The Bikes Are Back!
Spring is one of the most joyful times of our programming.

With AHS-verified protocols in place, we are thrilled to welcome dozens of children into our 2021 Adapted Bike Program. But a new set of wheels is not the only thing we can equip you with this season...

Scroll through to learn about CP friendly-bike trails, virtual programming and upcoming boozy fundraisers for parents to enjoy.
The best trails for Adapted Bikes
So you've received your adapted bike, what's next? As more families go through our bike clinic, it's a great time to start planning some spring and summer activities with your new set of wheels.

Visit Candice's blog with tips on the most accessible trails and training programs best suited for cyclists with Cerebral Palsy.
Spring In A Box!
Our May In A Box programming is ready to launch.

Join us for an interactive month of crafts, goody bags, dance parties, karaoke, bingo, movie nights and more! 
We are running a 50/50 Cash Raffle until May 19, 2021.
Don't miss out on your chance to win!
May Coffee Social
Join our next coffee social with Abigail from FACE on May 11th at 10 AM. In this caregiver self-care discussion, Abigail will share tips on how to protect ourselves against back and shoulder injuries from lifting and carrying our kids with special needs.

This is a great opportunity to socialize with our community and receive answers to your questions.
Peer to Peer Fundraising
To celebrate our 70th anniversary, we are encouraging families to take a few moments to set up a fundraising campaign with a quick story about how CP Kids and Families has helped you.


Here's the exciting part: EVERYONE will win a prize with a minimum value of $20.

We will help you write your story, choose images or video, and will even work with you step-by-step in setting
up your campaign page.

Once that's done - begin sharing your campaign page through email and/or social media and watch the
donations roll in!
Walk & Roll Battle of Alberta
Join our second annual Walk & Roll awareness event from June 21- July 4. Teams across Alberta will tally the kilometers they've walked, ran, rolled or biked with prizes awarded for participation, distance, fundraising and style!

We hope our rivalry with Northern Alberta will fuel a gripping campaign. Registration opens on May 10th.
Looking for a Mother's Day Gift?
We're teaming up with High Fitness again to bring you our second annual Mother's Day Fitness Class. This pay-what-you-can aerobics class will feature a variety of music to keep you grooving.

Join us on May 9th at 4 PM for a 1-hour High + Low fitness class led by Amber Zenith.
Each sip helps charity! How refreshing is that?
We are thrilled to partner with Wild Rose Brewery & the Flames Alumni to welcome back AlumnISA, with partial proceeds from each 4-pack supporting our organization.

Look for the AlumnISA label at Wild Rose Brewery
and select liquor stores.
Ride A Bike Again For The First Time

Unlock your potential and go on an adventure! We're proud to announce a new partnership with this wonderful family-owned, local business. All PAS No Gas Mobile E-bike Rentals will donate a portion of rental fees to us from May 12th to 26th.

Explore the many multi-use paths that Calgary & Area has to offer taking in the beautiful views of the Bow River Valley and Rocky Mountains! Or you can book one of their tours and if you have something else in mind they can help you with your
own customized trip.
Join our new Facebook Group for Parents
We've launched a special Click & Connect Facebook group for parents to share stories and tips a supportive environment. Our main Facebook page continues to offer program updates, while this specialized group will provide a forum for parents to talk to each other. We hope you can join us at Click and Connect.
Have you renewed your membership
and bike for 2021?
Renew your membership and bike together! Visit our website to learn more about the membership options that work best for your family.

If you are not renewing, please email bikes@calgarycp.org to arrange returning the item. We can also pick up the bike, if it is too large to transport.
Online Paint Night
Are you stuck on the hamster wheel of Zoom school and Zoom work? Join us for a colourful and creative evening of fun!
We are so excited to partner with Vin Gogh Paint Studio for a virtual Paint Night on May 19th at 7:30 PM. Registration includes the delivery of paint supplies to your home for $25.
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Summer Camp Registration is now OPEN
We are so excited to host Summer Camp in person with AHS guidelines and protocols in place. Campers will be paired with a camp staff member for the week.

We understand that not everyone will be able to participate in person, and will have a virtual option for Summer Camp available for a nominal fee. For information on the virtual camp contact katie@calgarycp.org
Wellness Walk
Join us on May 25th from 1 PM to 2 PM at Weaselhead park for a refreshing stroll. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents raising a child with a disability.
Visit us on Instagram at @CPKidsAndFamilies
Check us out on Instagram @cpkidsandfamilies for Mental Health Monday quotes, Tuesday Tips and nostalgic Throwback Thursday images. We hope our social media pages will help us all stay connected during this time of distancing.

We're also on Facebook (Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families) and Twitter @CPKidsandFamily.
Read about these Fundraising Heroes!
We are so impressed by these youth who fundraised $2,500 through bottle drives in Lake Bonavista. To read more about these inspiring kids click the link below.
Do you want to meet with our Counsellor?
Our Clinical Social Worker is here to provide counselling to families raising children with disabilities and equip them with the skills to thrive as they journey through parenthood.

  • Are you having difficulty coping? We aim to help instill hope for a positive future
  • Are you tired and concerned about burn-out? We can help decrease life stresses by teaching healthy coping skills
  • Are you grieving your child’s diagnosis? We offer help to adjust to the new diagnosis/illness
  • Counselling through the grief and loss process
  
Community feedback
Are we meeting your needs? We'd love to hear from you and learn how we can improve our programming and communication. Click the button below to enter our community feedback survey.
We are constantly updating the events calendar on our website. Click on the image below to see all of our upcoming events!

Upcoming events include:

Online Paint Night
Walk & Roll
Mother's Day Fitness Event