Spring 2015 Recreation Reporter

New Discoveries Parent and Child Learning Centre Discover our programs for parents and children under 5. Parenting programs include: Home with a Heart, Boundaries and Triple P. Parent and Child weekly programs include Little Chef, Messy Art and Drop-in Lunch and Craft. Call 250-338- 6200 for info or email: shanda@cvsalarmy.ca Prenatal Classes FREE prenatal classes are available, at Public Health, to pregnant women and their support people. Classes are offered as a series starting ear- ly in your pregnancy. Register at 250-331-8562 , as soon as you know you are pregnant. For info or to register with Public Health’s Right from the Start program go to www.viha.ca/children. kidsportcanada.ca phone 250-334-9294 email comoxvalleykidsport@kidsportcanada.ca KidSport™ Comox Valley provides support to children to remove the financial barriers of playing organized sport. For application forms and guidelines visit: Father Involvement Network Join us for our FREE recreation nights every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month @ Courtenay Ele- mentary school gym, 6:45-7:45pm. Look for oth- er FREE events: Spring Movie Night, Fathers Day Kite Fly, Summer Overnight Camp, Fall Swim. Call 250-792-2270 for info.

Active Comox Valley Look for our maps, 12 Great Places to Get Active For Free and Another 12 Great Places to Get Active for Free at your local recreation centre. Also pick up our new guide to free and low-cost activities in the Comox Valley, Active Is What You Make It. City of Courtenay Recreation Access Coupon Books These provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the City of Courtenay who live be- low Statistics Canada low income thresholds. How to apply? Recreation Access application forms are available at the Lewis Centre, Florence Filberg Centre and City Hall. Call 250-338-5371 or 250-338-1000 Courtenay Riverside Fit Park! Work out in the Great Outdoors! Located across from the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay) the Fit Park features 32 work- out stations. The Fit Park is available year round for drop-ins and scheduled classes. For info 250-338-1000 . Canadian Tire JumpStart Parents in financial need looking to get their kids involved in physical activity programs are en- couraged to ask about funding assistance. Fund- ing may offset registration fees, equipment, and transportation costs. For info call The Lewis Cen- tre 250-338-5371. 189 Port August Sea Cadets (12 - 18 years) Would you like to experience Fun, Friendship & Challenges? Learn Leadership, Citi- zenship, Communications, Sailing, Seamanship, Boat Operator, Rope work, Marksmanship, First Aid, Sporting Activities, Band, Marching Drills, and more. (in partnership with Navy League of Canada and DND) FMI: commandingofficer@ portaugusta.ca or Phone: 250-339-8211 ext.3606 www.189portaugusta.ca

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