Connect Battle Ground: Transforming Young Lives through Relationship
Being a teenager is hard. And today’s world is all the more difficult for teens to navigate when they have been affected and disadvantaged by childhood trauma, neglect and abuse. In response to youth suicides and depression specifically in Battle
Clark College Child and Family Studies: Helping Families Succeed
Clark College has steadily grown over the years and has built a reputation for excellence in many circles. Their Child and Family Studies Program (CFS) is no exception. Founded decades ago with roots that date back to the kindergartens that
Summer Camp Guide 2017
To view our annual summer camp guide, with fun day camp options for ages 3 through teen, pick up a copy of the April 2017 issue at any of these locations, or view the digital archive copy here.
Micah’s Miles Marathon Team Features Teacher-Student Duo
This April, Camas second grader Micah Snell will be rolling in his wheelchair racer over more than 52 miles, completing two marathons in eight days. His teacher, Amy Campbell, will push Micah for one of those marathons. It’s all part
Spring Break Camp Guide 2017
To view our annual spring break camp guide, with fun day camp options for ages 5 through teen, pick up a copy of the March 2017 issue at any of these locations, or view the digital archive copy here.
Wander Woman: Source Climbing Center
Maybe you’ve passed Source Climbing Center’s impressive three-story building on 12th and Main Street in downtown Vancouver and seen the lime green climbing walls, visible through the tall windows. Like me, maybe you thought rock climbing looked like fun but
Cooperative School Provides Holistic Education
It is not often that a preschool/early education school has such a profound impact on a student’s life that they write about it on college applications 13 years later. Eight Columbia Kids Preschool/Sprouting Seeds School alumni who are graduating from
Nominations Open for 2017 Iris Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Iris Awards, which honor outstanding women in Southwest Washington. The winners will be announced at the end of January, and the recipients will be honored at a reception and ceremony on Wednesday,
Children’s Festival 2017
Vancouver Family Magazine is thrilled to announce our 11th annual Children’s Festival on March 4, 2017 at Vancouver Mall, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a day of free activities including face painting, balloon art, dance performances, interactive
Sounds of the Symphony: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Music: it transcends barriers and speaks a language that all people can appreciate. Whether it’s rock and roll, hip hop, or classical, music connects individuals of all ages and walks of life like nothing else. Music also has the ability