STRONGSTART - CENTRAL OKANAGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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StrongStart Resources

StrongStart Brochure

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Parent Information

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StrongStart Flyer

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Community Resources for Families

Childhood Connections:
  • Early Learning Library -  filled with toys where evacuees can sign out a wide variety of toys and books for a month at a ^me for free (it's also open to ECE's and parents)
    childhoodconnections.ca/lending-library/
  • Playful Healing program - beneficial for children processing trauma and mental health challenges; age range supported is 6 months - 8 years
    childhoodconnections.ca/programs/playful-healing/
  • Family Resource Programs - offer many activities, programs, and workshops geared to families with children 0-6 years old. Most of our programs are free, and many are drop-in programs.
    childhoodconnections.ca/programs/family-resource-programs/

Central Okanagan Family Hub
  • Twenty-three members representing community agencies, child, and family development, education and healthcare, work in collaboration to deliver an integrated community service delivery model that connects families to community services that promote healthy development and fosters resiliency through life-long learning.
    cofh.ca/services/calendar/

Westbank First Nation
  • programs aim to promote physical mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and healing:
    www.wfn.ca/community-programs-services/children-families.htm

Looking for something to do?

Kelowna Events:
Check out the Family & Children category

Okanagan Regional Library Kid's Corner:
Stop by for story time or sign up for Summer Reading Club

Kelowna Recreation Parks:
Cool off at the waterpark, play on the playground or find a new dog park. Explore the different natural and community parks our city has to offer.

Kelowna Art Gallery:
Family Sundays, Summer Camps and free drop in for toddlers for ages 5 and under.

Kelowna Community Resources:
Search their categories such as: Animals, Arts & Heritage, Recreation, Food, Housing, Multicultural and so much more.

YMCA of Okanagan:
Summer camps, Aquatics, Child Care and Child, Youth and Family Development.

Kelowna Gymnastix:
Summer Camps, Drop-Ins and Birthday Parties.

Hoof Print Barnyard:
Sunday Funday. Every Sunday from 10-4 (March to October) "Wrangle up the family and head to the barnyard to enjoy pony rides, the petting zoo, our bonfire with marshmallows, concession and more."

Atlantis Waterslides (Vernon, B.C):
"Family friendly water slides. All ages will enjoy our variety of water slides, from toddlers to teens and the young at heart; Atlantis Waterslides has something to offer every member of the family."

Planet Bee (Vernon, B.C):
Take a tour, learn about bees and do a honey tasting.

Vernon Science Centre:
Check out the upcoming events on the website.

Davison Orchards Country Village (Vernon, B.C):
Go experience the farm. Take a tour, have lunch, pet a goat, or play in the crazy cow kids corral.
  • StrongStart
  • Registration
  • Locations
  • Philosophy
  • Calendar
  • For Families
  • For Educators
  • SD23 Early Learning
    • Early Years (0-5 Years)
    • School Years (4-8 Years)
    • Resources
    • Community Opportunities