Family Centre Argyle

Join us for movement-based play! We will play games, crawl, stretch, play, and explore while moving our bodies and burning off some energy! This program is going to be a lot of fun and you won't want to miss it! After the movement portion of the program, families are welcome to stay and play in our EarlyON Playroom.

Join Family Centre Argyle for a program that combines music, dance, educational tools, and non-stop bonding with your little one! Parents/Caregivers will give their children a total sensory experience by dancing and moving to music with their children. No experience is necessary! After 30-45 minutes of Baby Boogie, move into our EarlyON Playroom for more play, socialization, and engagement! Please make sure to bring front-wearing baby carriers and/or wraps for smaller children.

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.

A program for "Busy Babies" aged 9 months - 2 years old who are on the move! This program offers activities, toys, and learning opportunities to children who are entering or are in the Toddler Stage. Towards the end of this program we will have snacks and beverages for the parents/caregivers so that they can better socialize with other adults.

Located in communities across Ontario, our chapters are made up of volunteer Chapter Leaders and parents and caregivers on their own journey of supporting their child with mental health needs. Our chapters meet regularly providing parents and caregivers a safe and friendly place to connect with others, feel heard and get help navigating the child and youth mental health system. It’s also a chance to hear from others who understand.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

Join Family Centre Argyle for a Spring-themed event! We will have lots of crafts, activities, toys, games, and play areas to celebrate all of the wonderful things that the Spring season brings. If the weather is favourable this event will be held outdoors so please dress accordingly.

A caregiver-child art program with stories and crafts.

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

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.

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 aged 0-6 months. 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.

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!

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!

An interactive art program that blends art, crafts and literacy.

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