Week of Welcome 2026
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Interior
Salmon Arm
- Date: Thursday, September 10th 2026
- Time: 1 to 3 pm
- Address: Black Burn Park, 480 5th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm
- Parking: There is lots of parking around the park
- Event: Your Interior RA's, Joanna Cann, and local teachers 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. The waterpark may be open so bring a swimsuit and towel too!
Vernon
- Date: Friday, September 11th 2026
- Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm
- Address: Paddlewheel Park (7815 Okanagan Landing Rd, Vernon)
- Parking: Lots of parking
- Event: We encourage families come enjoy a park afternoon with our teachers and meet other families. The teachers will have a cool sweet treat to share.
- Bring: Bring something to sit on, afternoon snacks and dress for the weather including sun protection.
While the water may be tempting, our event is limited to the grass area and playground. Children are the responsibility of the attending parent/guardian. This is not a drop off event.
Trail
- Date: Wednesday, September 16th 2026
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Sparwood
- Date: Thursday, September 17th 2026
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Cache Creek
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Cranbrook
- Date: Friday, September 18th 2026
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Kamloops
- Date: Friday, September 18th 2026
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Kelowna
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Lower Mainland
Cultus Lake
- Date: Monday, September 14th 2026
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- Address: Entrance Bay Day use area at Cultus Lake (3179 Columbia Valley Hwy, Chilliwack)
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- Event: Picnic style with introductions and hanging out and meeting HCOS teachers and families
- Bring: Soccer balls, frisbees, etc.
Richmond
- Date: Wednesday, September 9th 2026
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- Address: King George/Cambie Community Park at 4160 No. 5 Road, Richmond
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- Event: Picnic style with introductions and hanging out and meeting HCOS teachers and families
- Bring: Soccer balls, frisbees, etc.
Langley
- Date: Friday, September 11th 2026
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- Address: Walnut Grove Community Park at 8919 Walnut Grove Drive
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- Event: Picnic style with introductions and hanging out and meeting HCOS teachers and families
- Bring: Soccer balls, frisbees, etc.
Sunshine Coast
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- Bring: Soccer balls, frisbees, etc.
North
Prince George
- Date: Thursday, September 10th 2026
- Time: 1 to 3 pm
- Address: Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park: 17th Ave, Prince George, BC
- Parking: By The Exploration Place - Meet at the Picnic Shelter
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- Bring: Clothes for the weather and a picnic lunch if wanted! Snack will be provided.
Fort St John
- Date: Monday, September 14th 2026
- Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
- Address: Beatton Provincial Park, 248 Rd, Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0
- Parking: Picnic Area Parking
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- Bring: Clothes for the weather, water bottles, your Own Picnic Lunch: Drink and Dessert Provided!
Williams Lake
- Date: Tuesday, September 15th 2026
- Time: 10 to 11:30 am
- Address: Scout Island Nature Reserve - 1305A Borland Rd, Williams Lake BC
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- Bring: Clothes for the weather, a snack will be provided
100 Mile House
- Date: Tuesday, September 15th 2026
- Time: 1:30 to 3 pm
- Address: Centennial Park, 105 Evergreen Crescent, 100 Mile House BC
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- Event: Play, Connect and Snack (Snack provided)!
- Bring: Clothes for the weather and play. Water bottle.
Terrace
- Date: Friday, September 18th 2026
- Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm
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Smithers / Telkwa
- Date: Tuesday, September 15th 2026
- Time: 10:30 am to 12 pm
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Island
Parksville
- Date: Wednesday, September 9th 2026
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Miracle Beach
- Date: Friday, September 11th 2026
- Time: 10 am to 12 pm
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Victoria
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Powell River
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