Community Adult
Literacy Programs (CALP)
Supporting lifelong learning in Mt. Waddington communities. Community Adult Literacy Programs (CALPs) are free, non-credit programs to improve literacy and essential skills for work, for home or to prepare to pursue formal learning or training at a public post-secondary institution.
Community Adult Literacy Programs (CALPs) are funded by the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Cooks & Books
Cooks & Books is a free workshop series offered in partnership with Island Health and Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) at five North Vancouver Island locations.
Learn simple, practical food skills while building confidence in reading recipes, following instructions, and trying something new. Learners will follow and customize recipes at hands-on food preparation stations.
Cooks & Books: Soup in a Jar Workshops
Free! Join us to layer your own take-home dry soup mix, complete with simple instructions - just add water at home and enjoy!
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Participants learn how to assemble a jar of dried ingredients that will create a delicious, nutritious, and budget-friendly dinner.
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All the materials will be supplied, and participants take home their homemade soup mix.
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Tuesday, April 28 1:00 p.m. at VIRL Port McNeill
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Wednesdsay, April 29 5:00 p.m. at VIRL Port Hardy
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Wednesday, May 6 4:00 p.m. at VIRL Sointula
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Thursday, May 7 4:00 p.m. at VIRL Woss
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Thursday, May 21 4:00 p.m. at VIRL Port Alice
Cooks & Books: Energy Balls
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Tuesday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. at VIRL Port McNeill
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Wednesdsay, May 20, 5:00 p.m. at VIRL Port Hardy
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Thursday, June 11, 4:00 p.m. at VIRL Port Alice
Cooks & Books: Sauces & Popcorn Spices
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Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 p.m. at VIRL Port McNeill
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Wednesdsay, June 24, 5:00 p.m. at VIRL Port Hardy
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Thursday, June 25, 4:00 p.m. at VIRL Port Alice
Free One-on-One Tutoring or Small Group Learning
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Do you need help to fill out a form, apply for a job or prepare for a test?
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Do you need to learn how to use a computer but don’t know where to start?
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Do you want to brush up on your reading, writing, math, job or life skills?
We can help!
The Adult Literacy Program from Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society offers help in all these areas
and more!
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Learn at your own speed with no pressure.
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Learn in small groups or have one-on-one sessions with tutors who can help you reach your goals.
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What can you learn?
You can learn anything!
Tell us your goals and we can help you get there!​​​
Small Group Learning
Programs change through the year.
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We offer sessions for small groups in a fun and safe space.
You can learn:
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computer and digital skills
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how to access services online
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accessing government services
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online bankingways to prepare for a test
One-on-One Learning
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Meet one-on-one with a tutor to improve skills in
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reading
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writing
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math
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computers
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banking and budgeting
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filling in forms
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tests and exams
Assistance with Online Learning
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If you want to study online, we can help you find learning options and choices
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.If you are already studying online, we can help you navigate the learning platform.
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We can also show how to find free courses!
