In benefit of the Nanaimo Child Development Centre   



Silly Boat Celebrates its 25th Anniversary July 18 & 19, 2009


10,000 People, One Place, One Purpose! Coast Capital Savings (Presenting Sponsor) and the Nanaimo Child Development Centre welcomes you to take part in this year's exciting events! Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Silly Boat Regatta will be a two-day festival this year, July 18 & 19th!

Saturday, July 18th, 2 PM - 6 PM (Pavilion area at Maffeo Sutton Park - Inner Harbour) will be a walk down memory lane with displays and recognition of alumni's from past years, an anniversary cake, as well as a free musical extravaganza featuring Jerry Paquette & Alyce Paquette from Raincoast Music (2 PM) and award winning singer, songwriter and actor Rick Scott (3 PM). Saturday's festivities feature a "Silligan's Island" (Gilligan's Island) theme. Dig out your costumes and join the Quality Foods team - S.S. Minnow for a Gilligan's Island look-a-like contest (4-6 PM). Winners of the contest will enjoy a "three-hour-tour" onboard the actual S.S. Minnow (thanks to Ken Schley and John Briuolo)on Sunday, July 19th.

Sunday, July 19th, activities will proceed as usual with boat building throughout the park beginning at 8 AM and races starting at 1PM. You won't want to miss the Championship Race where all heat winners race one final time for the Grand Champion Trophy! Race day festivities continue with music, performers, and free family activities once again in the Pavilion area featuring Coast Capital Savings Wally's World, McDonald's Sport Zone, to name a few, along with the Children's Mini Regatta (sponsored by Woodgrove Centre) in the Inner Lagoon. Come celebrate our 25th Anniversary in spectacular style!

Children like Max get the help they need through support of the Silly Boat Regatta.

"Max was born with a complex heart condition and several other severe abnormalities. After 5 months in the hospital Max was able to go home thanks to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. Our therapist was instrumental in providing moral support at a very difficult time, connecting us with government programs, assisting with equipment and supplies needed to care for Max at home and leading the other therapists. The Child Development Centre continues to play an important part in the life and development of Max." Jean Marc, Max's father.

Each year the Child Development Centre helps over 1400 children and their families to reach their optimum development.

With your continued support we can make the difference in the lives of the children in our community!


What is the Child Development Centre?

A place for families with children 0-19 years of age.

The Child Development Centre is a non-profit organization that provides individualized services for children and their families that promote optimum child development.

Last year, the Centre helped over 1400 local children and families in our community. All monies raised directly benefit children in our community.

The Child Development Centre has been providing services to children since 1967.

We are proud of our history, our growth and willingness to meet the needs of the community. We recognize that children have unique and diverse needs that must be addressed if they are to reach their full potential. The staff and board are committed to continually improving and enhancing our programs in order to meet these needs.

The Child Development Centre is a safe, friendly and confidential resource for children and families


Programs and Services Available

  • Parent and Community Education
  • Licensed Preschool
  • Infant Development Program
  • Family Drop-In Playgroups
  • Community Training and Education
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Supported Child Care
  • Family Support Services Program
  • Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions Program
  • Autism Spectrum Assessment Program



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