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6 Family Fun Guide 8 Beyond the Snow: Summer Fun for Kids on the Local Mountains 10 Birthday Parties Guide 10 Home Guide 11 Digital Device Check-in 12 Unplugged Canada: A Commitment to Protecting Childhood in the Digital Age 14 Preschool and Tutoring Guide 15 Healthy Meals fo Kids, Savings for Families in BC 16 Classes and Programs Guide 19 Summer Camps You Need to Know About 23 Summer Camps Guide 26 A Round of IVF is Coming to BC Families 28 Family Health Guide

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Important Numbers Call 911 for Ambulance/Fire/ Police Emergency

your child’s car seat is installed correctly.

Air or Marine Emergency 1-800-567-5111

The Crisis Centre www.YouthinBC.com 1-800-Suicide, 604/872-3311 The Distress Phone Services provide confidential, nonjudgmental, free emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

YouthInBC.com is an online resource where youth in distress can: get help through real-time online chat with a

Animal Emergencies (Nights) 604/879-7343 BC Gas Leaks & Odours 1-800-663-9911 BC Nurse Line: 8-1-1 Puts you in touch with a registered nurse, 24 hours/ day, 7 days/week canadiancarseatnetwork.com Find a technician to verify

Mailing Address: P.O.Box 30020, North Van, BC V7H 2Y8 email: info@bcparent.ca www.bcparent.ca

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trained volunteer, learn more about common issues and concerns (e.g. bullying, depression, etc.), find resources, and be heard by sharing experiences on the blog.

Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Spill, Tsunami 1-800-663-3456 Emergency Preparedness www.pep.bc.ca Help Line for Children 310-1234; www.safekidbc.ca For reporting of child abuse

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and neglect throughout the province.

Poison Control Centre 604/682-5050, 1-800-567-8911

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

Rape Crisis Line – Women Against Violence Against Women 604/255-6344 or toll free 1-877-392-7583 www.wavaw.ca

3-1-0 Mental Health Support 310-6789 (no area code needed) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.

Newborn Hotline 604/737-3737 open 8:30 am–10 pm, 365 days per year, information about babies to age 2

Rape Relief 604/872-8212 Telecare Crisis Line 604/852-9099, 24 hr crisis line, Christian based Youth Against Violence Line 1-800-680-4264

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Help Kids Learn Generosity and Money Skills Introducing Charitable Allowance, a fun digital tool that empowers parents to teach kids the joy of charitable giving and smart money habits.

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haritable Impact, Canada’s most accessible donor-advised fund platform, has launched Charitable Allowance, a new tool that helps youth learn about giving back while building financial literacy. Designed to help make it easier for parents to raise socially conscious, moneysmart kids, the tool empowers young people to make their own charitable decisions.

Charitable Allowance provides a hands-on experience for children to explore charitable giving with their own giving account. With as little as $5 or $10 a month, parents or mentors can add funds to a child’s account,

set a giving frequency, and guide them as they explore causes they care about and give to charities they choose—whether it’s protecting endangered bees, helping local shelters, funding medical research, or any other cause facilitated by any registered Canadian charities.

Kids experience the joy of giving firsthand, that unique sense of fulfillment that comes from knowing they’ve made a difference, distinct from the excitement one might feel from getting a new toy or visiting their favourite place. Through this process, children not only develop personal financial skills by managing their own charitable dollars but also

cultivate compassion, becoming more likely to develop a lifelong habit of giving back.

“Charitable giving, like financial literacy, needs to be taught,” says John Bromley, CEO of Charitable Impact. “Charitable Allowance helps parents nurture empathy, financial decision-making skills, and a sense of social responsibility in their kids—and it can be fun too.”

“We designed Charitable Allowance to be simple, flexible, and impactful,” says Clif Bromley, Product Lead at Charitable Impact.

“Giving kids a charitable allowance inspires them to support causes they care about, practice generosity, and develop financial literacy.

It also offers parents, grandparents, and mentors a meaningful way to spark conversations about social responsibility, nurture empathy, and encourage action.”

Fostering a Giving Mindset from an Early Age

Research shows that habits formed in childhood tend to stick, and early exposure to giving can shape kids into generous, socially responsible adults who are more likely to be involved in giving back to their community.

Charitable Allowance makes this process easier and more engaging by allowing children to actively participate in charitable decisions, reinforcing the idea that generosity is a useful mindset.

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money for charities working to fund mental health services and resources for young people, said, “Encouraging kids to care about giving isn’t about pressuring them—it’s about building on what they already love. When children see that sharing their interests can benefit others and bring them a sense of fulfillment, giving becomes something they want to do.”

Charitable Allowance also enables extended family and friends to participate.

Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and mentors can contribute to the child’s charitable fund, track their progress, and engage in meaningful conversations about being generous through charitable giving.

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Charitable Allowance is available for free on Charitable Impact. Charitable dollars in the account can be donated to any registered Canadian charity that represents causes of their choice, and funds can remain in the account until the child decides how to use them. Parents and mentors can sign up for free on Charitable Impact’s website today

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Family Fun Kids Play Cafe Surrey, 604/593-5437 kidsplaycafe.ca

UBC Botanical Garden Vancouver, 604/822-5858 botanicalgarden.ubc.ca

Museum of Anthropology Vancouver, UBC moa.ubc.ca

Little Beans Play Cafe Port Moody, 604/492-0390 littlebeansplaycafe.ca

VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver vandusengarden.org

outdoors

Vancouver Canadians Baseball Vancouver, 604/872-5232 canadiansbaseball.com

Museum of Surrey Surrey, 604/592-6956 surrey.ca/culture-recreation/ 2372.aspx

Bear Creek Train Surrey, 604/501-1232 bctrains.com Burnaby Central Railway Burnaby, 604/291-0922 bcsme.org

indoor playzones GOLD: Extreme Air Park

Richmond, New West, Langley 604/244-5867 richmond.extremeairpark.com

The Hive Climbing North Van, Vancouver, Surrey, PoCo 604/683-4483 hiveclimbing.com

SILVER: Adventure Zone and Toddler Zone

Jungle Jacs Port Coquitlam, 604/941-2518 junglejacs.com

Kids Market, Vancouver 604/608-6699 theadventurezone.ca

BRONZE: The World of Kidropolis

Richmond, 604/285-7529 (PLAY) kidtropolis.ca 365 fundays theme park Richmond, 604/370-0093 365fundays.ca Capital City Classic Arcade New West, 604/553-8555 capcityarcade.com Castle Royale West Van, 604/925-0707 castleroyale.ca Circuit Circus Kids Market, Vancouver 604/608-6699 The Cove Indoor Play New Westminster, 778/820-0843 thecoveindoorplay.com

Mino Kids World Playground Richmond, 778/588-6450 minokidsworld.com Planet Lazer Richmond, Langley, New West 604/448-9999 planetlazer.net Play Abby Surrey, Abbotsford, 604/853-7529 playabby.com Playsticity Vancouver playsticity.ca VR Funtastic World Kids Market, Vancouver vrfuntasticworld.com Wonderlands Tsawwassen, 604/670-3337 wonderlands.ca

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel Burnaby, 604/293-6500 burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Fort Langley National Historic Site parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/ langley George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary Delta, 604/946-6980 reifelbirdsanctuary.com Greater Vancouver Zoo Aldergrove, 604/856-6825 gvzoo.com Grouse Mountain North Van, 604/980-9311 grousemountain.com Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site Steveston, 604/664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org Historic Stewart Farm Surrey, 604/592-6956 surrey.ca/arts-culture/historicstewart-farm facebook.com/HeritageSurrey Honeybee Centre Surrey, 604/879-6052 honeybeecentre.com

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Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre North Van, 604/990-3755 ecologycentre.ca

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Flyoland Tsawwassen, 604/382-5008 tsawwassen-mills.flyoland.ca

SILVER: Circus Play Cafe

Fun4Kidz Richmond, 604/220-9358 fun4kidz.ca

BRONZE: PlayScape Café

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Vancouver, 604/731-0730 petiteforet.co Vancouver, 604/558-2545 circusplaycafe.com Vancouver, 604/924-7529 playscapecafe.com

6pack Indoor Beach & CourtSide Cafe Richmond, 604/321-6800 6packbeach.com

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North Van, 604/929-5610 maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Maplewood Farm is five acres of rural family fun in the urban heart of the North Shore. The farm is home to many friendly domestic animals and birds, and offers a unique and enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.

Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment 2340 River Road, Richmond

Royal BC Museum Victoria, 888/447-7977 royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Wildplay Elements Park Maple Ridge, 855/595-2251 wildplay.com Ages 5+

Steveston Tram Richmond, 604/238-8081 richmond.ca/culture/sites/tram/ abouttram.htm

museums and points of interest

Urban Safari Rescue Society Surrey, 604/531-1100 urbansafari.ca Advanced booking required

GOLD: Science World

Vancouver, 604/443-7443 scienceworld.ca

Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver, 604/662-4719 vanartgallery.bc.ca

SILVER: Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Maritime Museum Vancouver, 604/257-8300 vanmaritime.com

Vancouver, 604/659-FISH visitvanaqua.org

BRONZE: Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel Burnaby, 604/293-6500 burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Beaty Biodiversity Museum Vancouver, UBC, 604/827-4955 beatymuseum.ubc.ca Bill Reid Gallery Vancouver, 604/682-3455 billreidgallery.ca Britannia Mine Museum Britannia Beach, 1-800/896-4044 britanniaminemuseum.ca Canadian Museum of Flight Langley, 604/532-0035 canadianflight.org

Evergreen Cultural Centre

Coquitlam, 604/927-6555 evergreenculturalcentre.ca The Tri-Cities venue for live arts events, exhibitions, and experiences, just steps away from the Lafarge Lake – Douglas Skytrain station. They provide a thrilling season of live performances, family events, art programs for youth & adults, and free visual art exhibitions at the Art Gallery at Evergreen.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Vancouver, 604/738-7827 spacecentre.ca Kids Market Vancouver, 604/689-8447 kidsmarket.ca

Vancouver Police Museum Vancouver, 604/665-3346 vancouverpolicemuseum.ca

amusement and water parks GOLD: Granville Island SILVER: Playland at the PNE

Vancouver, 604/253-2311 pne.ca

BRONZE: Destination Cultus Water and Theme Parks cultus.com

Big Splash Water Slide Park Tsawwassen, 778/434-4840 bigsplashwaterpark.ca Granville Island Waterpark Vancouver, 604/257-8195 Newton Wave Pool Surrey, 604/501-5540 Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience Waterpark Aldergrove, 604/857-4299 tol.ca Watermania Richmond, 604/448-5353 richmond.ca/parksrec/pools/ watermania

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Hiking in Whistler Blackcomb

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any think the local mountains can only be enjoyed during the winter. Little do they know the local mountains come alive with outdoor activities for families during the warmer months.

Offering a wide range of activities from fun adventures to educational experiences there is something for everyone. Take a day trip to the local mountains—Cypress, Mt. Seymour or Grouse Mountain—or venture a little further and have a night in Whistler. These mountains are great destinations for making lasting memories with your family.

Whistler Blackcomb:

A Family Adventure Playground

Whistler Blackcomb is not only one of the largest ski resorts in North America but also a year-round destination for families, offering something for children of all ages. During the summer, the resort transforms into a mountain playground that’s brimming with fun, exciting activities.

Mountain Biking for Beginners: Mountain biking is one of Whistler’s most popular activities and is not limited to only experienced riders. With 200+ km of downhill mountain terrain or in the family-friendly Valley Trail system, there is no shortage of places to go. After mid-May, enjoy the downhill bike park recently rated best in the world.

If you’re just starting out, the park offers skills clinics for children 3+ to adults.

Zip-Lining: If you are okay with heights why not zip-line through Whistler’s alpine landscape. There are lines suitable for ages 6+ that send you soaring over the treetops and feeling the rush of the wind as you glide from platform to platform.

Cypress Mountain:

Outdoor Fun for Young Adventurers

Cypress Mountain, located in West Vancouver, is a family-friendly mountain that offers an array of exciting activities for everyone dur-

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ing the summer. Known for its breathtaking views of the city and ocean, Cypress provides plenty of opportunities for kids to explore the great outdoors.

Ride the Eagle Coaster: Ready for a rush?

From June to September you can take a ride on the Eagle Coaster, departing from the top of Black Mountain. This captivating ride spans over 1700 meters and boasts an impressive vertical drop of 279 meters.

Children from 3 to 7 can ride with an adult.

Hiking Trails for Families: Cypress Mountain

is home to a range of family-friendly hiking trails of moderate difficulty, ranging from 6–12 kilometres in length. Don’t worry about descending the mountain when you’re tired after your hike. Just visit the Snack Shack atop the Eagle Chairlift to grab your “download” ticket. Please note that the last chair down is 6:40 pm.

Scenic Gondola and Family-Friendly Hiking Trails: From April until September, enjoy

Whistler’s stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains by riding the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Once you reach the top, families can choose from the 50+km of alpine hiking trails meandering through an ever changing landscape including lush meadows, wildflowers, streams, and glacial lakes. Some trails are short and accessible for strollers, making them perfect for younger children. Families can spend time walking or running through the meadows, taking in breathtaking views, and spotting wildlife including marmots, deer, bears and eagles.

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NEW! Mountain Coaster at Grouse Mountain

Mountain Bike Park Trails: From June 2025

you will be able to take the Screaming Eagle chairlift to the only lift-accessed bike park on the North Shore.

With a focus on family-friendly fun and progression, the trails at Grouse Mountain will be a great stepping stone to the worldclass trails already present on the North Shore, and will allow for quicker, more frequent laps by eliminating the need for climbing or shuttling.

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Enjoying the view from Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler ( PHOTO: TOURISM WHISTLER/GUY FATTA)

Mt. Seymour:

provide a great opportunity for kids to engage with nature in a deeper way while offering a bit of a challenge for those who are up for it.

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Hiking Trails and Nature Exploration

Mt. Seymour offers a variety of nature-based activities for younger hikers. It’s known for its beautiful scenery, wildlife, and easy access to outdoor activities suitable for all ages.

Goldie Lake Interpretive Trail: The Goldie

Lake Loop is approximately 2 km in length.

Walk time is about an hour. This trail takes you past historic mountain cabins and through the temperate rainforest. Black bears may also be spotted during your journey.

Dog Mountain Trail: A relatively easy trail

leading to a stunning viewpoint. Along the way, children can explore the natural world, look for wildlife, and spot flowers and plants unique to the region.

Backcountry: For families seeking a more rug-

ged experience, backcountry trails provide a great way to explore the wilderness. They

Grouse Mountain: A Family Favorite

Exciting new developments are debuting at Grouse Mountain, the “Peak of Vancouver,” this summer! Just a short trip from downtown, the mountain offers a variety of funfilled summer adventures waiting to be explored.

Mountain Coaster: Opening this spring, a new

1,434 metre ride is coming to the left of the well-known ski-hill “The Cut”. Adventurers will be taken on an exhilarating ride of twists and turns, weaving through a series of trees and exciting features before being greeted by an awe-inspiring view of Vancouver. The track is a permanent structure, and a closed circuit which will return guests to the mountaintop without having to exit the cart.

At the top of Grouse Mountain, kids can visit the Grizzly Bear Refuge, where they can learn about and observe the two resident grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, in a natural habitat. This is an educational experience that introduces kids to wildlife conservation and allows them to learn more about these majestic creatures. Grouse Mountain also offers a variety of interactive wildlife experiences, where children can engage with local flora and fauna.

Vancouver’s mountain resorts provide the ultimate summer destination for families, offering a wide range of fun, exciting, and educational activities that will keep kids entertained and engaged. Whether it’s hiking through scenic trails, biking down mountain paths, meeting wildlife, or experiencing thrilling rides, the mountains are a perfect place to make unforgettable family memories this summer. These resorts offer something for every age and ability, ensuring that children will have an exciting time while exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. So pack your bags, grab the kids, and head to the mountains for a summer of adventure!

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GOLD: In the Company of Fairies

GOLD: Adventure Zone and Toddler Zone

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SILVER: Rock n’ Beau 604/970-4149 rocknbeau.com

BRONZE: Sportball Lower Mainland 604/688-3157 sportball.ca

Fairy Skye Langley, 604/209-5435 fairyskye.com Higher Function 204/295-6435 higher-function.com

Kids Market, Vancouver 604/608-6699 theadventurezone.ca

SILVER: The Arts Conservatory

Richmond, 604/241-0141 theartsconservatory.ca Enjoy a stress-free party— our hosts handle setup and cleanup! Choose from fun and educational activities like cooking, art, dance and more!

Party includes table covers, plates, cutlery, napkins and a backdrop with optional balloon stands, sashes and crowns!

BRONZE: Mino Kids World Playground

Richmond, 778/588-6450 minokidsworld.com 6pack Indoor Beach Richmond, 604/321-6800 6packbeach.com

Home baby & children’s items

GOLD: Westcoast Kids Vancouver, Richmond westcoastkids.ca

SILVER: Dilly Dally Toy Store

Vancouver, 604/252-9727 dillydallykids.ca

BRONZE: Kaboodles Toy Store

Kids Market, Vancouver 604/684-0066 Vancouver, 604/558-1117 kaboodles.ca Active Baby North Vancouver, Surrey, Langley activebaby.ca Baby enRoute Burnaby, Richmond babyenroute.com

independent toys & gifts GOLD: Granville Island Toy Company

Vancouver, 604/684-0076 toycompany.ca

SILVER: Kaboodles Toy Store

Kids Market, Vancouver 604/684-0066 Vancouver, 604/558-1117 kaboodles.ca

BRONZE: Dilly Dally Toy Store

Vancouver, 604/252-9727 dillydallykids.ca Baby enRoute Burnaby, Richmond babyenroute.com Splash Toy Store Richmond, 604/241-0234 splashtoyshop.ca

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Maplewood Farm

North Van, 604/929-5610 maplewoodfarm.bc.ca/thingsto-do/birthday-parties Maplewood Farm offers unique birthday party packages for animal lovers of all ages. With four different party options, enjoy our brightly lit indoor 1200 sq foot party room with scenic views of the farm and animals from all angles.

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Digital Device Check-in

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n January of last year, a series of actions aimed at enhancing student safety and well-being concerning digital technology was initiated by the provincial government.

The integration of personal digital devices (PDDs) into classrooms has been a topic of significant discussion, as technology becomes increasingly embedded in daily life.

The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for the adoption of digital learning platforms. Educators sought innovative solutions to engage students in virtual settings, leading to a surge in the use of educational technologies, but everyone has been back in the classroom for years, so how should we approach technology now?

Provincial Initiatives and Guidelines

Recognizing both the advantages and potential pitfalls of PDD usage in educational settings, the BC government announced guidelines on the use of PDDs in schools, which were set for implementation in the 2024–25 academic year.These guidelines aimed to mitigate distractions, address the habit-forming nature of digital platforms, and combat the rise in cyberbullying, all of which can adversely affect the learning process and student welfare. The school year is coming to an end, what was the outcome of these

guidelines? How did the various school districts manage them?

District-Level Responses

In alignment with provincial directives, various school districts across BC have formulated policies to regulate PDD usage. Most include the following: • Elementary students are prohibited from accessing or using PDDs during school hours, effectively enforcing a “bell-to-bell” restriction.

• Secondary school students are not permitted PDDs during instructional time unless explicitly allowed by educators for specific curricular objectives. Exceptions are made for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or medical needs that necessitate device usage.

The province is also providing digital literacy training for students and parents, so they have the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe from online harms, become good digital citizens and develop healthy relationships with technology.

Challenges and Considerations

The integration of PDDs in classrooms presented several challenges:

• Distractions: Unregulated device usage can lead to constant interruptions from notifications, hindering student concentration and engagement.

• Health Implications: Excessive screen time has been linked to various health concerns, including eye strain, sleep disturbances, and reduced physical activity.

• Equity Issues: Not all students have equal access to personal digital devices, leading to disparities in learning opportunities.

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted that while technology offers personalized instruction, it also leads to distractions and teacher burnout. Despite 50% of teachers reporting increased digital classwork, detractors argue that it misaligns with health advice to limit screen time. Students spend significant portions of their school day on these devices, with some preferring traditional methods due to focus and health concerns. Research on the effectiveness of educational technology is mixed, highlighting that while digital tools have improved specific learning outcomes, many claims by tech companies are overstated.

Moving Forward

The discourse around PDDs in BC classrooms underscores the need for a balanced approach that leverages technological advancements while safeguarding student well-being. Ongoing collaboration among educators, policymakers, parents, and students is essential to navigate the complexities of digital integration in education. By fostering environments that promote responsible and purposeful use of technology, BC aims to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for a digitally connected world.

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Unplugged Canada: A Commitment to Protecting Childhood in the Digital Age

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nplugged Canada is a grassroots movement aimed at educating parents about the risks of early smartphone use and inspiring a collective commitment to restoring childhood. To do this, they aim to reduce children’s exposure to smartphones and prioritize their mental health by helping parents make more informed decisions about when to introduce technology into their children’s lives.

Unplugged Pledge

The Unplugged Pledge is a promise to refrain from giving children smartphones until they are old enough to handle them responsibly, at least 14 years old. Of course “dumb” phones and smart watches can be used as communication tools.

By signing the pledge, parents join to shift the cultural expectation around smartphones.

Instead of viewing early smartphone use as a given, the pledge invites parents to take time and consider the long-term implications of digital exposure for their children. The idea is to create a more thoughtful, intentional approach to technology use in children’s lives, emphasizing that childhood should be a time for exploration, play, and real-life connections, not a time to be consumed by screens.

The Impact of Excessive Screen Time

Research shows that too much exposure to smartphones can impair cognitive development, hinder creativity, and contribute to emotional and social challenges. Children who spend excessive time on screens may: • Struggle to develop important skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.

• Be exposed to potential dangers, including inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators, without proper supervision and guidance.

• Feel isolated, low self-esteem, and anxiety, through social media use.

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• Miss out on the opportunities for face-toface interaction that are essential for emotional growth.

Creating Real-Life Connections

Real-life experiences of outdoor play, sports, creative arts, and/or community involvement, are critical to a child’s overall development. These activities help children build resilience, strengthen emotional bonds, and learn how to navigate challenges in healthy ways. Being in nature, engaging in physical play, and interacting with friends and peers in person all contribute to the development of social and emotional intelligence.

Unplugged Canada advocates for a childhood filled with opportunities for creativity and curiosity. By removing the distractions of smartphones, children are free to explore the world around them and develop their own sense of identity. Instead of scrolling through a screen, they can engage with the natural world, interact with others, and pursue their passions.

The Role of Parents and Communities

Parents play a central role in shaping the experiences and future of their children. By signing the Unplugged Pledge, parents commit to protecting their children from the risks of early smartphone exposure. This commitment extends beyond just one family, it is part of a larger movement aimed at creating a culture that values childhood and places greater emphasis on face-to-face connections.

Unplugged Canada encourages communities to come together to share resources, experiences, and ideas. The movement offers support for parents who are taking the pledge, providing educational materials, tips for reducing screen time, and suggestions for fostering healthy digital habits. By creating a network of like-minded families, Unplugged Canada helps to reinforce the idea that prioritizing mental and emotional well-being is a shared goal.

Advocacy and Awareness

Through research, advocacy, and community initiatives, Unplugged Canada aims to influence policies and practices that promote healthy screentime habits for children. They advocate for broader societal changes, such as more stringent regulations on digital media and stronger protections for children’s mental health.

The organization’s website offers valuable insights, real-world examples, and stories of success to aid parents. With this knowledge, families can make informed decisions about their children’s digital lives, knowing that they are part of a larger movement that prioritizes their children’s long-term well-being.

The Future of Childhood

Unplugged Canada envisions a future where children grow up without the constant pressure of smartphone culture, in an environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and emotional development—free from the distractions of addictive algorithms and screen time overload. By committing to this cause, families and communities are creating a foundation for healthier, happier, and more connected generations.

By choosing to unplug, and joining the 410 other schools and 1,784 pledges, families are not just saying no to smartphones, they are saying yes to the richness of real-life experiences, authentic connections, and a childhood that is free to thrive in the world beyond the screen.

Unplugged Canada’s mission is to unplug smart phones, rekindle real-life connections, and guide our children towards a life filled with the warmth of human relationships and the beauty of the natural world. www.unpluggedcanada.com

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GOLD: West Point Grey Preschool

Vancouver, 604/434-9611 westsidemontessoriacademy.ca WMA’s not-for-profit mission is to provide a safe, supportive educational environment that nurtures every child’s natural love of learning. We are committed to providing the tools, the guides and the prepared environment to allow each child to flourish socially and academically, reaching their full potential.

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SILVER: Southpointe Academy

Tsawwassen, 604/948-8826 southpointe.ca Co-ed, grades PS–12

BRONZE: Mulgrave School West Van, 604/922-3223 mulgrave.com Co-ed, grades Pre-K–12

HongDe Elementary Vancouver, 604/416-0386 hongdeschool.ca Urban Academy New Westminster, 604/524-2211 urbanacademy.ca

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Vancouver, 604/257-8140 westpointgrey.org/programs/ licensed-preschool West Point Grey Licensed Preschool at Aberthau offers care for children 30 months to 5 years old in a learningthrough-play environment.

Uniquely located in a mansion with large outdoor space this preschool is a hidden gem on the West Side of Vancouver.

SILVER: North Star Montessori

Co-ed, grades PS–7 North Van, 604/980-1205 northstarmontessori.ca North Star offers an authentic Montessori program from Infancy to Grade 7. Committed to meeting the developmental needs of each child, we foster a love of learning, independence, and respect. Practical experiences build confidence and inspire an intrinsic motivation to ‘learn’ and ‘do’ that students carry with them throughout their lives.

BRONZE: Renaissance Kids

Richmond, 604/241-0826 renaissancekids.ca As Richmond’s premier and largest single-location daycare, we blend Reggio Emilia, Montessori, multiple intelligence, and emergent curriculum with fine arts taught by specialized teachers. By rolemodeling kindness and giving back to the community, we nurture empathy in our future leaders.

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Vancouver, 604/812-2020, 604/968-4501 aslandacademy.ca Asland Learning Academy fosters academic excellence and personal growth through flexible drop-in day camps, tutoring, and after-school programs. We offer convenient school pick-up and subjects like STEM, mathematics, French, Spanish, Chinese, 3D printing, and coding — empowering students to thrive academically and beyond.

Caterpillar Fun House Daycare

1-833-FUN-4-KID caterpillarfunhouse.com Caterpillar Fun House Montessori Daycare provides high-quality childcare and Montessori-based learning for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.

With five locations in Surrey and North Delta, we offer a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children to thrive.

Goodwin Academy

5 Locations in Surrey, 1 coming to Abbotsford goodwinacademy.ca They strive to provide safe dependable childcare when you need it. Let them care for your child. They provide parents with peace of mind through their many safety features, extended hours, educational components, arts programs, open layouts, and caring staff.

Muddy Boot Prints East Vancouver, 604/781-3473 muddybootprints.com

PJ Kids

West Van, 604/926-5972 pjkidsclub.com A play-based child care program for children 2.5 to 5 years old, with a French enriched curriculum offering half-day and full-day sessions, based on the BC Early Learning Framework. PJ Kids has a great teacher-children ratio, small class sizes, a wonderful playground, and Music and

French Lessons. Located in the heart of Dundarave, they are a short walk from the Community Center and the Library. The qualified and dedicated ECE teachers have a passion for working with young children.

Rothewood Academy Richmond, South Surrey, White Rock, 604/279-1818 rothewood.com

Westside Montessori Academy

Vancouver, 604/434-9611 westsidemontessoriacademy.ca WMA’s not-for-profit mission is to provide a safe, supportive educational environment that nurtures every child’s natural love of learning. We are committed to providing the tools, the guides and the prepared environment to allow each child to flourish socially and academically, reaching their full potential.

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Asland Learning Academy

Vancouver, 604/812-2020, 604/968-4501 aslandacademy.ca Asland Learning Academy fosters academic excellence and personal growth through flexible drop-in day camps, tutoring, and after-school programs. We offer convenient school pick-up and subjects like STEM, mathematics, French, Spanish, Chinese, 3D printing, and coding — empowering students to thrive academically and beyond.

Aspire Math Academy West Van, 604/902-2217 aspiremathacademy.com Book Smart Tutors Lower Mainland, 604/227-2882 booksmarttutors.ca DJ Math Tutoring 604/313-5595 djmathtutoring.ca Edify Learning Spaces Lower Mainland edifylearningspaces.com

GOLD: Kumon 800/222-6284 kumon.com

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Vancouver, North Vancouver, and across BC 604.873.8139 ldsociety.ca

SILVER: School Is Easy Tutoring

Pear Tree Education Vancouver, 604/355-2155 pear-tree.ca

Richmond/Vancouver 604/283-9914 Tri-Cities/Surrey 604/439-1790 Burnaby/North & West Van 604/900-1604 schooliseasy.com Providing award winning in-home/online tutoring since 2002. Grades K–University (all subjects) including special ed, autism, ADHD, study skills, IB, SAT prep, university prep, French immersion, Socials, Calculus, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English, Essays, ESL etc. Free consultation.

BRONZE: West Coast Centre for Learning Surrey, 778/839-5515 wccl.ca

Renaissance Academy

604/241-0826 renaissanceacademy.ca Renaissance Academy offers a hub of services for kids of all ages, including daycare, preschool, enrichment classes (STEM, French, Mandarin, reading & writing), before & after school care, plus Pro-D day, winter, spring & summer camps — a one-stop destination for families year-round.

Spirit of Math West Van, Vancouver, Richmond, South Surrey 1-866/767-6284 spiritofmath.com Unique Minds Learning West Van, 604/925-6056 uniqueminds.ca

Healthy Meals for Kids, Savings for Families in BC Information from the Government of BC

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he governments of Canada and British Columbia have created a program to provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. Through this program they save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. They also support local economies, farmers and producers by sourcing food grown locally, whenever possible.

On March 7, 2025, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, announced an agreement that will enable British Columbia to enhance school food programs for 90,000 kids in just over 1,000 schools across the province this school year. With this agreement, families in British Columbia with two children in school can save an estimated $800 in grocery bills a year on average.

“When kids are hungry, they can’t focus—it’s that simple. That’s why we’re making sure more kids in BC get healthy meals at school, with food grown right here in Canada whenever possible.

It helps parents save hundreds on groceries, aims to support local farmers and local economies, and most importantly, makes sure kids have the fuel they need to learn—because no child should have to get through the school day on an empty stomach.” —The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

Our National School Food Program is a direct investment into the middle class— helping teachers and making mornings a little easier for working families. It is also a safety net for the kids who need this support the most. As part of this agreement, the Government of Canada will invest approxi-

mately $39.4 million over the next three years to enhance school food programs in the province to feed more kids, including in rural and remote areas. This investment will mean important improvements to school food programs such as increasing the number of students served, purchasing much-needed school kitchen equipment, and increasing the nutrition of school meals which will provide more inclusive menu options that take into account dietary restrictions and cultural preferences.

Now more than ever, families are choosing to eat locally grown food, and this is reflected in BC’s school food programming, which aims to build strong community partnerships with local growers and food producers to see more BC food in schools, ultimately investing back in local economic growth, where possible.

Building a national school food program is part of the federal government’s commitment to help make life more affordable for families across the country. “This is a big step forward in making sure kids right across the country have the food they need to succeed in school.

Through this partnership with the Government of British Columbia, we’re investing in our children’s future—serving up healthy, local meals so they can learn and grow.” —The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food .

To help your school get a school lunch program advocate at the school level through your PAC, school board, and with the provincial government. The resources are there to ensure every child has access to healthy meals.

Quick facts • British Columbia is the latest to join forces with the Government of Canada to ensure children have access to nutritious school meals. They will continue working with all provinces, territories, Indigenous partners and stakeholders to ensure every child in Canada has the food they need to reach their full potential.

• Budget 2024’s investment of $1 billion over five years includes distinctionsbased funding for First Nations on reserves as well as Inuit, Métis and modern treaty and self-government agreement holders. We are working directly with Indigenous partners on the rollout of that funding, with more information to come.

• In addition to the National School Food Program, the federal government launched the new School Food Infrastructure Fund in September. The Fund will deliver over $20 million to help not-for-profit organizations invest in infrastructure and equipment to support school food programming across Canada.

• In 2023, the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia allocated $71.5 million annually in dedicated, multiyear funding to school districts to create and expand school food programs in schools.

• This initiative, known as Feeding Futures, aims to provide students with stigma-free access to nutritious, locally sourced food, enhancing their learning outcomes and fostering stronger connections with their school communities.

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Classes and Programs Just for Kicks School of Dance Surrey, 604/596-4161 justforkicksschoolofdance.com Ages 3+ North Shore Academy of Dance North Van, 604/987-3814 nsad.ca Ages 3–18

dance GOLD: Dance Co

Vancouver, Arbutus & East Van, 604/736-3394 danceco.com Ages 3+

SILVER: The Arts Conservatory

Richmond, 604/241-0141 theartsconservatory.ca Ages 3+ The Arts Conservatory is a fine arts institution that delivers quality and elevated arts education. Our services are in one location with specially purposed spaces for visual arts, dance and music.With our team of professional and certified instructors, we will nurture your children’s creativity, cognitive and emotional development and foster important life skills that extend beyond the realm of art.

BRONZE: Seymour Dance North Van, 604/929-6060 seymourdance.com Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy Vancouver, Burnaby 604/671-9182 mozaicoflamenco.com

Arts Umbrella – Dance

Vancouver 604/681-5268 artsumbrella.com Ages 2–22 Arts Umbrella Dance teaches self-expression through ballet fundamentals. From our general programming, to professional

training programs, to summer intensives, our rigorous and supportive approach nurtures dancers aged 2–22 to achieve their full potential. At the professional level, our graduates go on to perform with some of the world’s most prestigious companies.

AUUC School of Dance Vancouver, 604/254-3436 auucvancouver.ca Ages 3 to adult Boogaloo Academy Vancouver, 604/805-0558 boogalooacademy.com Ages 5 months+ Bright Stars Vancouver, 604/725-1607 brightstars.ca Ages 2+ Creative Edge School of Arts Abbotsford, 604/855-3343 creativeedgebc.com Ages 2+ E.J.S. School of Fine Arts Surrey, 604/596-4883 ejsfinearts.com Ages 5+ Gabriela’s Movement Studio Richmond, 604/272-0607 movementstudio.ca Ages 1–9 Goh Ballet Academy Vancouver, 604/872-4014 gohballet.com Ages 4–17 hz Ballet Classique Burnaby, 604/299-9698 balletclassique.com Ages 18 months+

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Tri-City Dance Centre Coquitlam, 604/523-6868 tricitydance.com Ages 3+ Tutu School North Van, 778/732-5044 tutuschool.com/northvancouver

North Shore Celtic Ensemble North Van, 604/987-4063 nsce.ca Ages 8–18

Vancouver Phoenix International Academy of Dance Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey 778/885-3456; 604/600-8066 vpdance.ca Ages 4+

Pacific Dance Arts Vancouver, 604/738-8575 pacificdancearts.ca Ages 3+

Vancouver Tap Dance Society East Vancouver, 604/253-0293 vantapdance.com Ages 3+

Panorama Dance Fleetwood Surrey 604/599-4011 Ridge Surrey, 604/599-9351 panoramadance.com

Vancouver Academy of Dance Vancouver, Richmond 604/231-8293 vancouverdance.com Ages 3+

Perform Art Studios North Van, 604/988-4420 performartstudios.com Ages 3–18 Pink Petal Ballet North Van pinkpetal.ca Ages 2+ Place des Arts Coquitlam, 604/664-1636 placedesarts.ca Ages 3+ Pulse Dance Centre Port Coquitlam 604/474-3466 onthepulse.ca Ages 2+ Rain City Dance School Vancouver, 604/369-4440 raincitydance.com Ages 4+ Reflection Dance Studio White Rock, 604/355-4199 reflectiondancestudio.com Ages 5+ School of Music and Dance Langley, Surrey and White Rock musicanddance.org Ages 2+ The Happening Dance Studio Vancouver, 604/690-3577 thehappeningdance.com The Landing Dance Centre South Vancouver, 604/325-8653 TheLandingDance.com Ages 8 to adult

Wee Dance Vancouver, New West, Surrey, White Rock 604/720-0544 weedance.com WestCoast Dance Fit Vancouver westcoastdancefit.com World Dance Co Burnaby, 604/517-4644 worlddanceco.com Ages 3+

music GOLD: Long & McQuade Music Lesson Centres

Abbotsford, Campbell River, Chilliwack, Courtenay, Duncan, Kamloops, Langford, Langley, Nanaimo, North Van, Port Coquitlam, Prince George, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, White Rock long-mcquade.com/lessons They offer private one-onone lessons custom-tailored to the needs and goals of the individual student as well as a variety of group lessons. Their students range from children just beginning their journey in music, to those prepping for university, from young adults who just like to sing, to seniors who enjoy music and the social

aspect. They offer affordable rates and a wide variety of lessons but more importantly, they are a home for anyone who loves music and wants to explore it.Their music lessons are available online and in person. All ages.

SILVER: The Arts Conservatory

Richmond, 604/241-0141 theartsconservatory.ca Ages 3+ The Arts Conservatory is a fine arts institution that delivers quality and elevated arts education. Their services are in one location with specially purposed spaces for visual arts, dance and music. With their team of professional and certified instructors, they will nurture your children’s creativity, cognitive and emotional development and foster important life skills that extend beyond the realm of art.

BRONZE: Colourstrings Conservatory of Music

129 East 8th Ave, Vancouver colourstrings.ca Music & Movement Group Classes (3 months–6 yrs): In age-specific groups, children enjoy fun songs, Kodaly-based games that develop a solid musical foundation. The more advanced classes introduce music reading and writing.

Instrumental & Singing Lessons 5 yrs to Adult: Violin, Viola, Piano, Cello, Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, Theory, Drums, String Groups.

Arbutus Music Academy Vancouver arbutusmusicacademy.com Ages 3+ BC Conservatory of Music Burnaby, 604/299-2984 bccmusic.ca Ages 4+ BC Registered Music Teachers Assoc.

604/733-5531 bcrmta.bc.ca All ages Campos Music Vancouver, 604/325-0480 camposmusic.ca Ages 4+

Classes and Programs Carillon Music Surrey, 604/591-1161 carillonmusicacademy.com Ages 2.5+

Place des Arts Coquitlam, 604/664-1636 placedesarts.ca Ages 6 months+

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Deep Cove Music North Vancouver, 604/929-2683 deepcovemusic.com Ages 5+

Richmond Community Music School 604/272-5227 richmondmusicschool.ca Ages 4+

GOLD: Arts Umbrella – Theatre, Music & Film

Delta Community Music School Delta, 604/946-1280 dcms.ca Ages 5+

School of Music and Dance Langley, Surrey, White Rock musicanddance.org Ages 3+

E.J.S. School of Fine Arts Surrey, 604/596-4883 ejsfinearts.com Ages 4+ Jean Lyons School of Music Vancouver, 604/734-4019 jeanlyonsmusic.com All ages Jumpstart Music & Movement Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Ridge Meadows facebook.com/jumpstartmusicandmovement/ Newborn to 5 years Kidchoir North and West Van kidchoir.com Ages 6–13 Langley Community Music School 604/534-2848 langleymusic.com Ages 3 months+

Tom Lee Music Academy Lower Mainland 604/688-8929 tomleemusic.ca Vancouver Academy of Music Vancouver, 604/734-2301 vam.bc.ca Ages 3.5–18 Vancouver Central School of Music Vancouver, 604/565-8999 vcsom.com Ages 5+ Vancouver Children’s Choir 604/682-6363 vancouverchildrenschoir. ca Girls 8–16, Boys 8–12 VSO School of Music 604/915-9300 vsoschoolofmusic.ca Ages 0+

Music for Young Children 800/828-4334 myc.com Ages 3–9 years

Vancouver Suzuki Centre Vancouver vancouversuzukicentre.com Ages 3+

North Shore Celtic Ensemble North Van, 604/987-4063 nsce.ca Ages 7+

Vancouver Youth Choir Vancouver, 778/776-8173 vancouveryouthchoir.com Ages 5–24

North Shore Music Academy North Van, 604/925-3403 nsma.ca Ages 3+ North Shore Music Together Multiple locations in North Van, 778/899-5004 northshoremusictogether. com Ages 0–5 yrs Oakridge Music Studio Vancouver, 604/321-1551 omusicstudios.com

Western Conservatory of Music Langley, 604/530-0317 westernconservatoryofmusic.ca Ages 3+ Westside Music Together Vancouver, 778/829-6651 westsidemusictogether.ca Ages 0+ Wonder of Learning Vancouver, 604/829-1346 wonderoflearning.ca Ages 2.5+

Vancouver, Surrey 604/681-5268/ 604/497-0308 artsumbrella.com Ages 2–19 Costumes, improv, script work, character studies, theatrical performances, and local tours! Arts Umbrella’s Theatre, Music & Film programs nurture young performers’ creativity. Actors in our general program, intensives, troupes, and camps experience a wide range of performance styles, from Shakespeare to film acting. Be curious, be bold, be yourself.

SILVER: The Arts Conservatory BRONZE: Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools

Gateway Academy: Acting, Musical Theatre

Richmond, 604/2474975 gatewaytheatre.com/ academy Ages 6–18 Year-long Classes and Summer Camps Whether your child is outgoing or shy, Gateway Academy provides performance and life skills for kids to express themselves confidently.

Students get the unique opportunity to learn inside a professional theatre taught by industry artists in a safe, welcoming environment.

Inspire Arts Academy Surrey, 604/818-3731 inspirearts.ca Ages 5–12 JCC Performing Arts School Vancouver, 604/257-5111 jccgv.com Ages 6+ Place des Arts Coquitlam, 604/664-1636

placedesarts.ca Ages 4+ Queen’s Academy of The Arts Burnaby, 778/233-8591 queensacademy.ca Ages: 4-11

SILVER: Arts Umbrella – Art & Design

Vancouver Performing Stars Vancouver, 604/671-3775 performingstars.ca

Vancouver, Surrey 604/681-5268/ 604/497-0308 artsumbrella.com Ages 2–19 In our Art & Design classes, young artists learn to develop ideas and reflect the world around them. Their art takes many forms—sculptures, animations, paintings, models, movies, photos, designs, and more. From general programming to advanced classes, scholarships, portfolio building, and exhibition opportunities, there are endless ways to express your creativity.

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BRONZE: The Arts Conservatory

Shoreline Studios (Acting) Vancouver, 604/874-9979 shoreline-studios.com/ schedule-kids Ages 5–12 Surrey SPARK Stages: Performing Arts for Kids Surrey surrey.ca/spark Ages 0–12

GOLD: 4 Cats Arts Studios

North Van, Richmond, South Surrey, Vancouver, West Van 4cats.com

Richmond, 604/241-0141 theartsconservatory.ca Ages 3+ The Arts Conservatory is a fine arts institution that delivers quality and elevated arts education.

Weekly Programs Locations throughout the Lower Mainland 1-888/502-5253 lightsuptheatre.ca Ages 3–18 Step on stage and cue the confidence! At Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools, students develop performing arts skills through our singing, dancing, and acting classes. Every child gets a chance to shine, and fun is always part of the program. With new sessions starting each fall, winter, and spring, it’s never too late to make an entrance—sign up today!

Carousel Theatre for Young People Vancouver, 604/669-3410 carouseltheatre.ca Ages 3–18 CircusWest East Vancouver 604/252-3679 circuswest.com Ages 8–16 E.J.S. School of Fine Arts – Musical Theatre Surrey, 604/596-4883 ejsfinearts.com Ages 7+

With 17 locations across British Columbia.

Visit our website to find the location nearest you!

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Classes and Programs Their services are in one location with specially purposed spaces for visual arts, dance and music. With their team of professional and certified instructors,they will nurture your children’s creativity, cognitive and emotional development and foster important life skills that extend beyond the realm of art.

Build a Biz Kids Port Moody, 604/313-9996 buildabizkids.com

Artmania West Van, 604/670-7592 artmaniabc.ca

Petit Architect Design for Kids Vancouver, Richmond petitarchitect.com Ages 6–14

Creative Edge School of Arts Abbotsford, 604/855-3343 creativeedgebc.com Ages 6+ E.J.S. School of Fine Arts Surrey, 604/596-4883 ejsfinearts.com Ages 5+ Place des Arts Coquitlam, 604/664-1636 placedesarts.ca Ages 3+

specialty GOLD: Girl Guides of Canada Canada wide info@girlguides.ca girlguides.ca

SILVER: BrainSTEM Learning

North Van, 604/379-2767 brainstemlearning.ca Ages 4–14

BRONZE: Steamoji

Multiple locations across the Lower Mainland steamoji.com

Asland Learning Academy

Vancouver, 604/812-2020, 604/968-4501 aslandacademy.ca Asland Learning Academy fosters academic excellence and personal growth through flexible drop-in day camps, tutoring, and afterschool programs. We offer convenient school pick-up and subjects like STEM, mathematics, French, Spanish, Chinese, 3D printing, and coding — empowering students to thrive academically and beyond.

Chorus and Clouds Vancouver, 604/873-0091 chorusandclouds.ca 10 months–5 years Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art Vancouver, 604/733-1356 christianneslyceum.com Ages 1–8

Renaissance Academy

Richmond, 604/241-0826 renaissanceacademy.ca Ages 1+ Renaissance Academy of Learning’s unique partnership with The Arts Conservatory has created a model of childcare education that exemplifies excellence through its blend of academics and fine arts. To support parents with schoolaged children, the Spark Before and After School program has bus pick up and drop off to our center where children are taught STEM, cooking and visual arts.

SILVER: Jump Gymnastics

Vancouver (Cambie): 604/559-6492 Richmond: 604/559-6492 North Van: 604/559-6492 jumpgymnastics.ca Ages 0–7 Join The Sport Success Pathway, a step-by-step gymnastics program, for kids ages 2–7! Or join us in the gym with one of our punch pass programs for babies, toddlers, or siblings. Flexible punch pass programs focus on fun and connection in the gym! For babies, toddlers, and families with siblings between 2 and 7. Build skills and have fun!

BRONZE: Aquaventures Swim Centre

Vancouver, 604/736-SWIM aquaventuresswim.com Ages 6 months+ Absolute Cheer and Tumbling Camp North Van, 604/984-4107 absolutegym.ca Ages 5–12 Academie Duello Vancouver, 604/568-9907 academieduello.com

The C.O.D.E. (Creating Opportunities Defining Education) Initiative Vancouver (UBC) 778/875-0548 thecodeinitiative.ca

Burnaby New West Ringette New West, cometryringette.ca bnwr.ca Ages 4–14

Under the GUI – Coding for Kids Kitsilano, Burnaby, North Van, Coquitlam 604/700-9931 utgacademy.com Ages 7–15

Club Aviva Coquitlam, 604/526-4464 clubaviva.ca Ages 18 months+

Young Entrepreneur Learning Labs South Surrey/White Rock, Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, 1-800/243-0335 yelearninglabs.com Ages 7–15

sports GOLD: Pedalheads Bike Camps 1-888/886-6464 pedalheads.com Ages 2–12

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Come Try Ringette Burnaby, New West, Vancouver, Poco, Coquitlam, Fraser Valley, West/North Van, Richmond, Surrey, Chilliwack cometryringette.ca Ages 4–14 Dynamo Swim Club Burnaby, Surrey 778/866-6604 dynamoswimclub.net Ages 4–18 Climb Base5 North Van, 604/984-9080 climbbase5.com Ages 6–18 FreeKick FC Vancouver, 604/551-7006 freekickfc.com

RBL Basketball Vancouver, 604/269-0221 RBLBasketball.com Ages 5–15 Richmond Gymnastics Association 604/278-3614 richmondgymnastics.com Ages 18 months+ Soccer Shots Burnaby, New West, Surrey, Coquitlam, Delta, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley soccershots.org Sportball 604/688-3157 sportball.ca Ages 16 months–12 yrs

Grandview Skating Club grandviewskatingclub.com Ages 3+

Tri-Cities Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Port Moody 866/936-1252 tricitiesgjj.com

Langley Gymnastics Foundation 604/455-8845 langleygymnastics.ca Ages 11 months+

TumbleTown Movement Education Centre Vancouver, 604/357-7355 tumbletown.ca Ages 4 months–8 years

Marina’s Swim School Richmond, Whiterock 604/818-4650 marinaswimschool.com

UBC Active Kids Gymnastics 604/822-2027 outreach.kin.educ.ubc.ca/ active-kids Ages 18 months–18 years

Momentum Ninja Port Coquitlam, 778/941-9631 momentumninja.com Ages 1 yr+ My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Surrey, Maple Ridge, Langley, Richmond mygym.ca Ages 6 weeks–10 yrs Phoenix Gymnastics Vancouver, 604/737-7693 phoenixgymnastics.com Ages 6 months+

Uphoria Yoga Vancouver, 604/326-2995 uphoriayoga.com Ages 3+ Wayland Sports Maple Ridge, 604/465-9293 waylandsports.com Ages walking to 10 yrs White Rock Gymnastics 604/542-0386 whiterockgym.org Ages walking to 11 yrs

Summer Camps You Need to Know About

By Lorrie Holmes

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ummer is almost here. That time of year when our kiddos will be ready to put their school books away and fill their backpacks full of snacks, sunscreen, bathing suits, and whatever else they need to accompany them on their adventures and explorations.

Though the featured summer camp choices in this story are by no means all inclusive of the wide variety that are offered provincewide, each camp provides so much opportunity for our kids to engage their minds and imaginations, learn new skills, while also building upon their social and emotional skills.

Overnight Summer Camps

Let’s start off with overnight summer camps as they have always been a highlight of summer break. Kids can spend a few nights to a few weeks diving into endless thrill seeking and social experiences—from water sports to ziplines, from nature hikes during the day to fun games, activities, and collaborative projects in the evenings. Of course, one unforgettable moment is the magic of sitting around the campfire and sharing songs and stories with youth leaders and new friends.

When considering an overnight summer camp, one option that I can share with you is my past family experience at Camp Qwanoes. I recall the special memories made here with my daughter and her entire daycare class. Laughter and conversations linger in my memory of shared cabins and meals and bus rides to beautiful outdoor spots where we embarked on many adventures on land and in water. Our evenings often ended with gatherings full of high energy youth music and stories. It was a wonderful shared family and community experience.

Animal Summer Camps

On land or sea, kids love to pet, play with, and—depending on the size and nature of the animal—possibly even ride them, creating amazing memories and experiences they might not have anywhere else.

Sea Animals: The Vancouver Aquarium offers

children endless opportunities to engage with marine life and hands-on learning through

its progressive programs. Starting at the tender age of 5 years, my own daughter was eager to start camp as soon as she could. She attended every summer until she aged out at age 12. At 9 years of age, she entered into the Family Volunteer Program. Acting primarily as her ride and chaperone, I completed the training program alongside my now aspiring shark biologist. During our shifts she would proudly set up exhibits of her favourite animal—the great white shark! Next we would walk around and provide information to guests before ending our days at Clown Fish Cove where Haylee would guide children and their families on how to safely handle small sea creatures. Annual sleepovers and visits to the Mammal Rescue Centre were some of the most precious memories of her childhood.

Land Animals: As for land animals, there is

something really special about the connection between a child and a horse. I first learned of Timberline Ranch during a school field trip years ago and was blown away by the ranch’s immense offerings—from the beauty of the property and its facilities to the friendly and knowledgeable staff, and of course, to the beautiful horses for the children to engage with.

At the time of my visit, I was not aware of the wide range of camps that are offered at Timberline Ranch and how much more is involved than just horseback riding. Ideal for ages 9 and up, camp options vary from the newly added day camps (for those not yet ready for overnight stays) to week-long stayover camps. Days are packed full of ridbcparent.ca • resource guide 2025/26 19

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Summer Camps You Need to Know About ing and bonding with the horses along with CYOA (choose your own adventures) with many other extra activities including archery, rock climbing, zipline, and so on.

Nature Programs

Gaining attention as a safer option for kids during COVID, outdoor programs have now become a favourite choice of parents for both camps and formal education during the school year. One such program, which started as an outdoor preschool and schoolaged program years ago, has gained so much attention and merit that it now also operates as a BC Independent School in North Vancouver for grades K–5. Saplings Outdoor Programs and Nature School are both offering summer camps at many of their locations.

While visiting their nature centre a few years back, I was dazzled by the trained forest educators while witnessing the way they inspired the children to explore the wonders found in our local forests and beaches. What most impressed me was how the educators fostered the relationship between child and nature. I see this as a huge opportunity to help kids grow their self-confidence as they learn to become risk assessors and decision makers while doing things like building shelters, hiking, and going on nature treasure hunts.

If your children love nature, two other nature-based camps worth checking out this summer are Burns Bog in Delta and Stanley Park Eco Camps. Both camps are committed to nature conservation and are beautiful tourist attractions in themselves.

while also focusing on building good character in the players. It’s about teaching not just the skills of the game, but also values like teamwork, respect, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

Another soccer camp, not to be missed, that shares similar goals is the Royal Soccer Club. This program has grown to be one of the largest across Canada because of its reputation for quality programming and is available in many communities across our province.

Arts Summer Camp

Starting off this category is the iconic interdisciplinary arts organization, Arts Umbrella, offering top notch programs in all art disciplines, from visual arts to music, dance and the performing arts. As a fellow early music educator, I have to also include a program that’s offering a beautiful foundation of conservatory music in age appropriate and playfully fun music camps for kids of all ages at Colourstrings Conservatory of Music.

Next, another camp choice not to be missed this summer is at Gateway Theatre.

Sports Summer Camp

From team sports to dance, yoga, bicycling or scooter clubs, to the very unique experiences of learning archery or even joining the circus for a week, the choices available for the sports category are extensive. The ones that stood out to me were two soccer camps that focused on character development and sportsmanship as their main achievements.

First, Free Kick, was founded and is run by soccer icon and pioneer of women’s soccer in Canada, Carrie Serwetnyk. As a former Canadian National team player Carrie has created a program for kids drawing from her love of sharing her extraordinary World Cup experiences with the younger generation. Her main objective is to instill the love of soccer bcparent.ca • resource guide 2025/26 21

Summer Camps You Need to Know About This quality theatre company offers unique experiences that will leave lasting impressions.

Kids who attend these camps experience the excitement of being inside a professional theatre, where they’re taught by passionate, working artists dedicated to helping children grow in a safe and supportive environment.

Kids in these camps are set up for success by practicing Gateway Theatre’s philosophy of process over product.

Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools are also offering performing arts camps this summer with a similar philosophy of focusing on setting their kids up for success by teaching them theatre skills while instilling selfconfidence in these young performers.

I love this because it allows kids to learn the skills of acting, singing, and dancing before performing in front of an audience, while still giving parents and guardians the opportunity to watch and support their progress in developing performance skills.

Academic Summer Camp

Who said that STEM was only sought after during the school year? Definitely not kids who are into building Lego® robotics.

Daedalos Enrichment Programs offers opportunities for kids to bring their ideas to life through hands-on learning and exploration,

Kids in these camps are set up for success by practicing Gateway Theatre’s philosophy of process over product.

and has built a strong reputation for fostering creativity and innovation. Another summer camp worth mentioning that offers a unique blend of STEM and environmental studies is at Petit Architect. Here, kids design and build their own architectural models while learning

about the relationship between architecture, interior design, sustainability, and the environment.

Play Based Summer Camp

We would like to end off this story with a whole new world, or rather an 1800-square foot indoor city, at Kidtropolis. As a licensed early childhood educator who is a huge fan of dramatic play I can safely say that this level of imaginative play is nothing I have ever witnessed before and offers kids unlimited opportunities to play, explore and learn all at the same time. At Kidtropolis summer camps, kids enjoy a whole schedule of fun activities, experiments and games offered within this amazing environment! Check their website for the most current information on their summer camps, kidtropolis.ca.

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Summer Camps

residential camps GOLD: Girl Guides girlguides.ca

SILVER: YMCA

Camp Elphinstone 604/939-9622 gv.ymca.ca Ages 7–15

BRONZE: Camp Jubilee Indian Arm, 604/937-7388 campjubilee.ca Ages 8–16 British Columbia Family French Camp (BCFFC) Shuswap Lake, Gwillim Lake and Nanaimo bcffc.com

Camp Qwanoes

Vancouver Island 250/246-3014, 1-888-997-9266 qwanoes.ca Ages 8–18 A Christian camp filled with wild adventure and pure fun, sun-soaked days, new friendships, tasty food, great music, over 75 activities, and all in a spectacular setting with amazing staff from around the world... all who love kids. Life like no other awaits! Qwanoes makes it easy to come from the Lower Mainland with supervised BC Ferry rides and buses to camp.

Camp Artaban Gambier Island, 604/980-0391 campartaban.com Ages 8–18 Camp Fircom Gambier, 604/662-7756 fircom.ca Ages 6–16, plus Family Programs Camp Imadene Mesachie Lake, 250/749-6606 imadene.com Ages 7–18, plus Family Camps Camp Pringle Shawnigan Lake, 250/472-6877 camppringle.com Ages 6–17

Camp Suzuki: Howe Sound Howe Sound – Camp Fircom 604/732-4228 campsuzuki.org Ages 7–13 Children’s Horse Camp – Webbs Holiday Acres Aldergrove, 604/857-1712 webbsholidayacres.ca Ages 6–14 Debate Camp Canada Vancouver, Victoria 888/512-8154 debatecamp.com Evans Lake Camp North of Squamish, 604/294-2267 evanslake.com Ages 8–16 Green Bay Bible Camp West Kelowna, 250/768-5884 greenbay.bc.ca Ages 6–14 Kawkawa Camp & Retreat Hope, 604/869-9637 kawkawa.com Ages 7–18

special needs

Adaptive Multi-Sport Camp Cloverdale, 604/333-3520 bcwheelchairsports.com Ages 11+ Camp Alohi Lani Port Moody alsbc.ca/programs-services/ camp-alohi-lani For youth who have a parent or grandparent in a significant role living with ALS. Camp Goodtimes and Teen Program campgoodtimes.org For children ages 7–15 and teens 15–18 with cancer, and their families.

Camp Kodiak Parry Sound, Ontario campkodiak.com Ages 6–18 For children and teens with and without learning

disabilities, ADHD and high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.

DYT Summer Camps fndc.ca Focussing on language enhancement (ASL) and social opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 5–18.

Easter Seals Camps 604/873-1865 or 1-800/818-4483 eastersealscamps.ca Ages 6–18 For children and teens with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Empowering Steps Club Aviva, Coquitlam 604/526-4464 empoweringsteps.ca Camps for students with developmental challenges.

Eureka Camp 604/520-1155 eurekacamp.ca For children and adolescents with invisible disabilities.

Young Burn Survivors Camp burnfund.org/camp-foryoung-burn-survivors For young burn survivors ages 6–18.

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Keats Camp Keats Island, 604/925-6799 keatscamps.com Ages 7–18 Pioneer Pacific Camp Thetis Island, 250/246-9613 pioneerpacific.ca Ages 7–18 Sasamat Outdoor Centre Belcarra, 604/939-2268 sasamat.org Ages 4–17 Stillwood Camp Cultus Lake, 1-800/507-8455 stillwood.ca Ages 5–16 Timberline Ranch Maple Ridge, 604/463-9278 timberlineranch.com Ages 9–16 Wyld Summer Camps and WYLD Expeditions Strathcona Park, 250/286-3122 gowyld.ca Ages 12–18

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Summer Camps

art, music, drama & dance GOLD: Vancouver Performing Stars

Vancouver, 604/671-3775 performingstars.ca

SILVER: Colourstrings Conservatory Musical Summer Camps

Vancouver colourstrings.ca Ages 3–10 Fun interactive summer music camps and classes. Immerse your child in music, art & drama at Colourstrings Conservatory of Music!

Discover their enthusiasm and create a unique musical foundation as they explore their creativity and make friends.

BRONZE: Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools

Locations throughout the Lower Mainland 1-888/502-5253 lightsuptheatre.ca/camps Ages 4–12 Shine a Spotlight on FUN at Lights Up Musical Theatre camps. Every kid is a born performer—no prior experience is required. Get ready for a week of fun and performance! These camps teach children to work in teams, build confidence, sing, dance, act and SHINE! Sign up for a week they won’t forget!

Artmania West Van, 604/670-7592 artmaniabc.ca

Arts Umbrella – Summer Camps

Vancouver, Surrey 604/681-5268, 604/535-1127 artsumbrella.com/summercamp Ages 2–19

Asland Learning Academy

Vancouver, 604/812-2020, 604/968-4501 aslandacademy.ca Asland Learning Academy fosters academic excellence and personal growth through flexible drop-in day camps, tutoring, and after-school programs. We offer convenient school pick-up and subjects like STEM, mathematics, French, Spanish, Chinese, 3D printing, and coding — empowering students to thrive academically and beyond.

Boogaloo Academy 604/805-0558, Vancouver boogalooacademy.com

Camp Monarch – Music, Art & Dance North Van, 604/723-8151 monarcharts.com Ages 5–12

SILVER: Boys & Girls Club

E.J.S. School of Fine Arts Surrey, 604/596-4883 ejsfinearts.com Ages 5+

Renaissance Academy Richmond, 604/241-0826 renaissanceacademy.ca Ages 1+ Our full-day, week-long summer camps (9 am–3 pm) offer exciting themes, handson activities, and a fun field trip. With extended care and hot lunch options available, we provide a convenient, enriching, and adventurepacked experience for kids while supporting busy families.

Evergreen Cultural Centre Coquitlam, 604/927-6555 evergreenculturalcentre.ca Seasonal arts camps, a curated art gallery, free family events, and free outdoor concerts all summer long, just steps from the Lafarge Lake – Douglas Skytrain station!

Gateway Academy: Acting, Musical Theatre

Richmond, 604/247-4975 gatewaytheatre.com/academy Ages 6–18 Year-long Classes & Summer Camps Whether your child is outgoing or shy, Gateway Academy provides performance and life skills for kids to express themselves confidently. Students get the unique opportunity to learn inside a professional theatre taught by industry artists in a safe, welcoming environment.

Goh Ballet Academy Canada Vancouver, 604/872-4014 gohballet.com Ages 4–7 Place des Arts Coquitlam, 604/664-1636 placedesarts.ca Ages 5–14

Renaissance Academy

604/241-0826 renaissanceacademy.ca Dive into creativity at our art, music, and dance summer camps! Kids will explore self-expression through handson projects, rhythm, and movement, plus an exciting field trip. Week-long, full-day (9 am–3 pm) with extended care, and hot lunch options available.

Tutu School North Van, 778/732-5044 tutuschool.com/northvancouver

general activities GOLD: Pedalheads Bike Camps

Locations all over Greater Vancouver, 604/874-6464 pedalheads.com Ages 2–12

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BRONZE: Wonder Camps – Renaissance Kids

Alexandra Neighbourhood House 604/535-0015 alexhouse.net Ages 5–12 Clubhouse Kids Vancouver, 778/939-2389 clubhousekids.ca Ages 5–12 False Creek C.C. Day Camps Vancouver, 604/257-8195 falsecreekcc.ca Ages 3–14 Pear Tree Education Vancouver, East Van, Burnaby, North Van, White Rock 604/355-2155, pear-tree.ca Ages 5–14

Renaissance Academy

604/241-0826 renaissanceacademy.ca Renaissance Academy offers a hub of services for kids of all ages, including daycare, preschool, enrichment classes (STEM, French, Mandarin, reading & writing), before & after school care, plus Pro-D day, winter, spring & summer camps — a one-stop destination for families year-round.

SFU Summer Camps 778/782-4965, sfu.ca/camps Ages 5–19 Spare Time Child Care Society Vancouver, sparetimesociety.org Ages 5–12

West Point Grey Community Centre Summer Day Camp Vancouver, 604/257-8140 westpointgrey.org/programs/ day-camps Ages 3–13 years

Westside Montessori Academy

Vancouver, 604/434-9611 wmasummercamp.com WMA’s Summer Camps are professionally led camps for 4- to 12-year-olds at our new location near 41st and Fraser.

We make summer fun and full of learning in spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and nearby Memorial South Park.

YMCA 604/324-9622, gv.ymca.ca Ages 5–12

specialty camps GOLD: Girl Guides girlguides.ca

SILVER: West Coast Centre for Learning wccl.ca

BRONZE: Renaissance Academy

Richmond, 604/241-0826 renaissanceacademy.ca Ages 1+ Explore innovation at our specialty camps! Kids will dive into science, technology, engineering, math, and coding through hands-on projects, experiments and an exciting field trip. Week-long, full-day (9 am–3 pm) with extended care, and hot lunch options available.

Adventure Day Camps Grouse Mountain, North Van 604/980-9311 grousemountain.com/camps Ages 3–14 BrainSTEM Learning North Van, 604/379-2767 brainstemlearning.ca Ages 4–14

SMS Co-ed Camps Victoria, 250/479-7171 stmarg.ca Ages 6–12

Brain Booster Summer Camps Surrey, 778/839-5515 westcoastcentreforlearning.com Ages 6–12

Sunset Community Centre Vancouver, 604/718-6505 mysunset.net Ages 6–16

Cousteau Multi Specialty Camps North Van, 604/924-2457 cousteauschool.org Ages 3–5 and 6–9

Kidtropolis’ Summer Break Kid Camp Richmond, 604/285-7529 kidtropolis.ca Ages 6–10

Dive into Summer Camp at the Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-3552 vanaqua.org Ages 4–16

Dolphin Kids™ Achievement programs 778/939-6440 dolphinkids.ca Eaton Arrowsmith Camp Surrey, Vancouver 604/264-8327 eatonarrowsmith.com FarmWonders Camp UBC Farm, 604/827-4048 farmwonders.ca Ages 6–14 Fraser Academy Summer Boost Camp Vancouver, 604/736-5575 fraseracademy.ca Ages 7–13

Jump Gymnastics

Vancouver (Cambie): 604/559-6492 Richmond: 604/559-6492 North Van: 604/559-6492 jumpgymnastics.ca Ages 4–7 Full day gymnastics camps that build skills and confidence.

Limited space available.

Langara Summer Camps Vancouver, 604/677-0198 langara.ca/summer-camps For teens 13–17 years LEGO® Robotics Summer Camps with Daedalos Enrichment Programs 5375 University Blvd, 604/345-8603 daedalosacademy.com Ages 6–13 Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Mini Camps North Van, 604/990-3755 ecologycentre.ca Ages 5–12

Maplewood Farm Camp

North Vancouver, 604/929-5610 maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Ages 8–12 Farm programs offer hands-on experiences where kids & adults learn about animal care, farm life, and sustainability. Activities may include feeding, grooming, and enrichment for farm animals, along with interactive crafts and educational sessions.

Programs vary by season, so check our website for details!

Petit Architect Design for Kids Vancouver, Richmond petitarchitect.com Ages 6–14 Reframe Education Summer Sessions North Vancouver, 604/417-3300 reframeeducation.ca Ages 5+

Summer Camps Richmond Nature Park Camps Richmond, 604/276-4300 richmond.ca/register Ages 4–12

Vancouver Neurotherapy Health Services Inc. Vancouver, 604/730-9600 neurofeedbackclinic.ca Ages 3+

Saplings Outdoor Program & Nature School North and West Van, 778/838-0335 saplingsoutdoorprogram.ca & saplingsnatureschool.ca

sports

Sea Smart – Beach Camp Vancouver, Richmond 604/358-3001 seasmartschool.com Ages 6–13 Sprout the Chef Cooking Camp Vancouver, Burnaby 604/505-0074 sproutingchefs.com Ages 7–13 Steamoji Locations across the Lower Mainland steamoji.com TWU Summer Camps Langley BC 604/513-2121 ext. 3441 twu.ca/camps Ages 4–15

GOLD: Pedalheads Bike Camps

grassroots summer soccer day camp in British Columbia.

Host to children aged 5 to 13 across 23 locations in the Lower Mainland, we operate during July and August.

Atlantis Swim Programs Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam 604/874-6464, pedalheads.com Ages 4 months+

Locations all over Greater Vancouver, 604/874-6464 pedalheads.com Ages 2–12

Academie Duello Vancouver, 604/568-9907 academieduello.com Ages 8–14

SILVER: Jump Gymnastics

Diving Locker Vancouver, 800/DIVE-398 divinglocker.ca Ages 10+

City Square: 604/559-6492 Richmond: 604/559-6492 North Van: 604/971-0513 jumpgymnastics.ca Ages 4–7 Full day gymnastics camps that build skills and confidence. Just for little kids ages 4 to 7! Located in Vancouver, Richmond, and North Van. Limited space available.

BRONZE: Royal Soccer Club

Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley 800/427-0536 royalsoccer.com Ages 5–13 Royal Soccer Club is the #1

Heroheads Multisport Camp Vancouver, Burnaby, North Van 604/874-6464, pedalheads.com Ages 4–8 The Hive Climbing North Van, PoCo, Surrey, Vancouver, hiveclimbing.com Ages 6–12 Learn to Sail Deep Cove Yacht Club, North Van, 604/929-1009 deepcoveyc.com Ages 4–16

MyGym Richmond, 778/859-9680 mygym.com/richmondbc Oval Summer Sport Camps Richmond Olympic Oval, 778/296-1400 richmondoval.ca Ages 4–18 Phoenix Gymnastics Vancouver, 604/737-7693 phoenixgymnastics.com Ages 3+

Renaissance Academy

Richmond, 604/241-0826 renaissanceacademy.ca Ages 1+ Our high-energy, full day, weeklong sports camp (9 am–3 pm) includes several field trips where kids can experience a variety of sports. With extended care and hot lunch options, we provide a fun, active, and stress-free experience.

RBL Basketball 604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295 RBLBasketball.com Ages 5–15

Timberline Ranch Maple Ridge, 604/463-9278 timberlineranch.com Ages 9–16 Total Athlete Training – Athletes in Action Langley, 604/514-2079 athletesinaction.com Ages 14–18 TumbleTown Movement Education Centre – Gym-venture Days Vancouver, 604/357-7355 tumbletown.ca Ages 3–8 yrs Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre Cloverdale, 604/574-5481 twinriversequestrian.com UBC Sport Camps Vancouver, 604/822-6121 ubccamps.ca Uphoria Yoga Vancouver, 604/326-2995 uphoriayoga.com

Sportball Multiple Locations 604/688-3157, sportball.ca Ages 16 months–12 yrs

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A Round of IVF is Coming to BC Families

By Laura Spencer

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is a fertility treatment where eggs are retrieved, fertilized with sperm in a lab, and then transferred to the uterus to help achieve pregnancy.

I

f you close your eyes and picture someone struggling to get and stay pregnant, most people imagine a childfree couple.

They might then have an impulse to think that they need to “just relax” or “wait and it will happen”. This is when I would push the Taboo™ boardgame button.

People who don’t have any living-children experience can experience fertility struggles, but many families in BC struggle on their sibling journey. None of them need to hear advice, even if it’s well intentioned. Many families get and stay pregnant easily or somewhat easily for their first baby but struggle for their next, and other times it’s a struggle to bring home all their babies. It’s not their fault and treatment is part of their journey. I wish just relaxing helped. Trust me.

Of these people experiencing fertility struggles, a small portion will face invitrofertilization (IVF).

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(IUI), yet on the other hand I’m grateful that it’s available to so many British Columbians because of how life changing it can be.

Thanks to IVF I have my son, Ethan. My husband and I have male factor infertility and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

I became a fertility coach when I was facing my IVF journey.

Some other reasons someone might try IVF

There are many reasons IVF is the next or only option for people to grow their families.

• Medical infertility including unexplained infertility • Circumstantial infertility such as single parent by choice and/or LGBQT+ families • Repeat pregnancy loss (RPL) or stillbirth • Endometriosis or other health conditions • Anatomical abnormalities such as blocked fallopian tubes, missing tubes, or unsuccessful vasectomy reversal • Low egg reserve • Screening embryos for a disease Nobody is to blame.

Whether you go through IVF for your first

baby or not, it’s a lot to process. It’s that old friend grief that takes the wheel.

The hard and messy parts of doing IVF

If you open #IVF on Tik Tok or Instagram, the reels of IVF can hold your attention for hours on end because the challenges are plentiful and if it pays off, the rewards are peak bliss.

As for the challenges, one of the biggest is that it’s not a guarantee. Families can go through a cycle without the certainty that they’ll come out the other side with a little one who they’ll eventually drive to graduation one day.

It’s untrue that IVF = a live birth.

Another challenge is scheduling IVF into your already busy life of parenting and maybe working out of the home, too, not to mention the physical toll while keeping up with these added demands. With extra appointments and hormones raging, relationships can be strained. Having a little one to parent and stop from body slamming onto your tender tummy (maybe that’s just my son) while you go through the injections, can be another level of adulting unlocked.

Plus, this can mean long trips because there are only 3 cities where you can do an egg retrieval in BC: Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria.

Adding to the uncertainty, it can take more than one cycle or multiple to have success and often that’s a surprise for your heart and your wallet. It’s an expensive plot twist.

Yes, it’s expensive. There’s no way to sugarcoat it. If you don’t have $20,000 stuffed under your mattress or a generous, long-lost relative, you might be out of luck or need years to save up. Too few companies provide insurance coverage for IVF, or very little, which leaves many families footing the bill or else another baby just isn’t in the cards.

The guilt of not being able to afford a baby can be the biggest pill to swallow, along with your giant prenatal vitamin that you continue to take in hopes that you end up getting and staying pregnant while waiting for IVF coverage.

Publicly funded IVF is coming to BC in July

There is good news. Some IVF coverage is coming to our province. In March 2024 the provincial government formally announced that one round of IVF will be funded, with 68 million dollars earmarked for an IVF program. I was there as a guest speaker when the government made the press release and was able to thank premier David Eby. I was and am grateful for all the future families who will receive this needed treatment.

The bad news is that here has been such a lag between the announcement and the rollout, and it’s looking like the roll out will be delayed from April to July 2025. [This is based on when the article was written in February 2025].

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There’s a lot we don’t know, including the inclusion criteria. There is talk that it will be income-based but like so much of the fertility journey, we must wait to see. When the program launches I will rejoice for those who benefit. For now, I have a lot of compassion for the families waiting for this life changing opportunity.

Some IVF coverage is coming to our province. In March 2024 the provincial government formally announced that one round of IVF will be funded.

If you’re waiting on IVF

• Talk to your family doctor or go to a walkin clinic for a referral to one of the 3 fertility clinics (Olive Fertility in Victoria, Vancouver and Surrey; PCRM in Burnaby or Victoria; Grace Fertility in Vancouver; Twig Fertility has announced plans to open a Vancouver location and you can join their waitlist).

• Do a semen analysis with your family doctor or be ready to choose donor sperm. Also, be ready to do bloodwork and pay for an ultrasound like the Hycosy or get a referral for the publicly funded HSG. Some blood tests are MSP covered, but others are not.

• Consider speaking with a certified fertility coach to plan all aspects of IVF. Support can make a huge difference.

• If your mental health is struggling, consider finding a counsellor with a speciality in fertility. Fertility can bring up trauma and the stress can be lessened with the right mental health provider.

• Find community. There are support groups and resources through Butterfly Run BC. Don’t go through this alone.

• Keep an eye on butterflyrun.ca for updates.

How to support someone experiencing fertility struggles

Infertility affects about 1 in 6 people worldwide and 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss.

There are 20,000 IVF cycles in Canada a year*. If you know that someone in your life is facing IVF, here are some considerations.

• If you get pregnant yourself, tell them 1 on 1 in a text or over the phone and not in a group setting so that they can give themselves the self care they need.

• If they are about to do an egg retrieval cycle, offer to take their little one(s) or drop off a casserole. You can provide support in the same way you would if they were postpartum. Allow them to decline.

• Don’t give unsolicited advice, especially if you’ve never had fertility struggles. They will already be getting that and it almost never helps. Be a non-judgemental listening friend.

Laura Spencer is a Vancouver-based fertility coach, IVF warrior and mom. You can find resources on her website at yourfertilitycoach.ca, follow her on Instagram at @ Laura_YourFertilityCoach or book a free session to discuss your own fertility. * Canadian Assisted Reproductive Technologies Register Plus (CART Plus), Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society. Toronto, Ontario, 65th Annual Meeting; 2023 Sept. 20-23.

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Family Health gloWithin North Van, 778/246-2960 glowithin.ca/craniosacral-therapy Mama Milk Vancouver, 604/340-6684 mamamilk.ca

crisis/support services

BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre 604/875-2084 Toll Free 1-800/665-1822 keltymentalhealth.ca BC’s information source for children, youth & families

acupuncture Acukids

North Van, 778/855-2024 acukids.ca Helping children by using needle-free and/or child-friendly acupuncture techniques. to help with Allergies, Anxiety, ADHD, Bed-wetting, Growing Pains Digestive Issues, Sleep Troubles, Nightmares, Recurrent NoseBleeds and more

chiropractor GOLD: Family Wellness Chiropractor

Vancouver, 604/566-9088 FamilyWellnessChiro.ca Family Wellness Chiropractor is the destination of choice for parents who say, “My priority is my child’s health and wellbeing.” Dr Sabrina combines specialty chiropractic techniques with neurology and developmental science to help children (and their families) overcome hurdles and thrive.

SILVER: Pathways Family Chiropractor Surrey, 604/372-4558 pathwayschiro.ca

BRONZE: The Powerhouse Chiropractic Vancouver, 604/662-3304 thepowerhousevancouver.com In Touch Chiropractic Vancouver, 604/879-5566 intouchchiropractic.ca

Jassal Chiropractic Vancouver, 604/731-3006 jassalchiropractic.com

counselling

Becker Burrows & Associates Online, 250/668-8885 beckerburrows.com Harbourside Counseling Centre Vancouver, 604/689-9116 michelekambolis.com Journey Therapy Online, Jessica@journey-therapy.ca Journey-therapy.ca Moving Forward Family Services All Care Site Surrey, 778/321-3054 movingforward.help Sharon Selby sharonselby.com Seedlings Child and Youth Counselling and Consulting Vancouver, 604/785 4846 seedlingscounselling.com The Compassionate Parent Coach 604/329-0865 thecompassionateparentcoach. com The Wishing Star: Lapointe Developmental Clinic Surrey, 778/294-8732 lapointepsychology.com

craniosacral therapy Connected Heart New West, 778/233-2087 cranialsacraltherapy.ca

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Foundry BC 1-800/784-2433 foundrybc.ca Kids Help Phone 800/668-6868 kidshelpphone.ca Parents Support Services Society 877/345-9777 parentsupportbc.ca Sophie’s Place Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Surrey, 604/588-0727 the-centre.org/sophies-place A child and youth advocacy centre dedicated to supporting victims of physical and/or sexual abuse up to 15 years old living in Surrey.

fertility

Olive Fertility Centre Vancouver, 604/559-9950 olivefertility.com Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine Surrey, 604/422-7276 pacificfertility.ca Thuja Wellness Vancouver, 778/985-4970 thujawellness.com

foster parenting

Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society 604/216-7447 vacfss.com

maternity & infant

GOLD: Westside Midwives Vancouver, 604/224-0686 westsidemidwives.com

SILVER: The Midwifery Group

Vancouver, 604/877-7766 midwiferygroup.ca

BRONZE: Pomegranate Community Midwives

Vancouver, 604/255-5556 pomegranate-midwives.com Bloom Community Midwives Vancouver, 604/609-3550 bloomcommunitymidwives.com Doula Services Association of BC 604/515-5588 bcdoulas.org MamaBear Holistic Care Coquitlam, 778/229-6415 mamabearholisticcare.com Pacific Post Partum Support Society Burnaby, 855/255-7999 postpartum.org Surrey Community Birth Program Surrey, 604/575-7275 communitybirth.ca

occupational therapists GOLD: Kids First Pediatric Therapy

Burnaby, 778/379-5862 kidsfirstot.ca

SILVER: RISE Health Community Centre

Vancouver, 604/558-8090 cnh.bc.ca/RISE

BRONZE: We Play Kids Gym Surrey, 604/385-2883 weplaykids.com

Monarch House Burnaby, Surrey, Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford 778/887-3573 monarchhouse.ca Play 2 Learn 4 Life – Children’s Therapy Services Inc. Vancouver, 604/568-1986 play2learn4life.com Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy 778/322-1242 skilledkids.com Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy Surrey, 778/395-8752 symbiosispediatrictherapy.com

WonderKids OT Burnaby, 604/291-0078 wonderkidsot.com

optometrists GOLD: Integra Eyecare Centre

Vancouver, Burnaby 604/525-2042 integraeyecare.com Integra believes in raising the bar for patient care. That means combining cuttingedge technology, expert collaboration, and a patient-first approach in everything they do.

Want to experience what world class eyecare looks like? Book your appointment today.

SILVER: West Coast Doctors of Optometry

Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Vancouver westcoastod.com

BRONZE: Lynn Valley Optometry

North Van, 604/987-9191 lynnvalleyoptometry.com

@ 180 Optometry & Eyewear

Kitsilano, 604/568-5378 180optometry.com @ 180 Optometry & Eyewear is a full scope clinic that specializes in myopia control.

They are focused on the future of little eyes by providing the latest, pain-free myopia management treatments.

Proactive eye care for the whole family is important to them.

Della Optique Optometry & Eyewear Vancouver, 604/742-3937 dellaoptique.com

Discover Vision Therapy

Burnaby, 604/291-7746 discovervisiontherapy.com At Discover Vision Therapy they are dedicated to vision training. Vision is much more than simply seeing clearly. How your child perceives, learns, processes and guides their motor skills and function is largely driven by vision. Their customized vision therapy programs result in fit, focused and faster eyes to take in more accurate information from the world.

Family Health Eyelab, Doctors of Optometry Kerrisdale, 604/260-1166 helloeyelab.com

Optomeyes West Van, 604/922-0413 optomeyes.ca

Hollyburn Eye Clinic West Van, 604/913-0135 North Van, 604/984-2020 hollyburneyeclinic.com

Perspective Optometry

InSight Developmental Learning Langley, 604/455-4077 insightlearning.ca Maple Ridge Eye Care – Optometrists Maple Ridge, 604/463-4469 mapleridgeeyecare.ca Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre Vancouver, 604/874-7302 aokvancouver.com

Vancouver, 604/435-3931 perspectiveoptometry.ca Dr. Mini Randhawa built Perspective Optometry as a fun family-based clinic. Their goals are to provide you and your children with the information you need to help keep your visual system as strong and healthy as possible, especially in this digital world where kids are increasingly exposed to screens.

Come visit them, they promise to make it a magical experience for your kids!

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orthodontists GOLD: Oakridge Orthodontics

Vancouver, 604/261-8168 vancouverorthodontist.com

SILVER: Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre & Orthodontic Centre

Burnaby: 604/434-9060 Port Moody: 604/461-9160 Surrey: 604/589-9160 Vancouver: 604/876-9060 MonarchDentalCentre.com Providing family-friendly dental care for over 25 Years.

Certified Specialists in Pediatric Dentistry, offering treatment

under sedation & general anesthesia. Certified Specialists in Orthodontics, offering the latest techniques including Invisalign. Building Healthy Happy Smiles that Last a Lifetime.

Vancouver, 604/266-8277 clearadvantageortho.com

BRONZE: PDG Pediatric Dental Group

Langley Orthodontics 604/229-4460 langleyorthodontics.com

Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam 604/PDG-1000 (604/734-1000) pdgdental.com BC Orthodontic Group bcorthodonticsgroup.com Clear Advantage Orthodontics Oakridge Centre, Downtown

Coquitlam Family Orthodontics 604/229-4460 coquitlamfamilyorthodontics. com

Ridge Meadows Family Orthodontics Maple Ridge, 604/229-4460 ridgemeadowsorthodontics.com Smile Town Dentistry Burnaby, 604/482-9633 smiletownburnaby.com

Sports & Academics require over 15 visual sk ills, seeing 20/20 is just one of those skills

FREE initial ed assessment, *cover with MSP

i SIGNS YOUR CHILD SHOULD COME IN FOR

A VISION THERAPY CONSULT: • Struggling with reading • Difficulty with focus or attention • Trouble remembering things they’ve been asked to do • Holding books too close or tilting head when reading • Mixing similar words ( ‘was’ and ‘saw’) or letters (b/d or p/q)

Have Questions? Lets Talk!

PHONE: 604 - 435 - 3931 EMAIL: drrandhawa@visiontherapy.ca

7633 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver

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Family Health Viva Orthodontics New West: 604/522-9871 S. Surrey: 604/385-0850 Surrey: 778/574-8484 Port Coquitlam: 604/552-3899 vivaortho.com

parenting support Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver 604/876-2447

ties and empower vulnerable children and families throughout the South Fraser Region.

Lolo Pediatric Dentistry North Van, 604/770-0890 lolosmiles.ca

Kitsilano 2325 W. 7th Ave. 604/736-3588

Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society Toll free 1-877/982-2377 vacfss.com

Pacific Pediatric Dental Centre North Van, 604/983-2253 pacificpdc.com

Kiwassa 2425 Oxford St. 604/254-5401

pediatric dentists

PDG Pediatric Dental Group Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam 604/PDG-1000 (604/734-1000) pdgdental.com

GOLD: Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre & Orthodontic Centre

Big Sisters of BC 604/873-4525

Burnaby: 604/430-4980 Port Moody: 604/461-4980 Surrey: 604/585-4980 Vancouver: 604/419-4980 MonarchPediatricDental.com Monarch has been providing the best quality dental care for infants, children, and adolescents across the Lower Mainland since 1997. Their goal is to help your family achieve optimum oral health.

Building Healthy Happy Smiles that Last a Lifetime.

Canuck Place – A Children’s Hospice 604/731-4847 canuckplace.org Family Support Institute of BC Society New West, 604/540-8374 Toll free: 800/441-5403 familysupportbc.com Inclusion BC 604/777-9100 inclusionbc.org Parent Support Services Society of BC 604/669-1616 parentsupportbc.ca

SILVER: Playtime Dental Vancouver, South Surrey playtimedentistry.ca

Fraser Valley Multiple Miracle Association surreytwinclub.com

BRONZE: Kits Family Dental

Pacific Post Partum Support Society Vancouver, 604/255-7999 postpartum.org The Centre for Child Development Surrey, 604/584-1361 Langley: 604/533-3088 the-centre.org Helping to overcome societal barriers for those with disabili-

604/738-1816 kitsfamilydental.com A privately-owned practice

by UBC-trained dentists, has served Kitsilano for 20+ years.

They offer personalized, highquality care in a friendly, awardwinning, all-ages practice, with no high-pressure sales—just trusted dental services for the whole family.

Just4Kids Pediatric Dentistry Surrey, 604/575-7785 j4kdentistry.com

Smile Town Dentistry Burnaby, 604/482-9633 smiletownburnaby.com Tot 2 Teen Dental Vancouver, 604/569-3669 tot2teendental.com

physiotherapists Kids Physio Group Locations across the Lower Mainland kidsphysio.ca

Kinectiv Sport + Health Maple Ridge, 604/465-4263 kinectiv.ca PlayWorks Physio Port Moody, 604/492-3888 playworksphysio.com

Cedar Cottage 4065 Victoria Dr. 604/874-4231 Collingwood 5288 Joyce St. 604/435-0323

Gordon 1019 Broughton St. 604/683-2554

Learning, Fun & Adventure!

Spaces Limited—Enroll Today Today!

www.pear-tree.ca

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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

The Centre for Child Development – Early Years Hub

Newton, 604/619-9488 the-centre.org/early-yearsprogram Free family-focused, play-based early childhood education experience in an inclusive and welcoming setting where children (0–6 years old) and caregivers can play, read, and make friends.

neighbourhood safety On the Go First Aid houses Lower Mainland

SUMMER CAMPS S CE

Little Mountain 3981 Main St. 604/879-7104

16 x locations across BC Ages 5-12 16 students per class Led by school teachers

OnTheGoFirstAid.com Safe Beginnings First Aid Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea to Sky, 604/340-3790 safebeginnings.ca Survivormate: 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Province-wide, 855/781-7878 survivormate.com

sleep consultants

Dawn Whittaker Consulting 604/897-2997 dawnwhittaker.com Good Night Sleep Site Coquitlam, 778/686-8717 goodnightsleepsite.com/ coquitlam Say Yes to The Rest – Pediatric Sleep Consulting Serving all of BC 250/571-5586 sayyestotherest.com Welcome To The Start Of Better Rest – Sleep Dreams Professional Sleep Consultants North Van, 604/985-2991 sleepdreams.ca The Peaceful Sleeper Vancouver, 604/908-1548 thepeacefulsleeper.com

ultrasounds

Discovery 3D Ultrasounds Surrey, 778/395-8558 discovery3dultrasound.com UC Baby 3D Ultrasound Abbotsford, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Victoria ucbaby.ca

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Certified Specialists in Pediatric Dentistry

Certified Specialists in Orthodontics

Celebrating over 25 YEARS of quality oral health care Always accepting new patients and no referrals necessary Open on Saturdays Call or visit our website to book your appointment today!

4 Convenient Locations

Burnaby Pediatrics: 604-430-4980 Orthodontics: 604-434-9060

Port Moody Pediatrics: 604-461-4980 Orthodontics: 604-461-9160

Surrey Pediatrics: 604-585-4980 Orthodontics: 604-589-9160

Vancouver Pediatrics: 604-419-4980 Orthodontics: 604-876-9060

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