Calendar: Drop-In Programs

Please Note: All StrongStart Centres and Regular Drop-in Programs (Parent and Tot Asia North Poplar and Prince Charles, Pj's and Storytime, Saturday Family Fun) are CLOSED for Summer Break from June 23rd, 2025 until Middle of September, 2025 9pening day to be decided). For available Early Learning Programs during Summer Break click HERE

Monday

Please Note: All StrongStart Centres and Regular Drop-in Programs (Parent and Tot Asia North Poplar and Prince Charles, Pj's and Storytime, Saturday Family Fun) are CLOSED for Summer Break from June 23rd, 2025 until Middle of September, 2025. For available Early Learning Programs during Summer Break click HERE

8:30-11:30 StrongStart @ Alexander Elementary, BlueJay Elementary, Clearbrook Elementary, Dr. T. A. Swift Elementary, Godson Elementary, Harry Sayers Elementary, John Maclure Elementary, Ten Broek Elementary

8:45-11:45 StrongStart @ Auguston Elementary and Margaret Stenersen Elementary

9:00-12:00 StrongStart @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

9:00-11:00 Parent & Tot @ ASIA North Poplar

12:30-3:15 StrongStart @ Jackson Elementary and Terry Fox Elementary

Tuesday

Please Note: All StrongStart Centres and Regular Drop-in Programs (Parent and Tot Asia North Poplar and Prince Charles, Pj's and Storytime, Saturday Family Fun) are CLOSED for Summer Break from June 23rd, 2025 until Middle of September, 2025. For available Early Learning Programs during Summer Break click HERE

8:45-11:45 StrongStart @ Auguston Elementary and Margaret Stenersen Elementary

9:00-11:00 Parent & Tot @ Prince Charles Elementary

9:00-12:00 StrongStart @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

12:15-2:15 Emémel Spá:th (Little Bears) @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

12:30-3:15 StrongStart @ Jackson Elementary and Terry Fox Elementary

5:30-7:30 PJs and Storytime @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

Wednesday

Please Note: All StrongStart Centres and Regular Drop-in Programs (Parent and Tot Asia North Poplar and Prince Charles, Pj's and Storytime, Saturday Family Fun) are CLOSED for Summer Break from June 23rd, 2025 until Middle of September, 2025. For available Early Learning Programs during Summer Break click HERE

8:45-11:45 StrongStart @ Auguston Elementary and Margaret Stenersen Elementary

9:00-12:00 StrongStart @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

9:00-11:00 Parent & Tot @ Prince Charles Elementary

12:30-3:15 StrongStart @ Jackson Elementary and Terry Fox Elementary

Thursday

Please Note: All StrongStart Centres and Regular Drop-in Programs (Parent and Tot Asia North Poplar and Prince Charles, Pj's and Storytime, Saturday Family Fun) are CLOSED for Summer Break from June 23rd, 2025 until Middle of September, 2025. For available Early Learning Programs during Summer Break click HERE

8:30-11:30 Nature Thursday StrongStart @ Berry Park, 33928 Fern St, Abbotsford, Rock Hill Garden, 31127 Upper MacLure Rd, Abbotsford, Clearbrook Park, 3680 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, Bateman Park, 34638 Bateman Rd, Abbotsford, Mill Lake Park, 33015 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford, Townline Park, Blueridge Dr. Abbotsford, Oriole Park, Oriole Crescent, Abbotsford, Gardner Park, 2880 Livingstone Ave, Abbotsford

8:45-11:45 Nature Thursday StrongStart @ Nature Area at Auguston Elementary and Saddle Park, Old Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford

9:00-12:00 Nature Thursday StrongStart @ Mill Lake Park (Bevan Entrance)

9:00-11:00 Parent & Tot @ Prince Charles Elementary

9:00-11:00 Emémel Spá:th (Little Bears) @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

12:15-2:15 Emémel Spá:th (Little Bears) @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

12:30-3:15 StrongStart @ Lower Jackson Park, King Rd., Abbotsford and 2802 Silvertree Ct, Abbotsford BC V2S

5:30-7:30 PJs and Storytime @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

Friday

Please Note: All StrongStart Centres and Regular Drop-in Programs (Parent and Tot Asia North Poplar and Prince Charles, Pj's and Storytime, Saturday Family Fun) are CLOSED for Summer Break from June 23rd, 2025 until Middle of September, 2025. For available Early Learning Programs during Summer Break click HERE

8:45-11:45 StrongStart @ Auguston Elementary and Margaret Stenersen Elementary

9:00-12:00 StrongStart @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

9:00-11:00 Parent & Tot @ ASIA North Poplar

12:30-3:15 StrongStart @ Jackson Elementary and Terry Fox Elementary

Saturday

Please Note: All StrongStart Centres and Regular Drop-in Programs (Parent and Tot Asia North Poplar and Prince Charles, Pj's and Storytime, Saturday Family Fun) are CLOSED for Summer Break from June 23rd, 2025 until Middle of September, 2025. For available Early Learning Programs during Summer Break click HERE

9:00-12:00 @ Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre

Looking for a fun and educational way to spend your Saturday mornings? Join us for our FREE Early Learning Program Saturday Family Fun! Perfect for families with children aged 0 to 6! Enjoy interactive storytime, creative activities, and a chance to bond with your little ones. It's the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with learning and laughter!

For additional information or inquiries please contact Abbotsford School District's Early Learning Department by phone @ 778-880-8554 or by email

StrongStart
StrongStart is a FREE, drop-in, parent-participatory early learning program for children 0-5 years old. It runs from September to June and a qualified early childhood educator leads activities, including stories, music and arts, to help children grow linguistically, emotionally and socially. For a full list of all 13 StrongStart Centres locations throughout the community, click here. For a short video of the benefits, needs and vision of the StrongStart program click here.

Parent & Tot
Looking for a fun and engaging way to spend time with your little ones? Our FREE Parent and Tot Drop-In program is perfect for caregivers and their children aged 0-5 years. Each session is packed with a variety of activities designed to delight and engage both you and your child. An ECE-trained facilitator will be on-site to plan activities, answer your questions, and share valuable ideas with families. Come and play with us – we can't wait to see you there!

Emémel Spá:th Little Bears
Little Bears is an Indigenous focused program for families with children 0-5 years old. Drumming and singing with us enjoying a story at circle time, playing with toys, make something in the art center. Caregiver and child attend together so it’s a great place to meet people (in a safe environment) and make a friend.

PJ's and Storytime
PJ's and Story Time program is an evening program for families with children 0-6 years old at The Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre. We provide snacks, crafts, story time and lots of fun.

Saturday Family Fun
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend your Saturday mornings? Join us for our FREE Early Learning Program Saturday Family Fun! Perfect for families with children aged 0 to 6! Enjoy interactive storytime, creative activities, and a chance to bond with your little ones. It's the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with learning and laughter!