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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

www.immigrantguide.ca

kids — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:42:47 +0000

Helpful on-line resources and programs available in North and West Vancouver for newcomers of all ages.

North Vancouver Recreation Commission

kids — Fri, 07 May 2010 19:54:20 +0000

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:

Farsi Thursdays 9:15-12:00
Korean Wednesdays 10:00-12:00
Mandarin Thursdays 9:15-11:15

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.

City of North Vancouver

kids — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:05:35 +0000

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

www.cnv.org

Multicultural Helping House Society

kids — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:42:45 +0000

Multicultural helping house society is a non-profit society dedicated to helping newcomers individuals and families succeed in Canada.

604-879-3277

www.helpinghouse.org

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

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

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

www.nvsd44.bc.ca

John Braithwaite Community Centre (JBCC)

kids — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:56:35 +0000

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