Week of Welcome 2024
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Interior
South Okanagan
- Date: Monday, September 16th
- Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
- Address: Skaha Beach, 3798 Parkview St, Penticton, BC V2A 3W4 - We will meet on the beach at the fire pits by the natural playground and volleyball courts at the end of Parkview Street on Skaha Beach in Penticton.
- Parking:
- Event: South Okanagan WOW
- Bring: If it is allowed, we will have a fire going so bring anything to roast and roasting sticks.
Kelowna
- Date: Tuesday, September 17th
- Time: 4-6pm
- Address: Sutherland Bay Park, 612 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0A2
- Parking:
- Event: Picnic, face painting, sand castle building and lawn games
- Bring: A picnic with chairs and / or picnic blanket. This park includes water / beach access and a playground. Please note there will be no life guard provided and parents / guardians are responsible for the safety and care of their family members.
Kamloops
- Date: Friday, September 13th
- Time: 12 - 2 pm
- Address: Prince Charles Park, 1145 Nicola St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2S3
- Parking: On surrounding streets of the park.
- Event: Picnic, face painting, lawn games and crafts
- Bring: Personal picnic, chairs, picnic blanket etc.
North Okanagan
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- Date: Monday Sept 9
- Time: 4 to 6 pm
- Address: Paddlewheel Park
- Parking: Large parking on site
- Event: Come hang out with HCOS teachers and local families.
- Bring: A picnic dinner, chairs and a roasting stick (we'll have a few extra). We'll supply propane fire pits and ingredients for s'mores.
Salmon Arm
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- Date: Friday, September 20th
- Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Address: Black Burn Park in Salmon Arm, 480 5th Avenue SW
- Parking: There is lots of parking in the park
- Event: Your Interior RA's, Amber Haas and Joanna Cann will be bringing pizza to Black Burn Park. Come join us for pizza and a play.
- Bring: Bring a water bottle and any snacks you would enjoy. Dress for the weather as Amber and Joanna will be there with pizza rain or shine!
Trail
- Date: Monday Sept 16
- Time: 1 to 3pm
- Address: Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, BC
- Parking: Easy access at the park
- Event: Come join us at the playground of Gyro Park for an opportunity to meet other home educating families and local teachers.
- Bring: We welcome you to bring something to sit on and lawn games. Timbits will be provided.
Here is a picture of where the group will meet:
Lower Mainland
Burnaby Deer Lake
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- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Time: 10 am to noon (stay as long as you'd like though!)
- Address: 5435 Sperling Ave, Burnaby
- Parking:
- Event: Back-to-school Picnic
- Bring: Snacks, frisbees, spike ball, kayak for on the lake or other games!
Cultus Lake
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- Date: Thursday, Sept. 5
- Time: 10 am to noon (stay as long as you'd like though!)
- Address: 3179 Columbia Valley Hwy, Cultus Lake, BC --> Entrance Bay Campground, Day Use Area
- Parking:
- Event: Back-to-school Picnic. Swimming with parent supervision if the weather is nice
- Bring: Snacks, frisbees, spike ball, paddleboards, kayak, spike ball or other games!
Langley Walnut Grove Community Park
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- Date: Friday, Sept. 6
- Time: 10 am to noon (stay as long as you'd like though!)
- Address: 8919 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley
- Parking:
- Event: Back-to-school Picnic
- Bring: Snacks, frisbees, soccer ball, spike ball, or other games!
Sechelt
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- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Time: 5pm
- Address: Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (6451 Sechelt Inlet Rd)
- Parking: Lower parking lot, close to the beach.
- Event: Sunshine Coast Week of Welcome Potluck
- Bring: A dish to share.
North
Fort St John
- Date: Monday, September 9th 2024
- Time: 1 to 3 pm
- Address: Centennial Park (by the swimming pool)
- Parking:
- Event: Come join other home-educating families and meet the teachers from HCOS for an afternoon of fun and games.
- Bring: If you’d like to bring outdoor games (soccer balls, frisbees, etc.) please do! Snacks will be provided.
Prince George
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- Date: Thursday, September 12
- Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
- Address: Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
- Parking:
- Event: Pizza, Play and Connection Time - HCOS will bring pizza!
- Bring: Water bottles and come dressed for the weather - We will play rain or shine!
Terrace
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- Date: Friday, Sept 13
- Time: 1 - 4 pm
- Address: 3633 Aspen Ave, Thornhill, BC, V8G 5C9
- Parking: Park by field and walk toward children's park
- Event: Meet and Greet
- Bring: Lawn Chair
Island
North Island WoW from the Comox Valley through to Campbell River and farther north up to Sayward, Port McNeil, and Port Hardy
- Date: Friday, September 6th
- Time: 10 am - 12 pm
- Address: Miracle Beach, 1720 Miracle Beach Drive, Black Creek --> Look for the HCOS flags
- Parking: Park at the main beach and picnic areas
- Event: Enjoy lively games, delicious snacks, meeting and visiting with new and returning HCOS families and teachers.
- Curriculum Swap, Shop and Share: Bring your gently used curriculum and exchange it for another resource, ask questions and swap ideas
Victoria
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- Date: Tue Sept 17
- Time: 10 am - 12 pm
- Address: Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3S3
- Parking:
- Event:
Come join our HCOS Community for playground time, a soccer game, snacks, fellowship and fun!!
Look for the HCOS Signs!
- Bring:
Mid-Island / Oceanside
- Date: Friday, September 20th
- Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
- Address: Parksville Community Park at the beach, 193 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5, look for the HCOS Flags and Signs
- Parking:
- Event: Sandcastle Building Contest. Please join us for fellowship, a sandcastle contest, and snacks!
- Bring: Your shovels, buckets, and building tools to build sandcastles with your family or friends! Bring chairs or blankets if needed.
Powell River
- Date: Friday, Sept 20
- Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm
- Address: Willingdon Beach, 6911 Abbotsford St, Powell River, BC V8A 5P8
- Parking:
- Event: Come join us for games and snacks
- Bring:
- RSVP by Sept 16: 604 223 8743 (Ingrid)
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