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📢 Calling all young writers! Do you have a special story about what family means to you? Share your thoughts in our "What Family Means to Me" Essay Contest for a chance to win exciting prizes!
📝 Contest Rules
✔️ Who can enter? Children aged 9-12
✔️ Essay topic: What Family Means to Me
✔️ Word count: 500-750 words
✔️ Submission Deadline: May 20 2025
✔️ How to submit: email: info@khaliylskids.org
✔️ Judging criteria: Creativity, clarity, originality, and emotional impact
✔️ Prizes: 1st place: $100, 2nd and 3rd place: Gift Cards
✔️ Must be Available 12pm - 3pm May 24 2025 if chosen as a finalist
🎉 Winners will be announced on May 24 2025 at event at Guildford Library, Surrey.
📩 How to Enter:
1️⃣ Write an original essay on What Family Means to Me (500-750 words).
2️⃣ Submit your essay by May 15 2025 via info@khaliylskids.org
3️⃣Finalists must attend event at Guildford Library—winners will be announced on May 24!
📢 Spread the word! Teachers, parents, and guardians—encourage the young writers in your life to participate!
💬 Have questions? Contact info@khaliylskids.org
Getting Active in Community: 4-Week Program for Families
Sundays June 1 - June 22

Getting Active in Community: 4-Week Program for Families
Sponsored by ParticipAction
Let’s get active—together! Join us for Getting Active in Community, a free four-week program where families come together to make friends, explore their local community centre, and build lasting habits of movement and connection.
✨ What to Expect:
Each Sunday, we’ll start in the cozy community room at Guildford Library for snacks, games, and fun activities that help people break the ice and form genuine friendships. You’ll get a custom name tag that sparks conversations based on your personality and interests—it's all about real connections, not small talk.From there, we’ll walk over to the Guildford Recreation Centre where you can try out different activities including:SwimmingGroup fitness classesTeam sportsPlay zones for kidsBoard games and more!Whether you're an extrovert or introvert, solo sport lover or bookworm, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Program Dates: Sundays – June 1, June 8, June 15, and June 22
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Guildford Library – Children’s Section (Community Room) & Guildford Recreation Centre
🎟️ Registration needed – So we know how much food to prepare!
This program is designed especially for Black families and equity-denied groups, but is open to everyone.
Our focus is to build community, encourage healthy habits, and reduce social isolation.
🍎 Snacks provided
🎉 Community centre day passes from $2.25 - $7.50
👟 No equipment or experience needed—just show up as you areSpots are limited, so reserve yours today!
Wednesdays July 2nd - August 27
Summer Family Fun Program

Khaliyl’s Kids & Royals’ Summer Family Fun Program
📅 Wednesdays | July 2 – August 27, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Royals Community Events Center, Surrey
🍽️ Lunch at 12 PM | For purchase, Jamaican Food by Royals on site
Join us for a vibrant 9-week summer program designed to bring families together through fun, culture, creativity, and connection — with a special focus on supporting and celebrating community in Surrey.
Each week offers new themed activities for families of all ages to enjoy together. From storytelling and games to dancing and talent shows, there's something for everyone!
Weekly Themes Include:
🎉 Welcome & Icebreaker Day – Meet new families, play fun games, and win prizes
🎨 Creative Arts & Vision Boards – Paint, craft, and dream together
🥁 Storytelling & Culture Day – Share family stories, enjoy music and poetry
🎲 Family Game Day – Play charades, Pictionary, Family Feud, and team games
💃🏾 Dance Battle & Movement Day – Afro-Caribbean dance, yoga, and fitness
👗 Clothing Swap & Style Day – Swap clothes, learn styling tips, and do DIY fashion crafts
🎤 Talent Show – Shine on stage with songs, dance, poetry, and comedy
🎶 Choir & Jam Session – Learn and perform music together as a family
🎁 Grand Finale Celebration – Recap the summer, win awards, and have fun!
🎯 Our Goal: To strengthen family bonds, celebrate culture, and build community through joyful, meaningful experiences.
Come once or come every week—this summer, let’s grow, laugh, and thrive together!