Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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Let’s Talk Science Challenge
This is a free, fully virtual event that encourages creativity and engagement in STEM learning inside and outside the classroom. It is available all throughout spring break, from Feb. 14 to June 10 from 10am to 12pm. This is a great opportunity for 6th-8th graders....
Coles Bay Regional Park
Coles Bay Regional Park is a quiet neighbourhood park leading down to the Saanich Inlet. This park offers picnicking areas, easy to walk forest trails and a beach. This is a great place to visit during Spring Break. Location: 9324 Inverness Rd, North Saanich, BC ...
National Toy Museum of Canada
The National Toy Museum of Canada is a great place to visit this Spring Break They showcase toys from different eras and their displays are always changing. Admission is by donation. The museum is open from Tuesdays-Sundays 12pm-5pm. Location: Mezzanine Level - 1410...
Free Cultural and Recreational Passes with your Victoria Library Card
The Greater Victoria Public Library offers cultural and recreational passes for specific attractions around the city. All you need is your library card! These attractions include: Royal BC Museum family pass, Saanich Recreation family pass, Robert Bateman Centre pass,...
Tips for Teaching Resilience in a Time of War
Linked below is a list for parents and teacher with tips on to speak to children in an age-appropriate way about war and crisis. Website: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/kids-war
Cops for Kids Family Funding
Cops for Kids is an organization created by RCMP members and other personnel who focus on creating funding for children and families in need. Those eligible must have a child who has an illness, disability, or has sustained serious trauma. Cops for Kids has a page on...
War on Ukraine: Resources to Support Children & Adolescents
Linked below is a website that outlines multiple resources for parents and other forms of support for children and adolescents during the war on Ukraine. Resources include educational links that include: talking to children during this time, understanding refugee...
LGBTQ+ creative children and families drop in session
Outside the Box Counselling is offering a Gender Spectacular. A drop-in for trans and gender-creative children in grade 7 or younger. Their families and siblings are also welcome! This group is also for trans and non-binary parents who have children in grade 7 or...
Monthly Support Group for Parents of LGBTQ+ Community
Join the community and the LQBTQ+ parents support group. Hosted every second Wednesday of the month from 7-9 pm at Commonwealth Place, Upside Teen Lounge OR every fourth Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm at Nellie McClung Library. For more information or to RSVP attendance...