BCSA’s offerings have evolved along with our community since our inception. A sampling of our past initiatives are detailed here – there are more where these came from!
- Family Literacy Events
- Spring Break Camps
- Summer Day Camps
- School Breakfast and Lunch Program
- Community Library
- Community Lunches
- Community Game Nights
- Community Movie Nights
- Writing Workshops and Competitions
- Monday Night Drop-in Sports
- Yoga
- Art Workshops
- Cooking Classes
- Education and Certification Opportunities
- Bamfield Aquaculture Club
- Community games night
- Books & Brunch
- Basketball after school club
- Reading buddies
- Bamfield Anacla Digital Storytelling
- Bamfield ABC Book
- Channel 5 News Bulletin
- Tidal Tales
- West Island Quarterly
- Kids West Fest
- Bamfield Community School Garden
- Literacy Support
- Adult Learning Workshops
Bamfield Aquaculture Club
This program presents an opportunity for youth 12-30 to explore the science of aquaculture, go on educational and experiential field trips, prepare and eat food grown and harvested together, and learn about the traditional and contemporary management of ocean resources in Huu-ay-aht Territory from Huu-ay-aht knowledge keepers, local aquaculture specialists, educators, and marine scientists.
Youth will learn about biology, ecology, aquaculture, climate, food sovereignty and security, policy, treaty and resource management through this experiential program. Through participation, youth are able to earn credits towards high school graduation, while building capacity and employment skills.
Community Games Night
Once a month, the community are invited to the school for board games, gym games, and more! Entry is free, and dinner is available for a fee.
Books and Brunch
This family literacy program runs monthly through the school year, and offers a cosy opportunity to enjoy breakfast and story time at the community library
Basketball After School Club
Through the month of June as part of our Participaction programming, kids 8+ are invited to join a basketball-focused After School Club!
Reading Buddies
Community members are invited to share their love of reading with the students of the Bamfield Community School!
Bamfield Anacla Digital Storytelling
In November 2012 and January 2013 ten community members in Bamfield and Anacla took part in a Digital Storytelling Workshop. These videos capture and share the unique history and stories of our community. You can view these videos here.
Bamfield ABC Book
The Bamfield Community School Association published a first edition of the locally designed Bamfield ABC Book. Bamfield and Anacla residents were invited to make submissions based on personal reflections of Bamfield. Submissions were received in the form of drawings, paintings, photographs, poetry and short stories. To view the book in print format, please visit the Bamfield Community Library.
Channel 5 News Bulletin
The BCSA sponsored Media Programming for several years, encouraging community members and students alike to gain valuable experience in the field of television, video and radio broadcasting. Volunteers assisted in the creation of several local programs and news broadcasts. The local Bulletin Board style television station featured weekly news broadcasts directed, filmed and produced by Bamfield Community School students. Additional content included a variety of vignettes highlighting community events and projects as well as current news items, community announcements and upcoming events.
Tidal Tales
The West Coast Learning Network contracted Sarah Donald throughout the summer of 2004. Sarah shared her theatrical talents with local youth interns while creating a community vignette based on real Bamfield Boardwalk experiences.
Community Garden
The Community Garden is an ongoing fixture to Bamfield’s East side. The Community Garden is one of many project ideas that was brought forward by an individual seeking financial and social support. Happily the BCSA worked to secure a School Community Connections Program grant in 2008 and in so doing, made the vision of one a reality for the whole community to enjoy.
West Island Quarterly
The West Island Quarterly was a popular community journal that supported the writing, photography and publication skills of Bamfield’s residents. Published on a quarterly basis, the WIQ served as a communication tool used to share information, stories, and reminders of events to come and those past. The WIQ was a BCSA sponsored publication from 2009 till 2011.
Kids West Fest
This festival was designed specifically with families in mind, with entertainment, fun and food being the focus. In addition to providing financial support, the BCSA installed the Cozy Reading Corner for the day, complete with library resources from the community library and information about the importance of reading with children.
Adult Learning Workshops
If there is a program you want to know more about or wish to suggest or revitalize please contact the BCSA.