The pandemic has affected all of our lives but we want to know that your friends at WSFP are here for you. If you find yourself in need of a compassionate ear, or if you require information about other family support services in the community, please reach out. Eva is available and to connect with parents and caregivers by phone or in person.
Registration will begin on Monday by phone at 9:00am for all sessions that week, including the Outdoor Play at WSFP, Baby Pop-up, and Mama Papa Goose. Registration will continue throughout the week from 9:00am to noon until all sessions are full. Please call 604-738-2819. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability.
Westside Family Place is excited to announce our new program, Papa’s Playground, starting Wednesday January 20, 5 to 6:30 pm. Special THANK YOU to the SpencerCreo Foundation for their generous support for this program. Connect, Play, Learn and Discover with other Dads and their children out in our outdoor space. Register for a 4-week period on […]
Dear friend of West Side Family Place, This year has been difficult for so many of us. One of our members recently shared a thank you message: I am so grateful for you! Bringing my son to the outdoor drop-in and the Zoom coffee meetings are the only times I haven’t felt alone during Covid. […]
Dear participants and supporters of West Side Family Place, It’s that time of year again when we are reaching out to ask for your financial contributions to our programs by renewing your WSFP Membership. While we recognize the uncertainty of the future we hope that you will consider our services as a vital part of […]
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For the health and safety of our environment and its users, we ask that if you or your child are displaying any of the symptoms shown on the picture, please rest and play at home.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Maximum of 5 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:00am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:00am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Maximum of 5 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:00am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:00am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
lease join us at West Side Family Place to meet other parents of young babies, chat with Eva and sing some songs!
There is a maximum of 5 families. Babies with older siblings are welcome to join one of the Tuesday or Thursday sessions. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are mandatory for adults.
Wednesday 10:30am to 11:30am
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:00am for the session that week. Registration by phone will continue Tuesday and Wednesday of the week from 9:00am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Maximum of 5 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:00am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:00am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
It won’t look quite the same as before, but WSFP is looking forward to welcoming families back! Here are some highlights of our planned program rollout:
1 hour Family Drop-in at WSFP starting the week of June 22. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 am and 11:00 am to noon. Program will be offered outside, rain or shine. Maximum of 5 families per session and pre-registration is required. Membership recommended.
Mama Papa Goose – Infant and Parent Drop-in on Wednesdays, 10:30 am to noon. Maximum of 8 families per session and pre-registration is required.
Toy Lending Library will be open on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm. Membership required – new families can register in person, fee applies.
Kits in the Park will run again this summer in partnership with Kits House. Time and location are still being worked out, so please stay tuned.
Outdoor family meetups – details TBA.
We are working on our safety protocols and they will be available soon. Physical distancing will be strongly encouraged and anyone with signs of illness will be asked to stay home. As with all city parks and playgrounds, outdoor play equipment will not be sanitized after each use.
Please continue to check back in the coming days for more updates. We are so excited to be able to see you again!
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