Where parents and children have fun together
StrongStart BC programs provide rich learning environments designed for early learning development – language, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities where children find opportunities to make friends and interact with others of similar ages.
Participate with your young child (aged birth to five) in play-based early learning activities – including stories, music, and art. At no cost to families, this early learning program helps prepare children for success in Kindergarten. In addition, we offer support, information, resources, and a chance to meet other parents. The programs follow the school year and are closed during school holidays. View the School District 48 School Calendar.
How to Register
This year we will be returning to a drop-in program again so need to sign-up anymore! New participants must register at the StrongStart Centre locations listed below.
**Your child’s birth certificate is required for registration.**
StrongStart Registration: at drop-in (birth certificate is mandatory)
Locations: Squamish Elementary School, Valleycliffe Elementary School, Signal Hill Elementary School
StrongStart Start Date: at drop-in (birth certificate is mandatory)
Locations: Squamish Elementary School, Valleycliffe Elementary School, Signal Hill Elementary School
StrongStart Programs in Squamish and Pemberton
Squamish DT StrongStart Program
Runs from September to June
Monday to Friday 9:15am – 12:15pm
Squamish Elementary School, Squamish, BC
Squamish StrongStart Program
Runs from September to June
Monday to Friday 9:15am – 12:15pm
Valleycliffe Elementary School, Squamish, BC
Pemberton StrongStart Program
Runs from September to June
Monday to Friday 9:15am – 12:15pm
Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton, BC
These programs receive funding from the Government of Canada, School District 48, The Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Province of British Columbia, and the United Way. For more information, visit StrongStart BC.
“Awesome leaders, Great location and toys for the kids, Great way to meet other moms.”
StrongStart Squamish Elementary contact information
Squamish Elementary, Squamish, BC (see map)
Colleen Afelskie: strongstart@sscs.ca, 604 892 3617
StrongStart Pemberton Elementary contact information
The portable behind Signal Hill Elementary, Pemberton, BC (see map)
Donna McLeod: sspemberton@sscs.ca, 604 966 8857
StrongStart Valleycliffe Elementary contact information
Valleycliffe Elementary, Squamish, BC (see map)
ssvalleycliffe@sscs.ca, 604 892 9394, ext 225

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