March 2024 Community Calendar

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๐ŸŒฆ๐ŸŒˆ Rainbow weather is upon us, Bamfield community! Here are some opportunities to shake off the winter blues and celebrate the budding flowers this month!

Follow our Facebook page – Bamfield Community School Association – for updates and more information about the following programs and events which we are hosting!

๐Ÿงถ Beginner crochet with Abi wraps up with a final session Tuesday March 5th from 6:30 – 8pm at the school.

โ™Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ”ซ Show off your board game skills, race opponents in video racetracks, and try to best your buddies in laser tag at the BCSA’s Community Games Night this Thursday March 7th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

๐Ÿช† Children ages 3-5 and their guardians are invited to Little Buddies at the Community School on March 12th from 10:30 – 11:45am, and to Ready, Set, Learn! hosted by the School District, on March 13th from 4 – 6pm.

๐ŸŽญ Got a flair for the dramatic? Come play at Beginner Improv with Noah on Thursday March 14th from 6 – 8pm!

โ›น๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ This month we are hosting both a Friday Night Chill on March 15th, and an evening Youth Drop-In on March 20th. Youth Grade 7+ are invited to the school for pizza, games, crafts, music, and access to harm reduction supplies!

๐Ÿช‡ The Huu-ay-aht First Nations Cultural Wellness Team and the BCSA are hosting a free Spring Break Culture & Adventure Camp March 18 – 22 from 10am – 3:30pm. Kids of all ages are welcome to play games, make artwork, practice Huu-ay-aht songs and dances, and explore the territory with friends!

๐Ÿ“š We will be hosting a Books and Brunch at the community library on Monday March 25th from 10:30am – 12pm. Come check out our newest books, enjoy storytime with other families, and eat a stack of tasty pancakes!

๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Yarrr mateys! We are seeking a crew of scurvy kiddos for a Bamfield Treasure Hunt on Tuesday March 26th from 10am – 3:30pm.

๐Ÿ•ด Youth Gr.7+ are invited on a field trip to the Nanaimo trampoline park and indoor wave pool on Wednesday March 27th.

๐ŸŒฟ Calling all youth! Come practice culture, make art, and compete in warrior sports at the Youth Leaders Gathering on March 28th from 10:30am – 4pm.

๐Ÿคพโ€โ™€๏ธ Our Dodgeball League is serving fierce competition and fun exercise every other Monday from 6 – 8pm! Check our dodgeball group to see when your team is scheduled to play (BCSA Dodgeballers).

๐Ÿธ Come to drop-in sports at the school gym every other Monday from 6 – 8pm for fun games with cool people!

๐Ÿง˜ Join a friendly, accessible yoga class most Wednesday evenings at 5:15pm! Please note there will be no class on March 13th due to a special event being held the same day.

The first Bamfield Family Film Festival

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We are extremely pleased to announce that our first ever Bamfield Family Film Festival will take place on Saturday January 27, in celebration of Family Literacy Day!

From 2:00-6:00pm, we will show a selection of short animated films featuring folklore from around the world. From 6pm onward we will show a feature length film, ending around 8pm. Stay tuned for the full schedule!

This event is FREE and offers popcorn & refreshments, chili dogs at dinner time, and activities between the blocks of film, as well as a Family Literacy Day-themed door prize. Attendees may consider making a donation to our chosen charity, UNICEF, in support of the many children and their families currently suffering in Gaza.

All are welcome, kiddos 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult ๐Ÿ™‚

Psychological First Aid Course

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This Sunday, join us at the Bamfield Community School to complete the two-part online Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid Courses in a community of learners, with pizza and interesting conversations to fuel us!

In the “Self-Care” course, we will learn strategies for taking care of ourselves โ€“ our thoughts, feelings and emotions when experiencing stress, crisis or trauma.

In the “Care for Others” course, we will learn how to recognize when a person is in distress, and how to offer non-judgemental support for family, friends and community when they are having difficulty coping.

For more information, check out the Red Cross website: https://www.redcross.ca/…/cours…/psychological-first-aid

To register, please call 250-728-1220 or email bcsacoordinator@gmail.com.

January Community Calendar

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Happy new year everyone! We’re so happy to be back in school and launching a new season of programming. This month we return to our core programming and celebrate Family Literacy Week!

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ People of all skill levels are invited to join a fun and friendly yoga class on Wednesday evenings at the school from 5:15-6:15pm.

๐Ÿช… This month’s Friday Night Chill is January 12th – join us for pizza, laser tag, and games at the school from 7-9:30pm.

โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน Learn how to take care of your own and others’ mental health by joining the Red Cross Psychological First Aid Training at the school on Sunday January 14th.

๐Ÿฒ This month’s Community Potluck will be at the House of Huu-ay-aht at 5pm on Sunday January 14th!

๐Ÿ€ Kids Basketball, After School Clubs, and the Youth Drop-In return the week of January 15th.

๐Ÿคพโ€โ™‚๏ธ Folks 15+ are invited to Monday night Drop-in Sports starting January 15th. Please note the time has shifted a bit earlier, and will now run 6-8pm.

๐Ÿงธ Wee ones ages 3-5 and their adults are invited to join us at Little Buddies Playtime at Pachena Beach on January 16th, and at the School on January 30th.

๐Ÿ“š January 20-28 is Family Literacy Week! Check out our fabulous collection of books at the Community Library, and stay tuned for details about our fun family-friendly events, the Great Big Buddy Read and the ๐ŸŽฅ Bamfield Film Festival!

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Skill-sharing!

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Are you interested in getting more involved with our community? Do you have a cool skill that others might be keen to learn? Want to share what you know?

Get in touch with us about facilitating a skill-share workshop, a seminar, a series of classes, whatever you like! We have the resources and spaces to make cool things happen!! We are currently looking for some diverse offerings for our Jan-April program guide, and we want to hear from you.

Facilitators (that could be you!) are compensated for their time and expertise. Please contact Renee at BCSALITFACILITATOR@gmail.com to discuss opportunities or offer ideas ๐Ÿ™‚

Sports & Fitness Classes in Autumn

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Although we still have yoga every Wednesday as per usual, we tried something new with our Monday Night Adult Sports this season! Rather than a dodgeball league, we have mixed it up by offering different Drop-in sports, such as volleyball, indoor soccer, badminton, and even an opportunity to dance and play with flo-toys! Check out the schedule below.

Art Workshops this Season

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Wow! We have had such an excellent array of talented artists who have offered to teach their skills & passions this Autumn! Yet to come are Lino-cut Printmaking with Jess, and Ceramic Ornaments with Julie, both just in time to create unique decor and gifts for the holiday season.

Autumn Community Event Recap!

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This has been a busy season for us, chock full of community lunches, family-friendly events, a photo contest, and much more! Many of these events were advertised in our first ever FALL/WINTER 2024 PROGRAM GUIDE, which was available at The Market, Bamfield Mercantile & Marine, and our office at the school.

Keep an eye out for our WINTER 2024 PROGRAM GUIDE, which we hope to launch in January, for upcoming workshops, gatherings, classes, and sports!