Paraplay Days on the Dock
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gorge Narrows Rowing Club, 2940 Jutland Rd #105, Victoria, BC, V8T 5J9, Canada
Engage in a variety of sports coached by various athletes and coaches! Get a chance to meet international level para athletes and coaches! Program will be hosted on Sunday’s, time of day will vary based on scheduled sports. Program is hosted at PISE & various locations throughout the Greater Victoria Area. Registration for each program closes the Friday prior to program. Program is possible through funding from OneAbility Questions? Email play@pise.ca

Questions?
For inquiries about Kids and Youth programs, email us at: play@pise.ca
For inquiries about Adult Programs email us at: programs@pise.ca

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Gorge Narrow Rowing Club
Cost: FREE
Reg: #7705
Note: Para Rowing with Gorge Narrows Rowing Club

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Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
2025-06-23 - 2025-08-18 | BC
VTRA offers Spring Break and Summer Camps to kids and teens with diverse abilities! As well as Adult Workshop in June.

Note: Participation in camps requires completing the regular intake process for VTRA programs, including completing the physician’s forms.

If you are not a current participant, please fill in an inquiry form HERE
For more information, visit here: https://www.vtra.ca/summer-programming

Zajac Ranch - Summer Camp
2025-06-23 - 2025-08-29 | BC
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

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) by MHRP
2025-06-24 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-07-15 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-07-22 13:30 - 16:00 | MHRPI SI Boardroom, 941 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC, V8T1W7, Canada
Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island will be facilitating another Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). There is no fee to participate.
WRAP is an evidence-based personal relapse prevention plan that supports participants with developing their own personal wellness plan. In this workshop participants will learn about wellness tools and create action plans to put them into practice in their everyday life. Participants learn how to maintain their wellness by recognizing stressors and early warning signs and by developing coping strategies including having a crisis plan. This workshop is offered several times a year and is co-facilitated by two trained WRAP facilitators.
The next WRAP will be held in-person for six Tuesdays from 1:30pm-4pm at MHRP SI Boardroom on the following dates:
June 10th
June 17th
June 24th
July 8th
July 15th
July 22nd
Please share this with anyone who might be interested. To register, please visit: https://mhrp.ca/programs-and-services/program-request-form

Little Steps Therapy Services - Summer Camp
2025-07-02 - 2025-08-29 | BC
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/

Summer of Love
2025-07-08 15:30 - 2025-08-26 17:30 | FNH Studio, 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
Calling all teens! Come to the Fernwood NH this summer on Tuesdays to make art- free of cost, with snacks and supplies provided! Contact us for any questions around age range or accessibility.This program was made possible by Zoë Cassidy’s creative legacy and the generosity of his friends and family.

Parent Without Power Struggles
2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 | BGCSVI Westshore Club, 345 Wale Rd., Victoria, BC, V9B 2P8, Canada
This summer, join this 7-week program for parents of kids aged 8-12 years. This program will encourage parents to build on their family strengths, gain confidence in parenting an emerging teen, and discover practical ideas on how to prepare for the transition from preteen to teen.
Participants learn about respectful communication, adolescent development, setting personal boundaries, and the importance of parental self-care. This is an opportunity for parents to connect and find support with other parents.
To register, please call 250-686-9109 or email parentingprograms@bgcsvi.org
Location:
345 Wale Road
Victoria, BC
Tuesdays from July 8 to August 26, 2025, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Stories in the Park
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Saxe Point Park, Victoria, BC, V9A 6G5, Canada
Join Esquimalt’s Recreation staff for story time in the park. We will be reading stories from Canadian authors followed by a themed activity. These stories are intended for children ages 2-5, but all are welcome.

~Meet at the flagpole~

July3rd – A Garden Called Home by Jessica J Lee & Elaine Chen
July 10th – This is a Tiny Fragile Snake by Nicholas Ruddock
July 17th – The only Lonely Fairy by Lana Button
July 24th – Lobster’s Vacation by Michelle Robinson
July 31st – Class Trip by Robert Munsch
Aug 7th – Super Small by Tiffany Stone
Aug 14th – Brave like the Buffalo by Melissa Allen
Aug 21st – A Bumblebee Sweater by Betty Waterton
Aug 28th – Emma at the Fair by Magriet Ruurs

Take part in our summer stories passport. Each week you attend you will receive a sticker!

VDRC - Art Group
2025-07-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Victoria Disability Resource Centre, 817A Fort Str., Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8, Canada
Our Art Group for persons with disabilities is going twice monthly this summer! Create a unique masterpiece with paints, markers or whatever helps express yourself!
We will provide supplies, including colouring books, canvases, felts, paint
When: July 18th, August 1st, and August 15th
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: 817A Fort Street

Diverse Destinations
2025-07-18 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Canadian Legion, 761 Station Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 4V2, Canada
Diverse Destinations is a free summer presentation series for people with physical disabilities, families, and friends. Hosted by Technology For Living and supported by the Victoria Foundation, it features accessible travel tips, real-life stories from disabled adventurers, and highlights like the new Hullo ferry service.

Summer Discovery with our Explorer Packs
2025-07-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Island View Beach, 3215 Island View Rd, Saanichton, BC, V8M 1W3, Canada
Join us to discover what’s inside our new Explorer Adventure Packs, featuring birds at the beach and seashore, along with all the cool things you can find.
When: July 23rd & August 13, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 11 am
Where: Island View Beach

Email: ccrr@beacons.ca
Call: 250-216-3053

Children's Day
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:30 | Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Dr, Saanichton, BC, V8M 1W4, Canada
Admission $8 per person. Children 12 & under FREE
When:
Saturday August 9, 2025
Where:
7321 Lochside Drive (off Island View Road), Saanichton
What:

Balloon Art
Facepainting
Storytime
Photobooth
Creek Tour
Nature Walk
Friendship Bracelets
VIBA Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Sidney Museum, Centre of the Universe, Passport to Science, Hatch Family Movies, & Central Saanich Fire Department

Annual Community BBQ – You're Invited!
2025-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
📅 Saturday, August 9th
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Fernwood Community Centre
Join us for an afternoon of good food, great music, and even better company at our annual Community BBQ!
Come together with friends old and new to celebrate community, connection, and the joy of summer.
🎶 Live Music
🌭 Delicious BBQ & Refreshments
💬 Meet new people & reconnect with friends
This free, all-ages event is open to everyone — whether you’ve been to our gatherings before or you’re brand new, we can’t wait to welcome you.
Come hungry, leave happy!

Play Time!
2025-08-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC, V9A 3N8, Canada
When:

August 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join us at the park for some fun outdoor activities. We will have lawn games, light sports equipment, etc. Come spend some time with us in the fresh air and sun!
This is a FREE park activity

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Contact phone
250-412-8518

Contact email
events@esquimalt.ca

Contact name
Tara Silva

Imprint, In Print
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, V8X 3W, Canada
Design your very own nature-themed tote bag during this hands-on, evening workshop!
Participants are invited to learn how to identify the traces different plants and animals leave behind in their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to decorate your very own tote bag using wax rubbings of natural materials found at the Nature Sanctuary.
Participants will join Nature Educators on a guided walk to learn about animal and human activity around the Nature House. Throughout this workshop, we will reflect on discuss what kinds of impacts humans leave on nature.
All materials, including the tote bags, will be supplied.
Where: Meet at the Teaching Shelter – Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
When: Tuesday, August 12th, 6:00 PM – 7:00PM
Who: All ages welcome; Please have any participants under 14 accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $15

Special Woodstock 26th Year
2025-08-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, North Cowichan, BC, V9L 5L6
Welcome to ‘Special Woodstock’
A Music Festival Like No Other!

“Special Woodstock” is a music festival that happens once a year on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada on the beautiful 140-acre property of
Providence Farm in Duncan, BC, Canada.
The date for this year’s event will be held on
Sunday, August 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The price?
Free!
No tickets are required, no entry fee.
How do we do it?
With help from The Lions Clubs of Vancouver Island and the surrounding Islands generous community businesses and YOU!
All donations, big and small add up to an amazing, heartwarming, inspiring Music Festival called
Special Woodstock
Join our Facebook Group to watch us live from all over the world.
Special Woodstock 2025
https://www.facebook.com/groups/238046300752413/
“Special Woodstock” was created to feature the artistic talents of people with disabilities alongside professional musicians on a community/world stage…
Founded in September 1999 by Shelley Vaags, who saw a need for a platform to be created to feature this incredible, courageous, inspiring,
and unique community of individuals.

Watch her documentary here to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc94YY4QyTk

Make Pinback Buttons
2025-08-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Victoria Disability Resource Centre, 817A Fort Str., Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8, Canada
Join us on Tuesday August 19th from 9:30-11:30am, for a fun peer activity: making pinback buttons! This will be held at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre, located at 817A Fort Street.
We will have pre-printed designs and the materials to make your own design. If you are bringing your own materials or designs, please make sure the dimensions range between 1-3 inches.
Register for the group at the following link: https://forms.gle/rfaMTSmcMQm44LXK7
If you have any questions or require any accommodation, please email recreation@drcvictoria.com.
Image Description: A poster for the Making Pinback Buttons workshop, with examples of button designs people can make. All relevant info is in the above post.

YOUth Showcase
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:00 | BC
Help Us Celebrate YOUth!
We are excited to be hosting our sixth annual Fed Family Summer Celebration, featuring our first YOUth Showcase:
Tues Aug 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 8PM.
Join us for an evening that celebrates the Fed’s amazing volunteers, 2-year members, and the accomplishments of our Fed Family.
Share Your Success
Are you a young person (ages 14-28) with care experience? Did you achieve a milestone recently? Send us your achievements to be celebrated during the YOUth Showcase!
We’ll be spotlighting achievements both big and small (e.g. receiving your first paycheck, buying a book you’ve wanted, learning to make a new dish, etc.). Submissions can be in written or visual format and the deadline to submit is August 22 at 9AM.
