Click here for a list of Central Okanagan Community Connections
Community Resources for Families
YMCA (CCRR- Child Care Resource and Referral):
- Early Learning Library - Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program offers an Early Learning Resource Library, where 100s of items are available to loan out to families, the child care workforce, and child care providers.
https://www.ymcasibc.ca/ccrr/early-learning-resource-library - Family Support - Family support programs at the Y bring parents, children, caregivers, and entire families together through drop-in and registered programs. Meet similar families through group activities in a comfortable environment and learn about other services in your community.
https://www.ymcasibc.ca/Programs/Education-and-Training/Family-Support - Employment Services: Get caring support from knowledgeable professionals with over 20 years of experience in career and self discovery. You'll feel valued knowing you have someone in your corner to help you grow, expand your network and clarify your goals, strengths and opportunities.
Best of all, you can access all our services for FREE, virtually or in person!
https://www.ymcasibc.ca/Programs/Education-and-Training/Employment-Services
Nourish Programs at Childhood Connections
🌱 Program 1: Early Nourish
- For families with children 0–24 months
Early Nourish offers a welcoming space for parents to connect through songs, rhymes, and meaningful conversation, all while bonding with their little ones. Each participating family also receives a locally sourced frozen meal each week
🤝 Program 2: Nourish Families with childminding
- For families with children under 6 years old
Nourish Families is a 10-month, scaffolded program where parents grow alongside a consistent group. Weekly sessions include free childminding, parent education, guest speakers, child-related resources, and a locally made freezer meal to take home. - Both programs are completely free and open to families living in the Central Okanagan.
Find more information here:
https://childhoodconnections.ca/nourishfamilies/nourish-families-referral-form/
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.