THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR BABY & FREE CHILD on the NORTH SHORE (OR LOW COST) SUMMER 2018 – JUNE 15

The BC HEALTHY Kids Program Helps low-income families with the costs of basic dental care and prescription eyewear for their children. For more information, call: 1- 866-866-0800 press 4 and then 2 YOU CAN FIND THIS PAMPHLET ON LINE: www.nscr.bc.ca/childcare/resource-pdf/Freethings and www.connectforkids.ca

SPECIAL EVENTS – NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS July 1 – Family friendly events at various locations all day long. For full schedule and more information visit: http://vancouversnorthshore.com/events/canada-day/

HOT SUMMERNIGHTS Drop by and meet your local firefighters, ask the crew questions and get helpful info on fire safety.

Check out the fire truck and equipment. For more information visit: www.cnv.org/HotSummerNights

Event dates: (Weather permitting)

June 29– Ray Perrault Park– Moody and East 17th Street, North Vancouver July 20 – Lynn Valley Park – 3590 Mountain Hwy. North Vancouver July 6 – Cates Park – 4141 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver July 27 – Ambleside Park – 1150 Marine Drive, West Vancouver July 13 – Mahon Park – Jones and West 17th Street, North Vancouver August 10 – Ambleside Park – 1150 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

SQUAMISH YOUTH POWWOW July 7 – 9, start times: July 7 at 7:00 pm, July 8 at 1:00 and 7:00 pm, and July 9 at 1:00 pm. Admission $ 5 This year Squamish Nation 30th Annual Youth Powwow will take place at Capilano Reserve Park. This family event is full of activities such as: Aboriginal dance competition, salmon BBQ, aboriginal arts, crafts & much more.

PRE CARIBBIAN DAYS SHOWCASE & EXHIBITION July 7th 12:00 to 5:00 pm at Civic Plaza - City of North Vancouver

CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL July 28, 29 at Waterfront Park is home to the Caribbean Days Festival. Come and enjoy live entertainment, and international food fair and a craft market.

HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL Harmony Arts Festival is held along the waterfront between Ambleside Park and John Lawson Park, August 3 to August 12, 2018. For festival map and information about arts facilities visit: www.harmonyarts.ca

CITY FESTIVAL August 12 and August 13 from 10:00 – 7:00 pm; Again City Festival is back for a whole weekend on non-stop family fun on Lonsdale Ave., running for 8 blocks from Keith Road to the foot of Lonsdale. For more info & tickets check: www.cnv.org/parks-recreation-and-culture/signature-events/fun-city-festival

FAMILY BOARD GAMES Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Rain or shine, come play board games with other families in children’s garden at North Vancouver City Library; 120-14th Street, NV. All family members welcome. It is a drop-in program.

SEASIDE FAMILY YOGA Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Enjoy a free outdoor yoga session with a spectacular view from the Pier in North Vancouver. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water bottle. No class August 7 (BC Day).

Family Fun Fest July 15 - Location: WV Community Centre from All information in one place! 10:00 – 5:00 pm This family event includes free admission to the Click www.connectforkids.ca to hundreds of Ride & Slide Playzone, public swim, live music, etc services for children and families on the North Shore.

Summer camps registrations cont… NV – Prepared by First Years Count: Our Children, Our Community, Our Commitment Funded by Public Health Agency of Canada Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) PARENT - CHILD MOTHER GOOSE Mother Goose is a free, registered 10-week program. It is an experience that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhyme, songs and stories together. (Ages birth to 3 yrs.) Several agencies offer the program. Please contact them individually to register. Local libraries also offer Parent – Child Mother Goose.

Family Services of the North Shore Breastfeeding and Postpartum Learning Together Through Play (LTTP) * Registration occurs 3 times/year for Maplewood, Support * Drop-In programs: City of NV Library & WV Memorial Library. Location: CNV Library 3rd Floor. Maplewood, I hope family centre; Thursdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. - 399 Seymour River Pl. Suite 203 -1111 Lonsdale Ave., July 3 - August 16 Tues & Wed 9:15 -11:30 am July 3 – Aug North Vancouver; 604-986-9311 Reopens September 6. 22 Please check the website for an Drop in anytime/no cost I hope family centre up-to-date calendar of events: programs and services for children 0-6 www.familyservices.bc.ca

North Shore Community Resources North Shore Neighbourhood House Location: St. John’s Anglican Church Location of Classes: Parkgate Community Services 220 West 8th Street, North Vancouver John Braithwaite Community Centre When: Mondays 9:45 – 10:45 Parent-Child Mama Duck No Need to Register: tel.: 604-985-7138 Tuesday 9:30 – 10:30 am st No sessions during the summer. For Child Care providers 145 West 1 Street, North Vancouver Drop-in Organizer: Christine Mann To register & start dates call: 604-983-6494 www.nsnh.bc.ca CLOSED IN THE SUMMER

PARENT & INFANT DROP-INS (NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES) MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS Parkgate Community Centre Hillside Baptist Church West Vancouver Community Health Centre 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver 870 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver (WV Community Centre) 1:00 – 3:00 pm Consult. 1:00 – 3:00 Consult. & Growth Monitoring 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver and Growth Monitoring 1:30 – 2:30 Parent-Infant Talk 1:00 – 3:00 Consult. & Growth Monitoring 1:30 – 2:30 pm Parent-Infant Talk 1:30 – 2:30 Parent-Infant Talk CLOSED IN THE SUMMER

WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS On-Call Nurse: 604-983-6700 Young Parents and Baby Drop-in John Braithwaite Community Centre Program (Parents must be 24 years 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver HealthLink BC (24 hours/day): 8-1-1 of age or younger) JBCC 1:00 – 3:00 Consult. & Growth Monitoring Immunization Clinics: 604-983-6863 145 West 1st Street, NV: 1:30 – 2:30 Parent-Infant Talk 12:45 – 2:30 pm

NORTH SHORE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE – JBCC CIRCLE OF CARE (for Care Providers) Location: JBCC 145 West 1st Street (Lower Lonsdale) A free drop-in program for children and their child care North Vancouver providers /nannies to network and play. Snack is provided. Website: www.nsnh.bc.ca or contact: 604-983-6494 For more information contact Christine Mann: 604-982-3316

Lower Lonsdale Family Playgroup Drop-In John Braithwaite Community Centre, Mondays 9:30 – 11:30 am 145 West 1st Street Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:30 am Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 am; Last session June 25, 2018. July 4 - Aug 15 (Closed Stat. Holidays) Will restart in September 2018. (except: Tuesdays after a long weekend) Pacific Post Partum Support Group Fridays 12:15 – 2:15 pm Parkgate Community Centre, Must pre – register by calling 604-255-7999 3625 Banff Court Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 am; Summer Playgroups in the Parks: For more information contact Patty Asbun: [email protected] North Vancouver – NSNH PCDs Closed for summer. Tuesdays, July 10 to August 14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Ray Perrault Park, 1310 East GrandBlvd, North Vancouver YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM– North Shore Neighbourhood House Thursdays, July 12 to August 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Location: 225 East 2nd Street (Lower Lonsdale), North Vancouver. Viewlynn Park – 2510 Viewlynn Drive, North Vancouver Call: Ayesha at 604-258-8539

North Vancouver – Parkgate PCDs FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Tuesdays: July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21 at Myrtle Park (4400 block Confidential referral line 604-987-1411, available to North Shore of Banbury Road) families with children under the age of 19 who may be experiencing difficulties resulting from marital breakdown, family conflict or other Tuesdays: July 17 & 31, August 14 & 28 at Inter River (Digger) stresses. Park (on the trail half way down Premier Street) NV RECREATION & CULTURE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES www.nvrc.ca Capilano Mall, North Vancouver; Playground Leaders in the Park - FREE Information on many North Shore programs & services. July 9 – August 25, 2018 - Service is rain or shine! www.nscr.bc.ca or 604-985-7138 Information on North Shore Programs and Services including: Heywood Park- Marine Dr and MacKay Ave: * Child Care Resource and Referral + book & toy library for min., annual fee Saturday, Tuesday & Thursday 11am-3pm * Senior’s Information Viewlynn Park - 2600 Block of Viewlynn Dr: * Volunteer North Shore Monday & Wednesday 11am - 3pm * Legal Information and Advocacy Myrtle Park - Cliffmont Rd & Deep Cove Rd: Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR): Tuesday & Thursday 11am - 3pm 604-985-7138 Consultation & referral regarding child care options; Mahon Park - Jones Ave & West 16th St: information about Child Care Subsidy

Wednesday & Friday 11am - 3pm Legal Information & Advocacy: 604-985-7138 Parent Participation Open Gym John Braithwaite Community Centre North Shore Multicultural Society (NSMS): 604-988-2931 Saturday 9:15 – 11:15 am Helps newcomer families with a range of settlement information, referrals and offers parenting workshops and programs. www.nsms.ca 1m-5yrs $2/child Delbrook Community Centre NORTH SHORE WOMEN’S CENTRE Monday, Wednesday 10:30 -12:30pm, Single Mother’s Support Group Friday 10:00 -11:30am, Saturday 9:00 -11:30am Discussion, activities & opportunities to connect with othe Moms. School Age Open Gym - $2/child Every Saturday morning, free 1-year program./Child care is provided. Various locations and times call 604-987-PLAY (7529) or visit www.nvrc.ca Registration required: 604-984-6009 Provides women with resources (information, referral, & advocacy). Single Live & Local Concerts - FREE Mom’s Support Group begins each September. www.northshorewomen.ca Lynn Valley Village: Friday July 6 - Aug 24 7-9pm Panorama Park (Deep Cove): Friday Jul 6-Aug 3 7-9pm HELPFUL INFORMATION & Websites:

Edgemont Village: Friday Aug 3-24 7-9pm 24 Hour Crisis Line: 604-872-3311 24 Hour Women’s Crisis Line: 604-987-3374 Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911 Live & Local Culture Stages - FREE Sage House: 604-987-3374 (all services confidential) (interactive performances and workshops) Transition house for women and children seeking shelter.

Lynn Valley Village: Wednesday Jul 4 - Aug 22 6-8pm Family Services of the North Shore: 604-988-5281 Civic Plaza: Thursday Jul 5 - 26 6-8pm Counselling support for individuals and families. www.familyservices.bc.ca Harvest Project (food and clothing): 604-983-9488 Parkgate Plaza: Thursday Aug 2 - 23 5-7pm 1073 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver Assists people who are going through any form of transition that affects normal Open Door Society for Single Mothers Drop-In living, be that work, school, addictions, homelessness, or mental and physical illness. Hillside Church, 870 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver HelpLine for Children: 604-310-1234 Mondays 9:30–1:30 pm; contact Donna 604-985-1122 ext.: 28 Phone line for the report of child abuse and neglect, 24 hours

Website: www.singlemomsopendoor.com Infant Development Program (IDP): 604-986-1358 FREE FAMILY EVENT in Lynn Valley Village In-home consultations (birth to 3 years old)

Lynn Valley Movie Night Information Children, Parent Helpline: 778-782-3548 Saturday, August 26 from 8:00 – 10:00 pm Parenting Help Line open 10am – 2pm; www.informationchildren.com Join us 1 hour prior to show to play with the big Games in the Plazza. Movie begin at sunset, for more information and Pacific Post Partum Support Society movie details visit: www.nvrc.ca For Mothers with Young Children or Pregnant Women Telephone Support: 604-255-7999 or Parent Support Services (Vancouver): 604-669-1616 Weekly Support Groups: www.postpartum.org

Salvation Army: 604-988-7225 Healthy Families BC: www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca 105 West 12th Street, North Vancouver For new immigrants: www.immigrantguide.ca VCH Parenting Resources 0-5: www.parenting.vch.ca Provides emergency social services to individuals and families. Great resources for families: Assistance with food, clothing, and furnishings. Also serves “Connect for Kids” website: www.connectforkids.ca victims of emergencies/disasters such as house fires or floods. Safety websites: www.bcchildrens.ca/KidsTeensFam/ChildSafety/SafeStart/default.htm Food Bank Hub www.preventable.ca open Wed.,(except cheque day) 9:00 – 11:30 am www.parachutecanada.org www.nsnh.bc.ca or tel.: 604-987-8138, 9:00 -11:30 am www.thinkfirst.ca WEST VANCOUVER CHILD & FAMILY HUB LIBRARY PROGRAMS North Shore libraries offer various programs and story times for babies, West Vancouver Community Centre, Children and families. Contact your local library for up-to-date details. 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Summer Reading Club starts in June at all libraries. To register: website: www.westvancouverrec.ca Tel: 604-925-7270 Bowen Island Postpartum Supportive Treatment Group (WVCC) NV City WV Memorial 430 Bowen Island Thur. 9:45 – 11:00 am; by referral only: call 604-983-6754 121 West 14th St. 1950 Marine Dr. Trunk Road 604-998-3480 604-925-7400 604-947-9788 Immunizations for Young Children westvanlibrary.ca www.nvcl.ca bowenlibrary.ca Free every Thursday in the Garden Room. By appointment 604-983-6863 Capilano VCH’s Parent Infant Drop-Ins at the WVCC Lynn Valley Parkgate 1277 Lynn Valley Rd 3675 Banff Court 3045 Highland Blvd. Wed. 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Garden Room on the main floor. 604-984-0286 604-929-3727 604-987-4471 Your baby’s first is a busy one. Lots of changes for you, your family www.nvdpl.ca www.nvdpl.ca www.nvdpl.ca and baby. During the weekly drop-ins, nurses will follow your baby’s growth and development, answer questions, offer resources and FREE INTERNET ACCESS support to promote a healthy baby and family! Available at all Public libraries and John Braithwaite Community For more info, call the Early Years Nurse; 604-983-6700 Centre and North Shore Community Resources. STRONG START – North and West Vancouver Free drop-in for preschool children and their parents/caregivers The Family Outreach & Engagement Program will be in West from September to June. Program offers a variety of activities for Vancouver at John Lawson Park every Wednesday ,July 4 to August developing early learning skills. Snack is provided. 29 from 10 to 11:30 with Story time from the WV library at 10:30. In For further information contact: North Vancouver the program will be at St Andrew’s Park every Thurs- North Vancouver School District: 604-903-3777 day from July 5 to August 30 from 10 to 11:30 with Story time from or visit: www.sd44.ca/schools/strongstart North Vancouver city library at 10:30. Weather permitting West Vancouver School District: 604-981-1000 Contact Family Outreach Coordinator Jill Nutter: 604-982-3308 or check their website: www.westvancouverschools.ca John Lawson Storytime | All Ages New Strong Start Summer Program: Join us at John Lawson Park for storytime. A chance for families to At the Properties Family Hub hear stories, sing songs and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. When- On the grounds of the Chartwell Elementary, minutes ever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for from upper level highway babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. July 16, 9:15 - 11:30 July 18, 9:15 - 11:30 July 23, 9:15 - 11:30 July 25, 9:15 - 11:30 If the weather is rainy, storytime will be held at the Library. This pro- Please join Early Childhood Educator gram is a partnership with the North Shore Community Resources Deanna Devita for a fun filled 4-session summer early learning Family Outreach and Engagement Program. Experience for parents and young children. (0-5 Years) Wednesdays, July 4 – August 29. 10:30 – 11 a.m. The New StrongStart summer program is funded by SERVICES OFFERED the Early Years Office and the West Vancouver School District. Parent Community Liaison and Parent Community Developers For more information: A Parent Community Liaison and a Parent Community Developer is a SANDRA LYNN-SHORTAL parent that is in the community to work with other parents. They help 604-981-1088 parents to access important community resources, to build skills and [email protected] knowledge in the community and to help provide a voice. Parent Active Play in the Park Community Liaison also facilitates the North Shore Parent Activity Group. The District of West Vancouver invites children of all ages to First Years Count, Coordinator join us for an afternoon of free active play, laughter and fun! Contact: Tunde Getaneh, 604-982-3315 Red Fox Youth Leaders guide children through energetic MAMA DUCK; PARENT NIGHT OUT, DROP-INS AND PAR- group games, circus arts and other physical activities that ENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS cultivate self-confidence, social connections, and new skills. Parent-Child Mama Duck (P-CMD) & Parent Community Ambleside Park Developers (PCD) East of Seymour River Tuesdays, July 4-August 28, 11am-2pm Hosted by Parkgate Community Services John Lawson Park Contacts: P-CMD and PCD Programs Cherie McLaughlin 604-983-6365 Thursdays, July 6-August 30, 11:00am-2pm PCD, Lynnmour and Maplewood, 604-983-6444 ext., 849 West Vancouver Recreation Programs: 604-925-7270 Lower-Lonsdale Drop-In at John Braithwaite Community www.westvancouverrec.ca Centre (JBCC) & Parent Community Developers (PCD) Bowen Island Community Recreation: 604-947-2216 Hosted by North Shore Neighbourhood House www.bowencommunityrecreation.com Contacts: Lower Lonsdale Drop-In: Zahia Lazib, La Leche League: 604-520-4623 Family Resource Centre Coordinator 604-983-6494 Breastfeeding support CAPC Site Supervisor: Farah Rahimi 604-983-6494 PCD: 604-983-6494 Prepared by First Years Count: Our Children, Our Community, Parent and Aboriginal Parent Community Liaison Our Commitment Funded by Public Health Agency of Canad (Parent Activity Group Chairperson + Parent Activity Group) Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) Contact: Jill Nutter 604-982-3308