Shuswap Children's Association

09/07/2026

🎒🥪 School lunches? We’ve got you covered! 🥛🍎

Whether you’re stocking up on lunchbox favourites, after-school snacks, or those “how are we already out of bread?” essentials, we’ve got you covered! 😉

When you purchase your Askew’s cards through Shuswap Children’s Association, you pay face value - and 7% comes back to us to support local children, youth, and families. 💙

Order online anytime and stop by for pickup:
https://shuswapchildrens.ca/support-us/sca-store/

Or come see us weekdays at 551 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, 9 AM–4 PM, and our friendly front desk staff will be happy to help with your purchase.

🥪 Lunches. 🍎 Snacks. 🥛 Groceries. 💚 Community support.

One card can make a HUGE difference!

09/07/2026

🎉 Happy Labour Day!

Today we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of the people who help build stronger, healthier communities for everyone. Thank you to all those who make a difference each day - whether at work, at home, or through volunteering.
We look forward to welcoming and supporting children, youth, and families when we reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We wish everyone a safe and relaxing Labour Day!

09/06/2026

🎉✨ We can’t wait to celebrate with you at our 2nd Annual Community Block Party! ✨🎉

Mark your calendars and bring your family, friends, and neighbours for a fun-filled day of community connection, laughter, and celebration! 💛

Join us for our opening ceremony, enjoy stories, live entertainment, games, creative activities, delicious food, and so much more!

🎪 Laugh along with Trixie the Clown from Silly of the Valley
🎨 Get creative with face painting and button making
📸 Capture memories at the photo booth
🎲 Enjoy yard games and activities for all ages
🍔 Grab some food and snacks at our BBQ by donation - supporting our programs and services

Everyone is welcome! We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate our amazing community together! 🌿

📍 Hospital side of McGuire Lake, backing onto 10th Street NE, Salmon Arm
🕙 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sat., Sept 12th, 2026

09/05/2026

Thank you for helping us support the smallest members of our community. 💛

In the first 8 months of 2026, our FREE Diaper Bazaar has supported 357 local families by providing diapers and essential items for infants and toddlers when they need them most.

Want to help?

🧷 Donate diapers — open sleeves are welcome!
💸 E-transfer: [email protected] — Re: Diapers
💛 Donate online:
zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/bare-essentials-campaign-supporting-our-free-diaper-bazaar

Donations of $20+ qualify for a charitable tax receipt. Please include your full name, phone number, and email address.

This program receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations.

Thank you to the businesses, community members, and big hearts who have helped make this program possible. Your support is making a real difference for local families. 💛

09/04/2026

Travelling Tots will be INDOORS on Tuesday at our office located at 551 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm.

Join us for this free drop in playgroup from 9a to Noon, with your little ones ages 0 - 6.

Please use the main entrance and join us in our multipurpose room.

Questions? Contact: 778-824-1104

09/04/2026

⛺Need camping snacks?🥛 Down to your last inch of milk?

We’ve got you. 😉

When you purchase your Askew's cards through Shuswap Children’s Association, you pay face value and 7% comes back to us to support local children, youth, and families. 💙

Order online anytime and stop by for pickup:
https://shuswapchildrens.ca/support-us/sca-store/

Or come see us weekdays at 551 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, 9 AM–4 PM, and our friendly front desk staff will assist you with your purchase.

Milk. Snacks. Groceries. Community support. What a HUGE difference one little gift card can make. 💚

09/03/2026

💛 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Together, we stand with children facing cancer and the families who support them every day. Every child deserves compassion, hope, and a community that helps them thrive. 🌟

09/02/2026

🧷✨ A little support can make a big difference.

Our next FREE Diaper Bazaar is coming up on Wednesday, September 16!

From 12:00–1:00 PM, families in need of support with essential items for their babies and toddlers are welcome to drop in at our office.

This monthly event is made possible because of the generosity of local families, community partners, and businesses who donate and help us support families in our community. We’re incredibly thankful for that ongoing support. 💛

📍 551 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm
🗓️ Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM

Please kindly plan to arrive at noon or after. Our lobby space is limited, and we don’t have enough seating for families waiting before the event begins. Thank you for helping us keep things comfortable and welcoming for everyone.

We can’t wait to see you! 💛

09/02/2026

A perfect way to spend a rainy day with your little ones!

See you at 1pm TODAY for Motoring Munchkins. This free program is for kiddos 0-5 years old, is parent lead and is brough to you by Shuswap Children's Association and Salmon Arm Recreation