Resources
Support for parents and caregivers across Kamloops/Thompson, practical tools for PAC executives, and the district information you need, all in one place.
01 — For families
Parent Resources
Local and provincial supports for raising kids in Kamloops/Thompson: parenting, development, mental health, literacy, community and the arts.
Parenting
HealthLink BC: Living Well, Parentinghealthlinkbc.ca/living-well/parenting
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Programhelpstartshere.gov.bc.ca
Interior Community Services: Family Service Programinteriorcommunityservices.bc.ca
BGC Kamloops: Family Programsbgckamloops.com/family-programs
Child Development
Children’s Therapy & Family Resource Centrectfrc.com
Kamloops Child Development Centre: Parent Resourcescdckamloops.ca/parent-resources
Mental Health
CMHA Confident Parents, Thriving Kidskamloops.cmha.bc.ca
SD73 Community Supports for Children & Youthsd73.bc.ca
Learning & Literacy
Local Community & Newcomer Supports
Kamloops Immigrant Services: Children’s Programimmigrantservices.ca
Secwépemc Child & Family Servicessecwepemcfamilies.org
Community Connections
Music & the Arts
City of Kamloops Activity GuidePrograms & Activities | City of Kamloops
Kamloops Symphony Music Schoolkamloopssymphony.com
Western Canada Theatre: The Hub for Creative Learningwctlive.ca
Kamloops Art Gallery: Family Programskag.bc.ca/programs
Kamloops Music Collective: Kids Music Programskamloopsmusiccollective.com
02 — For PAC executives
PAC Resources
The handbooks, bylaws and grant material a PAC executive actually reaches for during the year.
Treasurer 101
PAC Treasurer’s HandbookThe full handbook for PAC treasurers, PDF
Duties of the TreasurerCurrent reference on file, PDF
Financial Skills for PACsPractical guidance for handling PAC funds, PDF
Financial Management (BCCPAC)Tab 15 of the BCCPAC PAC handbook, PDF
Secretary 101
Duties of the SecretaryCurrent reference on file, PDF
Minutes TemplateExample minutes produced directly from an agenda, PDF
Robert’s Rules of Order BasicsHow motions and votes work at a PAC meeting, PDF
Governance & Bylaws
DPAC Bylaws and ConstitutionAdopted 2020, PDF
Duties of the Vice ChairCurrent reference on file, PDF
Responsibilities of Executives (BCCPAC)Tab 7 of the BCCPAC PAC handbook, PDF
Duties of Executive and RepresentativesSample role descriptions for a PAC executive, PDF
Running Better Meetings
Making Meetings Effective (BCCPAC)Tab 14 of the BCCPAC PAC handbook, PDF
Guiding Principles and Consensus BuildingHow to reach decisions your members stand behind, PDF
Conflict ResolutionNova conflict resolution guide for PAC executives, PDF
Resolutions Consolidated ReportSample consolidated resolutions report, PDF
Funding & Grants
PAC/DPAC 2025 Gaming Funding PresentationSlides from the Community Gaming Grant session, PDF
PAC and DPAC Gaming Grants, Province of BCEligibility, deadlines and how to apply
Community Gaming Grants, Province of BCgaming.gov.bc.ca
Provincial Support
03 — From the district
SD73 Resources
District policy, board information and the calendars that shape your school year.
District
School District No. 73Main district website for schools, calendars and news
District CalendarTerm dates, breaks and non-instructional days
Policy & Governance
SD73 Policy ManualBoard policies, regulations and procedures
SD73 Board of EducationTrustees, board meetings and agendas
Family Supports
Provincial
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