After School Program Coordinator

Bailey Spooner

(250) 845-2131

A lifelong resident of the Bulkley Valley, Bailey Spooner has always called Houston, BC home! She became a team member of Houston’s Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre in 2020, bringing many previous hours of community support and volunteer experience with her. With a lengthy history of volunteer and community involvement (group sports and 4-H), Bailey was a natural fit at the Friendship Centre in her role as After School Program Coordinator—a hard worker, leader, and someone who always goes the extra mile to help others! In the past, Bailey has also tutored and child-minded elementary school aged children, as well as helped with the 4-H “Clover Buds” program. She is certified in first aid and Food Safe; has completed multiple courses in caring for people/children with trauma, and holds the CCRR’s “Good Beginnings: Professional Development for Childcare Providers” certificate! Bailey uses her facilitative and creative skills to plan and run the after school and summer programs at the Centre.

Passionate about helping her community thrive, Bailey believes her role and work at the Friendship Centre is the best way for her to help achieve that goal.

The After School Program provides a safe, supportive after school drop-in program, as well as Spring Break and summer care for children ages 8-12 years of age, free of charge. The program is fully inclusive, providing centre and community-based outings, supports, food, security needs, and cultural connection.

The After School Program is a free, licensed child care program for school aged children aged 8-12. We offer a fun, inclusive, child centred program focused on positive health promotion. The After School Program provides fun, educational, and culturally relevant programming to community kids, giving them a place to participate and belong in the community.