North and South Shuswap Community Resources
of children, youth and families living in the North and South Shuswap.
Spring Programs
Early Years Programs
South Shuswap Playgroup:
Thursdays 9 am-12 pm
Runs Thursday Oct 13th to Thursday, April 20th
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 March 7th and Tuesday April 11th 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:
Fridays from Apr 14 - May 19. 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.
Spring Parent & Tot Hikes
Coming again for May and June. Check back for dates / locations.
These hikes are for families with children 0-5 years old. They will be guided by Sarah who has chosen routes that can be managed by adults with toddlers in tow. She will have a selection of carriers available to anyone wanting to try one. The hikes are free of charge.
Hikes are on Thursdays at 10:00 am (Hikes are typically 1-1.5 hrs in length)
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.
Upcoming Courses:
Thursday, April 27 - Stay Safe Home Alone (9-11 year olds)
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm
Location: NSSCR Office/Sorrento Preschool - 1148 Passchendaele Rd
Fee: $25.00
Friday, April 28 - Red Cross Babysitting Course (youth 11 & over)
Time: 10:00-3:00 pm
Location: NSSCR Office/Sorrento Preschool - 1148 Passchendaele Rd (Please bring a lunch)
Fee: $50.00
For registration click here
Kids STEAM Program 2023
Will be returning on Wednesdays in April, May and June from 3:30-5:00 pm.
Check back here for topics / locations.
Cost: $5
Preschool
For information click here
For registration click here
Summer Swimming Lessons in the Lake
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 Summer Swimming Lessons in the Lake program is offering the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life swim lesson program for summer of 2023. To view the complete Red Cross Swim Kids to Lifesaving Society Swim for Life transition chart Click Here
Swimming Lesson Schedule:
We are planning to have the lesson schedule up in mid-March for viewing. Registration will open in April.
Swim Cancellation
Swimming Lessons are an outdoor activity. In the event of inclimate weather, smoke and uncertain water conditions the NSSCR will take the direction of Environment Canada, CSRD an Interior Health around best practices. Our goal is to ensure participants receive the lesson time required to complete a program. This may mean a change of venue, change of date or alternative time to complete programming. Please be aware that when registering for an outdoor program these are realities that may result in some unforeseen changes to the planned programming.
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 will be offered the opportunity to switch to another program or take a credit towards another program. Refunds are not available.
Cancellations made by the participant because of the dates of make up classes or changes to a venue due to a safety hazard may be offered a credit for programming. Refunds are not available.