Community Learning Services |

Offering a variety of programs and services in our community.
“A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized”
“A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized”
“Working together to enhance the quality of life in our communities”
“A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized”
“Working together to enhance the quality of life in our communities”
Smithers Community Services Association
Community Learning / Welcoming Communities Moricetown Canyon field trip
"Working together to enhance the quality of life in our communities"
"A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized"
"Working together to enhance the quality of life in our communities"
“A place where hope, opportunities and possibilities are realized”
"Working together to enhance the quality of life in our communities"
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Programs

Each heading below will expand. Click on a program type to see our range of programming.

Community Learning Services

Adult 1:1 Tutoring:
Do you have trouble reading and writing? Does someone you know find it hard to read or write?
We can help. We provide free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring.

StoryWalk Program:
Check out our StoryWalk at Walnut Park Elementary School (4092 Mountainview Drive) in Smithers.
The story is changed monthly and free activity kits to match the story are available at the Northwest Child Development Centre (1471 Columbia Drive).

Food Skills for Families:
Connecting people in the kitchen, teaching hands-on cooking skills and making health eating, grocery shopping and cooking easy, quick and fun.
Join one of our free group programs and improve your knowledge and skills in a fun, relaxed, and supportive atmosphere.
Call to inquire about the next offering of Food Skills for Families or email [email protected].

Drop-in Assistance
Do you need help filling in a form, navigating technology, or doing an online application? Help is available!
You can drop by to make an appointment to make sure we are available to assist you when you need it or call for availability.

Program Contact Information

Laura Duursma, Community Learning Program Manager

Tel:250-847-9515 ext. 2003

[email protected]

This program is funded by the BC Community Gaming Grant, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training,Decoda Literacy Solutions, Employment & Social Development Canada (ESDC), Bulkley Valley Community Foundation

English Language and Multicultural Services (ELMS)

The English Language and Multicultural Services (ELMS) Program empowers newcomers to Canada to live full lives in our community.

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Summer Step Up

Summer Step Up helps students maintain and strengthen their literacy and academic skills over the summer.