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, VictoriaWeek of Events
Monday, September 7, 2026
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September 7, 2026 -School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
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September 7, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 7, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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September 7, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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September 7, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 7, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
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September 7, 2026 -Fernwood Community Meal
School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, with full-day programming during the Summer school closure. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. Please reach out to childcare@fernwoodnrg.ca for registration details.
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, September 8, 2026
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September 8, 2026 -School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
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September 8, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 8, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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September 8, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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September 8, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 8, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, with full-day programming during the Summer school closure. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. Please reach out to childcare@fernwoodnrg.ca for registration details.
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!
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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September 9, 2026 -School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
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September 9, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 9, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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September 9, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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September 9, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 9, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
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September 9, 2026 -Best Babies
School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, with full-day programming during the Summer school closure. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. Please reach out to childcare@fernwoodnrg.ca for registration details.
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.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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September 10, 2026 -School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
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September 10, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 10, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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September 10, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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September 10, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 10, 2026 -Family Resource Drop-In
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September 10, 2026 -Best Babies
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September 10, 2026 -Intergenerational Art Drop-In
School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, with full-day programming during the Summer school closure. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. Please reach out to childcare@fernwoodnrg.ca for registration details.
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.
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, September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026 -School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
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September 11, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 11, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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September 11, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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September 11, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, with full-day programming during the Summer school closure. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. Please reach out to childcare@fernwoodnrg.ca for registration details.
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.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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September 12, 2026 -School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
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September 12, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 12, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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September 12, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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September 12, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, with full-day programming during the Summer school closure. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. Please reach out to childcare@fernwoodnrg.ca for registration details.
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, September 13, 2026
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September 13, 2026 -School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
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September 13, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
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September 13, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare – Fiddleheads
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September 13, 2026 -Infant & Toddler
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September 13, 2026 -3 to 5 Childcare
School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
This Out-of-School Care program supports children attending École George Jay Elementary School, with full-day programming during the Summer school closure. The program is rooted in play, connection, and continuity between school, family life, and community. Please reach out to childcare@fernwoodnrg.ca for registration details.
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.
