Early Years Programs
The Building Connections for Valley Families Project
2023/2024 Programs
The Connections Project supports three rural early years drop-in programs in the Comox Valley. Scroll down to learn more about:
Dove Creek Hall Play Group
Parent & Peanut Program in Black Creek
South Comox Valley Early Years Drop-in in Fanny Bay.
Dove Creek Hall
Play Group
Join our Family Connector for this free drop-in program that will provide connections for both you and your young child(ren)! These informal parent and tot mornings will offer plenty of fun, play-based activities for the kids. Parents/caregivers will have a chance to socialize and learn about other community resources and programs. Guest speakers will be brought in based on parent’s interest. Parent participation is required.
Program Information:
Dove Creek Hall
Wednesdays, from 9:30am-11:30am
Free!
Follows the School District 71 Calendar
Break for Winter, Spring, & Summer Holidays
For more information about these programs, please contact our North Comox Valley Family Connector, Darcie at comoxvalley.connections@gmail.com
Parent & Peanut
Program
Drop-in with your little one(s) for a free and friendly morning of connecting with other families! Parents and/or caregivers will have the opportunity to meet others and share in the experience of raising children. Children will have an opportunity to meet new friends in a fun and playful environment that encourages growth and learning. A knowledgeable Family Connector will be present to help bridge connections between families and community resources if needed and also bring in the occasional guest speaker, based on parents’ interests! This program will have regular library story times on the third week of the month. Thank you VI Regional Library Courtenay and Comox! Parent participation is required.
Program Information:
Main Hall, The Black Creek Community Centre
Thursdays, from 9:30am to Noon.
Free!
Follows the School District 71 Calendar.
Break for Winter, Spring & Summer Holidays.
For more information about these programs, please contact our North Comox Valley Family Connector, Darcie at comoxvalley.connections@gmail.com
South Comox Valley Early Years Playgroup
New program alert!
Join our South Comox Valley Family Connector, Healthy Families staff, and other guests at this new drop-in, suitable for early years children and families.
Bring your littles for a free & family friendly morning of play and connecting with other families. No need to pre-register, simple drop-in.
Program Information:
Fanny Bay Hall
Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:30am
January 10th-March 27, 2024
Free! Coffee & Tea provided.
For more information, contact our South Comox Valley Family Connector, Simone at southcv.connections@gmail.com.
Past Early Years Offerings
Our Supporters
The Connections Project is grateful for the strong community partnerships that have lead to the development and implementation of the Building Connections for Valley Families Project. Many thanks to our key funders:
Comox Valley Community Foundation
Comox Valley Regional District
We would also like to recognize our many partners and supporters:
The many parents and caregivers who have been involved and given their valuable input to the project
UBC’s Human Early Learning Partnership
Comox Valley Child Development Association
Comox Valley Family Services Association
School District 71
PacificCARE Child Care Resource & Referral
Vancouver Island Regional Library
Black Creek Community Association
Community Halls (Dove Creek, Fanny Bay, Union Bay)
And many more…