The Family Resource Centre at JBCP is a warm, family-friendly place for parents to come together and enjoy activities, to learn more about parenting, and to become involved in their community.
Families
Program Info
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Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better.
- Click on the ‘+’ next to a program listing below to learn more.
Registration Info
- Registration is required for all programs. Sorry, no drop-ins.
- Some of our programs have an link for online registration – see individual program listings below for details. You can book up to two weeks in advance.
- Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren). Thank you.
The Family Resource Centre is closed on weekends, statutory holidays or as otherwise noted.
Inclement Weather Info
- The Family Resource Centre will follow the actions of the School District (SD61) for the safety of program participants, volunteers and staff should the weather be considered unsafe.
- For details please visit sd61.bc.ca as well as our social media accounts for updates.
Questions?
Please contact the Family Centre Coordinator Nancy Smith at nsmith@jbcp.bc.ca.
Thank you!
Parent & Child Groups
- For families with babies up to 15 months. It is an opportunity to play and connect in a relaxed social setting.
- Tuesdays from 12:30-2:00 p.m.
- Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren). Thank you.
Registration Info
- Parents MUST register in advance to attend. (Sorry, no drop-ins.) You can book up to 14 days in advance.
- Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Email familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
- A free, registered 8-week group for new parents and their babies up to 10 months.
- Come and learn some fun songs, rhymes, fingerplays and a little bit of storytelling.
- Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 PM and runs throughout the year (groups start in January, April, June and September).
For more info, please contact us:
Email: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
- A free, registered 8-week informal discussion group with guest speakers on baby-related topics. Fun and friendship for new parents and their babies up to 6 months.
- Parents must register in advance – sorry, no drop-ins. Thanks for your kind understanding!
- Thursdays from 12:30-2 PM and runs periodically throughout the year (New starts in January, April and September).
Next session: April 3 to May 22, 2025
For more info or to register:
Email: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 312
This intergenerational program is open to seniors & families with children. No music experience required. Learn to use percussion instruments to keep the beat, learn songs, dance and more!
This is a great social opportunity for families and seniors in our community. Increase your well-being and resilience while connecting with others in your community.
Program Info
Must be able to commit to all sessions (usually eight).
When: TBA (tentatively planning for April 2025)
Day: Tuesday
Time – TBA. In past sessions they were:
- Group 1: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
- Group 2: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: free – advance registration required
Registration Info:
If you would like to be notified when registration opens up, please contact Nancy Smith at 250-388-7844, Ext. 313 or email nsmith@jbcp.bc.ca.
Children’s Play Groups
- For families with children, from birth to five years old.
- Monday to Friday (unless otherwise noted)
- 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Registration Info
- Parents MUST register in advance to attend. (Sorry, no drop-ins.) You can book up to 14 days in advance.
- Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family.
- Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren). Thank you.
- Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Email familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
- Open to all families in the neighbourhood with children up to 12 years of age.
- Enjoy some soup and an opportunity to play and connect with other families.
- Runs weekly on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Registration Info
- Parents MUST register in advance to attend. (Sorry, no drop-ins.) You can book up to 14 days in advance.
- Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren). Thank you.
- Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
REGISTER HERE
Questions?
Please get in touch with us: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
Thank you! We hope to see you soon!
Youth
Youth ages 12 – 15 years old will be given an opportunity to practice/develop cooking & baking skills through team-oriented challenges (think Iron Chef or Chopped). We will talk about safety, what healthy eating means/looks like across different cultures and communities, and how to incorporate foods we love into our lives in ways that support our wellbeing, mentally and physically.
Program Info:
Advance registration required. Limit of ten participants.
When: April 28 to June 2, 2025
Day: Mondays*
Time: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: free!
*Closed on statutory holidays.
Questions?
To register or for more info, please contact:
Natasha Gold, Youth & Family Outreach Worker
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 314
Email: ngold@jbcp.bc.ca
Family Support
Family Outreach workers can offer information and one-to-one support to children, youth, parents and families with children from birth to 19 years in James Bay, Fairfield, Oak Bay and Central Victoria.
- Advocacy and support regarding challenges
- Information, referrals to community resources
- Help navigating systems
- Mediation between teens and parents
- Parent support and mentoring
For more info:
Please contact outreach@jbcp.bc.ca or phone 250-388-7844, Ext 314.