Altona and Area Family Resource Centre

Do you go camping? Even if you don't go, you can still pretend you are at your house!

Set up a blanket fort as a tent, have a sleep over in it, make smore's outside for a snack, and just have fun pretending you are out on an adventure camping!

A Great learning experience with Volunteer Manitoba!

What challenge or opportunity led you to reach out to us?
Nina: For some time, our organization struggled with how to effectively use social media and other communication tools to raise awareness about who we are, what we do, and the impact of our programs. We were also looking for ways to better engage families, increase participation in our programs, and attract potential donors. We knew we needed guidance that was tailored to the unique realities of our organization.
Volunteer Manitoba provided exactly that. They took the time to understand our specific needs and connected us with Buffy Davey, who was an exceptional fit for our organization. Her experience working with non-profits, combined with her understanding of family-focused programming, allowed her to quickly understand our challenges and help us develop practical, meaningful solutions.

What impact do you think investing in staff development has on your organization as a whole?

Nina: Investing in staff development has had a significant positive impact on our organization. The training has helped us create more engaging and professional communications, strengthen our social media presence, and develop clear, consistent messaging about our mission and programs.

Beyond the practical skills gained, the training increased our team's confidence in communicating with families, community members, and potential donors. As a result, we are better equipped to raise awareness of our organization and build stronger connections within our community."

I spy with my little eye.....something blue!

Get outside and go for a walk and explore all the things you can find that are BLUE!
The pond is a great place to start as the water is blue, maybe go find some blueberries in the grocery store for a snack before you go!

Plum Coulee Plum Fest is this weekend! Join in the fun FREE things that they have going on August 14-16th!

Activity of the Day!

Visit the Altona Pool for some fun in the water!

Remember Safety first when we are around water!

Head over to Winkler and see what fun things they have to do at the Harvest Festival!

Great reminder about process art!

FREEZE DANCE PARTY TIME!

Have a fun freeze dance party with your children!

See if they can stay still when you stop the music! If not you will still have fun moving around and getting their wiggles out!

Pack up the car and head to the beach today!!
Don't forget your sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water!

The beach is where learning happens naturally through playing, exploring, movement and interaction with the enviroment!

Bring some pails and shovels so you can scoop sand, make sand castles, pour water and have fun!
Emerson Prairie Oaks Campground,Plum Coulee and Morden have great beaches and aren't to far to drive!

Grab some sidewalk chalk and create some art outside on the sidewalk!

Adults can make a obsticle course for your kids, Jump on the bubbles, walk on the zig zag line, hop into the circle, find the red star, the ideas are endless!

Chalk is a different texture to expose to your children but oh so fun to draw with! Explore the colours and let them create an art piece for you to enjoy!