Play Opportunities
Pop Up and Play
Join us as we pop-up in different neighbourhoods around Port Alberni, the West Coast, and Bamfield. We will offer many different play opportunities inside and outside for families and their children to participate in.
Come and play, make new friends, and meet community service providers and Kindergarten Teachers that will be present to answer any questions you have about your child’s well-being.
Check out the schedule here: Our Play Programs — Pacific Rim Children and Families
PacificCARE ccrr Family Fun DATES TBA
Join Laura Chandler from PacificCARE ccrr -Dates to be announced. Chack back soon A great opportunity for you and your child to participate in play opportunities in a calm relaxing environment.
Port Alberni Friendship Center Group Drop-Ins
The family programs provide drop-in groups throughout the week which focus on nutrition, child development, healthy pregnancy, caring for your newborn, immunizations, parenting information, family literacy, peer support, recreation, language and cultural teachings.
Please see Port Alberni Friendship Center website for their schedule.
Phone: (250) 723-8281
Geared for Growing: Infant Development Parent and Tot Group
We have an interesting and fun group where you as a parent you can come and relax, play, learn and feel more confident in parenting your child. Your child will benefit from playing with other children, strengthen and learn new skills. You will meet other parents and children and make new connections.
Time: Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12pm
Location: 4521 Dogwood, lower floor (map)
Nuu-chah-nulth Children & Youth Services Drop In Groups
Please see the Nuu-chah-nulth Children & Youth Services Facebook Page for a list of their drop in programs and schedule.
West Coast Program Phone: (250) 725-3367
Port Alberni Program Phone: (250) 724-0202
Family Story Time
Drop-in program for families with children 0-5 year olds on Saturday mornings.
Children’s Librarian: Kaitlin Parker (250) 723-9511
Location: 4245 Wallace Street, Port Alberni