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Family Resource Guide 2013 Volume 22, Number 3
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destination fun Adventure Zone Toddler Zone 604/608-6699 Kids Market www.theadventurezone.ca Play area, birthday parties BC Sports Hall of Fame 604/687-5520 www.bcsportshalloffame.com Bear Creek Train 604/501-1232 www.bctrains.com Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 604/293-6500 www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca The Butchart Gardens 250/652-4422 Victoria www.butchartgardens.com Capilano Suspension Bridge 604/985-7474 www.capbridge.com
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 604/664-9009 www.pc.gc.ca/gulfofgoergia cannery
Kids Market 604/689-8447 www.kidsmarket.ca Kids Market is located at the entrance to Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver. .
Historic Stewart Farm 604/592-6956 www.heritage.surrey.ca
Ladner Leisure Centre 604/946-3300
Cliffhanger Indoor Rock Climbing 604/874-2400 www.cliffhangerclimbing.com
George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary 604/946-6980 www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com
Circuit Circus Kids Market 604/608-6699 www.kidsmarket.ca Family entertainment centre/rides and games
Granville Island 604/666-5784 www.granvilleisland.com Greater Vancouver Zoo 604/856-6825 www.gvzoo.com
Honeybee Centre 604/575-2337 www.honeybeecentre.com
Fort Langley 604/888-8835 www.fortlangley.com
Grouse Mountain 604/980-9311 www.grousemountain.com
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 604/738-7827 www.spacecentre.ca
Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve 604/432-6286 Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 604/990-3755 www.dnv.org/ecology
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Maplewood Farm 604/929-5610 www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
Royal BC Museum 888/447-7977 www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Vancouver Maritime Museum 604/257-8300 www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Mount Seymour 604/986-2261 www.mountseymour.com
Science World at TELUS World of Science 604/443-7443 www.scienceworld.ca
Vancouver Police Museum 604/665-3346 www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca Come solve a crime at the Police Museum
Stanley Park 604/257-8400
Young Naturalists’ Club of BC 604/985-3057 www.ync.ca
Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises 604/525-4465 www.vancouverpaddle wheeler.com Parent & Tot Storytimes with the Vancouver Public Library Hotline 604/331-3663 www.vpl.ca Playland Amusement Park 604/253-2311 www.pne.ca Located on the historic PNE grounds, Playland Amusement Park features over 35 exhilarating rides and attractions, fun midway games, and an adventure golf course. It’s also home to Kids Playce, a special zone filled with softplay areas and rides for children aged 2–8. This year Kids Playce will feature two new rides that the entire family can enjoy together! Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Think of Playland for all day fun. Prince of Whales Whale Watching 888/383-4884 www.princeofwhales.com
Stanley Park Children’s Farmyard/Railway 604/257-8530/8531
festivals
UBC Botanical Garden 604/822-5858 www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
Abbotsford International Air Show www.abbotsfordairshow.com August 9–11, 2013
VanDusen Botanical Garden 604/878-9274 (24-Hr Info Line) 604/718-5898 (Family Programs) www.vandusengarden.org
Alcan Dragon Boat Festival 604/688-2382 www.dragonboatbc.ca Aug 24, 2013
Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival 604/739-0559 www.bardonthebeach.org June 12–Sept 14, 2013
Vancouver Art Gallery 604/662-4719 www.vanartgallery.bc.ca Vancouver Canadians Baseball 604/872-5232 www.canadiansbaseball.com
Cedar Cottage Carnival 604/874-4231 www.cedarcottage.org TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival 604/872-5200 www.coastaljazz.ca June 21–July 1, 2013 Haunted Village Burnaby Village Museum www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Illuminares 604/879-8611 www.publicdreams.org Pacific National Exhibition 604/253-2311 www.pne.ca Parade of Lost Souls 604/879-8611 www.publicdreams.org SuperCities Walk 800/268-7582 www.mswalks.ca Vancouver Folk Music Festival 604/602-9798 www.thefestival.bc.ca July 19–21, 2013
museums BC Museum of Mining 800/896-4044 www.bcmuseumofmining.org Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 604/293-6501 www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Canadian Museum of Flight 604/532-0035 www.canadianflight.org Delta Museum and Archives 604/946-9322 www.deltamuseum.ca Imagine Children’s Museum 425/258-116, Everett WA www.imaginecm.org Come have fun in our interactive, fun-filled, hands-on exhibits and incredible rooftop adventure! Japanese Canadian National Museum 604/777-7000 www.jcnm.ca Surrey Museum 604/592-6596 www.heritage.surrey.ca UBC Museum of Anthropology 604/822-5087 www.moa.ubc.ca Vancouver Museum 604/736-4431 www.museumofvancouver.ca West Vancouver Museum and Archives 604/925-7295 www.westvancouver.ca Xaytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre 604/820-9725 www.xaytem.ca
Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade 604/687-0955 www.vancourverpride.ca
water parks
Vancouver International Children’s Festival 604/708-5655 www.childrensfestival.ca May 22–June 2, 2013
Newton Wave Pool 604/501-5540, Surrey
Vancouver International Writers (& Readers) Festival 604/681-6330 www.writersfest.bc.ca
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Whistler Children’s Art Festival www.whistlerartscouncil.com July 13–14 2013 This outdoor festival features a multitude of arts and crafts workshops, wild main stage performances, zany roving characters and free activities. The Festival includes a pre-school area for children aged 3–5, and workshops for kids aged 5–11, kids in grade 7 and 8, and the whole family.
Granville Island Waterpark 604/257-8195, Vancouver
Watermania 604/448-5353, Richmond
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation 604/875-2444 www.bcchf.ca Teach your child that ‘giving’ can feel as good as ‘getting’ by requesting donations in lieu of gifts at your next event. For more information please contact tributeprogram@bcchf.ca.
entertainers Amazing Amanda the Clown Magician 604/726-4896 www.magicclown.ca Anderson Chow 604/526-9643 www.andersonchow.com Balloon & magic entertainment for children. Clownin’ Around Magic 604/682-0244, Kids Market www.clowninaroundmagic.com
The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classes for Kids 778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com
Smartie Pants the Magical Clown 604/726-4896 www.magicclown.ca
High Touch – Science Made Fun Parties 778/737-5277 www.ScienceMadeFunBC.net
StageCoach Parties 1/877/78-STAGE (78243) www.stagecoachschools.ca Pick a theme and let us do all of the hard work! A fun packed way to celebrate your child’s big day. Themed Parties for 4–10 yrs, Murder Mystery Parties for 11–16 yrs. Available throughout the Lower Mainland, we come to you!
Kidzcraftz 604/317-9816 www.kidzcraftz.ca Mad Science 604/591-9115 www.madscience.org/vancouver Michael the Magician 604/434-4800 www.michaelthemagician.com Peter Rooke’s Fun Magic Shows 604/984-6822 Ray Wong Magic Entertainment 604/720 8809 www.raywongmagic.com
Starchild & Company 604/541-0908 www.starchild.bc.ca Sylvia The Balloon Lady 604/739-7717 www.sylviatheballoonlady.com The Ta Daa Lady 604/730-1378 www.angelabrown.ca Tickles and Friends www.ticklestheclown.com
Yeeri Magic 604/306-6229 www.yeeri.com Zox of the Forest 604/710-4234 www.zoxoftheforest.com
Circuit Circus 604/608-6699, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Cowboys and Angels 604/568-6673 www.cowboysandangels.ca
party places
Deer Lake Boat Rentals 604/839-2201 www.deerlakeboatrentals.com
Adventure Zone 604/608-6699, Kids Market www.theadventurezone.ca
The Edge Climbing Centre 604/984-9080 www.edgeclimbing.com
Burnaby Village Museum 604/297-4565 www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Kids of all ages can celebrate their birthday 1920s style! Our party package includes lunch at the Ice Cream Parlour and two rides on our 1925 Parker Carousel. Visit our website for details. Cartwheels Richmond 604/275-0020 Surrey 604/594-1555 www.cartwheels.ca
Fun4Kids Playcentre 604/925-0707 info@westvancouverfunfor kids.ca Grandview Bowling Lanes 604/253-2747 www.grandviewbowling.com The Little Gym 604/539-2543 www.tlglangleybc.com H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 604/738-7827 www.spacecentre.ca
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enjoy together! Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Think of Playland for all day fun. www.pne.ca Princess Spa The Hairloft 604/684-6177, Kids Market www.princessspa.ca Hair salon, ear piercing, birthday parties for girls aged 3–12. Richmond Family Place 604/278-4336 www.richmondfamilyplace.ca
Jellico Station www.jellicostation.com Maplewood Farm 604/929-5610 www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Midnight Cheer Athletics 604/263-6436 www.midnightcheer.com No experience necessary—all groups from minis to adults. Call to tour our gym, for a free class or for more information.
Playland Amusement Park 604/253-2311 www.pne.ca Located on the historic PNE grounds, Playland Amusement Park features over 35 exhilarating rides and attractions, fun midway games, and an adventure golf course. It’s also home to Kids Playce, a special zone filled with soft- play areas and rides for children aged 2–8. This year Kids Playce will feature two new rides that the entire family can
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Richmond Go-Kart Track 604/278-6184 www.richmondgokarts.com Rocky Mountain Flatbread Restaurant 604/730-0321 www.rockymountain flatbread.ca
Thunderbird Community Centre 604/713-1818 www.thunderbirdcc.ca
Just Imagine... Fun Clothing Kitsilano 604/222-3523 Kids Market 604/569-0119 www.dressups.com
Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 604/737-7693 www.phoenixgymnastics.com
Kaboodles Toy Store Vancouver 604/224-5311 Kids Market in Vancouver 604/684-0066 Victoria 250/383-0931 www.kaboodles.ca
Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org Vancouver Maritime Museum 604/257-8300 vancouvermaritime museum.com Vancouver Police Museum 604/665-3346 www.vancouverpolice museum.ca
party supplies
Science World at TELUS World of Science 604/443-7443 www.telusworldofscience.com/ vancouver
Granville Island Toy Co. 604/684-0076 Kids Market www.toycompany.ca
Sportball 604/688-3157 www.sportball.ca
It’s My Party Shop 604/931-6040 www.itsmypartyshop.ca
It’s All Fun & Games 604/253-6727
Knotty Toys 604/683-7854, Kids Market www.knottytoys.com Love Those Loot Bags 604/888-6772 www.lovethoselootbags.com The Party Bazaar 604/873-5241 www.thepartybazaar.com Ribbit’s Candy Corner 604/608-6699, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Splash Toy Shop 604/228-8697 The Village Toy Shop 604/949-0444 www.villagetoyshop.ca
baby needs Active Baby 604/986-8977, North Van www.ActiveBaby.ca Baby On Board 604/273-0884, Richmond www.babyonboard.ca Baby On Board sells MacLaren, Valco Baby, BOB, Mountain Buggy, Peg Perego, Bugaboo, Baby Bjorn, Britax, Skip Hop, and JJ Cole. Baby’s World 604/515-0888, Coquitlam www.babysworld.ca Babykins Products (1992) Ltd. 604/275-2255 www.babykins.com Crocodile 604/742-CROC (2762), Vancouver 604/542-8860, South Surrey www.crocodilebaby.com Dandelion Kids 604/676-1862, Vancouver www.dandelionkids.ca
Hip Baby 604/736-8020, Vancouver www.hipbaby.com Infant Possibilities 604/881-0110, Langley Pebble 604/568.6923, Vancouver www.pebblebaby.com Room for Two 604/255-0508, Vancouver www.roomfor2.ca Scallywags 604/682-3364 Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca
books Blackberry Books 604/685-6188 www.bbooks.ca Humpty Dumpty Books & Music Kids Market 604/683-7009 www.humptydumptybooksandmusic.ca
Vancouver Kidsbooks 604/738-5335 www.kidsbooks.ca
children’s clothing Aunt Em’s 604/738-0340, Vancouver Babes on 4th 604/739-9870, Vancouver Beansprouts 604/871-9782, Vancouver www.beansprouts.ca Bigfoot8 Kids Store 604/464-6388, Coquitlam Boomers & Echoes 604/984-6163, North Van www.boomersandechoes.com Dandelion Kids 604/676-1862, Vancouver 604/949-1862, Port Moody www.dandelionkids.ca Frogs Hollow 604/882-4688, Langley Half Time Sports 604/689-8637, Kids Market
www.kidsmarket.ca Team sports wear, licensed products, Canadiana.
Pebble 604/568-6924 www.pebblebaby.com
Isola Bella 604/266-8808, Vancouver
Scallywags, Kids Market 604/682-3364, Vancouver www.kidsmarket.ca Clothing and accessories for newborns & toddlers to age 5.
Jacadi Vancouver 604/266-5448, Vancouver Jack & Lola 778/340-5225, North Van www.jackandlola.ca Karibou Kids 604/689-1117, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Clothing & accessories, up to age 10. Kuddel Muddel Kids 604/929-2524, Deep Cove Little Treasures ‘on the go’ 604/677-3792, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Lusso Baby 778/340-0648, North Van www.lussobaby.ca Nestings Kids Vancouver 604/734-5437, Vancouver www.nestingskidsvancouver.com
children’s eyewear Della Optique Optometry and Eyewear 604/742-3937, Vancouver www.dellaoptique.com Hollyburn Eye Clinic West Van 604/913-0135 North Van 604/984-2020 www.hollyburneyeclinic.com
children’s shoes Kiddie Kobbler Shoes 604/926-1616, Park Royal Mall
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Panda Shoes 604/266-0025, Oakridge Mall 604/278-4800, Richmond Centre The Shoe Box 604/733-0190, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca
Dance-bodywear and shoes for ballet,tap, jazz, musical theatre and gym, formal gowns and suits for boys and girls, wigs, masks and gifts for dancers.
Melonhead Children’s Hair Care 604/568-5646, Vancouver www.melonhead.ca
Just Imagine… Fun Clothing 604/222-3523, Kitsilano 604/569-0119, Kids Market www.dressups.com Fun – Just Imagine... Fun – Canada’s best costumes for kids since 1988, theatrical makeup, crazy hats, funky glasses and costume props galore. Dance-bodywear and shoes for ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and gym, formal gowns and suits for boys and girls, wigs, masks and gifts for dancers.
Mops on Bellevue 604/926-8689, West Van
music
children’s hair care The Hairloft 604/684-6177, Kids Market www.princessspa.ca
crafts Craft Caravan 604/484-1894 www.craftcaravan.com I’m Impressed Paper Arts 604/684-9869, Kids Market www.imimpressed.ca The best selection of rubber stamps, inks, paper, glitter, stationery, scrapbook and craft supplies, classes. Potato Arts & Crafts 604/681-1601, Kids Market Art supplies and craft kits.
dancewear/ costumes Dance Co. 604/736-3394 www.danceco.com Just Imagine…Dance Kids Market 604/558-0119
Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Vancouver 604/682-5215 North Van 604/986-3118 Langley 604/532-8806 Surrey 604/588-9423 Port Coquitlam 604/464-1118 Prussin Music 604/736-3036 www.prussinmusic.com Looking to buy, rent or repair an instrument? Want to take music lessons? Searching for accessories or sheet music? Come to Prussin Music in Kitsilano. Brass, Woodwind, Strings, Guitars & more.
pet supplies Woofles & Meowz 604/689-3647, Kids Market www.wooflesandmeowz.com Toys and treats for cats and dogs, dog bakery and gifts for you. pmphoto.net
safety Safety Station at BC Children’s Hospital 604/875-2244, Vancouver www.bcchildrens.ca/ safetystation The Safety Station at BC Children’s Hospital is parents’ first choice for safety products and expert advice in one convenient location.
toys & gifts BC Playthings 604/986-4111, North Van 3H Craftworks Society 604/736-2113, Vancouver www.3hcraftworks.com 3H Craftworks has baby gifts, wood toys, sock monkeys Raggedy Anns, clothing and so much more. All handmade by adults with disabilities in Vancouver. 2208 West 4th. Clamshell Giftshop Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.vanaqua.org Camelot Kids 604/688-9766, Kids Market www.camelotkids.com Award winning toys and parenting products from around the world Clownin’ Around Magic Shop 604/682-0244, Kids Market www.clowninaroundmagic.com Magic, juggling and clown supplies Cowboys and Angels Kerrisdale 604/568-6673 www.cowboysandangels.ca
The Crystal Ark Kids Market 604/681-8900 www.thecrystalark.com Crystals and crystal balls, gems, jewellery, books and incense
No Pirates Allowed Toy Store 604/637-7951, Vancouver www.nopiratesallowed.com
The Funky Little Shop 604/682-8404, Kids Market www.kidsmarket.ca Tween gifts, music boxes, personal and room accessories, jewellery,
Toy Jungle 604/925-0741, West Vancouver www.toyjungle.ca
Granville Island Toy Company 604/684-0076, Kids Market www.toycompany.ca Vancouver’s best Playmobil selection. Lego, Brio, puzzles, games, educational toys and more It’s All Fun & Games 604/253-6727, Vancouver Kaboodles Toy Store Vancouver 604/224-5311 Vancouver, Kids Market 604/684-0066 Victoria 250/383-0931 www.kaboodles.ca Kids Market—Granville Island 604/689-8447, Vancouver www.kidsmarket.ca Kites and Puppets 604/685-9877, Kids Market www.kitesandpuppets.ca Kites, puppets, banners, flags, flying toys and windsocks Knotty Toys 604/683-7854, Kids Market www.knottytoys.com Local and international wooden toys, rocking horses and wagons
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Splash Toy Shop 604/228-8697, Vancouver The Toybox 604/738-4322, Vancouver
The Village Toy Shop 604/949-0444, Vancouver www.villagetoyshop.ca
umbrellas Umbrella Shop 604/697-0919, Kids Market www.theumbrellashop.com Every kind of brolly under the sun and rain
independent schools Brockton School 604/929-9201 www.brocktonschool.com
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School Co-ed, grades 2–8 North Vancouver 604/985-5224 www.kgms.ca
Choice School Co-ed, grades K-7 Richmond 604/273-2418 www.choiceschool.org
Madrona School Society Co-ed, grades 4–7 Vancouver 604/732-9965 www.madronaschool.com
Collingwood School Co-ed, JK–12 West Vancouver 604/925-3331 www.collingwood.org
Marpole Bilingual Montessori School Co-ed, PS–K Vancouver 604/266-1091 www.marpolebilingual montessori.com Our program sets a fantastic foundation for your child. With our unique approach to the daily Bilingual French Program combined with the Montessori Curriculum, your child will be prepared academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
Pacific Spirit School Co-ed, K–8 Vancouver 604/222-1900 www.pacificspiritschool.org
Fraser Academy Co-ed, grades 1–12 Vancouver 604/736-5575 www.fraseracademy.ca
Meadowridge School Co-ed, JK–12 Maple Ridge 604/467-4444 www.meadowridge.bc.ca
St. George’s School Boys, grades 1–12 Vancouver 604/224-1304 www.stgeorges.bc.ca
Fraser Valley Elementary School Co-ed, K–3 Langley 604/533-5469 www.fves.bc.ca
Mulgrave School Co-ed, Pre-K–12 West Vancouver 604/922-3223 www.mulgrave.com
St. John’s School Co-ed, K–12 Vancouver 604/732-4434 / 604/629-2458 www.stjohns.bc.ca
Crofton House Girls, grades 1–12 Vancouver 604/263-3255 www.croftonhouse.ca École Française Internationale de Vancouver Co-ed, PS–7 North Vancouver 604/924-2457 www.efiv.org
North Star Montessori Co-ed, PS–7 North Vancouver 604/980-1205 www.northstarmontessori.ca Pacific Rim Montessori Academy Co-ed, K–7 Vancouver 604/726-8428 www.pacificrimmontessori.com
Pattison High School 604/608-8788 Vancouver www.pattisonhighschool.ca Richmond Jewish Day School K–7 Richmond 604/275-3393 www.rjds.ca
St. John’s International School Co-ed, grades 10–12 w/ESL Program Vancouver 604/683-4572 www.stjohnsis.com Southpointe Academy Co-ed, PS–12 Tsawwassen 604/948-8826 www.southpointeacademy.ca Stratford Hall Co-ed, K–12 Vancouver 604/436-0608 www.stratfordhall.ca Traditional Learning Academy Co-ed, K–12 Coquitlam 604/931-7265 www.traditionallearning.com Urban Academy Co-ed, JK–10 New Westminster 604/524-2211 www.urbanacademy.ca Vancouver College 604/261-4285 www.vc.bc.ca Vancouver Hebrew Academy Vancouver 604/264-1245 www.vhebrewacademy.com
Vancouver Montessori School Co-ed, PS–7 Vancouver 604/261-0315 www.vancouvermontessori school.com Vancouver Talmud Torah Co-ed, PS–7 Vancouver 604/736-7307 www.talmudtorah.com Vancouver Waldorf School Co-ed, PS–12 North Vancouver 604/985-7435 www.vws.ca West Point Grey Academy Co-ed, JK–12 Vancouver 604/222-8750 www.wpga.ca Westside Montessori Academy Co-ed, PS-3 Vancouver 604/434-9611 York House School Girls, JK–12 Vancouver 604/736-6551 www.yorkhouse.ca
Public Francophone School Listings — Conseil scolaire francophone de la ColombieBritannique (SD No 93) École Mer-et-montagne K–7 Campbell River 250-923-3359 http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Phoenix Grade 8 Campbell River 250-923-3359 http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Carihi 9–12 Campbell River 250-923-3359 http://meretmontagne.csf.bc.ca
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education École La Vérendrye K–7 Chilliwack 604-858-2666 http://verendrye.csf.bc.ca École Au-coeur-de-l’île K–12 Comox 250-339-1848 http://coeurdelile.csf.bc.ca École du Bois-joli K–7 Delta 604-948-7007 http://boisjoli.csf.bc.ca
Mission 604-820-5710 http://deuxrives.csf.bc.ca
Penticton 250-770-7691 http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca
École Océane K–7 Nanaimo 250-714-0761 http://oceane.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire de Penticton 9–12 250-770-7691 http://entrelacs.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire de Nanaimo 8–12 Nanaimo 250-714-0761 http://oceane.csf.bc.ca
École des Grands-cèdres K–6 Port Alberni 250-714-0761 http://grandscedres.csf.bc.ca
École des Sentiers-alpins K–6 Nelson 250-362-3395 http://sentiersalpins.csf.bc.ca
École des Pionniers-deMaillardville K–12 Port Coquitlam 604-552-7915 http://pionniers.csf.bc.ca
École André-Piolat K–12 North Vancouver 604-980-6040 http://andrepiolat.csf.bc.ca
École Virtuelle 8–12 Partout en province 778-284-0909 http://ecolevirtuelle.csf.bc.ca
École des Voyageurs K–7 Langley 604-881-0222 http://voyageurs.csf.bc.ca
École de la Vallée-dePemberton K–7 Pemberton 604-932-9602 http://pemberton.csf.bc.ca
École Côte-du-soleil K–9 Powell River 604-485-8430 http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca
École des Deux-rives K–7
École Entre-lacs K–8
École Collines-d’or K–7 Kamloops 250-579-9223 http://collinesdor.csf.bc.ca École de l’Anse-au-sable K–12 Kelowna 250-764-2771 http://anseausable.csf.bc.ca
École secondaire Brooks 10–12 Powell River
604-485-8430 http://cotedusoleil.csf.bc.ca École Franco-nord K–7 Prince George 250-612-0755 http://franconord.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Duchess-Park 8–12 Prince George 250-612-0755 http://franconord.csf.bc.ca École des Navigateurs K–7 Richmond 604-718-5629 http://navigateurs.csf.bc.ca École des Glaciers K–2 Revelstoke 250-764-2771 http://glaciers@csf.bc.ca École des Sept-sommets K–6 Rossland 250-362-3395 http://septsommets.csf.bc.ca École du Pacifique K–7 Sechelt 604-885-4743
http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca École secondaire Chatelech 8–12 Sechelt 604-885-4743 http://pacifique.csf.bc.ca École Les Aiglons K–7 Squamish 604-898-3715 http://aiglons.csf.bc.ca École Gabrielle-Roy K–12 Surrey 604-599-6688 http://gabrielleroy.csf.bc.ca École Jack-Cook K–7 Terrace 250-635-9754 http://jackcook.csf.bc.ca École Rose-des-vents K–6 Vancouver 604-267-9022 http://rosedesvents.csf.bc.ca École Anne-Hébert K–6 Vancouver 604-437-4849 http://annehebert.csf.bc.ca
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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 ColombieBritannique 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.
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education École secondaire Jules-Verne 7–12 Vancouver 604-731-8378 http://julesverne.csf.bc.ca École Victor-Brodeur K–12 Victoria 250-220-6010 http://brodeur.csf.bc.ca École La Passerelle K–7 Whistler 604-932-9602 http://passerelle.csf.bc.ca
preschools Advantage Preschool Burnaby, 604/435-1263 advantagepreschool.ca/ Brainbridge Bilingual Education and Fine Arts Centre Vancouver, 604/322-6830 www.brainbridge.ca Brentwood Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Burnaby, 604/294-2671 Burnaby French Language Playschool 604/432-1323 www.bflp.org
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Canyon Heights Preschool North Van, 604/986-5597 www.canyonheights preschool.com Children’s House Montessori Coquitlam, 604/931-1311 www.montessoribc.com Cloverleaf Montessori Surrey, 604/574-9899 Core Education & Fine Arts (CEFA) 604/913-7713 www.cefa.ca Cornerstone Christian Academy Richmond, 604/303-9181 Council of Parent Participation Preschools 604/435-4430, 800/488-0660 www.cpppreschools.bc.ca Discovery Montessori Richmond, 604/807-9796 Discovery Quest Montessori Surrey, 604/581-1620 Dunbar Memorial Preschool Vancouver, 604/222-6065 www.dunbarmemorial preschool.ca Early Foundations Preschool 604/444-3773 www.dsrf.org
Elite Montessori Academy Vancouver, 604/655-2045 www.elitemontessori.ca Located in Dunbar area, with brand new facility, high quality equipments as well as experienced educators, we offers enriched Montessori program for 3–6 year olds. We also have math, science and mandarin classes for children up to 9. Family Montessori School Vancouver 604/224-2633, 604/731-8810 www.familymontessori.com Gatehouse Montessori West Van, 604/925-1437 Inglewood Parent Participation Preschool West Van, 604/925-1888 www.inglewoodppp.ca Kids Care Preschool Vancouver, 604/325-2222 Little Mountain Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Vancouver, 604/709-9621 Little People Parent Participation Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-2219 littlepeople.ca
Little Neighbours Preschool 604/521-5158 ww.littleneighbours.com Marpole Bilingual Montessori Vancouver, 604/266-109 www.marpolebilingual montessori.com Meadow Montessori Elementary & Preschool Maple Ridge, 604/465-3492 www.meadowmontessori.ca The dream of providing your child with a superior quality education that is actually affordable can be attained. Our regular curriculum includes Spanish, music, dance and drama; continuing the tradition of excellence in education that began in 1985. Milestone Montessori Delta, 604/583-1446 www.milestonemontessori.ca Monkey See Monkey Do Montessori Vancouver, 778/371-4659 www.monkeyseemonkeydo.ca
Pacific Rim Montessori Academy Vancouver, 604/726-8428 www.pacificrimmontessori.com Paddington Station Finearts Preschool Richmond, 604/221-0141 www.theartsconnection.ca Pomme d’Api Preschool Vancouver, 604/877-1122 www.pommedapi.org Reach for the Stars Montessori Vancouver, 604/688-7827 www.reachforthestars montessori.com Sandcastle Park Children’s Centre Richmond, 604/274-8380 www.sandcastlepark.ca Stepping Stone Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-5315 www.steppingstonepreschool.org Sunflower Academy Vancouver, 604/222-1114 www.sunfloweracademy.com
Montessori Mews Richmond, 604/522-1351
UBC Lluvia Preschool Vancouver, 604/822-3353 www.childcare.ubc.ca/ programs/preschool
Morning Glory Montessori Richmond, 604/272-2821
University Hill Preschool Vancouver, 604/228-8610
Vancouver Bilingual Preschool Vancouver, 604/261-1221 www.vancouverbilingual.com Wesbrook Parent Participation Preschool Vancouver info@wesbrookpreschool.com www.wesbrookpreschool.com Westside Montessori Academy at the Italian Cultural Centre Vancouver, 604/434-9611 www.westsidemontessori academy.ca
Westside Montessori School Vancouver, 604/731-6594 www.westsidemontessori.ca Westside Montessori School provides Preschool and Kindergarten students with exceptional handson experiences full of exploration and discovery. Limited class sizes, varied learning techniques and integrating the best educational approaches make Westside Montessori School a different kind of school. www.westside montessori.ca
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education School Is Easy Tutoring Also known as Academic Advantage 604/439-1790 or 1-877-ITS EASY Home tutoring. We are one of the largest and most respected tutoring agencies in the Lower Mainland. We provide carefully screened certified teachers in all subjects: Grades 1–12, ESL (all levels), Special Ed, Study Skills, Gifted Programs and French immersion. We are easy to work with. Reasonable rates. No upfront fees. Rated A+ with BBB and recipient of awards.
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Sylvan Learning 1/800-EDUCATE www.SylvanLearning.ca Sylvan creates individual programs in reading, math, writing, homework help, SAT*/ACTR prep and more. Sylvan offers both in-centre and live, online tutoring to inspire confidence in all kids, pre-K through 12th grade.
Oxford Learning Coquitlam 604/464-3090 Richmond 604/233-5566 South Surrey 604/575-1494 Langley 604/534-4089 North Van 604/990-8850 www.oxfordlearning.com Oxford offers personalized programs for every child, in every grade (K–12). We provide after-school programs to meet every need from essential skills such as reading, math, writing and also French. Our Little Reader program offers preschoolers academic programs in a fun environment.
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Marpole Bilingual Montessori (Est. 1985) Pre-School, Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten Celebrating Over 25 years of Montessori Teaching in the Community Our enriched Montessori curriculum includes: The Phonetic approach to Reading & Writing, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Music, Art, French, Yoga and a variety of Cultural subjects. Children are required to wear school uniforms. We offer 2-1/2 hour and 3-1/2 hour programs for 2-1/2 to 5 year olds as well as an Extended day program for 5 year olds. Private English Tutoring and Afterschool Phonics classes are also offered. 1296 W 67TH AVE., VANCOUVER, BC V6P 2T2 FOR AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL TEL:
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dance A-Star Performing & Fine Arts Studio 604/266-3053, Vancouver www.astarstudio.com Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy 604/671-9182, Vancouver www.mozaicoflamenco.com Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts 604/926-6535, West Van The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com The BrightStars Program 604/662-8554, Vancouver www.brightstars.ca Vancouver’s only professional Performing Arts program for
young children ages 1–13. Dance, sing and act to the melody of life. Classes run year round.
Douglas Ballet Academy 604/420-0204, Vancouver www.douglasballet.homestead. com
Crystal Ballroom Dance School 604/323-1238 www.crystalballroom.ca
Academy of International Dance Arts 604/327-9313 www.academyofinternational dancearts.com
Dance Co 604/736-3394, Vancouver www.danceco.com info@danceco.com Dance Co provides unparalleled dance training for all ages and levels. Providing technique and performance while developing confidence and creativity. Programs start throughout the year, for more information visit our website: danceco.com
Gabriela’s Movement Studio 604/272-0607 www.movementstudio.ca gabriela@movementstudio.ca
Dance Expressions 604/574-2277, Surrey www.dancexp.com
Goh Ballet Academy 604/872-4014 info@gohballet.com www.gohballet.com Training institute of provincial champions in the Junior, Intermediate & Senior levels as well as International Gold Medal Award Recipients. Well balanced curriculum, RAD examinations & extensive performance opportunities.
hz Ballet Classique 604/299-9698, Burnaby www.balletclassique.com Just for Kicks School of Dance 604/596-4161, Surrey
lessons in a wide range of instruments. Ongoing lessons in music & dance run Sept–June; session classes in music, dance, theatre, visual and literary art run fall, winter and spring.
North Shore Academy of Dance 604/987-3814
Port Moody School of Dance 604/936-0966 www.portmoodydance.com
Northwest Academy of Performing Arts 604/306-7390 www.NAPAdance.com
Precision Dance Academy 604/939-8277 www.precisiondance.ca
Pacific Dance Arts 604/738-8575 www.pacificdancearts.ca Place des Arts Centre & Music Shool 604/664-1636, Coquitlam www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts provides high quality arts education for all ages and abilities. Over 30 music teachers offer private
Spotlight Dance Centre 604/299-6111, Vancouver Surrey Dance Centre 604/599-9961 www.surreydancecentre.com The Landing Dance Centre 604/325-8653 www.thelandingdance.com Tri-City Dance Centre 604/523-6868, Coquitlam www.tricitydance.com
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Unhinge Dance 778/833-3914 www.unhingedance.ca unhingedance@hotmail.com Vancouver Tap Dance Society 604/253-0293 www.vantapdance.bc.ca Vancouver Academy of Dance 604/231-8293 www.vancouverdance.com Vancouver Academy of Dance offers summer dance camps in ballet, jazz/lyrical, tap, hip hop, acrobatics, ballroom and Chinese Dance at their main location in Richmond. Westside Dance Centre Ltd 604/736-1000 www.westsidedance.ca We offer great classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Hip hop for kids as young as 3 years old, right up to adults.
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Bricks 4 Kidz® provides programs that inspire kids to learn about architecture, engineering and design concepts while having fun building with LEGO® bricks. Now offering After School Enrichment Classes, Camps and Birthday Parties. Ages 5–12. Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art 604/733-1356 www.christiannehayward.com The Lyceum encourages young people to see themselves as readers, writers and artists as they engage with abstract ideas and reflect on their own place in society. Programs include: bookclubs, writers’ workshops, literature and art classes and holiday and summer camps. The Dizzy Whisk – Cooking Classes for Kids 778/998-3530 www.dizzywhisk.com Kimiko’s Japanese Kitchen 604/727-5331 www.kimikoskitchen.com
Sewing with Frances 604/433-1030 www.francessewingschool.com Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-FISH www.visitvanaqua.org
music Allegro Music School Inc. 604/327-7765, Vancouver Arbutus Music Academy 604/736-8767 www.arbutusmusicacademy.com The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca BC Conservatory of Music 604/299-2984, Burnaby www.bcmusic.ca BC Registered Music Teachers Assn. 604/733-5531 The BrightStars Program 604/662-8554, Vancouver www.brightstars.ca Learning life long skills through the study of dance styles, music and movement. Classes range from 2 to 5 yrs.
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Campos Music 604/325-0480 Carillon Music 604/591-1161 www.carillonmusic.com Clavimusic Piano Studios 778/881-0329 www.clavimusic.com Colourstrings Music Studio 604/730-5418, Vancouver www.colourstringsvan.com Delta Community Music School 604/946-1280, Delta Dominanta Music School 604/767-0949, Burnaby www.dominanta.ca Jean Lyons School of Music 604/734-4019 www.jeanlyonsmusic.com Jumpstart Music & Movement 604/777-7179 www.jumpstartmusicand movement.com Langley Community Music School 604/534-2848 www.langleymusic.com
Long & McQuade Music Education Centres www. long-mcquade.com Long & McQuade’s Lesson Centres – comfortable studios, qualified instructors, low rates, no registration fees, and lessons for every age, level and style. Music for Young Children 800/828-4334 www.myc.com Music for Young Children provides a comprehensive music program that integrates keyboard, singing, ear training, sight reading, creative movement, rhythm, music theory and music composition for children age 3–11. Music Teachers on the Go 778/882-7603 info@musicteachersonthego.com www.musicteachersonthego.com North Shore Music Academy 604/925-3403, North Van Noteworthy Music 604/270-3620, Richmond O Music Studios 604/321-1551 www.omusicstudios.com
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Oakridge Music Studio 604/321-1551 www.omusicstudios.com Pacific Academy for Music 604/944-0336, Port Coquitlam www.musicinstructor.net Pacific Piano Studio 604/329-7290 Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School 604/664-1636 www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts provides high quality arts education for all ages and abilities. Over 30 music teachers offer private lessons in a wide range of instruments. Ongoing lessons in music and dance run Sep to Jun; session classes in music, dance, theatre, visual and literary art run fall, winter and spring. Prussin Music 604/736-3036 www.prussinmusic.com Prussin Music has been serving families since 1985. We offer instrument sales, rentals, repairs & lessons. Our teachers are enthusiastic and active
in Vancouver’s musical community. We have lessons for all levels and all ages including summer camps and Suzuki classes. Richmond CommunityMusic School 604/272-5227, Richmond www.richmondmusicschool.ca School of Music and Dance 604/951-3725, Surrey Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 604/291-6864, Burnaby Staccato Music Studios 604/421-3753 www.staccatostudios.com Steveston Music Centre 604/271-3545, Steveston Tom Lee Music 604/685-8471, Vancouver www.tomleemusic.ca At Tom Lee Music Learning Centre, you can enjoy excellent music education in a fun community atmosphere. Students of all ages come together for a positive music making experience at our four key and satellite locations on Vancouver Island. To register, please call 604.688.8929.
Vancouver Academy of Music 604/734-2301 www.vam.bc.ca Kodaly and Orff musicianship classes. Suzuki violin, viola, piano, cello, and flute. Piano group class (ages 4–9). Ballet (ages 31/2–18). RCM music history and theory. Private instruction in piano, classical guitar, band and orchestral instruments. The Violin ABC’s 778/896-5729 www.violin-abc.com Western Conservatory of Music 604/530-0317, White Rock
Bard on the Beach www.bardonthebeach.org/ about-bard-education Our Young Shakespeareans workshops deliver an interactive fun-filled theatrical adventure. Professional actors lead dynamic workshops on the Bard stages all summer. Carousel Theatre for Young People 604/669-3410 www.carouseltheatre.ca CircusWest 604/252-3679 www.circuswest.com E.J.S. School of Fine Arts 604/596-4883
performing & visual arts
Gateway Theatre 604/247-4975 www.gatewaytheatre.com
The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca
In-Studio Art Classes/ Marta Roberson Smyth 604/254-0961 www.martademaria.com Mentoring children from six to sixteen with personalised instruction in small groups.
Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268 www.artsumbrella.com Artspace Children’s Arts Centre www.artspaceforchildren.com
JCC Performing Arts School 604/257-5111, Vancouver
Performing & Fine Arts Studio 604/266-3053, N. Vancouver Place des Arts 604/664-1636 www.placedesarts.ca With small classes, quality instruction and a welcoming environment, Place des Arts Art Centre and Music School offers arts education in a variety of disciplines for all ages and abilities. Rainbow Art School Ltd. 604/733-9524 rainbowartschool@gmail.com Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 604/291-6864, Burnaby StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools 1-877-78-STAGE (78243) www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yr olds. The world’s largest parttime theatre school network, with over 700 locations worldwide in 10 countries! We offer classes in Singing, Dancing and Drama every weekend alongside the school term as well as week long summer camps. Schools locations throughout the Lower
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Mainland: Vancouver Eastside/ Westside, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Victoria. StageCraft Theatre School 604/267-SCTS (7287) www.stagecraft.ca info@stagecraft.ca
Dynamo Swim Club 778/866-6604 www.dynamoswimclub.net
Midnight Cheer Athletics 604/263-6436 Vancouver www.midnightcheer.com
The Edge Climbing Centre 604/984-9080 www.edgeclimbing.com
North Shore Equestrian Centre 604/988-5131 www.wecreateriders.com
Jump! Gymnastics 604/568-9690 www.jumpgymnastics.ca
Surrey Art Gallery 604/501-5566
Kids in Motion 604/970-7945 www.kids-inmotion.ca
Vancouver Film School 604/685-5808 Vancouver Youth Theatre 604/877-0678 www.vyt.ca
Langley Gymnastics Foundation 604/532-1022 www.langleygymnastics.org
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The Little Gym of Langley 604/539-2543 www.thelittlegym.com
Aquaventures Swim Centre 604/736-SWIM www.aquaventuresswim.com Award-winning program in tropical warm water. Atlantis Programs 604/874-6464, Vancouver www.atlantisprograms.com Club Aviva 604/526-4464, Coquitlam www.clubaviva.citysoup.ca
Marina’s Swim School 604/818-4650 www.marinaswimschool.com Marina’s Swim School is offering swim lessons for kids and adults of all ages and abilities. We have the unique style and methods, semi-private teaching environment, tropical warm water. Maynard’s Pony Meadows 604/261-1295
Quantum Gymnastics Centre 604/465-9293, Maple Ridge www.quantumgym.com RBL Basketball 604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295 www.RBLBasketball.ca Instructional programs, leagues, holiday camps for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Grade 10. Richmond Gymnastics Association 604/278-3614 www.richmond gymnastics.com Sportball 604/688-3157 www.sportball.ca Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months to 12 years. Children are introduced to eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, football, basketball, baseball, vol-
leyball, tennis and golf. Sportball offers weekly programs, outdoor soccer, camps during school holidays, and birthday parties. Come try a free trial class! See our website for a location near you.
UBC Gymnastics 604/822-0207
Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre 604/574-5481 www.twinriversequestrian.com
White Rock Gymnastics 604/542-0386 www.whiterockgymnastics.com
Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 604/737-7693 www.phoenixgymnastics.com
FINNEGAN SUMMER at VANCOUVER COLLEGE Co-ed Camps Register Now … Space is Limited Pre-K Camp, Academic Enrichment, Math 7/8 Preview, Sports Development (Football, Basketball, Rowing, Lacrosse, Hockey), Public Speaking & Debate, and more ... x Camp facilitators are experienced teachers. x Program brochure & application form are available online. x Convenient location at 39th & Cartier Street.
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art, music, drama & dance The Arts Connection 604/241-0141, Richmond www.theartsconnection.ca Arts Umbrella 604/681-5268, Vancouver www.artsumbrella.com Get inspired this summer! Through hands-on visual, media and performing arts programs, children and youth ages 3–19 are immersed in creative, discovery and fun. Registration available now! Classes also available year round. Check the website for details. Bard on the Beach: Young Shakespeareans 604/737-0625, Vancouver www.bardonthebeach.org Our Young Shakespeareans workshops deliver an interactive fun-filled theatrical adventure. Professional actors lead dynamic workshops on the Bard stages all summer.
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Camp Monarch, Music, Art & Dance 604/723-8151, North Van www.campmonarch.ca Cowboys and Angels 604/568-6673 www.cowboysandangels.ca Dance Co 604/736-3394 danceco.com Dance Co provides unparalleled dance training for all ages and levels. Providing technique and performance while developing confidence and creativity. Programs start throughout the year, for more information visit our website. Evergreen Cultural Centre 604/927-6555, Coquitlam www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca Gateway Academy’s Summer Camp 604/247-4975, Richmond www.gatewaytheatre.com Goh Ballet 604/872-4014 admin@gohballet.com
Join us this summer to experience unique and enriching ballet and creative movement workshops designed specifically for budding dancers ages 4–7.Call or email to register. Jean Lyons School of Music 604/734-4019 www.jeanlyonsmusic.com Place des Arts Art Centre & Music School 604/664-1636, Coquitlam www.placedesarts.ca Place des Arts Summer Fun! Art Camp 6 weeks: July 2 to Aug. 9, 2013. Summer Fun! offers flexibility, choice and lots of summertime fun for children ages 5-7 & 8-12. Our half-day, week-long workshops for 11-14 year olds provide more intensive experiences in a range of visual and performing arts disciplines. Prussin Music 604/736-3036 www.prussinmusic.com Want to play in a Jazz Ensemble? Interested in Fiddle
or Songwriting? How about Girls with Guitars or Campfire Songs? Does Music for Children sound interesting? All at Prussin this summer. StageCoach Theatre Arts 877/78-STAGE (78243) www.stagecoachschools.ca Sing, Dance, Act! For 4–18 yr olds. The world’s largest parttime theatre school network, with over 700 locations worldwide in 10 countries! We offer classes in Singing, Dancing and Drama every weekend alongside the school term as well as week long summer camps. Schools locations throughout the Lower Mainland: Vancouver Eastside/ Westside, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Victoria. Stagecraft Theatre Schools Ltd. 604/267-7287 www.stagecraft.ca Vancouver/North Shore/ West Van
“Summer in the City” weekly Art Camps 604/737-2636, Suzy Birstein www.suzybirstein.com Summer Music at UBC 604/822-3113 www.summer.music.ubc.ca Vancouver Academy of Dance 604/231-8293 www.vancouverdance.com Vancouver/Richmond. Quality dance training. Starting this July, 5 weeks of summer programs in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, breakdancin’, Chinese dance, Ballroom and Acrobatics. Vancouver Academy of Music 604/734-2301 www.vam.bc.ca Experience a taste of what VAM has to offer during our one-week summer camps, Soundfest, July 9 – August 3. Contact us for details and registration.
Vancouver Tap Dance Society 604/253-0293, Vancouver Westside Dance Centre 604/736-1000 www.westsidedance.ca Visit our website for details on summer camps.
general activities Alexandra Neighbourhood House 604/535-0015 Programs for children and families throughout Metro Vancouver. Residential Summer Camps include a 5 day camp for Families with limited resources, as well as a weekend Family Camp for families with teens/preteens with developmental challenges. False Creek C.C. Daycamps 604/257-8195, Vancouver www.falsecreekcc.ca Offers canoe/kayak camps, recreational camps and leadership camps for ages 3–14.
In Wonderland Summer Camp 604/872-4665 www.inwonderland.ca Our camps offer a creative fun and artistic experience for your child. Visit our website for details Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622 www.langarafamilyymca.org Ages 3–16; Hours 8 am–5 pm Preschool, Adventure, Leadership, and Counsellor in Training Camps. Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Licensed Out-of-School Care at Florence Nightingale School 604/879-8208 www.mpnh.org 8 weeks of licensed summer care for 20 children 5–10 years old North Vancouver Recreation Commission 604/987-PLAY (7529) www.northvanrec.com SFU Summer Camps 778/782-4965 www.sfu.ca/camps
Sunset Community Centre 604/718-6505, Vancouver www.mysunset.net Vancouver College: A Finnegan Summer 604/261-4285 www.vc.bc.ca
specialty BC SPCA Among Animals Camp 604/599-7297 www.spca.bc.ca/youth/ whats-happening Bricks 4 Kidz 778/822-5672 www.bricks4kidz.com/vancouver With our unique, motorized Lego® models, Bricks 4 Kidz® Vancouver is offering an exciting lineup of summer camps.From our popular Space Adventures Camps and Robotics to our new Bricks Olympics Camp, kids will have a blast with hands-on, activities and challenges. Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art 604/733-1356 The Lyceum encourages young people to see them-
selves as readers, writers and artists as they engage with abstract ideas and reflect on their own place in society. Programs include: bookclubs, writers’ workshops, literature and art classes and holiday and summer camps. Heritage Summer Daycamps 604/592-6956 Spend a summer day on the farm at Historic Stewart Farm doing things the old-fashioned way! Tend the garden, go on a nature walk, play games, be a river pirate, and more–there is a different theme every day! Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 604/990-3755 www.dnv.org/ecology North Vancouver Oxford Learning N. Vancouver 604/990-8850 Coquitlam 604/936-1371 Richmond 604/233-5566 South Surrey 604/575-1494 Langley 604/534-4089 www.oxfordlearning.com St. George’s Summer Programs 604/221-3601 www.summeratstgeorges.ca Vancouver, Dunbar area
Science Camps – HT Science Made Fun 778/737-5277 www.ScienceMadeFunBC.net Science World at TELUS World of Science 604/443-7443 www.telusworldofscience.com/ Dive into Summer Camp at the Vancouver Aquarium 604/659-3552 www.vanaqua.org Kids explore the intriguing world of marine mammals, fabulous fish and other cool creatures through hands-on activities, exploration, games and crafts. Plus check out the behind-the-scenes action! Remember Members save 20%. Westside Church Day Camps Cosmic City & Beyond! 604/263-2314, Kistilano www.churchonthewestside.com Visit our website for all the details on our outer space themed camps packed with games, crafts, science, singing and local trips.
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2013 Summer Programs:
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Writing and Book Camp (Vancouver Public Library) 604/331-4093 www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/ events/details/bookcamp
sports
residential camps
Aquaventures Swim Centre 604/736-SWIM www.aquaventuresswim.com Vancouver
Camp Qwanoes 250/246-3014 www.qwanoes.ca Qwanoes is a youth-oriented high-adventure Christian camp seeking to encourage biblical discipleship through relationship-focused, fun-oriented, and Christ-centred programs.Wild action and pure fun, real relationships, awesome counselors, great music, a world of discovery, all in one amazing setting.
The Academy at Richmond Stables 604/275-1830
Athletes in Action 604/514-2079 www.athletesinaction.com Cartwheels 604/275-0020 or 604/594-1555 www.cartwheels incorporated.com Richmond/Surrey Fitba—Soccer Player Development 604/340-1263 www.fitba.ca
Outward Bound 1-888-OURWARD (688-9273) ext 209 www.outwardbound.ca
Jump Gymnastics 604/568-9690 www.jumpgymnastics.ca
Webbs Holiday Acres 604/857-1712 www.webbsholidayacres.ca
Langara Family YMCA 604/324-9622 www.langarafamilyymca.org Ages 6–12: Hours 8 am–5 pm
RBL Basketball 604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295 www.RBLBasketball.ca Week long camps for boys and girls from kindergarten to Grade 10. Two to three hours each day. The Little Gym 604/539-2543 www.thelittlegym.com Call for summer day camp details. Oval Sport Camps Richmond Olympic Oval 778/296-1400 www.camps@richmondoval.ca We offer 49 different sports camps for ages 6–16. Visit our website for details.
Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre 604/574-5481 www.twinrivers equestrian.com
Pedalheads Bike Camp 604/874-6464 www.pedalheads.ca Vancouver
UBC Sport Camps 604/822-6121 www.ubccamps.ca Vancouver
Royal Soccer 800/427-0536 www.royalsoccer.com Royal Soccer is excited to offer our #1 grassroots soccer camp in Canada. Open to boys & girls ages 5 to 13 at multiple BC locations during July & August.
Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 604/737-7693 www.phoenixgymnastics.com
Win A full scholarship for a Goh Ballet Children’s Summer Dance Workshop.
Workshops run July 8–August 2 2013 Goh Ballet’s popular Children’s Summer Dance Workshops are back! Dance in a magical kingdom and explore the possibilities within in these one week workshops tailored for budding dancers ages 4–7. One lucky young dancer will win a free one week workshop with the Goh Ballet and have the opportunity to take creative movement classes, delve into captivating stories and create unique and fun crafts related to the week’s fairy tale ballet theme. For more information on schedules, classes and themes visit www.gohballet.com. To register, contact the Goh Ballet Academy at 604.872.4014 or admin@gohballet.com. To enter contest visit www.bcparent.ca
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Sportball 604/688-3157 Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months to 12 years. Children are introduced to eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Sportball offers weekly programs, outdoor soccer, camps during school holidays, and birthday parties. Come try a free trial class! See our website for a location near you.
adoption services
www.vancouverkidsland.com Qualified nannies, babysitters & caregivers.
The Adoptive Families Association of BC 604/320-7330 www.bcadoption.com
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Licensed Childcare 604/879-8208 childcare@mpnh.org Preschool, before and after school care at Florence Nightingale School ES. Yearround daycare. We believe play is the key to children’s healthy development. Our childcare programs are designed to support each child’s place in their culture/group and promote a sense of belonging.
Sunrise Family Services Society 604/984-2488 or 888/984-2488 www.sunriseadoption.com Creating the joy of family by adopting.
child care Burnaby/New Westminster Child Care Resource & Referral 604/294-1109
North Shore Excel Services 604/782-5479
International Nannies & Homecare Ltd 604/609-9925 or 800/820-8308 www.internationalnannies.com
Optimum Childcare & Nannies Inc 604/671-4965 www.opti-mum.com
Kids Land Childcare Centre 604/985-KIDS(5437)
Paragon Personnel 604/298-6633
Reliable Nanny and Caregiver Placement Agency 778/388-2751 www.reliablenanny.com Surrey, Delta, & White Rock Child Care Resource & Referral 604/572-8032 Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre 604/709-5661 Westcoast Family Information Referral 604/709-5699
chiropractor Bonn Chiropractic Inc. 604/688-KIDS (5437) www.bonnchiropractic.com Family Chiropratic Dr. Sabrina Chen-See Family Wellness Chiropractor 604-566-9088 www.DrChenSee.com
Sheu Physiotherapy & Chiropractic Clinic 604/738-1168 SheuPhysiotherapy.com SheuChiropractic.com Craniosacral therapy
Harbourside Counseling Centre 604/689-9116 www.childinfo.ca Michele Hucul-Kambolis, clinician and parenting educator, focuses on mind-body wellness.
Vancouver Chiropractic 604/685-0052 www.vancouverchiropratic.ca We offer chiropractic care for the active family.
KDK Counselling 604/786-0709 www.kdkcounselling.com
counselling Burnaby Central Park 604/439-1499 www.patriciamossman.com Child and Family Therapy Janice Ebenstiner, M.A. 604/787-7258 www.kerrisdalecounselling services.com Supporting families to reduce stress and improve coping and communication.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BC’s Information Source for Children, Youth & Families 604/875-2084 Toll Free 1800-665-1822 www.keltymentalhealth.ca Professional staff and a F.O.R.C.E. parent peer support worker help children, youth and families find information, support & treatment options on mental health and substance use issues. Dr. Limbos 604/346-6505 www.limboschildpsychology.com
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Richmond Couples and Child Counselling 604/279-8992
Canadian National Institute for the Blind 604/431-2121
Immigrant Services Society of BC 604/684-2561
crisis/support services
Simmons Counselling Services 604/240-0592 johanna@simmons counselling.ca www.simmonscounselling.ca
Children’s Centre for Ability 604/451-5511
Learning Disabilities Association of BC— Vancouver Chapter 604/873-8139
Battered Women’s Support Services Society 604/687-1867
Health BC Dietitian Services 604/732-9191 or 800/667-3438 Developmental Disabilities Association 604/273-9778
community Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service 604/660-9382, 800/663-1441 24-hour hotline for people seeking help with alcohol and drug abuse. Autism Society of BC 604/434-0880 www.autismbc.ca BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 604/875-0188 BC Epilepsy Society 604/875-6704 BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities 604/873-1865 Burnaby Multicultural Society 604/431-4131
Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604/731-4951 Family Services of the North Shore 604/988-5281 Food Banks 604/876-3601 ICBC Child Restraints— Car Seat Safety 604/661-2800 or 800/6633051; www.icbc.com Check out the ICBC website for advice on buying a child seat and take advantage of the Child Seat Calculator to find the right fit and seat for your child.
Homeopathic Immunizations Boost Immune Systems for Drug-Free Children
604.568.4663 info@accessnaturalhealing.com www.accessnaturalhealing.com
Shampoo and body wash for the whole family. All our coconut products are organic and sulphate free. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW AND ORDER
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Dr. Marisa Marciano Naturopathic Physician
dr.marisamarciano@gmail.com doctormarciano.com 604 355 71o6 쐍 LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR 쐍 B.A KINESIOLOGY 쐍 CRANIOSACRAL & ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY 쐍 BOTANICAL MEDICINE NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE COUNSELING 쐍 CREATIVITY & COMPASSION
Free introductory consultations available by request.
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Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy 778/322-1242; www.skilled kids.com St. John Ambulance 604/321-2651 For information on First Aid courses Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre 604/251-4844 Vancouver Resource Society for the Physically Disabled 604/731-1020 www.volunteervancouver.ca Burnaby 604/294-5533 Vancouver 604/875-9144 Women’s Resources Centre UBC life and career centre 604/822-8585 YMCA of Greater Vancouver/Burnaby 604/294-9622
Kids Help Phone 800/668-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca Parents Support Services Society 877/345-9777 Ratcliff & Company LLP Wills and Estates Lawyer 604/988-5201 www.ratcliff.com William R. Storey Law Corporation 604/731-5676
dental health BC Orthodontic Group www.bcorthodonticsgroup.com Coquitlam Family Orthodontics: 604/229-4460 Ridge Meadows Orthodontics: 604/229-4460 Guildford Orthodontic Centre: 604/229-4460 Vancouver Orthodontics: 604/229-4460
Langley Orthodontics: 604/229-4460 We’re one of the largest providers of child and adult orthodontics care in the Lower Mainland. You'll get the finest orthodontic treatment & services available which guarantee you the best possible outcome, fewer appointments and often reduced treatment time. Visit our website for more into and our convenient locations. Clear Advantage Orthodontics 604/266-8277 www.clearadvantageortho.com Certified Specialist In Orthodontics For Children & Adults. Oakridge Centre, Downtown Vancouver Coquitlam Family Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.coquitlamfamily orthodontics.com Guildford Orthodontic Centre 604/229-4460 www.guilfordorthdontics.com Kits Family Dental Dr. Robin Mac
604/738-1816 www.kits familydental.com Langley Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.langleyorthodontics.com Little Smiles Dental Centre 604/222-2206 www.thelittesmiles.com Dr. Jong Hyun Ban is a certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. He provides dentistry for children and young adolescents. Let your child’s dental visit be a positive experience. Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre Pediatric Dent. 604/461-4980 Orthodontics 604/461-9160 Monarch Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic Centre has been providing quality dental care for infants, children, and adolescents since 1997. We offer a wide range of specialized services including sedation and general anesthesia. Our goal is to “Build Healthy Happy Smiles that Last a Lifetime”. Pacific Pediatric Dental Centre 604/983-2253
Ridge Meadows Family Orthodontics 604/229-4460 www.ridgemeadows orthodontics.com
doula services
Tot 2 Teen Dental 604/569-3669 www.tot2teendental.com Dr. Anita Gartner is a certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. She is commited to providing quality preventative and restorative services while creating a positive experience for your child.
family places
Vancouver Pediatric Dental 604/229-6262 www.vancouverpediatric dental.com Vancouver Pediatric Dental practices a full scope of pediatric dentistry services. Our office is catered to children and teens and has the specialized equipment, facility and staff to properly address today’s most demanding pediatric dentistry needs in a fun, warm and caring environment. Tooth Fairy Approved!
Doula Services Association of BC 604/515-5588 www.bcdoulas.org
BC Association of Family Resource Programs #106–2590 Granville Street 604/738-0068 Branching Out Family Drop-in Riley Park Recreation Centre 50 E. 30th Avenue, Vancouver 604/257-8545
Marpole-Oakridge Family Place 1305 W. 70th 604/263-1405 Mount Pleasant Family Centre 2910 St. George St. 604/872-6757 New Westminster Family Place #101–936th St., New West 604/520-3666 Richmond Family Place 604/278-4336 www.richmondfamilyplace.ca
foster parenting Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society 604/216-7447 www.vacfss.com We work with families who are overwhelmed by their circumstances and need temporary or long-term care for their children. We are seeking caring people in the Greater Vancouver and Richmond area who are willing to share their homes and provide foster care for Aboriginal children in need. Call for more information.
Burnaby Family Place 410 Clare Ave., Burnaby 604/299-5112
South Vancouver Family Place 7710 Nanaimo St., Vancouver 604/325-5213
East Burnaby Family Place 9528 Erickson Dr., Burnaby 604/444-1090
Westside Family Place 2819 West 11th Avenue 604/738-2819
Eastside Family Place 1661 Napier Street 604/255-9841
Abbotsford Public Health Service 604/864-3400
fitness
Guilford Family Place 10256–154 Street, Surrey 604/583-3844
Bare Fit and Pregnant Postnatal Fitness 604/312-3814
The Care Centre 604/518-6455 www.thecare.ca
Langley Family Place 6080 200 St., Langley 604/533-4425
Energy Group Fitness 604/716-3704 www.energygroupfitness.ca
health
Chilliwack Public Health Services 604/702-4900 College of Midwives of BC 604/742-2230
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Greater Vancouver Mental Health Service 604/874-7626
health units/ centres
Healthy Kids Program 866/866-0800 Provincial medical insurance subsidy for children under 18 years.
Burnaby Health Department 604/918-7605
La Leche League 604/520-4623 Midwives Association of BC 604/736-5976 Pollock Clinics— Dr. Neil Pollock 604/717-6200 www.pollockclinics.com Safety Station 604/875-2244 www.bcchildrens.ca/safetystation The Safety Station at BC Children’s Hospital is parent’s first choice for safety products and expert advice in one convenient location. Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre 888/288-8682 Vancouver Women’s Health Collective 604/736-5262
Cloverdale Health Unit 604/575-5100 Coquitlam Health Services 604/949-7200
Port Moody Health Services 604/949-7200 Ravensong Health Centre 604/709-6400 South Community Health Office 604/321-6151
Guildford Health Unit 604/587-4750
South Delta/Ladner Health Unit 604/952-3550
Maple Ridge Health Services 604/476-7000
South Fraser Health Unit 604/587-7610
New West Health Services 604/777-6740
Vancouver Community Health Services 604/872-2511
Newton Health Unit 604/592-2000 North Delta Health Unit 604/507-5400
West Community Health Centre 604/904-6200
North Shore Community Health 604/983-6700
homeopathy
North Surrey Health Unit 604/587-7900 Parkgate Health Centre 604/904-6450 Port Coquitlam Health Services 604/777-8700
Access Natural Healing 604/568-4663 www.accessnaturalhealing.com Access Natural Healing Centre. Discounted Family Rates for Homeopathy. Safe for newborns, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
infant circumcision
Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby with children newborn to 2 years of age. 7 days per week 8:30 am–10:00 pm.
Pollock Clinics 604/717-6200 www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock has safely performed over 30,000 circumcisions. A safe and virtually painless 30-second circumcision technique. For more info on our technique visit our website or call us.
miscellaneous Family Support Outreach (in-home parenting support) Surrey Community Services 604/584-5811 Holistic Moms Network North Shore Area Chapter www.holisticmoms.org
maternity & infant Bloom Community Midwives 604/609-3550 www.bloomcommunity midwives.com Complete and personalized maternity care. Experience pregnancy, birth and the newborn stage with confidence and joy.
Lifebank Cryogenics Corporation 604/738-2722; 888/888-7836 www.lifebank.com Options for Sexual Health 604/731-4252 Pacific Post Partum Support Society 604/255-7999 www.postpartum.org
Midwives Association of BC 604/736-5976
Safety Station 604/875-2244 www.bcchildrens.ca/safetystation
Vancouver Richmond Health Board Newborn Hotline 604/737-3737 Servicing families in
Tri Cities Moms Group http://www.meetup.com/ Tri-Cities-Mom-Baby-andToddler-Group/
VASECTOMY No-Scalpel No-Needle No Metal Clips TRUST OUR EXPERIENCE! Dr. Pollock has safely performed over 15,000 vasectomies. • Takes under 6 minutes • Virtually painless • BC’s most referred to vasectomy physician (10+ years) • Our Success rate is greater than 99.9%. • Online registration saves you time – have a consultation and vasectomy in a single visit.
Let your child’s dental visit be a positive experience. Prevention and maintenance of good oral health is our focus. LITTLE SMILES DENTAL CENTRE Dr. Jong Hyun Ban
OFFICES IN VANCOUVER AND NEW
WESTMINISTER
DDS, FRCD(C)
604 –717– 6200
Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry 3770 West 10th Ave Vancouver, BC
FOR MORE INFORMATION,INCLUDING A VIDEO, VISIT
www.pollockclinics.com FOR INFANT CIRCUMCISION, VISIT
www.circumcisionvancouver.com
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www.thelittlesmiles.com
(604) 222-2206
We accept expectant parents, foster parents, grandparents with little ones from newborn to 5 years old. Our group hosts play dates, discussion groups, information nights, Moms night out, community events, online support from Beautiful Babies Midwifery, Sleep Consultants and community leaders. We have an extensive discussion board and produce 6 newsletters a year.
naturopathic physician Dr. Marisa Marciano, Naturopathic Physician 604/355-7106 www.doctormarciano.com Visit my website for info on my services.
nutrition
Corinne Eisler, Registered Dietitian and Pediatric Nutrition Expert 604 738-4344? www.eislerforkids.com?? NOWBC Local Organic Food Co-op 604/222-0262 www.nowbc.ca Piccolissimo 604/836-9931 www.piccolissmo.ca Healthy and convenient alternative to fast food for a hot lunch program. Lunch delivered to your child at school. Preserved BC Sunshine 604/329-5362 www.preservedbcsunshine.com
optometrists
BC Women’s Hospital 604/875-2330 Nutrition counseling for pregnant women.
B.C. Association of Optometrists 888/393-2226 www.whatcouldbemore important.com
Bobo Baby Frozen Organic Baby Meals 604/298-2985 www.bobobaby.com
Della Optique Optometry and Eyewear 604/742-3937 www.dellaoptique.com
Hollyburn Eye Clinic West Van 604/913-0135 North Van 604/984-2020 www.hollyburneyeclinic.com InSight Developmental Learning 604/455-4077 info@insightlearning.ca A multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to your child’s success. Lynn Valley Optometry 604/987-9191 www.lynnvalleyoptometry.com
parenting support Canuck Place—A Children’s Hospice 604/731-4847 Parent Support Services Society of BC 604/669-1616 www.parentsupportbc.ca Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver 604/876-2447 Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland 604/873-4525
CHADD Vancouver (Children and adults with ADD) 604/222-4043 www.vcn.bc.ca/chaddvan/ welcome.htm Options for Sexual Health 604/731-4252 Pacific Post Partum Support Society 604/255-7999 Richmond Delta Parents of Twins & Triplets Club www.richmonddelta multiples.ca Vancouver Twins and More www.vancouvertwins.com Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society 604/872-6723; Toll free 1/877/982-2377 www.vacfss.com We are a non-profit society providing a wide range of delegated and non-delegated services to urban Aboriginal children and families living in the Greater Vancouver area. These services fall within four departments: Guardianship, Residential Resources, Child Protection and Family
Preservation and Reunification. Each program works to support children and families in overcoming their challenges and staying connected to their cultures. Call for more info.
neighbourhood houses Cedar Cottage 4065 Victoria Dr. 604/874-4231 Collingwood 5288 Joyce St. 604/435-0323 Gordon 1019 Broughton St. 604/683-2554 Kitsilano 2325 W. 7th Ave. 604/736-3588 Kiwassa 2425 Oxford St. 604/254-5401 Little Mountain 3981 Main St. 604/879-7104 Mount Pleasant 800 E. Broadway 604/879-8208
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North Shore 225 E. 2nd St., North Van 604/987-8138 South Vancouver 6470 Victoria Dr. 604/324-6212
research Early Development Research Group 604/822-9540 Help us find out how children learn. The Gecko Project 604/827-3426 Gecko.Project@ubc.ca
ultrasounds My 3D Ultrasound—In Association with Greig Associates 604/267-3DUS (3387) www.my3dultrasound.com
vasectomy Pollock Clinics 604/717-6200 www.pollockclinics.com Dr. Pollock is the largest provider of Vasectomy in BC. He offers a six-minute, virtually bloodless, virtually painless, procedure covered by MSP.
The Ophthalmology Research Lab 604/875-2345 x7853 Recruiting participants with normal vision (glasses ok) for a study on lazy eye.
Call 911 for Ambulance/Fire/ Police Emergency Air or Marine Emergency 1-800-567-5111 Animal Emergencies (Nights) 604-879-7343 B.C. Gas Leaks & Odours 1-800-663-9911 BC Nurse Line 604-215-4700, 1-866-215-4700 Puts you in touch with a registered nurse, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Spill, Tsunami 1-800-663-3456 Emergency Preparedness www.pep.bc.ca
UBC Nutrition Research Program 604/875-2345 ext 7156 Participate in a nutrition study.
Help Line for Children (Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect) throughout the province 310-1234; www.safekidbc.ca
“YOUR CHILD’S CARE IS OUR FOCUS”
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DR. GARTNER, Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, with Irina and Alison
쐍 Building relationships with families 쐍 Promoting good oral health and well being 쐍 Providing quality preventative and restorative services 쐍 Creating a caring environment and a positive experience
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Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Newborn Hotline 604-737-3737 open 365 days per year, 8:30 am–10 pm, 7 days/week, information and referral about babies to age 2 Poison Control Centre 604-682-5050 1-800-567-8911 Sexual Assault Centre (For Victims of Sexual Assault) Rape Crisis Centre – W.A.V.A.W. 1-800-392-7583 604-255-6228 (business line) www.wavaw.ca Rape Relief 604-872-8212 Telecare Crisis Line 604-852-9099 24 hr crisis line, Christian based
Youth Against Violence Line 1-800-680-4264 The Crisis Centre www.YouthinBC.com 1-800-SUICIDE 604/872-3311 The Distress Phone Services provide confidential, nonjudgmental, free emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. YouthInBC.com is an online resource where youth in distress can: get help through real-time online chat with a trained volunteer, learn more about common issues and concerns (e.g. bullying, depression, etc.), find resources through an online library of websites and community resources, and be heard by sharing experiences on the blog.
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