Cumberland

Baby Time At Vancouver Island Regional Library

Babies start learning from birth. Led by a librarian, Baby Time is a program for parents and their pre-walking babies. Learn rhymes, tickles, songs, and lap bounces. Encourage your baby’s brain development and also enjoy the opportunity to meet other local parents.

Baby Time currently runs in pre-registered sessions at all three local VIRL branches.

Family Storytime at Courtenay Library

Drop-in for children of all ages accompanied by a caregiver. Songs, stories, rhymes and other fun!

Mamacentric

For mothers and babies, this group focuses on self-care, postpartum adjustment and life after baby.

Our goals:

• to increase knowledge of parenting issues

• to provide opportunities for socialization and community building in Cumberland

• to reduce distress, isolation and depression

• to increase the mental and social wellbeing of the whole family

We are an ages 0-5 program, and siblings of any age are welcome! Tea and snack provided. Program offered by Cumberland Community Schools Society

Parent + Tot Gym

This drop-in at Cumberland Recreation Centre is an opportunity to come play (there are riding toys, balls, climbers and more), socialize and let your young ones burn off some energy in a warm, dry space.

Parent + Tots Go Wild

An opportunity for active free play and social interaction with others. Guided activities include parachute games, plasma cars, music and movement games. An adult must participate and is responsible for the supervision of their children.

StrongStart (School District #71)

This is a drop-in early learning program for children from newborn – 5 years of age, accompanied by their parent or caregiver.

Children, families and caregivers attending StrongStart centres can expect a play-based environment which includes circle time, art, snack and gym.

Please bring your child's birth certificate or passport when you come to your first Strong Start.

StrongStart centres are located in 7 Comox Valley elementary schools: