Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
(If the information needs revisions, please submit a comment; if you want to contribute to this section, send your post to communityresourcehub@uvic.ca)
First trauma-informed daycare coming soon to Victoria
Construction on the first trauma-informed daycare in Canada is underway in Victoria's North Park area. Little Phoenix Daycare will provide a safe place and informed care for children five and under who have experienced high levels of trauma and stress. The United Way...
Childhood Connections Okanagan Family & Childcare Society
Childhood Connections Okanagan Family and Childcare Society provides services and resources to help children in the community grow and succeed in a safe, healthy environment. Resources provided range from childminding events, the nourish families initiative, child...
1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre
1Up is a charitable organization that has served the evolving needs of single parent families since 1978. They offer free counselling services to single parents for life's challenges with a certified counsellor. Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Location: 602 Gorge Rd....
HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program For Kids
The HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program’s goal is to help kids, teens, and their families improve their overall health and quality of life. The program is tailored to each family with a focus on healthy eating, lifestyle habits, and physical health. This is a...
101 After-school activities for kids
Care.com has comprised a list of 101 after-school activities for children. While some are just suggestions of activities, others include in-depth tutorials. There's something for every child on the list....
Free printable activities for preschoolers and Kindergartners
Below are several printable activities appropriate for children age 2-6. Most of the activities are educational, but still fun and colourful. And, they're completely free and several can be customized to individual preference....
Let’s Talk Science STEM resources at home
Let's Talk Science offers free STEM resources for at-home hands-on activities and videos that are both fun and educational. Resources are sorted by grade-level and, within that, are sorted into topics such as weather, interesting insects, and food science. There's...
Understood.org
Understood is a non-profit that serves millions of families of kids who learn and think differently. They have programs for families, educators and young adults that empower those who learn and think differently offering customized, accessible resources and a...
Victoria Board Game Café
The Board Game Café has recently re-opened and is a fun and cheap ($6 per person) activity for those of all ages. Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-11pm. With over 800 games and food and drink available (separate 19+ side for alcohol consumption), there's truly something for...