Family Centre Argyle

1990 Royal Cres, London, Ontario | 519-455-2791

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Reception Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM

Event Descriptions

Baby Fun! (With Parent Social)

Parents/Caregivers and infants aged 0-12 months are welcome to join us for infant fun and exploration from 1:30-3:00pm. We will start with an interactive Baby Circle Time filled with songs and stories. After the program, we will have a snack and beverages for the adults and we encourage you to stay until 3:30pm to socialize and share in your parenting journeys with other parents/caregivers.

Baby Move & Groove!

A music and movement based program for children aged birth-2.5 years. This program will provide infants and babies the opportunity to wiggle, crawl, and move with an emphasis on sensory learning and development including music, songs, and stories.

Circle Time with London Public Library

Once a month the Children's Librarian from East Branch Library joins our EarlyON Playroom for a fun and interactive Circle Time! Join us for songs, stories, instruments, and so much fun! Families can also connect to the London Public Library and their wonderful programs at this time.

Crouch Branch Library Indoor EarlyON Playgroup

Indoor Playgroup at Crouch Branch Public Library (550 Hamilton Rd.). A variety of activities will be provided: craft, sensory, gross motor, fine motor, dramatic play and more!

EarlyON Playgroup

Playgroup for children 0-6 years old and their parents/caregivers. Staff will provide a variety of activities for families to use to play, learn and grow together.

EarlyON Playgroup & Motion Monday

Join us in our EarlyON Playroom on Mondays where we will not only have our regular Playroom set up, we will also have Gross Motor activities set up in our Community Room. Activities will include but are not limited to: crash mats, tunnels, ball pit, trampoline, wobble board, slide, climbers and more! Children can safely explore all of these fun activities to improve their gross motor skills and play through movement and exploration!

EarlyON Playroom with La Ribambelle

Parents and children ages 0-6 are invited to join La Ribambelle in our EarlyON Playroom. This program offers an immersive French experience, however French language knowledge is not required. We will provide different materials, toys and open ended art for little ones to explore.

East Branch Library Indoor EarlyON Playgroup

Indoor Playgroup at East London Branch Public Library (2016 Dundas St.). A variety of activities will be provided: craft, sensory, gross motor, fine motor, dramatic play and more!

FREE Pop-Up Market

FREE Pop-Up Market for low-income and food insecure families. Stop by Family Centre Argyle to pick up a free bag of produce (fruits and vegetables) while supplies last.

Good Food Box Order Date

For $20-$25 worth of healthy, fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), pay $14. Please have exact change - only cash or Harvest Bucks accepted. For more information, drop into our Centre or call 519-455-2791.

Good Food Box Pick-Up Date

Pick up your Good Food Box at Family Centre Argyle if you ordered one this month. For information, please call our Centre at 519-455-2791. To order a Good Food Box, please stop by our Centre with exact change (cash or Harvest Bucks only).

HARK - After School Program

An afterschool program focusing on nutrition, physical activity, overall health, and well-being. Hosted by Investing in Children.

Infant Hearing Screening Program

The Ontario Infant Hearing Program (IHP) is a province wide program of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services that screens babies for hearing loss soon after birth.

Infant Massage

Build the connection between you and your baby by learning the art of infant massage. Practice techniques of special touch to stimulate your baby’s body systems. This workshop is best suited for babies 0-8 months who are not yet crawling. Yoga mats and oil will be provided. Please bring a blanket or towel for your baby. Attendance at all 4 weeks is necessary for participation in this workshop.

Kinder Cooks

Join LUSO Community Services for a literacy-based cooking program for children aged 3-7 and their parent/caregiver. Together we will read stories, engage in literacy-based activities, and cook up some delicious treats! This program is FREE but space is limited and registration is required by contacting Jessica at jessica.mcdougall@lusocentre.org

Kitchen Kids

Join LUSO Community Services for a literacy-based cooking program! Children aged 8-12 will follow recipes, practice precise measurements, engage in literacy-based activities, and cook up delicious treats! This program is FREE but registration is required by contacting Jessica at jessica.mcdougall@lusocentre.org

Little Picassos Playgroup

An arts-based Playgroup for children aged 12 months and older. This program will focus on process learning, art, exploration, and play! And we aren't afraid to get messy!

Little Scientists

Little scientists and their parent/caregiver are invited to join LUSO Community Services for a 5-week program that combines literacy with science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

Outdoor EarlyON Explorers at Kiwanis Park

Join us at Kiwanis Park for an exploration-based program that combines free play, nature, learning from and through our environments, and fun! This program not only gives children an opportunity to explore through play but also teaches parents ways that they can make everyday natural environments rich learning experiences!

PAIR Clinic

Maria from the the PAIR Clinic with Vanier Children's Mental Wellness is here to provide support and referrals about your baby's emotional development or young children's behavior.

Pajama Playgroup

Join us for our Pajama Playgroup! Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, play in our EarlyON Playroom, and we will end the program with a dedicated Story Time and serve some warm milk. Hopefully this evening program will help little ones burn off some extra energy and will end with them winding down to bed time!

Planting Seeds with Mike Masse

Mike Masse will be joining us in our EarlyON Playroom for a fun and engaging program to introduce children and families to mindfulness using play, movement, and storytelling. Mike is lot of fun, a bundle of energy, and he is brining his unique approach to well-being to Family Centres! We are so excited to have him and you won't want to miss out!

Sensory Room Open

Our Sensory Room is open for children and families as part of our EarlyON Playgroups. Ask one of our staff about the benefits of spending time in a sensory room or please pop-in to check it out for yourself!

Smart Start for Babies (Prenatal Classes)

A prenatal nutrition program for pregnant women and their support person, facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and Registered Dietician.

Songs, Stories & S'more Fun!

Join Family Centre Argyle for a Special Playgroup that includes Songs, Stories, and making S'mores! This program is FREE but please be aware that the ingredients to S'mores are Graham Crackers, Milk Chocolate, and Marshmallows - we are not able to make any accommodations.

Stir It Up

Stir It Up is a 6 week cooking program for parents/caregivers and their children 3- 6 years of age. Join us to learn about healthy food choices, and prepare food together. This program is run in partnership with Merrymount CAPC programming. This program is also intended to for every parent/caregiver to be one-on-one with their child. Twins are the exception. Please be aware that we do not have capacity for childminding services for younger siblings.

Stories, Songs, & Scribbles at Crouch Branch Library

Join us at Crouch Branch Library for an interactive EarlyON program that combines stories, songs and music, art, and pre-literacy development for children aged 0-6. Each program will include at least 3 Circle Times with stories, sing-alongs, and movement-based activities. Plus, we will have lots of toys, games, and areas to explore and play!

The Pen Pal Project

Little writers are invited to join LUSO Community Services for a 4-week letter writing and postcard making program!