BC Parent 2012 Resource Guide

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2012 Family Resource Guide

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6 Home & RetailBaby needs, clothing and more

10 Family FunFestivals, day outings, museums and more

14 BirthdaysParty places, entertainers & birthday supplies

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Call 911 for Ambulance/Fire/Police Emergency

Air or Marine Emergency1-800-567-5111

Animal Emergencies (Nights)604-879-7343

B.C. Gas Leaks & Odours1-800-663-9911

BC Nurse Line604-215-4700, 1-866-215-4700Puts you in touch with a registered nurse, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Spill, Tsunami1-800-663-3456

Emergency Preparednesswww.pep.bc.ca

Help Line for Children(Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect) throughout the province310-1234; www.safekidbc.ca

Kids Help Phone1-800-668-6868

Newborn Hotline604-737-3737open 365 days per year, 8:30 am–10 pm, 7 days/week, information and referral aboutbabies to age 2

Poison Control Centre604-682-50501-800-567-8911

Sexual Assault Centre(For Victims of Sexual Assault)Rape Crisis Centre – W.A.V.A.W.1-800-392-7583604-255-6228 (business line)www.wavaw.caRape Relief604-872-8212

Telecare Crisis Line604-852-909924 hr crisis line, Christian based

Youth Against Violence Line1-800-680-4264

The Crisis Centrewww.YouthinBC.com

1-800-SUICIDE604/872-3311

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baby needsActive Baby604/986-8977, North Vancouverwww.ActiveBaby.ca

Baby On Board604/273-0884, Richmondwww.babyonboard.caBaby On Board sells MacLaren, ValcoBaby, BOB, Mountain Buggy, PegPerego, Bugaboo, Baby Bjorn, Britax,Skip Hop, and JJ Cole.

Baby’s World604/515-0888, Coquitlamwww.babysworld.caBaby’s World is the ultimate shoppingexperience for new and expectant parents.

Babykins Products (1992) Ltd.604/275-2255www.babykins.com

Crocodile604/742-CROC (2762), Vancouver 604/542-8860, South Surreywww.crocodilebaby.com

Dandelion Kids604/676-1862, Vancouverwww.dandelionkids.ca

Hip Baby604/736-8020, Vancouverwww.hipbaby.com

Infant Possibilities604/881-0110, Langley

Pebble604/568.6923, Vancouverwww.pebblebaby.com

Precious & Few604/879-1137 ext 3, Vancouverwww.thepreciousandfew.wordpress.comThe Barefoot Contessa look that youlove - but for kids. A treasure trove oflovely gifts and children’s special some-things. Baptism, communion, specialoccasion and dress-up. Head to toe!

Room for Two604/255-0508, Vancouverwww.roomfor2.ca

Safety Station604/875-2244www.bcchildrens.ca/safetystationThe Safety Station at BC Children’sHospital is a safety and resource centre,offering safety products and expertadvice. Proceeds benefit Safe Start, theinjury prevention program of BCChildren’s Hospital.

booksBlackberry Books604/685-6188www.bbooks.ca

Humpty Dumpty Books & Music 604/683-7009www.kidsmarket.ca

Vancouver Kidsbooks604/738-5335www.kidsbooks.ca

ceramic studioCowboys and Angels604/568-1191www.cowboysandangels.ca

children’s clothingAgoo – Clothes for Active Kidswww.agoo4u.com

Aunt Em’s604/738-0340, Vancouver

Babes on 4th604/739-9870, Vancouver

Beansprouts604/871-9782, Vancouverwww.beansprouts.ca

Bigfoot8 Kids Store604/464-6388, Coquitlam

Boomers & Echoes 604/984-6163, North Vancouverwww.boomersandechoes.com

Dandelion Kids604/676-1862, Vancouver604/949-1862, Port Moodywww.dandelionkids.ca

Frogs Hollow604/882-4688, Langley

Half Time Sports604/689-8637, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.caTeam sports wear, licensed products,Canadiana.

Infant Possibilities604/881-0110, Langleywww.infantpossibilities.ca

Isola Bella604/266-8808, Vancouver

Jacadi Vancouver604/266-5448, VancouverFrench fashion for children 0 to 12years. Birth and baby wear. Children’sshoes.

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Jack & Lola778/340-5225, North Vancouverwww.jackandlola.ca

Kids Kloset604/516-0336, New WestminsterKid’s Kloset strives to carry quality pro -ducts at reasonable prices. The businessfocus recently changed to the largestselection of Melissa and Doug toys inthe Lower Mainland. Thanks for vot-ing us The Best of New West for 5 years!

Karibou Kids604/689-1117, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.caClothing & accessories, up to age 10.

Kuddel Muddel Kids604/929-2524, Deep Cove

Little Treasures ‘on the go’ 604/677-3792, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca

Lusso Baby778/340-0648, North Vancouverwww.lussobaby.ca

Nestings Kids Vancouver604/734-5437, Vancouverwww.nestingskidsvancouver.com

Pebble604/568-6924www.pebblebaby.com

Scallywags, Kids Market604/738-0340, Vancouver

www.kidsmarket.caClothing and accessories for newbornsand toddlers to age 5.

Sparkle & Junebug604/568-5434, VancouverA little fashionable clothing boutiquefor ages 0 to 16. European and localdesigners.

children’s eyewearDella Optique Optometry andEyewear604/742-3937, Vancouverwww.dellaoptique.com Dr. Della Chow specializes in testingchildren’s vision. The B.C. Associationof Optometrists recommends that chil-dren have their first complete eye examat age 3. One in five children have a vi -sion disorder and 80% of a child’s learn-ing is based on vision. Dr. Chow makesit fun and easy to have an eye exam.

Hollyburn Eye ClinicWest Vancouver 604/913-0135North Vancouver 604/984-2020www.hollyburneyeclinic.com

children’s furnitureBaby’s World604/515-0888, Coquitlamwww.babysworld.ca

Crocodile604/742-CROC (2762), Vancouver604/542-8860, South Surreywww.crocodilebaby.com

Molly’s Furniture Salad604/732-7712, Vancouverwww.furnituresalad.ca

Nestings Kids Vancouver604/734-5437www.nestingskidsvancouver.com

children’s shoesKiddie Kobbler Shoes604/926-1616, Park Royal Mall

Panda Shoes604/266-0025, Oakridge Mall604/278-4800, Richmond Centre

Stonz Baby Booties604/568-6364www.stonz.ca

The Shoe Box604/733-0190, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca

TomaTOES Children’s Footwear604/433-6448, Vancouverwww.tomatoesshoes.comWe carry your favorite brands of chil-dren’s shoes. Sizes newborn to youthsize 6.

children’s hair careThe Hairloft604/684-6177, Kids Marketwww.princessspa.ca

Melonhead Children’s Hair Care604/568-5646, Vancouverwww.melonhead.ca

Mops on Bellevue604/926-8689, West Vancouver

consignmentBeansprouts604/871-9782, Vancouverwww.beansprouts.ca

Boomers & Echoes604/984-6163, North Vancouverwww.boomersandechoes.com

Classy Kids Consignment604/222-4085, VancouverHigh-end maternity & children’ wear.Also strollers, cribs, car seats, high chairs,playpens, baby carriers and more!

Kuddel Muddel Kids604/929-2524, Deep Cove

Little Critter Outfitters604/575-2500, Cloverdale

Little Earth Consignment778/737-7004, BurnabyLittleearthvancouver.com

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MacGillicuddy’s604/263-5313, Vancouver

Not for Long Children’s andMaternity778/294-0401, White Rockwww.notforlong.ca

Tiggy Winkles Children’sConsignment604/731-8647, Vancouver

craftsCraft Caravan604/484-1894www.craftcaravan.comJoin our Kids Craft Club to receiveshiny green envelopes of craft projectsevery month!

I’m Impressed Paper Arts604/684-9869, Kids Marketwww.imimpressed.caThe best selection of rubber stamps,inks, paper, glitter, stationery, scrap-book and craft supplies, classes.

Potato Arts & Crafts604/681-1601, Kids MarketArt supplies and craft kits.

dancewear/costumesDance Co.604/736-3394www.danceco.com

Just Imagine… Fun Clothing604/222-3523, Kitsilano 604/569-0119, Kids Market www.dressups.comFun – Just Imagine... Fun – Canada’sbest costumes for kids since 1988, the-atrical makeup, crazy hats, funky glass-es and costume props galore. Dance-bodywear and shoes for ballet, tap,jazz, musical theatre and gym, formalgowns and suits for boys and girls,wigs, masks and gifts for dancers.

foodEdible Flours604/734-8351, 2280 West Broadwayedibleflours.ca

Cupcakes, Donuts, Cookies, Cakes andMore. Treats for everyone, withoutexcluding anyone! Bursting with organ-ic ingredients, our goodies are dairyand egg free, with gluten, soy, wheatand nut free options. Satisfy all yoursweet cravings at Edible Flours bakery.

Rocky Mountain Flatbread604/730-0321www.rockymountainflatbread.ca

What will we eat?www.whatwillweeat.ca Meal planning service for families withallergies/intolerances and for familieswho want to eat more Earth friendlymeals.

home businessSunset Gourmet1-204/452-56071-888/272-2270www.sunsetgourmet.ca Full-time mom, part-time business—party with Sunset Gourmet for extraincome.

maternityBoomers & Echoes604/984-6163www.boomersandechoes.com

Hazel & Co 604/730-8689www.hazelhipmoms.com

Jools 604/221-0721www.jools.ca

Motherhood Maternity604/733-2644www.motherhood.com

musicLong & McQuade MusicalInstrumentsVancouver 604/682-5215North Vancouver 604/986-3118Langley 604/532-8806 Surrey 604/588-9423Port Coquitlam 604/464-1118Long & McQuade Musical

Instruments – Serving Canada since1956 with 42 locations across thecountry. Sales, rentals, repairs, trades,in-store financing, music lessons, onlineshopping and 100% guaranteed satis-faction. Visit long-mcquade.com forthe lower mainland location near you.

Prussin Music604/736-3036www.prussinmusic.comLooking to buy, rent or repair aninstrument? Want to take music les-sons? Searching for accessories or sheetmusic? Come to Prussin Music inKitsilano. Brass, Woodwind, Strings,Guitars & more.

landscape designPlay Outside Design Colandscape design + installation604/251-7620www.playoutside.ca

Supreme Playland604/845-7434www.supremeplayland.com

pet suppliesWoofles & Meowz604/689-3647, Kid’s Marketwww.wooflesandmeowz.comToys and treats for cats and dogs, gifts for you.

photographersBopomo Pictures604/678-1411www.bopomo.ca

Coates Portrait Design604/739-9600www.coatesportraitdesign.com

Cowboys and Angels604/568-6673www.cowboysandangels.caA comfortable atmosphere, top of theline equipment and an eye for gettingthe perfect shot you are looking for arejust a small part of what comes withbooking time in our studio.

Eclipse Photography604/984-7427www.eclipsephotography.ca

Jamie Lauren PhotographyJamieLaurenPhotography.cominfo@jamielaurenphotography.comWest Vancouver photographer JamieLauren wants to capture your specialmoments, and make them last forever.

Kia Porter Photography604/787-4236www.kiaporter.com

Lifeprints Photography604/732-4327www.lifeprintsphotos.com

Meagan Baker Photography604/351-0525info@meaganbakerphotography.comwww.meaganbakerphotography.comMeagan is a natural light photographerserving Vancouver and the LowerMainland. She has a passion for cap-turing candid, lifestyle moments ofkids and family. Her style is simple,fun, and natural photos that showcaseyou and the way you live.

Noel Photography604/291-2908www.noelphotography.com

Patricia Minnis Photography604/644-8701www.pmphoto.net

Photos by Kathrynwww.photosbykathryn.com

Raw Photographic Arts604/834-8824www.rawphotographicarts.com

rentalsBoomers & Echoes 604/984-6163www.boomersandechoes.comWe rent: folding cribs, pack & play,carseats, strollers and nursing pumps.

safetySafety Station at BC Children’sHospital604/875-2244, Vancouverwww.bcchildrens.ca/safetystation

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The Safety Station at BC Children’s Hospital is par-ents’ first choice for safety products and expertadvice in one convenient location.

toys & giftsBC Playthings604/986-4111, North Vancouver

3H Craftworks Society604/736-2113, Vancouverwww.3hcraftworks.com3H Craftworks has baby gifts,wood toys, sock monkeysRaggedy Anns, clothing and somuch more. All handmade byadults with disabilities inVancouver. 2208 West 4th.

Clamshell GiftshopVancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISHwww.vanaqua.org

Camelot Kids 604/688-9766, Kids Marketwww.camelotkids.com Award winning toys and parentingproducts from around the world

Cards by Kids604/987-4187www.cardsbykids.ca

Clownin’ Around Magic Shop604/682-0244, Kids Marketwww.clowninaroundmagic.comMagic and clown supplies/talent bookingagency/birthday party entertainment

Cotton & Crayon604/535-0466, Surrey

Cowboys and AngelsKerrisdale/Kitsilano604/568-6673; 604/568-1191www.cowboysandangels.caInspiring children’s mind with a wide selection of toys, puzzles, books and tons more!

The Crystal Ark 604/681-8900, Vancouverwww.thecrystalark.com Crystals and crystal balls, gems, jewellery, candles and books and incense

The Funky Little Shop604/682-8404, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca Tween gifts, music boxes, personal and room acces-sories, jewellery, Paul Frank and Emily the Strange

Granville Island Toy Company604/684-0076, Kids Marketwww.toycompany.caVancouver’s best Playmobil selection. Lego, Brio,puzzles, games, educational toys and more

It’s All Fun & Games604/253-6727, Vancouver

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

Kids Market—Granville Island604/689-8447, Vancouverwww.kidsmarket.ca

Kites and Puppets 604/685-9877, Kids Marketwww.kitesandpuppets.ca Kites, puppets, banners, flags, flying toys and windsocks

Knotty Toys 604/683-7854, Kids Marketwww.knottytoys.com Local and international wooden toys, rocking horsesand wagons

No Pirates Allowed Toy Store604/637-7951, Vancouverwww.nopiratesallowed.com

Remote Control World604/682-7618, Kids MarketRemote control toys, flash toys and battery operatedmusical toys

Science World Gift Shop604/443-7443www.telusworldofscience.com/Vancouver

Splash Toy Shop604/228-8697, Vancouver

Ten Thousand Villages604/730-6831, Vancouverwww.tenthousandvillages.ca

The Toybox604/738-4322, Vancouver

Toy Jungle604/925-0741, West Vancouverwww.toyjungle.ca

The Village Toy Shop604/949-0444, Vancouverwww.villagetoyshop.ca

Zimmermann German Gifts & Toyswww.germangiftsandtoys.com

umbrellasUmbrella Shop 604/697-0919, Kid’s Marketwww.theumbrellashop.com Every kind of brolly under the sun and rain

Barefoot Contessa’s

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destination funAdventure ZoneToddler Zone Art/Zone ‘n Ceramix 604/608-6699, Kid’s Marketwww.theadventurezone.ca Supervised play area, birthday parties,and ceramic painting

BC Sports Hall of Fame604/687-5520www.bcsportshalloffame.com

Bear Creek Train604/501-1232www.bctrains.com

Burnaby Village Museum &Carousel604/293-6500www.burnabyvillagemuseum.caBurnaby Village Museum–WhereHistory Comes to LifeStroll down the streets of our 1920s

community. Costumed townsfolk wel-come visitors and give demonstrations.Explore the 100 year-old tram and ridethe 100 year-old carsousel. Free gateadmission.

The Butchart Gardens250/652-4422Victoriawww.butchartgardens.com

Capilano Suspension Bridge604/985-7474www.capbridge.com

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

Circuit Circus 604/608-6699www.kidsmarket.ca Family entertainment centre/rides andgames

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden604/662-3207www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

Fort Langley604/888-8835www.fortlangley.com

George C. Reifel Migratory BirdSanctuary604/946-6980www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com

Granville Island604/666-5784www.granvilleisland.com

Greater Vancouver Zoo604/856-6825www.gvzoo.com

Grouse Mountain604/980-9311www.grousemountain.com

Gulf of Georgia Cannery NationalHistoric Site604/664-9009www.pc.gc.ca/gulfofgoergiacannery

Historic Stewart Farm604/592-6956www.heritage.surrey.ca

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

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre604/738-7827www.spacecentre.ca

Kids Market604/689-8447www.kidsmarket.caKids Market is located on GranvilleIsland in the heart of Vancouver. .

Ladner Leisure Centre604/946-3300

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Laser Dome 604/985-6033www.laserdome.net

Lower Seymour ConservationReserve604/432-6286

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre604/990-3755www.dnv.org/ecology

Maplewood Farm604/929-5610www.maplewoodfarm.bc.caA 5 acre park farm specializing in thedisplay of farm animals and birds, awonderful opportunity to get up closeand personal with animals popularizedin children’s storybooks.

Mount Seymour604/986-2261www.mountseymour.com

Movies 4 Mommieswww.movies4mommies.com

Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises604/525-4465www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com

Parent & Tot Storytimes with theVancouver Public LibraryHotline 604/331-3663www.vpl.ca

Planet LazerLangley 604/514-2282New West 604/515-4244Richmond 604/448-9999www.planetlazer.net

Playland Amusement Park604/253-2311www.pne.caLocated on the historic PNE grounds,Playland Amusement Park features over35 exhilarating rides and attractions,fun midway games, and an adventuregolf course. It’s also home to KidsPlayce, a special zone filled with soft-play areas and rides for children aged2–8. Looking for a unique way to cele-brate your child’s birthday? Think ofPlayland for all day fun. www.pne.ca

Prince of Whales Whale Watching888/383-4884www.princeofwhales.com

Royal BC Museum888/447-7977 www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Science World at TELUS World ofScience604/443-7443www.scienceworld.ca

Stanley Park604/257-8400

Stanley Park Children’sFarmyard/Railway604/257-8530/8531

TBC Indoor Racing 604/232-9196www.tbcir.ca

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

VanDusen Botanical Garden604/878-9274 (24-Hour Info Line)604/718-5898 (Family Programs)www.vandusengarden.org Join us for educational and fun familyprograms set in Mother Nature’s class-room. VanDusen’s 55-acres provide anideal setting for children to learn aboutthe environment. 5251 Oak St. at W. 37thAve; [email protected]

Vancouver Aquarium604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.orgFrom the Arctic to the Amazon,135,000 amazing creatures await youat the Vancouver Aquarium, includingBeluga whales, Sea otters, sharks anddolphins. Visit our brand new interac-tive ‘Canada’s Arctic’ gallery exploringclimate change in the north, andimmerse your senses in WesternCanada’s only 4-D Experience theatre.Plus, get a personal experience withyour favourite animals in our AnimalEncounters program.

Vancouver Art Gallery 604/662-4719www.vanartgallery.bc.ca Fun family Saturday programming: ArtAgents—armed with a bag full ofmaterials to facilitate children’s earlyencounters with art, the Art Agentswill be bold, whimsical, funny,informed and on the watch for familiesin the galleries. Also on offer is ArtTracks, unique child-oriented tours ledby artists, scientists, musicians, story-tellers and others who will introducedifferent ways of engaging with art,exhibitions and the Gallery.

Vancouver Canadians Baseball604/872-5232www.canadiansbaseball.com

Vancouver Canucks604/899-4610www.canucksnhl.com

Vancouver Lookout – HarbourCentre Tower604/689-0421www.vancouverlookout.com

Vancouver Maritime Museum604/257-8300www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.comDiscover maritime history and tradi-tions. RCMP Arctic St Roch,Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre,exhibits, Heritage Harbour, educationprograms and birthday parties.

Vancouver Police Museum604/665-3346www.vancouverpolicemuseum.caCome solve a crime at the PoliceMuseum

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

festivalsAbbotsford International Air Show www.abbotsfordairshow.comAugust 10–12, 2012

Alcan Dragon Boat Festival604/688-2382www.dragonboatbc.caJune 15–17, 2012

Bard on the Beach ShakespeareFestival604/739-0559www.bardonthebeach.orgMay 31–September 22, 2012

Cedar Cottage Carnival604/874-4231; www.cedarcottage.org

TD Canada Trust VancouverInternational Jazz Festival604/872-5200; www.coastaljazz.caJune 23–29, 2012

Haunted Village Burnaby Village Museumwww.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Illuminares604/879-8611; www.publicdreams.org

Pacific National Exhibition604/253-2311; www.pne.ca

Parade of Lost Souls604/879-8611www.publicdreams.org

SuperCities Walk800/268-7582; www.mswalks.ca

Vancouver Folk Music Festival604/602-9798www.thefestival.bc.caJuly 13–15, 2012

Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade604/687-0955; www.vancourverpride.ca

Vancouver International Children’s Festival604/708-5655www.childrensfestival.caMay 29th to June 3rd, 2012New venue: Granville Island

Vancouver Int. Comedy Festivalwww.vancouvercomedyfest.comSeptember 2012

Vancouver International Writers (&Readers) Festival604/681-6330www.writersfest.bc.ca

Vancouver Sun Run604/689-9441; April 2013

Whistler Children’s Art Festivalwww.whistlerartscouncil.comJuly 14 & 15, 2012This outdoor festival features a multi-tude of arts and crafts workshops, wildmain stage performances, zany rovingcharacters and free activities. TheFestival includes a pre-school area forchildren aged 3–5, and workshops forkids aged 5–11, kids in grade 7 and 8,and the whole family.

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museumsBC Museum of Mining800/896-4044www.bcmuseumofmining.org

Burnaby Village Museum &Carousel 604/293-6501www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Canadian Museum of Flight 604/532-0035www.canadianflight.org

Delta Museum and Archives604/946-9322www.deltamuseum.ca

Imagine Children’s Museum425/258-116, Everett WAwww.imaginecm.org Come have fun in our interactive, fun-filled, hands-on exhibits and incrediblerooftop adventure!

Japanese Canadian NationalMuseum604/777-7000www.jcnm.ca

Surrey Museum604/592-6596www.heritage.surrey.ca

UBC Museum of Anthropology604/822-5087www.moa.ubc.ca

Vancouver Museum604/736-4431www.museumofvancouver.ca

West Vancouver Museum andArchives604/925-7295www.westvancouver.ca

Xaytem Longhouse InterpretiveCentre604/820-9725www.xaytem.ca

swimming poolsAquaventures Swim Centre604/736-SWIM, Vancouver

Bonsor Rec. Pool604/439-1860, Burnaby

Britannia Swimming Pool604/718-5831, Vancouver

CG Brown Memorial Pool604/299-9374, Burnaby

Canada Games Pool604/526-4281, New Westminster

Chimo Swimming Pool604/933-6027, Coquitlam

City Centre Aquatic 604/927-6999, Vancouver

Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & FitnessCentre604/298-7946, Burnaby

Hyde Park Pool604/927-7946, Port Coquitlam

Karen Magnussen Wave Pool/NorthVan. Recreation Commission604/987-7529, North Vancouver

Kensington Pool604/718-6200, Vancouver

Kerrisdale Pool604/257-8105, Vancouver

Ladner Leisure Centre604/946-3300, Delta

Lord Byng604/222-6090, Vancouver

Minoru Aquatic Centre604/718-8020, Richmond

Newton Wave Pool604/501-5540, Surrey

North Surrey Pool604/502-6300

Percy Norman Riley Park Pool604/257-8680, Vancouver

Stan Stronge Pool604/321-3231, Vancouver

Sungod Aquatic Centre604/952-3075, Delta

Templeton Pool604/718-6252, Vancouver

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Watermania604/448-5353, Richmond

West Vancouver Aquatic Centre604/925-7210

Winskill Aquatic Centre604/952-3005, Delta

UBC Aquatic Centre604/822-4522

theatres/culturalArts Club Theatrewww.artsclub.com

Centennial Theatre604/984-4484www.centennialtheatre.com

Chan Centre for the Performing Artswww.chancentre.com

Evergreen Cultural Centrewww.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Firehall Arts Centrewww.firehallartscentre.ca

Massey Theatre www.masseytheatre.com

Orpheum Theatrevancouver.ca/commsvcs/cultural/theatres

Queen Elizabeth Theatrevancouver.ca/commsvcs/cultural/theatres

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Silk Purse Arts Centrewww.silkpurse.ca

Surrey Arts Centre Theatrewww.surrey.ca

Surrey Little Theatrewww.surreylittletheatre.ca

Vancouver Civic Theatresvancouver.ca/commsvcs/cultural/theatres

Vancouver East Cultural Centrewww.thecultch.com

Vancouver Operawww.vancouveropera.ca

Vancouver Playhousevancouver.ca/commsvcs/cultural/theatres

Vancouver Symphonywww.vancouversymphony.ca

Vogue Theatrewww.voguetheatre.com

Vancouver Tourist Infocentre

water parksGranville Island WaterparkVancouver

Newton Wave Pool604/501-5540, Surrey

Watermania604/448-5353, Richmond

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BC Children’s Hospital Foundation604/875-2444www.bcchf.caTeach your child that ‘giving’ can feelas good as ‘getting’ by requesting dona-tions in lieu of gifts at your next event.For more information please [email protected].

entertainersAmazing Amanda the ClownMagician604/726-4896www.magicclown.ca

Anderson Chow604/526-9643www.andersonchow.comBalloon & magic entertainment forchildren.

Clownin’ Around Magic604/682-0244, Kid’s Marketwww.clowninaroundmagic.com

The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classesfor Kids778/998-3530www.dizzywhisk.com

High Touch – Science Made FunParties778/737-5277

www.ScienceMadeFunBC.netWe’ve got parties down to a science…hands-on, FUN science! We are not ashow, everyone becomes a REAL scien-tist performing REAL experiments!Make ice cream, erupt volcanoes, andmany more (take-homes provided andcan order Lab Loot Bags).www.ScienceMadeFunBC.net or call778/737-5277

Kidzcraftz604/317-9816www.kidzcraftz.ca

Limegirl Spa Parties604/460-1289www.limegirl.ca

Mad Science604/591-9115 www.madscience.org/vancouver

Mehndi & More Body Art604/812-2048www.mehndiandmore.com

Michael the Magician604/434-4800www.michaelthemagician.com

Once Upon a Time Kid’sEntertainment604/785-5399www.janinarussellmusic.com

Peter Rooke’s Fun Magic Shows604/984-6822

Ray Wong Magic Entertainment604/720 8809www.raywongmagic.com

Smartie Pants the Magical Clown604/726-4896www.magicclown.ca

StageCoach Parties1/877/78-STAGE (78243)www.stagecoachschools.caPick a theme and let us do all of the hardwork! A fun packed way to celebrateyour child’s big day. Themed Partiesfor 4–10 yrs, Murder Mystery Partiesfor 11–16 yrs. Available throughoutthe Lower Mainland, we come to you!

Starchild & Company604/541-0908www.starchild.bc.ca

Sylvia The Balloon Lady604/739-7717www.sylviatheballoonlady.com

The Ta Daa Lady604/730-1378www.angelabrown.ca

Tickles and Friendswww.ticklestheclown.com

Yeeri Magic604/306-6229www.yeeri.com

Zox of the Forest604/710-4234www.zoxoftheforest.comThe forest comes to life for childrenthrough the highly interactive, imagi-native and playful entertaining of Zoxof the Forest. Shows feature skits, sto-rytelling, music, puppetry, balloon ani-mals and animal art drawings.

party placesAdventure Zone604/608-6699, Kid’s Marketwww.theadventurezone.ca

Burnaby Village Museum 604/297-4565www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Kids of all ages can celebrate theirbirthday 1920s style! Our party pack-age includes lunch at the Ice CreamParlour and two rides on our 1925Parker Carousel. Visit our website fordetails.

CartwheelsRichmond 604/275-0020 Surrey 604/594-1555www.cartwheels.ca

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Circuit Circus604/608-6699, Kid’s Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca

Cowboys and Angels604/568-6673www.cowboysandangels.caWith accommodation for up to 30kids, and help to match the pieces toyour party’s theme, our ceramics studiois a great spot to celebrate your child’sspecial day. Bring your food, gamesand any other accessories and we’ll helpsupply the fun! Book your party today!

Deer Lake Boat Rentals604/839-2201www.deerlakeboatrentals.com

The Edge Climbing Centre604/984-9080www.edgeclimbing.com

Fun4Kids Playcentre604/[email protected]

Grandview Bowling Lanes604/253-2747www.grandviewbowling.com

The Little Gym604/539-2543www.tlglangleybc.com

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre604/738-7827www.spacecentre.ca

Jellico Stationwww.jellicostation.com

Maplewood Farm604/929-5610www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca

Midnight Cheer Athletics604/263-6436www.midnightcheer.comSummer Day Camps, Evening TumbleClasses, Birthday Parties Available.No experience necessary—all groups

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from minis to adults. Call to tour ourgym, for a free class or for more infor-mation.

Playland Amusement Park604/253-2311www.pne.caLocated on the historic PNE grounds,Playland Amusement Park features over35 exhilarating rides and attractions,fun midway games, and an adventuregolf course. It’s also home to KidsPlayce, a special zone filled with soft-play areas and rides for children aged2–8. Looking for a unique way to cele-brate your child’s birthday? Think ofPlayland for all day fun. www.pne.ca

Princess Spa604/684-6177, Kid’s Marketwww.princessspa.ca Hair salon, ear piercing, birthday par-ties for girls aged 3–12.

Richmond Family Place604/278-4336www.richmondfamilyplace.ca

Richmond Go-Kart Track604/278-6184www.richmondgokarts.com

Rocky Mountain FlatbreadRestaurant604/730-0321www.rockymountainflatbread.ca

Science World at TELUS World of Science604/443-7443www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver

Sportball604/688-3157www.sportball.ca

Thunderbird Community Centre604/713-1818www.thunderbirdcc.ca

Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics604/737-7693www.phoenixgymnastics.com


Vancouver Maritime Museum604/257-8300 vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

Vancouver Police Museum604/665-3346www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca

Varsity Ridge Lanes604/738-5412

party suppliesCakes To Dream On604/781-5290www.cakestodreamon.com

Carmela’s Cakes604/295-3933www.carmelascakes.com

Granville Island Toy Co.604/684-0076www.kidsmarket.ca

It’s All Fun & Games604/253-6727

It’s My Party Shop604/931-6040www.itsmypartyshop.ca

Just Imagine... Fun ClothingKitsilano 604/222-3523 Kids Market 604/569-0119www.dressups.com

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

Knotty Toys604/683-7854, Kid’s Marketwww.knottytoys.com

Love Those Loot Bags604/888-6772www.lovethoselootbags.com

The Party Bazaar604/873-5241www.thepartybazaar.com

Party Tailors604/461-1711www.partytailors.com

Ribbit’s Candy Corner 604/608-6699, Kid’s Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca

Splash Toy Shop604/228-8697

The Toybox604/738-4322

The Village Toy Shop604/949-0444www.villagetoyshop.ca

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independentschoolsBodwell High School/BodwellAcademyCo-ed, grades 8–12North Vancouver604/924-5056www.bodwell.edu/highschool/

Brentwood College SchoolCo-ed, grades 9–12Mill Bay250/743-5521www.brentwood.bc.ca

Brockton School 604/929-9201www.brocktonschool.com

Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BCCo-ed, grades PS-3Vancouver604/437-0255www.childrenshearing.caDeaf /hard of hearing children learn tolisten and speak in a cognitively-based, family centered auditory-oralschool. Services for infants, preschool,pre-k, primary grades. Itinerant

teachers in mainstream schools, outreach to B.C. families

Choice SchoolCo-ed, grades K-7Richmond604/273-2418www.choiceschool.org

Collingwood SchoolCo-ed, JK–12West Vancouver604/925-3331www.collingwood.org

Core Education & Fine Arts (cefa)Co-ed, JK & CefababyWest Van 604/913-7713Canada Way 604/299-2373Langley 604/881-2332North Van 604/929-2332New Westminster 604/777-0053Vancouver 604/879-2332White Rock 778/294-2648Richmond 604/275-2332Kingsway 604/568-8808www.cefa.caJunior Kindergarten school for childrenages 1 to 5. Curriculum includes read-ing, writing, mathematics, science,music, drama and languages

Crofton HouseGirls, grades 1–12Vancouver604/263-3255www.croftonhouse.ca

École Française Internationale deVancouver Co-ed, PS–7North Vancouver604/924-2457www.efiv.org

Fraser AcademyCo-ed, grades 1–12Vancouver604/736-5575www.fraseracademy.caThe Lower Mainland’s only fullyaccredited day school for students ingrades 1-12 with dyslexia and otherlanguage-based learning disabilities.Daily one-to-one O-G instruction; fullcurriculum with specialist teachers infine & applied arts, PE, technology.

Fraser Valley Elementary SchoolCo-ed, K–3Langley604/533-5469www.fves.bc.ca

Kenneth Gordon Maplewood SchoolCo-ed, grades 2-8North Vancouver604/985-5224www.kgms.ca

Madrona School SocietyCo-ed, grades 4–7Vancouver604/732-9965www.madronaschool.com

Marpole Bilingual MontessoriSchoolCo-ed, PS–KVancouver604/266-1091Our program sets a fantastic founda-tion for your child. With our uniqueapproach to the daily Bilingual FrenchProgram combined with the Montes -sori Curriculum, your child will beprepared academically, soially, emotion-ally and physically.

Meadowridge SchoolCo-ed, JK–12Maple Ridge604/467-4444www.meadowridge.bc.ca

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Mulgrave SchoolCo-ed, Pre-K–12West Vancouver604/922-3223www.mulgrave.com

North Star MontessoriCo-ed, PS–7North Vancouver604/980-1205www.northstarmontessori.ca

Oak and Orca Bioregional SchoolVictoria250-383-6609oakandorca.ca

Pacific Rim Montessori AcademyCo-ed, K–7Vancouver604/726-8428www.pacificrimmontessori.com

Pacific Spirit SchoolCo-ed, K–8Vancouver604/222-1900www.pacificspiritschool.org

Richmond Jewish Day SchoolK–7Richmond604/275-3393www.rjds.ca

St. George’s SchoolBoys, grades 1–12Vancouver604/224-1304

www.stgeorges.bc.caNestled in the heart of one of theworld’s most beautiful cities, St. George’sSchool of Vancouver is Canada’s WorldSchool for boys. With its multi-facetedand international curriculum, close to a100% of graduates are accepted to uni -ver sities worldwide, many on scholarship.

St. John’s SchoolCo-ed, K–12Vancouver604/732-4434 / 604/629-2458 www.stjohns.bc.ca

St. John’s International SchoolCo-ed, grades 10–12 w/ESL ProgramVancouver604/683-4572www.stjohnsis.com

St. Margaret’s SchoolGirls, ECE–12Victoria250/479-7171www.stmarg.ca

St. Michaels University SchoolCo-ed, K–12Victoria250/370-6170www.smus.bc.ca

Shawnigan Lake SchoolCo-ed, grades 8–12Shawnigan Lake250/743-5516www.shawnigan.ca

Southpointe AcademyCo-ed, PS–12Tsawwassen604/948-8826www.southpointeacademy.ca

Stratford HallCo-ed, K–12Vancouver604/436-0608www.stratfordhall.ca

Traditional Learning AcademyCo-ed, K–12Coquitlam604/931-7265www.traditionallearning.com

Urban AcademyCo-ed, JK–10New Westminster604/524-2211www.urbanacademy.ca

Vancouver College604/261-4285www.vc.bc.ca

Vancouver Hebrew Academy604/264-1245, Vancouverwww.vhebrewacademy.com

Vancouver Montessori SchoolCo-ed, PS–7Vancouver604/261-0315www.vancouvermontessorischool.com

Vancouver Talmud TorahCo-ed, PS–7Vancouver604/736-7307www.talmudtorah.com

Vancouver Waldorf SchoolCo-ed, PS–12North Vancouver604/985-7435www.vws.ca

West Point Grey AcademyCo-ed, JK–12Vancouver604/222-8750www.wpga.ca

Westside Montessori AcademyCo-ed, PS-3Vancouver604/434-9611Westside Montessori Academy, at theItalian Cultural Centre, has been offer-ing Preschool and Elementary classessince 2008. Preschool offers AM andPM classes (full-day is available).Elementary offers; K to Grade 3 (up to Grade 7 by 2015).

York House SchoolGirls, JK–12Vancouver604/736-6551www.yorkhouse.ca

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Francophone SchoolListings — Conseil sco-laire francophone de laColombie-Britannique(SD No 93)École Mer-et-montagneK – 7Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Phoenix7 – 8 – 9Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Carihi10 – 12Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca

École La VérendryeK – 7Chilliwack604-858-2666http://verendrye.csf.bc.ca

École au Cœur-de-l’îleK – 12Comox250-339-1848http://aucoeurdelile.csf.bc.ca

École du Bois-joliK – 6Delta604-948-7007http://boisjoli.csf.bc.ca

École Collines-d’orK – 7Kamloops250-579-9223http://collinesdor.csf.bc.ca

École de l’Anse-au-sableK – 12Kelowna250-764-2771http://anseausable.csf.bc.ca

École des VoyageursK – 7Langley604-881-0222http://voyageurs.csf.bc.ca

École des Deux-rivesK – 7Mission604-820-5710http://deuxrives.csf.bc.ca

École OcéaneK – 7Nanaimo250-714-0761http://oceane.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire de Nanaimo8 – 12Nanaimo250-714-0761; http://oceane.csf.bc.ca

École des Sentiers-alpinsK – 5Nelson250-362-3395http://nelson.csf.bc.ca

École André-PiolatK – 12North Vancouver604-980-6040http://andrepiolat.csf.bc.ca

École de la Vallée-de-PembertonK – 7Pemberton604-932-9602http://pemberton.csf.bc.ca

École Entre-lacsK – 8Penticton250-770-7691http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire de Penticton9 – 12250-770-7691http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca

École des Grands-cèdresK – 6Port Alberni250-723-5614http://grandscedres.csf.bc.ca

École des Pionniers-de-MaillarvielleK – 12Port Coquitlam604-552-7915http://pionniers.csf.bc.ca

École Virtuelle8 – 12Port Coquitlam778-284-0909http://ecolevirtuelle.csf.bc.ca

École Côte-du-SoleilK – 9; Powell River604-485-8430http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Brooks10 – 12Powell River604-485-8430http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca

École Franco-nordK – 7Prince George250-612-0755http://franconord.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Duchess Park8 – 12, Prince George250-612-0755http://franconord.csf.bc.ca

École des NavigateursK – 6, Richmond604-718-5629http://navigateurs.csf.bc.ca

École des Sept-sommetsK – 6Rossland250-362-3395http://septsommets.csf.bc.ca

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École du PacifiqueK – 7, Sechelt604-885-4743http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Chatelech8 – 12Sechelt604-885-4743http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca

École Les AiglonsK – 7Squamish604-898-3715http://aiglons.csf.bc.ca

École Gabrielle-RoyK – 12Surrey604-599-6688http://gabrielleroy.csf.bc.ca

École Jack-CookK – 7Terrace250-635-9754http://jackcook.csf.bc.ca

École Rose-des-ventsK – 6Vancouver604-267-9022http://rosedesvents.csf.bc.ca

École Anne-HébertK – 6Vancouver604-437-4849http://annehebert.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Jules-Verne7 – 12Vancouver604-731-8378http://julesverne.csf.bc.ca

École Victor-BrodeurK – 12Victoria250-220-6010http://brodeur.csf.bc.ca

École La PasserelleK – 7Whistler604-932-9602http://passerelle.csf.bc.ca

preschoolsAdvantage PreschoolBurnaby604/435-1263advantagepreschool.ca/

Alpha PreschoolRichmond604/277-6511

Brainbridge Bilingual Education andFine Arts CentreVancouver604/322-6830www.brainbridge.ca

Blue Heron Montessori SchoolRichmond604/232-9001

Brentwood Montessori Preschool & KindergartenBurnaby604/294-2671

Burnaby French LanguagePlayschool604/432-1323www.bflp.org

Canyon Heights PreschoolNorth Vancouver604/986-5597www.canyonheightspreschool.com

Cherub MontessoriRichmond604/277-1219www.mypreschool.ca

Children’s House MontessoriCoquitlam604/931-1311www.montessoribc.com

Cloverleaf MontessoriSurrey604/574-9899

Core Education & Fine Arts (CEFA)West Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley,North Vancouver, New Westminster,Vancouver, White Rock and Richmond604/913-7713www.cefa.ca

Cornerstone Christian AcademyRichmond604/303-9181

Council of Parent ParticipationPreschools604/435-4430, 800/488-0660www.cpppreschools.bc.caPreschools belonging to the Council of Parent Participation Preschools areadministered and supported by theparents. A fully qualified preschoolteacher provides a play-based programfor children 32 months to 5 years oldand the parents take turns as classroomhelpers, usually once or twice a month.Parent Education is provided monthlyallowing parents to improve their par-enting skills.

Discovery MontessoriRichmond, 604/807-9796

Discovery Quest MontessoriSurrey, 604/581-1620

Dunbar Memorial PreschoolVancouver604/222-6065www.dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca

Early Foundations Preschool604/444-3773www.dsrf.orgProvides innovative curriculum in asmall class, allowing for highly individ-ualized instruction that helps children(30 months–5 yrs) find, use &strengthen their unique skills & talents.

Ecole Francaise Internationale deVancouver604/924-2457 www.efiv.org

Family Montessori SchoolVancouver604/224-2633604/731-8810www.familymontessori.com

Gatehouse MontessoriWest Vancouver604/925-1437

Harvest Montessori Preschool & DaycareRichmond604/278-6228www.harvestmontessori.net

Inglewood Parent ParticipationPreschoolWest Vancouver604/925-1888www.inglewoodppp.ca

Kids Care PreschoolVancouver604/325-2222

Le Petit Montessori PreschoolNorth Vancouver604/980-7973

Little Mountain MontessoriPreschool and KindergartenVancouver604/709-9621

Little People Parent ParticipationPreschoolVancouver604/261-2219littlepeople.ca

Marpole Bilingual MontessoriVancouver604/266-1091

Milestone MontessoriDelta604/583-1446www.milestonemontessori.ca

Monkey See Monkey Do MontessoriVancouver778/371-4659www.monkeyseemonkeydo.ca

Montessori Mes Petits PreschoolNorth Vancouver604/980-1102www.ourpreschool.com

Montessori MewsRichmond604/522-1351

Morning Glory MontessoriRichmond604/272-2821

Pacific Rim Montessori AcademyVancouver604/726-8428www.pacificrimmontessori.com

Paddington Station FineartsPreschoolRichmond604/221-0141www.theartsconnection.ca

Pomme d’Api PreschoolVancouver604/877-1122www.pommedapi.org

Reach for the Stars MontessoriVancouver604/688-7827www.reachforthestarsmontessori.com

Sandcastle Park Children’s CentreRichmond604/274-8380www.sandcastlepark.ca

St. Savior’s Christian PreschoolRichmond604/277-1079

Sunflower AcademyVancouver604/222-1114www.sunfloweracademy.com

UBC Lluvia PreschoolVancouver604/822-3353www.childcare.ubc.ca/programs/preschool

University Hill PreschoolVancouver604/228-8610

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MarpoleBilingual

Montessori (Est. 1985)

Pre-School, Junior Kindergarten& Kindergarten Celebrating Over 25 years of MontessoriTeaching in the Community

Our enriched Montessori curriculum includes: The Phonetic approach to Reading & Writing,

Mathematics, Geography, Science, Music, Art, French,Yoga and a variety of Cultural subjects. Children are

required to wear school uniforms.

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

day program for 5 year olds. Private English Tutoringand Afterschool Phonics classes are also offered.

1296 W 67TH AVE., VANCOUVER, BC V6P 2T2FOR AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL

Tel: 604-266-1091email: [email protected]

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Vancouver Bilingual PreschoolVancouver604/261-1221www.vancouverbilingual.com

Wesbrook Parent ParticipationPreschoolVancouverinfo@wesbrookpreschool.comwww.wesbrookpreschool.com

Westside Montessori Academy at theItalian Cultural CentreVancouver604/434-9611www.westsidemontessoriacademy.caWestside Montessori Academy, at theItalian Cultural Centre, has been offer-ing Preschool and Elementary classessince 2008. Preschool offers AM andPM classes (full-day is available).Elementary offers; K to Grade 3 (up to Grade 7 by 2015).

Westside Montessori SchoolVancouver604/731-6594www.westsidemontessori.ca

education & tutoring servicesAbacus Math Education Inc.778/990-0749www.ucmas.ca

BC Homeschool Association604/536-2233www.bchomeschool.net

Googol Learning604/720-9377www.googolpower.com

Ho Math and Chess Learning Centre604/263-4321www.mathandchess.com/math_chess_education_franchise.html

Kumon800/222-6284www.kumon.com

K12 Plus Learning604/767-0949Quality tutoring services that help stu-dents to improve their academic per-formance in a range of subjects,achieve foundational studying skillsand build confidence. Lessons at ourcenter or your home.

Learning Disabilities Assoc. of BC604/873-8139www.ldav.ca/

Millennium Learning Advantage604/461-3330www.millenniumlearningadvantage.com

MPM Math604/266-6762www.mpmmath.com

School Is Easy TutoringAlso known as Academic Advantage604/439-1790 or 1-877-ITS EASYHome tutoring. We are one of thelargest and most respected tutoringagencies in the Lower Mainland. Weprovide carefully screened certifiedteachers in all subjects: Grades 1–12,ESL (all levels), Special Ed, StudySkills, Gifted Programs and Frenchimmersion. We are easy to work with.Reasonable rates. No upfront fees.Rated A+ with BBB and recipient ofawards.

The New West Homelearner’s Program604/517-5917www.sd40.bc.ca/nwhl

Oxford LearningCoquitlam 604/464-3090 Richmond 604/233-5566South Surrey 604/575-1494Langley 604/534-4089North Van 604/990-8850www.oxfordlearning.com

PD Plus Tutoring Service604/421-6101www.pdplustutors.com

The Reading Foundation604/222-2254www.readingfoundation.comThe Reading Foundation is a privateclinic that provides the diagnosis andtreatment of difficulties inreading/spelling, math, comprehension,and written language that affect chil-dren, adolescents and adults. Our one-on-one intervention programs areunique, dynamic and powerful.

Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy778/322-1242www.skilledkids.com

Sylvan Learning1/800-EDUCATEwww.SylvanLearning.ca

Teachers’ Tutoring Service 604/730-3410www.tutor.bc.ca

TOC Education Resources604/603-3008www.toceducationresources.com

Vancouver Tutoring Service604/922-0900www.vancouvertutoringservice.com

The Whole Dyslexic Society604/921-1084www.dyslexiacanada.com

YT Tutoring 604/STUDENTwww.yttutoring.com

school lunchesPiccolissimo604/836-9931www.piccollissimo.caLet us provide hot healthy lunches foryour child. We cook and deliver thelunches to your child’s school. Visit ourwebsite for details.

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danceA-Star Performing & Fine Arts Studio604/266-3053, Vancouverwww.astarstudio.com

Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy604/671-9182, Vancouverwww.mozaicoflamenco.com

Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts604/926-6535, West Vancouver

The Arts Connection604/241-0141, Richmondwww.theartsconnection.ca

Arts Umbrella604/681-5268www.artsumbrella.comGet inspired this summer! Throughhands-on visual, media and performingarts programs, children and youth ages3–19 are immersed in creative, discov-ery and fun. Two sessions available:July 3–13 and July 16–27. Registrationavailable now! Classes also availableyear round. Check the website fordetails.

The BrightStars Program604/662-8554, Vancouverwww.brightstars.caVancouver’s only professionalPerforming Arts program for youngchildren ages 1–13. Dance, sing andact to the melody of life. Classes runyear round.

Crystal Ballroom Dance School604/323-1238www.crystalballroom.ca

Dance Co604/736-3394, [email protected] Co provides unparalleled dancetraining for all ages and levels.Providing technique and performancewhile developing confidence and cre-ativity. Programs start throughout theyear, for more information visit ourwebsite: danceco.com

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Dance Expressions604/574-2277, Surreywww.dancexp.comDouglas BalletAcademy604/420-0204, Vancouverwww.douglasballet.home-stead.comAcademy ofInternational Dance Arts604/327-9313www.academyofinterna-tionaldancearts.comGabriela’s MovementStudio604/[email protected]

Goh Ballet Academy604/[email protected] institute of provincial champi-ons in the Junior, Intermediate &Senior levels as well as InternationalGold Medal Award Recipients. Wellbalanced curriculum, RAD examina-tions & extensive performance oppor-tunities.

hz Ballet Classique604/299-9698, Burnabywww.balletclassique.com

Just for Kicks School of Dance604/596-4161, Surrey

North Shore Academy of Dance604/987-3814

Northwest Academy of Performing Arts604/306-7390www.NAPAdance.com

Pacific Dance Arts604/738-8575www.pacificdancearts.ca

Place des Arts Centre & Music Shool604/664-1636, Coquitlamwww.placedesarts.caPlace des Arts provides high qualityarts education for all ages and abilities.Over 40 music teachers offer privatelessons in a wide range of instruments.Ongoing lessons in music and dancerun Sep to Jun; session classes inmusic, dance, theatre, visual and liter-ary art run fall, winter and spring.www.placedesarts.ca

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Port Moody School of Dance604/936-0966www.portmoodydance.com

Precision Dance Academy604/939-8277www.precisiondance.ca

Spotlight Dance Centre604/299-6111, Vancouver

Surrey Dance Centre604/599-9961www.surreydancecentre.com

The Landing Dance Centre604/325-8653www.thelandingdance.comThe Landing Dance Centre is a vibrantfacility focused on establishing and fos-tering a love for dance. It is the perfectplace to introduce young ones todance, take their training to the nextlevel, or just have fun!

Tri-City Dance Centre604/523-6868, Coquitlamwww.tricitydance.com

Unhinge Dance778/[email protected]

Vancouver Tap Dance Society604/253-0293www.vantapdance.bc.ca

Vancouver Academy of Dance604/231-8293www.vancouverdance.comVancouver Academy of Dance offerssummer dance camps in ballet,jazz/lyrical, tap, hip hop, acrobatics,ballroom and Chinese Dance at theirmain location in Richmond.

Westside Dance Centre Ltd604/736-1000www.westsidedance.caWe offer great classes in Tap, Jazz,Ballet and Hip hop for kids as youngas 3 years old, right up to adults.

specialtyBricks 4 Kidz778/822-5672www.bricks4kidz.com/vancouverBricks 4 Kidz® provides programs thatinspire kids to learn about architecture,engineering and design concepts whilehaving fun building with LEGO®bricks. Now offering After SchoolEnrichment Classes, Camps andBirthday Parties. Ages 5–12.

Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art604/733-1356www.chistiannehayward.comThe Lyceum encourages young peopleto see themselves as readers, writersand artists as they engage with abstractideas and reflect on their own place insociety. Programs include: bookclubs,writers’ workshops, literature and artclasses and holiday and summer camps.

The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classesfor Kids778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com

Kimiko’s Japanese Kitchen604/727-5331www.kimikoskitchen.com

Lil Divas Fitness778/322-7174www. lildivasfitness.com

Sewing with Frances604/433-1030www.francessewingschool.com


musicAllegro Music School Inc.604/327-7765, Vancouver

Arbutus Music Academy604/736-8767www.arbutusmusicacademy.com Our teachers are dedicated to offeringthe highest level of music instructionto students of all ages and levels. Lessons are available in Violin, Viola,Cello, Guitar, Piano, and Theory.RCM examination preparation andSuzuki method offered.

The Arts Connection604/241-0141, Richmondwww.theartsconnection.ca

BC Conservatory of Music604/299-2984 Burnabywww.bcmusic.ca

BC Registered Music Teachers Assn.604/733-5531

The BrightStars Program604/662-8554, Vancouverwww.brightstars.caLearning life long skills through thestudy of dance styles, music and move-ment. Classes range from 2 to 5 yrs.

Campos Music604/325-0480

Carillon Music604/591-1161www.carillonmusic.com

Clavimusic Piano Studios778/881-0329www.clavimusic.com

Colourstrings Music Studio604/730-5418, Vancouverwww.colourstringsvan.com

Delta Community Music School604/946-1280, Delta

Dominanta Music School604/767-0949, Burnabywww.dominanta.ca Quality private lessons with experi-enced instructors for all levels and ages:piano, guitar, violin, flute, voice andmore! RCM preparation, preschoolmusic (group), special programsthroughout the year.

Jean Lyons School of Music604/734-4019www.jeanlyonsmusic.com

Jumpstart Music & Movement604/777-7179www.jumpstartmusicandmovement.com

Langley Community Music School604/534-2848www.langleymusic.comA non-profit organization committedto providing the highest quality ofmusic education to people of all ages.

Long & McQuade Music EducationCentresVancouver 604/682-5215North Vancouver 604/986-3118Langley 604/532-8806 Surrey 604/588-9423Port Coquitlam 604/464-1118www. long-mcquade.comLong & McQuade’s Lesson Centres –comfortable studios, qualified instruc-tors, low rates, no registration fees, andlessons for every age, level and style.Guitar, piano, bass, drums, brass,woodwinds, orchestral strings & voice.Visit long-mcquade.com for the LowerMainland location near you.

Music for Young Children800/828-4334www.myc.comMusic for Young Children provides acomprehensive music program thatintegrates keyboard, singing, ear train-ing, sight reading, creative movement,rhythm, music theory and music com-position for children age 3–11.

Music Teachers on the Go778/882-7603info@musicteachersonthego.comwww.musicteachersonthego.com

North Shore Music Academy604/925-3403, North Vancouver

Noteworthy Music604/270-3620, Richmond

O Music Studios604/321-1551www.omusicstudios.com

Oakridge Music Studio604/321-1551www.omusicstudios.com

Pacific Academy for Music604/944-0336, Port Coquitlamwww.musicinstructor.net

Pacific Piano Studio604/329-7290

Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School604/664-1636www.placedesarts.caPlace des Arts provides high qualityarts education for all ages and abilities.Over 40 music teachers offer privatelessons in a wide range of instruments.Ongoing lessons in music and dancerun Sep to Jun; session classes inmusic, dance, theatre, visual and liter-ary art run fall, winter and spring.Explore, express, create, be great! Placedes Arts offers high quality programs inmusic, visual arts, dance and drama forall ages, skill levels and interests.www.placedesarts.ca

Prussin Music604/736-3036www.prussinmusic.comPrussin Music has been serving familiessince 1985. We offer instrument sales,rentals, repairs & lessons. Our teachersare enthusiastic and active in Vancou -ver’s musical community. We have les-sons for all levels and all ages includingsummer camps and Suzuki classes.

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Richmond CommunityMusic School604/272-5227, Richmondwww.richmondmusicschool.ca

School of Music and Dance604/951-3725, Surrey

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts604/291-6864, Burnaby

Staccato Music Studios604/421-3753www.staccatostudios.com

Steveston Music Centre604/271-3545, Steveston

Tom Lee Music604/685-8471, Vancouverwww.tomleemusic.ca

Vancouver Academy of Music604/734-2301www.vam.bc.ca Kodaly and Orff musicianship classes.Suzuki violin, viola, piano, cello, andflute. Piano group class (ages 4–9).Ballet (ages 31/2–18). RCM music his-tory and theory. Private instruction inpiano, classical guitar, band andorchestral instruments.

The Violin ABC’s778/896-5729www.violin-abc.com

Western Conservatory of Music604/530-0317, White Rock

performing & visual artsThe Arts Connection604/241-0141, Richmondwww.theartsconnection.ca


Artspace Children’s Arts Centrewww.artspaceforchildren.com

Bard on the Beachwww.bardonthebeach.org/about-bard-educationOur Young Shakespeareans workshopsdeliver an interactive fun-filled theatri-cal adventure. Professional actors leaddynamic workshops on the Bard stagesall summer.

Carousel Theatre for Young People604/669-3410www.carouseltheatre.caFun and inspiring acting classes forkids and teens, aged 3–17. Weekendtheatre school classes on GranvilleIsland.

CircusWest604/252-3679www.circuswest.com

E.J.S. School of Fine Arts604/596-4883

Gateway Theatre604/247-4975www.gatewaytheatre.com

In-Studio Art Classes/ Marta Roberson Smyth604/254-0961www.martademaria.comMentoring children from six to sixteenwith personalised instruction in smallgroups.

JCC Performing Arts School604/257-5111, Vancouver

Kids Only Acting Classes778/378-9103www.kidsonlyacting.com

Performing & Fine Arts Studio604/266-3053, N. Vancouver

Place des Arts604/664-1636www.placedesarts.caWith small classes, quality instructionand a welcoming environment, Placedes Arts Art Centre and Music Schooloffers arts education in a variety of dis-ciplines for all ages and abilities.

Rainbow Art School Ltd.604/[email protected]

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts604/291-6864, Burnaby

StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools1-877-78-STAGE (78243)www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4-18 yr olds.The world’s largest part-time theatreschool network, with over 700 loca-tions worldwide in 10 countries! Weoffer classes in Singing, Dancing andDrama every weekend alongside theschool term as well as week long sum-mer camps. Schools throughout theLower Mainland; Vancouver Eastside/Westside, Richmond, Surrey, Langley,Coquitlam

StageCraft Theatre School604/267-SCTS (7287)[email protected] some ‘Glee’ in your life? Cometo StageCraft Theatre School and letyour talent shine!! Intensive yet funtraining in drama, singing and dancefor students ages 4–14, various locations.

Surrey Art Gallery604/501-5566

Vancouver Film School604/685-5808

Vancouver Youth Theatre604/877-0678www.vyt.ca

sportsAquaventures Swim Centre604/736-SWIMwww.aquaventuresswim.comAward-winning program in tropicalwarm water.

Atlantis Programs 604/874-6464, Vancouverwww.atlantisprograms.com

Cliffhanger604/874-2400, Vancouver604/526-2402, Coquitlamwww.cliffhangerclimbing.com

Club Aviva604/526-4464, Coquitlamwww.clubaviva.citysoup.ca

Dynamo Swim Club778/866-6604www.dynamoswimclub.net

The Edge Climbing Centre604/984-9080www.edgeclimbing.com

Jump! Gymnastics604/568-9690www.jumpgymnastics.ca

Kids in Motion604/970-7945www.kids-inmotion.ca

Langley Gymnastics Foundation604/532-1022www.langleygymnastics.org

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The Little Gym of Langley604/539-2543www.thelittlegym.com

Marina’s Swim School604/818-4650www.marinaswimschool.com Marina’s Swim School is offering swim lessons forkids and adults of all ages and abilities. We have theunique style and methods, semi-private teachingenvironment, tropical warm water.

Maynard’s Pony Meadows604/261-1295

Midnight Cheer Athletics604/263-6436 Vancouverwww.midnightcheer.com

North Shore Equestrian Centre604/988-5131www.wecreateriders.com

Quantum Gymnastics Centre604/465-9293, Maple Ridgewww.quantumgym.com

RBL Basketball604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295www.RBLBasketball.caInstructional programs, leagues, holiday campsfor boys and girls from Kindergarten to Grade 10.

Richmond Gymnastics Association604/278-3614www.richmond gymnastics.com

Sportball604/688-3157www.sportball.ca Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for chil-dren 16 months to 12 years. Children are introducedto eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, football, bas-ketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Sport balloffers weekly programs, outdoor soccer, camps duringschool holidays, and birthday parties. Come try a freetrial class! See our website for a location near you.

Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre604.574.5481 www.twinriversequestrian.com TwinRivers is a great place for campers to improve theirriding skills and learn all about horses in an indoorriding facility. We invite campers of all different levelsof ability. For further details and registration formssee our website.

UBC Gymnastics604/822-0207


White Rock Gymnastics604/542-0386www.whiterockgymnastics.com

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ior and senior orchestras. “Our sons enjoycreating music with the skills they havelearned through their music lessons,” saysGladys, “And they also enjoy playing musicwith other kids in the orchestra.”

Founded in 1969, Vancouver Academyof Music is the most established musicschool in the Lower Mainland. Located atVanier Park across from the Planetarium,the Academy has over 1000 students. A fullrange of classes is offered to students of allages and abilities, taught by highly trained,internationally recognized instructors.

“The practical impact of music is imme-diate,” says Joseph Elworthy, ExecutiveDirector Vancouver Academy of Music. “Itenhances communication, serves as a toolfor personal development and provides an

ancouver Academy of Musichas a long, successful historyin Vancouver. Parents such asGladys and Roger Young have

been a part of this history as kids them-selves. The Youngs encouraged a love of mu -sic and wanted their own children to share asimilar experience studying at this musicschool. “The quality of instruction and thededication of the instructors are inspiringfor the students as well as the parents,” saysGladys Young. “Events such as concerts, mas -ter classes, open houses, and guest artists arefantastic extra-curricular opportunities offer -ed by the school to support student learning.”

The Young boys, Joshua 13 years old isstudying cello and Shane 10 years old playsthe violin. Both boys participate in the jun-

awareness of community service and civicresponsibility. Research supporting the linkbetween music and academic achievementis considerable by demonstrating higher testscores in math, reading and writing regard-less of socio-economic status. What we seewith this data is heightened concentrationand memory as a result of musical study.Combined with the discipline of consistentpractice, all these factors easily translate tosuccess in the classroom.”

Artistic Philosophy“Vancouver Academy of Music believes inthe inspiring and transcendental nature ofthe performing arts,” says Joseph. “Greatmusic provides an insight into the humancondition and serves as a tool for artistic

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musical notation. Other types of teachingmethods include: Orff (music, movement,drama and speech, similar to a child’s worldof play) and Kodaly (syllables expressing mu -sical notes and rhythm exploration throughnatural movements). Instructors come withbackgrounds from respected institutionsincluding: UBC, Juilliard, Yale University,the Vancouver Symphony and the Vancou-ver Opera.

Some Program HighlightsBrain Boosters is an innovative Academyprogram for children aged three to thirteenyears that stimulates both hemispheres ofthe brain through music and math. Createdby certified instructor Lisa Amini, the pro-gram has been very well received by parentsand children. “Brain Boosters can work forchildren as young as 21/2 years to learn theuniversal languages of math and music,” saysLisa. “Equally, it works for children withspecial needs, including those who are chal-lenged by autism or are hearing-impaired,because these students can learn and showtheir understanding of math and musicnon-verbally. All students in this course learnto concentrate and focus, and also seem tohave a better appreciation of the world theylive in.”

Soundfest is a new summer programwhere students of all instruments can un -leash their inner Mozart with lessons, groupensemble and even an iPad orchestra at fourone-week camps from July 9 to August 3 forchildren aged four to eighteen years. This pro-gram includes cultural excursions with the

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and personal growth. Our core teachingphilosophy lies in the cultivation of charac-ter and cognition in every student throughthe discipline acquired through the study ofmusic. Our students are engaged in the com -munity by bringing their musical talents tovenues such as care facilities, hospitals,charitable events and community gather-ings.” For example: talented brass studentsplayed at a Fundraiser for Canadian figureskater Patrick Chan this past February.

“As the Academy expands, we are look-ing to incorporate the diverse musical tradi-tions of Vancouver’s ethnic communities,”adds Joseph Elworthy. “We also believe thatmusic is best learned and enjoyed in agroup environment. Our faculty and staffplace great importance in providing a learn-ing environment that is encouraging andsupportive—a place where kids can diffusethe daily pressures of school and enjoy mak-ing music with friends.”

Types of Musical InstructionAcademy students are able to take lessonsalong diverse creative paths: piano, violin,cello, voice, music theory and more. Forover 43 years, the school has been a globalleader in the Suzuki method of music in -struction. This method places great impor-tance on the natural development of the earusing language acquisition theories, as wellas emphasizing the value of a shared learn-ing environment between parent and child.

The Traditional teaching style is also fol-lowed which involves students simultane-ously learning instrumental instruction and

Space Centre, Museum of Vancouver, Bardon the Beach, and the Maritime Museum—to “stimulate the senses, challenge the intel-lect, and spur musical proficiency.”

Starting in September, an expanded EarlyChildhood curriculum with classes for three-month old babies and up will be launched.A class for expectant mothers looking tobond with their baby and brush up on theirmusical knowledge is also being offered.“Many parents and grandparents takeadvantage of the Adult Learning program,”adds Joseph. “They can enjoy playing musicwith their children and perhaps rekindletheir own youthful passion for music.”

The Academy is not only for exceptional,musically gifted children aspiring to becomeprofessional musicians, but also is for any-one who has an interest in music. All levelsof creative talent are welcome. Registrationfor programs is quick and easy with the useof online registration on their website atwww.vam.ca.

An exciting period of stimulating growthand renewal is underway at this respectedmusical institution. “We are pursuing thepossibility of expansion within the LowerMainland,” adds Joseph, “as well as collabo-rative partnerships with international musicschools and satellite locations in Asia, alongwith continuing the important work pro-moting the value of music education in thiscommunity. The Academy aims to nurturea life-long appreciation of music and per-forming arts.”

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art, music, drama & danceThe Arts Connection604/241-0141www.theartsconnection.caRichmond


Bard on the Beach: YoungShakespeareans604/737-0625www.bardonthebeach.orgVancouverOur Young Shakespeareans workshopsdeliver an interactive fun-filled theatri-cal adventure. Professional actors leaddynamic workshops on the Bard stagesall summer.

Camp Monarch, Music, Art &Dance604/723-8151www.campmonarch.caNorth Vancouver

Cowboys and Angels604/568-6673www.cowboysandangels.caLet your child’s artistic imaginationtake over as they paint a new ceramicpiece that matches the week’s themeevery day!

Dance Co604/736-3394www.danceco.comDance Co provides unparalleled dancetraining for all ages and levels.Providing technique and performancewhile developing confidence and cre-ativity. Programs start throughout theyear, for more information visit ourwebsite: danceco.com

Evergreen Cultural Centre604/927-6555www.evergreenculturalcentre.caCoquitlam

Gateway Academy’s Summer Camp604/247-4975www.gatewaytheatre.comRichmond

Jean Lyons School of Music604/734-4019www.jeanlyonsmusic.com

Music Friends604/733-9394musicfriendsinsummer.blogspot.comVancouverGroup music ages 6–15

Place des Arts604/664-1636www.placedesarts.caCoquitlamPlace des Arts Summer Fun! Art Camp6 weeks: July 3 to Aug. 10, 2012Summer Fun! offers flexibility, choiceand lots of summertime fun for chil-dren ages 5–7 & 8–12. Our half-day,week-long workshops for 12–14 yearolds provide more intensive experiencesin a range of visual and performingarts disciplines. www.placedesarts.ca

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

Want to play in a Jazz Ensemble?Interested in Fiddle orSongwriting?How about Girls with GuitarsorCampfire Songs? Does Music forChildren sound interesting? All atPrussin this summer.

School of Rock music camps!604/338-4007www.beforetheywerefamous.caCalling all would-be rock stars: BeforeThey Were Famous is running rockband/drama camps. Form a band, playyour favourite songs, then write andrecord your own CD.

StageCoach Theatre Arts – SummerCamps877/78-STAGE (78243)www.stagecoachschools.caSing, Dance, Act! For 4-18 yr olds.The world’s largest part-time theatreschool network, with over 700 loca-tions worldwide in 10 countries! Weoffer classes in Singing, Dancing andDrama every weekend alongside theschool term as well as week long sum-mer camps. Schools throughout theLower Mainland; VancouverEastside/Westside, Richmond, Surrey,Langley, Coquitlam

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DAY CAMP or STAY OVERNIGHTChoice of Two Weeks: JULY 8-13 or JULY 15-21www.twinriversequestrian.com

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Stagecraft Theatre Schools Ltd.604/267-7287www.stagecraft.caVancouver/North Shore/West VanWeek-long Summer Camps with BC’s BiggestMusical Theatre School for Children! Camps for ages6–14. For more info please call 604/267-7287 or visitwww.stagecraft.ca

Summer Dance Program for Creative Kids604/926-6535West Vancouver

“Summer in the City” weekly Art CampsSuzy Birsteinwww.suzybirstein.com604/737-2636

Summer Music at UBC604/822-3113www.summer.music.ubc.caThe UBC Summer Music Institute provides an inten-sive and fun musical experience for ages 10 to 18 intwo levels of concert band and jazz band workshops,as well as two singing workshops. Overnight or day-camp.

Vancouver Academy of Dance604/231-8293www.vancouverdance.comVancouver/Richmond. Quality dance training.Starting this July, 5 weeks of summer programs inBallet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, breakdancin’, Chinesedance, Ballroom and Acrobatics.

Vancouver Tap Dance Society604/253-0293Vancouver

Westside Dance Centre604/736-1000www.westsidedance.ca Visit our website for details on summer camps.

general activitiesAlexandra Neighbourhood House604/535-0015Programs for children and families throughout MetroVancouver. Residential Summer Camps include a 5day camp for Families with limited resources, as wellas a weekend Family Camp for families withteens/preteens with developmental challenges.

False Creek C.C. Daycamps604/257-8195www.falsecreekcc.caVancouverOffers canoe/kayak camps, recreational camps andleadership camps for ages 3–14.

In Wonderland Summer Camp604/872-4665www.inwonderland.ca Our camps offer a creative fun and artistic experiencefor your child. Visit our website for details

Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622www.langarafamilyymca.orgAges 3–16; Hours 8 am–5 pmPreschool, Adventure, Leadership, and Counsellor inTraining Camps.

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House LicensedOut-of-School Care at Florence NightingaleSchool604/879-8208www.mpnh.org8 weeks of licensed summer care for 20 children 5–10years old

North Vancouver Recreation Commission604/987-PLAY (7529)www.northvanrec.com

SFU Summer Camps778/782-4965www.sfu.ca/camps

Sunset Community Centre604/718-6505www.mysunset.netVancouver

Vancouver College—A Finnegan Summer604/261-4285www.vc.bc.ca

residential campsCamp Qwanoes250/246-3014www.qwanoes.caQwanoes is a youth-oriented high-adventureChristian camp seeking to encourage biblical disciple-ship through relationship-focused, fun-oriented, andChrist-centred programs. Wild action and pure fun,real relationships, awesome counselors, great music, aworld of discovery, all in one amazing setting.

Outward Bound1-888-OURWARD (688-9273) ext 209www.outwardbound.ca Outward Bound Canada wilderness programs aredesigned to help people master the skills necessary tolead themselves. Our instructors are qualified and sea-soned wilderness educators who help youth andadults develop the skills necessary to face real-lifechallenges.Outward Bound Canada courses are abouttrue adventure, fun and finding out there is more inyou than you know. It is an experience that can beinspiring, challenging and life changing.

Webbs Holiday Acres604/857-1712www.webbsholidayacres.ca

www.sportball.ca

Sportball Junior (16-24 mos)

Parent & Child/Me & My Dad (ages 2-3)

Multi-Sport (ages 3-9)Outdoor Soccer (ages 2-9)

Sportball Fitkids (ages 6-12)

Birthday Parties (ages 2-12)

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: [email protected] OR CALL: 604.688.3157

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FINNEGAN SUMMER atVANCOUVER COLLEGECo-ed Camps for K-Grade 12

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• Program brochure &application form areavailable online.

• Camp facilitators areexperienced teachers.

• Convenient locationat 39th & Cartier Street.

[email protected] www.vc.bc.ca

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specialtyBC SPCA Among Animals Camp604/599-7297www.spca.bc.ca/youth/whats-happeningCamps are held in various locationsaround the province. Participants willlearn about animal care, welfare andenvironmental issues in a safe and funenvironment.

Boost Camp at Fraser Academy604/736-5575 www.fraseracademy.ca

Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art604/733-1356www.christiannehayward.comThe Lyceum encourages young peopleto see themselves as readers, writersand artists as they engage with abstractideas and reflect on their own place insociety. Programs include: bookclubs,writers’ workshops, literature and artclasses and holiday and summer camps.

Eagle Awareness Schooleagleawareness@gmail.comwww.eagleawareness.onwildearth.comJoin Eagle Awareness School this sum-mer for some amazing adventures inthe forest and oceans of Vancouver.Learn survival and naturalist skills, birdID, plant ID and much more!Registration and more info can befound at www.EagleAwareness.org.

FUN Campswww.funsociety.caFUN Camps is a hands-on environ-mental leadership camp that makescaring for the environment and explor-ing the natural areas in our cities FUNand interactive! Runs in Victoria andVancouver each week of summer, 9 am–4 pm.

Heritage Summer Daycamps604/592-6956Spend a summer day on the farm atHistoric Stewart Farm doing things theold-fashioned way! Tend the garden, goon a nature walk, play games, be a riverpirate, and more–there is a differenttheme every day!

K12 Plus Learning604/767-0949We offer special summer programs atour centre or your home.

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre604/990-3755www.dnv.org/ecologyNorth Vancouver

Midnight Cheer Athletics604/263-6436 Vancouverwww.midnightcheer.comSummer Day Camps, Evening TumbleClasses, Birthday Parties Available. Noexperience necessary—all groups fromminis to adults. Call to tour our gym,for a free class or for more information.

Millenium Learning Advantage604/461-3330www.millenniumlearningadvantage.comSummer is a great time to help yourchild address learning challenges. Callfor details.

Oxford LearningN. Vancouver 604/990-8850Coquitlam 604/936-1371Richmond 604/233-5566South Surrey 604/575-1494Langley 604/534-4089www.oxfordlearning.com

St. George’s Summer Programs604/221-3601www.summeratstgeorges.caVancouver, Dunbar area

Science Camps – HT Science Made Fun778/737-5277www.ScienceMadeFunBC.netHigh Touch is offering our hands-onscience camps throughout the LowerMainland at a location near you. For acomplete listing of our location andcamps please visit our web site.

Science World at TELUS World of Science604/443-7443www.telusworldofscience.com/

Summer Immersion Language Camps604/739-9856www.invancouver.comLive the language at InternationalHouse. One week immersion campsare a great wayto boost your child’s lan-guage ability. Experienced teachers anda fun-filled schedule leads to authenticlearning.

UBC Botanical Garden – YoungExplorers Summer Day Camps604/822-3928www.bucbotanicalgarden.org/kids/campSend your child on an adventureexploring nature and biodiversity.Campers will learn about the naturalworld through a variety of indoor andoutdoor activities and games. Two pro-grams to choose: Eco Explorer andGarden Explorer (Ages 7–11) For moreinfo and registration visit botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/camp

Dive into Summer Camp at theVancouver Aquarium604/659-3552www.vanaqua.orgKids explore the intriguing world ofmarine mammals, fabulous fish andother cool creatures through hands-onactivities, exploration, games andcrafts. Plus check out the behind-the-scenes action! Remember Memberssave 20%.

Westside Church Day CampsCosmic City & Beyond!604/263-2314, Kistilanowww.churchonthewestside.comVisit our website for all the details onour outer space themed camps packed

with games, crafts, science, singing andlocal trips.

YWCA Camp Fun Girl604/895-5844

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

sportsThe Academy at Richmond Stables604/275-1830

Aquaventures Swim Centre604/736-SWIMwww.aquaventuresswim.comVancouver

Athletes in Action604/514-2079www.athletesinaction.com

Atlantis Programs604/874-6464www.atlantisprograms.comVancouver

Cartwheels604/275-0020 or 604/594-1555www.cartwheelsincorporated.comRichmond/Surrey

Cliffhanger Indoor Rock Climbing604/874-2400www.cliffhangerclimbing.com

ESC Bike Camps604/307-BIKE (2453)www.escbc.comNorth Vancouver

Exceleration Multisport SummerCamps504/718-6252www.excelerationtriclub.ca

Fitba—Soccer Player Development604/340-1263www.fitba.ca

Jump Gymnastics604/568-9690www.jumpgymnastics.ca

Langara Family YMCA604/324-9622www.langarafamilyymca.org Ages 6–12: Hours 8 am–5 pmBasketball, Soccer, Hockey, Tennis andmore! Girls and Boys only optionsoffered, as well as a UBC WrestlingCamp for ages 12–16. FinancialAssistance available

RBL Basketball604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295www.RBLBasketball.caWeek long camps for boys and girls from kindergarten to Grade 10.Two to three hours each day.

The Little Gym604/539-2543www.thelittlegym.comCall for summer day camp details.

Oval Sport CampsRichmond Olympic Oval778/[email protected] We offer49 different sports camps for ages 6–16Visit our website for details.

Pedalheads Bike Camp604/874-6464www.pedalheads.caVancouver

Royal Soccer800/427-0536www.royalsoccer.comRoyal Soccer is excited to offer our #1grassroots soccer camp in Canada.Open to boys & girls ages 5 to 13 atmultiple BC locations during July &August.

Sportball604/688-3157www.sportball.caListing: Sportball is a non-competitivesports program for children 16 monthsto 12 years. Children are introduced toeight popular sports: soccer, hockey,football, basketball, baseball, volleyball,tennis and golf. Sportball offers weeklyprograms, outdoor soccer, camps dur-ing school holidays, and birthday par-ties. Come try a free trial class! See ourwebsite for a location near you.

Summer Smash! Community Tennis Camps at Elm Park 604/257-8100http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/kerris-dale/website/Email: [email protected] this summer! Come learn tennisfrom our team of experienced andenthusiastic coaches at the beautifulElm Park courts, located in the heart ofKerrisdale. There is a group for everyage, from “Mini-Hitters” (5–7yrs), to“Junior Aces” (8–12yrs), all the way upto “Teen Aces” (13–18yrs). We’ve got agroup for you! Sign-up through theKerrisdale Community Centre.

Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre604/574-5481 www.twinriversequestrian.comTwin Rivers is a great place for campersto improve their riding skills and learnall about horses in an indoor ridingfacility. We invite campers of all differ-ent levels of ability. For further detailsand registration forms see our website.

UBC Sport Camps604/822-6121www.ubccamps.caVancouver


Windsure Adventure Watersports604/224-0615www.windsure.com

summer camps

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adoption servicesThe Adoptive Families Association of BC604/320-7330; www.bcadoption.com

Sunrise Family Services Society604/984-2488 or 888/984-2488www.sunriseadoption.comCreating the joy of family by adopting.

child careBurnaby/New Westminster ChildCare Resource & Referral604/294-1109

International Nannies & Homecare Ltd604/609-9925 or 800/820-8308www.internationalnannies.com

Kids Land Childcare Centre604/985-KIDS(5437)

www.vancouverkidsland.comQualified nannies, babysitters & caregivers.

Mount Pleasant NeighbourhoodHouse Licensed Childcare 604/[email protected], before and after school careat Florence Nightingale School ES.Year-round daycare. We believe play isthe key to children’s healthy develop-ment. Our childcare programs aredesigned to support each child’s placein their culture/group and promote asense of belonging.

North Shore Excel Services604/782-5479

Optimum Childcare & Nannies Inc604/671-4965www.opti-mum.com

Paragon Personnel604/298-6633

Reliable Nanny and CaregiverPlacement Agency778/388-2751www.reliablenanny.com

Surrey, Delta, & White Rock ChildCare Resource & Referral604/572-8032

Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre604/709-5661

Westcoast Family InformationReferral604/709-5699

chiropractorBonn Chiropractic Inc.604/688-KIDS (5437)www.bonnchiropractic.com

Family Chiropratic Dr. Sabrina Chen-SeeFamily Wellness Chiropractor604-566-9088www.DrChenSee.comOur focus is on health and optimalbrain-body nerve communication soyour family can achieve greater successin school, sports and life. Uncover andembrace your innate potentials!

Sheu Physiotherapy & Chiropractic Clinic604/738-1168SheuPhysiotherapy.comSheuChiropractic.comCraniosacral therapyNeurodevelopmental movement thera-py and Physiotherapy treatment fordevelopmental and behavioral chal-lenges (eg. baby milestones delay,ADD, ADHD, autism)Activator chiropractic adjustments

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Vancouver Chiropractic604/685-0052www.vancouverchiropratic.caWe offer chiropractic care for the activefamily.

counsellingBurnaby Central Park604/439-1499www.patriciamossman.com

Child and Family TherapyJanice Ebenstiner, M.A.604/787-7258www.kerrisdalecounsellingservices.comSupporting families to reduce stressand improve coping and communica-tion.

Harbourside Counseling Centre604/689-9116www.childinfo.caMichele Hucul-Kambolis, clinician andparenting educator, focuses on mind-body wellness.

KDK Counselling604/786-0709www.kdkcounselling.com

Kelty Mental Health ResourceCentre, BC’s Information Source forChildren, Youth & Families 604/875-2084 Toll Free 1800-665-1822www.keltymentalhealth.ca

Professional staff and a F.O.R.C.E. parent peer support worker help chil-dren, youth and families find informa-tion, support & treatment options onmental health and substance use issues.

Dr. Limbos604/346-6505www.limboschildpsychology.com Dr. Limbos is a registered psychologistwho specializes in child psychology,working with children, youth and theirfamilies. Our objective is to help chil-dren realize their full potential throughpsychological assessment and treat-ment. Services include psychologicaland psychoeducational assessment,autism assessment, gifted assessmentand therapy. For a consultation contactus at [email protected] 604/346-6505.

Richmond Couples and ChildCounselling604/279-8992Experienced counsellors providing sup-port to families dealing with a range ofissues. Children, teens and their parents/caregivers learn to cope with behaviourproblems, separation/divorce, ADHD,learning disabilities, anxiety, depressionand trauma/abuse.

Simmons Counselling Services604/[email protected]

Johanna Simmons, registered counsel-lor, play therapist and parenting educa-tor provides counselling for children,teens and parents. Focus is on buildingstrong caregiver/child attachments topromote healthy families.

communityAlcohol & Drug Information andReferral Service604/660-9382, 800/663-144124-hour hotline for people seekinghelp with alcohol and drug abuse.

Autism Society of BC604/434-0880www.autismbc.ca

BC Coalition of People withDisabilities604/875-0188

BC Epilepsy Society604/875-6704

BC Lions Society for Children withDisabilities604/873-1865

Burnaby Multicultural Society604/431-4131

Canadian National Institute for the Blind604/431-2121

Children’s Centre for Ability604/451-5511

Health BC Dietitian Services604/732-9191 or 800/667-3438

Developmental DisabilitiesAssociation 604/273-9778

Family Services of Greater Vancouver604/731-4951

Family Services of the North Shore604/988-5281

Food Banks604/876-3601

ICBC Child Restraints— Car SeatSafety604/661-2800 or 800/663-3051;www.icbc.comCheck out the ICBC website for adviceon buying a child seat and take advan-tage of the Child Seat Calculator tofind the right fit and seat for yourchild.

Immigrant Services Society of BC604/684-2561

Learning Disabilities Association ofBC—Vancouver Chapter604/873-8139

Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy778/322-1242; www.skilledkids.com

St. John Ambulance604/321-2651For information on First Aid courses

HomeopathicImmunizationsBoost Immune Systemsfor Drug-Free Children

604.568.4663info@accessnaturalhealing.comwww.accessnaturalhealing.com

Johanna Simmons, MA RCCPHONE: (604) 240-0592

EMAIL: [email protected]

Providing counselling services to North Shorechildren and families.

[email protected] 604 355 71o6

Dr. Marisa Marciano Naturopathic Physician

� LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR � B.A KINESIOLOGY � CRANIOSACRAL &

ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY � BOTANICAL MEDICINENUTRITION & LIFESTYLE COUNSELING

� CREATIVITY & COMPASSION

Free introductory consultations available by request.

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Vancouver Aboriginal FriendshipCentre 604/251-4844

Vancouver Resource Society for thePhysically Disabled604/731-1020www.volunteervancouver.caBurnaby 604/294-5533Vancouver 604/875-9144

Women’s Resources CentreUBC life and career centre604/822-8585

YMCA of GreaterVancouver/Burnaby604/294-9622

crisis/support servicesBattered Women’s Support Services Society604/687-1867

Kids Help Phone800/668-6868www.kidshelpphone.ca

Parents Support Services Society877/345-9777

Ratcliff & Company LLPWills and Estates Lawyer604/988 5201www.ratcliff.com

William R. Storey Law Corporation604/731-5676

dental healthClear Advantage OrthodonticsCertified Specialist In Orthodontics For Children & AdultsOakridge Centre, DowntownVancouver604/266-8277www.clearadvantageortho.com

Coquitlam Family Orthodontics604/949-0694www.coquitlamfamilyorthodontics.com

Guildford Orthodontic Centre604/589-2212www.guilfordorthdontics.com

Kits Family DentalDr. Robin Mac604/738-1816www.kitsfamilydental.com

Little Smiles Dental Centre604/222-2206www.thelittesmiles.comDr. Jong Hyun Ban is a certified spe-cialist in Pediatric Dentistry. He pro-vides dentistry for children and youngadolescents. Let your child’s dental visitbe a positive experience.

Monarch Pediatric Dental CentrePediatric Dentistry 604/461-4980Orthodontics 604/461-9160

Monarch Pediatric Dental &Orthodontic Centre has been provid-ing quality dental care for infants, chil-dren, and adolescents since 1997. Weoffer a wide range of specialized servic-es including sedation and general anes-thesia. Our goal is to “Build HealthyHappy Smiles that Last a Lifetime”.

Pacific Pediatric Dental Centre604/983-2253

Tot 2 Teen Dental604/569-3669www.tot2teendental.comDr. Anita Gartner is a certified special-ist in Pediatric Dentistry. She is com-mited to providing quality preventativeand restorative services while creating apositive experience for your child.

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

family places Eastside Family Place1661 Napier Street604/255-9841

BC Association of Family ResourcePrograms#106–2590 Granville Street604/738-0068

Guilford Family Place10256–154 Street, Surrey 604/583-3844

Westside Family Place2819 West 11th Avenue604/738-2819

Langley Family Place6080 200 St., Langley604/533-4425

Branching Out Family Drop-inRiley Park Recreation Centre 50 E. 30th Avenue, Vancouver604/257-8545

Burnaby Family Place410 Clare Ave., Burnaby604/299-5112

East Burnaby Family Place9528 Erickson Dr., Burnaby604/444-1090

Marpole-Oakridge Family Place1305 W. 70th604/263-1405

Mount Pleasant Family Centre2910 St. George St.604/872-6757

New Westminster Family PlaceSuite 101–936th St., New Westminster604/520-3666

Richmond Family Place604/278-4336www.richmondfamilyplace.ca

LITTLE SMILES DENTAL CENTRE

Dr. Jong Hyun BanDDS, FRCD(C)

Certified Specialist inPediatric Dentistry

3770 West 10th AveVancouver, BC

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

Prevention andmaintenance of good oral health is our focus.

www.thelittlesmiles.com (604) 222-2206

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South Vancouver Family Place7710 Nanaimo St., Vancouver604/325-5213

fitness Bare Fit and Pregnant Postnatal Fitness604/312-3814

Energy Group Fitness604/716-3704www.energygroupfitness.ca

foster parentingVancouver Aboriginal Child andFamily Services Society604/216-7447www.vacfss.com We work with familieswho are overwhelmed by their circum-stances and need temporary or long-term care for their children. We areseeking caring people in the GreaterVancouver and Richmond area who arewilling to share their homes and pro-vide foster care for Aboriginal childrenin need. Call for more information.

healthAccess Natural Healing604/568-4663www.accessnaturalhealing.comDiscounted Family Rates, Safe duringpregnancy and breastfeeding. Get 50%off our Pregnancy Program with this ad.

Abbotsford Public Health Service604/864-3400

The Care Centre604/518-6455www.thecare.ca

Chilliwack Public Health Services604/702-4900

College of Midwives of BC604/742-2230

Greater Vancouver Mental HealthService604/874-7626

Healthy Kids Program866/866-0800Provincial medical insurance subsidyfor children under 18 years.

La Leche League604/520-4623

Midwives Association of BC604/736-5976

Pollock Clinics—Dr. Neil Pollock604/717-6200www.pollockclinics.com

Safety Station 604/875-2244www.bcchildrens.ca/safetystationThe Safety Station at BC Children’sHospital is parent’s first choice for safe-ty products and expert advice in oneconvenient location.

Travel Medicine & VaccinationCentre888/288-8682

Vancouver Women’s HealthCollective604/736-5262

health units/centresBurnaby Health Department604/918-7605

Cloverdale Health Unit604/575-5100

Coquitlam Health Services604/949-7200

Guildford Health Unit604/587-4750

Maple Ridge Health Services604/476-7000

New Westminster Health Services604/777-6740

Newton Health Unit604/592-2000

North Delta Health Unit604/507-5400

North Shore Community Health604/983-6700

North Surrey Health Unit604/587-7900

Parkgate Health Centre604/904-6450

Port Coquitlam Health Services604/777-8700

Port Moody Health Services604/949-7200

Ravensong Health Centre604/709-6400

South Community Health Office604/321-6151

South Delta/Ladner Health Unit604/952-3550

South Fraser Health Unit604/587-7610

Vancouver Community HealthServices 604/872-2511

West Community Health Centre604/904-6200

homeopathyAccess Natural Healing604/568-4663www.accessnaturalhealing.comAccess Natural Healing Centre.Discounted Family Rates forHomeopathy. Safe for newborns, dur-ing pregnancy and breastfeeding. Get50% off our Pregnancy Program withthis ad.

infant circumcisionPollock Clinics604/717-6200www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock has safely performed over30,000 circumcisions. A safe and virtu-ally painless 30-second circumcisiontechnique. For more info on our tech-nique visit our website or call us.

maternity & infantBloom Community Midwives604/609-3550www.bloomcommunitymidwives.comComplete and personalized maternitycare. Experience pregnancy, birth and thenewborn stage with confidence and joy.

Midwives Association of BC604/736-5976

Vancouver Richmond Health BoardNewborn Hotline604/737-3737Servicing families in Vancouver,Richmond and Burnaby with childrennewborn to 2 years of age. 7 days perweek 8:30 am–10:00 pm.

miscellaneousCapilano Community Services Society604/988-7115Emergency consent cards available fordaycares, camps and preschools.Printed on heavy card stock andpunched for easy insertion into foldersand binders.

Family Support Outreach (in-home parenting support)Surrey Community Services 604/584-5811

Holistic Moms NetworkNorth Shore Area Chapterwww.holisticmoms.org

Lifebank Cryogenics Corporation604/738-2722; 888/888-7836www.lifebank.com

Options for Sexual Health604/731-4252

Pacific Post Partum Support Society604/255-7999www.postpartum.org

Safety Station604/875-2244www.bcchildrens.ca/safetystation

Tri Cities Moms Grouphttp://www.meetup.com/Tri-Cities-Mom-Baby-and-Toddler-Group/We accept expectant parents, fosterparents, grandparents with little onesfrom newborn to 5 years old. Ourgroup hosts play dates, discussiongroups, information nights, Momsnight out, community events, onlinesupport from Beautiful BabiesMidwifery, Sleep Consultants andcommunity leaders. We have an exten-sive discussion board and produce 6newsletters a year.

naturopathic physicianDr. Marisa Marciano, Naturopathic Physician604/355-7106www.doctormarciano.com Visit my website for info on my services.

nutritionBC Women’s Hospital604/875-2330Nutrition counseling for pregnantwomen.

Bobo Baby Frozen Organic Baby Meals604/298-2985www.bobobaby.com

Corinne Eisler, Registered Dietitianand Pediatric Nutrition Expert604 738-4344?www.eislerforkids.com??

NOWBC Local Organic Food Co-op 604/222-0262www.nowbc.ca

Piccolissimo604/836-9931www.piccolissmo.caHealthy and convenient alternative tofast food for a hot lunch program.Lunch delivered to your child atschool.

Preserved BC Sunshine604/329-5362www.preservedbcsunshine.com

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neighbourhoodhousesCedar Cottage4065 Victoria Dr.; 604/874-4231

Collingwood5288 Joyce St.; 604/435-0323

Gordon1019 Broughton St.; 604/683-2554

Kitsilano2325 W. 7th Ave.; 604/736-3588

Kiwassa2425 Oxford St.; 604/254-5401

Little Mountain 3981 Main St.; 604/879-7104

Mount Pleasant 800 E. Broadway; 604/879-8208

North Shore225 E. 2nd St.; North Vancouver 604/987-8138

South Vancouver6470 Victoria Dr.; 604/324-6212

researchEarly Development Research Group604/822-9540Help us find out how children learn.

The Gecko Project604/[email protected]

The Ophthalmology Research Lab604/875-2345 x7853Recruiting participants with normal vi -sion (glasses ok) for a study on lazy eye.

UBC Nutrition Research Program604/875-2345 ext 7156Participate in a nutrition study.

Vision Research at BC Children’sHospital604/875-2345 [email protected] Laboratory at Children’sHospital needs volunteers (4–10 yrs)with good vision and hearing for astudy on visual perception. Studyinvolves computer games. Honorariumpaid. Please contact Emily at 875-2345x7853 or [email protected].

ultrasoundsMy 3D Ultrasound—In Associationwith Greig Associates604/267-3DUS (3387)www.my3dultrasound.com

vasectomyPollock Clinics604/717-6200www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock is the largest provider ofVasectomy in BC. He offers a six-minute, virtually bloodless, virtuallypainless, procedure covered by MSP.

optometristsB.C. Association of Optometrists888/393-2226www.whatcouldbemoreimportant.com

Della Optique Optometry andEyewear604/742-3937www.dellaoptique.comDr. Della Chow specializes in testingchildren’s vision. The B.C. Associationof Optometrists recommends that chil-dren have their first complete eye examat age 3. One in five children have a vi -sion disorder and 80% of a child’s learn-ing is based on vision. Dr. Chow makesit fun and easy to have an eye exam.

Hollyburn Eye ClinicWest Vancouver 604/913-0135North Vancouver 604/984-2020www.hollyburneyeclinic.com

InSight Developmental Learning604/[email protected] multidisciplinary clinic dedicated toyour child’s success.

Lynn Valley Optometry604/987-9191www.lynnvalleyoptometry.com

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W hen young children have trouble learn-ing to read, sometimes it’s because they

can’t see well enough in class. Della Chow, a Vancouver optometrist, finds

this happens alarmingly often, so she urges par-ents to take their children for a complete eyeexam before kindergarten — ideally, at the ageof three.

Kids don’t need to know the alphabet to havetheir vision tested, she says.

If schoolchildren don’t see well, it ends upbecoming more than just being a reading prob-lem, says Chow, whose Kitsilano-based practiceis called Della Optique.

Children who see poorly or whose eyes gettired in class can easily become inattentive andthen badly behaved.

“Then they get their eyes checked and theyget glasses” and the problems go away.

“The parents feel so guilty!” The B.C. Association of Optometrists points

out that one in five children entering school hasa vision disorder and that 80 per cent of a child’slearning is based on vision.

Chow knows she’s right about children need-ing early eye exams because she herself didn’t getone.

Her vision wasn’t corrected until she was inGrade 3, and it turned out she needed a strongprescription for nearsightedness.

“I don’t know how I even got to Grade 3,”marvels Chow, a graduate of the University ofWaterloo’s doctor of optometry program whohas been in practice for 15 years.

Some kids have excellent distance vision, sotheir parents mistakenly think they’re fine when,in fact, they can’t focus on close work.

Chow believes so strongly in vision testing asa precondition for literacy that she has donated$5,000 to the Can-West Global Foundation’sRaise-a-Reader campaign. This makes her what’scalled a bronze sponsor.

With the provincial government matching allthe money donated in the campaign, her gener-ous contribution is doubled.

“I’m so excited that my $5,000 is turning into$10,000,” says Chow, who is encouraging otheroptometrists to donate.

Altruistic eye doctor seeswhat happenswhen kids’ visiondoesn’t get tested

Della Optique, Optometry and Eyewear

Dr. Della Chow, 2589 W. Broadway (Kitsilano), Open Mon - Sat, 742-3937

www.dellaoptique.com

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