Hope Centre for Children, Youth, and Families - Gabriola Island
Child Services, Family / Parenting, Social / Recreational, and Youth Services
Provided by Hope Centre
Offers a variety of programming and services for children, youth and families in Gabriola Island.
Parent & Tot Drop-In (Closed July & August):
- Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Blue Building, Door #2: Caregivers and their children ages 0 - 3 years old are invited to drop in and visit with other parents while their children play. This free program also offers a baby item exchange and community fridge & pantry.
- 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 10:30 am - 11:30 am in the Blue Building(Vancouver Island Regional Library): 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Giggle & Move Toddler Time - best for ages 0 - 3 years old and 11:00 am - 11:30 am - Story Time Shimmy & Sing - best for ages 3 - 5 years old
- Baby Item Donation: Donations for the baby item exchange are accepted only during Parent & Tot Drop-In program hours. To arrange a donation outside of these times, please email hopecentre@shaw.ca
Teen Drop-In: Fridays, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the Blue Building (during the school year): Please note that this program does not run every Friday. The sign facing North Road announces when the next Teen Drop-In is scheduled to take place.
Teens (Grades 7-12) are welcome to drop in and hang out in a substance-free space that offers a pool table, arcade games, video games, board games, shuffleboard, and snacks. There is often a live DJ and special dinners cooked on-site. Attendees must follow a code of conduct that demonstrates respect for the staff, volunteers, and space.
250-247-8730
Public email: hopecentre@shaw.ca
Website: http://hopecentre.yolasite.com/
790 N Road, Gabriola Island, British Columbia, V0R 1X3
Cost: No cost
Availability
Service area: Gabriola Island + show cities
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Social / Recreational
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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