Free Mental Wellness Programs for Kids Coming to Chestermere and Langdon This Summer
Families looking for meaningful summer activities can register for several free mental wellness programs being offered by Rocky View Schools Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) throughout July and August.
Designed for children ages 6 to 14, these small group programs combine fun, creativity, and practical coping skills in supportive environments. Most sessions require a parent or caregiver to attend alongside their child.
Programs in Chestermere
Grow in Nature
Children ages 6 to 11 will spend time outdoors exploring mindfulness through nature, movement, gratitude activities, and sensory experiences that encourage confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Location: Chestermere Recreation Centre
Dates: Tuesdays, July 7 to August 11
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Registration: School Engage
Artistic Flow
This creative program combines gentle movement, breathing exercises, and art projects to help participants express emotions, build resilience, and strengthen the mind-body connection.
Location: Chestermere ecreation Centre
Dates: Tuesdays, July 7 to August 11
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Ages: 8 to 13
Registration: School Engage
Mindful Makers
Hosted at the Chestermere Public Library, this expressive art program uses creative activities to help youth manage stress, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience.
Location: Chestermere Public Library
Dates: Wednesdays, July 8 to August 12
Time: 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Ages: 10 to 14
Registration: Register directly with the Chestermere Public Library.
Programs in Langdon
Mindful Readers
Stories become the starting point for art, movement, games, and conversations that help children build emotional awareness, empathy, confidence, and resilience.
Location: Qualico Resource Centre (Library)
Dates: Fridays, July 3 to August 14
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 to 9
Registration: School Engage
Artistic Flow
The Langdon session offers the same engaging mix of mindful movement, breathing exercises, and creative art activities designed to support children's mental wellness.
Location: Qualico Resource Centre (Library)
Dates: Fridays, July 3 to August 14
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 8 to 13
Registration: School Engage
What Parents Should Know
All programs are free.
Most programs require children to attend with a parent or caregiver.
Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
School Engage registration is required for all programs except Mindful Makers, which is registered through the Chestermere Public Library.
These programs offer a great opportunity for children to stay active, make new friends, and build lifelong emotional wellness skills over the summer.
