Dad and Kids Playgroup

For Dads and their Children

Connect with other Dads, join the conversation and provide an opportunity for your kids to socialise. 

Dad and kids playgroup is held on Fridays at Skye Blue Park from 3pm onwards (during the school term).

Related programs

Young Parents

Community support, connection, courses and playgroups for young Mums and Dads.

Connect with other parents in Moreton Bay at our young parent's playgroup, Dads and kids playgroup or local coffee and chat. Or join one of our online or in-person parenting courses to strengthen your parenting skills, confidence and capabilities.

Active Explorers Playgroup

For children aged 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.

Stories, movement, music, ball games, exercise and adventure for children and their caregivers. Join your kids as they grow and develop physical and social skills in a fun environment. 

Active Explorers is held every Wednesday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am during the school term at Barujugan Park, Deception Bay (the park behind the Deception Bay Library).

Young Parents Playgroup

For young parents aged under 25 years.

Connect with other young Mums and Dads and while you play and learn with your children. 

Young parents playgroup is held every Monday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at Skye Blue Park, Bailey Rd, Deception Bay.

Tuning Into Kids and Dads Tuning Into Kids

In this evidence-based program you will learn how to effectively talk to your kids and understand their behaviours. Offered to all parents and carers and as a Dads only course, you will develop skills to support your kids to build their emotional intelligence and deal with difficult situations. Complete this program online or in-person.

Tuning Into Teens

In this evidence-based program you will learn how to effectively talk—and listen—to your teenagers, understand their needs and help them manage their behaviours and emotions. You will develop skills to support your teens to build their emotional intelligence, deal with difficult situations and face their future with greater resilience and success. Complete this program online or in-person.

Circle of Security Parenting

Join parents just like you in this online and in-person program to support you on your journey to becoming a confident, wise and kind parent. 

Circle of Security Parenting will help you learn how to: 

  • Strengthen your relationship with your child
  • Be present for the triumphs and challenges
  • Recognise your child's needs and understand their behaviour
  • Meet your child’s needs by being bigger, stronger, wiser and kind.

Kidz Zone

A safe, education-focused online portal for kids to learn and explore what it means to feel safe and be safe. Kids join Ziggy and friends in this interactive online learning journey.

GROW TOGETHER Peer Support Group

Peer Support Group

GROW Peer Support Group

The GROW TOGETHER peer support group is specially designed for children aged 8-12 years. The program focuses on enhancing peer relationships and understanding emotions, all while having fun and making friends. Join us at the GROW TOGETHER peer support group and get ready to thrive

  • Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Monday's during term 1, commencing 12th February 2024
  • At Deception Bay State School, King St Deception Bay
  • REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL!

An application is required for each child in the family, places are limited to 12 per class. A Younity team member will contact you to confirm your place in the class.

HIPPY @ Caboolture

Children’s earliest and most powerful love of learning comes from their family
Build a love of learning

You are your child’s first and most important teacher. HIPPY gives you access to fun, free tools and activities for you and your child - you'll gain new skills and confidence and connect with other parents.

Operating in Caboolture in 2024!

Free G

Free healthy activity for primary aged kids!

Kids aged 5-12 are invited to attend our 'Free G' Workshops over five Wednesday afternoons at the Deception Bay PCYC. A thrilling combination of gymnastics, parkour, obstacle training and freestyle movement, these workshops will get your adrenaline pumping while having heaps of fun.

  • Dates: Over 5 Wednesday afternoons commencing 21st May
  • Time: 3:30pm
  • At Deception Bay PCYC, Maine Tce, Deception Bay.
  • FREE!! - REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL

Messy Sensory Play

Sensory playgroup for children 0 - 5 and their parents/carers

Embrace the mess, ignite the senses! This playgroup is designed to support children of all abilities in a gentle environment, where they can explore messy play and make friends.

Messy Sensory Play runs every thursday during the school term from 9:30am - 10:30am at Skye Blue Park, Bailey Rd, Deception Bay.

Scribble Stories Art Group

Free healthy activity for kids aged 5-12. Starting in August 2025

A fun and creative art group for primary kids who love to doodle, draw and dream. Each week we’ll dive into our own art journals to explore colour, collage, drawing and stories.

  • Dates: Held over 5 Tuesdays, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August and 2nd September 2025.
  • Time 3pm-4pm.
  • Deception Bay North State School, Deception Bay (open to all primary aged students - not just those from DBNSS)
  • FREE!! - REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL

Sept School Holiday Activities 2025

Free activities for children and young people over the school holidays

Looking for something fun to do these school holidays? Younity has a great line-up of activities for little ones, children and young people– from outdoor adventures to creative workshops and action-packed outings. Spaces are limited, so book now!

Upcoming Activities:

- Tuesday 23rd Sept - Masterchef (Snr, ages 12-17)

  11am - 1pm, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Wednesday 24th Sept - Springtime Craft with HIPPY Caboolture (ages 0-6)

   10:30am - 11:30am, Caboolture Town Square - Hasking St, Caboolture (registrations not neccessary)

- Wednesday 24th Sept - Monster Makers (ages 7-11)

  10am - 11:00am, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Wednesday 24th Sept - Dungeons and Dragons (ages 12-17)

  12pm - 3pm, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Thursday 25th Sept - Masterchef (Jnr, ages 7-11)

  11am - 1pm, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Thursday 25th Sept - PUSH Pop Up and BBQ (ages 12-17)

  10am - 2pm, Deception Bay PCYC, Maine Tce, Deception Bay (registrations not necessary)

- Friday 26th Sept - Bush Walk and Nature Photography @ Sunshine Coast (ages 12-17)

  Meet at 10am, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Monday 29th Sept - PUSH First Gear (ages 10-15)

  10am - 12pm, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

-Wednesday 1st Oct - Colour Monsters Story Walk (ages 0-6)

  11am - 1pm, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Wednesday 1st Oct - Young Mob Cultural Activities (all welcome, all ages)

  10am - 12pm, Apex Park, Captain Cook Pde, Deception Bay (registrations not necessary)

- Thursday 2nd Oct - Hijinx Hotel, Chermside (ages 12-17)

  Meet at 9am, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Thursday 2nd Oct - Craft Workshop (ages 7-11)

 10:30am - 12:30pm, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

- Friday 3rd Oct - Ceramic Painting Jnr and Snr

 Jnr (ages 7-11), 10am - 11am, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

 Snr (ages 12-17), 10am - 11am, Younity Office - 420 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay

Come along, get active, get creative, and make some holiday memories with us!

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