# Community Opportunities

This page is a central database of community opportunities that families might like to investigate. We are not endorsing these opportunities but rather sharing information as to possible resources available. Thank you.

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##### **<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Solid Rock Outdoor Exploration </span>**

We are a faith-based outdoor education program currently serving homeschooling families in the Fraser Valley, with active groups in Langley and Abbotsford. We offer weekly 4-hour immersive nature sessions that seamlessly weave together wilderness survival skills, plant ecology, earth science, and the arts, allowing children to explore Christ and His beautiful creation firsthand.**<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> </span>**<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">For more information please visit: [https://solidrockoex.com](https://solidrockoex.com)</span>

#####  **BC Rock and Gem show**

 Various opportunities to explore: [https://www.bclapidary.com/rock-and-gem-shows.php](https://www.bclapidary.com/rock-and-gem-shows.php)


##### **Parks Canada and Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants**

Join **Parks Canada and Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants** for an exciting new online learning series sharing the nature and history of Coastal BC! 🌊🐾🍁  
Learn more and register here! 👉 [https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/ ](https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/parkscanadabc/)



##### **Vernon Gymnastix is now offering Hybrid Homeschool Classes**

[Ninja &amp; Gymnastics Program ](https://www.vernongymnastix.ca/homeschool-classes/)

Classes are divided into two age groups: Ages 5–8 and Ages 9 and up. This class focuses on developing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through engaging activities and skill progression.

1-1935 11th Ave, Vernon BC V1T 9A9  
<info@vernongymnastix.ca>  
Tel. 778-943-3807




##### **<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Co-op Opportunity</span>**

<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">I am a Christian homeschooling Mama in the **Cowichan Valley** and run a field trip group for high school aged students that meets regularly for local field trips, informal classes, meetups and a homeschool family camp. I want to invite all home-learning families on the Island to join us if they desire. Families can email me at [cvhlgroup@gmail.com](mailto:crystalnickeljones@gmail.com) to be added to the monthly email list.  
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##### [Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants](https://www.exploringbytheseat.com/)

There are many virtual offerings that home learners can sign-up for in both English and French.

##### **Museum of Surrey**

Vibrant, interactive and ever changing, Museum of Surrey, located at 17710 56A Avenue, is a free local venue for wonder, dialogue and fun for the whole family. [Drop-In for a Visit](https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey/hours-and-location) Tuesday to Saturday (9:30am to 5:30pm) Sunday (noon to 5pm). There are [rotating exhibitions](https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey/exhibitions) available.

##### [ https://centreoftheuniverse.org/exoexplorations](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/Exoexplorations)

**Astronomy Resources offered by:**  
Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory  
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

Located at the National Research Council’s Dominion Astrophysical Observatory near Victoria, BC

**ExoExplorations Lessons, Guides and Teacher Resources**  
● Unique and extensive set of lessons in astronomy, in both English and French. Developed for  
Canadian classrooms from grade 6 to 10 but aspects of many activities can be adapted for other  
grades. Can be used as background material, individual learning or classroom settings.  
● Find out about planets both within our Solar System and Exoplanets beyond our Solar System  
● Other topics include stars, the Milky Way, galaxies, and the universe  
● Plenty of hand-on activities, links to videos, websites and other resources  
● Questions and quiz materials  
● Free on the website

##### **ICanDance! Online Dance Classes** 

Please consider our programs for Arts and/or P.E. credits: **Ballet, Pop Fusion, Dance Chance! Sampler, All On Broadway! Sing &amp; Dance and something NEW….CANpop Music Video Project. [https://www.icandance.ca/](https://www.icandance.ca/)**

##### **Free bowling program for kids**

[http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/](http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/)

Parents are offered a $25 deal to allow up to 4 older family member to bowl for free with the kids. The parent offer is introduced after you sign up your children.

##### **Royal BC Museum**

[https://rbcm.ca/learn/museum-events/kids-and-families-events#research-resources](https://rbcm.ca/learn/museum-events/kids-and-families-events#research-resources)

##### **Youth Leadership Millennium (YLM) Program**

[www.successylm.org](https://successbc.ca/ylm/)

The Youth Leadership Millennium (YLM) Program consists of three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. These correspond with the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – which is a big part of YLM – but we offer so much more.

Our aim is to empower young people to take on leadership roles both in life and in the community. Through the three levels of the program, we strive to guide them in exploring new opportunities and developing their leadership and life skills through experience.

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Leadership Millennium program is a holistic leadership training program with 5 unique focuses:

- Personal Development
- Leadership Development
- Community Awareness
- Adventure Expedition, and
- Community Leadership Initiative

New to YLM? The Bronze level is where you want to start!  
Upon successful completion of the YLM Bronze program, youth participants will receive the following:

- S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Leadership Millennium (YLM) Certificate
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award
- Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program Certificate
- St. John Ambulance‘s First Aid Certificate