Early Learning Programs

Baby Time Family Place

It’s a time and place for new babies to drop in with their grown-ups to connect, to share, to learn from one another. The Family Place Coordinator and occasional guests, and other parents and babies will be there to welcome you. Babies (newborn – crawling) and their families.

Cortes – Gorge Hall Parents & Tots

All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 – 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection. Free, by donation.

Cortes – Manson’s Hall Parents & Tots

All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 – 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection. Free, by donation.

Creating Healthy Families

This program is for parents with children who are crawling and up to age 3. The weekly group has on-site childminding. This childminding allows parents to be in the next room and enjoy a break where they can chat with other parents. Lunch is provided. There are informational topics and guest speakers from the community. One to one support is available.

Ecole Willow Point StrongStart (NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING)

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.

Family Links

A group for ALL members of the family raising a child under 6 years of age. This group offers healthy snacks, activities, peer support, support from the Family Navigator and New Beginnings worker, and much more!

Family Playroom

Play with our toys! Socialize with other humans! This is a drop-in, free-range, self-directed playtime for young children and caregivers.

Family Storytime

Join a librarian for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun. We’ll shake our shakers, wave our scarves, meet neat puppets, guess what’s in the magic box, sing songs, and, of course read an excellent book or two. This is a drop-in program for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Friday Family Place

We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.

Friday Play Group

A group for mothers and their children 0 – 6 years old. This group offers a light lunch, access to support and educational resources, an opportunity to network with other parents and interact in new and exciting ways with your children.

Georgia Park StrongStart **TEMPORARILY CLOSED**

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten.

Homalco Strong Start – Not Currently Running

Strong start is a free drop-in program open to all children from birth to kindergarten and their parents/caregivers. It allows parents and children to participate in a variety of early learning activities to help children learn and grow. The program is hosted every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 8th, 2021 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm at the Homalco Portable located at 1381 Bute Crescent, Campbell River, BC. Currently, there are COVID protocols in place until further notice. To register, please contact Julie Toews at 250-923-0735 or julie.toews@sd72.bca.ca and bring ID for the child on the first day.

Monday Family Place

We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.

Pinecrest Elementary StrongStart Monday, Wednesday & Friday

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten.

Pinecrest Elementary StrongStart Tuesday & Thursday

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten.

Play Gym – Campbell River

FREE – It’s playtime for preschoolers (walking – 5-year-olds) and their grown-ups. The gyms are full of riding toys, tumbling mats, balls, climbers and more. Parents are responsible for their children during the program.

Quadra Family Story Time

Drop in with your little ones for fun stories, songs and rhymes.

Quadra Moms and Babe Drop-in Program

New mothers and mothers-to-be are welcome to attend the baby group that meets every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m to noon in room 1. This is free of charge. Come meet other moms, nurse your baby, share concerns and delight in each other’s babies.

Quadra Parent and Tots &/or Grandparents and Tots Drop-in Program

Drop-in program for tots and their caregiver. There are ride-on toys and crafty supplies for you to play with. Bring a communal snack to share. On Mondays Barb from the Children’s Centre is in attendance with fun activities and games.

Quadra StrongStart

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.

Sandowne StrongStart

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.

Sayward Parents & Tots Gymtime

Let your little ones burn off some energy during playtime in the gym every Monday morning. Children 4 and older pay standard program fees ($2.75). Children 3 and younger are free. No charge for parents during gym time.

Sayward Parents and Tots Swim

Come for a quiet Parents & Tots Drop-In swim program with your little ones. There will be toys for the kids and a chance for caregivers to socialize.

Sayward StrongStart

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.

Sunday Funday (closed until September)

Children will enjoy ride on toys, an obstacle course, and parachute games; in a gym full of tumbling mats, balls, climbers and more. Walking to 7 years.

Wednesday Family Place

We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.

Willow Point Family Place

We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.

Willow Point Family Place

We’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.