wearing a paper bag and have a bald head, you can always be beautiful on the inside. Take this opportunity to have parent-led discussions around authentic self expression and inclusion that is more than skin deep.

Chance to win!

Everyone who attends a session will be entered into a draw to win a Tim Horton's gift card!

How you can access

Once you register, you will receive an email with the details required to join Children’s Mental Health Week via the Zoom platform. This email doesn't come right away- but you'll get it as soon as possible. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Karla Enns at kenns@wellkin.ca / 519-539-0463 ext. 281 or Jess Ross at jross@wellkin.ca / 519-539-0463 ext. 247