Romantic Reels – Movie Night

  Romantic Reels Movie Night Sixteen Candles Bring your favourite person Yummy treats Free at The Core Youth Center 134 McPhillips Avenue Salt Spring Island, BC More Info: (250) 537-9932

February at The Core for Youth

Teen Kitchen Adventures Dive into Teen Kitchen Adventures! Explore cooking, try new recipes and master kitchen skills. A flavourful journey awaits, blending fun with culinary creativity!  Every second Monday 4:30-6:30 PM DIY Taco & Karaoke Night Come together this month for our DIY Tacos & Karaoke Night! Joins us for music, singing, create your own […]

Triple P – Positive Parenting Workshop

FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 2-10 This course provides education in Triple P basics. It helps parents deal with almost any situation that might come up, in ways that are best suited to their own families. (There are further Triple P sessions that are offered after the basic group to look further into parenting challenges) […]

Dad ‘n Me Pancacke Breakfast

  Sunday mornings at Family Place 120 Park Drive (Behind All-Saints Anglican Church) Starting Feb. 4, 8:30 -10:30 am Come for breakfast, play with your kids and meet with other Dads! 250-537-9176 familyplace@ssics.ca

DATE CHANGE: Parents – Come Join Us At Our Youth Center Open House

Please note date change from January 18th to January 25th due to snow and road conditions.   CALLING ALL PARENTS OF TEENS! Explore the Youth Center, Meet  our hosts Nikky and Martin, and challenge your teen to a game of pool. Discover our new programs and get a sneak peek into what’s coming in the […]

Family Place Prenatal Education

  For the Third Trimester of Pregnancy February 11 & 18, 2024 Two Consecutive Sundays, 12:00- 4:00 p.m. With Angela Flegel, International Childbirth Educator 250-537-9176 or familyplace@ssics.ca to register

Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is an interactive program for parents and children, birth to 6 years to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Come join us for Songs, Rhymes and Stories! Thurs.10:00 am – 11:30 p.m. Jan.11 – March 14, 2023 Salt Spring Public Library For more info: 250-537-9176 […]

Island Infant Circle

  Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm For Parents and Babies in the First Year Come create a circle of support with other parents! Jan. 8 – Breastfeeding and Beyond – Angela Flegel, Child Birth Educator, Doula and Breastfeeding Support Jan.15 – Infant Mental Health – Maryanne Benwood, Family Advancement Counselor Jan.22 – Secure Attachment for You and Baby […]

Teen Art Show Call Out

  The Core – Youth Center Teen Art Show Call Out for January 2024 Every month, the Youth Center will be transformed into a vibrant gallery, dedicated to showcasing theartistic endeavours of our local teenage talents. If you are a teen interested in showcasing your artwork, please contact Nikky Peers, Youth Program Coordinator.

Trish Nobile – 40 Years of Dedication

Longtime Island Community Services employee Trish Nobile retires this month after dedicating 40 years to supporting Island youth and their families. Trish began working at Island Community Services in 1983 supporting youth at GIPSY (Gulf Islands Program Serving Youth), an alternative high school program, and then worked for many years as a School-based Youth and […]