Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre
920 East Hastings Vancouver BC V6A 3T1 Telephone:(604) 257-6949 Fax: (604)257-6944

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Ray-Cam receives funding from the United Way

This website is created with assistance from youth involved in the Youth Incentive Program


Notes & News

Summer hours & programs have begun!

Daycamp begins July 2 to August 20th and run Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. For more information contact Melanie Melendez at 604.257.6949

 The Return of the Light Art Show at Ray-Cam. New dates! Friday June 6th to Sunday June 8th. Closing reception on Friday June 6th from 6pm to 8pm.  Contact Diane Fairfield at 604.676.0412 for more information. Submissions wanted from artists of all ages! To be part of the show submit your art at the Ray-Cam Community Centre Office or at Britannia Community Centre Office. The submissions deadline is May 26th, 2008.

 


Spring Break is from March 17 - March 25. The centre will be opened 9:00-6:00pm. No evening programs. All regular programs are cancelled for the week and will resume regular program and hours starting Wed, March 26.

  • Good Friday March 21 - Centre is CLOSED
  • Easter Monday Match 24 - Centre is CLOSED
  • Big Bunny Brunch will be held on Saturday March 22 from 11-1pm.
  • Please submit your schedule for week.


Chinese New Year's Festival
Feb 3rd 12 noon - 4 pm

On Sunday February 3rd from 12 noon to 4pm we are having a Chinese New Years Festival in partnership with Crystal Yee and the Strathcona Business Inprovement Association. Tickets by donation. Everyone welcome.


Holiday Hours:
During holiday hours all regular programs are cancelled.

December

Monday 24

Tuesday 25 Wednesday 26 Thursday 27 Friday 28 Saturday 29 Sunday 30

9 - 1pm

closed closed 9 - 6pm 9 - 6pm 10 - 5pm 12 - 4pm
Monday 31
9 - 1pm

January
Monday Tuesday 1 Wednesday 2 Thursday 3 Friday 4 Saturday 5 Sunday 6

 

closed closed 9 - 6pm 9 - 6pm 10 - 5pm 12 - 4pm

Christmas Brunch

* Pancake Breakfast
* Art Activity
* Family photo with Santa

Monday December 24, 2007 10 am to 12 noon $1 per person


November 5 2007 Ray-Cam program available at the centre. Our website has been updated and our program is available for pick-up at the centre.

Ray-Cam will be closed on November 12 2007 for Remembrance Day


October 11 2007 Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre is now open following the City strike. We are currently in the process of scheduling our programs & updating our website as well as producing a printed program. Regular programs will resume within the next two weeks. Please call and confirm all programs before coming to the centre.
Ray-cam is closed on :

  • July 02/07
  • August 06/07

Sep. 03/07


Daycamp begins July 3rd. Registration is limited! See Children and youth programs for more details


 
Centre will be closed May 21st for Victoria Day

Do you or your child need help accessing provincial services? If your child receives services from the province, you should know about the Representative for Children and Youth. The Representative for Children and Youth oversees the provincially-funded agencies responsible for delivering services and programs to children, youth and their families across B.C. You can ask a question or make a request by phone or online. BC Child and Youth representative

Raycam Community Centre will be closed on Friday, April 6th
and Monday, April 9th because of Good Friday, and Easter Monday.

Your input is requested!
Ray-Cam has been invited to be part of the 2010 Inner-City Inclusivity Housing Table. Community feedback is requested. You can find out more about the discussion around housing and Olympics at Community>Inner-City Inclusivity Housing Table
Fall Program Guide now available
August 23 2006 -- The Fall program guide is out! Pick one up at the centre or download a copy here (requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader program)

Kidsupfront.com helps Ray-Cam kids see cool shows

March 6 2006 -- Ray-Cam is pleased to announce that we have joined with  Kidsupfront to help low-income kids attend shows and events

The Ray-Cam Youth Video  project is making news.

January 2006 -- This project is made possible by Telus for their generous sponsorship

Ted Lau of Ballistic Arts for donating his time, energy & expertise to the group.

Bob Gilson for his enthusiasm, vision and ongoing commitment to making this project a success.


Congratulations to our youth team!

January 2006 -- Congratulations to the Ray-Cam Youth Team for receiving the first annual City of Vancouver Youth Recognition Event.

The City of Vancouver Youth Award is awarded to the youth team for their positive contributions to the youth of Vancouver.

Sports Opportunities for East Vancouver Kids

Winter 2006 -- Ray-Cam and several other community organizations in East Vancouver  are involved in a strategic initiative to provide access to all children regardless of social, economic background. To date, over 2500 children have been involved in soccer, basketball, flag football and Ultimate.

Visit the Moresports website

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Our Centre is:

A neighbourhood centre for old and young
A place for recreation and social activities, where new skills can be learned
Providing personal and family support services to the neighbourhood
Out of school, pre-school and day-care for children
A place where friends meet
Gym, hobby, and club rooms

A drop-in lounge where coffee is available

 Our mission:

To encourage and support community members to utilize their strengths and gifts in the improvement of day to day life in the community

To provide access to recreational, educational, social cultural and economic programs which advance opporunities and abilities of community members, especially children and youth; and enabler them to make successful and fulfilling life choices.

To provide a safe and accepting environment for members of the community

To facilitate partnerships to achieve community goals

Centre Hours
July 2 - Sept 7

MONDAY - FRIDAY
9 am to 6 pm
SATURDAY
10 am to 4 pm
SUNDAY
Closed

July 1, 2008
Canada Day Centre Closed

July 2 - August 20, 2008
Youth summer programs

Registration is limited. Sign up for youth summer programs now!

July 11, 2008
Seniors BBQ

Summer BBQ
Members only
Cost:" $2 per person

July 16, 2008
Van Outtrips: Abbotsford/Chilliwack

9 Passengers. Must have a Centre membership
Cost: Free

July 25, 2008
Fabulous Family Friday

Join us for this free community event at Strathcona Park 

Activities include:

  • Interactive Sports
  • Cultutral Performing arts
  • Creative crafts fair
  • Safety and fun zone
  • Healthy snacks

 

August 19, 2008
Farm Harvest Trip

47 passenger bus
Must have centre membership
Cost:" $25.00

 

 

920 East Hastings Vancouver BC V6A 3T1 Telephone:(604) 257-6949 Fax: (604)257-6944
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