Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

Panda Bear Children's Place

Description of Services:

Summer Program for children in kindergarten to grade 5 is running July 4 to September 2, 2011. Open 6:45 am to 6:15 pm. Cost is $700/month, $185/week or $40/day as available. Outings and 2 snacks per day included in the fee. Swimming lessons at Rocky Point pool in Port Moody (Aug. 2 to Aug. 12) are optional and the fee is paid by the parent.

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent’s specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

Coquitlam Public Library

Description of Services:

Story times for children from Birth to Grade 5, Teen programs (Reading Buddies, Teen council, French Conversation).  Special needs children always welcome.

All programs are free and drop-in.

Westcoast Family Centres (formerly Westcoast Family Resources)

Description of Services:

Westcoast Family Centres provides intensive parenting and support work on an Outreach basis to assist families in the Tri- Cities who are involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Referrals for Family Support must come from MCFD. Issues addressed may include: parenting skill building, community resource links, securing adequate housing, budgeting assistance, mental wellness support, information on child development and child behaviour techniques, help in establishing routines/discipline/consistency in the home, and many more interventions as needed.

Panda Bear Children's Place

Description of Services:

Summer Program for children in kindergarten to grade 5 is running July 4 to September 2, 2011. Open 6:45 am to 6:15 pm. Cost is $700/month, $185/week or $40/day as available. Outings and 2 snacks per day included in the fee. Swimming lessons at Rocky Point pool in Port Moody (Aug. 2 to Aug. 12) are optional and the fee is paid by the parent.

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

Coquitlam Public Library

Description of Services:

Story times for children from Birth to Grade 5, Teen programs (Reading Buddies, Teen council, French Conversation).  Special needs children always welcome.

All programs are free and drop-in.

Panda Bear Children's Place

Description of Services:

Summer Program for children in kindergarten to grade 5 is running July 4 to September 2, 2011. Open 6:45 am to 6:15 pm. Cost is $700/month, $185/week or $40/day as available. Outings and 2 snacks per day included in the fee. Swimming lessons at Rocky Point pool in Port Moody (Aug. 2 to Aug. 12) are optional and the fee is paid by the parent.

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

Coquitlam Public Library

Description of Services:

Story times for children from Birth to Grade 5, Teen programs (Reading Buddies, Teen council, French Conversation).  Special needs children always welcome.

All programs are free and drop-in.

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

Coquitlam Public Library

Description of Services:

Story times for children from Birth to Grade 5, Teen programs (Reading Buddies, Teen council, French Conversation).  Special needs children always welcome.

All programs are free and drop-in.

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

City of Port Coquitlam, Parks and Recreation
Children's Programs

Description of Services:

We are dedicated to meeting community needs for the benefit of all citizens so that they may enjoy an active lifestyle through the provision of: parks, recreation, athletics, arts, culture, environment, fitness . . . Experience it!

See our 2011 Summer Camp Brochure here.

Terry Fox Library

Description of Services:

All programs are FREE

 

Savour Each Word Summer Reading Club 2011 
Savour Each Word at the Terry Fox Library! Join the Summer Reading Club and receive a free Reading Record and bookmark.  Each week participants can collect one of seven different stickers, and kids who complete their reading records by reading daily over seven weeks will receive a special Summer Reading Club medal (as supplies allow). Sign-up starts in June and continues throughout the summer. Summer Reading Club is primarily aimed at school age children; however, younger children are also welcome to join the special Read To Me Club.  

 

Special Programs for Summer Reading Club
All programs are FREE but require tickets available at the information desk. Please check program details. Occasionally photographs are taken during programs for use in promotional materials. Please let us know if you have any concerns.

 

Reading Magic!  Peter Rooke    
Monday, July 4 at 3:30pm
Reading is like magic - full of wonder and surprises! That’s the message magician Peter Rooke shares with children of all ages in his 45 minute magic show filled with laughs and lots of audience  participation. Tricks involving books and the importance of reading are cunningly woven into Peter’s entertaining show.  Great fun for the whole family. 
Free tickets available June 20. 

 

Mike’s Critters    
Thursday, July 28 at 10:30am 
Mike Larson loves critters of all shapes and sizes! Reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids, crustaceans and mammals populate his fascinating menagerie of weird and wonderful creatures from around the world. Mike's Critters will delight, wow, educate and amaze audiences with his hands on educational fun. Join us for 1 hour of animal entertainment at its best.
Free tickets available July 14. 

 

Reading is Delicious! The Purple Pirate  
Wednesday, August 10 at 2pm
The Purple Pirate knows the recipe for a delicious, fun filled library program – 1 Purple Pirate, 1 part magic, 1 part storytelling, 1 part dance, 2 parts comedy and 3 parts audience participation.  In his energetic 45-minute interactive show, award-winning performer Dustin Anderson will have kids of all ages thrilled about reading for pleasure. Not to be missed!
Free tickets available July 27.

 

Food and Friendship Around the World, Mr. I  
Monday, August 15 at 2pm
Mr. I has a tasty, musical treat for children and families. Mr. I, aka Yurgen Ilaender, will have the entire audience singing their way around the world with songs seasoned with laughter and  the warmth of friendship. Please join us for this 1-hour fun-filled extravaganza.
Free tickets available August 2. 

 

Medal Ceremony
Tuesday, August 23
Please contact the library for details and more information. 
If you cannot attend the Medal Ceremony, bring your Reading Record to the Terry Fox Library anytime after August 23rd to pick up your medal.

 

Programs for Preschoolers

 

Pyjama Family Storytime

Preschoolers and their families will enjoy a half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.  Children are welcome to come in  pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy. Drop-in. 1st Wednesday of each month 6:45 – 7:15pm June 1 ; July 6 ; August 3 

 

Saturday Family Storytime
Come and join us for a half hour of stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories.  Storytimes are for preschoolers and their families. Drop-in. 3rd Saturday of each month 11:00 – 11:30am June 18 ; July 16 ; August 20

 

Westcoast Family Centres (formerly Westcoast Family Resources)

Description of Services:

Westcoast Family Centres provides intensive parenting and support work on an Outreach basis to assist families in the Tri- Cities who are involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Referrals for Family Support must come from MCFD. Issues addressed may include: parenting skill building, community resource links, securing adequate housing, budgeting assistance, mental wellness support, information on child development and child behaviour techniques, help in establishing routines/discipline/consistency in the home, and many more interventions as needed.

Community School District 43

Description of Services:

After School Programming:

 

Pitt River Community School Grade 6-8 & Adult

• Drawing Painting Mixed Media
• World Chefs Cooking Program
• Floor Hockey -Badminton
• Babysitter Certification
• Fitness Blast and Jazzercise (Adult) 

Central Community School Grade K-5 & Adult

• Cooking   
• Clay  
• Soccer  
• Floor Hockey  
• Multi Sports  
•  Jewelry  
• Weaving  
• Dance  
• Gymnastics  
• Magic  
• Scouts    
•  About Fun With Food (Healthy Eating)
• English Conversation (Adult)

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Description of Services:

The Big Brothers Program serves boys aged 7 - 14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. They are matched with adult male volunteers who commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Brothers, providing friendship, guidance and support.

City of Port Coquitlam, Parks and Recreation
Children's Programs

Description of Services:

We are dedicated to meeting community needs for the benefit of all citizens so that they may enjoy an active lifestyle through the provision of: parks, recreation, athletics, arts, culture, environment, fitness . . . Experience it!

See our 2011 Summer Camp Brochure here.

Step By Step Child Development Society

Description of Services:

Hyde Creek After School Activity Program offers a drop in opportunity for children aged 9 - 12 years to connect with peers in their community in a safe and supportive environment.  Youth Workers support the children to connect with their community in meaningful and positive ways by engaging in community activities and events hosted by the Program's participants. 

This program operates on the school calendar year and is open from 3:00 - 4:30 daily with a drop in cost of $1.

Terry Fox Library

Description of Services:

All programs are FREE

 

Savour Each Word Summer Reading Club 2011 
Savour Each Word at the Terry Fox Library! Join the Summer Reading Club and receive a free Reading Record and bookmark.  Each week participants can collect one of seven different stickers, and kids who complete their reading records by reading daily over seven weeks will receive a special Summer Reading Club medal (as supplies allow). Sign-up starts in June and continues throughout the summer. Summer Reading Club is primarily aimed at school age children; however, younger children are also welcome to join the special Read To Me Club.  

 

Special Programs for Summer Reading Club
All programs are FREE but require tickets available at the information desk. Please check program details. Occasionally photographs are taken during programs for use in promotional materials. Please let us know if you have any concerns.

 

Reading Magic!  Peter Rooke    
Monday, July 4 at 3:30pm
Reading is like magic - full of wonder and surprises! That's the message magician Peter Rooke shares with children of all ages in his 45 minute magic show filled with laughs and lots of audience  participation. Tricks involving books and the importance of reading are cunningly woven into Peter's entertaining show.  Great fun for the whole family. 
Free tickets available June 20. 

 

Mike's Critters    
Thursday, July 28 at 10:30am 
Mike Larson loves critters of all shapes and sizes! Reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids, crustaceans and mammals populate his fascinating menagerie of weird and wonderful creatures from around the world. Mike's Critters will delight, wow, educate and amaze audiences with his hands on educational fun. Join us for 1 hour of animal entertainment at its best.
Free tickets available July 14. 

 

Reading is Delicious! The Purple Pirate  
Wednesday, August 10 at 2pm
The Purple Pirate knows the recipe for a delicious, fun filled library program – 1 Purple Pirate, 1 part magic, 1 part storytelling, 1 part dance, 2 parts comedy and 3 parts audience participation.  In his energetic 45-minute interactive show, award-winning performer Dustin Anderson will have kids of all ages thrilled about reading for pleasure. Not to be missed!
Free tickets available July 27.

 

Food and Friendship Around the World, Mr. I  
Monday, August 15 at 2pm
Mr. I has a tasty, musical treat for children and families. Mr. I, aka Yurgen Ilaender, will have the entire audience singing their way around the world with songs seasoned with laughter and  the warmth of friendship. Please join us for this 1-hour fun-filled extravaganza.
Free tickets available August 2. 

 

Medal Ceremony
Tuesday, August 23
Please contact the library for details and more information. 
If you cannot attend the Medal Ceremony, bring your Reading Record to the Terry Fox Library anytime after August 23rd to pick up your medal.

 

Programs for Preschoolers

 

Pyjama Family Storytime

Preschoolers and their families will enjoy a half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.  Children are welcome to come in  pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy. Drop-in. 1st Wednesday of each month 6:45 – 7:15pm June 1 ; July 6 ; August 3 

 

Saturday Family Storytime
Come and join us for a half hour of stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories.  Storytimes are for preschoolers and their families. Drop-in. 3rd Saturday of each month 11:00 – 11:30am June 18 ; July 16 ; August 20

 

Westcoast Family Centres (formerly Westcoast Family Resources)

Description of Services:

Westcoast Family Centres provides intensive parenting and support work on an Outreach basis to assist families in the Tri- Cities who are involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Referrals for Family Support must come from MCFD. Issues addressed may include: parenting skill building, community resource links, securing adequate housing, budgeting assistance, mental wellness support, information on child development and child behaviour techniques, help in establishing routines/discipline/consistency in the home, and many more interventions as needed.

Community School District 43

Description of Services:

After School Programming:

 

Pitt River Community School Grade 6-8 & Adult

• Drawing Painting Mixed Media
• World Chefs Cooking Program
• Floor Hockey -Badminton
• Babysitter Certification
• Fitness Blast and Jazzercise (Adult) 

Central Community School Grade K-5 & Adult

• Cooking   
• Clay  
• Soccer  
• Floor Hockey  
• Multi Sports  
•  Jewelry  
• Weaving  
• Dance  
• Gymnastics  
• Magic  
• Scouts    
•  About Fun With Food (Healthy Eating)
• English Conversation (Adult)

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Target clientele: Parents with children 0-12 years & Child care providers 

Cost: Free (nominal charge for workshops/training opportunities) 

Services to parents:  Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers:  provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.