Our Programs

Pancakes and Pajamas Christmas Party

Come celebrate the season with us at our annual Pancakes and Pajamas Christmas party. Families are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and enjoy fluffy pancakes, crafts, bouncy castles, festive activities, a visit from SANTA and his special guests and SO MUCH MORE!

Where? 34o Lockhart Mill Rd, Jacksonville @ The Wesleyan Church Gym

When? December 16th- 9:30-11:30

Newborn Starter Kit Nominations

The VFRC offers a limited amount of Newborn Starter Kits to families that may need extra help getting ready for their new baby's arrival. These starter kits contain basic necessities for the new mother and baby such as diapers, wipes, diaper cream, receiving blankets, sleepers, onsies, a new book, and more. Priority will given to mothers-to be in their third trimester of pregnancy or with newborn babies up to 6 weeks of age. Please note that these kits are only available to those in Woodstock and surrounding areas.

Staff will review the nomination and contact the new mom.

Newborn Starter Kits are given out based on need and availability.

For Babies 0-18 months

Baby Play/

Grow, Baby, Grow

A program for care-givers and their babies 0-18 months. Join us for friendship and BABIES, lots of babies! This program runs weekly from September-June. Though this program is for babies up to 18 months, we can accommodate an older sibling up to 24 months, if you have two under two.

Grow, Baby, Grow is brand new! Once monthly, you will have the option to weigh and measure your baby and track his/her growth in a memory booklet. Registering for Baby Play will automatically register you for Grow, Baby, Grow.

Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond Street, Woodstock)
When? Wednesdays @ 9:30-11:00 Sept 10 - June 24th, 2026
*Pre-Registration is Required

Baby Chat

A fun & interactive 10 week program for you and your baby (up to 9 months). You can expect songs, stories, finger plays, infant CPR, and guest speakers. It's a great way to meet other moms and support each other in the journey of parenting.

When? Wednesdays @ 1:30-3:00
Fall 2025: September 10 - November 19thWinter 2026: January 7 - March 18th Spring 2026: April 1st - June 3rd
Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)
*Pre-Registration is Required

Mommy and Baby Fit

Giving birth is HARD!! We've hired certified personal trainer, Nicole Manuel, to help you new mamas get active again, strengthen your core, and to show you how it can be done WITH your baby. *Recommended age for baby: 0-12 months*

When? *UPDATE* We have secured funding for this program, but due to funding restrictions will be unable to offer this until Spring 2026

Where? Woodstock Wesleyan Church Gym340 Lockhart Mill Rd, Jacksonville, NB
*Pre-Registration is Required

Infant Massage

A fun 5 week program for you and your baby (up to a year old). This program will teach you the strokes to massage your baby, all the while building connection and strengthening your bond.

When? Thursdays @ 1:30-3:00 Next Sessions:Nov 13th- Dec 11th. 2025Jan 8th-Feb 5th, 2026March 12th-April 9th, 2026May 7th- June 4th, 2026

Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)
*Pre-Registration is Required

Children 0-6 and their families/caregivers

Storybook Adventures

Come join the fun as we journey into stories, old and new that will teach valuable skills and life lessons. With lots of hands-on participation in the story telling, plus crafts and surprises, it'll be an hour well spent with your 3-5 year old (younger siblings welcomed)!

When? Thursdays from 10-11amResumes Sept 11th, 2025- June 11th, 2026

Main Centre, 110 Richmond StWoodstock

Jumping Beans

Jumping Beans is a high energy & active program for kids 0-6 yrs. There are bouncy houses, plasma cars, climbing structures, a huge area for babies to play and tons more! This is offered at the Wesleyan Church in Jacksonville (340 Lockhart Mill Road) and allows for LOTS of free play, as well as music & dance.

Please bring a snack.

When? Wednesdays @ 10-11:30Fall session begins: Sept 10th and runs all year

Where? 34o Lockhart Mill Rd, Jacksonville @ The Wesleyan Church Gym

Playgroup (2 Locations)

Come join us for Playgroup- a fun, welcoming space where children and their caregivers can play, explore, create, and connect! Each week includes free play, hands-on activities, circle time with songs and stories. It's a great opportunity for children to build social skills, confidence, and early learning through play. Please bring a snack!

WOODSTOCK-When? Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 | Sept 9th, 2025 - June 2026
Where? Main Centre, 110 Richmond StWoodstock
CARLETON NORTH-When? Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 | Sept 9th, 2025 - June 2026
Where? St. Leo's Catholic Church, 60 Perkins WayFlorenceville-Bristol

For Parents | Caregivers

Prenatal Classes

Are you pregnant? Come and learn with us! Our topics include Labour & Delivery, Prenatal Nutrition & Breastfeeding, Medical Options, Breathing & Comfort Measures, Infant Care & Safety, Postpartum Life.

Are you due in the summer? We don't want you to go without. Contact us to see what we have to offer.

Woodstock:

When? Wednesday Evening Classes 2025-26 (6:30-8:30)Sept 3nd - Oct 8th (6 weeks) - 2025Oct 25th- 1 day class- Saturday, 9:30-4:30Nov 5th - Dec 10th (6 weeks) - 2025Jan 7th - Feb 11th (6 weeks) - 2026March 11th - Apr 15th (6 weeks) - 2026
Where? Valley Family Resource Centre 110 Richmond St Carleton North:When? Tuesday Evening Classes 2025-26 (6:30-8:30)Sept 2nd - Oct 7th (6 weeks) - 2025March 10th - Apr 14th (6 weeks) - 2026
Where? Northern Carleton Recreation Centre 40 McCain Street Perth-Andover:When? Nov 1st, 2025 - 9:30-4:30 (1 day Saturday class) April 25th, 2026 - 9:30-4:30 (1 day Saturday class)
Where? Perth-Andover Baptist Church 194 Barrett St
*Call or text for more info/location and to register*(506)323-9292 | 325-2299

Infant Feeding Support Group

Feeding your baby can be a beautiful bonding experience-but it can also come with questions, challenges, and the need for support. This ongoing program is catered to parents who need extra support, have questions or are facing challenges. Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping or combo-feeding, you're welcome here!

Join us to learn: tips and tricks for a troubled latch, expressing and supplementing milk, maternal nutrition, introducing solids, and so much more! With a safe, welcoming, judgement-free atmosphere, you can ask questions, get guidance and share experiences with a trained facilitator and "experts" from our community.

You can expect to have your questions answered, concerns addressed, and learn something new.

When? Weekly on Mondays from 10:30-12

Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)

Newborn Starter Kit Nominations

The VFRC offers a limited amount of Infant Layettes to families that may need extra help getting ready for their new baby's arrival. These "starter kits" contain basic necessities for the new mother and baby such as diapers, wipes, diaper cream, receiving blankets, sleepers, nipple cream and more. Priority will given to mothers-to be in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Staff will review the nomination and contact the new mom.

Layettes are given out based on need and availability.

Women's Wellness Night - Stay tuned for January's 2026 event!

When? January 29th, 2026

Where? Woodstock Wesleyan Church - Jacksonville
Registration is required. Limited spots available for participant and for childcare.

Sign up here >

Nobody's Perfect Parent Cafe

This is a time to share ideas, make new friends, celebrate the wins, support and encourage, problem solve together and enjoy a hot drink (or cold) and a snack!

*Important to note: Childcare IS provided!

When? Thursdays @ 1:30-3Oct 16th-Nov 6th, 2025Feb 12th-Feb 26th, 2026

Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)*Pre-registration required

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