Date: Tuesdays (backup: Wednesdays/Thursdays)

Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm

Location: Mommy Connections Cape Breton

Description

SUMMER SOCIAL SESSIONS ARE BACK, BABY!
**PLEASE READ REGISTRATION INFO BELOW FIRST**

Keep connecting or sample Mommy Connections without the weekly commitment this summer! We break from regular programming for July-August, but with our community connections space open all year long and rent to still pay, we are bringing back our popular pop-up/flexible date Summer Social Sessions to hold us over until September programs start. Expect super casual, unstructured weekly indoor indoor playdates to keep you connected & baby busy during our down time. We don’t schedule presenters or activities like our programs over the summer and we let you lead! Babies 0-24 months are welcome, and the toys will be out for the busier babies. There will be A/C and iced coffee to keep you cool!

Sessions will be tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays each week. We understand that beautiful, sunny days are best spent outside, so if a Tuesday is simply too nice, we will have a “sun date” of Wednesday or Thursday each week. See registration instructions below for more details. Session timeslots are a 3-hour window from 10:30am-1pm, so don’t worry if you’re running late or baby is finishing up that car napyou can drop in whenever during that window to socialize as there are no activities/presenters to miss!

*More session details can be found in the FAQ section below!

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS—PLEASE READ:

  • Registration opens a few days before each session. Please pre-register via this page by Monday of each week’s session and if minimum numbers are met by end of day, it will proceed as planned the next day!
  • You don’t need to pay until you get confirmation of the session by the night before the scheduled session! Payments sent in advance of the confirmation will not be deposited yet. If a session will not be running, orders will be cancelled and you will receive an email notification. We require payment before arriving to the scheduled session as this confirms your spot and sometimes sessions do fill up!
  • For Social Sessions, please avoid using PayPal so we can reduce the need to refund cancelled sessions. PayPal payments are instant when selected at registration and sessions are not guaranteed to run each week.
  • Reminder that sessions are TAXABLE, so the total will be $11.40 (1 parent) or $18.24 (2 parents) with tax when sending e-transfers.
  • If you didn’t commit in time but want to drop-in the day of, as long as it is confirmed running and there are spots left, you can still join last-minute! Please reach to via email or check the Facebook group to verify before showing up that the session is still on in case any communication was missed!
  • If you register and can no longer attend, please let us know as we run sessions based on minimum numbers being met by Monday. If you have already paid and need to cancel the same day as the session, we can hold your payment for a future session but cannot issue a refund short notice after session is confirmed/payment deposited.
  • Once you are registered, you are encouraged to join our private Facebook group for the 2026 Summer Social Sessions. This is our main place of communication for sessions for regulars and where we will confirm sessions weekly. If you plan to attend a session over the summer, you can also join to stay in the loop on upcoming sessions!

SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!

Sample Session  Agenda

Class topics are subject to change

*FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can attend Summer Social Sessions?

  • We hope to see plenty of our program regulars back, but if you are new to us or want to bring a friend along, we will happily welcome new friends to our village!
  • Moms and/or dads are welcome to attend (more above in registration instructions).

How old should my baby be when they attend?

  • The ideal age range is ~0-24 months. We like to keep the babies/young toddlers under 2 as we often have a lot of small babies as well. Summer Social Sessions combine our Mom & Baby (0-8m) and Mini Movers (8-24m) age ranges. We offer more age-inclusive/family-friendly events over the summer such as Park Pals and Stroller Socials for those with more of a range in their family. Both are FREE! We also offer Social Sessions on most Sunday mornings ALL YEAR which allows toddlers over 2 to join! You can find them among our Workshops & Events lineup.

I’m new! How can I find your location?

  • You can find us in our community connections space, located in the Southend Community Centre (1464 George Street). When you enter the main door at the front-right of the building, turn left down the hall past Make-A-Wish, then turn right. We are the second door on your left, next to the CUPE 50/50 room. Please leave all outdoor footwear and strollers outside of the room, but car seats can come in!

Is there an agenda or activities for sessions?

  • No, social sessions are a different format than programs! To keep expenses/planning to a minimum, sessions will be super casual! That means no presenters or crafts will be scheduled like with our structured programs.

What is the cost per session?

  • Sessions will be $10+tax per adult, or $16+tax per family if your partner would like to attend as well. Multiple babies do not cost extra!

How do I register?

  • There is a detailed set of instructions above that outlines the registration and payment process. You can email any further questions to Sarah at sarahl@mommyconnections.ca if you are still unsure!