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Campbell River Family Services Society are offering a free session for parents/caregivers to share strategies and tools for helping to teach children to establish and hold boundaries and to respect the boundaries of others. The session is on May 6 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Campbell River Family Services (487 10^th Avenue). Register by email at sydnie.nauss@crfs.ca or (778) 346.9324. Children & Boundaries Seminar

RiverCity Inclusion and the Ministry of Children and Family Development are inviting adults with FASD, family and friends of those with FASD to a presentation from Myles Himmelreich, a world renowned FASD expert, consultant, and motivational speaker on Friday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tidemark Theatre. Learn about FASD and the challenges associated with sensory integration, attention, language, cognition, memory, and stigma, while discovering strategies that can make a real difference for people who need support. Tickets are $15 available from the Tidemark Theatre Box Office or https://purchase.tidemarktheatre.com/ChooseSeats/14001. For more info, contact the RiverCity Inclusion Society FASD program at (778) 346-9029. FASD Training

Play Campbell River is starting Bike Bus, an organized group of children riding bikes to school together along a set route led by trained parent volunteers and high school and middle school leadership students from Lilelana Park to Carihi in April and May.  Walk & Wheel Wednesday

The National Ballet of Canada invites classes to join the YOU dance Livestream on Thursday, May 15 at 12 p.m. EST. This free virtual learning opportunity is open to all elementary and middle school grades but is specifically designed for grades 4 to 6 students. The hour-long performance features the National Ballet’s RBC Apprentices dancing a diverse repertoire, engaging discussions led by our hosts and opportunities for the entire class to get moving. Advance registration is required, and curriculum-based resources will be available prior to the livestream performance. A recording of the event will also be available from May 15 to 29. To gain access to the recording you must register for the event.  You Dance Livestream

Strathcona Gardens Recreational Complex April offerings and spring events calendar.  April 2025 Newsletter

The Campbell River Salmon Kings are once again offering summer swim club at Centennial Pool. Registration opens in April.  Salmon King Swim Club

The Campbell River Art Gallery is opening a new show ‘Driving in Palestine’ on March 21 until May 24 and are offering school tours and art making activities.
Exhibition for Teachers

Upcoming activities for BC Youth Week May 1-7 from City of Campbell River. Spring Flyer

Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex January arena and pool offerings. Strathcona Gardens Recreation

Campbell River Skating Club poster for skating lessons.  Skating Club

Information on the North Island Rent Bank from the Comox Valley Affordable Housing Society. The North Island Rent Bank is a service that provides financial assistance to qualifying community members who are struggling to pay their rent and are at risk of losing their housing. North Island Rent Bank

Mind Your Plastic, a registered Canadian non-profit, offers a free program to all Canadian teachers to help teach students about a circular economy and the effects plastic pollution has on the environment.  CEAP Sign Ups

Walking Alongside Youth with Depression - HealthyMindsBC (gov.bc.ca)

Healthy Minds BC has created an online learning resource for parents and caregivers called “Walking Alongside Youth with Depression” or WAY. It is designed to provide parents and others caring for a child or youth experiencing mild to moderate depression with practical and accessible information, tools and insights for use in daily life. 

Health information from VIHA. 
Physical Literacy
Physical Activity Every Day
Sun Smart

Health information from VIHA:
https://media.sd72.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/beware-of-bats.229b9f16445.pdf
Keeping Active and Hydrated
Play It Safe With Your Smile
Protecting your child's Hearing