The Town of Innisfil offers a variety of wellness opportunities for families to connect, learn, and strengthen relationships.

Family Wellness Nights

Family Wellness Nights are free events that promote community togetherness, belonging, and the well-being of Innisfil’s children, youth, and families. 

There will be a variety of activities at Family Wellness Nights, including:

  • Workshops for parents and caregivers
  • Wellness activities for children and youth
  • Dinner, refreshments, and social time with other families
  • Community tables with information about local programs and services

Family Wellness Night at Alcona Glen: Supporting Innisfil's Children and Youth to Thrive

The Town’s Family Wellness Night at Alcona Glen is provided in partnership with the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and is open to all children, youth, and families in Innisfil.

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: Alcona Glen Elementary School (1310 Innisfil Beach Road)

Register your family! Please sign up using the Family Wellness Night at Alcona Glen registration form.

Workshops
Co-Regulation: The Bridge to Self-Regulation

Facilitated by Sheera Perry, Child & Youth Counsellor at In Bloom Support Services

Learn about the essential skill of co-regulation in this engaging workshop for caregivers! This interactive session will provide parents and caregivers with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance caregiver-child relationships and promote emotional safety and well-being to foster connection and nurture resilience.

Guiding the Digital Generation: Nurturing Positive Mental Health in the Social Media Era 
Facilitated by Amanda Fellows, Community Programs Manager at CFS Counselling + Well-Being

In this era of digital connections, social media is a fundamental aspect of youth interactions. This workshop will equip parents with the tools and knowledge needed to guide and support their children in navigating the complexities of social media while fostering positive mental health. 

Language and transportation supports
Interpretation services and transportation supports are available. Please fill out the Family Wellness Night at Alcona Glen registration form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Contact us

For more information, contact our Health & Wellness team at health&wellness@innisfil.ca.

Family Wellness Nights are funded through the Town’s Building Safer Communities Project.

Learning resources
  • Brain Story Certification: Learn about the science of brain development and how our earliest experiences can affect our long-term mental and physical health in this free, in-depth course for families and professionals. The course is provided by the University of Oxford, in partnership with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative.
  • Brain Builders Video Series: Learn about child brain development in this series of short YouTube videos on the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative’s channel.
  • Building Connections for Resilient Kids Video Series: Connections with adults can help children build resilience. Explore how adults can make positive connections with children to strengthen their resilience in these short videos from the Community Resilience Coalition of Guelph & Wellington.
  • Stress and Resilience Resources: Parents and practitioners can find information, videos, and activities about toxic stress and resilience in this guide developed by Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child.