Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.

Colour Your Summer with GVPL's 2025 BC Summer Reading Club!
2025-06-20 - 2025-09-06 | Greater Victoria Library
Join us for a summer of reading, creativity, and connection. The 2025 Summer Reading Club (SRC) runs from Friday, June 20 to Saturday, September 6, and is open to children aged 14 and under.

Pick up your SRC reading record starting Friday, June 20 at any GVPL branch.

How It Works

• Visit any GVPL branch to pick up your free SRC package, which includes your reading record and everything you need to get started.
• Read—or be read to—for 20 minutes or more each day. You can read in any format, in any language, and in any location.

• Track your progress on your reading record. One number equals one day of reading.

• Return to the library each week to collect your sticker and prize.

• Complete seven weeks of reading to earn a medal and celebrate your achievement.

Programs and Activities

Our goal this summer is to encourage kids and families to connect with their local branch and enjoy all the BC Summer Reading Club has to offer. Program highlights include:

Virtual Programs
Creative Colouring Workshop with Lauren Achtem
Tuesday, June 24 | 3:30–4:30 pm | Online via Microsoft Teams | Ages 8–13
Join this year’s BC SRC artist Lauren Achtem to design and draw a habitat for the SRC critters.

To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Lauren Achtem” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Registration closes June 23.

In-Person Programs
Magic Mango Monsters with Meneka Repka
Friday, July 25 | 11:00 am–12:00 pm | Juan de Fuca Branch | Ages 8–12
Create your own monster bookmark and learn about book illustration. Includes a reading of The Mango Monster by Derek Mascarenhas.
To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Meneka Repka” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Limited drop-in space may be available.

Comic Camp with Seraji
August 11–15 | Esquimalt Branch
• Kids’ Camp (Ages 8–12): 10:30–11:30 am
• Tween/Teen Camp (Ages 13–18): 1:00–3:00 pm
Join comic artist Seraji for a week-long workshop and create your own mini-comic.
To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Comic Camp” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number.

Zajac Ranch - Summer Camp
2025-06-23 - 2025-08-29
A fully inclusive summer camp where everything is accessible for children with medical conditions and disabilities.
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Please see below the list of our upcoming Camp schedule. Once application opens for each, a link will be included. Please note, if camp is full, you may request to be put on the waiting list by emailing info@zajacranch.com
YOUNG ADULT CAMP
Zajac Ranch created the Young Adult Camp after recognizing that many individuals, once past the age of 17, would not be able to experience our standard medical summer camps. Our Young Adult Camps, for campers 18-40 years of age, are open to a variety of chronic illnesses and disabilities and serve to continue to deliver summer camp activities and fun peer-oriented communication experienced in our standard summer camps.
Young Adult Camp #1 (June 23-27, 2025) – Camper applications now open
Young Adult Camp #2 (August 25-29, 2025) – Camper applications now open
MIXED MEDICAL CAMP
Our Mixed Medical Camps are structured for children aged 7-17 with various medical conditions. Applications will be reviewed and approved by the Nursing Director on a case-by-case basis.
Mixed Medical Camp #1 (June 30-July 4, 2025) – Camper applications now open
Mixed Medical Camp #2 (July 21-25, 2025) – Camper applications now open
Mixed Medical Camp #3 (August 10-15, 2025) – Camper applications now open

Little Steps Therapy Services - Summer Camp
2025-07-02 - 2025-08-29
Welcome to our exciting summer camp! We are thrilled to invite all registrants, whether they have a diagnosis or not, between the ages of 3-18 to come join us for a fun-filled summer adventure. Our camp is a place where children can explore and discover new things in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, games, and more that are designed to engage and challenge campers while encouraging them to make new friends and create lasting memories. For our teenage campers, we offer the opportunity to not only enjoy camp as a camper but also to take on minor leadership tasks within the camp setting to build their confidence and skills. If this interests you, simply state it in the comments section of the registration form. We can’t wait to see you at camp!
To register, please go here: https://mylittlesteps.net/summer-programs/

Sooke Options for Community Living Association
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-08-29 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Sooke Options for Community Living Association (SOCLA), 6816 Westcoast Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0V2, Canada
Summer Journeys Day Camp
SOCLA has operated this fun-filled summer day camp for many years now and every year it just gets better! Activities are carried out in an age appropriate manner and are flexible to allow for the different abilities of the participants in a way that ensures success. Our activities will take place in and around Sooke, with occasional outings to places in Victoria. The participants’ daily activities can include exploring local beaches and parks, working at arts and crafts and much more. Every participant will need sun hats, sunscreen, bathing suits, towels, as well as snacks and lunches every day. All activities are pre-planned in hopes to provide enjoyment, skill development and appropriate social involvement.

Program runs July 7th to August 29th, 2025 (9-3pm)
Please contact Nicole Meek executivedirector@socla.ca for registration information.

Suitable for:
Children and youth with developmental disabilities. Children who require 1:1 support may attend if prior arrangement is made for one of SOCLA’S staff to provide 1:1 supervision via other funding source (private, autism or respite funding, etc.). Camps are not wheelchair accessible.

COST$200/week

AGES SERVED6-18 (divided into two groups)

LOCATION6816 Westcoast Road,
Sooke

Gentle Yoga in the Park
2025-08-13 09:45 - 2025-08-27 11:00 | Oaklands Park, 1500 Kings Rd,, Victoria, BC, Canada
Start time:
Wednesday 9:45 AM

End time:
Wednesday 11:00 AM

Where:
Oaklands Park
Learn the basics of yoga, improve your balance, strengthen your core AND increase your overall body strength! Leave class feeling relaxed and focused. No need to be intimidated, yoga is for everyBODY! This is a fun, multilevel yoga class that’s suitable for all ages.
Please bring your own yoga mat.

The ADHD Growth Summit
2025-08-18 07:00 - 2025-08-29 17:00
In celebration of our new ADHD community, we are throwing a party and you are invited. Join us virtually for two weeks of body doubling, interactive workshops, breakthrough moments, and finding your people.
This Summit brings together over 30 extraordinary ADHD voices and experts ranging from coaches, creators, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and educators.
They represent the full richness of ADHD culture. It’s innovation, honesty, adaptability, and depth. They’re here to answer the questions you’ve been wanting to ask and the keys to their success.

BC Summer Institute 2025
2025-08-25 - 2025-08-27 | Virtual Event
The BC Summer Institute: Partnerships for Inclusive Learning conference, organized by the Family Support Institute, is happening in August, and the early bird registration deadline is coming up soon!
This virtual conference for educators, paraprofessionals, and members of school-based teams in BC provides a professional learning experience around facilitating inclusive practice in the classroom.
Monday, August 25 to Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Early Bird registration is by Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Early Bird pricing – $395
Regular pricing – $450

Walking Wednesdays
2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, 511 Constance Ave, Victoria, BC, V9A 6N5, Canada
Who:
Adults who like to walk, meet new people and chat.
What:
Whether you are new to the area or just looking to meet new people, this is a safe, friendly space to connect & enjoy a relaxing walk to Saxe Point and back, followed by coffee & snacks back at Foster’s Centre.
When:
Wednesdays 11am
Walk 11am-12pm Coffee 12-1pm
Come once or each week.
(Weather Dependent)
Where:
Meet at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House
511 Constance Ave
Drop In for this FREE program:
Questions? Call 250-385-2635 Ext 201
