North and South Shuswap Community Resources
Providing a network of programs and services to enhance the lives
of children, youth and families living in the North and South Shuswap.
Unplug and Play Get Cooking Challenge
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Step 1: Register for your meal kit by Friday, January 24.
Step 2: Pick up your meal kit from the NSSCR on Monday, January 27 between 12:00PM and 4:00PM (1148 Passchendaele Rd across from Sorento Elementary School).
Step 3: Get the family together and create a meal from your kit.
Step 4: Send us a photo of your creation before February 2 and you will be entered into a contest to win a family. pizza dinner from Frankie's Pizza. The entries will be voted on for creativity, appeal and fun!
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A big thank-you to our Unplug & Play Get Cooking Challenge sponsers:
Frankie's Pizza
Blind Bay Village Grocer
Pennerosa Farms
Preschool
Our play based Preschools provide quality, licensed child care facilities instructed by qualified Educators. We are proud to be community based preschools that include parents and care givers in the operation of our facilities and programs. We understand the preschool years are very formative years in the development of children. We ensure that we provide the quality play experiences necessary to impact all aspects of their development positively.
Programs & Fees
Sorrento Preschool (Sorrento - South Shuswap):1148 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC V0E 2W0
Programs are 3 hours in length: 8:30am - 11:30am
Cost:
2 days per week: $70/month
2 days per week + 4 year old Friday: $90/month $25 registration fee to secure your spot*
Fees are billed monthly**
Sorrento Preschool participates in the BC Affordable Childcare Benefit Program
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Winter Programs
Early Years Programs
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South Shuswap Playgroup:
Thursdays 9 am-12 pm
Runs Thursday Oct 17th to Thursday, May 15th
Located in the lower level Banquet Hall at Shuswap Lake Estates Building across from the Golf Course-2405 Centennial Drive This is a FREE drop in activity. No registration required just sign in at the event.
PJ Storytime with Rebecca from Mothergoose:
Join us for a fun Song & Storytime for 0-5 year olds (siblings welcome) Tuesday, January 28th and Tuesday, February 25th at 6-6:45 pm. Held at the South Shuswap Library in Blind Bay This is a FREE drop in activity. No registration required just sign in at the event.
​Mothergoose:
Winter Session: Fridays from January 10 - March 14. Held from 10:15-11:15 am at the South Shuswap Library in Blind Bay.
Join us for an hour of songs, stories & snacks with Rebecca geared at children 0-3 years olds and their caregivers (siblings welcome).
This is a FREE drop in activity. No registration required just sign in at the event.
Parent & Tot Hikes
Hikes are on Wednesdays at 10:00 am (Hikes are typically 1-1.5 hrs in length).
This is a FREE drop in activity for Caregivers and their children 0 - 5years old. No registration required just sign in at the event.
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All Hikes will meet be guided by Christine Tether who has chosen routes that can be managed by adults with small children. The hikes are free of charge. Families can sign in with Christine at the Trail Head.
Schedule:
Will resume in May 2025
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​Children and Youth Programs
Red Cross Babysitting and Stay Safe Courses
The Babysitting course is developed for youth 11 years of age and older interested in babysitting and caring for infants, toddlers and children. The course includes basic first aid, diapering, managing behaviour, feeding kids and responding to emergencies.
The Stay Safe! Home Alone program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills for 9 to 11 year olds. It increases and reinforces capacity to improve safety when staying home alone for short periods of time.
Space is limited!
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Upcoming Courses:
​Red Cross Babysitting Course for youth 11 & over
Monday, May 5: 10am – 4pm
Location: Sorrento Preschool
Fee: $50.00 payable by etransfer to nsscr@live.ca
Registration will open after spring break.
Stay Safe Home Alone Course (9-11 year olds)
Thursday, May 1: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Sorrento Preschool
Fee: $25.00 payable by etransfer to nsscr@live.ca
Registration will open after spring break.
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Kids STEAM Program 2025
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Check back here for details.
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North Shuswap Food Security Program
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If you are in need of food support, food hampers are available for North Shuswap residents twice per month every month except December.
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Call or email:
2502129952
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NSSCR Swimming Lessons
2025 Swimming Lesson Schedule will be available in late March.
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