The Kids Summer Program is run each year by the community association. Information for the 2026 summer camp can be found under the summer camp tab on the top navigation. Our goal is to bring opportunities to the kids that they may not normally get access to living in a small rural community.

Due to frequent Grizzly activity at the community garden and greenhouse, the garden and greenhouse will not be in operation until further notice. Our top priority is keeping people safe while continuing to coexist responsibly with wildlife. To this end, we have closed the greenhouse and community garden to minimize attractants.

Donate your refundables! Just place your items in a garbage bag and take them to the refundables shed located in the parking lot of Big White Community School off Happy Valley parking lot. You can also inquire about your strata becoming a client with refundable pick up services.

100% of the proceeds go to the Big White Community School PAC. The funds have been used for school field trips, a boot and hat warming station at the school, library books and other supplies.

We all want to do the right thing by recycling. However, when not done properly it can do more harm than good. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary manages the recycling programs at Big White and has some great instructional resources. Take a minute to learn which materials are included in the recycling program and which are not, as well as how to participate in the Return-It Express & Go program at the following links:

Big White Recycling Guide

Return-it Express & Go Program

We strive to offer a diverse, age friendly and safe environment through unique and creative programs. Our health and wellness activities are focused outside the typical skiing, snowboarding and pub crawls.

Examples of previous activities include movie nights, fitness classes, snowshoeing, stockings for seniors, letters to Santa, disk golf, tai chi, Christmas hampers and arts and crafts.