BC Parent 2014 Family Resource Guide

2014

Family Resource Guide The survival guide for busy families

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4 Classes & Programs

12 Education

8 Summer Camps

18 Family Health

10 Birthday Parties

22 Home

important numbers Call 911 for Ambulance/Fire/ Police Emergency Air or Marine Emergency 1-800-567-5111 Animal Emergencies (Nights) 604-879-7343 B.C. Gas Leaks & Odours 1-800-663-9911 BC Nurse Line 604-215-4700, 1-866-215-4700 Puts you in touch with a registered nurse, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Spill, Tsunami 1-800-663-3456 Emergency Preparedness www.pep.bc.ca Help Line for Children (Reporting of child abuse and neglect) throughout the province 310-1234; www.safekidbc.ca Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Newborn Hotline 604-737-3737 open 365 days per year, 8:30 am–10 pm, 7 days/week,

information and referral about babies to age 2 Poison Control Centre 604-682-5050 1-800-567-8911

The Crisis Centre www.YouthinBC.com

Sexual Assault Centre (For Victims of Sexual Assault) Rape Crisis Centre – W.A.V.A.W.1-800-392-7583 604-255-6228 (business line) www.wavaw.ca Rape Relief 604-872-8212

1-800-SUICIDE 604/872-3311

Telecare Crisis Line 604-852-9099, 24 hr crisis line, Christian based

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classes & programs

Dance. 85 years of arts programs reflecting a modern multicultural experience. Ages 3 to adult.

Gabriela’s Movement Studio 604/272-0607 www.movementstudio.ca gabriela@movementstudio.ca

The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca

Dance Co 604/736-3394, Vancouver www.danceco.com info@danceco.com Dance Co provides unparalleled dance training for all ages and levels. Providing technique and performance while developing confidence and creativity. Programs start throughout the year, for more information visit our website: danceco.com

Goh Ballet Academy 604/872-4014 info@gohballet.com www.gohballet.com Training institute of provincial champions in the Junior, Intermediate & Senior levels as well as International Gold Medal Award Recipients. Well balanced curriculum, RAD examinations & extensive performance opportunities.

Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com

Dance Expressions 604/574-2277, Surrey www.dancexp.com

AUUC School of Dance 604/254-3436 danceschool@auuc vancouver.ca www.auucvancouver.ca Experience for yourself the joy and artistry of Ukrainian dance! Quality & creative instruction in Folk-Stage, Ballet & Contemporary

Douglas Ballet Academy 604/420-0204, Vancouver www.douglasballet.homestead. com

dance A-Star Performing & Fine Arts Studio 604/266-3053, Vancouver www.astarstudio.com Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy 604/671-9182, Vancouver www.mozaicoflamenco.com Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts 604/926-6535, West Van

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Academy of International Dance Arts 604/327-9313 www.academyofinternational dancearts.com

hz Ballet Classique 604/299-9698, Burnaby www.balletclassique.com Just for Kicks School of Dance 604/596-4161, Surrey North Shore Academy of Dance 604/987-3814 Northwest Academy of Performing Arts 604/306-7390 www.NAPAdance.com

Pacific Dance Arts 604/738-8575 www.pacificdancearts.ca Place des Arts Centre & Music School 604/664-1636, Coquitlam www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts provides a warm, friendly learning environment where experienced, caring teachers offer instruction in the visual, performing and literary arts for all ages and abilities. Ongoing lessons in music and dance run Sep to Jun, as do our youth (13–17 years) pre-professional Theatre and Musical Theatre Companies; session classes in music, dance, theatre, visual art and creative writing run fall, winter and spring.

Port Moody School of Dance 604/936-0966 www.portmoodydance.com Precision Dance Academy 604/939-8277 www.precisiondance.ca

Spotlight Dance Centre 604/299-6111, Vancouver Surrey Dance Centre 604/599-9961 www.surreydancecentre.com The Landing Dance Centre 604/325-8653 www.thelandingdance.com Tri-City Dance Centre 604/523-6868, Coquitlam www.tricitydance.com Unhinge Dance 778/833-3914 www.unhingedance.ca unhingedance@hotmail.com Vancouver Tap Dance Society 604/253-0293 www.vantapdance.bc.ca Vancouver Academy of Dance 604/231-8293 www.vancouverdance.com Vancouver Academy of Dance offers summer dance camps in ballet, jazz/lyrical, tap, hip hop, acrobatics, ballroom and Chinese Dance at their main location in Richmond.

classes & programs Westside Dance Centre Ltd 604/736-1000 www.westsidedance.ca We offer great classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Hip hop for kids as young as 3 years old, right up to adults.

Allegro Music School Inc. 604/327-7765, Vancouver Arbutus Music Academy 604/736-8767 www.arbutusmusicacademy.com The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca BC Conservatory of Music 604/299-2984, Burnaby www.bcmusic.ca BC Registered Music Teachers Association 604/733-5531 www.bcrmta.bc.ca Visit our website to find a qualified registered music teacher. Be assured of knowledgeable, competent and qualified instruction.

Camp Registration now open! Reserve your spot at StageCoachschools.ca

Music for Young Children 800/828-4334 www.myc.com

Clavimusic Piano Studios 778/881-0329 www.clavimusic.com

Music Teachers on the Go 778/882-7603 info@musicteachersonthe go.com www.musicteachersonthe go.com

Colourstrings Music Studio 604/730-5418, Vancouver www.colourstringsvan.com

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Campos Music 604/325-0m480

Carillon Music 604/591-1161 www.carillonmusic.com

Delta Community Music School 604/946-1280, Delta Dominanta Music School 604/767-0949, Burnaby www.dominanta.ca

North Shore Music Academy 604/925-3403, North Van Noteworthy Music 604/270-3620, Richmond O Music Studios 604/321-1551 www.omusicstudios.com

Jean Lyons School of Music 604/734-4019 www.jeanlyonsmusic.com

Oakridge Music Studio 604/321-1551 www.omusicstudios.com

Jumpstart Music & Movement 604/777-7179 www.jumpstartmusicand movement.com

Pacific Academy for Music 604/944-0336, Port Coquitlam www.musicinstructor.net

Langley Community Music School 604/534-2848 www.langleymusic.com Long & McQuade Music Education Centres www. long-mcquade.com

Pacific Piano Studio 604/329-7290 Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School 604/664-1636 www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts provides a warm, friendly learning envi-

ronment where experienced, caring teachers offer instruction in the visual, performing and literary arts for all ages and abilities. Ongoing lessons in music and dance run Sep to Jun, as do our youth (13-17 years) pre-professional Theatre and Musical Theatre Companies; session classes in music, dance, theatre, visual art and creative writing run fall, winter and spring.

Prussin Music 604/736-3036 Prussin Music has been serving families since 1985. We offer instrument sales, rentals, repairs & lessons. Our teachers are enthusiastic and active in Vancouver’s musical community. We have lessons for all levels and all ages including summer camps and Suzuki classes.

Richmond Community Music School 604/272-5227, Richmond www.richmondmusicschool.ca School of Music and Dance 604/951-3725, Surrey Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 604/291-6864, Burnaby

Staccato Music Studios 604/421-3753 www.staccatostudios.com Steveston Music Centre 604/271-3545, Steveston Tom Lee Music 604/685-8471, Vancouver www.tomleemusic.ca At Tom Lee Music Learning Centre, you can enjoy excellent music education in a fun community atmosphere. Students of all ages come together for a positive music making experience at our 7key and satellite locations in Vancouver, plus 2 on Vancouver Island. To register, please call 604.688.8929. email: music.academy@tom leemusic.ca Vancouver Academy of Music 604/734-2301 www.vam.bc.ca Kodaly and Orff musicianship classes. Suzuki violin, viola, piano, cello, and flute. Piano group class (ages 4–9). Ballet (ages 31/2–18). RCM music history and theory. Private instruction in piano, classical guitar, band and orchestral instruments.

www.stagecoachschools.ca 1-877-78-STAGE (78243)

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classes & programs Vancouver Children’s Choir 604/682-3838 www.vancouverchildrens choir.ca Love to sing? Vancouver Children’s Choir auditioning now! Girls 8–16, Boys 8–12.

Call for an appointment.

The Violin ABC’s 778/896-5729 www.violin-abc.com Western Conservatory of Music 604/530-0317, White Rock

performing & visual arts The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com Artspace Children’s Arts Centre www.artspaceforchildren.com Bard on the Beach www.bardonthebeach.org/ about-bard-education Our Young Shakespeareans workshops deliver an interac-

tive fun-filled theatrical adventure. Professional actors lead dynamic workshops on the Bard stages all summer.

Carousel Theatre for Young People 604/669-3410 www.carouseltheatre.ca

Rainbow Art School Ltd. 604/733-9524 rainbowartschool@gmail.com Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 604/291-6864, Burnaby

In-Studio Art Classes/ Marta Roberson Smyth 604/254-0961 www.martademaria.com Mentoring children from six to sixteen with personalised instruction in small groups.

StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools 1-877-787-8243 www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yr olds. The world’s largest parttime theatre school network, with over 700 locations worldwide in 10 countries! We offer classes in Singing, Dancing and Drama every weekend alongside the school term as well as week long summer camps.

Half day Summer camps for 46yrs, Full Day for 6-14yrd.

Come join the fun! Schools locations throughout the Lower Mainland: Vancouver Eastside/ Westside, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Victoria

JCC Performing Arts School 604/257-5111, Vancouver

Surrey Art Gallery 604/501-5566

Performing & Fine Arts Studio 604/266-3053, N. Vancouver

Vancouver Film School 604/685-5808

Place des Arts 604/664-1636 www.placedesarts.ca

Vancouver Youth Theatre 604/877-0678 www.vyt.ca

CircusWest 604/252-3679 www.circuswest.com E.J.S. School of Fine Arts 604/596-4883 Gateway Theatre 604/247-4975 www.gatewaytheatre.com

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Call us today and we’ll help you find the perfect class or lesson to fit your child’s needs.

specialty Bricks 4 Kidz 778/822-5672 www.bricks4kidz.com/ vancouver Bricks 4 KidzŽ provides programs that inspire kids to learn about architecture, engineering and design concepts while having fun building with LEGOŽ bricks. Now offering After School Enrichment Classes, Camps and Birthday Parties. Ages 5–12.

Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art 604/733-1356 www.christiannehayward.com The Lyceum encourages young people to see themselves as readers, writers and artists as they engage with abstract ideas and reflect on their own place in society.

Programs include: bookclubs, writers’ workshops, literature and art classes and holiday and summer camps.

The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classes for Kids 778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com

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Sewing with Frances 604/433-1030 www.francessewingschool.com Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.vanaqua.org/ Discover a whole new world at the Vancouver Aquarium. As Vancouver’s top attraction and Canada’s largest aquarium, we’re home to more than 70,000 animals. Visit the Aquarium and learn about beluga whales, monkeys, sea otters, sharks, dolphins and more! Included in your ticket price is access to the Goldcorp 4-D Theatre, a sensory adventure like no other.

sports Aquaventures Swim Centre 604/736-SWIM www.aquaventuresswim.com Award-winning program in tropical warm water.

Atlantis Programs 604/874-6464, Vancouver www.atlantisprograms.com

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Students a B+ or higher are Call towith book your considered for acceptance.

we inspire the artist in everyone!

Kimiko’s Japanese Kitchen 604/727-5331 www.kimikoskitchen.com

St. Anne’s Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Rd.

Vancouver West Campus (604) 568-0018

St. James Community Sq. 3214 West 10th Ave.

Releasing the GeniusÂŽ

... to the top of the Nation The leader in math enrichment in Canada for over 25 years.

After-school classes for high-performing students now in Richmond and Vancouver West.

Top doctors, professors, and engineers send their children to Spirit of MathÂŽ.

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classes & programs Club Aviva 604/526-4464, Coquitlam www.clubaviva.citysoup.ca Dynamo Swim Club 778/866-6604 www.dynamoswimclub.net The Edge Climbing Centre 604/984-9080 www.edgeclimbing.com Jump! Gymnastics 604/568-9690 www.jumpgymnastics.ca Kids in Motion 604/970-7945 www.kids-inmotion.ca

Quantum Gymnastics Centre 604/465-9293, Maple Ridge www.quantumgym.com RBL Basketball 604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295 www.RBLBasketball.ca Instructional programs, leagues, holiday camps for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Grade 10.

Richmond Gymnastics Association 604/278-3614 www.richmond gymnastics.com

Langley Gymnastics Foundation 604/532-1022 www.langleygymnastics.org

Richmond Olympic Oval 778/296-1400 wwwrichmondoval.ca Visit our website for details about our programs.

The Little Gym of Langley 604/539-2543 www.thelittlegym.com

Sportball 604/688-3157 www.sportball.ca Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months to 12 years. Children are introduced to eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf.

Sportball offers weekly pro-

Marina’s Swim School 604/818-4650 www.marinaswimschool.com North Shore Equestrian Centre 604/988-5131 www.wecreateriders.com

grams, outdoor soccer, camps during school holidays, and birthday parties. Come try a free trial class! See our website for a location near you.

Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre 604/574-5481 www.twinriversequestrian.com UBC Gymnastics 604/822-0207 Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 604/737-7693 www.phoenixgymnastics.com White Rock Gymnastics 604/542-0386 www.whiterockgymnastics.com

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summer camps

art, music, drama & dance The Arts Connection 604/241-0141 www.theartsconnection.ca Richmond Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com Get inspired this summer!

Through hands-on visual, media and performing arts programs, children and youth ages 3–19 are immersed in creative, discovery and fun.

Registration available now!

Classes also available year round. Check the website for details.

Bard on the Beach: Young Shakespeareans 604/737-0625 www.bardonthebeach.org Vancouver Our Young Shakespeareans workshops deliver an interac-

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tive fun-filled theatrical adventure. Professional actors lead dynamic workshops on the Bard stages all summer.

Camp Monarch, Music, Art & Dance 604/723-8151 www.campmonarch.ca North Vancouver Dance Co 604/736-3394 Dance Co provides unparalleled dance training for all ages and levels. Providing technique and performance while developing confidence and creativity. Programs start throughout the year, for more information visit our website: danceco.com Evergreen Cultural Centre 604/927-6555 www.evergreencultural centre.ca Coquitlam

Gateway Academy’s Summer Camp 604/247-4975 www.gatewaytheatre.com Richmond Goh Ballet 604/872-4014 admin@gohballet.com Join us this summer to experience unique and enriching ballet and creative movement workshops designed specifically for budding dancers ages 4–7.Call or email to register.

Jean Lyons School of Music 604/734-4019 www.jeanlyonsmusic.com Place des Arts Summer Fun! Art Camp 604/664-1636 www.placedesarts.ca Coquitlam 6 weeks: July 7 to Aug. 15, 2014 Summer Fun! offers flexibility, choice and lots of summertime fun for children ages 5–7 &

8–12. Our half-day, week-long workshops for 11-to-14 year olds provide more intensive experiences in a range of visual and performing arts disciplines.

Westside Dance Centre 604/736-1000 www.westsidedance.ca Visit our website for summer camp info.

Prussin Music 604/736-3036 www.prussinmusic.com Want to play in a Jazz Ensemble? Interested in Fiddle orSongwriting? How about Girls with Guitars or Campfire Songs? Does Music for Children sound interesting?

All at Prussin this summer.

general activities

StageCoach Theatre Arts – Summer Camps 877/78-STAGE (78243) www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yr olds. The world’s largest parttime theatre school network, with over 700 locations worldwide in 10 countries! We offer classes in Singing, Dancing and Drama every weekend alongside the school term as well as week-long summer camps: half day summer camps for 4–6yrs, full day for 6–14yrs. Come join the fun!

Schools locations throughout the Lower Mainland: Vancouver Eastside/Westside, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Victoria.

Summer Music at UBC 604/822-3113 www.summer.music.ubc.ca Vancouver Academy of Dance 604/231-8293 www.vancouverdance.com Vancouver/Richmond. Quality dance training. Starting this July, 5 weeks of summer programs in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, breakdancin’, Chinese dance, Ballroom and Acrobatics.

Alexandra Neighbourhood House 604/535-0015 Programs for children and families throughout Metro Vancouver. Residential Summer Camps include a 5 day camp for Families with limited resources, as well as a weekend Family Camp for families with teens/preteens with developmental challenges.

False Creek C.C. Daycamps 604/257-8195, Vancouver www.falsecreekcc.ca Offers canoe/kayak camps, recreational camps and leadership camps for ages 3–14.

Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622 www.langarafamilyymca.org Ages 3–16; Hours 8 am–5 pm Preschool, Adventure, Leadership, and Counsellor in Training Camps.

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Licensed Out-of-School Care at Florence Nightingale School 604/879-8208 www.mpnh.org 8 weeks of licensed summer care for 20 children 5–10 years old North Vancouver Recreation Commission 604/987-PLAY (7529) www.northvanrec.com SFU Summer Camps 778/782-4965 www.sfu.ca/camps

Vancouver Academy of Music 604/734-2301 www.vam.bc.ca

Sunset Community Centre 604/718-6505 www.mysunset.net Vancouver

Vancouver Tap Dance Society 604/253-0293 Vancouver

Vancouver College: A Finnegan Summer 604/261-4285 www.vc.bc.ca

summer camps residential camps Camp Qwanoes 250/246-3014 www.qwanoes.ca Qwanoes is a youth-oriented high-adventure Christian camp seeking to encourage biblical discipleship through relationship-focused, fun-oriented, and Christ-centred programs. Wild action and pure fun, real relationships, awesome counselors, great music, a world of discovery, all in one amazing setting.

Outward Bound 1-888-OUTWARD (6889273) ext 209 www.outwardbound.ca Webbs Holiday Acres 604/857-1712 www.webbsholidayacres.ca

specialty camps BC SPCA Among Animals Camp 604/599-7297 www.spca.bc.ca (see youth) Camps are held in various locations around the province.

Participants will learn about animal care, welfare and environmental issues in a safe and fun environment.

Bricks 4 Kidz® 778/822-5672 www.bricks4kidz.com/ vancouver With our unique, motorized Lego® models, Bricks 4 Kidz® Vancouver is offering an exciting lineup of summer camps. From our popular Space Adventures and Robotics Camps to our new Mining & Crafting and Bricks 4 Girlz Camps, kids will have

a blast with hands-on activities and challenges.

Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art 604/733-1356 The Lyceum encourages young people to see themselves as readers, writers and artists as they engage with abstract ideas and reflect on their own place in society.

Programs include: bookclubs, writers’ workshops, literature and art classes and holiday and summer camps.

Heritage Summer Daycamps 604/592-6956 Spend a summer day on the farm at Historic Stewart Farm doing things the old-fashioned way! Tend the garden, go on a nature walk, play games, be a river pirate, and more–there is a different theme every day!

K12 Plus Learning 604/767-0949 We offer special summer programs at our centre or your home.

Science World at TELUS World of Science 604/443-7443 www.telusworldofscience.com/ Dive into Summer Camp at the Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-3552 www.vanaqua.org Kids explore the intriguing world of marine mammals, fabulous fish and other cool creatures through hands-on activities, exploration, games and crafts. Plus check out the behind-the-scenes action!

Remember Members save 20%.

Westside Church Day Camps Cosmic City & Beyond!

604/263-2314, Kistilano www.churchonthewestside.com Visit our website for all the details on our outer space themed camps packed with games, crafts, science, singing and local trips.

YWCA Camp Fun Girl 604/895-5844

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 604/990-3755, North Van www.dnv.org/ecology

Writing and Book Camp (Vancouver Public Library) 604/331-4093 www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/ events/details/bookcamp

Midnight Cheer Athletics 604/263-6436, Vancouver www.midnightcheer.com Oxford Learning N. Vancouver 604/990-8850 Coquitlam 604/936-1371 Richmond 604/233-5566 South Surrey 604/575-1494 Langley 604/534-4089 www.oxfordlearning.com St. George’s Summer Programs 604/221-3601 www.summeratstgeorges.ca Vancouver, Dunbar area

Science Camps – HT Science Made Fun 778/737-5277 www.ScienceMadeFunBC.net

sports The Academy at Richmond Stables 604/275-1830 Athletes in Action 604/514-2079 www.athletesinaction.com Atlantis Programs 604/874-6464 www.atlantisprograms.com Vancouver

Cartwheels 604/275-0020 or 604/5941555 www.cartwheels incorporated.com Richmond/Surrey Cliffhanger Indoor Rock Climbing 604/874-2400 www.cliffhangerclimbing.com Fitba—Soccer Player Development 604/340-1263 www.fitba.ca Jump Gymnastics 604/568-9690 www.jumpgymnastics.ca Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622 www.langarafamilyymca.org Ages 6–12: Hours 8 am–5 pm Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Tennis and more! Girls and Boys only options offered, as well as a UBC Wrestling Camp for ages 12–16.

Financial Assistance available.

RBL Basketball 604/269-0221 or 604/2535295 www.RBLBasketball.ca Week-long camps for boys and girls from kindergarten to Grade 10. Two to three hours each day.

The Little Gym 604/539-2543 www.thelittlegym.com Call for summer day camp details.

Pedalheads Bike Camp 604/874-6464 www.pedalheads.ca Vancouver Royal Soccer 800/427-0536 www.royalsoccer.com Royal Soccer is excited to offer our #1 grassroots soccer camp in Canada. Open to boys & girls ages 5 to 13 at multiple BC locations during July & August.

Sportball 604/688-3157 Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months to 12 years. Children are introduced to eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf.

Sportball offers weekly programs, outdoor soccer, camps during school holidays, and birthday parties. Come try a free trial class! See our website for a location near you.

Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre 604/574-5481 www.twinrivers equestrian.com UBC Sport Camps 604/822-6121 www.ubccamps.ca Vancouver Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 604/737-7693 www.phoenixgymnastics.com

Oval Sport Camps Richmond Olympic Oval 778/296-1400 www.richmondoval.ca camps@richmondoval.ca We offer 49 different sports camps for ages 6–16. Visit our website for details.

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birthday parties Where History Comes to Life

Free Admission! May 3-September 1 Tuesday-Sunday & holiday Mondays, 11am-4:30pm Thanks to our partners:

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birthday parties party people Anderson Chow 604/526-9643 www.andersonchow.com Balloon & magic entertainment for children.

Clownin’ Around Magic 604/682-0244, Kids Market www.clowninaroundmagic.com The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classes for Kids 778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com Glam Events info@glamevents.ca Mad Science 604/591-9115 www.madscience.org/ vancouver

of the hard work! A fun packed way to celebrate your child’s big day. Themed Parties for 4–10 yrs, Murder Mystery Parties for 11–16 yrs.

Available throughout the Lower Mainland, we come to you!

Ray Wong Magic Entertainment 604/720 8809 www.raywongmagic.com StageCoach Parties 1/877/787-8243 www.stagecoachschools.ca Pick a theme and let us do all

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The Edge Climbing Centre 604/984-9080 www.edgeclimbing.com

Starchild & Company 604/541-0908 www.starchild.bc.ca

Fun4Kids Playcentre 604/925-0707 info@westvancouverfunfor kids.ca

The Ta Daa Lady 604/730-1378 www.angelabrown.ca

Maplewood Farm 604/929-5610 www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca

party places

Playland Amusement Park 604/253-2311 www.pne.ca Located on the historic PNE grounds, Playland Amusement Park features over 35 exhilarating rides and attractions, fun midway games, and an adventure golf course. It’s also home to Kids Playce, a special zone filled with soft- play areas and rides for children aged 2–8. Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Think of Playland for all day fun. www.pne.ca

Adventure Zone 604/608-6699, Kids Market www.theadventurezone.ca

Peter Rooke’s Fun Magic Shows 604/984-6822

Circuit Circus 604/608-6699, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca

Burnaby Village Museum 604/297-4565 www.burnabyvillage museum.ca Kids of all ages can celebrate their birthday 1920s style!

Our party package includes lunch at the Ice Cream Parlour and two rides on our 1925 Parker Carousel. Visit our website for details.

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Princess Spa The Hairloft 604/684-6177, Kids Market www.princessspa.ca Hair salon, ear piercing, birthday parties for girls aged 3–12.

Kaboodles Toy Store Vancouver 604/224-5311 Kids Market in Vancouver 604/684-0066 Victoria 250/383-0931 www.kaboodles.ca

Richmond Family Place 604/278-4336 www.richmondfamilyplace.ca

Knotty Toys 604/683-7854, Kids Market www.knottytoys.com Ribbit’s Candy Corner 604/608-6699, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca

Sportball 604/688-3157 www.sportball.ca

Splash Toy Shop 604/228-8697

Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org

The Village Toy Shop 604/949-0444 www.villagetoyshop.ca

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independent schools Alexander Academy Vancouver, 604/243-9975 www.brightoncollege.com Alexander Academy is a Co-ed Independent School for students in Grades 8–12.

Brockton School Co-ed, grades K–11 North Vancouver 604/929-9201 www.brocktonschool.com

Children’s Hearing and Speech Centre of BC Co-ed, grades K-3 Vancouver 604/473-0255 www.childrenshearing.ca Cognitive based family-focused school. Infant, preschool to grade 3. Individualized programs, small teacher to student ratio classes in acoustically adapted classrooms, Master qualified teachers with expertise in working with children that are deaf, hard of hearing or have language and speech delays.

Choice School Co-ed, grades K–7 Richmond 604/273-2418 www.choiceschool.org Collingwood School Co-ed, grades JK–12 West Vancouver 604/925-3331 www.collingwood.org Crofton House Girls, grades 1–12 Vancouver 604/263-3255 www.croftonhouse.ca

French International Cousteau School of Vancouver Co-ed, grades PS–7 North Vancouver 604/924-2457 www.cousteauschool.org Fraser Academy Co-ed, grades 1–12 Vancouver 604/736-5575 www.fraseracademy.ca Fraser Valley Elementary School Co-ed, K–3

Langley 604/533-5469 www.fves.bc.ca Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School Co-ed, grades 2–8 North Vancouver 604/985-5224 www.kgms.ca Madrona School Society Co-ed, grades 4–7 Vancouver 604/499-7303 www.madronaschool.com

Available to all K-12 students, this learning option is ideal for those who are: travelling home-schooled pursuing athletic or artistic endeavours

requiring a course to complement a regular school schedule dealing with health issues seeking advanced placement options

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education Marpole Bilingual Montessori School Co-ed, grades PS–K Vancouver 604/266-1091 www.marpolebilingual montessori.com Our program sets a fantastic foundation for your child. With our unique approach to the daily Bilingual French Program combined with the Montessori Curriculum, your child will be prepared academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Meadowridge School Co-ed, grades JK–12 Maple Ridge 604/467-4444 www.meadowridge.bc.ca Mulgrave School Co-ed, grades Pre-K–12 West Vancouver 604/922-3223 www.mulgrave.com North Star Montessori Co-ed, grades PS–7 North Vancouver 604/980-1205 www.northstarmontessori.ca Pacific Rim Montessori Academy Co-ed, grades K–7 Vancouver 604/726-8428 www.pacificrimmontessori.com Pacific Spirit School Co-ed, grades K–8 Vancouver 604/222-1900 www.pacificspiritschool.org Pattison High School 604/608-8788 Vancouver www.pattisonhighschool.ca Pythagoras Academy Co-ed, grades JK–7 Richmond 604/370-0199 www.pythagorasacademy.ca Richmond Jewish Day School Co-ed grades K–7 Richmond 604/275-3393 www.rjds.ca St. George’s School Boys, grades 1–12 Vancouver 604/224-1304 www.stgeorges.bc.ca

Marpole Bilingual Montessori

Southpointe Academy Co-ed, grades PS–12 Tsawwassen 604/948-8826 www.southpointeacademy.ca Stratford Hall Co-ed, grades K–12 Vancouver 604/436-0608 www.stratfordhall.ca

(Est. 1985)

Traditional Learning Academy Co-ed, grades K–12 Coquitlam 604/931-7265 www.traditionallearning.com Urban Academy Co-ed, grades JK–10 New Westminster 604/524-2211 www.urbanacademy.ca Vancouver College Boys, grades K-12 Vancouver 604/261-4285 www.vc.bc.ca Vancouver Hebrew Academy Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver 604/264-1245 www.vhebrewacademy.com Vancouver Montessori School Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver 604/261-0315 www.vancouvermontessori school.com Vancouver Talmud Torah Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver 604/736-7307 www.talmudtorah.com Vancouver Waldorf School Co-ed, grades PS–12 North Vancouver 604/985-7435 www.vws.ca West Point Grey Academy Co-ed, grades JK–12 Vancouver 604/222-8750 www.wpga.ca

St. John’s School Co-ed, grades K–12 Vancouver 604/732-4434 / 604/629-2458 www.stjohns.bc.ca

Westside Montessori Academy Co-ed, grades PS–3 Vancouver 604/434-9611 www.westsidemontessori academy.ca

St. John’s International School Co-ed, grades 10–12 w/ESL Program Vancouver 604/683-4572 www.stjohnsis.com

York House School Girls, grades JK–12 Vancouver 604/736-6551 www.yorkhouse.ca

Pre-School, Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten Celebrating Over 25 years of Montessori Teaching in the Community OUR ENRICHED MONTESSORI CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

The Phonetic approach to Reading & Writing, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Music, Art, French, Yoga and a variety of Cultural subjects.

Children are required to wear school uniforms.

We offer 2-1/2 hour and 3-1/2 hour programs for 2-1/2 to 5 year olds as well as an Extended day program for 5 year olds.

Private English Tutoring and Afterschool Phonics classes are also offered.

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education Public Francophone School Listings — Conseil scolaire francophone de la ColombieBritannique (SD No 93) École Mer-et-montagne K–7, Campbell River 250-923-3359 http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Phoenix Grade 8, Campbell River 250-923-3359 http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Carihi 9–12, Campbell River 250-923-3359 http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca École La Vérendrye K–6, Chilliwack 604-858-2666 http://verendrye.csf.bc.ca École Au-coeur-de-l’île K–12, Comox 250-339-1848 http://coeurdelile.csf.bc.ca École du Bois-joli K–6, Delta 604-948-7007

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http://boisjoli.csf.bc.ca École Collines-d’or K–7, Kamloops 250-579-9223 http://collinesdor.csf.bc.ca École de l’Anse-au-sable K–12, Kelowna 250-764-2771 http://anseausable.csf.bc.ca École des Voyageurs K–7, Langley 604-881-0222 http://voyageurs.csf.bc.ca

École Côte-du-soleil K–9, Powell River 604-485-8430 http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca

École de la Vallée-dePemberton K–7, Pemberton 604-932-9602 http://pemberton.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Brooks 10–12, Powell River 604-485-8430 http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca

École Entre-lacs K–8, Penticton 250-770-7691 http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca

École Franco-nord K–7, Prince George 250-612-0755 http://franconord.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire de Penticton 9–12, 250-770-7691 http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire DuchessPark 8–12, Prince George 250-612-0755 http://franconord.csf.bc.ca

École des Grands-cèdres K–6, Port Alberni 250-714-0761 http://grandscedres.csf.bc.ca

École des Navigateurs K–7, Richmond 604-718-5629 http://navigateurs.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire de Nanaimo 8–12, Nanaimo 250-714-0761 http://oceane.csf.bc.ca

École des Pionniers-deMaillardville K–12 Port Coquitlam 604-552-7915 http://pionniers.csf.bc.ca

École des Glaciers K–2, Revelstoke 250-764-2771 http://glaciers@csf.bc.ca

École des Sentiers-alpins K–7, Nelson 250-825-4020 http://sentiersalpins.csf.bc.ca

École Virtuelle 8–12, Partout en province 778-284-0909 http://ecolevirtuelle.csf.bc.ca

École des Deux-rives K–8, Mission 604-820-5710 http://deuxrives.csf.bc.ca École Océane K–7, Nanaimo 250-714-0761 http://oceane.csf.bc.ca

École des Sept-sommets K–7, Rossland 250-362-3395 http://septsommets.csf.bc.ca École du Pacifique K–7, Sechelt

604-885-4743 http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Chatelech 8–12, Sechelt 604-885-4743 http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca École Les Aiglons K–7, Squamish 604-898-3715 http://aiglons.csf.bc.ca École Gabrielle-Roy K–12, Surrey 604-599-6688 http://gabrielleroy.csf.bc.ca École Jack-Cook K–7, Terrace 250-635-9754 http://jackcook.csf.bc.ca École Rose-des-vents K–6, Vancouver 604-267-9022 http://rosedesvents.csf.bc.ca École Anne-Hébert K–6, Vancouver 604-437-4849 http://annehebert.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Jules-Verne 7–12, Vancouver 604-731-8378 http://julesverne.csf.bc.ca

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École André-Piolat K–12, North Vancouver 604-980-6040 http://andrepiolat.csf.bc.ca

Belonging “It is like when everyone is your best friend for real.” – Ben, age 4 Alderwood House is a nature based, early education program in Richmond, for children 12 months – 5 years.

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Depuis sa crÊation en 1995, le Conseil scolaire francophone de la ColombieBritannique offre des programmes et des services Êducatifs valorisant le plein Êpanouissement et l’identitÊ culturelle des apprenantes et apprenants francophones de la province. Le conseil compte aujourd’hui plus de 4 700 Êlèves, 37 Êcoles publiques et dessert plus d’une centaine de communautÊs rÊparties dans l’ensemble de la province.

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education École Victor-Brodeur K–12, Victoria 250-220-6010 http://brodeur.csf.bc.ca

Canyon Heights Preschool North Van, 604/986-5597 www.canyonheights preschool.com

École La Passerelle K–7, Whistler 604-932-9602 http://passerelle.csf.bc.ca

Children’s House Montessori Coquitlam, 604/931-1311 www.montessoribc.com

École Sophie-Morigeau K–2, Fernie 250-531-1115 http://sophiemorigeau.csf.bc.ca

preschools Advantage Preschool Burnaby, 604/435-1263 advantagepreschool.ca Alderwood House Richmond, 604/272-5023 www.alderwoodhouse.com Brainbridge Bilingual Education and Fine Arts Ctr. Vancouver, 604/322-6830 www.brainbridge.ca Brentwood Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Burnaby, 604/294-2671 Burnaby French Language Playschool 604/432-1323 www.bflp.org

Cloverleaf Montessori Surrey, 604/574-9899 Core Education & Fine Arts (CEFA) 604/913-7713 www.cefa.ca Cornerstone Christian Academy Richmond, 604/303-9181 Council of Parent Participation Preschools 604/435-4430, 800/488-0660 www.cpppreschools.bc.ca Discovery Montessori Richmond, 604/807-9796 Discovery Quest Montessori Surrey, 604/581-1620 Dunbar Memorial Preschool Vancouver, 604/222-6065 www.dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca Early Foundations Preschool 604/444-3773 www.dsrf.org

Elite Montessori Academy Vancouver, 604/655-2045 www.elitemontessori.ca Located in Dunbar area, with brand new facility, high quality equipments as well as experienced educators, we offers enriched Montessori program for 3–6 year olds. We also have math, science and mandarin classes for children up to 9 years old.

The French International School COUSTEAU has opened the preschool, LA CALYPSO, for children aged 3 to 5 years. Located on South Granville St., Calypso will follow the existing model in North Vancouver, including four hours of teaching, in French, by French teachers certified by France and British Columbia.

Milestone Montessori Delta, 604/583-1446 www.milestonemontessori.ca

Family Montessori School Vancouver 604/224-2633, 604/731-8810 www.familymontessori.com

Little Mountain Montessori Preschool Vancouver, 604/709-9621

Pacific Rim Montessori Academy Vancouver, 604/726-8428 www.pacificrimmontessori.com

Gatehouse Montessori West Van, 604/925-1437 Hazelwood Early Learning Port Coquitlam, 604/3778385 www.hazelwoodearlylearning.c om Inglewood Parent Participation Preschool West Van, 604/925-1888 www.inglewoodppp.ca Kids Care Preschool Vancouver, 604/325-2222 La Calypso Vancouver, 924-2457 www.lacalypso.org

Monkey See Monkey Do Montessori Vancouver, 778/840-2659 www.monkeyseemonkeydo.ca Montessori Mews Richmond, 604/522-1351 Morning Glory Montessori Richmond, 604/272-2821

Little People Parent Participation Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-2219 www.littlepeople.ca

Paddington Station Finearts Preschool Richmond, 604/221-0141 www.theartsconnection.ca

Little Neighbours Preschool 604/521-5158 www.littleneighbours.com

Pomme d’Api Preschool Vancouver, 604/877-1122 www.pommedapi.org

Marpole Bilingual Montessori Vancouver, 604/266-109 www.marpolebilingual montessori.com

Reach for the Stars Montessori Vancouver, 604/688-7827 www.reachforthestars montessori.com

Meadow Montessori Elementary & Preschool Maple Ridge, 604/465-3492 www.meadowmontessori.ca

Sandcastle Park Children’s Centre Richmond, 604/274-8380 www.sandcastlepark.ca

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education Stepping Stone Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-5315 www.steppingstonepreschool.org Sunflower Academy Vancouver, 604/222-1114 www.sunfloweracademy.com UBC Lluvia Preschool Vancouver, 604/822-3353 www.childcare.ubc.ca/ programs/preschool University Hill Preschool Vancouver, 604/228-8610 Vancouver Bilingual Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-1221 www.vancouverbilingual.com Wesbrook Parent Participation Preschool Vancouver info@wesbrookpreschool.com www.wesbrookpreschool.com Westside Montessori Academy at the Italian Cultural Centre Vancouver, 604/434-9611 www.westsidemontessori academy.ca Westside Montessori School Vancouver, 604/731-6594 www.westsidemontessori.ca Westside Montessori School provides Preschool and

Kindergarten students with exceptional hands-on experiences full of exploration and discovery. Limited class sizes, varied learning techniques and integrating the best educational approaches make Westside Montessori School a different kind of school.

online school Burnabyonline School District 41 Grades K–12 burnabyonline.ca Students work on their own time with the support of qualified teachers. Register now.

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education & tutoring services BC Homeschool Association 604/536-2233 www.bchomeschool.net Kumon 800/222-6284 www.kumon.com Learning Disabilities Association 604/873-8139; www.ldav.ca

MPM Math 604/266-6762 www.mpmmath.com Oxford Learning Coquitlam 604/464-3090 Richmond 604/233-5566 South Surrey 604/575-1494 Langley 604/534-4089 North Van 604/990-8850 www.oxfordlearning.com

the largest and most respected tutoring agencies in the Lower Mainland. We provide carefully screened certified teachers in all subjects: Grades 1–12, ESL (all levels), Special Ed, Study Skills, Gifted Programs and French immersion. We are easy to work with. Reasonable rates.

No upfront fees. Rated A+ with BBB and recipient of awards.

School Is Easy Tutoring (Academic Advantage) 604/439-1790 or 1-877-ITS EASY Home tutoring. We are one of

Spirit of Math Richmond 604/304-4032 Vancouver 604/568-0018 www.spiritofmath.com The leader in math enrich-

ment in Canada for over 25 years. Call to book your free entrance interview.

Sylvan Learning 1/800-EDUCATE www.SylvanLearning.ca Teachers’ Tutoring Service 604/730-3410 www.tutor.bc.ca TOC Education Resources 604/603-3008 www.toceducation resources.com

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health & wellness adoption services The Adoptive Families Association of BC 604/320-7330 www.bcadoption.com Sunrise Family Services Society 604/984-2488 or 888/984-2488 www.sunriseadoption.com Creating the joy of family by adopting.

round daycare. We believe play is the key to children’s healthy development. Our childcare programs are designed to support each child’s place in their culture/group and promote a sense of belonging.

North Shore Excel Services 604/782-5479 Optimum Childcare & Nannies Inc 604/671-4965 www.opti-mum.com

child care

Paragon Personnel 604/298-6633

Burnaby/New Westminster Child Care Resource & Referral 604/294-1109

Surrey, Delta, & White Rock Child Care Resource & Referral 604/572-8032

International Nannies & Homecare Ltd 604/609-9925 or 800/820-8308 www.internationalnannies.com

Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre 604/709-5661

Kids Land Childcare Centre 604/985-KIDS(5437) www.vancouverkidsland.com Qualified nannies, babysitters & caregivers.

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Licensed Childcare 604/879-8208 childcare@mpnh.org Preschool, before and after school care at Florence Nightingale School ES. Year-

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Westcoast Family Information Referral 604/709-5699

chiropractor Bonn Chiropractic Inc. 604/688-KIDS (5437) www.bonnchiropractic.com Family Chiropratic Dr. Sabrina Chen-See Family Wellness Chiropractor 604/566-9088 www.DrChenSee.com

RAI Chiropractic 604/532-4320 www.raichiropractic.ca Sheu Physiotherapy & Chiropractic Clinic 604/738-1168 SheuPhysiotherapy.com SheuChiropractic.com Craniosacral therapy Vancouver Chiropractic 604/685-0052 www.vancouverchiropratic.ca We offer chiropractic care for the active family.

counselling Burnaby Central Park 604/439-1499 www.patriciamossman.com Child and Family Therapy Janice Ebenstiner, M.A. 604/787-7258 www.kerrisdalecounselling services.com Supporting families to reduce stress and improve coping and communication.

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BC’s Information Source for Children, Youth & Families 604/875-2084 Toll Free 1800-665-1822 www.keltymentalhealth.ca Professional staff and a F.O.R.C.E. parent peer support worker help children, youth and families find information, support & treatment options on mental health and substance use issues.

Dr. Limbos 604/346-6505 www.limboschild psychology.com

BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 604/875-0188 BC Epilepsy Society 604/875-6704 BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities 604/873-1865 Burnaby Multicultural Society 604/431-4131 Canadian National Institute for the Blind 604/431-2121 Children’s Centre for Ability 604/451-5511

Richmond Couples and Child Counselling 604/279-8992

Health BC Dietitian Services 604/732-9191 or 800/667-3438

Simmons Counselling Services 604/240-0592 johanna@simmons counselling.ca www.simmonscounselling.ca

Developmental Disabilities Association 604/273-9778

community

Family Services of the North Shore 604/988-5281

Harbourside Counseling Centre 604/689-9116 www.childinfo.ca Michele Hucul-Kambolis, clinician and parenting educator, focuses on mind-body wellness.

Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service 604/660-9382, 800/663-1441 24-hour hotline for people seeking help with alcohol and drug abuse.

KDK Counselling 604/786-0709 www.kdkcounselling.com

Autism Society of BC 604/434-0880 www.autismbc.ca

Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604/731-4951

Food Banks 604/876-3601 ICBC Child Restraints— Car Seat Safety 604/661-2800 or 800/663-3051; www.icbc.com Visit the ICBC website for advice on buying a child seat

health & wellnesss and take advantage of the Child Seat Calculator to find the right fit and seat for your child.

YMCA of Greater Vancouver/Burnaby 604/294-9622

Immigrant Services Society of BC 604/684-2561

crisis/support services

Learning Disabilities Association of BC— Vancouver Chapter 604/873-8139

Battered Women’s Support Services Society 604/687-1867 Kids Help Phone 800/668-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca

Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy 778/322-1242; www.skilledkids.com St. John Ambulance 604/321-2651 For information on First Aid courses Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre 604/251-4844 Vancouver Resource Society for the Physically Disabled 604/731-1020 www.volunteervancouver.ca Burnaby 604/294-5533 Vancouver 604/875-9144 Women’s Resources Ctr. 604/822-8585 UBC life & career centre

Parents Support Services Society 877/345-9777 www.ratcliff.com

dental health Arbutus Village Orthodontics Vancouver, 604/733-1130 Substantial savings for teens and children on traditional metal braces, Ceramix braces & Invisalign express.

BC Orthodontic Group www.bcorthodontics group.com Coquitlam Family Orthodontics: 604/229-4460 Ridge Meadows Orthodontics: 604/229-4460

Guildford Orthodontic Centre: 604/229-4460 Vancouver Orthodontics: 604/229-4460 Langley Orthodontics: 604/229-4460 Clear Advantage Orthodontics 604/266-8277 www.clearadvantage ortho.com Certified specialist in orthodontics for children & adults.

Oakridge Centre, Downtown Vancouver Coquitlam Family Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.coquitlamfamily orthodontics.com Guildford Orthodontic Centre 604/229-4460 www.guilfordortho dontics.com Kits Family Dental Dr. Robin Mac 604/738-1816 www.kits familydental.com Langley Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.langleyortho dontics.com

Little Smiles Dental Centre 604/222-2206 www.thelittesmiles.com Dr. Jong Hyun Ban is a certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. He provides dentistry for children and young adolescents. Let your child’s dental visit be a positive experience.

Tot 2 Teen Dental 604/569-3669 www.tot2teendental.com Dr. Anita Gartner is a certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. She is commited to providing quality preventative and restorative services while creating a positive experience for your child.

Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre Pediatric Dent.: 604/4614980 Orthodontics: 604/461-9160 Monarch Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic Centre has been providing quality dental care for infants, children, and adolescents since 1997. We offer a wide range of specialized services including sedation and general anesthesia. Our goal is to “Build Healthy Happy Smiles that Last a Lifetime”.

Vancouver Pediatric Dental 604/229-6262 www.vancouverpediatric dental.com

doula services Doula Services Association of BC 604/515-5588 www.bcdoulas.org

family places

Pacific Pediatric Dental Centre 604/983-2253

BC Association of Family Resource Programs #106–2590 Granville St. 604/738-0068

Ridge Meadows Family Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.ridgemeadows orthodontics.com

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health & wellnesss Burnaby Family Place 410 Clare Ave., Burnaby 604/299-5112

Langley Family Place 6080 200 St., Langley 604/533-4425

East Burnaby Family Place 9528 Erickson Dr., Burnaby 604/444-1090

Marpole-Oakridge Family Place 1305 W. 70th 604/263-1405

Eastside Family Place 1661 Napier Street 604/255-9841 Guilford Family Place 10256–154 Street, Surrey 604/583-3844

Richmond Family Place 604/278-4336 www.richmondfamily place.ca

Mount Pleasant Family Centre 2910 St. George St. 604/872-6757

South Vancouver Family Place 7710 Nanaimo St., Vancouver 604/325-5213

New Westminster Family Place #101–936th St., N.West 604/520-3666

Westside Family Place 2819 West 11th Avenue 604/738-2819

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La Leche League 604/520-4623

Bare Fit and Pregnant Postnatal Fitness 604/312-3814

Midwives Association of BC 604/736-5976

Energy Group Fitness 604/716-3704 www.energygroupfitness.ca

Pollock Clinics— Dr. Neil Pollock 604/717-6200 www.pollockclinics.com

foster parenting Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society 604/216-7447 www.vacfss.com We work with families who are overwhelmed by their circumstances and need temporary or longterm care for their children. We are seeking caring people in the Greater Vancouver and Richmond area who are willing to share their homes and provide foster care for Aboriginal children in need. Call for more information.

Vancouver/Richmond Foster Family Recruitment & Training 604 775 2169 www.fosterthefuture.ca We recruit caring individuals who reside in Vancouver or Richmond and have a genuine desire to change the lives of children and youth who cannot live with their own parents. Please phone or visit our website for further information.

health Abbotsford Public Health Service 604/864-3400 The Care Centre 604/518-6455 www.thecare.ca

Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre 888/288-8682 Vancouver Women’s Health Collective 604/736-5262

health units/ centres Burnaby Health Department 604/918-7605 Cloverdale Health Unit 604/575-5100 Coquitlam Health Services 604/949-7200 Guildford Health Unit 604/587-4750 Maple Ridge Health Services 604/476-7000 New West Health Services 604/777-6740 Newton Health Unit 604/592-2000 North Delta Health Unit 604/507-5400

Chilliwack Public Health Services 604/702-4900

North Shore Community Health 604/983-6700

College of Midwives of BC 604/742-2230

North Surrey Health Unit 604/587-7900

Greater Vancouver Mental Health Service 604/874-7626

Parkgate Health Centre 604/904-6450

Healthy Kids Program 866/866-0800

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Safety Station 604/875-2244 www.bcchildrens.ca/ safetystation The Safety Station at BC Children’s Hospital is parent’s first choice for safety products and expert advice in one convenient location.

Port Coquitlam Health Services 604/777-8700

health & wellnesss Port Moody Health Services 604/949-7200 Ravensong Health Centre 604/709-6400 South Community Health Office 604/321-6151 South Delta/Ladner Health Unit 604/952-3550 South Fraser Health Unit 604/587-7610 Vancouver Community Health Services 604/872-2511 West Community Health Centre 604/904-6200

homeopathy Access Natural Healing 604/568-4663 www.accessnatural healing.com Access Natural Healing Centre. Discounted Family Rates for Homeopathy. Safe for newborns, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

infant circumcision Pollock Clinics 604/717-6200 www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock has safely performed over 30,000 circumcisions. A safe and virtually painless 30second circumcision technique. For more info on our technique visit our website or call us.

maternity & infant Bloom Community Midwives 604/609-3550 www.bloomcommunity midwives.com Complete and personalized maternity care.

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Midwives Association of BC 604/736-5976

Vancouver Richmond Health Board Newborn Hotline 604/737-3737 Servicing families in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby with children newborn to 2 years of age. 7 days per week 8:30 am–10:00 pm.

naturopathic physician Evoke Integrative Medicine 604/685-1181 evokemedicine.com Dr. Tomah Phillips ND, Dr. Marisa Marciano, ND

nutrition BC Women’s Hospital 604/875-2330 Nutrition counseling for pregnant women.

Bobo Baby Frozen Organic Baby Meals 604/298-2985 www.bobobaby.com Corinne Eisler, Registered Dietitian and Pediatric Nutrition Expert 604 738-4344? www.eislerforkids.com

Hollyburn Eye Clinic West Van: 604/913-0135 N. Van: 604/984-2020 www.hollyburneye clinic.com InSight Developmental Learning 604/455-4077 info@insightlearning.ca A multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to your child’s success.

Lynn Valley Optometry 604/987-9191 www.lynnvalley optometry.com

parenting support Canuck Place—A Children’s Hospice 604/731-4847 Parent Support Services Society of BC 604/669-1616 www.parentsupportbc.ca Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver 604/876-2447 Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland 604/873-4525

CHADD Vancouver (Children and adults with ADD) 604/222-4043 www.vcn.bc.ca/chaddvan/welcome.htm

neighbourhood houses

Options for Sexual Health 604/731-4252

Collingwood 5288 Joyce St. 604/435-0323

Pacific Post Partum Support Society 604/255-7999 Richmond Delta Parents of Twins & Triplets Club www.richmonddelta multiples.ca Vancouver Twins and More www.vancouver twins.com Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society 604/872-6723; Toll free 1/877/9822377 www.vacfss.com See our listing under foster parenting.

Cedar Cottage 4065 Victoria Dr. 604/874-4231

Gordon 1019 Broughton St. 604/683-2554 Kitsilano 2325 W. 7th Ave. 604/736-3588 Kiwassa 2425 Oxford St. 604/254-5401 Little Mountain 3981 Main St. 604/879-7104 Mount Pleasant 800 E. Broadway 604/879-8208 North Shore 225 E. 2nd St., North Van 604/987-8138 South Vancouver 6470 Victoria Dr. 604/324-6212

research Early Development Research Group 604/822-9540 Help us find out how children learn.

The Gecko Project 604/827-3426 Gecko.Project@ubc.ca

ultrasounds My 3D Ultrasound— In Association with Greig Associates 604/267-3DUS (3387) www.my3dultrasound. com

vasectomy Pollock Clinics 604/717-6200 www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock is the largest provider of Vasectomy in BC. He offers a sixminute, virtually bloodless, virtually painless, procedure covered by MSP.

NOWBC Local Organic Food Co-op 604/222-0262 www.nowbc.ca Piccolissimo 604/836-9931 www.piccolissmo.ca Healthy and convenient alternative to fast food for a hot lunch program.

Lunch delivered to your child at school.

Preserved BC Sunshine 604/329-5362 www.preservedbc sunshine.com

optometrists B.C. Association of Optometrists 888/393-2226 www.whatcouldbemore important.com Della Optique Optometry and Eyewear 604/742-3937 www.dellaoptique.com

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home Potato Arts & Crafts 604/681-1601, Kids Market Art supplies and craft kits.

dancewear/ costumes Dance Co. 604/736-3394 www.danceco.com Just Imagine… Fun Clothing 604/222-3523, Kitsilano 604/558-0119, Kids Market www.dressups.com Costumes for kids, funky glasses, bodywear and shoes for ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and gym. Formal gown and suits for boys and girls, wigs, masks and gifts for dancers.

pet supplies Woofles & Meowz 604/689-3647, Kids Market www.wooflesandmeowz.com Toys and treats for cats and dogs, dog bakery and gifts for you.

toys & gifts children’s clothing

Jack & Lola 778/340-5225, North Van www.jackandlola.ca

The Shoe Box 604/733-0190, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca

Babes on 4th 604/739-9870, Vancouver

Karibou Kids 604/689-1117, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Clothing & accessories, up to age 10.

children’s hair care

Beansprouts 604/871-9782, Vancouver www.beansprouts.ca Boomers & Echoes 604/984-6163, North Van www.boomersandechoes.com

Little Treasures ‘on the go’ 604/677-3792, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Rain & snow gear. swim & sunwear

Dandelion Kids 604/676-1862, Vancouver 604/949-1862, Port Moody www.dandelionkids.ca

Pebble 604/568-6924 www.pebblebaby.com

Frogs Hollow 604/882-4688, Langley Half Time Sports 604/689-8637, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Team sports wear, licensed products, Canadiana.

Jacadi Vancouver 604/266-5448, Vancouver

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Scallywags, Kids Market 604/682-3364, Vancouver www.kidsmarket.ca Clothing and accessories for newborns & toddlers to age 5.

children’s shoes Panda Shoes 604/266-0025, Oakridge Mall 604/278-4800, Richmond Ctr.

The Hairloft 604/684-6177, Kids Market www.princessspa.ca Melonhead Children’s Hair Care 604/568-5646, Vancouver www.melonhead.ca Mops on Bellevue 604/926-8689, West Van

crafts I’m Impressed Paper Arts 604/684-9869, Kids Market www.imimpressed.ca The best selection of rubber stamps, inks, paper, glitter, stationery, scrapbook and craft supplies, classes.

BC Playthings 604/986-4111, North Van Blue Bug Toys Kids Market Remote control toys & battery operated toys, cellphone accessories & charging devices Clamshell Giftshop Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.vanaqua.org Camelot Kids 604/688-9766, Kids Market www.camelotkids.com Award winning toys and parenting products from around the world Clownin’ Around Magic Shop 604/682-0244, Kids Market www.clowninaroundmagic.com Magic, juggling and clown supplies Cowboys and Angels 604/568-6673 www.cowboysandangels.ca

The Crystal Ark Kids Market 604/681-8900 www.thecrystalark.com Crystals and crystal balls, gems, jewellery, books and incense The Funky Little Shop 604/682-8404, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Tween gifts, music boxes, personal and room accessories, jewellery, Granville Island Toy Company 604/684-0076, Kids Market www.toycompany.ca Vancouver’s best Playmobil selection. Lego, Brio, puzzles, games, educational toys and more.

Kaboodles Toy Store Vancouver 604/224-5311 Vancouver, Kids Market 604/684-0066 Victoria 250/383-0931 www.kaboodles.ca Kids Market— Granville Island 604/689-8447, Vancouver www.kidsmarket.ca Kites and Puppets 604/685-9877, Kids Market www.kitesandpuppets.ca Kites, puppets, banners, flags, flying toys and windsocks Knotty Toys 604/683-7854, Kids Market www.knottytoys.com Local and international wooden toys, rocking horses and wagons No Pirates Allowed Toy Store 604/637-7951, Vancouver www.nopiratesallowed.com Splash Toy Shop 604/228-8697, Vancouver Toy Jungle 604/925-0741, West Vancouver www.toyjungle.ca The Village Toy Shop 604/949-0444, Vancouver www.villagetoyshop.ca

umbrellas Umbrella Shop 604/697-0919, Kids Market www.theumbrellashop.com Every kind of brolly under the sun and rain.

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