North Vancouver City Library is located at 14th Street between Lonsdale and Chesterfield Avenues in North Vancouver. This beautiful new facility provides a viariety of programs and services for children of all ages, parents, caregivers and families.
604-988-3450
The City of North Vancouver maintains close links with the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the North Vancouver City Library and the many agencies and organizations providing service to children and families within their boundaries. Their active Social Planning Department supports the provision of child care facilties 0-12 through zoning and licensing proposals.
604-985-7761
Family Services of the North Shore is a not-for-profit agency providing counselling and parent/caregiver education and support programs across the North Shore.
Family Services of the North Shore also provides parent and child drop-in programs at the I hope family centre on West 1st Street and at Maplewood Farm. Family Support Counsellors and Parent Educators are in attendance at some StrongStart drop-in programs. Call the main agency number for further information.
604-988-5281
I hope family centre, West 1st Street
I hope family centre, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore, provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs include the core drop-in program, Learning Together Through Play, Breastfeeding Support and Family Support Counselling. For further information , please call Family Services of the North Shore, 604-988-5281.
I hope family centre, Maplewood
The I hope family centre at Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore, provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope, Maplewood, include the core drop-in program, Learning Together Through Play, Parent-Child Mother Goose, Family Support Counselling and a Clothing Exchange. For further information, please call Family Services of the North Shore at 604-988-5281.
North Shore Family & Youth 24-hour Emergency Intake Line: 604-987-1411
I Hope Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope include the Learing Together Through Play Drop-in Program, Parent Child Mother Goose, family counselling and breast feeding support. For information, please call Family Services of the North Shore.
604-988-5281
I Hope Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope include the Learning Together Through Play Drop-in Program, Parent Child Mother Goose, family counseling and breast feeding support. For information, please call Family Services of the North Shore.
604-988-5281
John Braithwaite Community Centre (JBCC), in partnership with North Shore Neighbourhood House provides a wide range of programs to support families, children and youth in the Lower Londsdale area. The Family Resource Centre includes a Parent Child Mother Goose program, several drop-in programs for children 0-6 years of age, breast feeding support, a parent education series, young parent baby drop-in, post partum support, story time with the city librarian, a Fathers program and a program for Grandparents.
604-982-8315
Multicultural helping house society is a non-profit society dedicated to helping newcomers individuals and families succeed in Canada.
604-879-3277
North Shore Community Resources is a not-for profit agency that provides training, information, resources and referral services through the Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR), for parents, child care providers (licensed, registered and informal), ECE students and the community.
For more detailed information, check the NSCR website
604-985-7138
The North Shore Multicultural Society is a not-for-profit agency providing settlement education, interpretation and support to immigrants and refugees. Programs include parent and caregiver education programs, English classes, and information on educational, medical and health systems, housing, family issues.
604-988-2931
Family Host Program
Become a Parent Volunteer with the North Shore Multicultural Society’s Host Program. We are looking for families who are interested in volunteering 2 hours per week to help a new family settle in on the North Shore. Volunteering time is flexible and can be combined with your regular activities. This is a very rewarding experience for parents and children to learn about different cultures, make new friends, and to give back to the community. Please contact us at 604-988-2931 ext 263.
North Shore neighbourhood House is a multi-service agency providing a broad range of recreationsl, social support, community development, and indormations and referral services to children, youth and families.
604-987-8138
The North Vancouver District Libraries provide a wide array of services for young children, their families and their caregivers. Please call the library near you for times and dates of programs.
Capilano Branch 604-987-4471
Lynn Valley Main Library 604-984-0286
Parkgate Branch 604-929-3727
Welcoming Newcomers to North Vancouver Recreation
Northvanrec is committed to welcoming newcomers to the North Shore by providing translated information and services. We invite you to learn more about our recreation, fitness, and art and culture opportunities by participating in the following translated programs and services:
Community Recreation Centre Volunteer Hosts
Visit the Volunteer Hosts at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre who welcome and assist individuals in four languagues – Farsi, Korean, Mandarin and English. Out hosts are available at the follwoing days and times:
Please note these times are subject to change. Please call (604) 983-6402 to make sure someone will be there when you visit.
Community Recreation Centre orientation Tours
Groups can book a translated facility tour with our Volunteer Hosts at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre. The tour includes a pool, arena, weight room, art space, fitness classes, indoor cycling and gymnasium visit. Please contact our Volunteer Resource Programmer, Meh Najak, at (604) 983-6417 to book a tour with our Volunteer Hosts.
Translated Multi-Language Guides
If English is not your first language, we have an Easy Guide available in eight different languages: Farsi, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, Tagalog, French, Spanish and Russian. Printed copies of the Easy Guides are available for you to pick up at your local Recreation and Community Centre or by visiting our website www.northvanrec.com (See publications and Resources/Leisure Guides).
Tranlated Website Welcome Videos
Welcome videos are available on the northvanrec website www.northvanrec.com in four languages: Farsi, Korean, Mandarin and Tagalog. This six minute video will intorduce you to the variety of programs and services available at northvanrec Recreation and Community Centres.
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
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
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
West Vancouver Family Place provides a drop-in resource and activity centre for parents and caregivers with young children.
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am -12:00 noon (September -June)
West Vancouver Community Centre
2121 Marine Drive, WV
604-925-7141
The West Vancouver Memorial Library provides a wide variety of family literacy programs, including storytimes, Parent Child Mother Goose, themed book kits, and programs for parents, caegivers and child care providers. There is an extensive collection of multicultural material for children of all ages.
604-925-7400
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
Helpful on-line resources and programs available in North and West Vancouver for newcomers of all ages.
