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Family Resource Guide 2013Volume 22, Number 3
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destination funAdventure ZoneToddler Zone 604/608-6699 Kids Marketwww.theadventurezone.ca Play area, birthday parties
BC Sports Hall of Fame604/687-5520www.bcsportshalloffame.com
Bear Creek Train604/501-1232www.bctrains.com
Burnaby Village Museum &Carousel604/293-6500www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
The Butchart Gardens250/652-4422Victoriawww.butchartgardens.com
Capilano Suspension Bridge604/985-7474www.capbridge.com
Cliffhanger Indoor RockClimbing 604/874-2400www.cliffhangerclimbing.com
Circuit Circus Kids Market604/608-6699www.kidsmarket.ca Family entertainmentcentre/rides and games
Fort Langley604/888-8835www.fortlangley.com
George C. Reifel MigratoryBird Sanctuary604/946-6980www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com
Granville Island604/666-5784www.granvilleisland.com
Greater Vancouver Zoo604/856-6825www.gvzoo.com
Grouse Mountain604/980-9311www.grousemountain.com
Gulf of Georgia CanneryNational Historic 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 at theentrance to Granville Island inthe heart of Vancouver. .
Ladner Leisure Centre604/946-3300
Lower SeymourConservation Reserve604/432-6286
Lynn Canyon EcologyCentre604/990-3755www.dnv.org/ecology
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Maplewood Farm604/929-5610www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
Mount Seymour604/986-2261www.mountseymour.com
Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises604/525-4465www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com
Parent & Tot Storytimes with theVancouver Public LibraryHotline 604/331-3663www.vpl.ca
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. This year Kids Playce will featuretwo new rides that the entire family canenjoy together! Looking for a uniqueway to celebrate your child’s birthday?Think of Playland for all day fun.
Prince of Whales Whale Watching888/383-4884www.princeofwhales.com
Royal BC Museum888/447-7977 www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Science World at TELUS World of Science604/443-7443www.scienceworld.ca
Stanley Park604/257-8400
Stanley Park Children’sFarmyard/Railway604/257-8530/8531
UBC Botanical Garden 604/822-5858www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
VanDusen Botanical Garden604/878-9274 (24-Hr Info Line)
604/718-5898 (Family Programs)
www.vandusengarden.org
Vancouver Aquarium604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org
Vancouver Art Gallery 604/662-4719www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Vancouver Canadians Baseball604/872-5232www.canadiansbaseball.com
Vancouver Maritime Museum604/257-8300www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
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 9–11, 2013
Alcan Dragon Boat Festival604/688-2382www.dragonboatbc.caAug 24, 2013
Bard on the Beach ShakespeareFestival604/739-0559www.bardonthebeach.orgJune 12–Sept 14, 2013
Cedar Cottage Carnival604/874-4231www.cedarcottage.org
TD Canada Trust VancouverInternational Jazz Festival604/872-5200www.coastaljazz.caJune 21–July 1, 2013
Haunted Village Burnaby Village Museumwww.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Illuminares604/879-8611www.publicdreams.org
Pacific National Exhibition604/253-2311www.pne.ca
Parade of Lost Souls604/879-8611www.publicdreams.org
SuperCities Walk800/268-7582www.mswalks.ca
Vancouver Folk Music Festival604/602-9798www.thefestival.bc.caJuly 19–21, 2013
Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade604/687-0955www.vancourverpride.ca
Vancouver International Children’s Festival604/708-5655www.childrensfestival.caMay 22–June 2, 2013
Vancouver International Writers (&Readers) Festival604/681-6330www.writersfest.bc.ca
Whistler Children’s Art Festivalwww.whistlerartscouncil.comJuly 13–14 2013This outdoor festival features a multi-tude of arts and crafts workshops,wild main stage performances, zanyroving characters and free activities.The Festival includes a pre-school areafor children aged 3–5, and workshopsfor kids aged 5–11, kids in grade 7and 8, and the whole family.
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 andincredible rooftop 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 Interpretive Centre604/820-9725www.xaytem.ca
water parksGranville Island Waterpark604/257-8195, Vancouver
Newton Wave Pool604/501-5540, Surrey
Watermania604/448-5353, Richmond
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BC Children’s HospitalFoundation604/875-2444www.bcchf.caTeach your child that ‘giving’can feel as good as ‘getting’ byrequesting donations in lieu ofgifts at your next event. Formore information please con-tact [email protected].
entertainersAmazing Amanda the ClownMagician604/726-4896www.magicclown.ca
Anderson Chow604/526-9643www.andersonchow.comBalloon & magic entertain-ment for children.
Clownin’ Around Magic604/682-0244, Kids Marketwww.clowninaroundmagic.com
The Dizzy Whisk – CookingClasses for Kids778/998-3530www.dizzywhisk.com
High Touch – Science MadeFun Parties778/737-5277www.ScienceMadeFunBC.net
Kidzcraftz604/317-9816www.kidzcraftz.ca
Mad Science604/591-9115 www.madscience.org/vancouver
Michael the Magician604/434-4800www.michaelthemagician.com
Peter Rooke’s Fun MagicShows604/984-6822
Ray Wong MagicEntertainment604/720 8809www.raywongmagic.com
Smartie Pants the MagicalClown604/726-4896www.magicclown.ca
StageCoach Parties1/877/78-STAGE (78243)www.stagecoachschools.caPick a theme and let us do allof the hard work! A funpacked way to celebrate yourchild’s big day. Themed Partiesfor 4–10 yrs, Murder MysteryParties for 11–16 yrs.Available throughout theLower Mainland, we come toyou!
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.com
party placesAdventure Zone604/608-6699, Kids Marketwww.theadventurezone.ca
Burnaby Village Museum 604/297-4565www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Kids of all ages can celebratetheir birthday 1920s style!Our party package includeslunch at the Ice CreamParlour and two rides on our1925 Parker Carousel. Visitour website for details.
CartwheelsRichmond 604/275-0020 Surrey 604/594-1555www.cartwheels.ca
Circuit Circus604/608-6699, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca
Cowboys and Angels604/568-6673www.cowboysandangels.ca
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 SpaceCentre604/738-7827www.spacecentre.ca
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Jellico Stationwww.jellicostation.com
Maplewood Farm604/929-5610www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
Midnight Cheer Athletics604/263-6436www.midnightcheer.comNo experience necessary—allgroups from minis to adults.Call to tour our gym, for a freeclass or for more information.
Playland Amusement Park604/253-2311www.pne.caLocated on the historic PNEgrounds, Playland AmusementPark features over 35 exhila-rating rides and attractions,fun midway games, and anadventure golf course. It’s alsohome to Kids Playce, a specialzone filled with soft- playareas and rides for childrenaged 2–8. This year KidsPlayce will feature two newrides that the entire family can
enjoy together! Looking for aunique way to celebrate yourchild’s birthday? Think ofPlayland for all day fun.www.pne.ca
Princess SpaThe Hairloft604/684-6177, Kids Marketwww.princessspa.ca Hair salon, ear piercing, birth-day parties 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 TELUSWorld of Science604/443-7443www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver
Sportball604/688-3157www.sportball.ca
Thunderbird CommunityCentre604/713-1818www.thunderbirdcc.ca
Vancouver PhoenixGymnastics604/737-7693www.phoenixgymnastics.com
Vancouver Aquarium604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org
Vancouver MaritimeMuseum604/257-8300 vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Vancouver Police Museum604/665-3346www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
party suppliesGranville Island Toy Co.604/684-0076 Kids Marketwww.toycompany.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 Marketin Vancouver 604/684-0066
Victoria 250/383-0931www.kaboodles.ca
Knotty Toys604/683-7854, Kids Marketwww.knottytoys.com
Love Those Loot Bags604/888-6772www.lovethoselootbags.com
The Party Bazaar604/873-5241www.thepartybazaar.com
Ribbit’s Candy Corner 604/608-6699, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca
Splash Toy Shop604/228-8697
The Village Toy Shop604/949-0444www.villagetoyshop.ca
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baby needsActive Baby604/986-8977, North Vanwww.ActiveBaby.ca
Baby On Board604/273-0884, Richmondwww.babyonboard.caBaby On Board sellsMacLaren, Valco Baby, BOB,Mountain Buggy, Peg Perego,Bugaboo, Baby Bjorn, Britax,Skip Hop, and JJ Cole.
Baby’s World604/515-0888, Coquitlamwww.babysworld.ca
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
Room for Two604/255-0508, Vancouverwww.roomfor2.ca
Scallywags604/682-3364Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca
booksBlackberry Books604/685-6188www.bbooks.ca
Humpty Dumpty Books &Music Kids Market604/683-7009www.humptydumptybook-sandmusic.ca
Vancouver Kidsbooks604/738-5335www.kidsbooks.ca
children’s cloth-ingAunt 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 Vanwww.boomersandechoes.com
Dandelion Kids604/676-1862, Vancouver604/949-1862, Port Moodywww.dandelionkids.ca
Frogs Hollow604/882-4688, Langley
Half Time Sports604/689-8637, Kids Market
www.kidsmarket.caTeam sports wear, licensedproducts, Canadiana.
Isola Bella604/266-8808, Vancouver
Jacadi Vancouver604/266-5448, Vancouver
Jack & Lola778/340-5225, North Vanwww.jackandlola.ca
Karibou Kids604/689-1117, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.caClothing & accessories, up toage 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 Vanwww.lussobaby.ca
Nestings Kids Vancouver604/734-5437, Vancouverwww.nestingskidsvancouver.com
Pebble604/568-6924www.pebblebaby.com
Scallywags, Kids Market604/682-3364, Vancouverwww.kidsmarket.caClothing and accessories fornewborns & toddlers to age 5.
children’s eyewearDella Optique Optometryand Eyewear604/742-3937, Vancouverwww.dellaoptique.com
Hollyburn Eye ClinicWest Van 604/913-0135North Van 604/984-2020www.hollyburneyeclinic.com
children’sshoesKiddie Kobbler Shoes604/926-1616, Park Royal Mall
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Panda Shoes604/266-0025, Oakridge Mall604/278-4800, RichmondCentre
The Shoe Box604/733-0190, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca
children’s hair careThe Hairloft604/684-6177, Kids Marketwww.princessspa.ca
Melonhead Children’s HairCare604/568-5646, Vancouverwww.melonhead.ca
Mops on Bellevue604/926-8689, West Van
craftsCraft Caravan604/484-1894www.craftcaravan.com
I’m Impressed Paper Arts604/684-9869, Kids Marketwww.imimpressed.caThe best selection of rubberstamps, inks, paper, glitter,stationery, scrapbook and craftsupplies, classes.
Potato Arts & Crafts604/681-1601, Kids MarketArt supplies and craft kits.
dancewear/costumesDance Co.604/736-3394www.danceco.com
Just Imagine…DanceKids Market604/558-0119
Dance-bodywear and shoes forballet,tap, jazz, musical theatreand gym, formal gowns andsuits for boys and girls, wigs,masks and gifts for dancers.
Just Imagine… Fun Clothing604/222-3523, Kitsilano 604/569-0119, Kids Market www.dressups.comFun – Just Imagine... Fun –Canada’s best costumes forkids since 1988, theatricalmakeup, crazy hats, funkyglasses and costume propsgalore. Dance-bodywear andshoes for ballet, tap, jazz,musical theatre and gym, for-mal gowns and suits for boysand girls, wigs, masks and giftsfor dancers.
musicLong & McQuade MusicalInstrumentsVancouver 604/682-5215North Van 604/986-3118Langley 604/532-8806 Surrey 604/588-9423Port Coquitlam 604/464-1118
Prussin Music604/736-3036www.prussinmusic.comLooking to buy, rent or repairan instrument? Want to takemusic lessons? Searching foraccessories or sheet music?Come to Prussin Music inKitsilano. Brass, Woodwind,Strings, Guitars & more.
pet suppliesWoofles & Meowz604/689-3647, Kids Marketwww.wooflesandmeowz.comToys and treats for cats anddogs, dog bakery andgifts for you.pmphoto.net
safetySafety Station at BCChildren’s Hospital604/875-2244, Vancouverwww.bcchildrens.ca/safetystationThe Safety Station at BCChildren’s Hospital is parents’first choice for safety productsand expert advice in one con-venient location.
toys & giftsBC Playthings604/986-4111, North Van
3H Craftworks Society604/736-2113, Vancouverwww.3hcraftworks.com3H Craftworks has baby gifts,wood toys, sock monkeysRaggedy Anns, clothing andso much more. All handmadeby adults 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 par-enting products from aroundthe world
Clownin’ Around Magic Shop604/682-0244, Kids Marketwww.clowninaroundmagic.comMagic, juggling and clownsupplies
Cowboys and AngelsKerrisdale604/568-6673 www.cowboysandangels.ca
The Crystal Ark Kids Market604/681-8900www.thecrystalark.com Crystals and crystal balls,gems, jewellery, books andincense
The Funky Little Shop604/682-8404, Kids Marketwww.kidsmarket.ca Tween gifts, music boxes, per-sonal and room accessories,jewellery,
Granville Island ToyCompany604/684-0076, Kids Marketwww.toycompany.caVancouver’s best Playmobilselection. Lego, Brio, puzzles,games, educational toys andmore
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—GranvilleIsland604/689-8447, 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 wood-en toys, rocking horses andwagons
No Pirates Allowed Toy Store604/637-7951, Vancouverwww.nopiratesallowed.com
Splash Toy Shop604/228-8697, Vancouver
The Toybox604/738-4322, Vancouver
Toy Jungle604/925-0741, WestVancouverwww.toyjungle.ca
The Village Toy Shop604/949-0444, Vancouverwww.villagetoyshop.ca
umbrellasUmbrella Shop 604/697-0919, Kids Marketwww.theumbrellashop.com Every kind of brolly under thesun and rain
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independentschoolsBrockton School 604/929-9201www.brocktonschool.com
Choice SchoolCo-ed, grades K-7Richmond604/273-2418www.choiceschool.org
Collingwood SchoolCo-ed, JK–12West Vancouver604/925-3331www.collingwood.org
Crofton HouseGirls, grades 1–12Vancouver604/263-3255www.croftonhouse.ca
École FrançaiseInternationale de Vancouver Co-ed, PS–7North Vancouver604/924-2457www.efiv.org
Fraser AcademyCo-ed, grades 1–12Vancouver604/736-5575www.fraseracademy.ca
Fraser Valley ElementarySchoolCo-ed, K–3Langley604/533-5469www.fves.bc.ca
Kenneth GordonMaplewood SchoolCo-ed, grades 2–8North Vancouver604/985-5224www.kgms.ca
Madrona School SocietyCo-ed, grades 4–7Vancouver604/732-9965www.madronaschool.com
Marpole BilingualMontessori SchoolCo-ed, PS–KVancouver604/266-1091www.marpolebilingualmontessori.comOur program sets a fantasticfoundation for your child.With our unique approach tothe daily Bilingual FrenchProgram combined with theMontessori Curriculum, yourchild will be prepared academ-ically, socially, emotionally andphysically.
Meadowridge SchoolCo-ed, JK–12Maple Ridge604/467-4444www.meadowridge.bc.ca
Mulgrave SchoolCo-ed, Pre-K–12West Vancouver604/922-3223www.mulgrave.com
North Star MontessoriCo-ed, PS–7North Vancouver604/980-1205www.northstarmontessori.ca
Pacific Rim MontessoriAcademyCo-ed, K–7Vancouver604/726-8428www.pacificrimmontessori.com
Pacific Spirit SchoolCo-ed, K–8Vancouver604/222-1900www.pacificspiritschool.org
Pattison High School604/608-8788 Vancouverwww.pattisonhighschool.ca
Richmond Jewish DaySchoolK–7Richmond604/275-3393www.rjds.ca
St. George’s SchoolBoys, grades 1–12Vancouver604/224-1304www.stgeorges.bc.ca
St. John’s SchoolCo-ed, K–12Vancouver604/732-4434 / 604/629-2458 www.stjohns.bc.ca
St. John’s InternationalSchoolCo-ed, grades 10–12 w/ESLProgramVancouver604/683-4572www.stjohnsis.com
Southpointe AcademyCo-ed, PS–12Tsawwassen604/948-8826www.southpointeacademy.ca
Stratford HallCo-ed, K–12Vancouver604/436-0608www.stratfordhall.ca
Traditional LearningAcademyCo-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 AcademyVancouver604/264-1245www.vhebrewacademy.com
Vancouver MontessoriSchoolCo-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 MontessoriAcademyCo-ed, PS-3Vancouver604/434-9611
York House SchoolGirls, JK–12Vancouver604/736-6551www.yorkhouse.ca
PublicFrancophoneSchool Listings —Conseil scolairefrancophone de laColombie-Britannique (SD No 93)École Mer-et-montagneK–7Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire PhoenixGrade 8Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire Carihi9–12Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca
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École La VérendryeK–7Chilliwack604-858-2666http://verendrye.csf.bc.ca
École Au-coeur-de-l’îleK–12Comox250-339-1848http://coeurdelile.csf.bc.ca
École du Bois-joliK–7Delta604-948-7007http://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–7
Mission604-820-5710http://deuxrives.csf.bc.ca
École OcéaneK–7Nanaimo250-714-0761http://oceane.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire deNanaimo8–12Nanaimo250-714-0761http://oceane.csf.bc.ca
École des Sentiers-alpinsK–6Nelson250-362-3395http://sentiersalpins.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–8
Penticton250-770-7691http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire dePenticton9–12250-770-7691http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca
École des Grands-cèdresK–6Port Alberni250-714-0761http://grandscedres.csf.bc.ca
École des Pionniers-de-MaillardvilleK–12Port Coquitlam604-552-7915http://pionniers.csf.bc.ca
École Virtuelle8–12Partout en province778-284-0909http://ecolevirtuelle.csf.bc.ca
École Côte-du-soleilK–9Powell River604-485-8430http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire Brooks10–12Powell River
604-485-8430http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca
École Franco-nordK–7Prince George250-612-0755http://franconord.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire Duchess-Park8–12Prince George250-612-0755http://franconord.csf.bc.ca
École des NavigateursK–7Richmond604-718-5629http://navigateurs.csf.bc.ca
École des GlaciersK–2Revelstoke250-764-2771http://[email protected]
École des Sept-sommetsK–6Rossland250-362-3395http://septsommets.csf.bc.ca
École du PacifiqueK–7Sechelt604-885-4743
http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire Chatelech8–12Sechelt604-885-4743http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca
École Les AiglonsK–7Squamish604-898-3715http://aiglons.csf.bc.ca
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▪ programme d’enseignement public de la maternelle à la 12e année;▪ services à la petite enfance;▪ service de transport scolaire;▪ programme d’anglais de qualité;
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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 PreschoolBurnaby, 604/435-1263advantagepreschool.ca/
Brainbridge BilingualEducation and Fine ArtsCentreVancouver, 604/322-6830www.brainbridge.ca
Brentwood MontessoriPreschool & KindergartenBurnaby, 604/294-2671
Burnaby French LanguagePlayschool604/432-1323www.bflp.org
Canyon Heights PreschoolNorth Van, 604/986-5597www.canyonheightspreschool.com
Children’s House MontessoriCoquitlam, 604/931-1311www.montessoribc.com
Cloverleaf MontessoriSurrey, 604/574-9899
Core Education & Fine Arts(CEFA)604/913-7713www.cefa.ca
Cornerstone ChristianAcademyRichmond, 604/303-9181
Council of ParentParticipation Preschools604/435-4430, 800/488-0660www.cpppreschools.bc.ca
Discovery MontessoriRichmond, 604/807-9796
Discovery Quest MontessoriSurrey, 604/581-1620
Dunbar Memorial PreschoolVancouver, 604/222-6065www.dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca
Early Foundations Preschool604/444-3773www.dsrf.org
Elite Montessori AcademyVancouver, 604/655-2045 www.elitemontessori.caLocated in Dunbar area, withbrand new facility, high quali-ty equipments as well as expe-rienced educators, we offersenriched Montessori programfor 3–6 year olds. We also havemath, science and mandarinclasses for children up to 9.
Family Montessori SchoolVancouver604/224-2633, 604/731-8810www.familymontessori.com
Gatehouse MontessoriWest Van, 604/925-1437
Inglewood ParentParticipation PreschoolWest Van, 604/925-1888www.inglewoodppp.ca
Kids Care PreschoolVancouver, 604/325-2222
Little Mountain MontessoriPreschool and KindergartenVancouver, 604/709-9621
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Little Neighbours Preschool 604/521-5158ww.littleneighbours.com
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Pomme d’Api PreschoolVancouver, 604/877-1122www.pommedapi.org
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Sandcastle Park Children’sCentreRichmond, 604/274-8380www.sandcastlepark.ca
Stepping Stone PreschoolVancouver, 604/261-5315 www.steppingstonepreschool.org
Sunflower AcademyVancouver, 604/222-1114www.sunfloweracademy.com
UBC Lluvia PreschoolVancouver, 604/822-3353www.childcare.ubc.ca/programs/preschool
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Vancouver Bilingual PreschoolVancouver, 604/261-1221www.vancouverbilingual.com
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Westside Montessori Academyat the Italian Cultural CentreVancouver, 604/434-9611www.westsidemontessoriacademy.ca
Westside Montessori SchoolVancouver, 604/731-6594www.westsidemontessori.caWestside Montessori School pro-vides Preschool and Kindergartenstudents with exceptional hands-on experiences full of explorationand discovery. Limited class sizes,varied learning techniques andintegrating the best educationalapproaches make WestsideMontessori School a differentkind of school. www.westsidemontessori.ca
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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.
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Oxford LearningCoquitlam 604/464-3090 Richmond 604/233-5566South Surrey 604/575-1494Langley 604/534-4089North Van 604/990-8850www.oxfordlearning.comOxford offers personalized programsfor every child, in every grade (K–12).We provide after-school programs tomeet every need from essential skillssuch as reading, math, writing andalso French. Our Little Reader pro-gram offers preschoolers academicprograms in a fun environment.
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danceA-Star Performing & FineArts Studio604/266-3053, Vancouverwww.astarstudio.com
Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy604/671-9182, Vancouverwww.mozaicoflamenco.com
Anna Wyman School ofDance Arts604/926-6535, West Van
The Arts Connection604/241-0141, Richmondwww.theartsconnection.ca
Arts Umbrella604/681-5268www.artsumbrella.com
The BrightStars Program604/662-8554, Vancouverwww.brightstars.caVancouver’s only professionalPerforming Arts program for
young children ages 1–13.Dance, sing and act to themelody of life. Classes runyear round.
Crystal Ballroom DanceSchool604/323-1238www.crystalballroom.ca
Dance Co604/736-3394, [email protected] Co provides unparal-leled dance training for allages and levels. Providingtechnique and performancewhile developing confidenceand creativity. Programs startthroughout the year, for moreinformation visit our website:danceco.com
Dance Expressions604/574-2277, Surreywww.dancexp.com
Douglas Ballet Academy604/420-0204, Vancouverwww.douglasballet.homestead.com
Academy of InternationalDance Arts604/327-9313www.academyofinternationaldancearts.com
Gabriela’s Movement Studio604/[email protected]
Goh Ballet Academy604/[email protected] institute of provincialchampions in the Junior,Intermediate & Senior levelsas well as International GoldMedal Award Recipients. Wellbalanced curriculum, RADexaminations & extensive performance opportunities.
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 highquality arts education for allages and abilities. Over 30music teachers offer private
lessons in a wide range of in -struments. Ongoing lessons inmusic & dance run Sept–June;session classes in music, dance,theatre, visual and literary artrun fall, winter and spring.
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.com
Tri-City Dance Centre604/523-6868, Coquitlamwww.tricitydance.com
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Unhinge Dance778/[email protected]
Vancouver Tap DanceSociety604/253-0293www.vantapdance.bc.ca
Vancouver Academy of Dance604/231-8293www.vancouverdance.comVancouver Academy of Danceoffers summer dance camps inballet, jazz/lyrical, tap, hiphop, acrobatics, ballroom andChinese Dance at their mainlocation in Richmond.
Westside Dance Centre Ltd604/736-1000www.westsidedance.caWe offer great classes in Tap,Jazz, Ballet and Hip hop forkids as young as 3 years old,right up to adults.
specialtyBricks 4 Kidz778/822-5672www.bricks4kidz.com/vancouver
Bricks 4 Kidz® provides pro-grams that inspire kids tolearn about architecture, engi-neering and design conceptswhile having fun buildingwith LEGO® bricks. Nowoffering After SchoolEnrichment Classes, Campsand Birthday Parties. Ages5–12.
Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art604/733-1356www.christiannehayward.comThe Lyceum encouragesyoung people to see them-selves as readers, writers andartists as they engage withabstract ideas and reflect ontheir own place in society.Programs include: bookclubs,writers’ workshops, literatureand art classes and holidayand summer camps.
The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classes for Kids778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com
Kimiko’s Japanese Kitchen604/727-5331www.kimikoskitchen.com
Sewing with Frances604/433-1030www.francessewingschool.com
Vancouver Aquarium604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org
musicAllegro Music School Inc.604/327-7765, Vancouver
Arbutus Music Academy604/736-8767www.arbutusmusicacademy.com
The Arts Connection604/241-0141, Richmondwww.theartsconnection.ca
BC Conservatory of Music604/299-2984, Burnabywww.bcmusic.ca
BC Registered MusicTeachers Assn.604/733-5531
The BrightStars Program604/662-8554, Vancouverwww.brightstars.caLearning life long skillsthrough the study of dancestyles, music and movement.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 MusicSchool604/946-1280, Delta
Dominanta Music School604/767-0949, Burnabywww.dominanta.ca
Jean Lyons School of Music604/734-4019www.jeanlyonsmusic.com
Jumpstart Music &Movement604/777-7179www.jumpstartmusicandmovement.com
Langley Community Music School604/534-2848www.langleymusic.com
Long & McQuade MusicEducation Centreswww. long-mcquade.comLong & McQuade’s LessonCentres – comfortable studios,qualified instructors, low rates,no registration fees, and les-sons for every age, level andstyle.
Music for Young Children800/828-4334www.myc.comMusic for Young Childrenprovides a comprehensivemusic program that integrateskeyboard, singing, ear train-ing, sight reading, creativemovement, rhythm, musictheory and music compositionfor children age 3–11.
Music Teachers on the Go778/882-7603info@musicteachersonthego.comwww.musicteachersonthego.com
North Shore Music Academy604/925-3403, North Van
Noteworthy Music604/270-3620, Richmond
O Music Studios604/321-1551www.omusicstudios.com
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Place des Arts provides a warm, friendly learning environment where experienced, caring teachers offer classes and lessons in the visual, performing and literary arts for all ages and abilities.
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Oakridge Music Studio604/321-1551www.omusicstudios.com
Pacific Academy for Music604/944-0336, PortCoquitlamwww.musicinstructor.net
Pacific Piano Studio604/329-7290
Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School604/664-1636www.placedesarts.caPlace des Arts provides highquality arts education for allages and abilities. Over 30music teachers offer privatelessons in a wide range ofinstruments. Ongoing lessonsin music and dance run Sep toJun; session classes in music,dance, theatre, visual and liter-ary art run fall, winter andspring.
Prussin Music604/736-3036www.prussinmusic.comPrussin Music has been serv-ing families since 1985. Weoffer instrument sales, rentals,repairs & lessons. Our teach-ers are enthusiastic and active
in Vancou ver’s musical com-munity. We have lessons for alllevels and all ages includingsummer camps and Suzukiclasses.
RichmondCommunityMusic 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.caAt Tom Lee Music LearningCentre, you can enjoy excel-lent music education in a funcommunity atmosphere.Students of all ages cometogether for a positive musicmaking experience at our fourkey and satellite locations onVancouver Island. To register,please call 604.688.8929.
Vancouver Academy of Music604/734-2301www.vam.bc.ca Kodaly and Orff musicianshipclasses. Suzuki violin, viola,piano, cello, and flute. Pianogroup class (ages 4–9). Ballet(ages 31/2–18). RCM musichistory and theory. Privateinstruction in piano, classicalguitar, band and orchestralinstruments.
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
Arts Umbrella604/681-5268www.artsumbrella.com
Artspace Children’s Arts Centrewww.artspaceforchildren.com
Bard on the Beachwww.bardonthebeach.org/about-bard-educationOur Young Shakespeareansworkshops deliver an interac-tive fun-filled theatrical adven-ture. Professional actors leaddynamic workshops on theBard stages all summer.
Carousel Theatre for Young People604/669-3410 www.carouseltheatre.ca
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 sixto sixteen with personalisedinstruction in small groups.
JCC Performing Arts School604/257-5111, Vancouver
Performing & Fine ArtsStudio604/266-3053, N. Vancouver
Place des Arts604/664-1636www.placedesarts.caWith small classes, qualityinstruction and a welcomingenvironment, Place des ArtsArt Centre and Music Schooloffers arts education in a vari-ety of disciplines for all agesand abilities.
Rainbow Art School Ltd.604/[email protected]
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts604/291-6864, Burnaby
StageCoach Theatre ArtsSchools1-877-78-STAGE (78243)www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yrolds. The world’s largest part-time theatre school network,with over 700 locations world-wide in 10 countries! We offerclasses in Singing, Dancingand Drama every weekendalongside the school term aswell as week long summercamps. Schools locationsthroughout the Lower
July 2 to July 5 y (half day only)July 8 to July 12 y (half or full day)
July 15 to July 19 y (half or full day)
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France Dorais – France’s Sewing Schoolwww.francessewingschool.comNow on Facebook � 604-433-1030
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Mainland: VancouverEastside/ Westside, Richmond,Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam,Victoria.
StageCraft Theatre School604/267-SCTS (7287)[email protected]
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 intropical warm water.
Atlantis Programs 604/874-6464, Vancouverwww.atlantisprograms.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 GymnasticsFoundation604/532-1022www.langleygymnastics.org
The Little Gym of Langley604/539-2543www.thelittlegym.com
Marina’s Swim School604/818-4650www.marinaswimschool.com Marina’s Swim School is offer-ing swim lessons for kids andadults of all ages and abilities. We have the unique style andmethods, semi-private teach-ing environment, tropicalwarm water.
Maynard’s Pony Meadows604/261-1295
Midnight Cheer Athletics604/263-6436 Vancouverwww.midnightcheer.com
North Shore EquestrianCentre604/988-5131www.wecreateriders.com
Quantum GymnasticsCentre604/465-9293, Maple Ridgewww.quantumgym.com
RBL Basketball604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295www.RBLBasketball.caInstructional programs,leagues, holiday camps forboys and girls fromKindergarten to Grade 10.
Richmond GymnasticsAssociation604/278-3614www.richmondgymnastics.com
Sportball604/688-3157www.sportball.ca Sportball is a non-competitivesports program for children 16months to 12 years. Childrenare introduced to eight popu-lar sports: soccer, hockey, foot-ball, basketball, baseball, vol-
leyball, tennis and golf.Sportball offers weekly pro-grams, outdoor soccer, campsduring school holidays, andbirthday parties. Come try afree trial class! See our websitefor a location near you.
Twin Rivers EquestrianCentre604/574-5481www.twinriversequestrian.com
UBC Gymnastics604/822-0207
Vancouver PhoenixGymnastics604/737-7693www.phoenixgymnastics.com
White Rock Gymnastics604/542-0386www.whiterockgymnastics.com
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Camp facilitators are experienced teachers. Program brochure & application form are available online. Convenient location at 39th & Cartier Street.
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art, music, drama & danceThe Arts Connection604/241-0141, Richmondwww.theartsconnection.ca
Arts Umbrella604/681-5268, Vancouverwww.artsumbrella.comGet inspired this summer!Through hands-on visual,media and performing arts pro-grams, children and youth ages3–19 are immersed in creative,discovery and fun. Registrationavailable now! Classes alsoavailable year round. Check thewebsite for details.
Bard on the Beach: YoungShakespeareans604/737-0625, Vancouverwww.bardonthebeach.orgOur Young Shakespeareansworkshops deliver an interac-tive fun-filled theatrical adven-ture. Professional actors leaddynamic workshops on theBard stages all summer.
Camp Monarch, Music, Art& Dance604/723-8151, North Vanwww.campmonarch.ca
Cowboys and Angels604/568-6673www.cowboysandangels.ca
Dance Co604/736-3394danceco.comDance Co provides unparal-leled dance training for allages and levels. Providingtechnique and performancewhile developing confidenceand creativity. Programs startthroughout the year, for moreinformation visit our website.
Evergreen Cultural Centre604/927-6555, Coquitlamwww.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Gateway Academy’s SummerCamp604/247-4975, Richmondwww.gatewaytheatre.com
Goh Ballet604/[email protected]
Join us this summer to experi-ence unique and enrichingballet and creative movementworkshops designed specifical-ly for budding dancers ages4–7.Call or email to register.
Jean Lyons School of Music604/734-4019www.jeanlyonsmusic.com
Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School604/664-1636, Coquitlamwww.placedesarts.caPlace des Arts Summer Fun!Art Camp 6 weeks: July 2 toAug. 9, 2013. Summer Fun!offers flexibility, choice andlots of summertime fun forchildren ages 5-7 & 8-12. Ourhalf-day, week-long workshopsfor 11-14 year olds providemore intensive experiences ina range of visual and perform-ing arts disciplines.
Prussin Music 604/736-3036www.prussinmusic.comWant to play in a JazzEnsemble? Interested in Fiddle
or Songwriting? How aboutGirls with Guitars or Camp -fire Songs? Does Music forChildren sound interesting?All at Prussin this summer.
StageCoach Theatre Arts877/78-STAGE (78243)www.stagecoachschools.caSing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yrolds. The world’s largest part-time theatre school network,with over 700 locations world-wide in 10 countries! We offerclasses in Singing, Dancingand Drama every weekendalongside the school term aswell as week long summercamps. Schools locationsthroughout the LowerMainland: VancouverEastside/ Westside, Richmond,Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam,Victoria.
Stagecraft Theatre SchoolsLtd.604/267-7287www.stagecraft.caVancouver/North Shore/West Van
“Summer in the City” weekly Art Camps604/737-2636, Suzy Birsteinwww.suzybirstein.com
Summer Music at UBC604/822-3113www.summer.music.ubc.ca
Vancouver Academy ofDance604/231-8293www.vancouverdance.comVancouver/Richmond. Qualitydance training. Starting thisJuly, 5 weeks of summer pro-grams in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, HipHop, breakdancin’, Chinesedance, Ballroom andAcrobatics.
Vancouver Academy of Music604/734-2301www.vam.bc.caExperience a taste of whatVAM has to offer during ourone-week summer camps,Soundfest, July 9 – August 3.Contact us for details and reg-istration.
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Vancouver Tap Dance Society604/253-0293, Vancouver
Westside Dance Centre604/736-1000www.westsidedance.ca Visit our website for details onsummer camps.
general activitiesAlexandra NeighbourhoodHouse604/535-0015Programs for children andfamilies throughout MetroVancouver. ResidentialSummer Camps include a 5day camp for Families withlimited resources, as well as aweekend Family Camp forfamilies with teens/preteenswith developmental challenges.
False Creek C.C. Daycamps604/257-8195, Vancouverwww.falsecreekcc.caOffers canoe/kayak camps,recreational camps and leader-ship camps for ages 3–14.
In Wonderland Summer Camp604/872-4665www.inwonderland.ca Our camps offer a creative funand artistic experience foryour child. Visit our websitefor details
Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622www.langarafamilyymca.orgAges 3–16; Hours 8 am–5 pmPreschool, Adventure,Leadership, and Counsellor inTraining Camps.
Mount PleasantNeighbourhood HouseLicensed Out-of-School Care atFlorence Nightingale School604/879-8208www.mpnh.org8 weeks of licensed summercare for 20 children 5–10years old
North Vancouver RecreationCommission604/987-PLAY (7529)www.northvanrec.com
SFU Summer Camps778/782-4965www.sfu.ca/camps
Sunset Community Centre604/718-6505, Vancouverwww.mysunset.net
Vancouver College: A Finnegan Summer604/261-4285www.vc.bc.ca
specialtyBC SPCA Among AnimalsCamp604/599-7297www.spca.bc.ca/youth/whats-happening
Bricks 4 Kidz778/822-5672www.bricks4kidz.com/vancouverWith our unique, motorizedLego® models, Bricks 4Kidz® Vancouver is offeringan exciting lineup of summercamps.From our popularSpace Adventures Camps andRobotics to our new BricksOlympics Camp, kids willhave a blast with hands-on,activities and challenges.
Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art604/733-1356The Lyceum encouragesyoung people to see them-
selves as readers, writers andartists as they engage withabstract ideas and reflect ontheir own place in society.Programs include: bookclubs,writers’ workshops, literatureand art classes and holidayand summer camps.
Heritage Summer Daycamps604/592-6956Spend a summer day on thefarm at Historic Stewart Farmdoing things the old-fashionedway! Tend the garden, go on anature walk, play games, be ariver pirate, and more–there isa different theme every day!
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre604/990-3755www.dnv.org/ecologyNorth Vancouver
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.net
Science World at TELUS World of Science604/443-7443www.telusworldofscience.com/
Dive into Summer Camp atthe Vancouver Aquarium604/659-3552www.vanaqua.orgKids explore the intriguingworld of marine mammals,fabulous fish and other coolcreatures through hands-onactivities, exploration, gamesand crafts. Plus check out thebehind-the-scenes action!Remember Members save 20%.
Westside Church DayCampsCosmic City & Beyond!604/263-2314, Kistilanowww.churchonthewestside.comVisit our website for all thedetails on our outer spacethemed camps packed withgames, crafts, science, singingand local trips.
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sportsThe Academy at RichmondStables604/275-1830
Aquaventures Swim Centre604/736-SWIMwww.aquaventuresswim.comVancouver
Athletes in Action604/514-2079www.athletesinaction.com
Cartwheels604/275-0020 or 604/594-1555www.cartwheelsincorporated.comRichmond/Surrey
Fitba—Soccer PlayerDevelopment604/340-1263www.fitba.ca
Jump Gymnastics604/568-9690www.jumpgymnastics.ca
Langara Family YMCA604/324-9622www.langarafamilyymca.org Ages 6–12: Hours 8 am–5 pm
RBL Basketball604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295www.RBLBasketball.caWeek long camps for boys andgirls from kindergarten toGrade 10. Two to three hourseach day.
The Little Gym604/539-2543www.thelittlegym.comCall for summer day campdetails.
Oval Sport CampsRichmond Olympic Oval778/[email protected] offer 49 different sportscamps for ages 6–16. Visit ourwebsite for details.
Pedalheads Bike Camp604/874-6464www.pedalheads.caVancouver
Royal Soccer800/427-0536www.royalsoccer.comRoyal Soccer is excited to offerour #1 grassroots soccer campin Canada. Open to boys &girls ages 5 to 13 at multipleBC locations during July &August.
Sportball604/688-3157Sportball is a non-competitivesports program for children 16months to 12 years. Childrenare introduced to eight popu-lar sports: soccer, hockey, foot-ball, basketball, baseball, vol-leyball, tennis and golf.Sportball offers weekly pro-grams, outdoor soccer, campsduring school holidays, andbirthday parties. Come try afree trial class! See our websitefor a location near you.
Twin Rivers EquestrianCentre604/574-5481www.twinriversequestrian.com
UBC Sport Camps604/822-6121www.ubccamps.caVancouver
Vancouver PhoenixGymnastics604/737-7693www.phoenixgymnastics.com
Writing and Book Camp (Vancouver Public Library)604/331-4093www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/events/details/bookcamp
residentialcampsCamp Qwanoes250/246-3014www.qwanoes.caQwanoes is a youth-orientedhigh-adventure Christiancamp seeking to encouragebiblical discipleship throughrelationship-focused, fun-ori-ented, and Christ-centred pro-grams.Wild action and purefun, real relationships, awe-some counselors, great music,a world of discovery, all in oneamazing setting.
Outward Bound1-888-OURWARD (688-9273) ext 209www.outwardbound.ca
Webbs Holiday Acres604/857-1712www.webbsholidayacres.ca
Workshops run July 8–August 2 2013Goh Ballet’s popular Children’s Summer DanceWorkshops are back! Dance in a magical kingdom andexplore the possibilities within in these one week work -shops tailored for budding dancers ages 4–7. One luckyyoung dancer will win a free one week workshop withthe Goh Ballet and have the opportunity to take creativemovement classes, delve into captivating stories andcreate unique and fun crafts related to the week’s fairytale ballet theme. For more information on schedules,
classes and themes visitwww.gohballet.com. To register,contact the Goh Ballet Academy at604.872.4014 or [email protected].
To enter contest visit www.bcparent.ca
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adoption servicesThe Adoptive Families Association of BC604/320-7330www.bcadoption.com
Sunrise Family ServicesSociety604/984-2488 or 888/984-2488www.sunriseadoption.comCreating the joy of family byadopting.
child careBurnaby/New WestminsterChild Care 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 PleasantNeighbourhood HouseLicensed Childcare 604/[email protected], before and afterschool care at FlorenceNightingale School ES. Year-round daycare. We believeplay is the key to children’shealthy development. Ourchildcare programs aredesigned to support eachchild’s place in theirculture/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 andCaregiver Placement Agency778/388-2751www.reliablenanny.com
Surrey, Delta, & White RockChild Care Resource &Referral604/572-8032
Westcoast ChildcareResource Centre604/709-5661
Westcoast FamilyInformation Referral604/709-5699
chiropractorBonn Chiropractic Inc.604/688-KIDS (5437)www.bonnchiropractic.com
Family Chiropratic Dr. Sabrina Chen-SeeFamily Wellness Chiropractor604-566-9088www.DrChenSee.com
Sheu Physiotherapy & Chiropractic Clinic604/738-1168SheuPhysiotherapy.comSheuChiropractic.comCraniosacral therapy
Vancouver Chiropractic604/685-0052www.vancouverchiropratic.caWe offer chiropractic care forthe active family.
counsellingBurnaby Central Park604/439-1499www.patriciamossman.com
Child and Family TherapyJanice Ebenstiner, M.A.604/787-7258www.kerrisdalecounsellingservices.comSupporting families to reducestress and improve coping andcommunication.
Harbourside CounselingCentre604/689-9116www.childinfo.caMichele Hucul-Kambolis, cli-nician and parenting educator,focuses on mind-body wellness.
KDK Counselling604/786-0709www.kdkcounselling.com
Kelty Mental HealthResource Centre, BC’sInformation Source forChildren, Youth & Families 604/875-2084 Toll Free 1800-665-1822www.keltymentalhealth.caProfessional staff and aF.O.R.C.E. parent peer sup-port worker help children,youth and families find infor-mation, support & treatmentoptions on mental health andsubstance use issues.
Dr. Limbos604/346-6505www.limboschildpsychology.com
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Richmond Couples andChild Counselling604/279-8992
Simmons CounsellingServices604/[email protected]
communityAlcohol & Drug Informationand Referral Service604/660-9382, 800/663-144124-hour hotline for peopleseeking help with alcohol anddrug abuse.
Autism Society of BC604/434-0880www.autismbc.ca
BC Coalition of People withDisabilities604/875-0188
BC Epilepsy Society604/875-6704
BC Lions Society forChildren with Disabilities604/873-1865
Burnaby MulticulturalSociety604/431-4131
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 GreaterVancouver604/731-4951
Family Services of the North Shore604/988-5281
Food Banks604/876-3601
ICBC Child Restraints—Car Seat Safety604/661-2800 or 800/663-3051; www.icbc.comCheck out the ICBC websitefor advice on buying a childseat and take advantage of theChild Seat Calculator to findthe right fit and seat for yourchild.
Immigrant Services Societyof BC604/684-2561
Learning DisabilitiesAssociation of BC—Vancouver Chapter604/873-8139
Skilled Kids OccupationalTherapy778/322-1242; www.skilledkids.com
St. John Ambulance604/321-2651For information on First Aidcourses
Vancouver AboriginalFriendship Centre 604/251-4844
Vancouver Resource Societyfor the Physically 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 LawCorporation604/731-5676
dental healthBC Orthodontic Groupwww.bcorthodonticsgroup.comCoquitlam FamilyOrthodontics: 604/229-4460Ridge Meadows Orthodontics: 604/229-4460Guildford Orthodontic Centre: 604/229-4460VancouverOrthodontics: 604/229-4460
Langley Orthodontics: 604/229-4460We’re one of the largestproviders of child and adultorthodontics care in the LowerMainland. You'll get the finestorthodontic treatment & serv-ices available which guaranteeyou the best possible outcome,fewer appointments and oftenreduced treatment time. Visitour website for more into andour convenient locations.
Clear AdvantageOrthodontics604/266-8277www.clearadvantageortho.comCertified Specialist InOrthodontics For Children &Adults. Oakridge Centre,Downtown Vancouver
Coquitlam FamilyOrthodontics604/229-4460www.coquitlamfamilyorthodontics.com
Guildford OrthodonticCentre604/229-4460www.guilfordorthdontics.com
Kits Family DentalDr. Robin Mac
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604/738-1816 www.kitsfamilydental.com
Langley Orthodontics604/229-4460www.langleyorthodontics.com
Little Smiles Dental Centre604/222-2206www.thelittesmiles.comDr. Jong Hyun Ban is a certi-fied specialist in PediatricDentistry. He provides den-tistry for children and youngadolescents. Let your child’sdental visit be a positive expe-rience.
Monarch Pediatric DentalCentrePediatric Dent. 604/461-4980Orthodontics 604/461-9160Monarch Pediatric Dental &Orthodontic Centre has beenproviding quality dental carefor infants, children, and ado-lescents since 1997. We offer awide range of specialized serv-ices including sedation andgeneral anesthesia. Our goal isto “Build Healthy HappySmiles that Last a Lifetime”.
Pacific Pediatric DentalCentre604/983-2253
Ridge Meadows FamilyOrthodontics604/229-4460www.ridgemeadowsorthodontics.com
Tot 2 Teen Dental604/569-3669www.tot2teendental.comDr. Anita Gartner is a certifiedspecialist in PediatricDentistry. She is commited toproviding quality preventativeand restorative services whilecreating a positive experiencefor your child.
Vancouver Pediatric Dental604/229-6262 www.vancouverpediatricdental.comVancouver Pediatric Dentalpractices a full scope of pedi-atric dentistry services. Ouroffice is catered to childrenand teens and has the special-ized equipment, facility andstaff to properly addresstoday’s most demanding pedi-atric dentistry needs in a fun,warm and caring environ-ment. Tooth Fairy Approved!
doula servicesDoula Services Associationof BC 604/515-5588www.bcdoulas.org
family places BC Association of FamilyResource Programs#106–2590 Granville Street604/738-0068
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
Eastside Family Place1661 Napier Street604/255-9841
Guilford Family Place10256–154 Street, Surrey 604/583-3844
Langley Family Place6080 200 St., Langley604/533-4425
Marpole-Oakridge FamilyPlace1305 W. 70th604/263-1405
Mount Pleasant FamilyCentre2910 St. George St.604/872-6757
New Westminster FamilyPlace#101–936th St., New West604/520-3666
Richmond Family Place604/278-4336www.richmondfamilyplace.ca
South Vancouver Family Place7710 Nanaimo St., Vancouver604/325-5213
Westside Family Place2819 West 11th Avenue604/738-2819
fitness Bare Fit and Pregnant Postnatal Fitness604/312-3814
Energy Group Fitness604/716-3704www.energygroupfitness.ca
foster parentingVancouver Aboriginal Childand Family Services Society604/216-7447www.vacfss.com We work with families whoare overwhelmed by their cir-cumstances and need tempo-rary or long-term care for theirchildren. We are seeking car-ing people in the GreaterVancouver and Richmond areawho are willing to share theirhomes and provide foster carefor Aboriginal children in need.Call for more information.
healthAbbotsford Public HealthService604/864-3400
The Care Centre604/518-6455www.thecare.ca
Chilliwack Public HealthServices604/702-4900
College of Midwives of BC604/742-2230
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Greater Vancouver MentalHealth Service604/874-7626
Healthy Kids Program866/866-0800Provincial medical insurancesubsidy for children under 18years.
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 BCChildren’s Hospital is parent’sfirst choice for safety productsand expert advice in one con-venient location.
Travel Medicine &Vaccination Centre888/288-8682
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 West Health Services604/777-6740
Newton Health Unit604/592-2000
North Delta Health Unit604/507-5400
North Shore CommunityHealth604/983-6700
North Surrey Health Unit604/587-7900
Parkgate Health Centre604/904-6450
Port Coquitlam HealthServices604/777-8700
Port Moody Health Services604/949-7200
Ravensong Health Centre604/709-6400
South Community HealthOffice604/321-6151
South Delta/Ladner HealthUnit604/952-3550
South Fraser Health Unit604/587-7610
Vancouver CommunityHealth Services 604/872-2511
West Community HealthCentre604/904-6200
homeopathyAccess Natural Healing604/568-4663www.accessnaturalhealing.comAccess Natural HealingCentre. Discounted FamilyRates for Homeopathy. Safefor newborns, during pregnan-cy and breastfeeding.
infant circumcisionPollock Clinics604/717-6200www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock has safelyperform ed over 30,000circumcisions. A safe andvirtually painless 30-secondcircumcision technique. Formore info on our techniquevisit our website or call us.
maternity &infantBloom Community Midwives604/609-3550www.bloomcommunitymidwives.comComplete and personalizedmaternity care. Experiencepregnancy, birth and the new-born stage with confidenceand joy.
Midwives Association of BC604/736-5976
Vancouver Richmond HealthBoard Newborn Hotline604/737-3737Servicing families in
Vancouver, Richmond andBurnaby with children new-born to 2 years of age. 7 daysper week 8:30 am–10:00 pm.
miscellaneousFamily Support Outreach (in-home parenting support)Surrey Community Services 604/584-5811
Holistic Moms NetworkNorth Shore Area Chapterwww.holisticmoms.org
Lifebank CryogenicsCorporation604/738-2722; 888/888-7836www.lifebank.com
Options for Sexual Health604/731-4252
Pacific Post Partum SupportSociety604/255-7999www.postpartum.org
Safety Station604/875-2244www.bcchildrens.ca/safetystation
Tri Cities Moms Grouphttp://www.meetup.com/Tri-Cities-Mom-Baby-and-Toddler-Group/
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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We accept expectant parents,foster parents, grandparentswith little ones from newbornto 5 years old. Our grouphosts play dates, discussiongroups, information nights,Moms night out, communityevents, online support fromBeautiful Babies Midwifery,Sleep Consultants and com-munity leaders. We have anextensive discussion board andproduce 6 newsletters a year.
naturopathic physicianDr. Marisa Marciano, Naturopathic Physician604/355-7106www.doctormarciano.com Visit my website for info onmy services.
nutritionBC Women’s Hospital604/875-2330Nutrition counseling for preg-nant women.
Bobo Baby Frozen Organic Baby Meals604/298-2985www.bobobaby.com
Corinne Eisler, RegisteredDietitian and PediatricNutrition Expert604 738-4344?www.eislerforkids.com??
NOWBC Local OrganicFood Co-op 604/222-0262www.nowbc.ca
Piccolissimo604/836-9931www.piccolissmo.caHealthy and convenient alter-native to fast food for a hotlunch program. Lunch deliv-ered to your child at school.
Preserved BC Sunshine604/329-5362www.preservedbcsunshine.com
optometristsB.C. Association ofOptometrists888/393-2226www.whatcouldbemoreimportant.com
Della Optique Optometryand Eyewear604/742-3937www.dellaoptique.com
Hollyburn Eye ClinicWest Van 604/913-0135North Van 604/984-2020www.hollyburneyeclinic.com
InSight DevelopmentalLearning604/[email protected] multidisciplinary clinic ded-icated to your child’s success.
Lynn Valley Optometry604/987-9191www.lynnvalleyoptometry.com
parenting supportCanuck Place—A Children’sHospice604/731-4847
Parent Support ServicesSociety of BC604/669-1616 www.parentsupportbc.ca
Big Brothers of GreaterVancouver 604/876-2447
Big Sisters of BC LowerMainland604/873-4525
CHADD Vancouver (Children and adults withADD)604/222-4043www.vcn.bc.ca/chaddvan/welcome.htm
Options for Sexual Health604/731-4252
Pacific Post Partum SupportSociety604/255-7999
Richmond Delta Parents ofTwins & Triplets Clubwww.richmonddeltamultiples.ca
Vancouver Twins and Morewww.vancouvertwins.com
Vancouver Aboriginal Childand Family Services Society604/872-6723; Toll free 1/877/982-2377www.vacfss.comWe are a non-profit societyproviding a wide range of del-egated and non-delegatedservices to urban Aboriginalchildren and families living inthe Greater Vancouver area.These services fall within fourdepartments: Guar dianship,Residential Resources, ChildProtection and Family
Preservation and Reunifica -tion. Each program works tosupport children and familiesin overcoming their challengesand staying connected to theircultures. Call for more info.
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. Broadway604/879-8208
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ultrasoundsMy 3D Ultrasound—InAssociation with GreigAssociates604/267-3DUS (3387)www.my3dultrasound.com
vasectomyPollock Clinics604/717-6200www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock is the largestprovider of Vasectomy in BC.He offers a six-minute, virtual-ly bloodless, virtually painless,procedure covered by MSP.
North Shore225 E. 2nd St., North Van604/987-8138
South Vancouver6470 Victoria Dr.604/324-6212
researchEarly Development ResearchGroup604/822-9540Help us find out how childrenlearn.
The Gecko Project604/[email protected]
The OphthalmologyResearch Lab604/875-2345 x7853Recruiting participants withnormal vi sion (glasses ok) fora study on lazy eye.
UBC Nutrition ResearchProgram604/875-2345 ext 7156Participate in a nutritionstudy.
Call 911 forAmbulance/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 regis-tered 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 theprovince310-1234; 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
The Distress Phone Servicesprovide confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for peopleexperiencing feelings of distress or despair.
YouthInBC.com is an onlineresource where youth in distress can: get help throughreal-time online chat with atrained volunteer, learn moreabout common issues andconcerns (e.g. bullying,depression, etc.), findresources through an onlinelibrary of websites and community resources, and be heard by sharing experiences on the blog.
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