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Nanaimo Community Home Learners

What are Nanaimo Home Learners doing?

Monthly Gym Time

Kids playing with a Parachute

Starting on Monday, the 18th of September 2023 to March 2024, NCHL families meet at Oliver Woods Community Centre. (behind Nanaimo North Town Centre)

Once a month the gym is available from 1 to 3 pm plus the attached Monarch Room 2 to socialize and exercise.


Add these dates to your Calendar!

November 20

December 18

January 8

February 12

March 25


Kids of all ages get active in the gym and outdoor playground while parents share stories, ideas and resources in the meeting room.


Featuring an extensive lending library and exchange table (where families can donate and/or pick up clothing, books, toys), the monthly meetings are a great place to connect with other parents who are taking the lead on their children's education and wellbeing.


Free for NCHL Members.

$5.00 drop-in fee for Non-Members.

Tea and light snacks are available.

NCHL Google Group

NCHL's Google group offers a place to ask questions, share resources, and perhaps start planning a new event, activity or program, with or for other homeschool families.


Our Google group members share information about upcoming activities and events and homeschool tips. 

Events & Activities

This is just a sampling of the family organized events and activities that could be put on throughout the year.

New ideas and organizers are always welcome!

- Not-back-to-school Picnic (September)

- Halloween Dance (October)

- Winter Fair (December)

- Skiing at Mount Washington (Winter)

- Family Potluck (June)

- Park Play Days (Nice Weather Days)

NCHL Lending Library

NCHL Lending Library

The NCHL lending library has hundreds of resources available to member families. Members can check books out during the monthly gatherings at Oliver Woods and keep them until the next monthly gathering.

Please note, the library lending policy:

  • Library books may be borrowed from the NCHL Library by paid-up members in good standing.
  • Library books are due back at the next month’s meeting. If you cannot attend, please let the librarian know so your books can be renewed or returned by some other arrangement.
  • All library books must be returned by the Family Potluck in June as NO books will be allowed out over the summer.
  • Lost library books are the responsibility of the borrower and replacement of or reimbursement for the lost books will be determined by the NCHL planning committee.
  • Library privileges will be revoked until overdue or lost books issues are satisfactorily resolved.
  • Borrowers who have outstanding, overdue or lost books may be required to pay extra to renew their annual NCHL membership.

NCHL members are offered the following types of support:

  • A Forum with information about resources, upcoming events, activities, classes, programs and field trips.

  • A Lending library (which will be made available by request)

  • Parents Chat Night with Like Minded Parents (Dates and Times Coming Soon)

  • Free Resources that are shared amongst the Members

  • A place to ask for help when you need it most!

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