StrongStart Outreach - Southern Zone (Burton, Fauquier, Edgewood)

The Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Literacy Program (CBAL) collaborates with School District No. 10 - Arrow and Slocan Lakes to offer the StrongStart Outreach Program in the Southern Zone in the Burton Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School and the Fauquier Community Centre.

StrongStart offers a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for preschool-age (birth to 5 years) children attending with their parents or caregivers.

A qualified early childhood educator leads activities.

During the program parents and caregivers learn;

  • Activities to do at home to help a child learn
  • Ways to support a child's physical, social and emotional learning
  • Ways to support a child's language and communication skills
  • Tips for healthy snacks
  • Information about other services and resources in the community.

To register, complete the form on the website or call: 250-265-3638 ext 3998

Phone Numbers

Register (Burton Elementary): (250) 265-3638 ext 3998

Hours of Operation

StrongStart Group: Burton: Tues: 11am - 2:30pm
Fauquier: Wed: 8:30am - 11:30am
Edgewood: Wed: 12:30 - 3:30pm

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Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedArrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp)

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 26 Mar 2026.