The Wheels are on the Bus!

Schedule
 

* Mondays - Crofton Community School 9:30 - 12:30 

                   Halalt First Nation  12:45 - 2:15

* Tuesdays – Kuper Island 10:20 – 1:00

* Wednesdays – Malahat First Nation 10:00 – 1:00

                          Mill Bay 1:45 - 3:15 

* Thursdays – Cairnsmore 9:30 – 12:30

                      Cowichan Tribes 1:15 - 2:45

* Fridays – Lake Cowichan 9:30 – 12:30

                  Duncan Sportsplex 1:15 - 2:45

The Cowichan Valley Community Resource Bus is now on the road and bringing child-centred programs to neighborhoods all over the Cowichan Valley. Children can attend on a no fee, drop-in basis, to play, borrow Literacy Back Packs, toys, books and enjoy a nutritious snack while their parents have a chance to connect with community service providers or chat with other moms, dads and grandparents.  

The Bus belongs to the entire valley and is the realization of a dream for community members and local service agencies and its development is being guided by a group of key stakeholders.

The project is well-supported by the community. School District 79 is funding an onboard Strong Start BC Outreach Program; a $20,000 start up fund; and, a $30,000 annual grant for programming. Duncan Daybreak Rotary has committed $10,000 toward bus renovations and a $2000 in-kind donation of books. Success By 6, Aboriginal Success By 6, BC Family Resource Programs, School District 79’s Family Literacy and Queen Alexandra Foundation also contributed funding for programs on the bus.

If you would like to be part of this adventure in early learning, the project is seeking volunteers, as well as drivers with air brakes and Grand-Buddies (elders) to welcome families on board.

For more information contact 748-8281.