Fernwood Neighbourhood House

3 to 5 Childcare - Fiddleheads
2027-02-02 07:45 - 17:30, 2027-02-03 07:45 - 17:30, 2027-02-04 07:45 - 17:30, 2027-02-05 07:45 - 17:30, 2027-02-06 07:45 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Fiddleheads – George Jay Elementary School grounds, 1180 Queens Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1M9, Canada
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
2027-02-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-03 09:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-05 09:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Fiddleheads – George Jay Elementary School grounds, 1180 Queens Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1M9, Canada
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
2027-02-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2027-02-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2027-02-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Multi-Purpose Room – Fernwood Neighbourhood House, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
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!

School Age Full Day Summer Break Camps
2027-02-03 07:30 - 17:30, 2027-02-04 07:30 - 17:30, 2027-02-05 07:30 - 17:30, 2027-02-06 07:30 - 17:30, 2027-02-07 07:30 - 17:30 | Multi-Purpose Room & Gym – Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
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.

Infant & Toddler
2027-02-03 07:45 - 17:15, 2027-02-04 07:45 - 17:15, 2027-02-05 07:45 - 17:15, 2027-02-06 07:45 - 17:15 | IT Portable – Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
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
2027-02-03 07:45 - 17:30, 2027-02-04 07:45 - 17:30, 2027-02-05 07:45 - 17:30, 2027-02-06 07:45 - 17:30 | 3 to 5 Centre – Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada

Best Babies
2027-02-03 11:30 - 13:30, 2027-02-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Multi-Purpose Room – Fernwood Neighbourhood House, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
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.

Free Bread
2027-02-04 11:00 - 20:00 | Lobby of Fernwood Neighbourhood House, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
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.

Intergenerational Art Drop-In
2027-02-04 15:00 - 16:45 | Studio – Fernwood Neighbourhood House, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
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.
