In benefit of the Nanaimo Child Development Centre

The Silly Boat Regatta is a fundraising event for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre

Celebrating the 24th Annual Silly Boat Regatta this year, enthusiasm is growing for this family oriented fun-filled event. With the help of our sponsors, teams, volunteers and spectators we're sure to meet our goal of raising $80,000 for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. All the money raised from the Silly Boat Regatta will go directly to programs and services in our community.

Please support the following fundraising initiatives:

Thrifty Foods and Quality Foods will feature our new SBR "boat" by donation at their checkouts.
Be sure you get your $5.00 raffle ticket (Prizes: Air Canada -- trip for two, Kiyo Salon & Day Spa package and Canucks Jersey -- signed by Markus Naslund). Call the Centre for raffle ticket sales locations & information as well as at the event.
Team fundraising is in high gear, so check out the team page to see how you can support them in their fundraising efforts.

We would like to thank the following sponsors (as of June 26, 2008)

Presenting Sponsor: Coast Capital Savings

Children's Mini Regatta Sponsor: Woodgrove Centre

Children's Tent Sponsor: McDonald's Restaurants

Children's Pavilion Sponsor: W.R. Addison Hauling & Loading

Major Food Sponsor: Thrifty Foods

Platinum Sponsors: Slegg Lumber Ltd. Lantzville & The Village Pub Lantzville

Gold Sponsor: Mid Island Co-Op

Silver Sponsors: Charlene & Ken X Westfall, VisionArts Eyecare Centre, Kinsmen/Kinette Club of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Port Authority, North Town Centre, Best Buy, Air Canada, RSM Productions, United Rentals

Bronze Race Sponsors: BC Ferries, Jumping Jiminy's, Coast Realty Group, Acklands Grainger, Monk Office, Pizza Hut

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