Achiever’s Program

The Achievers program is a unique social program that provides community integration to school-age children who have disabilities that limit their opportunities to fully participate socially in the community. This program runs Tuesday to Friday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 - 4:00 pm. The children participate in social and recreation activities.  Each child has an individual goal plan that is developed with our professional staff and parents to work toward independence and a lifetime of activity and community involvement.

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• Early Learning & Literacy

APALS (Aboriginal Parents as Literacy Supporters)

For family members & caregivers to support their preschool or kindergarten aged children's early literacy development.

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• Early Learning & Literacy

Armstrong Library

Preschool reading and story telling time every Thursday afternoon.

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• Early Learning & Literacy
• Recreation & Leisure

Cedar Bridge School

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• Child Care Settings
• Daycares
• Preschools
• Early Learning & Literacy

Cherryville Library

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• Early Learning & Literacy
• Recreation & Leisure

Cherryville Preschool

Social time, arts & crafts, activities are designed to provide interaction in a positive way. School readiness is a focus.

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• Child Care Settings
• Preschools
• Early Learning & Literacy

Lumby Library

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• Early Learning & Literacy
• Recreation & Leisure

Lumby Preschool

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• Child Care Settings
• Preschools
• Early Learning & Literacy

Mother Goose

Mother Goose is based on the idea that playful, imaginative language should be an important part of a child's life. All programs begin the week of January 11th - 14th and run for seven weeks.

1.Monday

• Hillview Elementary 9 - 10 AM, 0-5 years. To register, contact: Asia @ 503-0715
• Vernon Public Library 10:45 - 11:45 AM, 0-12 months. Fee of $75. Sponsorships available. To register, contact: Jodie @ 549-4406 or Asia @ 503-0715

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• Early Learning & Literacy
• Parent and Tot Groups

Mother Goose

Programs are offered free of charge to families throughout the North Okanagan thanks to funds provided by the government and numerous community partners. MG is based on the idea that playful, imaginative language should be an important part of a child’s life from infancy and beyond. Programs welcome parents, grandparents, or caregivers with children aged birth to 4 years. Groups meet once a week for up to 8 weeks to learn rhymes, songs, lullabies and finger plays in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Time is set aside for a healthy snack and socializing for both parents and children. Parents soon learn how a rhyme or song can help almost every situation, from diaper changes to baths and getting ready for bed, and especially when children are cranky or fussy. Programs are held in schools, libraries, and churches.

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• Early Learning & Literacy
• Parent and Tot Groups
• Parenting Programs & Support Groups

NOEL (North Okanagan Early Literacy Project)

The North Okanagan Early Literacy Project provides a continuum of early literacy information and programs to families with children from birth to age 6 in communities throughout the North Okanagan (Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong, Enderby, Cherryville and Falkland). The Goal is that more children will enter Kindergarten with the pre-literacy skills they need to have early school success.

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• Early Learning & Literacy

Parents As Literacy Supporters (PALS)

This is a program for children in Kindergarten and their parents/caregivers. The sessions are held in the elementary school with no cost to the families. There is a different topic every session that has information delivered to parents only and then the parents join the children in their classroom for hands on activities. This program is to help parents support heir children's early literacy development in language, literacy and numeracy.

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• Early Learning & Literacy

Strong Start

Drop in 3-hour program for parents or caregivers of children 0-

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• Early Learning & Literacy
• Parent and Tot Groups

Vernon Christian Preschool

A licensed preschool for 3 & 4 year-olds.

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• Child Care Settings
• Preschools
• Early Learning & Literacy

Way to Grow Program

8-week program designed to help parents prepare their young children to be successful at school.

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• Early Learning & Literacy

Wonder on Wheels

The Kalamalka Rotary Club-Dream Auction donated funds to allow the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs - Vernon to retro fit a school bus which will be used to allow families to access mobile Early Learning services in the greater Vernon area. In partnership with School District #22, the Wonders on Wheels bus providesfree learning-through-play programs for all parents and caregivers with children who are not yet eligible for kindergarten. A qualified early childhood educator leads learning activities; including stories, music, free play, and art experiences to help children get ready for success in kindergarten.

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• Early Learning & Literacy