BC Parent Resource Guide 2016

Celebrating

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ADVENTURE ZONE/TODDLER ZONE – Multi-level indoor play area, toddler play area and birthday parties BEANSTALK BISTRO – Food and beverages for the whole family BLUE BUG TOYS – Remote control toys and battery operated toys, cellphone accessories and charging devices CAMELOT KIDS – Unique imaginative toys and parenting products from around the world CANADA POST GRANVILLE ISLAND – Full service postal outlet – postage stamps, Xpresspost™, mailboxes, postcards, stationery and packing supplies CIBC BANK MACHINE – Night deposit and fast cash CIRCUIT CIRCUS – Family entertainment centre, rides and games CLOWNIN’ AROUND MAGIC SHOP – Magic, clown and juggling supplies, novelties and pranks CRYSTAL ARK – Crystals, gems, crystal rocks, fossils, jewellery and books FUNKY LITTLE SHOP – Gifts, jewellery and accessories for every princess G.I. STAMPS PLUS – Children’s stationery, gift bags and boxes, cards, journals, postcards, incense, baskets from Ghana and Madagascar GRANVILLE ISLAND TOY COMPANY – Quality toys including Playmobil, Lego, puzzles, games, educational toys, collectibles, dress-up and novelties for all ages HAIRLOFT/PRINCESS SPA – Unisex kids hair salon VSHFLDOL]LQJ LQ EDE\¡V ÀUVW KDLUFXW HDU SLHUFLQJ VSD ELUWKGD\ parties for girls ages 3-12 HALF TIME SPORTS – Team sports wear, licensed products, Canadiana

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HUMPTY DUMPTY BOOKS & MUSIC – Books, music, CDs, videos, DVDs and posters I-CANDY BOUTIQUE – All types of candy, including sugarless, organic, gluten-free, peanut-free, natural, regular candies and nuts I’M IMPRESSED PAPER ARTS – The best selection of rubber stamps, inks, paper, glitter, stationery, scrapbook and craft supplies, classes JUST IMAGINE FUN CLOTHING – Costumes for kids, funky glasses, bodywear and shoes for ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and gym, formal gown and suits for boys and girls, wigs, masks and gifts for dancers KABOODLES – Best selection of stuffed animals in town, dolls, Lego, puzzles, games, stickers, toys and hilarious greeting cards . . . for kids and silly adults KITES & PUPPETS ² .LWHV SXSSHWV EDQQHUV Ă DJV Ă \LQJ WR\V ZLQGVRFNV KNOTTY TOYS – Local and international wooden toys, rocking horses, wagons, Thomas LITTLE TREASURES “ON THE GOâ€? – Rain and snow gear, swim and sun wear, accessories PEDRO’S ORGANIC COFFEE HOUSE – Organic fair trade coffee, light meals SWEET MONKEY – Clothing and accessories for newborns, toddlers, and kids to age 10 SHOEBOX – Full service shoe store, infant to youth UMBRELLA SHOP, THE – High quality and one-of-a-kind umbrellas VIRTUAL RIDES – A virtual reality experience WOOFLES & MEOWZ – Toys, treats, clothing, accessories, supplies and baked goods for dogs and cats ADMINISTRATION OFFICE – Located on 3rd level

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ompleting our Family Resource Guide this year showed me how much we miss when we just trust Google to provide the answers. There are so many great services for parents that it’s hard to narrow it down to one online search, and ďŹ nding the time to search for hours just doesn’t happen. The BC Parent Family Resource Guide will provide you with a comprehensive list of all the contacts you need for almost any aspect of parenting. From fun places to explore to trusted pediatric dentists, our guide has it all. Keep it handy or bookmark the web version to be your new go-to before searching online.

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Important Numbers Call 911 for Ambulance/Fire/ Police Emergency Air or Marine Emergency 1-800-567-5111 Animal Emergencies (Nights) 604-879-7343 B.C. Gas Leaks & Odours 1-800-663-9911 BC Nurse Line 604-215-4700, 1-866-215-4700 Puts you in touch with a registered nurse, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Spill, Tsunami 1-800-663-3456 Emergency Preparedness www.pep.bc.ca Help Line for Children (Reporting of child abuse and neglect) throughout the province 310-1234; www.safekidbc.ca Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Newborn Hotline 604-737-3737 open 365 days per year, 8:30 am–10 pm, 7 days/week, information and referral about babies to age 2 Poison Control Centre 604-682-5050 1-800-567-8911 Rape Crisis Line – W.A.V.A.W. (Women Against Violence Against Women) 604-255-6344 or toll free 1-877-392-7583 www.wavaw.ca 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 The Crisis Centre www.YouthinBC.com 1-800-Suicide, 604/872-3311 The Distress Phone Services provide conďŹ dential, 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 realtime online chat with a trained volunteer, learn more about common issues and concerns (e.g. bullying, depression, etc.), ďŹ nd resources through an online library of websites and community resources, and be heard by sharing experiences on the blog.

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Let your child’s dental visit be a positive experience.

Prevention and maintenance of good oral health is our focus.

Alarm Company: _____________ Food Delivery: ______________

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Playgroup: _________________

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Kids’ Friends: _______________

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Lower Mainland/ Fraser Valley indoor playzones and playcafes 6pack Indoor Beach Richmond 6packbeach.com Adventure Zone and Toddler Zone Vancouver, 604/608-6699 www.theadventurezone.ca Play area, birthday parties.

Captain Kid’s Fun Centre Langley captainkids.ca Cliffhanger Indoor Rock Climbing Vancouver, 604/874-2400 www.cliffhangerclimbing.com Circus Play Cafe Vancouver www.circusplaycafe.com Crash Crawly’s Coquitlam www.crash-crawlys.com Fiona’s Playdate Cafe Surrey www.ďŹ onasplaydatecafe.ca Fun4Kidz Richmond fun4kidz.ca

Funtopia Surrey funtopiaworld.com/surrey Go Bananas Langley, Richmond, Surrey, North Vancouver, Chilliwack www.gobananasplaycenter.com

Granville Island Vancouver, 604/666-5784 www.granvilleisland.com

Jungle Jacs Pitt Meadows www.junglejacs.com

Greater Vancouver Zoo Aldergrove, 604/856-6825 www.gvzoo.com

Kidtropolis Richmond www.kidtropolis.ca

Grouse Mountain North Van, 604/980-9311 www.grousemountain.com

Koko’s Port Moody kokos.ca Kokopelli Cafe Dunbar www.kokopellicafe.com

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site Steveston, 604/664-9009 www.pc.gc.ca/gulfofgeorgia cannery Historic Stewart Farm Surrey, 604/592-6956 www.heritage.surrey.ca

grounds, Playland features over 30 exhilarating rides and attractions. It’s also home to Kids Playce, a special zone with rides and attractions for children aged 2–10. Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Think of Playland for all day fun.

Stanley Park Children’s Farmyard/Railway 604/257-8530 (or 8531)

Honeybee Centre Surrey, 604/575-2337 www.honeybeecentre.com

Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment Terra Nova Rural Public Park 2340 River Road, Richmond West end of River Road at the north end of West Dyke Trail.

outdoors

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve North Van, 604/432-6286

UBC Botanical Garden 604/822-5858 www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org

Bear Creek Train Surrey, 604/501-1232 www.bctrains.com

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

Capilano Suspension Bridge North Van, 604/985-7474 www.capbridge.com

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

VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, 604/878-9274 604/718-5898 (Family Programs) www.vandusengarden.org

Fort Langley 604/888-8835 www.fortlangley.com

Mount Seymour 604/986-2261 www.mountseymour.com

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

George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary Ladner, 604/946-6980 www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com

Playland at the PNE 604/253-2311 www.pne.ca Located on the historic PNE

Young Naturalists’ Club of BC 604/985-3057 www.ync.ca

Shuk Eat and Play Vancouver www.facebook.com/cafe41 Virtual Rides Vancouver, Kids Market A virtual reality experience.

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events and festivals BrickCan Public LEGO Exhibition Richmond, River Rock Casino Hotel info@brickcan.com www.brickcan.com April 23 & 24, 2016 Fairmont Mother’s Day Run Vancouver Join us for the Annual Fairmont Mother’s Day Run & Walk. Enjoy the day with your family in Beautiful Stanley Park and get pampered with gifts. For more information, visit runmomrun.ca May 8, 2016 SuperCities Walk Vancouver, 800/268-7582 www.mswalks.ca May 15, 2016 Vancouver International Children’s Festival Vancouver, 604/708-5655 www.childrensfestival.ca May 30–June 5, 2016

family fun Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Vancouver, 604/739-0559 www.bardonthebeach.org June 3–Sept 24, 2016 Dragon Boat Festival Vancouver www.dragonboatbc.ca June 18–19, 2016 TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival Vancouver, 604/872-5200 www.coastaljazz.ca June 24–July 3, 2016 Vancouver Folk Music Festival Vancouver, 604/602-9798 www.thefestival.bc.ca July 15–17, 2016 Abbotsford International Air Show www.abbotsfordairshow.com August 12–14, 2016 The Fair, PaciďŹ c National Exhibition Vancouver, 604/253-2311 www.pne.ca Vancouver International Writers (& Readers) Festival Vancouver, 604/681-6330 www.writersfest.bc.ca October 18–23, 2016 Haunted Village Burnaby Village Museum www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca October 27–30, 2016 Must see.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Vancouver, 604/738-7827 www.spacecentre.ca Kids Market Vancouver, 604/689-8447 www.kidsmarket.ca Kids Market is located at the entrance to Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver.

Parent & Tot Storytimes with the Vancouver Public Library Hotline: 604/331-3663 www.vpl.ca Science World at TELUS World of Science Vancouver, 604/443-7443 www.scienceworld.ca Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver, 604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org

museums

Britannia Mine Museum Squamish www.britanniaminemuseum.ca Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel Burnaby, 604/293-6500 www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Museums—Where History Comes to Life. Stroll down the streets of our 1920s community where costumed townsfolk give demonstrations in the homes and shops. The restored Interurban #1223 is a must see and ride on the historic 1012 CW Parker Carousel is a thrill.

Canadian Museum of Flight Langley, 604/532-0035 www.canadianight.org Imagine Children’s Museum Everett WA www.imaginecm.org Come have fun in our interactive, fun-ďŹ lled, hands-on exhibits and rooftop adventure!

Granville Island Waterpark Vancouver, 604/257-8195 Newton Wave Pool Surrey, 604/501-5540 Splashdown Park Tsawwassen www.splashdownpark.ca Watermania Richmond, 604/448-5353 www.richmond.ca/parksrec/ pools/watermania.htm

Vancouver Island The Butchart Gardens Victoria, 250/652-4422 www.butchartgardens.com Royal BC Museum Victoria, 888/447-7977 www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Japanese Canadian National Museum Burnaby, 604/777-7000 www.jcnm.ca

Okanagan

Surrey Museum 604/592-6596 www.heritage.surrey.ca

Beyond the CRUX Kelowna, 250/860-PEAK beyondthecrux.info

UBC Museum of Anthropology Vancouver, 604/822-5087 www.moa.ubc.ca

Color Me Mine 250/861-4FUN www.kelowna.colormemine. com

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

Fun Bugs Indoor Playground Kelowna, 250/979-2847 www.funbugsplayground.com

Vancouver Maritime Museum Vancouver, 604/257-8300 www.vancouvermaritime museum.com

Hoof Prints Barnyard Kelowna, 250/317-6650 info@hoofprintsbarnyard.com www.hoofprintsbarnyard.com

Vancouver Museum Vancouver, 604/736-4431 www.museumofvancouver.ca Vancouver Police Museum Vancouver, 604/665-3346 www.vancouverpolice museum.ca Come solve a crime at the Police Museum.

West Vancouver Museum and Archives West Van, 604/925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca

destination fun

Just 4 Fun Playcentre Inc. Westbank, 250/863-7858 www.just4funwk.ca Kangaroo Creek Farm Lake Country, 250/766 4823 info@kangaroocreekfarm.com www.kangaroocreekfarm.com Little Rascals Pony Parties and Petting Zoo Kelowna, 250/765-1246 www.littlerascalsponyparties andpettingzoo.com

McMillan Farms Kelowna, 250/448-2336 information@mcmillanfarms.ca www.mcmillanfarms.ca Visit in the Fall or play farm golf Spring/Summer/Fall Myra Canyon Adventure Park Kelowna, 250/869-8494 park@myracanyon.com www.myracanyon.com Open mid-May to mid-Oct. Ages 3+ Oyama Zipline Adventure Park Just north of Kelowna 250/548-4129 1-888-ZIP-AT-OZ (1-888947-2869) www.oyamazipline.com Ages 4–18 Parrot Island Peachland, 250/767-9030 parrotisland@shaw.ca www.parrotisland.net Open March 15–Oct 31 Pedal Car Drop-Ins Kelowna and District Safety Council kdsc.bc.ca Friday mornings in July & August from 10am–11am Ages 8 and under Safari Ridge Adventure Park West Kelowna, 250/769-0239 safariridge.com Ages 8+ Scandia Golf & Games Kelowna, 250/765 2355 scandiagolfandgames.com Wildplay Elements Park 855/595-2251 wildplay.com Ages 5+ YaYa’s Play Centre Vernon, 250/545-4199 www.yayasplaycentre.com

events and festivals Family Sundays at the Kelowna Art Gallery kelownaartgallery.com Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market 250/878-5029 kelownafarmersandcrafters market.com Snow White: Kids Performance www.kelownaactorsstudio.com April 18, 2016 Annie: Kids Performance www.kelownaactorsstudio.com April 19, 2016 Interior Savings Fat Cat Children’s Festival Waterfront Park, Kelowna www.fatcatfestival.ca June 10 and 11, 2016 Mary Poppins www.kelownaactorsstudio.com July 28–Aug 6, 2016

museums Central Okanagan Hall of Fame Kelowna, 250/763-2417 Okanagan Heritage Museum Kelowna, 250/763-2417 Okanagan Military Museum Kelowna, 250/763-9292 The BC Orchard Industry Museum Kelowna, 778/478-0347

water parks Atlantis WaterSlides Vernon, 250/549-4121 atlantiswaterslides.ca

ZipZone Adventure Park Peachland, 855/947-9663 www.zipzone.ca Under 70lbs can ride tandem with guide.

water parks Cultus Lake Waterpark www.cultus.com

BC Sports Hall of Fame BC Place, Vancouver 604/687-5520 www.bcsportshalloffame.com

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Lower Mainland/ Fraser Valley

Starchild & Company 604/541-0908 www.starchild.ca Angela Brown 604/649-1979 www.angelabrown.ca

party people

party places

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

Adventure Zone and Toddler Zone 604/608-6699 Kids Market, Vancouver theadventurezone.ca What Makes our Birthday Parties Special? See why we are so popular with countless frazzled parents. We offer just the right balance of physical play and interactive games in our new iFloor installation at the Adventure Zone Playground and Kids Arcade.

The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classes for Kids 778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com Mad Science Vancouver, Fraser Valley 604/591-9115 www.madscience.org/ vancouver Peter Rooke’s Fun Magic Shows Vancouver, 604/984-6822 www.peterrookemagic.ca Ray Wong Magic Entertainment 604/720 8809 www.raywongmagic.com StageCoach Parties Lower Mainland, 877/787-8243 www.stagecoachschools.ca Pick a theme and let us do all of the hard work! A fun packed way to celebrate your child’s big day. Themed Parties for 4–10 yrs, Murder Mystery Parties for 11–16 yrs. Available throughout the Lower Mainland, we come to you!

Birthday Parties at Playland Vancouver, 604/252-3663 www.pne.ca Celebrate your child’s birthday at Playland! Take the party outside and leave the preparation and fun to us! Starting at just $26, packages include invitations, lunch, access to over 30 rides and attractions and more.

Burnaby Village Museum Burnaby, 604/297-4565 www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Kids of all ages can celebrate their birthday 1920s style! Our party package includes lunch at the Ice Cream Parlour and two rides on our 1925 Parker Carousel. Visit our website for details.

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The Edge Climbing Centre 604/984-9080 www.edgeclimbing.com Fun4Kids Playcentre Richmond, 604/279-5439 fun4kidz.ca Maplewood Farm North Van, 604/929-5610 www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Princess Spa The Hairloft 604/684-6177 Vancouver, Kids Market www.princessspa.ca Hair salon, ear piercing, birthday parties for girls aged 3–12.

Richmond Family Place Richmond, 604/278-4336 www.richmondfamilyplace.ca Sportball Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley 604/688-3157 www.sportball.ca Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver, 604/659-FISH www.vanaqua.org Vancouver Maritime Museum Vancouver, 604/257-8310 vancouvermaritimemuseum. com YMCA of Greater Vancouver 4 locations in Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack gv.ymca.ca Ages 1–12 YMCA Camp Elphinstone Gibsons, 604/886-2025 gv.ymca.ca/elphinstone Ages 5–18

party supplies Bag O’Swag Online info@bagoswag.com bagoswag.com Granville Island Toy Co. Vancouver, Kids Market 604/684-0076 www.toycompany.ca

The Party Bazaar Vancouver, 604/873-5241 www.thepartybazaar.com

Just Imagine... Fun Clothing Kitsilano: 604/222-3523 Vancouver, Kids Market: 604/558-0119 www.dressups.com

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

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

Okanagan

Knotty Toys Vancouver, Kids Market 604/683-7854 www.knottytoys.com Par-T-Perfect Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley, Victoria www.par-t-perfect.com Ribbit’s Candy Corner Vancouver, Kids Market 604/608-6699 www.kidsmarket.ca Splash Toy Shop Steveston, 604/228-8697 splashtoyshop.ca

party people Art with Funk Kelowna, 250/863-8309 www.facebook.com/ artwithfunk Bricks4Kidz Summerland, 778/516-1505 www.bricks4kidz.com/ bcsouthinterior Face to Face Face Painting Kelowna, 778/478-1011 www.facetofacefacepainting. com Fun4Life Okanagan’s Entertainment Company Okanagan, 250/498-6498 www.fun4life.ca

birthday parties party places Beyond the CRUX Kelowna, 250/860PEAK beyondthecrux.info Capri Valley Lanes Kelowna, 250/979-2777 valleylanes.net Color Me Mine 250/861-4FUN www.kelowna.colormemine.com Cupcasions Handheld Dessert Specialists Kelowna, 250/860-3690 www.cupcasions.ca FitKidz Gymnastics Club Penticton 778/476-KFIT (5348) www.ďŹ tkidzcan.com Fun Bugs Indoor Playground Kelowna, 250/979-2847 www.funbugs playground.com Hoof Prints Barnyard Kelowna, 250/317-6650 www.hoofprints barnyard.com

Just 4 Fun Playcentre Inc. Westbank, 250/863-7858 www.just4funwk.ca Kangaroo Creek Farm Lake Country 250/766 4823 www.kangaroocreekfarm. com Kelowna Gymnatix Kelowna, 778/484-7570 kelownagymnastix.ca Little Rascals Pony Parties and Petting Zoo Kelowna, 250/765-1246 www.littlerascalspony partiesandpettingzoo.com Little Travellers’ Safety Village Kelowna and District Safety Council 250/765-3163 kdsc.bc.ca

(1-888-947-2869) www.oyamazipline.com Ages 4–18 Peachwave Frozen Yogourt Kelowna, 778/484-1924 www.peachwaveyogurt. com Safari Ridge Adventure Park West Kelowna 250/769-0239 safariridge.com Ages 8+

Scandia Golf & Games Kelowna, 250/765-2355 scandiagolfandgames. com Sportball Kelowna, Pentiction, Vernon 250/558-1518 www.sportball.ca YaYa’s Play Centre Vernon, 250/545-4199 www.yayasplaycentre. com

party supplies

Sarah’s Sweets Kelowna, 250/763-8070 www.sarahssweets.ca

Bag O’Swag Online info@bagoswag.com bagoswag.com Cupcasions Handheld Dessert Specialists Kelowna, 250/860-3690 www.cupcasions.ca Par-T-Perfect Kelowna www.par-t-perfect.com

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McCurdy Bowl Kelowna, 250/491-2695 www.mccurdybowl.com Oyama Zipline Adventure Park Just north of Kelowna 250/548-4129 1-888-ZIP-AT-OZ

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Montessori Curriulum, our child will be prepared academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC Vancouver, 604/437-0255 www.childrenshearing.ca Co-ed, grades K–3

Independent Schools Lower Mainland/ Fraser Valley Alexander Academy Vancouver, 604/243-9975 www.alexanderacademy.ca Co-ed, grades 8–12 Bodwell High School and Bodwell Academy North Van, 604/924-5056 www.bodwell.edu/highschool Co-ed, grades 8–12 Brockton School North Van, 604/929-9201 www.brocktonschool.com Co-ed, grades K–11

Choice School Richmond www.choiceschool.org Co-ed, grades K–7 Collingwood School West Van, 604/925-3331 www.collingwood.org Co-ed, grades JK–12 Crofton House Vancouver, 604/263-3255 www.croftonhouse.ca Girls, grades 1–12 Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver North Van, 604/924-2457 www.cousteauschool.org Co-ed, grades PS–7 Fraser Academy Vancouver, 604 736 5575 www.fraseracademy.ca Co-ed, grades 1–12 We’re leaders in the empowerment and education of students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Our students are bright;

yet acquiring language skills can pose a challenge for them.

We provide a learner-centric environment with the most effective research-based methods to optimize learning. More than 90% of our graduates go on to college and university.

Fraser Valley Elementary School Langley, 604/533-5469 www.fves.bc.ca Co-ed, grades K–3 Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School North Van, 604/985-5224 www.kgms.ca Co-ed, grades 2–8 Le Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la C-B (SD No. 93, publicly funded French-language program) Across BC www.csf.bc.ca Madrona School Society Vancouver, 604/499-7303 www.madronaschool.com Co-ed, grades 4–7 Marpole Bilingual Montessori School Vancouver, 604/266-1091 www.marpolebilingual montessori.com Co-ed, grades PS–K Our program sets a fantastic foundation for your child.

With our unique approach to the daily Bilingual French Program combined with the

Meadow Montessori Elementary & Preschool Maple Ridge, 604/465-3492 www.meadowmontessori.ca Co-ed, grades PS–7 Meadowridge School Maple Ridge, 604/467-4444 www.meadowridge.bc.ca Co-ed, grades 4–7 Mulgrave School West Van, 604/922-3223 www.mulgrave.com Co-ed, grades Pre-K–12 North Star Montessori North Van, 604/980-1205 www.northstarmontessori.ca Co-ed, grades PS–7 PaciďŹ c Rim Montessori Academy Vancouver, Richmond 604/726-8428 www.paciďŹ crimmontessori.com Co-ed, grades K–7 PaciďŹ c Spirit School Vancouver, 604/222-1900 www.paciďŹ cspiritschool.org Co-ed, grades K–8 Pattison High School Vancouver, 604/608-8788 www.pattisonhighschool.ca Co-ed, grades 8–12 Pythagoras Academy Richmond, 604/370-0199 www.pythagorasacademy.ca Co-ed, grades JK–7 Founded in 2013, Pythagoras Academy’s curriculum is based on a classical education philos-

ophy that integrates all subject areas into students’ daily learning. Pythagoras Academy is a Ministry certiďŹ ed, nonreligious, co-educational, independent school in the heart of Richmond.

Richmond Jewish Day School Richmond, 604/275-3393 www.rjds.ca Co-ed, grades K–7 St. George’s School Vancouver, 604/221-3890 www.stgeorges.bc.ca Boys, grade 1–12 St. John’s School Vancouver, 604/629-2458 www.stjohns.bc.ca Co-ed, grades K–12 St. John’s International School Vancouver, 604/683-4572 www.stjohnsis.com Co-ed, grades 10–12 SelfDesign Learning Community Vancouver, 877/353-3374 www.selfdesign.org Co-ed, grades K–12 Southpointe Academy Tsawwassen, 604/948-8826 www.southpointe.ca Co-ed, grades PS–12 Stratford Hall Vancouver, 604/436-0608 www.stratfordhall.ca Co-ed, grades K–12 Traditional Learning Academy Coquitlam, 604/931-7265 www.traditionallearning.com Co-ed, grades K–12 Urban Academy New Westminster, 604/5242211 www.urbanacademy.ca Co-ed, grades JK–12

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education Vancouver College Vancouver, 604/261-4285 www.vc.bc.ca Boys, grades K–12

St. Margaret’s School Victoria, 250/479-7171 www.stmarg.ca Girls, grades JK–12

Vancouver Montessori School Vancouver, 604/261-0315 www.vancouvermontessori school.com Co-ed, grades PS–7

St. Michaels University School Victoria, 250/370-6170 www.smus.ca Co-ed, grades K–12

Vancouver Hebrew Academy Vancouver, 604/266-1245 www.vhebrewacademy.com Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver Talmud Torah Vancouver, 604/736-7307 www.talmudtorah.com Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver Waldorf School North Van, 604/985-7435 www.vws.ca Co-ed, grades PS–12 West Point Grey Academy Vancouver, 604/222-8750 www.wpga.ca| Co-ed, grades JK–12 Westside Montessori Academy Vancouver, 604/434-9611 www.westsidemontessori academy.ca Preschool to Grade 7 WMA is a small school with a big heart—an established preschool through to Grade 7 since 2008. Offering Montessori education, lower student to staff ratios and thoughtfully designed learning environments. Love of learning starts here.

Shawnigan Lake School Shawnigan Lake 250/743-5516 www.shawnigan.ca Co-ed, grades 8–11

Okanagan Aberdeen Hall Kelowna, 250/491-1270 www.aberdeenhall.com Co-ed, grades PK–12 Heritage Christian School Kelowna, 250/862-2377 www.heritagechristian.ca Co-ed, grades K–12 Immaculata High School Kelowna, 250/762-2730 immaculatakelowna.ca Co-ed, grades 8–12 Okanagan Adventist Academy Kelowna, 250/860-5305 www.okaa.ca Co-ed, grades PS–12 Okanagan Montessori Elementary & Pre-School Kelowna, 250/860-1165 www.okanaganmontessori.ca Co-ed, grades PS–7

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

Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary West Kelowna, 250/768-9008 olol-bc.com Co-ed, grades K–7

Vancouver Island

St. Joseph’s Catholic School Kelowna, 250/763-3371 www.stjosephkelowna.ca Co-ed, grades K–7

Dwight School Canada Shawnigan Lake 250/929-0506 www.dwightcanada.org Co-ed, grades 7–12

Studio 9 Independent School of the Arts Kelowna, 250/868-8816 www.studio9.ca Co-ed, grades PS–12

Brentwood College School Mill Bay, 250/743-5521 www.brentwood.bc.ca Co-ed, grades 9–12

Waldorf School Kelowna, 250/764-4130 www.kelownawaldorf.org Co-ed, grades PS–8

Glenlyon Norfolk School Victoria, 250/370-6854 www.mygns.ca Co-ed, grades JK–12

Willowstone Academy Kelowna, 250/764-3111 www.willowstoneacademy.com Co-ed, grades PS–8

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Preschools

Cornerstone Christian Academy Richmond, 604/303-9181

Lower Mainland/ Fraser Valley

Council of Parent Participation Preschools 604/435-4430, 800/488-0660 www.cpppreschools.bc.ca

Advantage Preschool Burnaby, 604/435-1263 advantagepreschool.ca Alderwood House Richmond, 604/272-5023 www.alderwoodhouse.com Birchland Treehouse Preschool Port Coquitlam 604/945-0002 www.birchlandtreehouse.com Brainbridge Bilingual Education and Fine Arts Centre Vancouver, 604/322-6830 www.brainbridge.ca Brentwood Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Burnaby, 604/294-2671 BrightPath Kids Lower Mainland 1-888-808-2252 www.brightpathkids.com Burnaby French Language Playschool 604/432-1323 www.bp.org Canyon Heights Preschool North Van, 604/986-5597 www.canyonheightspreschool. com Children’s House Montessori Coquitlam, 604/931-1311 www.montessoribc.com Cloverleaf Montessori Surrey, 604/574-9899 CEFA Early Learning 14 locations throughout the Lower Mainland www.cefa.ca CEFA Early Learning is a private school which offers an elite junior kindergarten program featuring a unique partnership of core subjects and ďŹ ne arts that are taught through projects, activities and play. The program was designed to speciďŹ cally stimulate children during the brain’s most formative years, increasing the child’s emotional, social and intellectual capacity for life.

Discovery Montessori Richmond, 604/807-9796 Discovery Quest Montessori Surrey, 604/581-1620 Dunbar Memorial Preschool Vancouver, 604/222-6065 www.dunbarmemorial preschool.ca Early Foundations Preschool 604/444-3773 www.dsrf.org Elite Montessori Academy Vancouver, 604/655-2045 www.elitemontessori.ca Located in Dunbar area, with brand new facility, high quality equipments as well as experienced educators, we offers enriched Montessori program for 3–6 year olds. We also have math, science and mandarin classes for children up to 9 years old.

Family Montessori School Vancouver 604/224-2633, 604/731-8810 www.familymontessori.com Gatehouse Montessori West Van, 604/925-1437 Hazelwood Early Learning Port Coquitlam 604/377-8385 www.hazelwoodearlylearning. com Highlands PreSchool North Van, 604/980-1740 www.highlandspreschool.ca Inglewood Parent Participation Preschool West Van, 604/925-1888 www.inglewoodppp.ca Kiddies Korner Preschool Port Coquitlam 604/941-4919 www.kkp.ca Kids Care Preschool Vancouver, 604/325-2222 La Calypso Vancouver, 778/373-4000 www.lacalypso.org Little Mountain Montessori Preschool Vancouver, 604/709-9621

Little People Parent Participation Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-2219 www.littlepeople.ca Little Pythagoras Academy Richmond, 604/370-0199 www.pythagorasacademy.ca Caters to parents who are looking for a sophisticated educational program for children 3 to 5 years of age that combine a dynamic academic curriculum with strong ďŹ ne art components. We teach young learners that creative ideas come from within the individual and not technology.

Our main goal is to encourage children to create their own authentic work by using their inner power.

Little Neighbours Preschool 604/521-5158 www.littleneighbours.com Marpole Bilingual Montessori School Co-ed, grades PS–K Vancouver, 604/266-1091 www.marpolebilingual montessori.com Our program sets a fantastic foundation for your child.

With our unique approach to the daily Bilingual French Program combined with the Montessori Curriculum, your child will be prepared academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Meadow Montessori Maple Ridge, 604/465-3492 www.meadowmontessori.ca Elementary & Preschool Maple Ridge, 604/465-3492 www.meadowmontessori.ca Milestone Montessori Delta, 604/583-1446 www.milestonemontessori.ca Monkey See Monkey Do Montessori Vancouver, 778/371-4659 www.monkeyseemonkeydo.ca We have offered high quality programs for children ages 2.5–6 since 2007. Children learn language arts, math, geography, music, gym, and have access to a beautiful outdoor play area. Experienced and warm teachers. Graduates have a solid academic foundation, good problem solving skills, pro-social behaviour and a love of school.

Montessori Mews Richmond, 604/522-1351

Marpole Bilingual Montessori (Est. 1985)

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

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

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

Children are required to wear school uniforms.

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

Private English Tutoring, Phonics & Conversational Tutoring and French Tutoring are also offered.

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preschools Morning Glory Montessori Richmond, 604/272-2821 North Star Montessori Co-ed, grades PS–7 North Van, 604/980-1205 www.northstarmontessori.ca PaciďŹ c Rim Montessori Academy Vancouver, 604/726-8428 www.paciďŹ crimmontessori. com Finearts Preschool Richmond, 604/221-0141 www.theartsconnection.ca

Sunower Academy Vancouver, 604/222-1114 www.sunoweracademy.com Sunshine Cove Preschool North Van, 604/770-2683 www.sunshinecovepreschool.ca UBC Lluvia Preschool Vancouver, 604/822-3353 www.childcare.ubc.ca/ programs/preschool University Hill Preschool Vancouver, 604/228-8610

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

Vancouver Bilingual Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-1221 www.vancouverbilingual.com Vancouver Bilingual Preschool offers a proven English-French curriculum developed to prepare your child for a lifetime of learning and success. Our specially trained teachers are dedicated to starting children on the journey of second (or third!) language learning.

Stepping Stone Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-5315 www.steppingstonepreschool. org

Vancouver Hebrew Academy Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver, 604/264-1245 www.vhebrewacademy.com

Pomme d’Api Preschool Vancouver, 604/877-1122 www.pommedapi.org Reach for the Stars Montessori Vancouver, 604/688-7827 www.reachforthestars montessori.com

Vancouver Montessori School Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver, 604/261-0315 www.vancouvermontessori school.com Vancouver Talmud Torah Co-ed, grades PS–7 Vancouver, 604/736-7307 www.talmudtorah.com Vancouver Waldorf School Co-ed, grades PS–12 North Vancouver 604/985-7435 www.vws.ca Wesbrook Parent Participation Preschool Vancouver info@wesbrookpreschool.com www.wesbrookpreschool.com Westside Montessori Academy Preschool to Grade 7 Vancouver, 604/434-9611 www.westsidemontessori academy.ca WMA is a small school with a big heart—an established preschool through to Grade 7 since 2008. Offering Montessori education, lower student to staff ratios and thoughtfully

designed learning environments. Love of learning starts here.

Westside Montessori Academy at the Italian Cultural Centre Vancouver, 604/434-9611 www.westsidemontessori academy.ca Westside Montessori School Vancouver, 604/731-6594 www.westsidemontessori.ca

Vancouver Island A Secret Garden Preschool Victoria, 250/380-8293 asecretgardenpreschool@ shaw.ca Adel Play N Discovery House Sidney Sidney, 250/655-4888 adelina.gotera@gmail.com www.adelplayndiscovery.ca Lakehill Preschool Victoria, 250/477-4141 www.lakehillpreschool.org

Parkdale Early Childhood Centre Victoria, 250/382-0512 www.parkdalechildcare.ca Starchild Centre Mill Bay, 250/929-3240 petra@starchildcentre.ca www.starchildcentre.ca Queen Margaret’s School Duncan admissions@qms.bc.ca www.qms.bc.ca Wiseways Preschool & Daycare Gordon Head, Victoria 250/477-1312 wisewaysofďŹ ce@gmail.com www.wisewaysvictoria.com

Okanagan BrightPath Kids Kelowna & West Kelowna 1-888-808-2252 www.brightpathkids.com CEFA Early Learning Kelowna, 236/420-3868 kelowna@cefa.ca www.cefa.ca CEFA Early Learning is a private school which offers

We’re leaders in education that empowers students with language based learning differences. An impressive 90% of our graduates go on to college and university.

In addition to our independent day school, we offer these unique after school and summer programs:

After 3 Tutoring (Gr 1-12) 1:1 Tutoring, 1 hour, 2-3 times a week Our program helps children learn to read and write or do math at age-appropriate levels, building the skills and learning habits for educational success.

Summer Programs (Gr 3-8) Half-day, 2-week Summer Boost Camps Our summer camps build students’ skills in a fun environment through small group classes in curriculum areas including Language Arts, Math and Science.

2294 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC | T: 604 736 5575 | E: info@fraseracademy.ca

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fraseracademy.ca

tutoring an elite junior kindergarten program featuring a unique partnership of core subjects and ďŹ ne arts that are taught through projects, activities and play. The program was designed to speciďŹ cally stimulate children during the brain’s most formative years, increasing the child’s emotional, social and intellectual capacity for life.

Tutoring

Heritage Christian Preschool Kelowna (Rutland area) 250/980-5604 childcare@kcc.net www.kcc.net/preschool

TutorSage Inc. info@tutorage.com www.TutorSage.com TutorSage offers in-person tutoring and lessons which are affordable, exible and on your terms. Find quality, veriďŹ ed tutors and lesson providers in your area! Manage all your scheduling and payments online. Create a free account and start browsing tutors and lesson providers today.

The Lil’ Cottage Educational Daycare Lower Mission, Kelowna Lori Ausenhus, 250/862-0763 www.lilcottagedaycare.ca Okanagan Montessori Kelowna, 250/878-0014 www.okmontessori.com Shannon Lake Preschool W. Kelowna, 250/707-3223 Willowstone Academy Kelowna, 250/764-3111 info@willowstoneacademy.com www.willowstoneacademy.com

Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley

Province Wide

Above Grade Level Lower Mainland 778/832-1007 www.abovegradelevel.ca

BC Home Learners’ Association 866/444-2299 www.bchla.bc.ca

VoilĂ Learning Online and at Home tutoring across Canada 866/900-0658 HelpTheChildren@ VoilaLearning.com www.VoilaLearning.com

After 3 Tutoring at Fraser Academy Kitsilano 604/736-5575 after3@fraseracademy.ca www.fraseracademy.ca 1:1 tutoring, 1-hour, 2-3x/ week. Our program helps children learn to read and write or do math at age-appropriate levels. We’re leaders in education designed to build the skills, conďŹ dence and learning habits needed for educational success.

Eye Level Learning Center of Richmond North 604/285-3835, Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby richmondnorth@myeyelevel. com www.eyelevelrichmond.com 3–16 yrs old

KEY Admissions Vancouver info@keyadmissions.com www.keyadmissions.com

nurTutor Lower Mainland 604/449-1670 www.nurTutor.ca

Kumon 800/222-6284 www.kumon.com

Oxford Learning Coquitlam, 604/464-3090 Richmond, 604/233-5566 South Surrey, 604/575-1494 North Van, 604/990-8850 Kerrisdale, 604/266-6000 Kitsilano, 604/563-2000 West Van, 604/922-5566 Burnaby, 604/565-5877 www.oxfordlearning.com

Learning Disabilities Association 604/873-8139 www.ldav.ca Mathletics 1-877-467-6851 customerservice@3plearning.ca www.mathletics.ca MPM Math 604/266-6762 www.mpmmath.com In the MPM Math Education program, elementary-school students build problem-solving and critical thinking math abilities while developing selfconďŹ dence and independence in learning. The JELIC program, for ages 3–6 years old, is dedicated for preschoolers to solve problems independently through specially-designed logic puzzles, under the supervision of a qualiďŹ ed instructor.

IN-HOME TUTORING

By CertiďŹ ed Teachers K-12 (all subjects)

PD Plus Tutoring Service Ltd. 604/421-6101 director@pdplustutors.com www.pdplustutors.com The Reading Foundation 604/222-2254 www.readingfoundation.com School Is Easy Tutoring 604/439-1790 or 1-877-ITS EASY www.schooliseasy.com Home tutoring. We are one of the largest and most respected tutoring agencies in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley. We provide carefully screened certiďŹ ed teachers in all subjects:

Montessori Preschool in Dunbar ě?? helps children develop positive social skills, a love of learning, and a good academic foundation ě?? Montessori curriculum plus music, gym, and crafts ě?? experienced teachers and a great community of parents

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tutoring Grades 1–12, ESL (all levels), special ed, study skills, gifted programs and French immersion. We are easy to work with.

Reasonable rates. No upfront fees. Winner of BBB Marketplace Excellence and 2nd place People’s Pick award 2015.

Sealy Tutoring Vancouver 604/612-0652 info@sealytutoring.com www.sealytutoring.com Spirit of Math Richmond, 604/304-4032 Vancouver, 604/568-0018 www.spiritofmath.com Sylvan Learning 1-800-EDUCATE www.SylvanLearning.ca Teachers to Go Lower Mainland 1 800/428-8164 info@teacherstogoinc.com www.TeachersToGo.ca We are a unique tutoring service that matches your child with a provincially certiďŹ ed teacher to tutor in your home.

We create lessons tailored to your child’s learning needs and

strengths while integrating a fun component to make learning fun. Leave the teaching to us and call us today!

Teachers’ Tutoring Service Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley 604/730-3410 teacher@tutor.bc.ca www.tutor.bc.ca TOC Education Resources 604/603-3008 www.toceducationresources. com TutorBright, Vancouver Vancouver 778/300-5000 vancouver@tutorbright.com www.tutorbright.com Tutor Doctor Multiple locations in Richmond & Delta 604/943-0555 www.inhometutors.ca UCMAS Surrey, 604/728- 4112 Vancouver, 778/990-0749 Richmond, 604/248-7575 ucmas.ca

Vancouver Island Oxford Learning Victoria 250/477-5550 www.oxfordlearning.com School Is Easy Tutoring Across Vancouver Island 250/483-5496 or 1-877-ITS EASY www.schooliseasy.com/ vancouver-island Home tutoring. We are one of the largest and most respected tutoring agencies on Vancouver Island. We provide carefully screened certiďŹ ed teachers in all subjects: Grades 1–12, ESL (all levels), special ed, study skills, gifted programs and French immersion. We are easy to work with. Reasonable rates. No upfront fees.

Teachers to Go Victoria 1 800/428-8164 info@teacherstogoinc.com www.TeachersToGo.ca We are a unique tutoring service that matches your child with a provincially certiďŹ ed

teacher to tutor in your home.

We create lessons tailored to your child’s learning needs and strengths while integrating a fun component to make learning fun. Leave the teaching to us and call us today!

ESL (all levels), special ed, study skills, gifted programs and French immersion. We are easy to work with. Reasonable rates. No upfront fees.

Okanagan 360 Learning Academy Penticton, Summerland 250/486-3238 www.360LearningAcademy. com Guardian Tutors Kelowna and surrounding area 250/317-4040 admin@guardiantutors.ca www.guardiantutors.ca School Is Easy Tutoring Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton and Osoyoos 250/938-7368 or 1-877-ITS EASY www.schooliseasy.com/okanagan Home tutoring. We are one of the largest and most respected tutoring agencies in the Okanagan. We provide carefully screened certiďŹ ed teachers in all subjects: Grades 1–12,

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

Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley Online/ BC Wide baby & children’s items Oyaco Products Inc. Canada www.oyaco.com

RESP experts

baby & children’s items Active Baby North Vancouver, Langley www.activebaby.ca

Pebble Vancouver: 604/568-6924 Vancouver, Kids Market: 604/689-1117 www.pebblebaby.com Clothing & accessories, up to age 10.

Leuie Vancouver, 604/376-7678 www.leuie.com Little Treasures ‘on the go’ Vancouver, Kids Market 604/677-3792 www.kidsmarket.ca Rain & snow gear. Swim & sunwear.

Boomers & Echoes North Vancouver 604/984-6163 www.boomersandechoes.com

RedďŹ sh Kids Online, Vancouver, West Van redďŹ shkids.com

Crocodile Baby Online, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey www.crocodilebaby.com

Sweet Monkey Kids Market, 604/682-3364 www.sweet-monkey.ca Clothing and accessories for newborns to age 10.

CST Consultants Inc. British Columbia 604/837-7914 www.cstresp.com/2157

Hip Baby Vancouver, 604/736-8020 www.hipbaby.com

children’s shoes

Knowledge First Financial British Columbia 604/220-3441 www.knowledgeďŹ rstďŹ nancial. ca/paul.hendriks

Lusso Baby North Vancouver: 778/340-0648 Vancouver: 604/736-0648 www.lussobaby.ca

Chic Angels Vancouver: 604/742-2778 West Van: 778/279-2970 Langley: 604/530-9150 www.chicangels.ca

children’s hair care Hairloft/Princess Spa Vancouver, Kids Market 604/684-6177 www.princessspa.ca Kid’s Kut Land Port Moody, 604/937-7455 Melonhead Children’s Hair Care Vancouver, 604/568-5646 www.melonhead.ca Mops on Bellevue West Van, 604/926-8689 Sparky’s Kutz for Kidz Coquitlam: 604/945-1973 North Vancouver: 604/990-4900 Richmond: 604/270-7333 Langley: 778/277-2288 www.sparkyshairsalons.com

crafts & books

Humpty Dumpty Books and Music Vancouver, Kids Market 604/683-7009 www.humptydumpty booksandmusic.ca I’m Impressed Paper Arts Vancouver, Kids Market 604/684-9869 www.imimpressed.ca

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

furnishings Yogibo Canada Coquitlam, 604/449-7590 www.yogibo.ca

Kidsbooks Vancouver store, Online www.kidsbooks.ca

family photographers

GI Stamps Plus/Canada Post Vancouver, Kids Market 604/684-9869

Alana Couch Photography Vancouver, 604/727-2367 www.alanacouch.com

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home Bopomo Pictures Vancouver, 604/678-1411 www.bopomo.ca Established in 2006 and voted Vancouver’s Best Baby Photographer for 5 years in a row (Georgia Straight, 2011–2015), Bopomo Pictures promises fun, fresh, and modern studio photography with tons of seasonal props.

Nested in Kitsilano, this studio specializes in baby, maternity, family & pet photography as well as professional headshots and corporate events onsite coverage.

MyCity Photos and Events Vancouver, 604/544-6313 www.mycityphotos.ca

toys & gifts Blue Bug Toys Vancouver, Kids Market 604/628-3401 Remote control toys & battery operated toys, cellphone accessories & charging devices.

Camelot Kids Vancouver, Kids Market 604/688-9766 www.camelotkids.com

Award winning toys and parenting products from around the world.

Clownin’ Around Magic Shop Vancouver, Kids Market 604/682-0244 www.clowninaroundmagic. com Magic, juggling and clown supplies.

The Crystal Ark Vancouver, Kids Market 604/681-8900 www.thecrystalark.com Crystals and crystal balls, gems, jewellery, and books.

The Funky Little Shop Vancouver, Kids Market 604/682-8404 Tween gifts, music boxes, personal and room accessories, jewellery.

Granville Island Toy Company Vancouver, 604/684-0076 www.toycompany.ca Vancouver’s best Playmobil selection. Lego, Brio, puzzles, games, educational toys and more.

I-Candy Boutique Vancouver, Kids Market 778/379-3484 www.canadianicandy.com Allergy free, specialty candy sold by the cup.

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

Mom’s the Word Children’s Consignment Kelowna, 250/765-3422

umbrellas

Scallywags Kelowna, 250/861-1312 www.scallywagskelowna.com

Kaboodles Toy Store Vancouver, Cambie: 604/558-1117 Vancouver Point Grey: 604/224-5311 Vancouver, Kids Market: 604/684-0066 Victoria: 250/383-0931 www.kaboodles.ca

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

The Big Blue Frog Penticton, 778/476-2583

Okanagan

Kites and Puppets Vancouver, Kids Market 604/685-9877 www.kitesandpuppets.ca Kites, puppets, banners, ags, ying toys and windsocks.

baby & children’s supplies

180 Degrees Hair Studio Kelowna, 250/861-9323 info@180degreeshairstudio. com www.180degreeshairstudio. com

Knotty Toys Vancouver, Kids Market 604/683-7854 www.knottytoys.com Local and international wooden toys, rocking horses and wagons.

No Pirates Allowed Toy Store Vancouver, 604/637-7951 www.nopiratesallowed.com

Baby & Me Maternity Baby and Kids Kelowna, 844/394-2229 www.babyandme.ca Chicken Little Vernon, 866/549-1221 www.chickenlittle.ca Lil’ Sproutz Westbank, 778/754-5594 www.lilsproutz.net

children’s hair care

crafts & books Cornerstone Learning Resources Kelowna, 800/337-4181 cornerstonelearningresources. com Kelowna’s Teacher Store & Home Education Curriculum Provider

dancewear/ costumes Dance Essentials Kelowna, 250/868-1417 www.dance-essentials.com Dancy Pants Boutique Vernon, 250/542-7192 Kamloops, 250/314-6634 El Zorro Tailoring & Alterations Kelowna, 778/484-0850 www.kelownatailoring.com Movements Dance & Active Wear Kamloops, 250/314-0803 www.movements-dance.com

toys & gifts Loadza Toys Kelowna, 250/717-8209 loadzatoyz.com Mystery Toys Penticton, 778/476-0660 www.mysterytoys.ca Sirius Science & Nature Penticton, 250/770-1477 www.siriusscience.com Teeter Totter Toys Vernon, 250/503-1234 www.teetertottertoys.ca Treetz Candy Store Kelowna, 778/753-0330 www.treeetzcandy.com

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Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley dance Boogaboo 604/266-3053, Vancouver www.Boogaboo.com Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy 604/671-9182, Vancouver www.mozaicoamenco.com Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts, West Vancouver 604/926-6535 info@annawyman.com www.annawyman.com The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.org Ages infant to 16 yrs Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com AUUC School of Dance 604/254-3436 danceschool@auucvancouver.ca www.auucvancouver.ca Ages 3 to adult Dance Co 604/736-3394, Vancouver www.danceco.com info@danceco.com Dance Co provides unparal-

leled dance training for all ages and levels. Providing technique and performance while developing conďŹ dence and creativity. Programs start throughout the year, for more information visit our website.

Dance Expressions 604/574-2277, Surrey www.dancexp.com dance@dancexp.com Douglas Ballet Academy – Dance Collective 604/420-0204, Vancouver www.douglasballet.homestead. com Gabriela’s Movement Studio 604/272-0607 www.movementstudio.ca Winner of the 2015 Richmond Review’s Best of Richmond. Gabriela’s Movement Studio specializes in Ballet and Creative Movement and art classes for toddlers, preschoolers and the young child.

Groups are small, allowing for more personal attention.

Ages 1–9 Goh Ballet Academy 604/872-4014 info@gohballet.com www.gohballet.com Training institute of provincial champions in the Junior, Intermediate & Senior levels as well as International Gold Medal Award Recipients. Well balanced curriculum, RAD examinations & extensive performance opportunities.

hz Ballet Classique 604/299-9698, Burnaby www.balletclassique.com Just for Kicks School of Dance 604/596-4161, Surrey North Shore Academy of Dance 604/987-3814 nsadinfo@gmail.com Ages 3–18 Northwest Academy of Performing Arts 604/306-7390 www.NAPAdance.com PaciďŹ c Dance Arts 604/738-8575 www.paciďŹ cdancearts.ca Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School 604/664-1636, Coquitlam www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts provides a warm, friendly learning environment where experienced, caring teachers offer instruction in the visual, performing and literary arts for all ages and abilities. Sept-June and fall, winter and spring session dance classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, dance sampler, contemporary and lyrical dance are offered for children, starting at age 3, teens and adults.

Port Moody School of Dance 604/936-0966 www.portmoodydance.com

The Landing Dance Centre 604/325-8653, 270 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver www.TheLandingDance.com Ages 8 to adult Tri-City Dance Centre 604/523-6868, Coquitlam www.tricitydance.com Vancouver Tap Dance Society 604/253-0293 www.vantapdance.bc.ca Vancouver Academy of Dance 604/231-8293 www.vancouverdance.com Westside Dance Centre Ltd 604/736-1000 www.westsidedance.ca We offer great classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Hip hop for kids as young as 3 years old, right up to adults.

music Allegro Music School 604/327-7765, Vancouver Allegromusicschool.com Arbutus Music Academy 604/736-8767 www.arbutusmusicacademy. com The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca

BC Conservatory of Music 604/299-2984, Burnaby www.bcmusic.ca BC Registered Music Teachers Assoc.

604/733-5531 www.bcrmta.bc.ca Visit our website to ďŹ nd a qualiďŹ ed registered music teacher. Be assured of knowledgeable, competent and qualiďŹ ed instruction.

Campos Music 604/325-0480 camposmusic.ca Ages 4+ Carillon Music 604/591-1161 www.carillonmusicacademy. com Colourstrings Music & Movement Group Classes www.colourstringsvan.com 129 East 8th Ave, Vancouver Ages 3 months to 6 years. In age speciďŹ c groupings children enjoy songs and games that develop a solid musical foundation. The more advanced classes introduce music reading and writing. Classes now available French! Instrumental

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classes & programs classes programs Lessons for children, 5 years and upwards: Violin, Viola, Piano, Percussion, Flute, Cello and Acoustic Guitar.

MusicQube Education 604/370-5678, Richmond www.musicqube.org Suitable for age 2 and older.

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

Richmond Community Music School 604/272-5227 www.richmondmusicschool.ca Suitable for all ages, children and adults.

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

School of Music and Dance 604/951-3725, Surrey www.musicanddance.org

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

Jumpstart Music & Movement 604/317-8326 sing_dance_play@hotmail.com Newborn to 5 years

Staccato Music Studios 604/421-3753 www.staccatostudios.com

Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com For more than 35 years, Arts Umbrella has proudly provided high quality education in visual, media and performing arts to children and youth throughout Metro Vancouver.

Classes available for ages 2–19.

Join our community where art comes alive!

Langley Community Music School 604/534-2848 www.langleymusic.com Long & McQuade Music Lesson Centres www.long-mcquade.com Music for Young Children 800/828-4334 www.myc.com Ages 3 to 9 years Music Teachers on the Go 778/882-7603 www.musicteachersonthego. com info@musicteachersonthego. com North Shore Music Academy 604/925-3403, North Van Oakridge Music Studio 604/321-1551 www.omusicstudios.com PaciďŹ c Academy for Music 604/944-0336 Port Coquitlam www.musicinstructor.net Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School 604/664-1636, Coquitlam www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts provides a warm, friendly learning environment where experienced, caring teachers offer instruction in the visual, performing and literary arts for all ages and abilities. Private music lessons run Sep. to June, and registration is open throughout the year. Fall, winter and spring session group classes are also available in a variety of instruments for children, teens and adults.

Prussin Music 604/736-3036 www.prussinmusic.com

Steveston Music Centre 604/271-3545, Steveston Tom Lee Music Academy 604/688-8929 Lower Mainland, Victoria www.tomleemusic.ca/academy At Tom Lee Music Academy, you can enjoy excellent music education in a fun community atmosphere. Students of all ages come together for a positive music making experience at our 7 key and satellite locations in Vancouver, plus 2 on Vancouver Island. To register, please call 604/688-8929.

Vancouver Academy of Music 604/734-2301 www.vam.bc.ca Kodaly and Orff musicianship classes. Suzuki violin, viola, piano, cello, and ute. Piano group class (ages 4–9). Ballet (ages 3.5–18). RCM music history and theory. Private instruction in piano, classical guitar, band and orchestral instruments.

Vancouver Children’s Choir 604/682-6363 www.vancouverchildrenschoir.ca Love to sing? Vancouver Children’s Choir auditioning now!

Girls 8–16, Boys 8–12. Call for an appointment.

VSO School of Music 604/915-9300 www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca The VSO School of Music offers: Joyful music learning and playing for all ages and abilities; Early years programs starting from 3 months old; Private lessons in classical, jazz and world music; Ensembles, masterclasses and performance opportunities; Exclusive association with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; and exible payment options.

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

performing & visual arts

Artspace Children’s Arts Centre www.artspaceforchildren.com Carousel Theatre for Young People 604/669-3410 www.carouseltheatre.ca CircusWest 604/252-3679 www.circuswest.com E.J.S. School of Fine Arts 604/596-4883 Gateway Academy for Performing Arts 604/247-4975 gatewaytheatre.com/academy academy@gatewaytheatre.com At Gateway Academy for Performing Arts, we believe in Creativity, Courage, and Connection! Established in 1991, our year-round acting, musical theatre, and performance training classes are for youth 6–18. Professional actors, directors, playwrights and choreographers are engaged as instructors, teaching skills that enrich students in both performance and life.

In-Studio Art Classes – Marta Roberson Smyth www.martademaria.com Ages 6–16 JCC Performing Arts School 604/257-5111, Vancouver Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School 604/664-1636, Coquitlam www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts offers a wide

range of skill building classes in the visual arts for all ages and in a wide range of media, including pottery and ďŹ bre arts. The centre also offers classes in the theatre and ďŹ lm arts for children and teens, including teen Theatre and Musical Theatre performance companies.

Rainbow Art School Ltd. 778/317-8000 Classes available for ages 3–19.

StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools 1-877-787-8243 www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yr olds. The world’s largest parttime theatre school network, with weekend schools across the Lower Mainland. We offer classes in Singing, Dancing and Drama every weekend alongside the school term as well as week long summer camps. Building conďŹ dence in young people since 1988!

Come join the fun! Schools are located in Vancouver Eastside/ Westside, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Langley.

Surrey Art Gallery 604/501-5566 www.surrey.ca/artgallery Preschool and up. Let out your creative side and ďŹ ght the winter blues! Surrey Art Gallery offers over 25 classes this season. From preschool to adults, we’ve got something for you: painting, drawing, pottery, mixed media, pastels, and more. See you in the studio!

Surrey Civic Theatres Box OfďŹ ce: 604/501-5566 (press 1) www.surrey.ca/theatre Vancouver Youth Theatre 604/877-0678, www.vyt.ca

specialty Bricks 4 Kidz 604/250-6665 www.bricks4kidz.com/ vancouver Bricks 4 KidzÂŽ provides programs that inspire kids to learn about architecture, engineering and design concepts while having fun building with LEGOÂŽ bricks. Now offering After School Enrichment Classes, Camps and Birthday Parties.

Ages 5–12.

Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art 604/733-1356 www.christiannehayward.com The Lyceum encourages young people to see themselves as readers, writers and artists as they engage with abstract ideas and reect on their own place in society. Programs include: bookclubs, writers’ workshops, literature and art classes and holiday and summer camps.

The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classes for Kids Vancouver, 778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com Kimiko’s Japanese Kitchen – Cooking Parties for Kids, Families and Adults 604/727-5331 www.kimikoskitchen.word press.com Kids, ages 8–12 MEND www.bchealthykids.ca MEND is a fun, FREE, 10week program that supports children and their families in becoming more active and healthier through interactive group sessions. Please visit www.bchealthykids.ca for a location near you.

Sewing with Frances 604/433-1030 www.francessewingschool.com Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.vanaqua.org

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

Atlantis Swim Programs 604/874-6464, Vancouver www.atlantisprograms.com Swimming lessons for kids 4 months and up. Since 1986, Atlantis has been offering swim lessons to kids 4 months and up. Specializing in small class sizes (generally 4:1), warm water and exceptional instructors, they have helped thousands of children to be safe and competent in the water, so they can enjoy a lifetime of aquatic activities.

Club Aviva 604/526-4464, Coquitlam www.clubaviva.citysoup.ca Dynamo Swim Club 778/866-6604 www.dynamoswimclub.net

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

Quantum Gymnastics Centre 604/465-9293, Maple Ridge www.quantumgym.com

Get Bent Yoga & Dance Penticton, 250/462-1025 www.GetBentRec.com

Grandview Skating Club www.grandviewskatingclub.com 3 and up. Grandview Skating Club is your one-stop “learn to skateâ€? club! For beginners, Grandview offers CANSKATE, Skate Canada’s agship learn-to-skate program (all ages). For advanced skaters, Grandview offers STARSkate, Competitive, Test programs, off-ice training and hockey skills classes. Fall/Winter sessions are at Trout Lake Community Centre, Spring/ Summer sessions are at Sunset Arena.

RBL Basketball 604/269-0221, Vancouver www.RBLBasketball.ca Ages 5–15

Kelowna Dance & Performing Arts Kelowna 778/478-0760 www.kelownadance.com Ages 2.5+

Jump! Gymnastics North Vancouver: 604/971-0513 and Yaletown: 604/568-9690 www.jumpgymnastics.ca Jump Gymnastics programming gives your child the strongest foundation for success in all sports and an active life. Classes, camps, birthday parties, date nights and more for kids from 6 months through their 7th year. Jump into the fun!

Langley Gymnastics Foundation 604/532-1022 www.langleygymnastics.com The Little Gym of Langley 604/539-2543 www.thelittlegym.com Marina’s Swim School 604/818-4650 www.marinaswimschool.com My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Surrey, Maple Ridge Surrey 604/249-5437 Maple Ridge 604/465-1329 mygym.com/surrey mygym.com/mapleridge North Shore Equestrian Centre 604/988-5131 www.wecreateriders.com Ages 4+ Pedalheads Bike Camps 1-888-886-6464 www.pedalheads.com PedalheadsŽ is a learn to ride bike program for kids 2–12.

Located across Canada and speciďŹ cally in the Greater Vancouver area, they have helped over 200,000 kids learn to ride. Offering a variety of levels from training wheels to trails, PedalheadsÂŽ offers halfday, all day and private lesson options.

Richmond Gymnastics Association 604/278-3614 www.richmondgymnastics.com Richmond Olympic Oval 778/296-1400 www.richmondoval.ca Sportball 604/688-3157 www.sportball.ca Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months to 12 years. Children are introduced to eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf.

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

Mission Dance Centre & Company Kelowna, 250/764-2222 www.missiondancecentre.com Ages 3+ Okanagan Dance Studios Penticton, 250/492-0056 www.okanagandance.com Ages 3+ Reections Dance Studio Kelowna, 250/717-8884 reectionsdance.ca Ages 3+ Robb Card Dance Kelowna, 250/762 5266 www.robbcarddancestudio.com All ages

music

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

Children’s Piano-Arts Corner The West Kelowna Performing Arts Studio 250/768-1404 or 250/718-9875 childrenspiano-artscorner.com

Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 604/737-7693 www.phoenixgymnastics.com

Grace Note Music Studio Kelowna, 250/868-9674 kelownapianoteacher.com

White Rock Gymnastics 604/542-0386 www.whiterockgymnastics.com YogaButtons Studio Vancouver, 604/739-9642 www.yogabuttons.com All ages

Okanagan dance Blakey Irish Dance Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon www.blakeyschool.com Creator’s Arts Centre – Kelowna Kelowna, 250/860-6616 www.creatorsarts.com Ages 3+ Dance City Academy Inc West Kelowna, 250/769-3389 www.dancecityacademy.com Ages 3+ Even Dance Penticton, 778/476-7678 www.evendance.com

Jay-Ess Music School Kelowna, 250/762-5757 www.jayessmusiclessons.com Ages 7+

MacMusic Piano, Accordion and Guitar Studio Kelowna, 250/763-0988 www.macmusicpianoguitar studio.ca Ages 5–100!

sports

Music City Studio: The Young Muscians Program Kelowna, 250/801-8445 musiccitystudio.ca Ages 14–18

Kelowna Gymnatix Kelowna, 778/484-7570 kelownagymnastix.ca

FitKidz Gymnastics Club Penticton, 778/476-KFIT (5348) www.ďŹ tkidzcan.com

Wentworth Music Kelowna, 250/860-2251 www.wmec.ca

performing & visual arts Bumbershoot Theatre Kelowna, 778/478-0142 www.bumbershoottheatre.com Ages 3+ Summer Stages Kelowna Actors Studio www.kelownaactorsstudio.com Ages 7+ Theatre for Youth Rotary Centre for the Arts Kelowna, 250/717-5304 rotarycentreforthearts.com Ages 6–12

specialty Bricks 4 Kidz Kelowna, Penticton 778/516-1505 www.bricks4kidz.com/ bcsouthinterior Ages 6+

Kelowna Community Music School Kelowna, 250/860-1737 kelownacommunitymusic school.ca Ages 1.5+ Kelowna Music for Young Children with Wendy Puttick Kelowna, 778/214-1630 www.mycwendyputtick.com Ages 0–8 Kelowna Rock School Kelowna, 250/712-0380 www.kelownarockschool.com Ages 4–18 Keystone Music Kelowna, 250/869-0819 www.keystonemusic.ca Little Stars Rotary Centre for the Arts Kelowna, 250/717-5304 rotarycentreforthearts.com Ages 3–5

Creative Movement & Art Classes Boys & Girls 2-1/2 to 9 years old

Ballet Classes Boys & Girls 3 to 9 years old

604-272-0607

www.movementstudio.ca gabriela@movementstudio.ca

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Camp Monarch, Music, Art & Dance North Van, 604/723-8151 www.campmonarch.ca

Residential Camps British Columbia Family French Camp (BCFFC) Shuswap Lake, Gwillim Lake and Nanaimo info@bcffc.com www.bcffc.com At British Columbia Family French Camp, children from French Immersion bring their families along to camp!

Families camp in their own sites and together we form a friendly neighbourhood, surrounded by the sounds of children playing and singing in French.

Camp Kodiak Parry Sound, Ontario Ages welcome: 6–18 www.campkodiak.com Camp Qwanoes Vancouver, Island 250/246-3014 www.qwanoes.ca Qwanoes is a Christian camp built from the ground up for kids to experience an unforgettable life-changing week.

Qwanoes is wild action 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 the around the world... all who love kids. Life like no other awaits!

Debate Camp Canada Vancouver: Day Camp, July 4–8, Grades 5–10 Brentwood College, Mill Bay, Vancouver Island: Overnight, July 10–16, Grades 7–11 www.debatecamp.org Outward Bound 604/901-0013 (ext 221) www.outwardbound.ca Webbs Holiday Acres 604/857-1712 www.webbsholidayacres.ca

Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley art, music, drama & dance The Arts Connection Richmond, 604/241-0141 www.theartsconnection.ca Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com Bard on the Beach: Young Shakespeareans Vancouver, 604/737-0625 www.bardonthebeach.org

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Colourstrings Music & Movement Summer Session 778/846-1287 www.colourstrings.ca Registration is now open for all students Summer Music & Movement: Starts the ďŹ rst week in July, one class per week for 6 weeks.

World Explorer Camps: Integrating music,movement, drama and visual art, children learn to express themselves using Colourstrings educational principles, as they become intrepid ‘explorers’ on an adventure weaving singing, movement, percussion, games, drama and art into a traditional story from around the world.

New camps: piano, ukulele and percussion Dance Co 604/736-3394 Dance Co provides unparalleled dance training for all ages and levels. Providing technique and performance while developing conďŹ dence and creativity. Programs start throughout the year, for more information visit our website: danceco.com Douglas College Community Music School New West, 604/527-5469 www.douglascollege.ca/cms Come Play with Us this summer! We offer summer music camps and classes for children, youth, and adults of all levels: Jazz, Guitar, Rock, DJ’ing,

World Drumming and more.

Enjoy professional level instruction at community prices.

Call us today to register!

East Van Dance Summer Camp at AUUC School of Dance www.auucvancouver.ca eastvandance@auucvancouver.ca Join us in East Vancouver for a week of dancing, crafting & summer fun. Dance instruction in a range of styles for young movers of all skill levels—don’t miss out!

Prussin Music Vancouver, 604/736-3036 www.prussinmusic.com Want to play in a Jazz Ensemble? Interested in Fiddle or Songwriting? How about Girls with Guitars or CampďŹ re Songs? Does Music for Children sound interesting? All at Prussin this summer.

Evergreen Cultural Centre Coquitlam, 604/927-6555 www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools Vancouver Eastside/Westside, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley, Victoria 1-877-787-8243 www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yr olds. The world’s largest parttime theatre school network, with weekend schools across the Lower Mainland. We offer classes in Singing, Dancing and Drama every weekend alongside the school term as well as week long summer camps. Building conďŹ dence in young people since 1988!

Come join the fun!

Gateway Academy’s Summer Camp Richmond, 604/247-4975 www.gatewaytheatre.com Goh Ballet 604/872-4014 admin@gohballet.com Jean Lyons School of Music 604/734-4019 www.jeanlyonsmusic.com Place des Arts Coquitlam, 604/664-1636 www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts Summer Fun! Art Camp 6 weeks: July 4– August 12, 2016. Summer Fun! offers exibility, choice and lots of summertime fun for children ages 5–7 & 8–12.

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

“Summer in the City� weekly Art Camps Suzy Birstein www.suzybirstein.com 604/737-2636 Summer Music at UBC 604/822-3113 www.summer.music.ubc.ca The UBC Summer Music

summer camps Institute provides an intensive and fun musical experience for ages 10 to 18 in two levels of concert band and jazz band workshops, as well as two singing workshops. Overnight or daycamp.

recreational camps and leadership camps for ages 3–14.

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

Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622 www.langarafamilyymca.org Preschool, Adventure, Leadership, and Counsellor in Training Camps.

Ages 3–16; 8 am–5 pm

Vancouver Academy of Music 604/734-2301 www.vam.bc.ca Vancouver Tap Dance Society 604/253-0293 Vancouver Westside Dance Centre 604/736-1000 www.westsidedance.ca Visit our website for summer camp info.

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

False Creek C.C. Daycamps Vancouver, 604/257-8195 www.falsecreekcc.ca Offers canoe/kayak camps,

In Wonderland Summer Camp 604/872-4665 www.inwonderland.ca

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Licensed Out-ofSchool Care at Florence Nightingale School 604/879-8208 www.mpnh.org 8 weeks of licensed summer care for 20 children 5–10 years old.

North Vancouver Recreation Commission 604/987-PLAY (7529) www.northvanrec.com St. John’s Summer to Discover Day Camps 604/732-4434 Ms. Alexis Carlson, Summer Camps Coordinator: camps@stjohns.bc.ca New this summer—the Summer to Discover Day Camps at St. John’s School in Kitsilano.

The Summer to Discover Camps promise to provide a fun, safe and adventure-ďŹ lled experience for all ages, interests, abilities and passions.

From sports, visual arts, science, music and technology, there is something for everyone. Visit www.stjohns.bc.ca/ camps to register today.

SFU Summer Camps 778/782-4965 www.sfu.ca/camps

Sunset Community Centre Vancouver, 604/718-6505 www.mysunset.net Tomorrow’s Master of Digital Media Program (TMDM) Centre for Digital Media Vancouver tmdm@thecdm.ca http://thecdm.ca/program/ tmdm TMDM is a 3-week intensive summer camp for students entering grades 9–12 with artistic or technical interests who want to explore educational and career opportunities in the digital media industry.

Students will learn rapid prototyping and collaborative techniques and will have a playable digital media product at the end of the camp.

Ages: 13–17 Vancouver College: A Finnegan Summer 604/261-4285 www.vc.bc.ca

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

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

Bricks 4 Kidz 604/250-6665 www.bricks4kidz.com/ vancouver With our unique, motorized LegoÂŽ models, Bricks 4 KidzÂŽ Vancouver is offering an exciting lineup of summer camps.

From our popular Space Adventures and Robotics Camps

to our new Mining & Crafting and Jurassic Brick Land Camps, kids will have a blast with hands-on activities and challenges.

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

Burnaby Village Museum 604/297-4565 www.burnabyvillagemuseum. ca/camps In a 1920s setting, children play games and sports, enjoy activities, and enjoy daily carousel rides! There are themed weeks for speciďŹ c age groups.

Ages 6–12

La Movida Sewing Camp Kitsilano, West Vancouver info@lamovida.ca www.lamovida.ca For all skill levels, ages 8+.

Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art 604/733-1356 The Lyceum encourages young people to see themselves as readers, writers and artists as they engage with abstract ideas and reect on their own place in society. Programs include: bookclubs, writers’ workshops, literature and art classes and holiday and summer camps.

Fraser Academy Summer Boost Camp Vancouver, 604/736-5575 www.fraseracademy.ca Boost your child’s skills this summer. Our half-day, twoweek Boost Camps build students’ skills in a fun environment through daily small group classes in curriculum areas including Language Arts, Math and Science. Students entering grades 3–8 are welcome.

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

Langara Summer Camps Vancouver 604/677.0198 or eclarke@langara.bc.ca www.langara.ca/summer-camps For teens 13–17 years Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre North Van, 604/990-3755 www.dnv.org/ecology Midnight Cheer Athletics Vancouver, 604/263-6436 www.midnightcheer.com Oxford Learning North Van: 604/990-8850 Coquitlam: 604/936-1371 Richmond: 604/233-5566 South Surrey: 604/575-1494 Langley: 604/534-4089 www.oxfordlearning.com St. George’s Summer Programs Vancouver, Dunbar area 604/221-3601 www.summeratstgeorges.ca Science Camps – HT Science Made Fun 778/737-5277 www.ScienceMadeFunBC.net High Touch is offering our hands-on science camps throughout the Lower Mainland at a location near you.

For a complete listing of our location and camps please visit our web site.

Science World at TELUS World of Science 604/443-7443 www.telusworldofscience.com/

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summer camps Dive into Summer Camp at the Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-3552 www.vanaqua.org Westside Church Day Camps: Cosmic City & Beyond!

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

Westside Montessori Academy www.wmasummercamp. com Westside Montessori Academy’s Summer Camps are professionallyled half and full day camps for 3–12 year olds in East Vancouver. Taking advantage of their secure, air-conditioned classrooms and adjacent BeaconsďŹ eld Park, they make summer full of learning, exploring and fun!

YWCA Camp Fun Girl 604/895-5844

Cliffhanger Indoor Rock Climbing 604/874-2400 www.cliffhangerclimbing. com

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

Fitba—Soccer Player Development 604/340-1263 www.ďŹ tba.ca Jump Gymnastics Yaletown and North Van 604/568-9690 info@jumpgymnastics.ca www.jumpgymnastics.ca Age suitable for: 1/2 day for 3–7 year olds and full day for 4–7 year olds Jump Gymnastics programming gives your child the strongest foundation for success in all sports and an active life.

Classes, camps, birthday parties, date nights and more for kids from 6 months through their 7th year. Jump into the fun!

sports The Academy at Richmond Stables 604/275-1830 Athletes in Action 604/514-2079 www.athletesinaction. com Atlantis Programs Vancouver, 604/8746464 www.atlantisprograms. com Cartwheels Richmond/Surrey 604/275-0020 or 604/594-1555 www.cartwheels incorporated.com

Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622 www.langarafamilyymca. org Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Tennis and more!

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RBL Basketball 604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295 www.RBLBasketball.ca Week long camps for boys and girls from kindergarten to grade ten. Two to three hours each day.

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

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

Pedalheads Bike Camp 604/874-6464 www.pedalheads.ca Vancouver Royal Soccer Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley, Victoria 800/427-0536 www.royalsoccer.com The Royal Soccer Club is celebrating its 25th annual summer grassroots soccer day camps‌ #1 grassroots soccer camp in Canada. Open to boys & girls aged 5 to 13, we offer over 18 locations across British Columbia region during July and August. Visit www.royal soccer.com or call 1-800427-0536.

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Sportball 604/688-3157 Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months to 12 years. Children are introduced to eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Sportball offers weekly programs, outdoor soccer, camps during school holidays, and birthday parties.

Come try a free trial class! See our website for a location near you.

Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre 604/574-5481 www.twinrivers equestrian.com UBC Sport Camps 604/822-6121 Vancouver www.ubccamps.ca Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 604/737-7693 www.phoenixgymnastics. com Kiddo Buttons Camp YogaButtons Studio Vancouver 604/739-9642 www.yogabuttons.com Ages 3–7

Okangan art, music, drama & dance Arts Blast Camp Rotary Centre for the Arts Kelowna, 250/717-5304 rotarycentreforthearts. com Ages 3–13 Karma Kids Get Bent Yoga & Dance Penticton, 250/462-1025 www.GetBentRec.com Ages 8–12 Kelowna Dance & Performing Arts Kelowna 778/478.0760 www.kelownadance.com Ages 4+ Summer Jam Reections Dance Studio reectionsdance.ca August 8–11, 2016 Ages 6 yrs & up!

Summer Stages Kelowna Actors Studio www.kelownaactors studio.com Ages 7+

specialty camps Bricks 4 KidzÂŽ Summerland 778/516-1505 www.bricks4kidz.com/ bcsouthinterior Ages 6+

sports FitKidz Gymnastics Club Penticton, 778/476-KFIT (5348) www.ďŹ tkidzcan.com Ages 4+ Royal Soccer Kamploops, Kelowna 800/427-0536 www.royalsoccer.com The Royal Soccer Club is celebrating its 25th annual summer grassroots soccer day camps‌ #1 grassroots soccer camp in Canada. Open to boys & girls aged 5 to 13, we offer over 18 locations across British Columbia region during July and August. Visit www. royalsoccer.com for more details or call 1-800-4270536.

Stand Up Paddleboard Camp Kelowna 250/808-6247 bookings@kelownabeach rentals.com www.kelownabeach rentals.com Ages 8–16

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TMDM Goals Engage students in project-based learning.

Encourage team-based collaboration.

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Teach rapid iteration, prototyping and design essentials.

TMDM is for students entering grades 9–12 with artistic or technical talent.

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Immigrant Services Society of BC 604/684-2561

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

child care CubbySpot Canada-Wide info@cubbyspot.com www.cubbyspot.com Looking for child care? CubbySpot is a mobile platform that connects parents and daycares: it helps parents ďŹ nd quality child care and it enables child care providers to book open spaces faster and smarter. Visit www.cubbyspot. com

International Nannies & Homecare Ltd 604/609-9925 or 800/820-8308 www.internationalnannies.com Optimum Childcare & Nannies Inc www.opti-mum.com Paragon Personnel paragon-personnel.com Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre www.wstcoast.org

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

Autism Society of BC 604/434-0880 www.autismbc.ca BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 604/875-0188 BC Epilepsy Society 604/875-6704 BC FRIENDS Program Ministry of Children and Family Development mcf.cymhfriends@gov.bc.ca

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www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_ health/friends.htm www.friendsparentprogram. com The FRIENDS Program is an evidence-based, anxiety prevention and resiliency building program delivered in classrooms by BC teachers.

Complementary online resources for parents and families provide tools and information for practicing and reinforcing FRIENDS skills at home.

BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities www.lionsbc.ca Children’s Centre for Ability www.bc-cfa.org Developmental Disabilities Association www.develop.bc.ca Health BC Dietitian Services 604/732-9191 or 800/667-3438 ICBC Child Restraints— Car Seat Safety 604/661-2800 or 800/663-3051; www.icbc.com Visit the ICBC website for advice on buying a child seat and take advantage of the Child Seat Calculator to ďŹ nd the right ďŹ t and seat for your child.

St. John Ambulance 604/321-2651 For information on First Aid courses.

crisis/support services Battered Women’s Support Services Society 604/687-1867 Kids Help Phone 800/668-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca Parents Support Services Society 877/345-9777 www.parentsupportbc.ca

family places BC Association of Family Resource Programs www.frpbc.ca Family Resource Programs (FRPs) are community-based parent/child interactive centres for families with children aged 0–6 years.

health The Care Centre 604/518-6455 www.thecare.ca Healthy Kids Program 866/866-0800 Provincial medical insurance subsidy for children under 18 years.

La Leche League 604/520-4623 Safety Station 604/875-2244 www.bcchildrens.ca/ safetystation The Safety Station at BC Children’s Hospital is parent’s ďŹ rst choice for safety products and expert advice in one convenient location.

Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre 888/288-8682

maternity & infant College of Midwives of BC 604/742-2230 Doula Services Association of BC 604/515-5588 www.bcdoulas.org Midwives Association of BC 604/736-5976

optometrists B.C. Association of Optometrists 888/393-2226 bc.doctorsofoptometry.ca

parenting support Canuck Place—A Children’s Hospice 604/731-4847 www.canuckplace.org

Dr. Wendy Inc.for & Dr. Amy Bellamy Inc. Call usTang today your Certified Specialists in Pediatric Dentistry FREE consultation!

We provide comprehensive dental care for children 604.575.8018 under the age of 18, and those with special needs.

Various sedation options and general anesthesia available

New patients welcome! No referral required.

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family health Parent Support Services Society of BC 604/669-1616 www.parentsupportbc.ca

sleep consultants WeeSleep Across BC 1-844-933-1210 (ext 118 or 119) www.weesleep.ca WeeSleeps goal—to give abundant and most healthful gift of sleep sharing tools, guidance, one-to-one coaching and support to improve your child’s sleep health. Tried and true gentle, loving and guided strategies and trainings, WeeSleep will break down and analyze sleep challenges and develop a completely customized and easy-tofollow sleep plan that will have them sleeping through the night (10–12 hours straight) in under 2 weeks.

Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley child care Burnaby/New Westminster Child Care Resource & Referral 604/294-1109 Budding Children’s Garden and Daycare Vancouver, 604/569-3951 buddings.ca Kids Land Childcare Centre North Vancouver 604/985-KIDS(5437) www.vancouverkidsland. com Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Licensed Childcare 604/879-8208 www.mpnh.org

Surrey, Delta, & White Rock Child Care Resource & Referral www.childcareoptions.ca

chiropractor Bonn Chiropractic Wellness 604/688-5437(KIDS) bonnchiro.com Family Wellness Chiropractor Vancouver, 604/566-9088 www.familywellness chiro.ca RAI Chiropractic Langley, 604/532-4320 www.raichiropractic.ca

clinical hypnotherapist Miri Malkin, CertiďŹ ed Clinical Hypnotherapist (C.Ht) Lower Mainland 604/781-5290 miri.malkin@gmail.com www.discoverhypnosis.ca

community Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604/731-4951 Family Services of the North Shore 604/988-5281 Food Banks 604/876-3601 Learning Disabilities Association of BC— Vancouver Chapter 604/873-8139

Matthew’s House Located in Abbotsford, serving families in BC 604/850-6608 mattshouse.ca Matthew’s House supports families by providing quality respite care for children who live with complex care issues.

We create a safe and loving environment for children, giving parents peace of mind. Matthew’s House is facilitated by Communitas Supportive Care Society.

Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy 778/322-1242; www.skilledkids.com Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre 604/251-4844 Vancouver Resource Society for the Physically Disabled 604/731-1020 www.vrs.org Women’s Resources Ctr. 604/822-8585 UBC life & career centre YMCA of Greater Vancouver/Burnaby 604/294-9622

counselling Burnaby Central Park 604/439-1499 www.patriciamossman. com Child and Family Therapy Janice Ebenstiner, M.A. 604/787-7258 www.kerrisdalecounselling services.com

Francine Marx-Zatzick, RCC Counselling for parents of challenging & exceptional children; Couples & relationship counselling Vancouver, 778/558-4597 www.francinemarx.com

Clear Advantage Orthodontics Oakridge Centre, Downtown Vancouver 604/266-8277 www.clearadvantage ortho.com CertiďŹ ed specialist in orthodontics for children & adults.

Harbourside Counseling Centre 604/689-9116 michelekambolis.com/ harbourside Michele Hucul-Kambolis, clinician and parenting educator, focuses on mind-body wellness.

Coquitlam Family Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.coquitlamfamily orthodontics.com

KDK Counselling 604/786-0709 www.kdkcounselling. com Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BC’s Information Source for Children, Youth & Families 604/875-2084 Toll Free 1800-665-1822 www.keltymentalhealth. ca Professional staff and a F.O.R.C.E. parent peer support worker help children, youth and families ďŹ nd information, support & treatment options on mental health and substance use issues.

Dr. Limbos 604/346-6505 www.limboschild psychology.com Richmond Couples and Child Counselling 604/279-8992 Simmons Counselling Services 604/240-0592 www.simmons counselling.ca Seedlings Child and Youth Counselling and Consulting Vancouver, 604/785 4846 www.seedlings counselling.com

dental health BC Orthodontic Group www.bcorthodontics group.com

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Just4Kids Pediatric Dentistry Surrey, 604/575-7785 www.j4kdentistry.com CertiďŹ ed Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry providing fun, positive dental care tailored to children from birth to age 18. A full spectrum of sedation options is offered.

Kits Family Dental 604/738-1816 www.kitsfamilydental. com Langley Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.langleyortho dontics.com Little Smiles Dental Centre Vancouver, Coquitlam www.thelittesmiles.com Little Smiles employs CertiďŹ ed Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, providing the full scope of pediatric dentistry, which includes patients with special needs, as well as growth and developmental needs.

Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre Pediatric Dentist: 604/461-4980 Orthodontics: 604/461-9160 Monarch Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic Centre has been providing quality dental care for infants, children, and adolescents since 1997.

We offer a wide range of specialized services including sedation and general anesthesia. Our goal is to “Build Healthy Happy Smiles that Last a Lifetime�.

family health PaciďŹ c Pediatric Dental Centre North Van, 604/983-2253 www.paciďŹ cpdc.com

their homes and provide foster care for Aboriginal children in need. Call for more information.

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

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

Tot 2 Teen Dental 604/569-3669 www.tot2teendental.com We are committed to creating a caring and positive environment, in partnership with our patient’s parents to build a lasting and fulďŹ lling relationship which promotes good oral health and well being.

Vancouver Pediatric Dental Vancouver, 604/229-6262 www.vancouverpediatric dental.com Viva Orthodontics www.vivaortho.com New West: 604/522-9871 S. Surrey: 604/385-0850 Surrey: 778/574-8484 Port Coquitlam: 604/552-3899 The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have a checkup with an orthodontic specialist by age 7, and parents it’s never too late to consider orthodontic treatment for yourself because healthy teeth can be moved at any age!

fertility Olive Fertility Centre www.olivefertility.com We are a comprehensive IVF and prenatal diagnosis centre.

With our advanced IVF lab, personal care teams, 70+ years of combined experience, and innovative programs that include specialized genetic testing, egg freezing, and prenatal NIPT testing, we provide you with an excellent chance of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy.

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

health units/ centres

Vancouver Community Health Services 604/872-2511

Bloom Community Midwives Vancouver, 604/609-3550 www.bloomcommunity midwives.com Complete and personalized maternity care. Experience pregnancy, birth and the newborn stage with conďŹ dence and joy.

West Community Health Centre 604/904-6200

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

New West Health Services 604/777-6740

homeopathy

Newton Health Unit 604/592-2000

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

naturopathic physician

Burnaby Health Department 604/918-7605 Cloverdale Health Unit 604/575-5100 Coquitlam Health Services 604/949-7200 Guildford Health Unit 604/587-4750 Maple Ridge Health Services 604/476-7000

North Delta Health Unit 604/507-5400 North Shore Community Health 604/983-6700 North Surrey Health Unit 604/587-7900 Parkgate Health Centre 604/904-6450 Port Coquitlam Health Services 604/777-8700 Port Moody Health Services 604/949-7200 Ravensong Health Centre 604/709-6400 South Community Health OfďŹ ce 604/321-6151 South Delta/Ladner Health Unit 604/952-3550 South Fraser Health Unit 604/587-7610

Vancouver Women’s Health Collective Vancouver, 604/736-5262 www.womenshealth collective.ca

infant circumcision Pollock Clinics 604/717-6200 www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock has safely performed over 30,000 circumcisions.

A safe and virtually painless 30-second circumcision technique. For more info on our technique visit our website or call us.

maternity & infant Bare Fit and Pregnant Postnatal Fitness Vancouver, 604/312-3814 bareďŹ tandpregnant.com

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

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

Lynn Valley Optometry North Van, 604/987-9191 www.lynnvalleyoptometry.com Optomeyes West Van, 604/922-0413 www.optomeyes.ca Vision Source Vancouver, 604/435-3931 www.drrandhawa.ca

nutrition and dieticians

parenting support

BBD Nutrition 604/617-9593 www.bbdnutrition.com

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver 604/876-2447

Eisler for Kids www.eislerforkids.com

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland 604/873-4525

Kristen Yarker Lower Mainland: 604/506-0399 Victoria: 250/532-0609 www.KristenYarker.com Nutrition at It’s Best Vancouver, 604/818-6760 www.nutritionatitsbest.com

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

optometrists

Fraser Valley Multiple Miracle Association www.surreytwinclub.com

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

PaciďŹ c Post Partum Support Society Vancouver, 604/255-7999 postpartum.org

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family health Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society 604/872-6723 Toll free 1/877/982-2377 www.vacfss.com See our listing under foster parenting.

neighbourhood houses Cedar Cottage 4065 Victoria Dr. 604/874-4231 Collingwood 5288 Joyce St. 604/435-0323 Gordon 1019 Broughton St. 604/683-2554 Kitsilano 2325 W. 7th Ave. 604/736-3588 Kiwassa 2425 Oxford St. 604/254-5401 Little Mountain 3981 Main St. 604/879-7104 Mount Pleasant 800 E. Broadway 604/879-8208 North Shore 225 E. 2nd St., North Vancouver 604/987-8138 South Vancouver 6470 Victoria Dr. 604/324-6212

research Early Development Research Group UBC, 604/822-9540 edrg.psych.ubc.ca Help us ďŹ nd out how children learn.

The Gecko Project UBC, 604/827-3426 Gecko.Project@ubc.ca earlylearning.ubc.ca/gecko/

ultrasounds Let’s Meet Baby 3D Ultrasound Lower Mainland 888/991-3489 www.letsmeetbaby.com My 3D Ultrasound— In Association with Greig Associates Vancouver, 604/267-3387 www.my3dultrasound.com

UC Baby 3D Ultrasound Abbotsord, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Victoria www.ucbaby.ca

chiropractor

vasectomy

AltaVie Integrated Family Health Kelowna, 778/484-4414 altaviehealth.com

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

Okanagan adoption services Kelowna Community Resource Kelowna, 250/763-8008 www.kcr.ca

childcare Building Blocks Educational Care Kelowna, 778/478-1818 www.buildingblockseducare. com The Clubhouse Childcare Center Kelowna www.clubhousechildcare.com Creative Advantage Childcare Kelowna, 778/484-3400 www.kelownacachildcare.com Green Gables Daycare Kelowna, 250/863-8931 www.greengablesdaycare.ca Grins and Giggles Child Care Centre Kelowna, 250/860-8685 www.grinsandgiggles.ca Kelowna Childcare Society Kelowna, 250/762-3536 www.kelownachildcare.com The Lil’ Cottage Kelowna Educational Daycare Kelowna, 250/862-0763 | www.lilcottagedaycare.ca Little Owl Academy Kelowna, 250/764-0122 www.littleowlacademy.ca McBean’s World Child Care Kelowna, 250/762-9508 www.McBeansWorld.com

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Active Living Chiropractic Kelowna, 250/448-8008 www.kelowna-chiro.com

Arise Chiropractic Wellness Clinic Vernon, 250/275-7616 arisechiropractic.com Creative Healing Chiropractic Kelowna, 250/868-2010 www.creativehealing.ca Health In Hand Family Chiropractic Kelowna, 250/454-9474 healthinhand.ca Harmony Chiropractic Clinic Kelowna, 250/868-8086 www.theharmonyclinic.com LifeWorks Family Chiropractic Kelowna, 250/868-4880 www.lifeworkschiropractic.ca Mission Family Chiropractic Kelowna, 250/712-0900 missionchiropractic.ca Valeo Health Clinic Kelowna, 778/484-5790 www.ValeoHealthClinic.com

community The Bridge Youth and Family Services Kelowna, 250/763-0456 www.thebridgeservices.ca Family Resource Centre Society for the North Okanagan Vernon, 250/545-3390 www.vernonfrc.ca

Okanagan Counselling Group Kelowna, 250/763-8885 www.okanagancounsellinggroup.com

West Kelowna Dental Specialists West Kelowna, 250/768-8663 www.westkelownadental specialists.ca

SEVA Counselling Kelowna, Salmon Arm www.sevacounselling.com

West Kelowna Kids Dental West Kelowna, 250/768-8663 westkelownakidsdental.com

Stepping Stones Counselling Group Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton www.steppingstonesokanagan.ca

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crisis/support services Kelowna Women’s Shelter Kelowna, 250/763-1040 www.coess.ca Penticton & District Hospice Society Bereavement Resource Centre Penticton, 250/490-1107 www.pentictonhospice.com

dental health Access Dental Centre Kelowna, 250/861-8777 www.accessdentalkelowna.ca Advance Dental Group Kelowna, 250/762-3855 www.kelownadentistry.com BrightSide Dental West Kelowna, 778/754-4488 www.brightsidesmiles.ca Discover Dental Kelowna, 778/738-0328 www.kelownadentalofďŹ ce.ca Discover Smiles Kelowna, 778/477-5554 www.DiscoverSmiles.ca Kelowna Dental Centre Kelowna, 778/436-2620 kelowna-dental-centre.ca

Penticton & District Community Resources Society Penticton, 250/492-5814 www.pdcrs.com

Okanagan Dental Care for Kids Kelowna, 250/763-5101 www.okanagandentalcareforkids.com

Starbright Children’s Development Centre Kelowna, 250/763-5100 www.starbrightokanagan.ca

Okanagan Smiles Dentist OfďŹ ce Kelowna, 778/760-1585 www.okanagansmiles.com

counselling

Pleasant Valley Dental Vernon, 250/558-4222 www.pleasantvalleydental.ca

Kelowna Family Centre Kelowna, 250/860-3181 www.kfscs.com Kelowna Youth and Family Services Kelowna, 250/763-2405 www.kelownayouthand family.com

Rutland Dental Centre Kelowna, 250/765-7662 www.rutlanddental.com Toothzone Kids Kelowna, 778/484-KIDS (5437) www.toothzonekids.com

Kelowna Regional Fertility Centre Kelowna, 250/861-6811 www.kelownafertility.ca

foster parenting Okanagan Foster Parents Association Okanagan, Similkameen, and Shuswap www.okfosterparents.ca

health units/ centres Interior Health Kelowna, 250/862-4200 www.interiorhealth.ca

maternity & infant Kelowna Breastfeeding Cafe www.kelownabreastfeeding cafe.com Kelowna Doula Association kelownadoulas.com

nutrition Healthbean Nutrition Kelowna, 778/990-6047 www.healthbean.ca Kelly Lehmann, RD West Kelowna, 778/754-2234 www.OkanaganRD.com

optometrists iSight Optometry Kelowna, 250/860-2020 isightinfo.com Tutt Street Optometry Kelowna, 250/762-3309 www.tutteyes.ca

ultrasounds Sneak a Peak Ultrasound Kelowna, 250/717-5900 www.sneakapeek.ca

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