Explore Art Literacy
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Arts Centre Clubhouse, 2051 Voght St, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R6, Canada
Books will be read. Art will be created.
Explore Art Literacy is a FREE Art Literacy Program for children ages 3-6. Participants explore books and art through fun, hands-on, and sometimes very messy projects. The activities are designed to build memory, attention and concentration – all important to the development of early reading skills.
Try it out! (PRE-REGISTER at susan.c.parkinson@outlook.com):
THURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon
Arts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street
With Instructor Susan Parkinson

Celebrate Family Literacy Week – January 30th
Winter Session 1 – Feb 6, 13, 20
Winter Session 2 – Feb 27, Mar 6, 13
Spring Session 1 – Apr 3, 10, 17
Spring Session 2 – Apr 24, May 1, 8
Spring Session 3 – May 15, 29, Jun 5

For more information, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.

Active Stories (Ages 4 to 7)
2025-05-24 10:00 - 22:45, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 22:45, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 22:45, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 22:45 | Love Dance Academy, 1976 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1B8, Canada
Read! Move! Learn!
Active Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. Each session is centered around a children’s story book followed by physical activities based on the storyline. The activities encourage the development of movement skills, improvisation, creativity, and literacy skills.
Try it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com):
2025 Winter/Spring:
Saturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM
Love to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue
With Instructor Kia Henriksen
No sessions: February 15, Mar 22, 29, April 26, May 17, 31 and June 14.
For more information, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.

Active Stories - Fall 2025 (Ages 4 to 7)
2025-10-04 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 10:45 and 3 more dates | Love Dance Academy, 1976 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1B8, Canada
Read! Move! Learn!
Active Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. Each session is centered around a children’s story book followed by physical activities based on the storyline. The activities encourage the development of movement skills, improvisation, creativity, and literacy skills.
Try it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com):
2025 Fall:
Saturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM
October 4th to December 13th
Love to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue
For more information, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.

Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 1)
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Arts Centre Clubhouse, 2051 Voght St, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R6, Canada
Books will be read. Art will be created.
Explore Art Literacy is a FREE Art Literacy Program for children ages 3-6. Participants explore books and art through fun, hands-on, and sometimes very messy projects. The activities are designed to build memory, attention and concentration – all important to the development of early reading skills.
Try it out! (PRE-REGISTER at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com):
THURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon
Arts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street
With Instructor Susan Parkinson

Fall Session 1 – Oct 16, 23, 30
Fall Session 2 – Nov 13, 20, 27
Fall Session 3 – Dec 4, 11, 18

For more information, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.

Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 2)
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Arts Centre Clubhouse, 2051 Voght St, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R6, Canada

Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 3)
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Arts Centre Clubhouse, 2051 Voght St, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R6, Canada

Active Stories - 2026 (Ages 4 to 7)
2025-12-13 10:00 - 10:45 | Love Dance Academy, 1976 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1B8, Canada

YMCA BC Merritt Child Care Resource and Referral (Celebrating Family Literacy drop-in session)
2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | British Columbia
Saturday, January 24, 2026; 9 am to noon, Crossroads Church East Entrance (2990 Voght Street)
YMCA BC Merritt Child Care Resource and Referral is hosting a Celebrating Family Literacy drop-in session with storytelling, arts & crafts, physical literacy games, and light refreshments.

Active Stories - 2026 (Ages 4 to 7)
2026-01-24 10:00 - 10:45 | British Columbia
Read! Move! Learn!
Active Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. Each session is centered around a children’s story book followed by physical activities based on the storyline. The activities encourage the development of movement skills, improvisation, creativity, and literacy skills.
Try it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com):
2026 Winter-Spring Sessions:
Saturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM
January 10th to June 20th
Love to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue
For more information, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
