Programs
Kits House Programs
Click on a themed tab below to reveal all the programs we have to offer. We have many active programs, as well as some that are currently inactive but will be returning soon. If the program you are interested in is currently inactive, feel free to reach out to the contact person listed to show them your interest!
English Conversation Circles
Meet others in the community and practice your English conversation skills too! Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels available.
Food Skills Program - Smart Budget (in Spanish)
Aprenda a preparar menus saludables y a bajo costo.
Mosaic - Stories of Canada
Multicultural Women's Support Program
Multicultural Crochet Meetups
Come join us at Kits House to learn create and have fun during our Multicultural Crochet Meetups!
Taller de Terapia de Artes Expresivas Para Mujeres
Dirigido por estudiantes de Terapia del Arte de Langara College
Conversations in the Park
Meet others in the community and practice your English conversation skills in a local park!
Taller Basico de Crochet en Espanol
Come join us at Kits House to learn create and have fun during our Multicultural Crochet Meetups!
Kids Up Front
Take your kids to the latest sporting, art & culture, and recreation events without breaking your budget!
Expressive Art Group
This program provides a safe place for children to express themselves through visual arts, share personal stories, make new friends, learn how to support one another and build confidence.
Kits House Summer Camp
Spring Break Camp
Cooking, science and sports, oh my! This spring break camp is filled with tons to do for your kids from Kindergarten to Grade 6 during spring break.
Kits House Summer Camp
Youth Community Cleanups
Youth Drop-In
Kits Secondary Lunch Program
Youth Council
Food Skills Program - Smart Budget
A hands-on cooking program where you’ll learn budgeting strategies, and how to cook nutritious meals for your family!
Community Potlucks
Grab your big spoon and serving dish and join us in the Kits House Living Room for delicious dinners, friendly conversation & gregarious games at our monthly potlucks! If you are able, bring a dish to share, vegetarian preferred.
Healthy Cooking with Preteens
A program, for preteens 7 - 12 years old, to learn to cook healthily, engage in physical activity and discuss skills to help pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Volunteer Baking Group
Are you a registered Kits House volunteer? If you love to bake and have some time to spare, Kits House can use your talents. Join us to create delicious baked goods for Kits House programs!
Westside Community Food Market
The Westside Community Food Market is a weekly market in the heart of Kitsilano, brought to you by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House & the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC).
Information & Referral - Family Support
Effective Parenting after Separation
Parenting program for separated or divorced parent, or any other parent going through this process. Learn effective tips on co-parenting, finding available resources, and more.
Family Play Time
A participant-led program for parents & caregivers with children 0 - 6 years old, to drop in, meet your neighbours and share your skills in activities.
Kids Up Front
Take your kids to the latest sporting, art & culture, and recreation events without breaking your budget!
Mama & Papa Goose - Infant Group
The Mama & Papa Goose program is for parents with children 0 - 18 months. It promotes a healthy bond between you and your child as well as stimulates your child's early language development through songs, rhymes and story times.
Mama & Papa Goose - Toddler Group
Meet local families and create community connections while building a healthy bond between yourself and your child through English and a few Spanish songs, rhymes, and storytelling, stimulating their language development in English and Spanish.
Nobody's Perfect
Parents of children from newborn to 6 years old will have the opportunity to discuss common parent issues, make connections and meet new friends.
Toy Lending Library
Borrow a toy for your child(ren) - we'll have plenty of toys appropriate for children aged 0 -6 years old
My Tween & Me Parenting Workshops
A program for parents and caregivers with children 7 – 12 years of age. Learn to build a strong relationship with your children as pre-teens, gain the confidence and skills to guide your children into and through the risk-taking teen years.
Baby Play Time
Safe indoor space for caregivers to meet and connect while offering infants a new play environment to explore.
Music in the Park
Come gather outdoors and let's make some music in the park!
Kits in the Park
The perfect drop-in outdoor program filled with activities for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years old running in July and August.
Circle of Security Parenting Program
This is a relationship- based parenting program that will help with developing your confidence as a parent or caregiver and enrich your connection with your child(ren).
Parent Support Services Society of BC: Korean and Mandarin Parent Support Circles
Come, Learn & Connect at YWCA Single Mothers' Support Group.
YWCA Single Mothers' Support Group
Come, Learn & Connect at YWCA Single Mothers' Support Group.
Understanding Anxiety in Children & Cultivating Resilience
In this seminar, caregivers will learn how anxiety develops and is reinforced in children, and how caregivers can help them to build their resilience.
Healthy Sexuality Workshop
Counselling Sessions (Online)
Kits House will be hosting counselling sessions by counselors who are completing their Master's Degree. For Kits Members only. Book your appointment today!
Free One-on-One Financial Coaching
Kits House will be hosting a financial webinar series, for those experiencing financial struggles. Book your appointment today!
Kids Up Front
Take your kids to the latest sporting, art & culture, and recreation events without breaking your budget!
Expressive Art Therapy for All Ages
Men's Monday Meet Ups (Online)
Come hang out with other guys to discuss work/life/financial stability solutions.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Kits House Book Club
Book Club host Pam White suggests a good read each month followed by a discussion at the monthly Kits House Book Club
Neighbourhood Small Grants
Neighbourhood Small Grants and Greenest City Small Grants offers you up to $500 to make your community project come to life!
Income Tax Clinics
Theatre at a Distance
Theatre at a Distance is a community theatre workshop where individuals can learn and practice the craft of theatre while exploring and re-creating the world we see and the world we want.
Multicultural Crochet Meetups
Come join us at Kits House to learn create and have fun during our Multicultural Crochet Meetups!
Online Expressive Arts Group for Women (19+)
A playful and guided creative exploration through images, stories, music and movement for self discovery, emotional vitality and social connection.
Multicultural Tea Ceremony
Westside Community Food Market
The Westside Community Food Market is a weekly market in the heart of Kitsilano, brought to you by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House & the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC).
Car Seat Safety Checks
Book a one-on-one car seat check with one of the Kits House BCAA certified Car Seat Educators.
Computer Tutorials
Book an appointment to spend an hour with a volunteer computer tutor and learn the basics for operating your computer, laptop, or tablet! Learn how to use email, access the internet, manage your photos, social media, and more!
Introduction to Sewing
Learn basic sewing skills in a welcoming atmosphere.
Knitting Circles
Knit together with your neighbours to make hats, scarves, socks, and sweaters for the homeless. Beginners welcome!
Information & Referral
Choose to Move
Choose to move is a three-month evidence based program designed to motivate and support older adults (65+) who are not regularly active to integrate physical activity in to their daily routines.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Osteofit For Life
Seniors Art Program
Seniors Lunch
Seniors Peer Support Groups
Safe Seniors, Strong Communities
Tech Mate
Better at Home
Seniors' Summer Outdoors
Guided Meditation
55 and Better
Internet Basics
