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Get ready to unleash your energy at the vibrant Colourful Run on Sunday, June 14! Walk, jog, or run the fun-filled route - no timing or competition, just good vibes. Afterward hit the Splash Park for the afterparty with snacks, music, and a giant foam pit! Check-in opens 9 a.m, race starts 9:30 a.m. Registration $5 per person ages 6+, free for ages 0-5. Open to all ages! This event is hosted by the City of Campbell River Recreation department to bring together members of our community in a fun and active environment. 
Colourful Run

The Vancouver Island Down Syndrome Society is holding their annual awareness walk and picnic on Saturday, June 13 at Robert Ostler Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will include an awareness walk, picnic, and opportunities for families, friends, and community members to come together in support of individuals with Down Syndrome. This year’s event also coincides with the highly anticipated annual Kite Flying Day taking place at the same venue, making it a fun and vibrant community event for families to enjoy together. See the flyer for more information. DS Awareness

Science World is restarting their overnight school camp programs, welcoming students in grades 3-7, educators, and parents for hands-on learning experiences that engage curiousity, teamwork, and memorable connections beyond the classroom. See the attached program information, including details about the overnight experience. Additional information is also available on their website at schoolcamp-in. Booking requests should be sent to reserve@scienceworld.ca
Science World

Strathcona Gardens offers a variety of summer camps including Outdoor Adventure Quest for children ages 8 to 13 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from July 18 to August 29. See the flyer to learn more.   Summer Camp

Vancouver Island Crisis Society is making changes to its crisis services. As of May 1, 2026, its local evening chat and text service ended. Families and students can continue to access 24/7 crisis support by calling or texting 9-8-8, Canada’s national suicide crisis helpline. This service is free, confidential, and available at all times. Phone support is also available through the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888.  VICS Crisis Chat & Text Services

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is recruiting foster caregivers throughout BC to provide care for school-aged children and youth. 
Caregiver-Recruitment

BC Children’s Hospital offers these young sibling support groups at no cost to families. It is an online monthly peer group for 8-11 year old siblings who have a sibling with a chronic health condition and/or disability. No referral is needed and it is not diagnosis based.  BCCH Therapeutic Resources for Siblings

Registration for the Campbell River Salmon Kings summer swim club for youth ages 5-18 is now open.  Salmon Kings Flyer

CR Sea Wolves Football Club spring flag and conditioning registration is open for children and teens born from 2008-2021.Spring Flat Flyer

Campbell River Youth Soccer Association Spring Community Soccer registration is now open for children and teens born from 2022-2011. CRYSA

Discovery Passage Aquarium provides mobile and on-site marine education programs for kindergarten to grade 12 students. Programs include live animals, hands-on activities, and curriculum-aligned lessons that support science learning and environmental literacy. Sessions are delivered by trained educators and can be adapted for different grade levels and learning environments. For more information see the flyer or visit: https://discoverypassageaquarium.ca/collections/group-bookings. DPAS Flyer

The Immigrant Welcome Centre is hosting an after-school adventure club every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Timberline Secondary School library. The adventure club is open to all youth 12+ regardless of immigration status.  2025IWC SEIS Adventure Club

The Campbell River Children’s Choir are accepting children in grades 1-12 who love to sing for the upcoming 2025-2026 year. See the flyer for more information. 
CR Children's Choir

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