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Queen Mary and Westview Community School Program

kids — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:42:14 +0000

Queen Mary and Westview Community School program meets the social and recreational needs of children and families of Queen Mary and Westview schools.

The Community Project Coordinator organizes in-school and after-school programs in partnership with the John Braithwaite Community Centre, North Vancouver Community Arts Council and many others. Activities include soccer, dance, science, art classes and much more.

Parents are invited to enjoy coffee mornings, parent luncheons, parenting classes, active adventures and other fun stuff. Come meet other parents from the school and community.

For more information contact Maria Morisseau. Office temporarily located at Cloverley Site @ 440 Hendry Avenue.

T: 604-290-2384 e: mmorisseau@nsnh.bc.ca

Parent Support Services of Bc

kids — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:59:02 +0000

Parent Support Services of BC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based society that focusses on preventing child abuse and promoting healthy parent-child relationships by supporting parenting, failies and commuities.

www.parentsupportbc.ca

Eureka Camps

kids — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:07:48 +0000

We provide summer camp programs for children with invisible disabilities. Please phone or email for further information.

604-521-4313

eurekacamp@shaw.ca

North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR)

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:06:23 +0000

The North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program, located at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, provides child care information and resources to parents, caregivers and child care professionals. Phone 604-985-7138 for information about:

locations of child care (0-12 years) and pre-school programs
locations of drop-in and Parent Child Mother Goose programs for parents, caregivers and young children
subsidies for child care
workshops for parents and child care providers

For more detailed information, check the NSCR website.

604-985-7138

www.nscr.bc.ca

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:41:59 +0000

The Settlement Workers in Schools Program is funded through the BC government. They are located within in school districts. Their purpose is to help immigrant and refugee children adjust to school culture. The workers also increase parent involvement in their children’s education, while helping to build awareness of community and government resources. As well, a valued component of the program focuses on increasing cultural awareness and sensitivity in schools.

North Vancouver School District

William Lucas Centre 604-903-3777

West Vancouver School District

Hollyburn Shool: 604-981-1220

Ministry of Children and Family Development

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:48:32 +0000

The Ministry of Children and Family Development supports healthy children and families living in safe, caring and inclusive communities. The focus is on child care, child protection, child apprehension, foster care, adoptions and the special needs index.

North Shore Intake Number: 604-981-0008

www.gov.bc.ca/mcf

Parent/Caregiver and Child Drop-In Programs

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:05:33 +0000

Drop-in programs are opportunities for parents and caregivers to particpate with their child in child-centred early learning and support programs led by licensed early childhood educators. The programs listed here are at no cost. Plese phone for times and dates.

Bowen Island Family Place: 604-947-6976

I Hope: Maplewood 604-988-5281

I Hope: Lower Lonsdale 604-988-5281

Lynnmour Family Drop-In: 604-983-6350

John Braithwaite Community Centre: 604-982-8300

Family and Child drop-in
“Circle of Care” drop-in program for nannies and caregivers
Daddy Drop-In

Lower Lonsdale Drop-In 604-982-8315

Lynnmour Family Drop-In: 604-983-6350

Parkgate Community Centre: 604-983-6350

Seymour Family Drop-In: 604-983-6350

So-Sah Latch Family Centre: 604-985-7826

West Vancouver Family Place: 604-925-7141

StrongStart Programs: North and West Vancouver

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:44:18 +0000

StrongStart is a no cost parent/caregiver and pre-schooler drop-in program available in identified public schools. It operates five days per week for three hours a day, facilitated by a licensed early childhood educator. Please call the school for times and days of operation.

North Vancouver School District

Eastview School: 1801 Mountain Highway, 604-903-3520

Lynn Valley School: 3207 Institute Road, 604-903-3620

Boundary School: 750 East 26th, 604-903-3260

Montroyal School: 5310 Sonora Drive, 604-903-3650

Norgate Community School: 1295 Sowden, 604-903-3680

Seymour heights School: 2640 Carnation Street, 604-903-3760

Westview School: 604-903-3840

West Vancouver School District

Eagle Harbour School: 5575 Marine Drive, 604-981-1380

Hollyburn School: 1329 Duchess Avenue, 604-981-1220

West Vancouver School District

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:43:07 +0000

West Vancouver School District works closely with the District of West Vancouver to provide a variety of programs and services to children and families outside of regular school hours. Through their Family Literacy Program, they support several programs for young children and their families, such as the StrongStart at Hollyburn and Eagle Harbour Schools.

604-981-1000

www.sd45.bc.ca

North Vancouver School District

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:42:12 +0000