• 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?

Thank you!

• A multi-week group for new parents and their babies.
• 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).
• Free but advance registration is required.

For more info, please contact:

Nancy Smith, Family Centre Coordinator

• A free, registered 10-week informal discussion group with guest speakers on baby-related topics. Connection and community 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 p.m. and runs periodically throughout the year (New starts in January, April and September).
• Upcoming session: January 8th to March 12th, 2026.

For more info or to register:

We are so fortunate to be able to offer our popular Fun Through Music program again this fall for families with young children (under 5 years). Open to grandparents and seniors who are connected to our programs here at JBCP. A wonderful musical experience for young children and adults together. Children and adults alike can have fun – singing, dancing with scarves, and using simple percussion instruments – a joyful time for everyone.

When

• Fridays
• October 17th – November 28th, 2025

Times

There are two 45-minute timeslots available:

• 10:00-10:45 a.m.
• 11:15 a.m. -12 noon

Cost

• Free – registration required. Sorry, no drop-ins.

Questions?

• 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

• Free-play activities such as playdough, painting, puzzles, toys, books and outdoor play.
• Take some soup to go at 4:00 p.m. if you like!
• Runs weekly on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30 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?

Thank you! We hope to see you soon!

• 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

Summer youth camp for femme-identifying youth ages 10-14. This program runs from July 21st- Aug 1st, 2025. Registration required.

get outside

grow stuff

make plant medicine

play

Program Info

Questions?

To register or for more info, please contact:

Natasha Gold, Youth & Family Outreach Worker

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.

What: Learn to cook & eat good food.

Where: James Bay Community Project – 547 Michigan St.

When: Mondays*

Date: Oct 6th to Dec 1st, 2025

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Limit of 10 participants.

*Closed on stat holidays.

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: