Social Butterflies Activities and Learning

09/30/2026

🧡 Social Butterflies is closed today, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts.

We encourage our community to take time today to listen, learn, and reflect.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

We will resume regular services tomorrow.

09/29/2026

Looking for a fun and inclusive way to get your little ones moving? 🏃‍♀️🏀

Special Olympics BC – Kamloops is offering Active Start and FUNdamentals, two welcoming programs designed to help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities build motor, sport, and social skills through play and movement!

The Fall 2026 programs are already underway, but we wanted to help spread the word to families in our community who may be interested!

📍 Location: Lloyd George Elementary, Kamloops

📅 When: Saturdays, until December 12, 2026

Two age groups available:
- Active Start (Ages 2–6): 9:30–10:15 AM
- FUNdamentals (Ages 7–11): 10:30–11:15 AM

Program costs are minimal!

Interested in learning more or joining? Reach out to Laura Mackillop at [email protected] to inquire about the program and registration opportunities.

Feel free to share this with a family who might benefit! ❤️

09/16/2026

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) announced upcoming changes to Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) services in BC.

This session by FSI Executive Director Angela Clancy will offer a clear overview of the changes. Using a simple journey map, we will walk through how families currently access supports, what the proposed model is intended to look like, and—most importantly—what is known with certainty versus what remains unclear.

The goal of this session is to equip everyone with accurate information so they can feel more informed during a time of significant uncertainty and change. We will also share how FSI is advocating to ensure family voices are heard and that no child, youth, or family is left behind as these changes are implemented.

Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 12:00 pm to hear more.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DRa0X8E7QhGrsxMWE1w7TA

06/23/2026

We’re hiring! 🦋

Social Butterflies Activities & Learning Ltd. is looking for a Part-Time Education Support Staff to join our team in Kamloops.

If you love working with children, enjoy being creative, flexible, and making a meaningful difference every day — this could be a great fit for you.

✨ Work in a small, supportive classroom environment
✨ Program hours are Monday–Thursday | approximately 9:00am–3:00pm
✨ $20–$24/hour + benefits (based on hours)
✨ Successful candidate would start in September 2026

Experience or education in ABA, ECE, Psychology, or related fields is an asset. This role requires flexibility, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to effectively apply ABA principles while maintaining consistency, professionalism, and high-quality care across environments.

👉 Learn more:
https://www.socialbutterflieskamloops.com/join-our-team

📩 Apply by emailing your resume (PDF only) to [email protected]

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

A big THANK YOU to Heritage Office Furnishings for donating two office chairs to Social Butterflies Activities & Learning! 🪑✨

Your generosity makes a real difference in our day-to-day work and helps us continue supporting our amazing kids. We appreciate you! 💙

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06/10/2026

Hope to see you June 27th!

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

We are so proud of how far this little guy has come. Thank you for the kind words Michelle Ames 🥰

05/28/2026

We are excited to announce another sensory-friendly movie event!
🤖 Join us for a special Sensory-Friendly Screening of The Wild Robot!

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕑 2:00 PM

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot named Roz finds herself stranded on an uninhabited island. As she learns to survive in the wild, Roz forms unexpected bonds with the island’s animals — including caring for an orphaned baby goose. Filled with heart, adventure, and beautiful animation, The Wild Robot is a touching story for all ages.

The Kamloops Film Society, in partnership with Canucks Autism Network (CAN) and Social Butterflies, is proud to offer this sensory-friendly screening designed for individuals and families who benefit from a more relaxed and inclusive cinema environment.

✨ What to expect:
• Lower sound levels
• Softened lighting
• Freedom to move around or take breaks as needed
• A welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere
• Limited Sensory Kits available to borrow during the film

We look forward to welcoming children, youth, and families for an accessible movie experience at the Paramount Theatre.

🎟 Tickets available now at https://thekfs.ca/movie/the-wild-robot/