Kelowna Drop-In Programs
Monday
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 6:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Drop-in Play Time (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom at Pearson Road Elementary | 9:30-11:30 am | Free (*Click link to confirm hours as they vary based on the week)
- Creative Playtime at the HUB (0-6 years) | 700 Pearson Road | 9:30-11:30 am | Free (Pre-registration required)
- Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 6-Mar 25, 2025)
- Wiggles & Giggles (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:45-11:45 am | Free (Jan 6-Mar 25, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom at Pearson Road Elementary | 12:00-3:30 pm | Free (*Click link to confirm hours as they vary based on the week; Closed on Nov 11, 2024)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
Tuesday
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 6:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Pre-School Drop-In (11 mos-6 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics Centre | 9:00-11:00 am | $10 per child (no cost for parent or guardian) + one-time payment of $16 for each person on the floor (Jan 7-Mar 12, 2025)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June; Registration Required)
- Drop-in Play Time (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom at Pearson Road Elementary | 9:00 am-11:30 am | Free (*Click link to confirm hours as they may vary based on the week)
- Family-Tot Play Time (0-5 years) | Martin Ave. BGC | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Free
- Creative Playtime at the HUB (0-6 years) | 700 Pearson Road | 9:30-11:30 am | Free (Pre-registration required)
- French Story Time (Families) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 28-Mar 11, 2025)
- Rutland Baby Time (0-18 mos.) | Rutland Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 7-May 27, 2025)
- Story Time (3-5 years) | Mission Creek Regional Park (EECO) | 10:00 – 10:45 am | Free (Jan 7-Mar 11, 2025)
- Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 11:30 am-12:00 pm| Free (Jan 6-Mar 25, 2025; Cancelled Mar 11, 2025)
- Wiggles & Giggles (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 12:00-1:00 pm | Free (Jan 6-Mar 25, 2025; Cancelled Mar 11, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom at Pearson Road Elementary | 2:00-3:30 pm | Free
(*Click link to confirm hours as they vary based on the week) - Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
Wednesday
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 6:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Pre-School Drop-In (11 mos-6 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics Centre | 9:00-11:00 am | $10 per child (no cost for parent or guardian) + one-time payment of $16 for each person on the floor (Jan 7-Mar 12, 2025)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Toddler Time (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 8-Mar 28, 2025; Cancelled Mar 12, 2025)
- Stay & Play (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:45-11:45 am | Free (Jan 8-Mar 28, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom at Pearson Road Elementary | 12-3:30 pm or 2:00-3:30 pm | Free (*Click the link to confirm the start time, varies based on the week)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
Thursday
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 6:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Play & Connect (0-5 years) | Mission Creek Alliance Church Gym | 9:30-11:00 am | Free
- Rutland Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Rutland Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free
- Family Story Time | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:30-11:15 am | Free (Jan 9-Mar 29, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom at Pearson Road Elementary | 1:30-3:30 pm | Free (*Click the link to confirm hours as they may vary)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
Friday
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 6:00 am-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Monkey Academy Drop-In (0-7 years) | Monkey Academy | 9:00-11:00 am or 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Regular Fees (Times vary based on week; Purchase tickets online in advance)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- The Bridge Parent Talk (0-6 years) | HUB Group Room at Pearson Road Elementary | 9:30-11:30 am | Free (*Click link to confirm hours as they may vary)
- Family Story Time | Spartan Room at Parkinson Recreation Centre | 10:00-10:30 am | Free (Sept 27-Dec 6, 2024)
- Toddler Time (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 8-Mar 28, 2025; Cancelled Mar 14, 2025)
- Stay & Play (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:45-11:45 am | Free (Jan 8-Mar 28, 2025)
- Language Cafe (0-6 years) | HUB Group Room at Pearson Road Elementary | 12:30-2:30 pm | Free
(*Click the link to confirm hours as they may vary) - Drop-in Play Time (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom at Pearson Road Elementary | 2:30-3:30 pm | Free
Saturday
- Drop-In Toddler Time (Under 3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:45 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 12:00-8:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
- Monkey Academy Drop-In (0-7 years) | Monkey Academy | 1:15-3:15 pm & 4:00-6:00 pm | Regular Fees (Times vary based on week; Purchase tickets online in advance)
- Family Drop-Ins (11 mos-16 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics | 5:00-6:30 pm | $10 per participant + one-time payment of $16 for each person on the floor (Jan 11-Mar 15, 2025)
- Drop-In at Airhouse (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
- Drop-In Skateboard (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
Sunday
- Parent & Tot Drop-In Play (4 & under) | Kelowna Cheer Athletics | 10:30 am-12:00 pm | $10 per child + GST (Starts Jan 2025)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (Under 3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 12:00-5:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 6, 2025)
- Family Sundays (all ages) | Kelowna Art Gallery | 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm | $6/person (Registration Required)
- Drop-In at Airhouse (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
- Drop-In Skateboard (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
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Community Resources
Central Okanagan Family HUB
The Central Okanagan Family HUB is a place for children and their families. They provide information, support, navigation, and outreach drop-off services for any parents, grandparents, or caregivers in the Central Okanagan. Visit their Facebook Page for information on drop-in programs available.
700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
(250) 826-6264
Childhood Connections
Childhood Connections provides families with valuable support through drop-in programs, flexible childcare options, and family resource programs. Their drop-in programs and childcare services offer convenient, high-quality care and play-based learning for children, helping parents balance their schedules while fostering healthy child development.
#101-1505 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
(250) 762-3536
Armstrong Drop-In ProgramsEnderby Drop-In ProgramsKelowna Drop-In ProgramsKeremeos Drop-In ProgramsLake Country Drop-In ProgramsPenticton Drop-In ProgramsSummerland Drop-In ProgramsVernon Drop-In ProgramsWest Kelowna Drop-In Programs
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI)
The Family Support Institute (FSI) is a provincial organization committed to providing culturally-sensitive, accessible and free support to families who have a child or family member with a disability, with or without a diagnosis. FSI offers family-to-family mentorship, support groups, training, and online resources.
1-800-441-5403
Kelowna StrongStart
StrongStart is a free school-based early learning drop-in program offered on school days. Your child will have free time to play games, read books, create a craft, participate in story time where they will sing songs, and exercise during gym time (where applicable). You will complete a registration form on your first day. Please also be prepared to provide legal proof of identification for your child.
A.S. Matheson Elementary | Raymer Elementary | Pearson Road Elementary | South Rutland Elementary
Sept - June
Free
0-5 years old
Okanagan Regional Library – Kelowna, Rutland, Mission
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) serves Kelowna through its three branches: Downtown Kelowna, Mission, and Rutland. Each location offers a variety of free programs for families, including Story Time, Baby Time, and Toddler Time, along with many others. Seasonal activities and events throughout the year provide great options if you are looking for things to do with your family.
Kelowna Branch - 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna | Mission Branch - 4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna | Rutland Branch - #20-301 Highway 33, West Kelowna
Kelowna Branch - (250) 762-2800 | Mission Branch - (250) 764-2254 | Rutland Branch - (250) 765-8165
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