Summer Starts Here with Learning & Fun

July 1, 2026

Dear Community Partners,

🍁 Happy Canada Day! As we celebrate our country and the vibrant communities that make Canada so special, we also cheer on our national team during the FIFA World Cup — Go Canada Go! ⚽

As summer begins, we’re excited to bring our community together through opportunities for learning, discovery, wellness, and fun. This month, youth, families, seniors, and fellow volunteers can take part in a variety of programs. Explore healthy eating through hands-on nutrition activities, discover French language and culture through our Cultural Explorers Lab, dive into exciting STEM career opportunities through Kids Career Days, or stay active and build connections through our Senior Summer Wellness Program.

We’ll also celebrate community spirit with a FIFA World Cup Watch Party, where families can enjoy snacks, soccer-themed crafts, and cheer on their favourite teams together. We look forward to a summer filled with new experiences, exciting discoveries, and lasting memories.

🗣️ Cultural Explorers Lab: French Language and Culture

Voyageons-nous en Français! Learn the language of romance and a culture filled with history through our youth and kids Cultural Explorers Lab, French Language and Culture edition! Students will learn introductions, interactions, adjectives, and simple conjugation that are essential to daily Parisian life through hands-on activities that immerse learners in the culture. The program will finish off with a grand French World Expo to introduce the different French cultures all around the globe through booths with fun activities.

👥: Kids Explorers (Ages 8-12), Youth Explorers (Ages 13-16)
📅: Mondays, July 13 and 20, 2026 + Fridays, July 24 and 31, 2026
⏰: Kids Explorers 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Youth Explorers 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

For more information, please contact Semeion Francisco at semeion.francisco@ccssociety.ca or call (604) 271-7600.

⚽ Soccer Finals Watch Party and Kids Soccer Arts & Crafts

Cheer on your favourite country and teams in the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with your friends and family with Connections! CCSS is hosting a World Cup Watch Party for the entire Richmond community to join in for free! Enjoy snacks and activities over an exhilarating soccer match. Kids are also invited to participate in an Arts & Crafts station before and during the match to create their own soccer-themed crafts for an ultimate FIFA fan experience.

👥: Family-Friendly
📅: Sunday, July 19, 2026
⏰: 11:30 AM for Kids Soccer Arts & Crafts, Match starts at 12:00 PM

🍎 Kids Nutrition Workshop and Mini Farmers Market

Healthy eating is an essential habit to start building, even at young ages! From after-school snacks to lunchboxes, get to know the world of nutrients and grocery shopping through engaging activities such as crafting your own meal plan with the Canada Food Guide, trying nutrient-dense and easy recipes or shopping for the family through a small farmers market with rescued food!

👥: Mixed Ages (8-16 years old)
📅: Monday, July 27, 2026
⏰: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

For more information, please contact Jojo Dong at jojo.dong@ccssociety.ca or call (604) 271-7600.

👟 Join the WeWalk WeTalk Summer Challenge

Connections Community Services Society invites seniors and volunteers in Metro Vancouver to join our fun, 8-week wellness program from July 12 – August 30!

For Seniors: Stay active, chat with neighbors, and enjoy gentle weekly social events like yoga, crafts, and a mini Sports Day! Track your activity and collect wellness stamps with a simple paper passport to win great local prizes in our grand raffle.
For Volunteers: Calling for enthusiastic individuals to join us as friendly “Walk Buddies,” event setup helpers, and photographers. It’s a wonderful way to support local seniors, give back to the community, and earn volunteer hours!

👉 Sign up as a participant today via email at chunhim@ccssociety or call (604) 271-7600 or join our volunteer team using the link below!

💼 Connections STEM Kids Career Days

Immerse children and youth alike who have a passion for STEM careers such as sciences or engineering in the world of their future career! Kids Career Days allow participants to experiment and engage in hands-on activities related to their dream career which includes engineering, environmental conservation and medical laboratory. We hope to sustain promising futures for young minds, educate on potential job options and ignite a strong motivation early on.

👥: Mixed Ages (8-16)
📅: Mondays, August 17, 24, 31, 2026
⏰: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

For more information, please contact Jojo Dong at jojo.dong@ccssociety.ca or call (604) 271-7600.

🪶A Heartwarming Day of Indigenous Craft & Culture

The Indigenous Team of Connections Community Services Society has hosted an interactive Indigenous Culture & Craft Workshop on June 27 (Saturday), offering a unique opportunity to engage with stories traditional teachings and artistry. During which they learnt about the Indigenous beliefs and values through story-telling while practicing hands-on crafting techniques. The workshop was lively and full of laughers.

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