A variety of free and low-cost summer programs will be running throughout the Summer. Please see the link attached for further information and to register.
Flourish will be running Family Markets this Summer, offering free grab and go groceries on a rotating schedule. Please see the link attached for dates and further information.
WFK, Sooke Basketball Club and EMCS Society will be hosting a number of drop-in athletics this Summer. Please see the attached links for detailed information around times and locations.
WFK will be hosting a number of drop-in athletics this Summer. Please see the attached links for detailed information around times and locations.
Summer Drop-in (for ages 14-17) - Westshore
Summer Drop-in (for ages 10-13) - Westshore
Foundry Virtual Groups: Download the Foundry App to learn about upcoming virtual groups for youth aged 12-24 and caregivers, and to access a number of resources and supports through Foundry Centres across the province.
Family Smart: offers parent peer support and resources, as well as online and in person monthly workshops.
BGC Parenting Programs: BGC offers a number of parenting groups, in addition to youth and community programs. For more information, contact parentingprograms@bgcsvi.org or 250-686-9109
Generation Health Community is a free, 10-week community group program for families with children aged 8 to 12 years old, supporting families in making positive changes and building solid foundations for healthy living together. The program includes practical, fun activities that enhance family connectedness, with both in person and virtual opportunities.
Confident Parents, Thriving Kids is a program for parents and caregivers intended to develop skills and strategies to support children in their management of anxiety and/or behaviour challenges. The program offers a series of online videos (for anxiety) or workbooks (for behaviour) and activities, supported through phone based coaching sessions.
Ongoing Connect groups are available for parents and caregivers interested in deepening their understanding as it pertains to behavioural and emotional problems. Groups run for 90 minutes over ten weeks, offering opportunities to explore new perspectives on parent-teen relationships and adolescent development.
SashBear is a resource empowering family members and communities with life transforming skills and hope, through workshops and evidence-based programs at no charge.
Power To Be is offering free ‘Have a Go Days’. Come explore the outdoors through inclusive and supported activities such as hiking with or without Trailriders, paddle sports, nature activities and more! These days are open to anyone interested in exploring nature in a fun, safe and inclusive way. For more information, contact sstorry@powertobe.ca
Safer Schools offers ongoing Family Session Webinars. Visit the link below to learn more and to register for upcoming webinars.
Expect Erase and a Safe Education is a Ministry of Education and Child Care website designed for students, parents and educators to access information and resources in the areas of Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health and Substance Use, and School and Online Safety. Visit the erase site for a one-stop source of BC specific information.