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Family Resource Guide 2014Volume 23, Number 4

Publisher/Executive Editor: Forrest Phillips

Editor: Geoffrey Legh

Advertising Design & Layout: Julie Cochrane

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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 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 andneglect) 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 Line604-852-9099, 24 hr crisisline, Christian based

important numbersYouth Against Violence Line1-800-680-4264

The Crisis Centrewww.YouthinBC.com

1-800-SUICIDE604/872-3311The Distress Phone Servicesprovide confidential, non-judg-mental, free emotional sup-port, 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week, for people experienc-ing feelings of distress ordespair. YouthInBC.com is an onlineresource where youth in dis-tress can: get help through

real-time online chat with atrained volunteer, learn moreabout common issues and con-cerns (e.g. bullying, depres-sion, etc.), find resourcesthrough an online library ofwebsites and communityresources, and be heard bysharing experiences on theblog.

4 Classes & Programs

8 Summer Camps

10 Birthday Parties

12 Education

18 Family Health

22 Home

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classes & programs

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

Al Mozaico Flamenco DanceAcademy604/671-9182, 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

AUUC School of Dance604/254-3436danceschool@auucvancouver.cawww.auucvancouver.caExperience for yourself the joyand artistry of Ukrainiandance! Quality & creativeinstruction in Folk-Stage,Ballet & Contemporary

Dance. 85 years of arts pro-grams reflecting a modernmulticultural experience. Ages3 to adult.

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 provincial champions in the Junior,Intermediate & Senior levelsas well as International GoldMedal Award Recipients. Wellbalanced curriculum, RADexaminations & extensive per-formance opportunities.

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

Just for Kicks School ofDance604/596-4161, Surrey

North Shore Academy ofDance604/987-3814

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

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

Place des Arts Centre &Music School604/664-1636, Coquitlamwww.placedesarts.caPlace des Arts provides awarm, friendly learning envi-ronment where experienced,caring teachers offer instruc-tion in the visual, performingand literary arts for all agesand abilities. Ongoing lessonsin music and dance run Sep toJun, as do our youth (13–17years) pre-professional Theatreand Musical TheatreCompanies; session classes inmusic, dance, theatre, visualart and creative writing runfall, winter and spring.

Port Moody School ofDance604/936-0966www.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

Unhinge Dance778/[email protected]

Vancouver Tap DanceSociety604/253-0293www.vantapdance.bc.ca

Vancouver Academy ofDance604/231-8293www.vancouverdance.comVancouver Academy of Danceoffers summer dance camps inballet, jazz/lyrical, tap, hiphop, acrobatics, ballroom andChinese Dance at their mainlocation in Richmond.

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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.

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 Association604/733-5531www.bcrmta.bc.caVisit our website to find aqualified registered musicteacher. Be assured of knowl-edgeable, competent and qualified instruction.

Campos Music604/325-0m480

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 MusicSchool604/534-2848www.langleymusic.com

Long & McQuade Music Education Centreswww. long-mcquade.com

Music for Young Children800/828-4334www.myc.com

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

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 awarm, friendly learning envi-

ronment where experienced,caring teachers offer instruc-tion in the visual, performingand literary arts for all agesand abilities. Ongoing lessonsin music and dance run Sep toJun, as do our youth (13-17years) pre-professional Theatreand Musical TheatreCompanies; session classes inmusic, dance, theatre, visualart and creative writing runfall, winter and spring.

Prussin Music604/736-3036Prussin Music has been serv-ing families since 1985. Weoffer instrument sales, rentals,repairs & lessons. Our teach-ers are enthusiastic and activein Vancou ver’s musical com-munity. We have lessons for alllevels and all ages includingsummer camps and Suzukiclasses.

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.caAt Tom Lee Music LearningCentre, you can enjoy excellentmusic education in a fun com-munity atmosphere. Studentsof all ages come together for apositive music making experi-ence at our 7key and satellitelocations in Vancouver, plus 2on Vancouver Island. To regis-ter, please call 604.688.8929.email: [email protected]

Vancouver Academy ofMusic604/734-2301www.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.

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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.ca

Rainbow Art School Ltd.604/[email protected]

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts604/291-6864, Burnaby

StageCoach Theatre ArtsSchools1-877-787-8243www.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, Dancing andDrama every weekend along-side the school term as well asweek long summer camps.Half day Summer camps for 4-6yrs, Full Day for 6-14yrd.Come join the fun! Schoolslocations throughout theLower Mainland: VancouverEastside/ Westside, Richmond,Surrey, Langley, Victoria

Surrey Art Gallery604/501-5566

Vancouver Film School604/685-5808

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

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 – CookingClasses 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.vanaqua.org/Discover a whole new world atthe Vancouver Aquarium. AsVancouver’s top attraction andCanada’s largest aquarium,we’re home to more than70,000 animals. Visit theAquarium and learn aboutbeluga whales, monkeys, seaotters, sharks, dolphins andmore! Included in your ticketprice is access to the Goldcorp4-D Theatre, a sensory adven-ture like no other.

sportsAquaventures Swim Centre604/736-SWIMwww.aquaventuresswim.comAward-winning program intropical warm water.

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

Vancouver Children’s Choir604/682-3838www.vancouverchildrenschoir.caLove to sing? VancouverChildren’s Choir auditioningnow! Girls 8–16, Boys 8–12.Call for an appointment.

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

Western Conservatory ofMusic604/530-0317, White Rock

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

Arts Umbrella604/681-5268www.artsumbrella.com

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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

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

Richmond Olympic Oval778/296-1400wwwrichmondoval.caVisit our website for detailsabout our programs.

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

Arts Umbrella604/681-5268www.artsumbrella.comGet inspired this summer!Through hands-on visual,media and performing artsprograms, children and youthages 3–19 are immersed increative, discovery and fun.Registration available now!Classes also available yearround. Check the website fordetails.

Bard on the Beach: YoungShakespeareans604/737-0625www.bardonthebeach.orgVancouverOur Young Shakespeareansworkshops deliver an interac-

tive fun-filled theatrical adven-ture. Professional actors leaddynamic workshops on theBard stages all summer.

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

Dance Co604/736-3394Dance 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

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

Gateway Academy’s SummerCamp604/247-4975www.gatewaytheatre.comRichmond

Goh Ballet604/[email protected] 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 Summer Fun!Art Camp604/664-1636www.placedesarts.caCoquitlam6 weeks: July 7 to Aug. 15,2014Summer Fun! offers flexibility,choice and lots of summertimefun for children ages 5–7 &

8–12. Our half-day, week-longworkshops for 11-to-14 yearolds provide more intensiveexperiences in a range of visualand performing arts disci-plines.

Prussin Music 604/736-3036www.prussinmusic.comWant to play in a JazzEnsemble? Interested in FiddleorSongwriting? How aboutGirls with Guitars orCampfire Songs? Does Musicfor Children sound interesting?All at Prussin this summer.

StageCoach Theatre Arts –Summer Camps877/78-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: half day summercamps for 4–6yrs, full day for6–14yrs. Come join the fun!Schools locations throughoutthe Lower Mainland:Vancouver Eastside/Westside,Richmond, Surrey, Langley,Coquitlam, Victoria.

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 ofMusic604/734-2301www.vam.bc.ca

Vancouver Tap DanceSociety604/253-0293Vancouver

Westside Dance Centre604/736-1000www.westsidedance.ca Visit our website for summercamp info.

general activitiesAlexandra NeighbourhoodHouse604/535-0015Programs for children andfamilies throughout MetroVancouver. ResidentialSummer Camps include a 5 day 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.

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 Careat Florence NightingaleSchool604/879-8208www.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 Centre604/718-6505www.mysunset.netVancouver

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

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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-OUTWARD (688-9273) ext 209www.outwardbound.ca

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

specialtycampsBC SPCA Among AnimalsCamp604/599-7297www.spca.bc.ca (see youth)Camps are held in variouslocations around the province.Participants will learn aboutanimal care, welfare and envi-ronmental issues in a safe andfun environment.

Bricks 4 Kidz®

778/822-5672www.bricks4kidz.com/vancouverWith our unique, motorizedLego® models, Bricks 4Kidz® Vancouver is offeringan exciting lineup of summercamps. From our popularSpace Adventures andRobotics Camps to our newMining & Crafting and Bricks4 Girlz Camps, kids will have

a blast with hands-on activitiesand 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!

K12 Plus Learning604/767-0949We offer special summer pro-grams at our centre or yourhome.

Lynn Canyon EcologyCentre604/990-3755, North Vanwww.dnv.org/ecology

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

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

St. George’s SummerPrograms604/221-3601www.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.

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 RichmondStables604/275-1830

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 RockClimbing604/874-2400www.cliffhangerclimbing.com

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 pmBasketball, Soccer, Hockey,Tennis and more! Girls andBoys only options offered, aswell as a UBC WrestlingCamp for ages 12–16.Financial Assistance available.

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] We 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

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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. Looking for aunique way to celebrate yourchild’s birthday? Think ofPlayland for all day fun.www.pne.ca

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

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

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

French InternationalCousteau School ofVancouver Co-ed, grades PS–7North Vancouver604/924-2457www.cousteauschool.org

Fraser AcademyCo-ed, grades 1–12Vancouver604/736-5575www.fraseracademy.ca

Fraser Valley ElementarySchoolCo-ed, K–3

Langley604/533-5469www.fves.bc.ca

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

Madrona School SocietyCo-ed, grades 4–7Vancouver604/499-7303www.madronaschool.com

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independentschoolsAlexander AcademyVancouver, 604/243-9975www.brightoncollege.comAlexander Academy is a Co-edIndependent School for students in Grades 8–12.

Brockton School Co-ed, grades K–11North Vancouver604/929-9201www.brocktonschool.com

Children’s Hearing andSpeech Centre of BCCo-ed, grades K-3Vancouver604/473-0255www.childrenshearing.ca Cognitive based family-focusedschool. Infant, preschool tograde 3. Individualized pro-grams, small teacher to studentratio classes in acousticallyadapted classrooms, Masterqualified teachers with expertisein working with children thatare deaf, hard of hearing or havelanguage and speech delays.

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Marpole Bilingual Montessori SchoolCo-ed, grades PS–KVancouver604/266-1091www.marpolebilingualmontessori.comOur program sets a fantastic founda-tion for your child. With our uniqueapproach to the daily BilingualFrench Program combined with theMontessori Curriculum, your childwill be prepared academically, socially,emotionally and physically.

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

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

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

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

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

Pattison High School604/608-8788 Vancouverwww.pattisonhighschool.ca

Pythagoras AcademyCo-ed, grades JK–7Richmond 604/370-0199www.pythagorasacademy.ca

Richmond Jewish Day SchoolCo-ed grades K–7Richmond604/275-3393www.rjds.ca

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

St. John’s SchoolCo-ed, grades 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

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

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

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

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

Vancouver CollegeBoys, grades K-12Vancouver604/261-4285www.vc.bc.ca

Vancouver Hebrew AcademyCo-ed, grades PS–7Vancouver604/264-1245www.vhebrewacademy.com

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

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

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

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

Westside Montessori AcademyCo-ed, grades PS–3Vancouver604/434-9611www.westsidemontessoriacademy.ca

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

Pre-School, Junior Kindergarten & KindergartenCelebrating Over 25 years of

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Public FrancophoneSchool Listings —Conseil scolairefrancophone de laColombie-Britannique (SD No 93)École Mer-et-montagneK–7, Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire PhoenixGrade 8, Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca

École secondaire Carihi9–12, Campbell River250-923-3359http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca

École La VérendryeK–6, Chilliwack604-858-2666http://verendrye.csf.bc.ca

École Au-coeur-de-l’îleK–12, Comox250-339-1848http://coeurdelile.csf.bc.ca

École du Bois-joliK–6, Delta604-948-7007

http://boisjoli.csf.bc.ca

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

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

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

École des Deux-rivesK–8, Mission604-820-5710http://deuxrives.csf.bc.ca

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

École secondaire deNanaimo8–12, Nanaimo250-714-0761http://oceane.csf.bc.ca

École des Sentiers-alpinsK–7, Nelson250-825-4020http://sentiersalpins.csf.bc.ca

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

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

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

École secondaire dePenticton9–12, 250-770-7691http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca

École des Grands-cèdresK–6, Port Alberni250-714-0761http://grandscedres.csf.bc.ca

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

École Virtuelle8–12, Partout en province778-284-0909http://ecolevirtuelle.csf.bc.ca

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

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

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

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

École des NavigateursK–7, Richmond604-718-5629http://navigateurs.csf.bc.ca

École des GlaciersK–2, Revelstoke250-764-2771http://[email protected]

École des Sept-sommetsK–7, Rossland250-362-3395http://septsommets.csf.bc.ca

École du PacifiqueK–7, Sechelt

604-885-4743http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belonging“It is like when everyone is yourbest friend for real.” – Ben, age 4

Alderwood House is a nature based,early education program in Richmond,

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Le français au CSF, c’est bien plus qu’une langue !

Inscrivez votre enfant dans une des écoles publiques du CSF ! Depuis sa création en 1995, le Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique offre des programmes et des services éducatifs valorisant le plein épanouissement et l’identité culturelle des apprenantes et apprenants francophones de la province. Le conseil compte aujourd’hui plus de 4 700 élèves, 37 écoles publiques et dessert plus d’une centaine de communautés réparties dans l’ensemble de la province.

▪ 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;

▪ haut niveau de réussite scolaire; ▪ portables pour tous;▪ programmes de musique, théâtre.

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

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

École Sophie-MorigeauK–2, Fernie250-531-1115http://sophiemorigeau.csf.bc.ca

preschoolsAdvantage PreschoolBurnaby, 604/435-1263advantagepreschool.ca

Alderwood HouseRichmond, 604/272-5023www.alderwoodhouse.com

Brainbridge BilingualEducation and Fine Arts Ctr.Vancouver, 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.dunbarmemorial-preschool.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 alsohave math, science and man-darin classes for children up to9 years old.

Family Montessori SchoolVancouver604/224-2633, 604/731-8810www.familymontessori.com

Gatehouse MontessoriWest Van, 604/925-1437

Hazelwood Early LearningPort Coquitlam, 604/377-8385www.hazelwoodearlylearning.com

Inglewood ParentParticipation PreschoolWest Van, 604/925-1888www.inglewoodppp.ca

Kids Care PreschoolVancouver, 604/325-2222

La CalypsoVancouver, 924-2457www.lacalypso.org

The French InternationalSchool COUSTEAU hasopened the preschool, LACALYPSO, for children aged3 to 5 years. Located on SouthGranville St., Calypso will fol-low the existing model inNorth Vancouver, includingfour hours of teaching, inFrench, by French teacherscertified by France and BritishColumbia.

Little Mountain MontessoriPreschool Vancouver, 604/709-9621

Little People ParentParticipation PreschoolVancouver, 604/261-2219www.littlepeople.ca

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

Marpole BilingualMontessoriVancouver, 604/266-109www.marpolebilingualmontessori.com

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

Milestone MontessoriDelta, 604/583-1446www.milestonemontessori.ca

Monkey See Monkey DoMontessoriVancouver, 778/840-2659www.monkeyseemonkeydo.ca

Montessori MewsRichmond, 604/522-1351

Morning Glory MontessoriRichmond, 604/272-2821

Pacific Rim MontessoriAcademyVancouver, 604/726-8428www.pacificrimmontessori.com

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

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

Reach for the StarsMontessoriVancouver, 604/688-7827www.reachforthestarsmontessori.com

Sandcastle Park Children’sCentreRichmond, 604/274-8380www.sandcastlepark.ca

www.westsidemontessoriacademy.ca 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver

604 434 9611

Offering Preschool, Lower and Upper Elementary classes

� Enriched Curriculum � Small class sizes� Multi age groupings

We also offer amazing half and full day summer camps in July for children aged 3-12 years.www.wmasummercamp.com

�Limited space available for all grade levels for the 2014/2015 school year

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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

University Hill PreschoolVancouver, 604/228-8610

Vancouver BilingualPreschoolVancouver, 604/261-1221www.vancouverbilingual.com

Wesbrook ParentParticipation PreschoolVancouverinfo@wesbrookpreschool.comwww.wesbrookpreschool.com

Westside MontessoriAcademy at the ItalianCultural CentreVancouver, 604/434-9611www.westsidemontessoriacademy.ca

Westside Montessori SchoolVancouver, 604/731-6594www.westsidemontessori.caWestside Montessori Schoolprovides Preschool and

Kindergarten students withexceptional hands-on experi-ences full of exploration anddiscovery. Limited class sizes,varied learning techniques andintegrating the best education-al approaches make WestsideMontessori School a differentkind of school.

online schoolBurnabyonlineSchool District 41Grades K–12burnabyonline.caStudents work on their owntime with the support of qual-ified teachers. Register now.Visit our website for details.

education &tutoring servicesBC Homeschool Association604/536-2233www.bchomeschool.net

Kumon800/222-6284www.kumon.com

Learning DisabilitiesAssociation604/873-8139; www.ldav.ca

MPM Math604/266-6762www.mpmmath.com

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

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

the largest and most respectedtutoring agencies in the LowerMainland. We provide carefullyscreened certified teachers in allsubjects: Grades 1–12, ESL (alllevels), Special Ed, Study Skills,Gifted Programs and Frenchimmersion. We are easy towork with. Reasonable rates.No upfront fees. Rated A+ withBBB and recipient of awards.

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

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

Sylvan Learning1/800-EDUCATEwww.SylvanLearning.ca

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

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

Accepting Wait List Applications for SY 2015-16VANCOUVER BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL949 West 49th Avenue (at Oak St.)Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T1Phone/Fax: 604.261.1221

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE

The ability to learn languages is highest between birth and age 6. Our French-English preschool program maximizes a child’s natural curiosity and ability to learn a second language during this important window of opportunity.

• Established in 1962 • Caring, experienced & highly qualified bilingual teachers • Bright, extra-spacious classrooms • Private indoor & outdoor play areas • Introduction to French, reading, math, science and nature, music, crafts • Educational field trips

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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 believe playis the key to children’s healthydevelopment. Our childcareprograms are designed to sup-port each child’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

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

RAI Chiropractic604/532-4320www.raichiropractic.ca

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

Richmond Couples andChild Counselling604/279-8992

Simmons CounsellingServices604/[email protected]

communityAlcohol & DrugInformation and ReferralService604/660-9382, 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.comVisit the ICBC website foradvice on buying a child seat

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and take advantage of the ChildSeat Calculator to find the rightfit and seat for your child.

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 Ctr.604/822-8585UBC life & career centre

YMCA of GreaterVancouver/Burnaby604/294-9622

crisis/support servicesBattered Women’s SupportServices Society604/687-1867

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

Parents Support Services Society877/345-9777www.ratcliff.com

dental healthArbutus VillageOrthodonticsVancouver, 604/733-1130 Substantial savings for teensand children on traditionalmetal braces, Ceramix braces& Invisalign express.

BC Orthodontic Groupwww.bcorthodonticsgroup.comCoquitlam Family Ortho -dontics: 604/229-4460Ridge Meadows Ortho dontics:604/229-4460

Guildford Orthodontic Centre: 604/229-4460Vancouver Orthodontics:604/229-4460Langley Orthodontics:604/229-4460

Clear AdvantageOrthodontics604/266-8277www.clearadvantageortho.comCertified specialist in ortho-dontics for children & adults. Oakridge Centre, DowntownVancouver

Coquitlam FamilyOrthodontics604/229-4460www.coquitlamfamilyorthodontics.com

Guildford OrthodonticCentre604/229-4460www.guilfordorthodontics.com

Kits Family DentalDr. Robin Mac604/738-1816 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 Happy Smilesthat 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.com

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

family places BC Association of FamilyResource Programs#106–2590 Granville St.604/738-0068

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

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.

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