CPF Canadian Parents for French - Parksville/Oceanside

CPF Canadian Parents for French - Parksville/Oceanside Canadian Parents For French, Oceanside Chapter, Vancouver Island. https://sites.google.com/view/cpfoceanside/home articles, by-laws, etc.)

We are a nonprofit group that finds ways to celebrate and advocate for French language and culture locally. What do we do?
• We organize fun and exciting events and activities – including family camps, film festivals, carnivals and more – all in French!
• We offer resources to parents, especially those who don’t speak French, to support their children at home;
• We respond to questions you might

have about your child’s ongoing education;
• We work with parents, teachers, principals and school administrators to help create unique learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom;
• We are part of a network of more than 8,500 members in BC and the Yukon who are continually advocating for better French programs for our kids;
• We have an incredible website and send regular newsletters full of information including the latest research and resources on how to address reading and learning challenges, and on where to find summer French camps in BC and across the country. Positions on the Board:

Chair:
• Serves as chief volunteer of the organization.
• Is a partner with the other Board Members in achieving goals
• Provides leadership to the Board
• Chairs meetings after developing the agenda with the vice chair and secretary.
• Encourages the board's role in strategic planning.
• Appoints committee chairs in consultation with other board members
• Serves as ex officio as member of committees and attends thru meetings when invited.
• Discusses with th provincial branch issues of concern to the board or the organization.
• monitors financial planning and financial reports.
• plays a leading role in fundraising activities.
• evaluates annually the performance of the organization in achieving its mission
• Helps guide and mediate board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance. Vice Chair

• Is typically a successor to the Chair.
• reports to the chair
• performs chair responsibilities when the chair cannot be available
• works closely with the chair and other staff
• participates closely with the chair to develop and implement officer transition plans

Secretary

• Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organizations records.
• Manager minutes of bard meetings
• Ensures minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting.
• Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (eg. to note their applicability during meetings or can find this information out when needed.
• Works with Communications Coordinator. Treasurer

• Manages the finances of the organization
• administrates fiscal matters of the organization.
• provides the annual budget to the board for approval
• ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures. Fundraising/Event Coordinator

• Works with the board to plan, organize and coordinate social-cultural events.
• Works with the board to develop fundraising strategies and execute fundraising initiatives.
• Carefully tracks event spending (receipts for purchases) for submitting to Treasurer. Grant Administrator
• Looks into opportunities for grants and presents to board at monthly meetings
• Writes and submits grant applications or letters when necessary
• Works with Treasurer to ensure correct information

06/18/2026

☀️Where French-speaking kids bring their whole families to camp! Whether your teen is an 🚣‍♀️adventurer or an 🎨artist, we've got a program for them!

Younger kids? We have programs for them too!

And don't worry, parents do not need to speak French.

We still have space in our Nanaimo camp August 22-29, 2026.
📍Join our free info session (Thursday June 18th) by registering here: https://forms.gle/v18VpuqCR83zuCVn7
📍Learn more at our site: www.bcffc.com

There is still time to register for the BC family French camps!! Register today! https://bcffc.com/vancouver-island/vi-r...
06/06/2026

There is still time to register for the BC family French camps!!
Register today!
https://bcffc.com/vancouver-island/vi-registration/

🏕️ There's still time to register for BC Family French Camp!

Imagine your family waking up to the sounds of children playing and singing in French, surrounded by nature and a warm, welcoming community. That's exactly what BC Family French Camp offers — a unique outdoor experience where French Immersion and French-speaking children bring their whole families along for the adventure 🌲
Parents get to relax, connect with other families and take on small volunteer roles, while kids put their French skills to the test with energetic and fun moniteurs. Evenings bring the whole neighbourhood together for night games, sing-along campfires, communal dinners and so much more 🔥✨

📍 Three stunning BC locations this summer:
July — Summerland, on the shores of Okanagan Lake
July — Gwillim Lake, near Chetwynd in northern BC
Mid-August — Vancouver Island beaches, near Nanaimo

👉 Register now: https://bcffc.com/

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🏕️ Il est encore temps de vous inscrire aux camps d'été proposés par BC Family French Camp !

Imaginez votre famille se réveiller au son des enfants qui jouent et chantent en français, entourée de nature et d'une communauté chaleureuse. C'est exactement ce que propose le BC Family French Camp — une aventure en plein air unique où les enfants en immersion française et les familles francophones vivent ensemble une expérience inoubliable 🌲
Les parents profitent de moments de détente bien mérités et participent à quelques petites tâches bénévoles, pendant que les enfants mettent leur français en pratique avec des moniteurs dynamiques et pleins d'humour. Les soirées rassemblent tout le monde autour de jeux nocturnes, de feux de camp, de soupers communautaires et bien plus encore 🔥✨

📍 Trois magnifiques destinations en C.-B. cet été :
Juillet — Summerland, sur les rives du lac Okanagan
Juillet — Lac Gwillim, près de Chetwynd, dans le nord de la C.-B.
Mi-août — Les plages de l'île de Vancouver, près de Nanaimo

👉 Inscrivez-vous maintenant : https://bcffc.com/

Looking for an exciting opportunity this summer? This might be it!
06/06/2026

Looking for an exciting opportunity this summer? This might be it!

The YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada (YEC) Program is a national exchange program for 12 to 17 year olds that pairs groups of 10 to 30 participants together from a different province or territory

04/30/2026

Wondering who we are at CPF, what we do, and what we stand for? Watch this video and consider joining our chapter today!

🎶 Remember when Fred Penner came to École Oceanside Elementary?That kind of special experience is exactly what CPF Parks...
04/29/2026

🎶 Remember when Fred Penner came to École Oceanside Elementary?

That kind of special experience is exactly what CPF Parksville-Oceanside helps bring to our students: French-language learning, cultural activities, fun events, and community connection.

But our small volunteer team is entering a time of transition, and we aren't sure if anyone from the current team will continue next year. We need a few new people to step up so CPF can continue supporting these opportunities next year.

Our AGM is coming up:

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕞 3:45 PM
📍 Upstairs at Quality Foods in Parksville
The room is on the 2nd floor, to the left as you come up the stairs.

We’ll have snacks and drinks, vote in our 2026/2027 executive, and talk about the year ahead.

No special experience is needed, including speaking French! The commitment is flexible, and for most people it is less than an hour a month.

Interested in joining the executive or helping out next year? Please fill out this short form:
https://forms.gle/TtMGUgSKtSpasDNR8

We’d love to see you there and help keep these opportunities going for local students. 💙
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🎶 Vous vous souvenez de la visite de Fred Penner à l’École Oceanside Elementary?

C’est exactement ce genre d’expérience spéciale que CPF Parksville-Oceanside aide à offrir à nos élèves: apprentissage du français, activités culturelles, événements amusants et liens communautaires.

Mais notre petite équipe de bénévoles entre dans une période de transition, et nous avons besoin de quelques nouvelles personnes pour assurer la continuité de CPF et continuer à offrir ces occasions l’an prochain.

Notre AGA approche :

📅 Mercredi 6 mai 2026
🕞 15 h 45
📍 À l’étage du Quality Foods à Parksville
La salle se trouve au 2e étage, à gauche en haut de l’escalier.

Il y aura des collations et des boissons. Nous élirons notre conseil exécutif pour 2026-2027 et discuterons de l’année à venir.

Aucune expérience particulière n’est nécessaire. L’engagement est flexible, et pour la plupart des gens, cela représente moins d’une heure par mois.

Vous souhaitez vous joindre au conseil exécutif ou aider l’an prochain? Veuillez remplir ce court formulaire:
https://forms.gle/TtMGUgSKtSpasDNR8

Nous aimerions beaucoup vous voir et continuer ensemble à offrir ces belles occasions aux élèves de notre région. 💙

Support CPF and have a chance to win a vacation! https://cpf.cmail20.com/t/j-l-ydihec-otulkelj-y/Details on RaffleboxClo...
04/17/2026

Support CPF and have a chance to win a vacation! https://cpf.cmail20.com/t/j-l-ydihec-otulkelj-y/
Details on Rafflebox
Closes May 8th!

Support CPF BC & Yukon and win the getaway of your dreams! ✨

Enter our raffle for a 7-night all-inclusive vacation for two at your choice of:
🏖 Club Med Cancun, Punta Cana, or Guadeloupe

Every ticket purchased directly supports CPF BC & Yukon, helping us to:
💛 Promote French as a Second Language across BC & Yukon
💛 Support teachers and educational resources
💛 Help students thrive in their French learning journey

🎟 Raffle closes May 8 at 12 PM. Winner will be contacted directly.

👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/cpfbc-yukon

A big thank you to our generous partners, Club Med & Lloyds Travel & Cruises, for making this incredible opportunity possible! ✨

04/13/2026

📣CPF Oceanside's Annual General Meeting May 6 @ 3:45 pm Upstairs QF in Parksville 📣

Come join the team!

🌟 FRENCH FAMILY CAMP IN NANAIMO! 🌟✨Registration OPEN: https://bcffc.com/vancouver-island/vi-registration/🚨 There’s stil...
03/03/2026

🌟 FRENCH FAMILY CAMP IN NANAIMO! 🌟

✨Registration OPEN: https://bcffc.com/vancouver-island/vi-registration/

🚨 There’s still time to register! BUT it fills quickly🚨

👉 Week 1: August 15 – 22, 2026
👉 Week 2: August 22 – 29, 2026

Come join the fun, make lifelong memories, and be part of something truly Canadian—where east meets west in the best way possible! 🇨🇦✨



🌟 Voici la promotion 2026 du BCFFC ! 🌟

✨ https://bcffc.com/vancouver-island/vi-registration/

🚨 Il reste encore des places ! 🚨

Rejoignez-nous pour un été inoubliable, 100 % canadien—où l’Est et l’Ouest se rencontrent en beauté ! 🇨🇦✨

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Heading to Vancouver? CPF is hosting a lovely French art workshop for families on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Kits H...
02/13/2026

Heading to Vancouver? CPF is hosting a lovely French art workshop for families on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Kits House, in Vancouver 🎨
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Vous allez à Vancouver? CPF organise un magnifique atelier d’art en français pour les familles le samedi 21 février 2026, à Kits House (Vancouver) 🎨

Art Workshop – with Louise Cottin 🎨
We’re thrilled to invite our CPF members to a French art workshop for families on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Kits House (2305 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver).

🔗 Link to register: https://www.jotform.com/form/260115983934058

Francophone artist and illustrator Louise Cottin, recently featured at the Vancouver Cultural Centre with her exhibition “Mes p’tites meufs”, will lead two fun, creative, and accessible drawing workshops inspired by French expressions ✏️

Louise has been drawing all her life and loves sharing techniques that help children explore their creativity with confidence and curiosity.

Workshop schedule 🖌
• Elementary (children): 3:15 PM PST
• Secondary (youth): 4:30 PM PST

💰 Fee: $10 per child/youth (includes admission for one adult)
⏰ Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time.

Good to know ✨
• Art supplies & snacks provided
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Open to CPF members only. Click here to become a member : https://cpf.ca/join-cpf/

📩 Questions? Contact Liza at [email protected]
A beautiful opportunity to create in French, discover playful expressions, and draw alongside a talented Francophone artist.

01/28/2026

O’Poésie 2025–2026 is open! ✨
Calling all students from Grades 1 to 12 (and CEGEP 1) enrolled in French Second Language programs across Canada! 🇨🇦

Less than two weeks left to submit your poem and compete in O'Poésie!
Show of your creativity and writing skills and maybe even win some prizes.
Submission deadline is February 8th!

👉 Learn more and enter here: https://cpf.ca/qc-nu/opoesie/

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