The kids conference 

 

March 7th, 2020

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

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THE KID’S CONFERENCE IS BACK!

The Kid’s Conference has quickly become a must do event in Nanaimo for families, which is why the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central VI has chosen to champion it for this coming year. The Kid’s Conference features a tradeshow to showcase support services available to all families, interactive learning sessions and Children performances and speakers. Join us for a great day of fun, discovery and education.

what is our goal?

The goal of The KIDS Conference is to promote

knowledge+inclusion +discovery+support

for parents and children 16 and under.

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When

Saturday, March 7th, 2020
9:30am-4:00pm

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Where

Vancouver Island Conference Centre
101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, BC

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Admission

Absolutely
FREE!

 

                                                                      

 

                                                                Doors Open For Registration At 9:30am

 

ENTERTAINMENT

You can look forward being entertained by the following supporters:

  • British Columbia  Boys Choir
  • Vancouver Island Symphony Children’s Choir
  • Wellington High School Jazz Band
  • DJ Teresa
  • Face Painting by Tiffany Baynes
  • NS3
  • Crazy Chris Balloons
  • Sunwest Photo Booth
  • Foodshare
  • Interactive Learning Workshops
  • Indoor Soccer Game 
  • Activity Zone by the Boys & Girls Club Central Vancouver Island
  • MakerSpace Nanaimo
  • 16′ Mid Island Metis Nation Tipi
  • Harbour Dancentre
  • ShawTV
  • Bayview Shawl Dancers
  • And More!

SPEAKERS

You can look forward to hear from knowledgeable groups on relevant topics:

TOPICS:

  • Mentoring Boys 
  • Cyber Bullying
  • Digital Responsibility
  • Nutrition & Health

GROUPS:

  • PowerUp by Kerri Isham
  • Raptors
  • Bee Society
  • Digital Early Literacy

 

  • Canada Learning Bond
  • Children’s Play in Urban Environments 
  • Be T.R.U.E. to your SPARKS
  • Physical Literacy

VENDORS

Check out the following vendors in our tradeshow extravaganza:

  • BC Childhood Cancer Parents’ Association
  • Parks Recreation & Environment 
  • Nanaimo Child Development Centre
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library
  • Salvation Army
  • NUKO
  • West Coast Men’s Support Society
  • Nanaimo RCMP
  • Nanaimo Youth Services Association
  • Help Fill A Dream
  • FoodShare
  • Bee Society
  • VIU Child & Youth Care
  • Nanaimo Firefighters
  • Greater Nanaimo Early Years
  • Nanaimo Museum
  • Pacific Care
  • Festival Nanaimo
  • St. John’s Ambulance
  • Velvet Crease
  • John Howard Society
  • BC Childhood Cancer Parents Association
  • Pacific Sport
  • Festival Nanaimo
  • Theatre One
  • Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition
  • Nanaimo Poverty Coalition
  • Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation

SPONSORSHIP

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors. You made The KIDS Conference possible by giving your support!

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 Superheroes

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Champions

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Friends

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