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Oliver Drop-In Programs

Find drop-in programs in Oliver that you can join at the last minute with your kids. Most of these programs are free to join. Oliver offers great programs for all ages including, library time, StrongStart, playgroups, and more!Please check their websites and Facebook pages for hours of operation as these groups may change their hours. StrongStart is only open on school days and will be closed on Pro-D days, school breaks, and holidays. 
Monday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June; Follows the school calendar)
  • Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 12:00-2:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
  • Youth Skate (Youth only) | Oliver & District Arena | 2:30-3:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
  • Builder’s Club Bingo | Oliver Library | 2:30-4:00 pm | Free (Feb 24-June 9, 2025)
Tuesday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June; Follows the school calendar)
  • Family Shinny (Families) | Oliver & District Arena | 2:30-4:30 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
Wednesday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June; Follows the school calendar)
  • Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 12:00-2:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
  • Youth Skate (Youth only) | Oliver & District Arena | 2:30-3:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
Thursday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June; Follows the school calendar)
  • Family Shinny (Families) | Oliver & District Arena | 2:30-4:30 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
Friday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June; Follows the school calendar)
  • Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) | Oliver Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Feb 21-May 30, 2025)
  • Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 12:00-2:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
  • Youth Skate (Youth only) | Oliver & District Arena | 2:30-3:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Mar 17-28, 2025)
Saturday
  • Free Lions Skating (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 5:30-6:45 pm | Free (End March 30, 2025)
Sunday
  • Sunday Storytime (0-5 years) | Gather Bookshop at District Wine Village | 11:00 am
  • Free Lions Skating (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 5:30-6:45 pm | Free (End March 30, 2025)
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Free or Low-CostOliver Drop-In Programs

Oliver 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.
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Oliver Elementary - 809 School Avenue, Oliver
(250) 498-3468
Sept-June
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