Babysitting in a Day: An interactive and fun course that teaches youth ages 11-15 the business of babysitting Aug. 27 and 28, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Learn the responsibilities of a babysitter, how to get along with and care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children, and how to handle emergencies and provide first aid. Fee: $55 (includes the Canadian Red Cross babysitter's manual). Info and registration: 604-988-8835 or [email protected].
WEDNESDAY
Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party for children ages five and under are invited to join Will Stroet, The Music Man, as he entertains with songs, stories and lots of guitar playing on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1:30 p.m., North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Register: nvcl.ca.
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Open to youth ages 12-19, cadets meet Wednesdays, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818.
Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities; including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Wednesdays, 1:30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Imagination Storytime: A free drop-in program for children ages one-five every Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-8977.
Joyful Chakra Yoga for Teens: De-stress, relax, improve your flexibility and create new energy from within Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Molly Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.50. Drop in or register. Info: Andrea 604-761-1474.
Mount Seymour United Church Children's Choir: Children ages five to 10 are invited to join the choir that practises every Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. The program is all about having fun with music. Info: mtseymourunited.com.
Mount Seymour United Church Youth Choir: Youth ages 11-15 are invited to join the choir that practises every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music-reading ability required. Info: 604-929-1336 or mtseymourunited.com.
North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or nsce.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one-five, Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. Dropin fee: $1.
105 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps Lonsdale meets Wednesdays, 6:45-9 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Van. This free program introduces youth 12-18 to the naval and maritime environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off the water. New members welcome. Info: sites.google.com/site/rcscclonsdale/home.
Young Mothers Program: For mothers 24 years old and younger, Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
THURSDAY
Unlocking Neurological Potential: Eaton Cognitive Improvement Centre will hold an information session about strengthening learning capacities of high school students and young adults on Thursday, Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m. at 2446 Haywood Ave, West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-0410.
Operation Egg Drop: Children ages six to 12 can go head-to-head with the laws of physics on Thursday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info and registration: 604-925-7408.
Super Silly Story and Craft: Ready to get a little goofy? Spectacularly silly storytime followed by craft-making for ages four-six Thursday, Aug. 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Space limited to 30 children. Registration required: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
Space Cadets: Blast off into a universe of fun and games during this "crafternoon" for ages four and older Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8141.
Pacific Spirit Children's Choir invites kids ages five to 18 to their new season. Rehearsals take place Thursdays, 5-6:20 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 or pschildrenschoir.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for kids ages one month-five years Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 604-984-4434 or [email protected].
St. Andrew's United Church Choirs: Angelic Voices, (ages five-eight) Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m.; and Saintly Singers (ages nine-16), Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 orst-andrews-united.ca.
FRIDAY
After-school Sports: Children ages eight to 13 can play a variety of sports Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Kids Night Out: Arts, crafts, gym-time and a movie, Fridays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For kids ages three-12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
Table Tennis: Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 4- 5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $2.
Treetop Tales: A program of seasonal songs, rhymes and stories with a nature theme
designed for children ages two and older (accompanied by an adult), on the first and third Friday of every month, 11 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in by suggested donation of $2.
SATURDAY
Children's Festival: A mix of music, dance, puppets, interactive games and activities Saturday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Limited quantities of free Toopy and Binoo meet 'n greet passes will be available to the public starting at 11 a.m.
Imagine and Explore - Sun Fun: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will discover the amazing power of the sun. Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party for children in kindergarten to Grade 6. Mike Larson, from Mike's Critters, will show off a few of his strange animals and share some surprising facts about them on Saturday, Aug. 24, 1:30 p.m., North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Register: nvcl.ca.
Imagine and Explore - Food Factories: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will discover the amazing powers of the forest's food factories. Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Parent and Tot Gym: Drop-in gym for kids ages one monthfive years, Saturdays, 9:15-11:15 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Van. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Scottish Country Dancing: Every Saturday at Mickey McDougall gym, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; intermediate, 10-11 a.m. and advanced, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 604-922-4406 or [email protected].
Storytime with Carol: Indigo Park Royal presents Carol Healy with stories for all ages every Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Park Royal Shopping Centre south mall location. Info: 604-922-3222.
Youth Drop-In: High school aged kids are invited to hang out and play music, video games and air hockey the first and third Saturday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Drop-in by a suggested donation of $2-$5.
SUNDAY
Sunday Family Funday: Play with games and toys, create art or run in the gym Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3/$1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
MONDAY
A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight-12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn animal themed songs, raise money for the SPCA, perform outreach concerts for the elderly and make recordings. The children's choir rehearses 4-5 p.m. and the youth choir rehearses 5-6:15 p.m. on Mondays at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $45 per month. Info: acapellachorus.com or [email protected].
Family Place: Drop-in for children under five and their caregivers, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. Drop-in: $3. Info: 604-925-7141.
North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday-Thursday. Info: 604-980-5823 Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch will be served. For more information, call 604-985-1122 local 28.
North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday-Thursday. For details, call 604-980-5823 The WayCup Cafe: Activities for kids ages 15-19, including movies, games, dancing, food and more, every Monday, 7-9 p.m., at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-389-3357 or wayaware. com.
TUESDAY
525 Pathfinder Air Cadet Squadron: Youth ages 12-18 meet every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's school, 595 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-4434 or 525aircadets.org.
Capilano Youth Orchestra welcomes new players ages five to 25. Practices are held on Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m. for junior strings, 5:30-7 p.m. for intermediate orchestra and 7:15-9:45 for senior orchestra at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. For details, call 604-988-8818 or email [email protected].
Playday at Delbrook: A parent and tot facilitator-led social time Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Activities include craft projects, playtime with equipment, storytime and sing-alongs. Drop-in: $3. For details, call 604-987-7529 or visit the website northvanrec. com.
