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Week of Welcome 2024


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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.
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  • Event: South Okanagan WOW
  • Bring: If it is allowed, we will have a fire going so bring anything to roast and roasting sticks.

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Kelowna
  • Date: Tuesday, September 17th
  • Time: 4-6pm
  • Address: Sutherland Bay Park, 612 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0A2
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  • 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
      • 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. 

    Lower Mainland

    • Burnaby Deer Lake
      • 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
      • 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!

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    • Langley Walnut Grove Community Park
      • 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! 

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    • Sechelt
      • 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: 10 am to 3 pm
    • Address: Centennial Park (by the swimming pool)
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    • 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.
    • CityPrince George
      • Date: Thursday, September 12
      • Time: 11 AM - 1 PM 
      • Address: Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park 
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      • 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!
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    Island

    North Island - 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
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    • Event: Enjoy lively games, delicious snacks, meeting and visiting with new and returning HCOS families and teachers.
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