3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Fiddleheads – George Jay Elementary School grounds 1180 Queens Avenue, VictoriaFamily Resource Drop-In
Multi-Purpose Room – Fernwood Neighbourhood House 1240 Gladstone Avenue, VictoriaAfter School Care
Multi-Purpose Room & Gym – Fernwood Community Centre 1240 Gladstone Avenue, VictoriaAfter School Care – George Jay Elementary
Gym – George Jay Elementary School 1118 Princess Avenue, VictoriaAfter School Care – Fiddleheads
Fiddleheads – George Jay Elementary School grounds 1180 Queens Avenue, VictoriaWeek of Events
Monday, May 25, 2026
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May 25, 2026 -Before School Care
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May 25, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 25, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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May 25, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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May 25, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 25, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
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May 25, 2026 -After School Care
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May 25, 2026 -After School Care – George Jay Elementary
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May 25, 2026 -After School Care – Fiddleheads
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May 25, 2026 -Fernwood Community Meal
Before School Care
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, offering care before and after the school day, as well as full-day programming during school closures. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program runs during the school year from September-June.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant and Toddler program provides licensed, nurturing care for young children in an environment grounded in relationships, play, and responsiveness. We recognize that the earliest years are shaped by trust, consistency, and connection, and we work closely with families to support each child’s development at their own pace. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program is closed for all Professional Development Days (Non instructional) and School closures.
Family Resource Drop-In
Join this free drop-in space for parents with children age 0-5. Engage in play, connect with other parents, share your questions, and access referrals and educational resources. No registration required!
Fernwood Community Meal
Join us for a delicious house-cooked meal & connect with your neighbours weekly on Monday evenings. We are able to serve up to 70 people per meal. We strive to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary needs, but cannot always guarantee availability. Please bring your own clean takeout containers if you would like to take home leftovers. If you have any questions, please email communityprograms@fernwoodnrg.ca. Note on program pauses: Please note that the Fernwood Community Meal pauses during statutory holidays and centre closures. We make every effort to communicate cancellations on our Instagram page: instagram.com/fernwoodnrg
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026 -Before School Care
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May 26, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 26, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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May 26, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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May 26, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 26, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
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May 26, 2026 -After School Care
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May 26, 2026 -After School Care – George Jay Elementary
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May 26, 2026 -After School Care – Fiddleheads
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May 26, 2026 -Latin Folk Dance for Youth
Before School Care
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, offering care before and after the school day, as well as full-day programming during school closures. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program runs during the school year from September-June.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant and Toddler program provides licensed, nurturing care for young children in an environment grounded in relationships, play, and responsiveness. We recognize that the earliest years are shaped by trust, consistency, and connection, and we work closely with families to support each child’s development at their own pace. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program is closed for all Professional Development Days (Non instructional) and School closures.
Family Resource Drop-In
Join this free drop-in space for parents with children age 0-5. Engage in play, connect with other parents, share your questions, and access referrals and educational resources. No registration required!
Latin Folk Dance for Youth
Introduce your children to the richness of Mexican dance, culture, and tradition through this engaging weekly program. Participants will enjoy dance instruction in Spanish, explore traditional Mexican music, learn about cultural practices, and showcase their new skills through performances. Interested? Register by emailing our instructor at dulcegmvalencia@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026 -Before School Care
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May 27, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 27, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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May 27, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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May 27, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 27, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
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May 27, 2026 -Best Babies
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May 27, 2026 -After School Care
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May 27, 2026 -After School Care – George Jay Elementary
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May 27, 2026 -After School Care – Fiddleheads
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May 27, 2026 -Mending Nights
Before School Care
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, offering care before and after the school day, as well as full-day programming during school closures. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program runs during the school year from September-June.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant and Toddler program provides licensed, nurturing care for young children in an environment grounded in relationships, play, and responsiveness. We recognize that the earliest years are shaped by trust, consistency, and connection, and we work closely with families to support each child’s development at their own pace. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program is closed for all Professional Development Days (Non instructional) and School closures.
Family Resource Drop-In
Join this free drop-in space for parents with children age 0-5. Engage in play, connect with other parents, share your questions, and access referrals and educational resources. No registration required!
Best Babies
Best Babies serves pregnant and post-partum people with children ages 0-1 year. This program aims to support low-income families in the Fernwood community. The program runs on Tuesdays out of the Quadra Village Community Centre and on Wednesdays and Thursdays out of the Fernwood Community Centre. Sessions open with a shared meal and are followed by an educational topic and discussion led by staff and various community professionals such as public health nurses, dieticians, oral hygienists, and more. Participants are welcome to bring their infant’s siblings and/or a support person. If you are a parent (or an expecting parent) who is interested in joining this program, please contact us at bestbabies@fernwoodnrg.ca or by phone/text at (250)-580-3579. Thank you to the Public Health Agency of Canada who provides funding for this program.
Mending Nights
Have clothes that need fixing? Bring them to Mending Night! In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants can gain practical skills, make connections, and keep clothing out of the landfill. This program runs bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings. No registration required - maximum capacity of 20 participants.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026 -Before School Care
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May 28, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 28, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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May 28, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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May 28, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 28, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
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May 28, 2026 -Free Bread
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May 28, 2026 -Best Babies
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May 28, 2026 -Get Growing, Victoria – Free Garden Materials
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May 28, 2026 -After School Care
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May 28, 2026 -After School Care – George Jay Elementary
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May 28, 2026 -After School Care – Fiddleheads
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May 28, 2026 -Intergenerational Art Drop-In
Before School Care
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, offering care before and after the school day, as well as full-day programming during school closures. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program runs during the school year from September-June.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant and Toddler program provides licensed, nurturing care for young children in an environment grounded in relationships, play, and responsiveness. We recognize that the earliest years are shaped by trust, consistency, and connection, and we work closely with families to support each child’s development at their own pace. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program is closed for all Professional Development Days (Non instructional) and School closures.
Family Resource Drop-In
Join this free drop-in space for parents with children age 0-5. Engage in play, connect with other parents, share your questions, and access referrals and educational resources. No registration required!
Free Bread
Supported by Cobs Bread, community members can pick up free bread at the Fernwood Neighbourhood House every other week. If you have questions, please contact us at sabrina@fernwoodnrg.ca & maya@fernwoodnrg.ca.
Best Babies
Best Babies serves pregnant and post-partum people with children ages 0-1 year. This program aims to support low-income families in the Fernwood community. The program runs on Tuesdays out of the Quadra Village Community Centre and on Wednesdays and Thursdays out of the Fernwood Community Centre. Sessions open with a shared meal and are followed by an educational topic and discussion led by staff and various community professionals such as public health nurses, dieticians, oral hygienists, and more. Participants are welcome to bring their infant’s siblings and/or a support person. If you are a parent (or an expecting parent) who is interested in joining this program, please contact us at bestbabies@fernwoodnrg.ca or by phone/text at (250)-580-3579. Thank you to the Public Health Agency of Canada who provides funding for this program.
Get Growing, Victoria – Free Garden Materials
Fernwood NH is a partner organization facilitating The Get Growing, Victoria! program. Join us in March, May, July, and September to access free soil-building materials (such as compost, wood chips, and leaf mulch) and seedlings. The City of Victoria aims to connect these materials to residents who face barriers to growing their own food.
Intergenerational Art Drop-In
We invite folks of all ages to join this free intergenerational art drop-in! Connect, create collaborative art, and share stories. No art experience needed — just bring your imagination! This is a welcoming space to express yourself, connect with others, and contribute to a collective artwork that celebrates our community. No registration required. Snacks and art supplies provided.
Friday, May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026 -Before School Care
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May 29, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 29, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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May 29, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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May 29, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 29, 2026 -Community Yoga
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May 29, 2026 -Seniors’ Social Drop In
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May 29, 2026 -After School Care
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May 29, 2026 -After School Care – George Jay Elementary
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May 29, 2026 -After School Care – Fiddleheads
Before School Care
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, offering care before and after the school day, as well as full-day programming during school closures. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program runs during the school year from September-June.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant and Toddler program provides licensed, nurturing care for young children in an environment grounded in relationships, play, and responsiveness. We recognize that the earliest years are shaped by trust, consistency, and connection, and we work closely with families to support each child’s development at their own pace. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program is closed for all Professional Development Days (Non instructional) and School closures.
Community Yoga
Join our free, community-led yoga sessions open to all levels! Each week builds on the last as we explore foundational movements, postures, and breathwork. Bring a towel, a yoga strap or belt, and a sense of curiosity. *Participants should be able to move down to the floor and back up without assistance, as classes include both seated and standing poses. Interested? Register by emailing us at communityprograms@fernwoodnrg.ca
Saturday, May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 30, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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May 30, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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May 30, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant and Toddler program provides licensed, nurturing care for young children in an environment grounded in relationships, play, and responsiveness. We recognize that the earliest years are shaped by trust, consistency, and connection, and we work closely with families to support each child’s development at their own pace. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program is closed for all Professional Development Days (Non instructional) and School closures.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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May 31, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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May 31, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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May 31, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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May 31, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant and Toddler program provides licensed, nurturing care for young children in an environment grounded in relationships, play, and responsiveness. We recognize that the earliest years are shaped by trust, consistency, and connection, and we work closely with families to support each child’s development at their own pace. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages.
3 to 5 Childcare
Our 3–5 Year-Old programs offer licensed, play-based early learning environments where children build confidence, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging within a caring community. We welcome both children continuing from earlier programs and families joining Fernwood Neighbourhood House for the first time. For wait pool registration information please see our child care subpages. This program is closed for all Professional Development Days (Non instructional) and School closures.
