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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!  

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Interested in getting your hands dirty and supporting Fernwood NH’s native plant meadow? Join us on the first Wednesday of each month! Drinks, snacks, and tools provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Email us at maya@fernwoodnrg.ca to get on our mailing list for meadow work parties

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A space for seniors to socialise and play games!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.