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Family
2020
&Child
RESOURCE DIRECTORY
A resource
for families
with children
living on the
Sunshine Coast
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Suite 313 - 287 Gower Point Road, Gibsons
TABLE OF IMPORTANT FAMILY & CHILD
CONTENTS NUMBERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Indigenous Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BC Drug & Poison Control Publisher
Indigenous Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Information Centre . . . . . . . . . 1-800-567-8911 Peter Kvarnstrom
After School Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Emergency Special Projects Manager
Childcare Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 RCMP • Fire • Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Nancy Tiffin
Children Requiring Extra Support. . . . . . . . 8
Healthlink BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811 Design / Layout
Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Louise Dewar
Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Kids Help Phone. . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668- 6868 Christine Daleo
Community Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Report Child Abuse Reserve your space in our 2021
Day Care Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Helpline For Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-1234 Directory, or update your listings
Educational Resources . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 Contact Nancy Tiffin
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sechelt Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . .604-885-2224
604-885-4811 ext 227
Family Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 nancy@coastreporter.net
Sunshine Coast Child & Family Services
Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gibsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604-885-5525
Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Sechelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604-740-8900
Health - Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 DISTRIBUTED BY:
Health - Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Coast Reporter
Health - Prenatal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PUBLISHED BY: School District #46
Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Library Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18 Sunshine Coast Credit Union
Multi-Cultural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sunshine Coast Community Services
5485 Wharf Ave., P.O. Box 1388 Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0
Parent/Caregiver & Child Programs . . 18-20 Phone: 604-885-4811 • Fax: 604-885-4818 Vancouver Coastal Health
Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 www.coastreporter.net
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Copies are also racked in high-traffic
Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be locations up and down the Sunshine
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 reproduced without the publisher’s written permission. Coast.
Dr. Cyrus Far 604.885.2246
Dr. Frank Berger 604.885.0551
205-5674 Teredo Street, Sechelt
Serving the Sunshine Coast for over 35 years.
www.midcoastdental.ca
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FAMILY & CHILD RESOURCE
DIRECTORY 2020
INDIGENOUS PROGRAMS INDIGENOUS RESOURCES
Cool School Trades Program Strengthening Family Worker for shíshálh Nation
Grades 6 and up. Elphinstone Secondary Shops Area, Tuesdays starting at 3:15. Contact: Shyanne Watters
Contact: Sue Wilson Phone: 604-885-9404
Phone: 604-886-2621 or 604-885-8345 Email: SWatters@secheltnation.net
Email: gibsonscomschool.sue@gmail.com www.shishalh.com
mem7iman Child Development Centre Indigenous Child & Youth Mental Wellness Liaison
Manager: Sara McKinlay Services available for all Indigenous children ages 6 to 19 years from Langdale to
Assistant Manager: Manuela Salinas Pender Harbour.
Phone: 604-885-5044 Contact: Janet Mulligan
Email: mem7iman@secheltnation.net Phone: 604-989-6600
www.mem7iman.ca Email: jmulligan@secheltnation.net
www.shishalh.com
INDIGENOUS RESOURCES
School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast) Indigenous Learning
Indigenous Nations Educational Resources & Information Information and support for children and families from early childhood to elder
Great websites with links to educational resources and information. regarding education opportunities, cultural connections, community connections &
www.allnationscoast.net advocacy.
www.metisnation.ca Contact: Kerry Mahlman
www.shishalh.com Phone: 604-885-8345
www.squamish.net Email: cmahlman@sd46.bc.ca
www.sd46.bc.ca
604.740.565
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www.VillageDentalHouse.ca pastimes_toy_store
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INDIGENOUS RESOURCES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Wellness Centre Manager for shíshálh Nation Halfmoon Bay Community School
Contact: Amy LeBlanc On-site day care, preschool, after school programs, teen nights, and special classes.
Phone: 604-399-8734 Contact: Wendy White
Email: aleblanc@secheltnation.net Email: wwhite@sd46.bc.ca
www.shishalh.com http://hmbweb.sd46.bc.ca
Kidz Clubs After School Care Programs - Gibsons & Langdale
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Offering childcare throughout the school year. Activities include arts & crafts,
Chatelech Community School outdoor games & quiet play.
On-site day care, preschool, after school programs, teen nights, and special classes. Contact: Sue Wilson
Contact: Stephanie Anderson Phone: 604-741-5339
Email: sanderson@sd46.bc.ca Email: Kidzclubgibsons@gmail.com
facebook: Kidz Club Gibsons
Gibsons After School Recreation & Education
Recreation & education programs & babysitting certification courses. Kidz Clubs After School Care Programs - Cedar Grove, Sechelt
Contact: Sue Wilson Licensed programs for grades K-7, all school & Pro-D days if numbers are
Phone: 604-886-2621 sufficient. Sechelt open for school holidays. Cedar Grove closed for school holidays.
Email: gibsonscomschool.sue@gmail.com Contact: Amber Ladwig, Program Registrar
facebook: Gibsons Area Community Schools Phone: 604-741-8535
Email: sckidzclub@gmail.com
Gibsons Elementary Homework Club
Provides free homework support & tutoring. Little Scholars Child Care - Sechelt Life Church
Contact: Sue Wilson Quality child care for children ages 3 - 12 years for day care and after school care.
Phone: 604-886-2621 Contact: Sherri-Lynn Hamilton
Email: gibsonscomschool.sue@gmail.com Phone: 604-885-0687
facebook: Gibsons Area Community Schools Email: sherri@secheltdaycare.com
http://secheltdaycare.com
Elphinstone Secondary Homework Club
Provides free homework support & tutoring. Pender Harbour After School Programs
Contact: Sue Wilson Kids Art, Garden Club, Boys Club, Kindersoc, Kids Cooking
Phone: 604-886-2621 Contact: Patti Soos
Email: gibsonscomschool.sue@gmail.com Phone: 604-883-2826
facebook: Gibsons Area Community Schools Email: phcs@dccnet.com
www.pendercommunity.ca
SCCSS has been supporng families from Langdale to
Egmont since 1974. Our programs are family-centered,
inclusive and promote acve parcipaon in supporng
pregnant women, new moms, parents, caregivers,
children and youth.
Learn more about how you can get involved
at sccss.ca
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS CAMPS
Roberts Creek Community School Camp Douglas
Providing programming and support for students of Roberts Creek & Cedar Grove Provides challenging and safe camping programs for children and adults in a
Elementary Schools and coordinating select programs for elementary schools Christ-centred environment.
regionally. Administrators of the Roberts Creek Legacy Garden. Contact: Janet Eastwood and Daniel Martinez
Delivering primarily social emotional programs, youth drop-in, and environmental Phone: 604-885-3355
education/sustainability programming. Email: info@campdouglas.ca / director@campdouglas.ca
Coordinator: Sheila Wilson www.campdouglas.ca
Email: rccs@dccnet.com Camp Fircom Society
http://rccssel.ca Grounded in United Church values, Camp Fircom provides opportunities for people
Roberts Creek Childcare Society of all ages and income levels to experience our summer camp programs.
Rainbow Preschool, Treehouse Afterschool Care & Summer Camp. Roberts Creek Contact: Marissa Gilmour
Childcare Society is a registered non-profit society that provides Preschool, after Phone: 604-662-7756
school care and out of school camps to children ages 30 months to 12 years. Email: marissa@fircom.ca
Contact: Terrie Bradwell www.fircom.ca
Phone: 604-885-0163 Keats Camps
Email: rcccs@telus.net Where children & youth grow, learn and explore in a safe and God-centred
http://robertscreekchildcaresociety.com/ environment, surrounded by supportive and guiding role models.
Sechelt Youth Centre Tweens & Teens Programs Contact: Shelby Gregg
Ages 10-13. A free supervised recreation-based program including pool table, Phone: 604-925-6799
movie nights, FOOD, computers, music, video games, arts & crafts & much more! Email: info@keatscamps.com
Contact: Ted Chisholm www.keatscamps.com
Phone: 604-885-2720 or 604 989-5365 Pender Harbour Summer Day Camp
Email: secheltyouth@eastlink.ca Day Camps filled with fun activities and snacks for children ages 5 to 12.
5538 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt Contact: Francine Clohosey
facebook: Sechelt Youth Centre Phone: 604.883.2826
Email: phcs@dccnet.com
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straitupclimbing.com 5590 Wharf Ave. waldorfballet.com
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CAMPS (CONT) CHILDREN REQUIRING EXTRA SUPPORT
YMCA Camp Elphinstone Circle of Support
Ideal location for kids to learn and grow, for families to come together for some Providing support, training and education to individuals, families and service
good ol’ fashion fun, and for adults to unwind and explore new ideas. Providing providers impacted by Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions including
unique outdoor experiences since 1907. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Contact: Lenea Grace Contact: Jen Davey
Phone: 604-886-5152 Phone: 604-740-1833
Email: elphinstone@gv.ymca.ca Email: jdavey@sccss.ca
www.gv.ymca.ca/elphinstone www.sccss.ca
Infant Development Program
CHILDCARE RESOURCES For families with children 0-3 at risk for or with developmental delays. Home visits,
Community Care Facilities Licensing Program (CCFL) assessments, playgroups & more.
The Community Care Licensing Program is responsible for monitoring compliance Contact: Liz Hennessey
of licensed facilities under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the Phone: 604-885-5881 x 244
Child Care Licensing Regulations. Licensing staff monitor facilities through an Email: lhennessey@sccss.ca
inspection process, investigate complaints and incidents, assess new applications www.sccss.ca
and consider exemption requests. Routine inspection reports are available on the VCH Early Childhood Speech and Language Program
VCH website. Assistance for children 0 to 5 years of age and families/caregivers in development
Contact: Grethe Thorburn, Senior Licensing Officer of speech and language skills, including assessment, consultation and, therapy.
Phone: 604-885-5164 This public service is free of charge. Funded through Health and MCFD.
Email: grethe.thorburn@vch.ca Contact: Kelli Hansen
http://www.vch.ca/public-health/licensing/child-care Phone: 604-885-5164
Child Care Resource and Referral Program Email: kelli.hansen@vch.ca
Offers quality child care and community referrals, resources and support to child care http://www.vch.ca/locations-services/result?res_id=1308
providers and families in every community across the Province of British Columbia. Supported Child Development
Contact: Catherine Bunce, Program Coordinator For birth to 12 years requiring extra support in a child-care setting. Includes
Phone: 604-885-5657 consultation, training, program planning and resources.
Email: coastccrr@sccss.ca Phone: 604-885-5881
www.coastccrr.ca | www.sccss.ca www.sccss.ca
CLIMBING
The Hangar Climbing Lounge
Providing parent and tot classes, Kids Climbing Classes called Rockhoppers;
GIBSONS
Birthday Parties and more
Contact: Lukas Stubei
Phone: 604-741-7221
DENTAL CENTRE
Email: lukas.stuebi@gmail.com
www.hangarclimbing.com
Straight Up Indoor Rock Climbing
Facility has over 2400 SF of climbing wall surface and over 600 SF of climbing
ceiling. Indoor walls will start at 24ft tall and top out at 30ft at the peaks of gable
walls. No Experience Necessary.
Contact: Jesse or Leanne Waldorf
Phone: 604-741-0436
Email: straitupclimbing@gmail.com
www.straitupclimbing.com
CLUBS
Army Cadet Corps - 2963 Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
Free youth program for teens aged 12-18. Focuses on outdoor adventure, self-
discipline, leadership, teamwork in a military-like environment.
Contact: Shiloh Gregorchuk
Dr. Papoutsis, Dr. Baharloo & Dr. Bondarenko Email: shiloh.gregorchuk@cadets.gc.ca
Phone: 604-885-2965
A whole health approach to family dentistry. www.cadets.ca
Girl Guides - Tetrahedron District
Providing a safe, all-female environment where girls are empowered to take
#315 - 287 Gower Point Road, Gibsons the lead, jump into awesome activities, and explore what matters to them. Adult
Opportunities Available.
(604) 886-4543 Contact: Girl Guides of Canada
www.gibsonsdentalcentre.com Phone: 1-800-565-8111
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm Email: tetrahedroncommissioner@gmail.com
Or: https://www.girlguides.ca/web/GGC/Contact_Us/GGC/Contact_Us.aspx
https://www.girlguides.ca
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FREE TOYS, INFORMATION & CHILDMINDING!
SPARK!
FALL. WINTER. SPRING.
SUPPORTING PARENTS ALONG THE ROAD TO KINDERGARTEN
The Sunshine Coast School District recognizes that the early years of a
child’s life provide a critical foundation for lifelong learning and
development.ގގParents and caregivers of children newborn to five years
old can attend a new 90-minute SPARK! class once every Fall, Winter
and Spring until their child enters Kindergarten.ގގParents attend with
other parents who have children the same age, and in every class
parents receive information &ގtoysގto support their child’s learning at
each age & stage.ގގClasses are FREE and focus on the latest research and
ways that parents can support their child’s learning at home.Classes
are held in a variety of locations and at a variety of times.
Earlyގregistration is essential to allow time for materials to arrive.
At SPARK! parents can also register for the Imagination Library so that
their children receive a̲free book in the mail every month!̲̲Join the
hundreds of Sunshine Coast families that are currently receiving
Imagination Library books!
TUESDAYS – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM WEDNESDAYS – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
GIBSONS ELEMENTARY SECHELT LEARNING CENTRE GIBSONS ELEMENTARY
WEDNESDAYS – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM WEDNESDAYS – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
SECHELT LEARNING CENTRE SECHELT LEARNING CENTRE
REGISTER NOW!
EMAIL: REGISTER4SPARK@SD46.BC.CA OR CALL: 604-885-6787
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWWSD46EARLYLEARNING.CA
CLUBS (CONT) COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Navy League - Oceans of Opportunity Community Resource Centre
Your limits will be tested. You will have great adventures and you will learn to push Referrals to local resources and services including legal information, assistance
beyond what you think you are capable of. Ages 9-12 inclusive. Adult leaders needed. with forms, volunteer opportunities, community events and projects.
Contact: Jon Glencross Contact: Kara McDougall, Program Manager
Phone: 604-886-0241 Phone: 604-885-4088
Email: lordglencross@gmail.com | nlcckennethgrant@bcmainland.ca Email: info@resourcecentre.ca
https://navyleague.ca | https://bcmainland.ca/find-a-corps www.resourcecentre.ca
Scouts Canada Halfmoon Bay Information & Referral Centre
Scouts is a well-rounded program offering girls and boys the opportunity to Halfmoon Bay area resources, business information, events, and information.
discover new things, forge lasting friendships and develop skills for the future. Contact: Wendy White
Phone: 604-551-8461
Scouts - Gibsons Email: halfmoonbayinfo@gmail.com
Contact: Mike Forrest http://www.halfmoonbayinformationcentre.wordpress.com
Phone: 604-740-2676
Email: commissioner@1stgibsons.ca Pender Harbour Information & Referral Specialist
www.scouts.ca Referral to wide range of community resources, organizations, events and facilities
in the Pender Harbour area.
Scouts - 6th Roberts Creek Contact: Patti Soos
Beaver Scouts (girls and boys aged 5-7), Cub Scouts (girls and boys aged 8-10), Email: phcs@dccnet.com
and Sea Scouts (girls and boys aged 11-14) – Weekly meetings are held at Camp www.pendercommunity.ca
Byng in Roberts Creek.
Contact: Katharine & Elliott Trueman, Group Commissioner SEWN Self-Employed Women’s Network
Email: ktrueman@telus.net Self-Employed Women’s Network Association Sunshine Coast (SEWN) is a non-
Phone: 604-885-2282 profit society incorporated under the BC Societies Act. The society’s purposes are
www.scouts.ca to provide opportunities for women to network and connect with other women on
the Sunshine Coast, BC with large and small events, which offer collegial support,
education and mentoring opportunities.
Email: info@sunshinesewn.com
www.sunshinesewn.com
First Aid
training
Serving the Coast for 25 Years
Workplace & OFA
Beginner - Advance - Ages 1.5 - Adult Childcare
We book Community
Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, courses by Marine
Acrobatics & Tumbling, Aerial Silks, Tap, Hip Hop, Family
request,
Bollywood, Musical Theatre & Voice, Acting, Healthcare
on your Wilderness
Parent & Tot, Pre School Dance
schedule. Advanced Courses
Recreational, Competitive & Professional Transportation
Development Programs Endorsement
TF 1.877.886.JUMP 5867 Call/Text 604-741-5009
www.danceworksacademy.ca • 604-886-4121
10 Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource DirectoryDANCE DANCE
Coast Academy of Dance & Performing Arts Dominiques School of Dance (Cont)
Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip-Hop, Song & Phone: 604-886-0020
Dance, Partner Dance, Cardio Cabaret, and award-winning competitive team! Email: dominiquesdance@eastlink.ca
Recreational to professional level - all ages www.dominiquesdance.com
Phone: 604-885-2263
Email: info@coastdance.com Waldorf Ballet Studio
www. coastdance.com Junior and Intermediate Professional Training in Ballet, Pointe Technique, Repertoire,
Contemporary, Modern, PBT & Pilates with knowledgeable and highly trained
Dance Works Academy instructors and guests. Also offer Climbing, Shotokan Karate, Pilates and more.
Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Aerial Silks, Tap, Hip Phone: 604-741-8978
Hop, Bollywood, Musical Theatre & Voice, Acting, Parent & Tot, Pre School Dance Email: waldorfballet@gmail.om
Recreational, Competitive & Professional Development Programs www. waldorfballet.com
Beginner - Advance - Ages 1.5 - Adult
Phone: 604-886-4121 DAY CARE PROGRAMS
Email: dwa.office604@gmail.com
www.danceworksacademy.ca Little Scholars Child Care - Sechelt Life Church
Quality child care for children ages 3 to 12 years for day care and after school care.
Dominiques School of Dance Contact: Sherri-Lynn Hamilton
RAD Ballet / Contemporary / ISTD Modern / Musical Theatre / Tap / Hip Hop / Phone: 604-885-0687
Preschool to Advanced / Dance with Me / Kinderdance / Ballet for Boys. Home of Email: sherri@secheltdaycare.com
DSdanse Youth Dance Company http://secheltdaycare.com
Gibsons Chiropractic, Health & Wellness Centre®
A Team Approach to Your Care
Dr. Stacey Rosenberg, DC Dr. Brian Davies, BSc, ND Kirk Pleasant, RAc Heidi Sheehan, MA, RCC Sylvia Cust, MA, RCC, SRT
Chiropractor Naturopathic Medicine Registered Acupunturist Registered Clinical Counsellor Registered Clinical Counsellor
Mike Fischer, RMT Michelle Gatrill, RMT Heather Scheibal, BHK, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist Registered Massage Therapist Registered Massage Therapist
Monica Gust, RMT Lori Edwards, TCTSY-F, BA-CYC, RYT500 Michael McLaughlin, RTC Dr. Scott Russell, BSc, DPM Lynn Mackay, BSc, DCH
Registered Massage Therapist Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Surgeon Podiatrist Classical Homeopath
604-886-7080
441 Marine Drive, Gibsons
Book Online: www.GibsonsChiropractic.com
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Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource Directory 11EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Circle of Security Parenting Program Positive Discipline Parenting Program
Parents learn strategies to support their child’s learning and healthy development. Parents learn parenting skills to get to the core of their child’s misbehaviour and
Contact: Kirsten Deasey bring more joy into the home.
Phone: 604-741-5787 Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
www.sd46earlylearning.ca www.sd46earlylearning.ca
Happily Ever After Kids Restorative Practices Resources
Parents learn skills to support positive relationships between parents. Resources and suggestions for restorative approaches to parenting.
Contact: Kirsten Deasey Contact: Sue Lamb
Phone: 604-741-5787 Email: slamb@sd46.bc.ca
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
www.sd46earlylearning.ca Roberts Creek Childcare Society
Rainbow Preschool, Treehouse Afterschool Care and Treehouse Summer Camp
Imagination Library Roberts Creek Childcare Society is a registered non-profit society that provides
Ages newborn to 5 years. Receive new, quality, age-appropriate books once a Preschool, After School care and Out of school camps to children ages 30 months
month for FREE. to 12 years.
Contact: Kirsten Deasey Contact: Terrie Bradwell
Phone: 604-741-5787 Phone: 604-885-0163
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca / register4spark@sd46.bc.ca Email: rcccs@telus.net
www.sd46earlylearning.ca http://robertscreekchildcaresociety.com/
Each One | Teach One - Financial Literacy Program Roots of Empathy Program Coordination
Teens & adults learn financial literacy basics in this plain language, educational for School District 46 Programs
approach.
A social-emotional learning program for elementary school children delivered by
Contact: Sunshine Coast Credit Union
trained instructors with baby and parent in the classroom.
Phone: 604-886-4385
Contact: Sheila Wilson
Email: inquiries@sunshineccu.net
Phone: 604-885-3481
www.sunshineccu.com/financialliteracy Email: rccs@dccnet.com; scroe@eastlink.ca
http://rccssel.ca/
HAVE YOU HEARD?
There’s a new trail guide for the
mobility-challenged that’s perfect
for parents or caregivers seeking
kid-friendly outdoor spaces.
All trails are low-gradient and trail
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>> Find it on our “Maps” webpage
visit gibsons.ca
12 Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource DirectorySUNSHINE COAST FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAMS & STRONGSTART
No pre-registration necessary – Just drop-in!
You and your child can explore, play and learn in an environment
that is friendly, supportive and inspiring!
All programs are free of charge and a snack will be served daily!
Mon – Fri: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturdays: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesdays: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesdays – Pender Harbour area at 9:30 am
Thursdays – Davis Bay/Sechelt at 12:30 pm
Fridays – Gibsons at 11:15 am
Check our website for meeting locations!
StrongStart Outreach will also be held in Langdale Elementary 9:00 - 11:00 am on Fridays.
For more information phone 604-885-6787 or check our website: wwwsd46earlylearning.caEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (CONT) EVENTS
SPARK! Stepping into Kindergarten Event
Free for parents of children birth to 5 years. Receive toys and materials designed to A Spring Clinic for parents with children entering kindergarten. Offers hearing,
make learning together inspiring and fun. dental, vision, speech & language screening, referrals, immunization boosters &
Contact: Kirsten Deasey more.
Phone: 604-741-5787 Contact: Gibsons Health Unit
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca Phone: 604-984-5070
www.sd46earlylearning.ca Contact: Sechelt Health Unit
Phone: 604-885-5164
EVENTS www.vch.ca
Early Years Fair
Spring fair for families with children newborn though 5 years.
FAMILY SUPPORT
Contact: Kirsten Deasey Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
Phone: 604-741-5787 For newborn to 19 years & families. Education, consultation, therapy, assessments,
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca family support, psychiatric services & outreach.
www.sd46earlylearning.ca Contact: Please phone for intake drop in clinic times
604 886-5525 Gibsons / 604 740-8900 Sechelt
Exploration & Discovery Conference
Annual conference for child care providers, other childhood professionals and parents. PEACE & Children’s Counselling Programs
Contact: Catherine Bunce Counselling and reunification support for parents and families. Flexible hours
Phone: 604-885-5657 available.
Email: cbunce@sccss.ca Contact: Lynn Mackay
www.coastccrr.ca Email: lmackay@sccss.ca
Phone: 604-885-5881 x 228
Halfmoon Bay Family Events
www.sccss.ca
Variety of family events throughout the year for all ages.
Contact: Wendy White Family Support Services
Phone: 604-885-2318 Free confidential parenting support for families with children. Flexible hours available.
Email: wwhite@sd46.bc.ca Contact: Lynn Mackay
http://www.halfmoonbayinformationcentre.wordpress.com Phone: 604-885-5881 x 228
Email: lmackay@sccss.ca
www.sccss.ca
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Lining teeth and gums up for a lifetime of smiles!
• Stereos • Auto Parts • Industrial Tools • Welding Supplies
• Car Washes & Waxes • Authorized PPG Paint Dealer
• Wiper Blades • We Machine Brake Drums & Rotors
Emery Bland, BA DMD Our office is located in a parklike
Donald. R. Bland, DMD setting next to the Gibsons
Mary Findlay, RDH BDSc Elementary School. Saturday
Touch Up Paint appointments and urgent after
Genelle Bland, BHK RDH
hours care available.
604.886.2031 phone: 604-886-7020
www.kenmacparts.com email: dbland@dccnet.com 632 Farnham Road
Mon-Sat: 8am-5:30pm • Sun: 12pm-4pm
text: 604-989-5920 GIBSONS
1045 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
14 Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource DirectoryFAMILY SUPPORT (CONT) HEALTH
Welcoming Communities Community Nutrition Program
Free information and support for new immigrants. Promoting health for all ages through healthy eating and active living.
Contact: Virginia Perez Contact: Meghan Molnar
Phone: 604-865-0170 Phone: 604-984-5070
Email: welcome@sccss.ca Email: Meghan.Molnar@vch.ca
www.sccss.ca Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
www.vch.ca
GAMING Community Oral Health Program
Game Point Dental assessments for preschoolers and Kindergarten-age children.
A game development company focused on bringing you creative new games that Contact: Mary Findlay
entertain, educate and enlighten! Brad Finlayson and Justin French are our lead Phone: 604-984-5070
designers and have some incredible projects on the go. Email: mary.findlay@vch.ca
Contact Game Developers: Brad and Justin www.vch.ca
Phone: 604-740-5828 Nurse Family Partnership
Email: info@ gamepointcentral.com
For women 24 years of age or younger, a first time parent, less than 27 weeks
www. gamepointcentral.com pregnant, and low income.
Contact: Jayna deRoon
HEALTH Phone: 604-885-5164
BC Early Hearing Program & Public Health Audiology Email: jayna.deroon@vch.ca
Hearing screening and audiology assessments for newborns - school-age children. www.vch.ca
Contact: Jennifer Passmore, Audiometric Technician Vision Screening Program
Phone: 604-984-5070, ext.: 6502 Vision screening for Kindergarten children. Referrals, support, & resources for
Email: jennifer.passmore@vch.ca families are available.
www.vch.ca Contact: Jennifer Passmore
Best Beginnings Program Phone: 604-984-5070, ext.: 6502
VCH prenatal and postpartum public health nurse support. Individual and family Email: jennifer.passmore@vch.cawww.vch.ca
support before and/or after having a baby.
Phone Gibsons: 604-984-5070
Phone Sechelt & Pender Harbour: 604-885-5164
www.vch.ca
RAD Ballet / Contemporary / ISTD Modern
Musical Theatre / Tap / Hip Hop
Preschool to Advanced / New Adult Tap / Adult Ball
Class Home of DSdanse Youth Dance Company
www.dominiquesdance.com or call 604.886.0020
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Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource Directory 15HEALTH (CONT) HEALTH - FOOD BANKS
VCH Child Health Clinics- Gibsons, Sechelt & Pender Harbour Sunshine Coast Food Bank
Immunization, growth and development, and health promotion. By appointment. Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-1pm. Wednesday 4:30 – 6:30pm
Gibsons Health Unit: 604-984-5070 Emergencies Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.
Hours: Tue 10am-noon & Fri 10:00am-noon Contact: Norm Blair
Sechelt Health Unit: 604-885-5164 Phone: 604-885-5881 x 240
Hours: Tue 9:30-11:30 am & Thurs 1-3:30 pm Email: scfoodbank@sccss.ca
Pender Harbour Health Unit: 604-883-2764 Location: 5657 Lamprey Lane, Sechelt
Hours: Thursday 10:00-11:30am www.sccss.ca
www.vch.ca
HEALTH - CLINICS
HEALTH - FOOD BANKS Gibsons Medical Clinic
Harvest of Hope - The Salvation Army Phone: 604-886-2868
Mon - Fri: Bread/Produce: 11am-12pm, Location: Gibsons Park Plaza Unit 211, 1100 SC Hwy, Gibsons
Community Lunch: Tues & Fri 11:30am-12pm, www.gibsonsmedicalassociates.net
Food Hampers: Wed/Thurs 11am-12pm
Pender Harbour Health Centre
Contact: Matthew Hardman
Phone: 604-886-3665 Phone: 604-883-2764
Location: 5-682 Gibsons Way, Gibsons Location: 5066 Francis Peninsula Rd, Madeira Park
www.penderharbourhealth.com
Pender Harbour Food Bank
Hours: Every second Monday 12-12:30pm Sechelt Medical Clinic
Phone: 604-883-2374 Phone: 604-885-2257
Location: 12891 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park Location: 5531 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt
St. Bart’s Food Bank Youth Clinic - Gibsons
Hours: Third Wednesday of each month, 1-3pm Information for general health concerns as well as Indigenous programs, birth
Contact: Susan Kimm-Jones control, pregnancy testing, HIV/STI testing, PAP screening and immunization.
Phone: 604-886-7410 Drop-in free.
Location: 659 North Road Gibsons Contact: Annaliese Hasler, NP
Email: annaliese.hasler@vch.ca
Formerly
Giggle n’
Bloom
604-741-7221
16 Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource DirectoryHEALTH - CLINICS LIBRARIES
Gibsons Health Unit: Pender Harbour Reading Centre
604-984-5070 Phone: 604-883-2983
Hours: Mondays 3-5:30pm Location: 12952 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
Location: 821 Gibsons Way, Gibsons https://penderharbourlibrary.ca
Sechelt Health Unit: Roberts Creek Community Library
604-885-5164 Phone: 604-885-9401
Hours: Wednesdays 3-5pm Location: 1044 Roberts Creek Road
Location: 5571 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt https://www.robertscreekcommunity.com/the-library
Pender Harbour Health Unit:
604-883-2764 Sechelt & District Public Library
Hours: Tuesdays 3-5pm Librarian: Elle Archibald
Location: 5066 Francis Peninsula Rd, Madeira Park Phone: 604-885-3260
Location: 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt
HEALTH - PRENATAL https://sechelt.bc.libraries.coop
Prenatal Classes Program - Gibsons & Sechelt Health Units LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Classes for pregnant women and their partner, support person or friend. Subsidies All Ages Maker Space @ Sechelt Library
available.
Hours 2-4pm - Saturday, Sept 21st | Friday, Oct 25th | Saturday, Nov 30th
Gibsons Phone: 604-984-5070
Phone: 604-885-3260
Sechelt Phone: 604-885-5164
Email: info@sechelt.bclibrary.ca
www.vch.ca
Gibsons & District Public Library
LIBRARIES We offer a range of youth programs all year round. Weekly Storytimes for babies
and preschoolers begins in October, as will our annual, after-hours Scary Story
Davis Bay Community Library Writing Program for tween & teen writers. There are Monthly Book Clubs for
Email: library@davisbaybc.com teens (in the fall) and tweens (in the winter), as well as Dungeons & Dragons
Location: Davis Bay Community Hall - 5123 Davis Bay Road Games Nights, Magic; The Gathering tournaments, inter-generational Knitting
www.davisbaybc.com Programs, and much much more.
Gibsons & District Public Library Visit the library website for more information about these and other library
Librarian: Heather Evans-Cullen happenings. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter that lists all the upcoming
Phone: 604-886-2130 events for kids and adults, and delivers it straight to your inbox each month.
Location: 470 Fletcher Road, Gibsons gibsons.bc.libraries.coop
https://gibsons.bc.libraries.coop
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Youth Drop-in @ Sechelt Library Happily Ever After Kids
Sept 10th-Dec 3rd | Tuesdays, 3-5pm Parents learn skills to support positive relationships between parents.
Phone: 604-885-3260 Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Email: info@sechelt.bclibrary.ca Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
www.sd46earlylearning.ca
MULTI-CULTURAL RESOURCES Bellies and Babies - Gibsons & Sechelt
Settlement Services and English Language Support for A free drop-in resource program for pregnant women and new mums offering a
Newcomers to Canada nutritious lunch.
Information and orientation, informal English language support, social and cultural Contact: Shirley French
activities and events, opportunities to make new connections. Phone: 604-885-5881 ext. 227
Contact: Virginia Perez Email: sfrench@sccss.ca
Phone: 604-865-0170 www.sccss.ca
Email: welcome@sccss.ca La Leche League - Breastfeeding Support
Welcoming Communities Program Meetings are held before the Bellies and Babies meeting, in Sechelt, the second
Sunshine Coast Community Services Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am,. All mamas and children welcome and invited
Contact: Virginia Perez to stay for Bellies and Babies and lunch after the meeting.
Phone: 604-865-0170 Alison: 604-885-5059
Email: welcome@sccss.ca Sue: 604-885-4508
Analyn: 604-323-3093
Parent Education & Support Email: skgrant@hotmail.com
Positive Discipline Parenting Program. Parents learn parenting skills to get to the Location: Bellies and Babies room at Sunshine Coast Community Services
core of their child’s misbehaviour and bring more joy into the home. 5638 Inlet Ave, Sechelt
Contact: Kirsten Deasey www.lllc.ca/lllc-sunshine-coast
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
www.sd46earlylearning.ca Roberts Creek Community School
Providing programming and support for the Roberts Creek Community, for students
Circle of Security Parenting Program of Roberts Creek & Cedar Grove Elementary Schools and coordinating select
Parents learn about supporting their child’s learning and healthy development. programs for elementary schools regionally. Administrators of the Roberts Creek
Contact: Kirsten Deasey Legacy Garden. Delivering primarily social emotional programs, youth drop-in, and
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca environmental education/sustainability programming.
www.sd46earlylearning.ca Coordinator: Sheila Wilson
Email: rccs@dccnet.com
http://rccssel.ca/
PARENT/CAREGIVER & CHILD PROGRAMS
Bellies and Babies - Gibsons & Sechelt
A free drop-in resource program for pregnant women and new mums offering a
nutritious lunch.
Contact: Shirley French
Phone: 604-885-5881 ext. 227
Email: sfrench@sccss.ca
www.sccss.ca
Books to Borrow!
Books for children newborn to 12 years old are available to borrow in the summer
HEALTHY SMILES in Gibsons, Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay
Phone: 604-741-5787
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
START HERE!
Hours: July & August
www.sd46earlylearning.ca
VCH Infant Drop-In - Vancouver Coast Health
Dental Hygiene • Dental Implants • Veneers Free support for parents & caregivers. Weigh your baby and get your health
Crowns & Bridges • Fillings • Botox • Teeth Whitening questions answered by a public health nurse.
Gibsons Health Unit: Call in advance or drop by Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm
FULL SERVICE ORTHODONTICS, BRACES AND INVISALIGN Location: 821 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, Phone: 604-984-5070
Sechelt Health Unit: drop in Thurs 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: 5571 Inlet Ave, Phone: 604-885-5164
TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
www.vch.ca
PLEASE CALL OR TEXT
604-886-7830
Sunshine Coast Dental Group 204-938 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7
Like and Follow us on Facebook • @SunshineCoastDentalGroup
sunshinecoastdentalgroup.com
18 Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource DirectoryPARENT/CAREGIVER & CHILD PROGRAMS PARENT/CAREGIVER & CHILD PROGRAMS
Gibsons Tales & Trails StrongStart
‘Tales & Trails’ Join us in Gibsons on Fridays at 11:00 am for a guided trail walk A free drop-in program for families with children 0 -5. Early Childhood Educators
and snacks & stories. facilitate fun activities, circle-times, snack-time & play in the school library & gym.
Contact: Kirsten Deasey Gibsons: Sept-June, Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30pm; July-Aug 10:00-1:00 pm
Phone: 604-885-6787 Gibsons Family Resource Program in Elementary School - 783 School Road
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca Halfmoon Bay: Sept-June, Mon-Fri, 8:30-11:30am; July-Aug 10:00-1:00pm
Hours: Sept – June, Tuesday Mornings 11:00 am - noon Halfmoon Bay Elementary School 8086 Northwood Road
www.sd46earlylearning.ca Langdale: Sept-June, Fridays 9:00- 11:00am
Langdale Elementary School - 1551 Johnson Road, Gibsons
KinderSPARK! - Welcoming you to Kindergarten!
Roberts Creek: Sept-June, Mon-Sat 9:00-noon; Sat 10-1 pm
For parents and children ages 4 or 5 in the spring prior to entering Kindergarten. RC Elementary School - 1088 Roberts Creek Road
Ninety minutes once a week for 8 weeks. Sechelt: Sept-June, Mon-Sat 10:00-1:00pm; July-Aug 10:00-1:00 pm
Contact: Kirsten Deasey Sechelt Family Resource Program - 5538 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt
Phone: 604-741-5787 Madeira Park: Sept-June, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, 9-12pm; Tues 11:30-2:30pm
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca Madeira Park Family Resource Program in Elementary School - 5012 Gonzalez Road
www.sd46earlylearning.ca Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Parent-Tot Drop-In Phone: 604-885-6787
Free for parents/caregivers with children newborn to age 6. Play, learning activities Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
and support for children and parents around child development and parenting. www.sd46earlylearning.ca
Contact: Shirley French StrongStart - TinyTown
Phone: 604-885-5881 x 227 ‘TinyTown’ is a child-sized ‘town’ located in the Sechelt Family Resource Program
Email: sfrench@sccss.ca - Come play in the tiny market, post office, café, barn, house, and ferry!
www.sccss.ca Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Song & Rhyme Time Phone: 604-885-6787
A free program for parents and children to learn new songs and rhymes – in Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
support of play, language and communication skills! Sechelt: Sept-June, Mon-Sat 10:00-11:15 am
Contact: Kirsten Deasey Location: Sechelt Family Resource Program - 5538 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt
Phone: 604-741-5787 www.sd46earlylearning.ca
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
www.sd46earlylearning.ca
Making play and sport more accessible on the
Sunshine Coast for kids of all abilities ages 4-18!
In 2018 we helped 244 children - both boys & girls - participate in
multiple sports, including dance, hockey, gymnastics and equestrian.
We’ve helped 1,339 children since this program began.
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Coast Reporter • 2020 Family & Child Resource Directory 19PARENT/CAREGIVER & CHILD PROGRAMS (CONT)
StrongStart WonderWheels Bus - Davis Bay Beach
‘Wee Sing by the Sea’ is a mobile StrongStart program and play space, offering a
free drop-in program for families with children 0 -5. Our ECE facilitator offers fun
FIRST AID activities, snack-time, & a circle-time with song and stories.
TRAINING IN Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Phone: 604-885-6787
• Workplace Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
• Childcare Healthcare Hours: Sept-June, Thursdays 12:30-2:00 pm
• Marine • Family Location: Davis Bay Beach
• CPR/Basic Life Support www.sd46earlylearning.ca
AMELIA FOSTER • 604-782-1351 StrongStart WonderWheels Bus - Sechelt Nation
For more amelia@sunshinefirstaid.com A free drop-in program for families with children 0-3. This program is offered in
information contact: sunshinefirstaid.com collaboration with the ‘Best Babies’ Nutrition program, A healthy lunch is provided.
Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Phone: 604-885-6787
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
Registered Music Teachers, Hours: Sept-June, Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 pm
B.Mus., M.Mus., Location: Sechelt Nation
35 years experience www.sd46earlylearning.ca
StrongStart WonderWheels Bus - Pender Harbour
Lessons Available for ‘Tales & Trails’ Join us in Pender Harbour on Tuesdays for a guided trail walk and
Ages 3 - Adult snacks & stories on the WonderWheels bus.
Free consultation lesson! Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Phone: 604-885-6787
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
info@montgomerymusic.ca Hours: Sept – June, Tuesday Mornings 9:30 - 11 am Trail Walks in Pender
Piano Carl & Katherine www.sd46earlylearning.ca
Saxophone
Music Theory
604.885.2069 StrongStart WonderWheels Bus - Langdale / Gibsons
www.montgomerymusic.ca Find us in the Family Zone Room and Gibsons Elementary Fridays.
Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Phone: 604-885-6787
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Gibsons Elementary 12 pm - 1 pm
www.sd46earlylearning.ca
Army Cadets
StrongStart - Summer Program
2963 Seaforth Highlanders A free drop-in program for families with children 0 -5. Early Childhood Educators
Fun-Challenge-Friends facilitate fun activities, circle-times, snack-time & play in the school library & gym.
For Youth Ages 12-18 Contact: Kirsten Deasey
Phone: 604-885-6787
Email: kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca
Hours: July & August 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Offered in the Gibsons, Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay StrongStart Centres
604-885-2965 www.sd46earlylearning.ca
2963seaforth@gmail.com
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Sunshine Coast Regional District Parks
The Sunshine Coast Regional District manages and maintains a variety of parks,
trails, beach accesses, playgrounds, sports fields and bicycle/walking paths.
Phone: 604-885-6802
Email: parks.department@scrd.ca
www.scrd.ca/Parks
facebook: SCRD.parks.recreation
District of Sechelt
Residents and visitors can enjoy 30 municipal parks, 13 streetscapes, civic square
and sculpture garden, 9 playgrounds, 27 trails and pedestrian access ways, 47 54
beach accesses, 4 Multi-use sports fields, 7 softball diamonds, 2 tennis courts, a
basketball court, and skateboard park. Off leash dog park coming in Fall 2019.
Phone: 604-885-1986
Email: info@sechelt.ca
https://www.sechelt.ca/Parks
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Roberts Creek Legacy Garden
Roberts Creek Community School is the administrator of the Roberts Creek Legacy
Garden Project, overseeing the development of the garden and pavilion. Major
partners include the Sunshine Coast Regional District, School District 46 and the
Sunshine Coast Community Foundation.
Contact: Sheila Wilson
Phone: 604-885-3481
Email: rccs@dccnet.com
http://rccssel.ca/
RECREATION
Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area
The Sunshine Coast Regional District operates the Dakota Ridge winter recreational
area for access to snowshoe trails and cross country skiing in the winter months T he Fun and Adventure Starts Today.
on the Sunshine Coast.
Phone: 604-885-6802
Email: parks.department@scrd.ca
www.scrd.ca/Dakota-Ridge
GIBSONS & ROBERTS CREEK
facebook: Dakota.SCRD
Scouts Canada Programs for boys, girls and young adults.
Sunshine Coast Regional District Recreation Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7) Cub Scouts (ages 8-10)
The Sunshine Coast Regional District recreation department administers recreation
programs and activities for Sunshine Coast residents in the following recreation Scouts (ages 11-14) Venturer Scouts (ages 15-17)
facilities: Rover Scouts (ages 18-26) Volunteers (all ages welcome!)
Gibsons & Area Community Centre - 700 Park Road
Gibsons & District Aquatic Facility - 953 Gibsons Way Email us:
Sechelt Aquatic Centre - 5500 Shorncliffe Avenue Roberts Creek: ktrueman@telus.net
Sunshine Coast Arena - 5982 Shoal Way, Sechelt Gibsons: commissioner@1stgibsons.ca
Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre - 13639 SC Highway
Phone: 604-885-6801 1-888-726-8876 | Scouts.ca It Starts With Scouts.
Email: recinfo@scrd.ca
www.scrd.ca/Recreation
facebook: SCRD.parks.recreation
SCHOOLS
Elementary, Secondary & Alternative
School District No. 46 - Sunshine Coast
MYPASS
494 South Fletcher Road What does “your pass” do for you?
Phone: 604-886-8811 “My Pass” allows my kids to go swimming and skating
www.sd46.bc.ca
for an amazing low price.
Chatelech Community School
Contact: Stephanie Anderson
Email: sanderson@sd46.bc.ca
Halfmoon Bay Community School
Contact: Mrs. Barbara Holt
Email: bholt@sd46.bc.ca
http://hmbweb.sd46.bc.ca/
Child & Youth My Pass (18 years & under)
Pender Harbour Community School
$99/$39*
Contact: Francine Clohosey
Phone: 604-883-2826
Email: pendercommunity@gmail.com for 12 months
www.pendercommunity.ca
*If parent in the same household has a valid “My Pass”.
Roberts Creek Community School Valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Coordinator: Sheila Wilson
Email: rccs@dccnet.com How do you get your “My Pass”?
http://rccssel.ca/ Please talk to the front desk staff at our facilities,
Sechelt Community School call us at 604-885-6801, or visit our website at
Contact: Ted Chisholm www.scrd.ca/recreation.
Phone: 604-989-5365
Email: secheltcommunityschools@gmail.com SCRD.Parks.Recreation
SunshineCoastRD
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BC Special Olympics, Sunshine Coast Chapter Sunshine Coast Baseball Association
Providing sport, recreation training and competition for athletes with intellectual President: Jim Pringle
disabilities on the Sunshine Coast. Email: jimpringle2@gmail.com
Contact: Katie Borowski http://sunshinecoastbaseballassociation.com
Phone: 604-886-2098 | 604-989-2017
Email: katborowski@hotmail.com Sunshine Coast Lacrosse Association
www.specialolympicssunshinecoast.ca President: Hope Keats
Email: president@sunshinecoastlacrosse.com
Canadian Tire Jumpstart www.sunshinecoastlacrosse.com
Donations through your Sechelt Canadian Tire help fund sports
for low-income children on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association
Donate at 4380 SC Hwy, Sechelt Contact: Kate Turner
facebook: Canadian Tire Jumpstart Phone: 604-740-7980
twitter@CTJumpstart Email: registrar@scminorhockey.com
http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html www.scminorhockey.com
Chinook Swim Club Sunshine Coast Skating Club
Competitive Swimming for ages 7-18 years of age Skating for all Disciplines: CanSkate-Learn to Skate, CanPowerSkate for Hockey
Email: sarahgill2@hotmail.com and Figure Skating Programs available.
604-989-9020 Contact: Kate Turner
www.teamunify.com/bccst Email: registrar@sunshinecoastskatingclub.ca
facebook: sc.chinookswimclub www.sunshinecoastskatingclub.ca
KidSport, Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Youth Soccer Association
Since 2009 KidSport has sponsored 1,148 kids with sport grants and Phone: 604-989-7227
raised $242,644. Youth are sponsored on the Sunshine Coast, Email: coastsoccer@gmail.com
from Port Mellon to Egmont. https://scysa.ca/
Phone: 604-886-9766 / 604-886-8510 Sechelt Minor Softball
Email: duffcarol9@gmail.com | dwagnersd46@gmail.com Contact: Darryl Gower
http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/sunshine-coast Email: info@secheltminorsoftball.ca
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in Surrey, BC by skilled mattress builders with the Energy Ironman mattresses have been designated
highest quality technology. They’re truly special and as “Class 1 Medical Devices” by Health Canada.
unique mattresses. This designation means that you’ll feel better after
sleeping.
You may be wondering what the word “technology”
means in-terms of mattresses. For Pure Energy, this To learn more, reach out to us @ 604-886-0102 or our
key term means identifying features in the mattress website at dreamlandsleepshop.com.
GIBSONS PARK PLAZA
1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy. #110
PH: 604-886-0102
dreamlandsleepshop.com Toll Free: 1-800-584-0102
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