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.
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
*****Children need to be 30 months to school aged and toilet trained-we do not have change tables in the facility***
Click here to register
Fall Programs
Early Years Programs
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, October 29th, Tuesday and November 26th 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.
Santa Story Time will be on Saturday, December 7th at 1pm. This is a FREE drop in activity. Registration is required and will open in November.
Mothergoose:
Fall Session: Fridays from October 4 - November 29. 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.
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:
Sept 11- Wild Rose Bay Moss Walk-Address: 6487 Eagle Bay Rd, Blind Bay
Sept 18-Syphon Falls- Address: 4450 60 Street, Salmon Arm
Sept 25-Evelyn Falls(North Shuswap)-Address: 7850 Gold Course Rd, Anglemont
Oct 2- White Lake Look Out-Address: 3120 White Lake Rd, Sorrento
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!
Upcoming Courses:
Red Cross Babysitting Course for youth 11 & over
Friday, October 25: 10am – 4pm
Location: Sorrento Preschool
Fee: $50.00 payable by etransfer to nsscr@live.ca
For registration click here
Stay Safe Home Alone Course (9-11 year olds)
Thursday, October 24: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Sorrento Preschool
Fee: $25.00 payable by etransfer to nsscr@live.ca
For registration click here
Kids STEAM Program 2024
Kids in the Kitchen
A fun cooking class for kids in Grade 3-5
Tuesday May 28th at Sorrento Hall
Class 1- 2:30 pm-3:45 pm Class 2- 4:00-5:15 pm
(Class 1 & 2 are the same- we are limited to 10 kids per class)
Fee: $10- Includes all food, supplies & recipes
Join us for a cooking session where kids will make and eat easy healthy snacks while learning about kitchen safety and nutrition in a fun environment.
For registration click here
Swimming lesson registration will be available April 15 at 7:00 am.
Each session now has its own registration link in the schedule below.
Please read before registering!
Note: For 2024 we will be using TeamSnap to manage registrations. When you click on the link to register, TeamSnap will prompt you to set up an account before registering, if you don’t already have one.
Swim Lesson Payments: Payments can be made by Etransfer until our TeamSnap merchant account is activated. Etransfer details will be included in your registration confirmation. It will come from TeamSnap, please check your junk mail if you don’t receive it immediately.
To use a different form of payment, please email us at nsscr@live.ca to make arrangements.
Check this page regularly for class openings and additions (including private lessons which will be posted later in the season).
Swimming is a necessary skill for families living in (or visiting) lake communities in the summer months. Swimming lessons in the lake are designed to help children to feel competent and comfortable in the lake waters.
NSSCR Swimming Lesson program is offering the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life swim lesson program for 2024
Click here for a detailed description of Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life swim lessons.
To view the complete Red Cross Swim Kids to Lifesaving Society Swim for Life transition chart Click Here
2024 Fees
Preschool: $60 for 8-30 min lessons
Swimmer 1-4: $60 for 8-30 min lessons
Swimmer 5-9: $70 for 8-45 min lessons
1 Week Intensive Lessons: $65
Bronze Star: $75 for 5-2 hour lessons
Bronze Medallion: $150 (includes Lifesaving Manual, Pocket Mask)
Bronze Cross: $150
**Fees for Session 3 (Pool):
Preschool: $40
Swimmer 1-4: $40
Swimmer 5-9: $65
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made by the NSSCR before programming begins as a result of insufficient numbers or conditions out of the control of the NSSCR will receive a full refund. Cancellations as a result of the above mentioned items occurring after programming begins will receive a refund for classes remaining that were not complete.
Cancellations made by the participant before programming begins with a medical note from a doctor confirming a medical condition will receive a full refund. If a medical condition occurs during programming participants will receive a refund for classes that were not complete.
Cancellations made by the participant 10 days before the start of the program will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made with less than 10 days notice may be offered the opportunity to switch to another program or take a credit towards another program. Refunds are not available.