The Scout
Local notes for Greater Vancouver parents
Camp guides, neighbourhood finds, provider stories, and the occasional hot take — written for parents who actually live here.
Parents POV5 Things I've Learned as a Baseball Parent
A few seasons in, here's what I wish someone had told me before my kid's first season: the time, the volunteering, the sideline tension, the coaching, and the gear you don't need.
Jul 84 min read0
Parents POVHow Soccer Powerhouses Are Really Built (and What It Means for Your Kid)
The World Cup lit a fire under a lot of Canadian kids this summer. Here's how nations like Argentina and Portugal actually produce world-class players, and why the best thing you can do right now is keep it local and keep it fun.
Jul 63 min read0
Parents POVHow Parents Pick a Summer Camp (and the Part That's Nearly Impossible)
Cost, location, activity, friends. Every parent runs the same mental checklist when camp season hits. Here's what's really on it, and the one factor that's almost impossible to judge before you pay.
Jun 64 min read0