The guide has lots of great information on the workshops, resources, services and events for CFB Esquimalt military members and their families

1. Contents
ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Registration/Contacts .........................................................................................1
LEGEND
Facilities ...............................................................................................................2 CPAC - Colwood Pacific Activity Centre
MFRC - Military Family Resource Centre
Services ................................................................................................................4
NAC - Naden Athletic Centre
Special Events ....................................................................................................12
PSP - Personnel Support Programs
Volunteering ......................................................................................................13
SH - Signal Hill MFRC
Deployment.......................................................................................................16
Lampson - Lampson MFRC
Preschool ...........................................................................................................21
YAC - Youth Activity Centre
School Age .........................................................................................................24
Youth .................................................................................................................26 This program guide is brought to you by
ESQUIMALT
Adult ..................................................................................................................28 Military Family Resource Centre
Your community. Your resource centre. Get connected.
Francophone .....................................................................................................32
Navigator ...........................................................................................................33
Aquatic Services and Pool ................................................................................34
Fitness ................................................................................................................42
Sports.................................................................................................................44
Health Promotion .............................................................................................47
Clubs ..................................................................................................................51
Military Discount Listings ...............................................................................58
Sponsorship and Donations.............................................................................57
Naval and Military Museum ...........................................................................57
EDITORIAL
Support during your pregnancy ......................................................................11
On the Cover
Plan a successful playdate .................................................................................20
AB Lee Thibault, Pte Janine McLean
Time to check your smoke alarm ....................................................................31 and AB Mike Richter are painting and
Cut back on sugar .............................................................................................40 polishing HMCS Protecteur to a per-
fect shine prior to the Naval Centennial
Discounts make Victoria affordable for military families ..............................50
and International Fleet Review.
Know your mortgage options ..........................................................................60 Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout
Supporting
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Who Serve CFB Esquimalt
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Returned to CFB ESQUIMALT Base Fund last year alone.
Because CANEX proudly supports those who serve
by returning money to you, the members of the
Canadian Forces community, right here in Esquimalt.
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and physical fitness: swimming, canoeing, camping
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Call us or email Transferable School Credits
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Ask Osama about:
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Stop snoring
Stop Hair loss
also 2 other locations
Ask for Sonia Lalli:
1139 Yates street
250-386-5100
Ask for Diana Crossan:
3960 Quadra street
250-727-9846
890 Esquimalt Rd (at Head Street) 250-477-3784

3. Registration
When a fee is required, payment must be paid at time of reg-
istration. Separate payments for PSP programs/services and
MFRC programs/services are required.
HST is coming!
Please note that a fee will be charged for all NSF cheques.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register before July 1
to save the extra 7%
If paying for MFRC programs/services: cash, cheque, debit
or credit card accepted (during normal business hours).
Contacts
Personnel Support Programs Lookout Newspaper & Creative Services
PSP Manager............................................. 250-363-7061 Managing Editor ....................................... 250-363-3372
Admin. Assistant ....................................... 250-363-4256 Advertising ................................................ 250-363-3014
Resource Manager ..................................... 250-363-4242 Classifieds.................................................. 250-363-3014
Donations and Sponsorship Coordinator .. 250-363-5648
Military Family Resource Centre
Fitness & Sports MFRC 24-Hour Information Line ............ 250-363-2640
Naden Athletic Centre Kiosk..................... 250-363-5677 Toll free .................................................. 1-800-353-3329
Director .................................................... 250-363-4067
Admin. Assistant ....................................... 250-363-4427 Websites
Facilities Coordinator ................................ 250-363-4213 Lookout ...............................www.lookoutnewspaper.com
Sports Coordinator.................................... 250-363-4068 Personnel Support Programs............www.pspesquimalt.ca
Asst. Sports Coordinator ........................... 250-363-4069 Museum ................... www.navalandmilitarymuseum.org
Remedial Training Supervisor .................... 250-363-5575 Donations and Sponsorship
Sports Stores.............................................. 250-363-4072
Fitness Coordinator ................................... 250-363-4495 .......http://esquimalt.mil.ca/badm/sponsorship/index.htm
EXPRES Testing Supervisor ...................... 250-363-4412 Swim Team.................................... www.navymasters.com
Dockyard Fitness & Wellness Centre........ 250-363-2074 MFRC........................................www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Naden Athletic Centre Fitness Cell ........... 250-363-4485 MFRC Navigator ........................ www.familynavigator.ca
Wurtele Arena ........................................... 250-363-4297
Recreation
Colwood Pacific Activity Centre Kiosk ..... 250-363-1009
Director .................................................... 250-363-1008
Programs ................................................... 250-363-1522
Facility ...................................................... 250-363-2648 SUMMER 2010 ACTIVITY PROGRAM GUIDE
Views and opinions in this guide are not necessarily those of the
Aquatics .................................................... 250-363-4070 Department of National Defence. Mailed under Publication Mail
Agreement #40064821 Victoria B.C.
Health Promotion Programs This product was produced by Lookout Newspaper & Creative Services:
Director .................................................... 250-363-5680 CFB Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn Forces, Victoria, B.C. V9A 7N2
Manager .................................................... 250-363-5532 Ph: 250-363-3014 Email: frontoffice@lookoutnewspaper.com
Manager .................................................... 250-363-5567 Publisher: Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
Project Coordinator: Melissa Atkinson
Admin. Assistant ....................................... 250-363-5621 Design: Carmel Ecker
Sales: Ivan Groth, Joshua Buck
Naval & Military Museum....................... 250-363-4312
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4. Facilities
Colwood Pacific Activity Centre
(CPAC)
NADEN ATHLETIC CENTRE MEMBERSHIP FEES
CPAC located at 2610 Rosebank Road (off 1 Year 6 Months
Ocean Blvd) is a community driven multi- Regular Military - Regular Force Individual Free Free
purpose facility designed to accommodate - Class A, B & C Reservists Spouse $64 $38
our military and civilian communities. DND Firefighters Family $106 $64
Our centralized location allows us to offer PSP Employees
a large range of rental opportunities, from Ordinary DND Employees: Memberships re- Single $134 $75
structured birthday parties to large confer- quired from 6pm Mon-Fri & all day Sat, Family $204 $113
Sun and Stat holidays. (DND employee
ences and weddings. membership not required during 6am-
Hours of Operation 6pm Mon-Fri)
Mon to Thurs 8:30am-9pm Commissionaires, Retired w/
full Military Pension, Federal Em-
Fri 8:30 am-6 pm
ployee, RCMP, Prison Guards
Sat and Sun by request
Associate Must be sponsored by a Regular Single $321 N/A
Rental Rates Member Family Max 5 pers living at
Force Member $589 N/A
• Military community: home and under 19yrs
Free during regular work hours Drop In Signed in Guests Adults 19yrs and up $4.50 N/A
Outside regular hours $30/hour Youth 6-18yrs $2.50 N/A
• Civilian community: Family Family 2 Adults, 3 Children $9 N/A
$20 to $40 /hour (depending on room) Additional children $2.50 N/A
No charge 5 yrs & under
The facility includes
• A large (dividable) auditorium with stage Lockers Available at NAC and Dockyard Gym $60 per year
& 12 ft viewing screen (seating up to 300) Kiosk Administration Hours 7am-9pm Mon-Fri and Sat & Sun 10am-7pm for the purchase of NAC/Golf
• Varied sized classrooms, designed to ac- memberships, special registrations such as ski trips, swimming lessons, and special interest classes etc. Golf
passes are available 7 days a week during hours of operation. Prices are subject to change. Contact 363-5677
commodate groups from 10-60 people for updated schedules and additional information.
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Conference room (up to 12 people)
To inquire about a facility booking for your Fleet Fitness and Wellness Naden Athletic Centre (NAC)
group contact 250-363-2648. Centre (Dockyard) Hours of Operation
Note: prices are subject to change without Hours of Operation Mon to Fri: 6am-10pm
notice. Mon to Fri: 6am-6pm Sat, Sun & Stats: 9am-8pm
Facility includes The Naden Athletic Centre has numerous
Colwood Pacific Activity Centre • Weight Room & Cardio Equipment facilities and programs for military person-
nel, their families and DND employees.
MFRC (CPAC) • Change Rooms
• Showers Facility includes
(located next to the PSP counter)
• Day Lockers & Rental Lockers • One large gym floor
Hours of Operation • One smaller gym floor
Mon to Thurs: 7:30-11am, noon-6:30pm • Five-lane swimming pool (25 meter)
& 7:15-9pm. Lampson MFRC
• Leisure wading pool
Fri: 7:30-11am & noon-6pm. Hours of Operation • One steam room
Sat: 9am-noon & 1-5pm Mon to Fri: 8:30am-noon & 1-4:30pm • Large hot tub
Closed Sundays and statutory holidays Closed on statutory holidays • Two weight-training rooms
2610 Rosebank Road, Colwood 670 Lampson Street, Esquimalt • Cardio theatre
Phone: 250-363-2640 Phone: 250-363-2640 • Three squash courts
Fax: 250-363-2677 Fax: 250-363-0178 • Five softball diamonds
Email: mfrc@shawcable.com Email: mfrc@shawcable.com • One soccer pitch
(Bus access: #25 Admirals Walk/Western (Bus access: #26 Dockyard/UVic, #24 • Two outdoor volleyball courts
Exchange/Maplewood, #39 Royal Roads/ Cedar Hill/Admirals Walk and #25 • One CF EXPRES evaluation centre
UVic, #50 CanWest/Downtown, #51 Maplewood/Admirals Walk/Western Ex- See Facilities staff or phone 250-363-5677
CanWest/UVic, #52 Wishart/CanWest/ change goes right down Lampson Street. for updated schedules.
Western Exchange, #61 Sooke/Down- #6 Esquimalt/Royal Oak Exchange goes Schedule may change without notice.
town. These bus routes use Western Ex- down Esquimalt Road and it’s a short walk
change as the drop off location. It’s a short up to Lampson School.)
walk over to CPAC.)
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5. Facilities
Swimming Pool (i.e. sports fields, pool, gym), a written
For Pool and Swimming Lesson Schedule, request is required. Please contact the
see Aquatics section. Facilities Coordinator by e-mail (tom.
To rent pool space, call the Facilities campbell@forces.gc.ca) or fax 250-363-
Coordinator at 250-363-4213. 4315 four to five days prior to the event.
For all other aquatic inquiries, call the Note: military training takes priority on all
Aquatics Supervisor at 250-363-4070. bookings.
Signal Hill MFRC (SH) Albert Head Confidence Course
Hours of Operation The Albert Head Confidence Course
Mon to Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm is available for training by DND units
Closed on statutory holidays and groups. Confidence Course training
1505 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt serves several purposes such as: expo-
Phone: 250-363-2640 sure to challenges service personnel may
Fax: 250-363-3108 encounter under operational conditions;
Email: mfrc@shawcable.com improve cardio-respiratory efficiency;
(Bus access: #6 Esquimalt/Royal Oak muscular strength and endurance; as well
Exchange and #26 Dockyard/UVic) as develop speed, agility, self confidence,
will-power, determination, initiative and
Wurtele Arena team work, all of which are important
morale building qualities. Requesting units
Across the street from the Naden Athletic
must have a qualified supervisor attend an
Centre is the Wurtele Arena available to
orientation in order to request access to
both military and civilian members for
and conduct training on the Confidence
skating, hockey, and other activities. Ad-
Course. Confidence Course orientations
ministration: 250-363-4297
are conducted by PSP fitness staff covering
Hours of Operation course protocol, procedures, and obstacle
Mon to Sun: 7am-11:30pm (Subject to demonstrations focusing on technique and
schedule) safety. Orientations are held in the Fall and
The arena staff has an up-to-date schedule. Spring each year, or as required. Require-
Golf Memberships/Passes Shinny: Mon,Wed & Fri 11:30am-
Regular: $50 ments for supervisors include a minimum
12:50pm rank of MS/MCpl and nomination by the
Ordinary: $75 (summer rate) Casual Skate: Tue & Thu 11:30am-
$10 (winter pro-rate), Unit Training Officer/NCO. User groups
12:50pm and Sat & Sun 1-2:30pm must request an orientation and the use
Retired DND Civilian: $100 Parents & Kids Sticks & Pucks: Sat &
See Facilities staff for bookings and course of the Confidence Course through Range
Sun 2:30-4pm Control by calling 250-391-4128.
pass prices or call 250-363-5677. To reserve the ice or for more information,
Sports Equipment call the Facilities Coordinator at 250-363-
Military personnel may sign-out equip- 4213.
ment for most sports from the sports store, To make a booking for any Base Facility
please call 250-363-4072.
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6. Services
Bicycle Rentals a room to eat and open presents. Please breakout room for cake and presents. This
Special military discount $20/day at bring your own food, cake and decorations party can accommodate 20 partiers.
Marty’s Mountain Cycle, 1-1258 if you desire. Teen Party (ages 10 - 15yrs) $100
Esquimalt Road. Book by calling Dinosaur Day $60 Come and play Nintendo Wii, pool and
250-383-3337. A PSP approved outlet. Dress up in your dinosaur digs for a much much more at the Youth Activity
fun-filled birthday party. Enjoy music, Centre. This three hour party includes one
Birthday Parties dinosaur games and dinosaur crafts and facilitator, use of the YAC and the kitchen.
For details on how to book your themed have a dino-mite time. The Dinosaur This party can accommodate 20 partiers.
party call 250-363-1009 today! Party runs for 2 hours including time for Children and Youth Outreach
Please note that all birthday parties require food, cake and present opening. Please The MFRC recognizes that the needs of
a minimum of 2 weeks notice. bring your own food, cake and decorations children and youth in the military family
(prices increase for parties of 11 or more if you desire. community are diverse. We are pleased
children, maximum of 20 children) Party Playtime by You! $60 to offer one-on-one support - as well as
Sports Spectacular at the NAC $60 You supervise this 2-hour party for chil- resources for individuals and agencies that
Join us for a fun-filled active sports party dren ages 2 - 5 years old. You have full use support children and youth. Please call
with gym games, sports and time for pres- of a large gymnasium, a full kitchen and a 250-363-2640 for more information.
ent opening and eating etc. Your Sports room to eat and open presents. We’ll help
Spectacular package includes a facilitator, you set up climbing toys, get out ride toys Emergency Child Care and
and set-up children’s music for you. You
a large gymnasium with equipment and Emergency Respite Child Care
a room to eat and open presents. Please lead this party and for safety purposes you
The MFRC Emergency Services Pro-
bring your own food, cake and decorations must ensure there is at least one adult per
gram offers Emergency Child Care and
if you desire. 10 children. Please bring your own food,
Emergency Respite Child Care to fami-
cake and decorations if you desire.
Sports Spectacular at the CPAC $60 lies whose circumstances meet eligibility
Join us for a fun-filled active sports party Party for a Prince or Princess $60 requirements. For more information about
with gym games, sports and time for pres- “The King and Queen request your pres- this program, call the MFRC at 250-363-
ent opening and eating etc. Your Sports ence at the Royal Celebration of your 2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
Spectacular package includes a facilitator, Birthday!” Come out and get treated like
full use of our kitchen, a large gymnasium Royalty. Show up for the festivities and
enjoy the gala event. Make crowns and Emergency Child Care Plan
with equipment and a room to eat and If you suddenly become ill while your
open presents. Please bring your own food, tiaras. Enjoy music, dancing and games
to complete your party. Your 2-hour party partner is deployed or on duty, who will
cake and decorations if you desire. care for your child? Pick up an Emergency
includes a facilitator, crafts, full use of our
Hawaiian Hula $60 kitchen, a large gymnasium with equip- Child Care Plan kit at the Military Family
“Hang Ten” at this great party for both ment if needed and a room to eat and Resource Centre to create a plan for your
boys and girls. Dress up in grass skirts or open presents. Please bring your own food, family. Don’t delay - prepare today!
surfer shorts and join in the luau festivi- cake and decorations if you desire.
ties. Have a hula and limbo contest as well Emergency Services
as making your own unique leis. This 2 Bouncy Castle Party $100
Two hours of bouncy fun! This party The MFRC Emergency Services Program
hour Hawaiian party includes a facilita-
includes the use of the bouncy castle, 2 offers support and resources to individu-
tor, crafts, full use of our kitchen, a large
facilitators, use of a large kitchen and als and families during emergencies and
gymnasium with equipment if needed and
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7. Services
urgent family situations. Let us help you Connecting with 443 Squadron
make an action plan. Call the MFRC A MFRC representative visits 443 Squad-
at 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353- ron the first and third Wednesday of the
3329) if you have an urgent family month from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Each
situation. visit is an opportunity to share informa-
tion about the various programs and ser-
Families living in Outreach vices offered by the MFRC and to answer
Areas any questions. For more information,
please call 250-363-2640.
Connecting with Military Families in
Sooke and the Cowichan Valley
Get the Guide!
Register yourself on our mailing list!
Be the first to know about upcoming
We would love to hear from you! Even
MFRC workshops and services. The Employment
though the MFRC does not have a loca- and
tion in the Cowichan Valley or in Sooke, MFRC mails out more than 1500 Activity
the organization supports CF families Guides to military families. Get on the Education
residing in these areas. By working with list! Call the MFRC at 250-363-2640 (toll
For employment and education sup-
local community members and partners, free: 1-800-353-3329) or email a request
port, the MFRC refers families to
the MFRC strives to enhance the qual- to mfrc@shawcable.com.
community employment assistance
ity of life for these military community resources. Our website (www.es-
members. Numerous services are available MFRC 24-Hour Information Line quimaltmfrc.com) has information
online at www.esquimaltmfrc.com. If Information and Referral staff are ready about local employment agencies
you live in the Sooke area, please do not to take your call - 24 hours a day, 7 days a and education services. If you have
hesitate to contact the MFRC at 250- week. We can answer your questions or do questions along the way, please
363-2640. If you live in the Cowichan the research to find the information you contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640
Valley and need assistance, phone 1-800- need. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800- (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
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8. Services
MFRC Membership tion, deployment and relocation. Visit
on.
Are you a member of your MFRC? If your MFRC Resource Library at
not, join today! The MFRC is a non- Lampson MFRC and CPAC.
profit society registered under the British We welcome your feedback on
Columbia Society Act. As a registered resources that you have
society, we are required to keep a list of found valuable and your
our members. Membership supports the recommendations for new
MFRC in our goal to promote and facili- resources.
tate the provision of services that address
the unique lifestyle experiences of mili- Military Family ID
tary families. Membership is open to any Card
person who is a military member, partner It takes just 15 minutes to
or family member of a serving regular get this valuable ID card.
or reserve member at CFB Esquimalt. The card is available to all
Retired members (who were honourably regular and reserve military
released) and his/her spouse/partner may family members age 13 years
be accepted for membership. For more and up. Use this nationally recognized contact the MFRC to make special ar-
information, call 250-363-2640. ID here and at your next posting. Use rangements. The MFID is available at all
it to access Base services and to partici- MFRC locations.
MFRC Resource Library pate in the Military Discount Program
Before you buy it, borrow it from the (at participating local businesses). The Military Lifestyle 101
MFRC! We have a wide range of ter- CF member must be present to sign the Information Package
rific books for all ages. Topics include card at the time of issue. If your military If you or your family member recently
parenting, relationships, communica- spouse/partner is deployed or on course, joined the military and you are new to
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11. Services
the military lifestyle, our Military Lifestyle teers will support you during pregnancy,
101 Information Package is for you. This childbirth, and after you’ve welcomed
package helps newcomers become familiar your baby home. Find out more about
with the military lifestyle. Call the MFRC how the MFRC supports expecting par-
for your package. ents by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free:
1-800-353-3329).
Operational Stress Injuries (OSI)
Operational Stress Injuries are very real Prevention, Support and
and have been a part of military history Intervention
throughout the ages. Today, the increased Our professional, caring staff offer sup-
tempo and high-risk nature of military port with relationship issues, parenting
operations means that service men and challenges, the military lifestyle, coping
women are doing jobs that may expose with short-term crisis situations and vari-
them to high levels of stress that may cause ous emergencies. We’re also your one-stop
an OSI. If you or someone you care about source for quality referrals to outside
is suffering or may be suffering from an counselling resources and specialized sup-
Operational Stress Injury, the MFRC can port services. The MFRC respects your
link you to services that can provide you privacy. We do not provide any informa-
with the information and support you tion of a confidential nature to any other Get the
need. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-
353-3329) for details.
person or organization without your
explicit permission - except as required “Welcome to
Parenting From Afar
by law. View our confidentiality policy
at www.esquimaltmfrc.com. If you need Parenting”
Stay connected with each other during assistance, don’t hesitate to call 250-363- Box
deployment through the Parenting From 2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
Afar Program. Ask for the Parenting from Are you a new parent? Make sure
Afar “Pregnancy and Newborn” Package, Relocation Resources - you drop by the Military Fam-
available at the MFRC and on ships. You “Smoothing the Way” ily Resource Centre for your free
can both share the experience of learning “Invest In Kids, Welcome to
If you’re new to Victoria - or if you’re
about your growing baby. Package includes Parenting” Box. The box includes a
leaving to go to your next adventure -
handouts about pregnancy, breastfeeding guidebook to help you understand
your MFRC can help make your transi-
and caring for your newborn. Call 250- your baby’s development, a devel-
tion a “smooth” one. Come see us while
363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) for opmental toy with activity cards
you tackle your “to do” list. We can help!
more information. that explain how to use the “Com-
Check out the Relocation Resources
fort, Play and Teach” approach
binder full of tips and tricks for you!
Pregnancy and Labour with your baby, and information
about MFRC parenting programs
Companion Program Single CF Members and activities.
Will your partner be deployed during Are you a single CF member? If you’re
your pregnancy? Skilled, caring volun- looking for community information
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12. Services
about where to go hiking, cycling, where Triple P - Positive Parenting Video Teleconferencing (VTC)
to find dog-friendly parks or Victoria’s Program See details in the Deployment section of
best restaurants, the MFRC is your re- this guide.
Triple P is a parenting program that
source centre. If you’re deploying, contact
promotes positive, caring relationships
us about services so we can support you,
between parents and their children (Tod- Welcome Packages from other
your parents, or other loved ones. Relo-
dlers - 15 years). Parents learn effective MFRCs
cating? Contact us to borrow a Welcome
strategies for dealing with a variety of Relocating elsewhere? We can lend you a
Package from your next posting. Regu-
childhood developmental and behavioural Welcome Package from your next MFRC.
lar life stress getting you down? MFRC
issues. Find out what is available in your new
counselling services can help. Call 250-
363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329). Triple P helps parents: community. Call the MFRC at 250-363-
• manage their child’s behaviour in a 2640 for details.
constructive and caring way.
Staying in Touch • develop good communication and
Stay informed and get connected! MFRC Youth Resources
strong relationships with their children.
staff will answer your questions and keep Our information is practically limitless!
• learn positive parenting skills that may
you updated with important information. Our master list of resources for youth
apply to a broad range of parenting situa-
Let us know how often you want us to in the Greater Victoria area is full of
tions.
contact you - and we’ll do it. If you are information about services and programs
Children who grow up exposed to
deploying, register your spouse/partner, just for youth. Questions or concerns?
positive parenting are more likely to feel
parents, siblings or grandparents. We call No problem! Call the MFRC at 250-
good about themselves and develop their
anywhere in Canada. Call 250-363-2640 363-2640 to help find the answers you’re
potential! Triple P offers information,
(toll free: 1-800-353-3329). looking for!
support, and practical answers for you
and your family. For more information,
please call your MFRC at 250-363-2640
(toll free: 1-800-353-3329)
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management issues.
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13. Pregnancy
Support
A Participant’s Perspective on the Pregnancy
and Labour Companion Program
The military lifestyle can pose found very helpful) and helped ence and education related to vides emotional support for the
unique challenges for families Kerry fulfill her birthing plan. pregnancy, the labour process mother, facilitates coping strate-
who are pregnant or planning Kerry’s husband was happy to and infant care. gies, keeps the mother informed
on becoming pregnant. Fre- have the extra support and was Under the program, a labour and acts as an advocate on her
quent relocation means that included throughout the birth- companion gets to know the behalf. If the family wishes, the
families often do not have direct ing process. Kerry’s labour com- family and understand their person may also provide post-
support from their extended panion continues to support her unique needs. Through a se- natal support with breastfeeding
family and friends during preg- during her post-partum period. ries of visits, the companion and newborn care.
nancy. Work-related separa- “Knowing that I wouldn’t provides support by assisting If you are interested in learn-
tions like deployment mean be alone,” says Kerry, is the the family in preparing a birth ing more about the Pregnancy
that a woman’s partner may be program’s greatest asset. “I had plan, practicing labour comfort and Labour Companion Pro-
away during part or all of her an advocate for what I wanted and coping strategies, and act- gram, please contact the Mili-
pregnancy and delivery. To help during the birth. The whole ing as a liaison with community tary Family Resource Center at
with these stressful situations, process was about me and my resources. During labour and 250-363-2640 (toll-free 1-800-
the Military Family Resource needs. I had a wonderful birth- delivery, the companion pro- 353-3329).
Centre (MFRC) can match ing experience.” Kerry highly
families with labour compan- recommends the program to
ions through their Pregnancy expecting parents in the mili-
and Labour Companion Pro- tary community.
gram. Trained, experienced volun-
Kerry Webb, a recent pro- teers act as labour companions.
gram participant, started using The Military Family Resource
the service when she was seven Centre carefully screens each
months pregnant. person by conducting a criminal
“I didn’t know what to expect record check. The MFRC also
from labour and I wanted some assesses the volunteer’s experi-
help,” says Kerry. After she ex-
pressed interest in the program,
the MFRC matched her with a I had an advocate
labour companion. She had the for what I wanted
option to switch companions if
the person wasn’t a good fit. during the birth.
Kerry’s labour companion vis- The whole process
ited her often before the birth to
assist in the development of a was about me and
birthing plan and to practice la-
bour coping techniques. During
my needs.
labour, she guided Kerry through -Kerry Webb
these techniques (which she
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14. Special Events
Bike To Work Week community, in the fun but gruelling Annual General Meeting. The 2009/10
May 31 - June 6, 2010 NAVY 10K race. For those looking for year will be discussed in detail. The Base
The bicycle is the most energy-efficient something just a bit shorter, this year the Commander will be on hand as a special
form of travel ever devised. Commuting to Navy race will include a 5K and a chil- guest speaker. A light breakfast of muf-
work by bike is within easy reach of people dren’s 1K fun run. All races will begin fins and coffee will be provided. For more
of any level of fitness. With the rate of cy- from Naden with check in and race pack- information, contact the Military Family
cling numbers approaching that for transit age pick up beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the Resource Centre at 250-363-2640 (toll
and walking, Victoria is not only the ‘Fit- lower gym of the Naden Athletic Centre. free 1-800-353-3329).
test City’ and ‘Cycling Capital of Canada,’ Check out the race site for more informa- Location: CFB Esquimalt Wardroom
- it is the first city in the country in which tion. (1586 Esquimalt Road)
cycling has become a ‘mainstream’ travel Date: Sun Aug 15 Wed Sept 1 7:30-8:30am
mode. CFB Esquimalt is no exception, Time: race begins 8:30am
with over 1000 bicyclists recorded. Registration and Cost: www.eventsonline.ca West Coast Welcome
Are you new to the community? Come
Bike to Work Breakfast Formation Fun Day and meet your neighbours! A free pancake
PSP invites you to the 13th Annual Bike CFB Esquimalt transforms into a giant breakfast, information booths, activities
to Work Breakfast. Join us for healthy fairground for this annual event for the for children and fabulous prizes. This
snacks and coffee to kick start your day! Defence Community. Games, prizes, food, event is open to all CF members and their
Location: CANEX parking lot Naden and entertainment for all ages. families.
Wed June 2 6:30-7:30am Free Location: CFB Esquimalt (Naden) Location: CPAC
Sat Aug 14 Noon-4pm Free Sat Sept 11 9:30-11:30am Free
CFB Esquimalt Centennial
Navy 10K MFRC Annual General Meeting
All members of the CFB Esquimalt mili-
Join the hundreds of runners from CFB
tary community are invited to the MFRC
Esquimalt and the surrounding
The largest food bank “For I was hungry and you
gave me something to eat;
on Vancouver Island. I was thirsty and you gave me
somethign to drink;
Complete dedicated
I was a stranger and you
ministerial services. invited me in;
naked and you clothed me;
Charitable advocacy for sick and you visited me;
those in need. I was in prison and you came
to me.”
Thank you Victoria! -Matthew 25:35.36
The Mustard Seed Street Church & Food Bank
625 Queens Ave, Victoria, V8T 1L9 • (250) 953-1575 • www.mustardseed.ca
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15. Volunteering
Grow the community - grow from If you would like to share your skills and
the experience knowledge with us, we have the perfect
Family Volunteering • Do you enjoy meeting new people and
volunteer role for you. Our programs are
According to the 2004 working as part of a team?
designed to provide support and informa-
Canada Survey on Giving, tion to the Canadian Forces community.
• Are you web savvy?
To find out more, visit the MFRC website
Volunteering and Partici- • Does the laughter and tireless energy of
at www.esquimaltmfrc.com or phone 250-
pating, the most common children and youth inspire you?
363-2640.
• Do you like being in the spotlight at
reason given by people as to special events?
why they do not volunteer is • Are you most comfortable working Community Outreach
“lack of time”. “behind the scenes” doing research, assist- Do you reside in Sooke, Sidney, the Cow-
ing with administration, information and ichan Valley or Greater Nanaimo? Other
As a result of this grow-
event planning? military families who live nearby would
ing concern, much interest We have something for everyone! benefit from your knowledge of the local
has been generated for the Begin something new and get connected area and your skills in organizing events.
concept of volunteering as with your community at the same time. If you would like to help families connect
a family group. Volunteer- At the Military Family Resource Centre, with each other or if you enjoy connecting
our motto is for the community and with with community programs and services in
ing together is a creative the area, we’d like to hear from you. Please
the community. We cannot exist without
way for families to enjoy you! We depend on and benefit from ac- call us at 1-800-353-3329.
each other’s company while tive volunteer leadership and community
making a contribution to the involvement. Thanks to the remarkable Deployment
community. contributions made by volunteers our If you are experiencing a deployment, or
military community grows stronger and can relate and empathize with those who
Organizations are recogniz- the good news is that our volunteers say are, please consider becoming a volunteer
ing the needs of families to that they grow from the experience at the and lending your support to the Deploy-
become involved as volun- same time! ment Program. We have an increased
teers together and are re-
sponding by creating family
volunteering opportunities.
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17. Volunteering
need for volunteers to assist with a variety MFRC Board of Directors ing, committed, compassionate volunteers
of special events, activities and programs Family and career demands make it hard facilitate weekly sessions in a safe, comfort-
for military families during deployments. for everyone to find the time to give back able, non-judgmental environment. Adult
Contact the MFRC at www.esquimaltmfrc. to their community. For the Esquimalt support and assistance with Rainbows
com or call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800- MFRC Board of Directors (BOD), finding on Monday afternoon from 4-6pm is es-
353-3329). a way to volunteer in a leadership capacity sential. Find out how you can get involved
is all in a day’s work. The Volunteer BOD as a volunteer with this program at www.
Family Networks oversees the planning and operation of the esquimaltmfrc.com.
Become a vital part of a successful deploy- MFRC and is responsible for the gover-
ment by getting involved as a Family nance of the organization in the following Special Events
Network Volunteer. Have fun while making areas: Policy and Procedures; Finance and Special events are ongoing throughout
connections with your community. En- Fundraising; Human Resources; Com- the year and always in need of support
hance your group facilitation skills, provide munity Relations; Planning; and Organi- from volunteers. Jobs vary from plan-
information and support to your fellow zational Operations. Within these areas ning committees to set-up crews. Come
military families while gaining experience of governance, there are committees for learn about event planning and execution
with communications and organizing spe- Professional Development; Communica- while enjoying the fun and camaraderie of
cial events. Share your skills and knowledge. tions; Evaluation and Long Term Plan- these special events. Help is needed with
Interested? You will need approximately six ning; Fundraising; Finance; and Policy and Formation Fun Day in August and Pacific
hours per month. Check out the Family Procedure. Women’s Day in November. If you want
Network Volunteer job description on the to know more, visit www.esquimaltmfrc.
MFRC website or call 250-363-2640 (toll Preschool com or call the MFRC at 250-363-2640.
free: 1-800-353-3329). We need representa- Needed: Helpful Hands and Eager Ears!
tives for HMCS Ottawa, HMCS Regina, The MFRC needs help in the MFRC Volunteer Orientation Sessions
HMCS Vancouver and the MCDV Family Preschool and Casual Child Care Program. Find out about the Military Family Re-
Networks. We need extra volunteers for all We’re looking for assistance with the tiny source Centre, our programs and the com-
Family Networks to assist with activities, ones and support and encouragement for munity in which you will be volunteering.
communications and planning. the toddlers, onsite during regular daytime We will help you discover a volunteer posi-
hours, Tuesday to Friday. Volunteers assist tion where you can experience personal
Francophone Programs with playtime and snacks, and find re- and professional development opportuni-
Volunteering with the MFRC is an ideal wards in the smiles, laughter and animated ties and give back to the community at the
way for Francophones to meet new people storytelling of the children. Morning and same time. Come to an orientation where
and to practice speaking English. There afternoon positions are available. Visit you will be able to sample the diverse
are many volunteer opportunities avail- www.esquimaltmfrc.com or call 250-363- programs and services we offer, or book a
able including working with children and 2640 for details. personal consultation. Learn more at
youth, helping with special events, assist- www.esquimaltmfrc.com or call
ing with translation and more! Visit www. Rainbows 250-363-2640 to register.
esquimaltmfrc.com or call 250-363-2640 Location: CPAC
Rainbows is a peer support program
to learn more. MFRC 800 Thur Apr 22, May 20 7-8pm
that enables children and youth to work
through their issues of grief and loss. Car- Additional Volunteer Orientation Sessions
available as requested.
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• Cellular
• Custom Packs
• Deep Cycle
• Gel Cells • Qualify over the phone
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18. Deployment
Deployment Programs support military MFRC) keep track for the period during oped Children’s Deployment Workbooks
families who have a loved one away on which each family can access the program. for children 3 to 12 years of age and an
deployment or away for any work-related Parents must complete registration forms easy to use Parent Guide for the parent at
reason. If you’re a military member who and follow established guidelines. This home which includes tips and activities for
is deploying, please inform your family program is available through MFRC fund- the deployed parent. Stop by any MFRC
about the range of services available before, raising dollars. If you have unique child location to pick up your copy today!
during and after deployment. care needs, call the MFRC at 250-363- Copies of these manuals are available to
2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329). deployed members on their ships and elec-
Adult Deployment Workshops Location: Lampson MFRC (for children between tronically upon request. Deployment staff
The MFRC has a variety of programs de- 18 months-5 years old) can assist you throughout the deployment
signed to help military members and their Wed 9am-noon with email support.
family cope with the significant challenges Fri 9am-noon & 1-4pm
of deployment. Workshops are scheduled Call 250-363-0155 to reserve. Children’s Deployment
Location: CPAC (for children between 0-5 years)
in accordance with expressed demand. De- Workshops
ployment workshops are free, and in most Tues 9am-noon & 1-4pm
Children’s Deployment Workshops help
cases, child care may be arranged. Check Thurs 9am-noon & 1-4pm
children adjust to a parent being away on
out the Deployment section of our website Fri 1-4pm
deployment. Workshops offer an oppor-
at www.esquimaltmfrc.com for informa- Call 250-363-2674 to reserve.
tunity for children to interact with other
tion and workshop descriptions. (Child care for children 0-18 months
children who are going through the same
is only available at CPAC Tuesday and
experience. These workshops will help
Thursday mornings)
Back to School Shopping Night validate your child’s feelings about deploy-
Does the first day of school seem to sneak ment. There are programs for Preschool
▲
▲
up on you? Are you prepared? Get back to
NEW (age 3-5yrs), School Age (age 6-8yrs) and
school shopping done in peace while the Children’s Deployment Preteen (age 9-12yrs). If you are interested
MFRC cares for your child. Buy a ticket Workbooks and Parent Guide in registering your child up for one of the
for our annual Back to School Shopping Having trouble finding a workshop date or following workshops, call 250-363-2640.
Event. Your child enjoys dinner, movie, time that works for you? Do you live too Space is limited, please register your child
snack and a craft at CPAC - you enjoy far away from the MFRC to participate in advance.
shopping alone! Advance tickets only avail- in Children’s Workshops? Would you like Age 3 - 5 years
able until August 16. Call 250-363-2640 better support for your child throughout Location: CPAC
(toll free: 1-800-353-3329). their parent’s deployment? We have devel- MFRC 600
Location: CPAC
MFRC 640 Wed Aug 18 5-8:30pm $5/child
(max $10/family)
Casual Child Care
Casual Child Care is available for infants
up to school age Tuesday to Friday giving
the “at home” parent a break from the
challenges of parenting when a military
member is deployed. Families must fol-
low established child care regulations and
guidelines. Casual child care sessions are
available at a rate of $9 per session per
child.
Free Deployment Respite Child Care
(for children age birth to school age) is
available through the MFRC for one
continuous 3-hour period per week up to
a maximum of 4 sessions per month when
a military parent is deployed (or away
for work related reasons) for 28 consecu-
tive days or more (21 days for MCDV
members). Punch Cards (available at the
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19. Deployment
Time: 1:15-2:30pm
Series 1: Family Network Email Addresses
Ev Tues & Thurs June 22-July 20 (8 sessions)
(No session July 1) HMCS ALGONQUIN algonquin.family@shawcable.com
Follow on Series 1:
HMCS CALGARY calgary.family@shawcable.com
Ev Tues July 27-Aug 3 (2 sessions)
Series 2: HMCS OTTAWA ottawa.family@shawcable.com
Ev Tues & Thurs Aug 17-Sept 9 (8 sessions) HMCS PROTECTEUR protecteur.family@shawcable.com
Follow on Series 2:
Ev Tues Sept 14-Oct 5 (4 sessions) HMCS REGINA regina.family@shawcable.com
Return and Reunion Series: HMCS VANCOUVER vancouver.family@shawcable.com
Tues Oct 12 & Thurs Oct 14 (2 sessions)
HMCS VICTORIA victoria.family@shawcable.com
Age 6 - 8 years
Location: CPAC HMCS WINNIPEG winnipeg.family@shawcable.com
MFRC 601 MCDVs mcdv.family@shawcable.com
Time: 3:30-4:45pm
Terra Firma (general) terrafirma.family@shawcable.com
Series 1:
shore units and land-based
Ev Wed June 23-Aug 4 (7 sessions) deployments
Series 2:
Ev Wed Aug 18-Oct 6 (8 sessions) Terra Firma Afghanistan terrafirma.family@shawcable.com
Return and Reunion Series:
Wed Oct 13 (1 session) Family Networks connect with others like yourself. Register
Age 9 - 12 years Family Networks are a great way to keep one week prior to your session by calling
Location: Youth Activity Centre connected with other families. Participate 250-363-2640.
MFRC 602 in social activities, get the latest information Location: CPAC
Time: 3:30-4:45pm about your loved one’s deployment and get HMCS Algonquin & HMCS Calgary
Series 1: mutual support from others who are “in the MFRC 622 Wed June 23 6:30-8:30pm
Ev Mon June 21-Aug 9 (7 Sessions) same boat.” Check out the Family Network HMCS Vancouver & HMCS Winnipeg
(No session Aug 2) webpage at www.esquimaltmfrc.com. Each MFRC 622 Wed Aug 25 6:30-8:30pm
Series 2: ship has a Family Network. Fill out the
Ev Mon Aug 23-Sept 27 (5 Sessions) Family Network contact sheet, then email Mother’s Day Tea
(No session Sept 6) or drop it off at the MFRC. Information We would like to pay tribute to mothers
Return and Reunion Series: you provide is kept strictly confidential. everywhere with a special Mother’s Day
Mon Oct 4 (1 session) Tea. Dealing with a deployment? Share the
Goldstream Father’s Day BBQ afternoon with others who also have a part-
Deployment Drop In Coffee Nights Come out and celebrate this special day ner away. Is mom away? Come share her
Is your military member away? Would you even if dad is away. Walk to the nature
like to meet others dealing with a deploy- house or explore other trails with military
ment? Would you like to “take a break” with families from your community. The MFRC
others like yourself? These evenings are an provides beverages, hotdogs and all the
opportunity for people to connect and share “fixins” plus smore making supplies. Bring a
over a cup of coffee! MFRC staff will be on blanket and chair. We will be in the general
hand to provide information. Share your picnic area, watch for the ship’s banners.
tips about dealing with military deploy- Register by June 12 by calling 250-363-
ments. Come and learn from those who have 2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
Location: Goldstream Park
Sending Mail to Deployed
done it all before. You are not alone. Free
child care provided if registered in advance. MFRC 641 Sat June 19 12-3pm Free Members
Registration for this program is required for Did you know you could send mail
all participants at least 5 days in advance of Meet and Greet Sessions and parcels to your deployed member
session dates. Call 250-363-2640. HMCS Algonquin, HMCS Calgary, for free? The MFRC will accept par-
Location: CPAC cels and letters for deployed members
HMCS Vancouver and HMCS Winnipeg
MFRC 621 Wed May 12&26, June 9&23, at any location. Call 250-363-2640
Meet others from your ship over some
July 7-Aug 25 6:30-8:30pm (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) for infor-
coffee or tea. Let the MFRC watch the kids
Location: St. Paul’s Church mation and guidelines.
while you kick back, share some laughs and
MFRC 621 May 5&19, June 2,16&30 6:30-8:30pm
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