Child rights are developed to ensure that all children are protected, cared for, respected, and included. In Canada, child rights are protected through the criminal code, public policies, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The protection of child rights is the responsibility of everyone in the community. The North Shore Child Rights Awareness Campaign focuses on including all community members in activities and events that will demonstrate the importance of learning about child rights, and actively supporting them.

Children have the right:

• to nutritious food, safe housing, and adequate clothing
• to make friends and freely meet in groups
• to religion, culture and beliefs
• to justice, protection and fair treatment
• to education
• to a caring home environment
• to be heard
• to equal access
• to play and rest

Join us in creating a better world for our children, and for their future.

A free early learning program for preschoolers, together with their parent/caregiver.

North Vancouver School District

Boundary Elementary: 750 East 26th Street North Vancouver 604-903-3260 Program Mon-Fri: 9:00-12:00

Eastview Elementary: 1801 Mountain Highway North Vancouver 604-903-3520 Program Hours: Mon, Wed: 12:00-3:00 Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:45-11:45

Lynnmour Elementary: 800 Forsman Avenue North Vancouver 604-903-3590 Program Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:45-11:45

Westview Elementary: 641 West 17th Street North Vancouver 604-903-3840 Program Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00-12:00 Tues, Thurs: 12:30-3:00

Mountroyal Elementary: 5310 Sonora Drive, North Vancouver 604-903-3650 Program Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:45-11:45

Seymour Heights Elementary: 2640 Carnation Street, North Vancouver 604-903-3760 Program Hours: Mon Fri: 9:00 12:00

Norgate Elementary: 1295 Sowden Street, North Vancouver, 604-903-3680 Program Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00-12:00

West Vancouver School District

Hollyburn Elementary : 1329 Duchess Avenue West Vancouver 604-981-1389 Program Hours: Mon-Fri: 12:00-3:00

Eagle Harbour Primary: 5515 Marine Drive West Vancouver 604-981-1387 Program Hours: Mon-Fri:8:45-11:30

September 18^th 2010 | Capilano Mall

We are pleased to announce the third annual “Something Cool for After School” Fair at Capilano Mall on Saturday September 18^th 2010 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.  Once again this event is proudly sponsored by Middle Childhood Matters of the North Shore, a United Way project focusing on the needs of school age children in the out-of-school time.  This project receives active support from many agencies and organizations across the North Shore including school districts, municipalities, recreation commissions, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and the North shore Community Foundation

This fair will be a chance for exhibitors to connect with children 6 to 12 years old and their families, and share with them the multitude of out-of-school time activities that are available for this age group across the North Shore.

We are also very excited to once again feature demonstrations that showcase activities for the 6 to 12 year old crowd provided across the North Shore by a variety of studios, community organizations and clubs. Please come by and share the excitement with us.

Family Friendly Business Project

Good for Business!

Great for Family!

The Family Friendly Business Project is designed to make our North Shore community more supportive of families with children. Working together with the business community, we want to help work places, public places and outdoor spaces become increasingly safe, comfortable and easy to use for everyone.

Participating organizations can include restaurants, retail outlets, pre-schools, community centres, municipal employers, and the many other institutions that serve and employ families.

It can be as easy as providing a step stool in the restroom, or introducing flexible working hours for parents. Take a look at the checklists below, and see how well you are already doing

Family Friendly checklists:

• Family Friendly Public Places
• Family Friendly Workplaces
• Family Friendly Outdoor Spaces

If you feel you qualify for on-line recognition,  display decals,  and a colourful poster please contact North Shore Community Resources (604-985-7138) to receive the complete kit.